The Cloisters Castle is a gorgeous venue and the staff was absolutely fantastic. Our photos look absolutely fabulous with the backdrop of the castle and everyone loved it. We had a shuttle and a few handicapped guests and the Cloisters staff on site were able to assist them getting in without any trouble at all.

We were so happy to find the Cloisters and immediately booked our wedding as soon as we were able to attend an open house and see the venue in person. Photos do not do it justice. It is so beautiful and unique, especially in this area. The perfect venue for any couple that loves anything historical, fantastical, or fairytale (which is us!). Staff were beyond friendly and easy to work with. There are so many beautiful spots to take great photos and a lovely area upstairs to get ready in (and take quick breaks when you need a breather). All our guests loved it and had a wonderful time, and so did we. Perfect for a medium-sized wedding especially.

A truly excellent venue for a wedding — especially if you're aiming for something more fantasy/renaissance-themed. Every room and the grounds outdoor all are beautiful and make getting photos or decorating a snap given the amount of natural decor already present!

Out of the three options for the ceremony to be held (two outdoor, one indoor in case of rain) we chose the amphitheater which worked perfectly for our small/mid-sized wedding. There was plenty of space for photos, including a very photogenic spiral staircase and spacious courtyard with a covered walkway. The ample rooms on the second floor allowed us plenty of space for getting ready as well. Parking also worked out well and was accommodating for all of our guests.

The staff were excellent — both when it came to planning the wedding and setting up our reservation for the big day and those who worked the wedding day. Payment was easy enough and hassle-free.

Overall, if you're interested in a fantasy setting or just want to get married in a castle without having to travel to Europe, we'd highly recommend!

(Photos courtesy of Delano Scott Jr.)

I stumbled on Cloisters Castle completely by accident — as I’m based in Brooklyn, I was looking up venues closer to NYC. But when I saw the website for Cloisters, my partner and I knew it was meant to be — my partner’s family is from Baltimore! We decided to visit the venue and on our first tour, we worked with Makayla and Annie, who walked us through the process and potential wedding dates. We decided on April, as the Cloisters doesn’t have air conditioning and we were having a medieval D&D fantasy themed ceremony (and armor gets a bit hot!). Makayla was truly such a kind and organized professional, always responsive and helped myself and my partner throughout the planning process. I really appreciated the whole Cloisters team and their help in making our wedding day extra special for our 93 guests. Makayla had a great packet for us with vendor recommendations, insurance details and a floor plan map. We chose Ashling catering from their list, and their team knew the castle well, so were able to jump right in. We were also able to get access to the venue a day in advance for about an hour to run through our rehearsal. The castle itself has so much charm and decor — we really focused more on the dining and experience, and let the rest of the venue shine. Guests loved exploring the castle and were wowed by the stunning garden with gorgeous flowers. It was absolutely the best venue for us and our wedding day!

Talk about a dream venue Cloisters is absolutely stunning all year round and in all weather conditions! All night I heard about how it was the perfect venue and no one could believe such a gorgeous place existed around here and how perfect it was for our themed wedding (plenty mentioned how beautiful it is regardless of theme though). The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly such a dream to work with these lovely people! Eternally grateful such a beautiful place with such great staff exists and that I was able to get married here!

It is impossible to step foot on this property and not immediately fall in love. My husband and I had wanted a European destination wedding but hated the thought that our family and friends wouldn’t all be able to come. The Cloisters gave us the best of both worlds in the form of a magical, authentic English castle, nestled in a perfect location central to all our guests and us. This gorgeous castle will enchant you the moment you pull up the winding wooded drive and see the gothic spires, stained glass windows, and blooming gardens. There are stunning spaces throughout the castle for ceremonies, dining, dancing, games, and pretty much anything you could ever wish for. One of my favorite features was the turreted walkway for the bride to walk across and ring a huge antique bell before coming down the aisle! Also, you could not possibly have a more atmospheric backdrop for all of your wedding photos. Our guests all commented on how they had never seen a more unique, elegant, and magical wedding venue and how much fun they had exploring the nooks and crannies of the castle all night. If you are looking to lose yourself in a fairytale on your wedding day, you’ve found your venue!

We selected the Cloisters as the perfect backdrop for our Lord of the Rings themed wedding. The venue was perfect, the weather was perfect and they were very understanding as we waited to see what the weather would be like to decide if the wedding was indoors or outdoors.

If you're reading this review, then you're considering Cloisters Castle. Stop considering and just book the venue. The venue itself is so magical, just really breathtaking. It even rained during our ceremony and it was still such an amazing place that it didn't even matter. And the staff are great--they were always super-helpful about answering questions, no matter how small or strange. And they were very willing to work with us to make sure our day was perfect, from getting the rehearsal time just right, to getting us in a few hours early on the day. It's so worth it.

We are so happy that we were able to have our wedding at The Cloisters! We visited in the fall and were enchanted by the historic building, the castle/medieval feel, and the variety of spaces available to use (the outdoor garden/courtyard, the amphitheater, and the entire house inside). Walking through the building feels like going back in time or in a fairy tale. It is so nice that when you rent the space you have the entire house to work with. The staff at the Cloisters (Annie, Sarah, Victoria) were also incredibly nice, responsive, and accommodating in planning a wedding in pandemic times. Victoria really went above and beyond during our rehearsal (actually helping run the rehearsal and making sure we all knew where to stand and when to enter, which was incredibly helpful). Victoria also helped with hanging decorations and making a few last light centerpieces - I wouldn't have expected that at all and was really touched by her help. When we had some last minute rain she also was patient bearing with our indecisiveness about whether to move the ceremony inside or not and helping to get chairs upstairs at the last minute. Would highly recommend working with both the staff at the Cloisters and the beautiful venue. Thank you for such a beautiful and memorable wedding!

Sarah and her team were so wonderful to work with! They kept me sane during the covid nightmare about whether or not we could have our wedding. They worked tirelessly to make sure we made the best option for us and had no shortage of options for what we could do. I dont think our wedding would have happened with out their help!

The venue itself is so amazing and unique! You wont find anything else like it! One thing that spoke volumes to me was that when we were touring, there was a couple who got married there 20 years ago and they were still able to drop in to relive their memories!

I cannot say enough about this venue!