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The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events

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A waterfront wedding venue in Easton, Maryland, The Oaks Waterfront Hotel has been an integral part of the wedding community since 1997. Located on a cove off the Chesapeake Bay, the venue provides the picture-perfect setting for celebrating your union. Locally owned and managed, The Oaks Waterfront is the perfect choice for a joyous gathering of family and friends!

Facilities and Capacity
Surrounded by 10 acres of scenic landscape, The Oaks Waterfront Hotel boasts an abundance of versatile event space. Offering both indoor and outdoor settings.

Services Offered
Those who book The Oaks Waterfront Hotel for their festivities benefit from a wide array of services. In addition to all-inclusive wedding packages, the venue also offers the following:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting/sound


Accommodation

The Oaks offers guests the choice of staying in one of 11 in-house rooms or one of our beautiful waterview cottages. Selective rooms feature premium amenities including soaking tubs, private balconies and gorgeous water views.

All Guests enjoy a complimentary made to order breakfast served daily, 24-hour coffee and tea and in-room amenities including robes, hairdryer, steamer, Apple TV, individual climate control, heated bathroom floors, and complimentary Wi-Fi.



History

The fascinating history of the recently renovated Oaks Hotel dates back to the 17th Century. The Hotel resides on property from an original land grant deed to the Benson family by Lord Baltimore in about 1680. The entire plot of land consisted of 740 acres. A 42 acre portion of that property, where the Hotel now sits, was sold to the Harper Family in 1884 for $5,900. They farmed the land and it became known as Oak Hall.

Frederick Harper and his wife, Louise, started running the Hotel as a boarding house in 1902 to help with the expense of the farm. Guests would travel by steamship from the Western Shore to nearby Claiborne and then catch the train to the hotel.

The Harpers sold the farm in 1971 to the German Company Schwaben International who continued to run the Hotel as a corporate resort and cultural conference center. In 1996, a St. Michaels couple purchased and completely renovated the Inn.
In the winter of 2005, the Inn underwent a second major renovation adding on a large ballroom on the water side of the Inn. Since then, The Oaks has served as a premier waterfront venue for wedding receptions – where every moment is unforgettable.

Under new ownership in 2022, the Oaks began its most substantial renovation to date, with no detail left unturned. Renovations include soundproofed rooms, a new bar, new flooring, an elevator, waterfront cottages and many other luxury additions. The Oaks looks forward to celebrating your special moment, in an exclusive setting, with dedicated professionals, ensuring a relaxing and memorable event at our luxury establishment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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    Jessica D. Getting married on 07/01/2023
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    Absolutely perfect venue!

    We had our wedding here on 8.27.22 and Lamond and her staff were absolutely amazing! She made sure everything was taken care of so I had zero stress the day of the wedding. People were commenting on how perfectly timed everything was and obviously the food because the food is AMAZING!

    The main thing that sold us on this venue that you book the entire venue and its rooms for the whole weekend! There are 15 rooms total so we had our friends stay in the rooms during our wedding weekend. There is also a huge patio with tons of seating so it was really nice to hang out with them after the wedding and make a weekend out of it! Several people commented on how they are going to recommend the venue or how they wish they had their wedding there.

    I highly recommend this venue for your wedding!!

    The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events's reply:

    Thank you Jessica! We are thrilled to know that you had zero stress the day of your wedding. We appreciate your recommendation of The Oaks to couples looking for the perfect venue for their special day. We wish you and Bryan a lifetime of Happiness.

    All the best,

    The Oaks Staff
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    The perfect wedding venue

    My husband and I are so happy that we chose to get married at the Oaks. Lamond and the entire staff were extremely helpful and responsive throughout the planning process. Our wedding day couldn't have gone smoother. The venue was picture-perfect and the food was absolutely delicious. Our family and friends are still talking about how amazing the evening was. We also loved that our family and wedding party got to stay at the venue for the weekend. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and it was just so nice for everyone to have a central place to hang out for the wedding weekend. The groomsmen got to do a wedding morning kayak trip in the creek which was truly a highlight. We are excited to see how the renovations turn out and come back for our anniversary!

    The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events's reply:

    We are so happy that you chose The Oaks for your very special day and your family and wedding party stayed at The Oaks for your mini destination wedding. The Oaks Team prides itself on being there for the planning process and making your wedding smooth! We wish you all the best in the future and hope to see you in 2023!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Ebb Tide Tent & Party Rentals Ebb Tide Tent & Party Rentals Wedding Rentals

The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events is a beautiful venue with a great location and an amazing staff. Their professional service is always a pleasure to work with for events. We work often with them for weddings and special events. A must see for your Wedding venue!

Seasonal Flowers Seasonal Flowers Wedding Florists

It is an absolute delight to work with the staff at the Oaks, your home away from home. Their goal is relaxed perfection in the beautiful, peaceful setting of our beloved Eastern Shore. From calling to check on information to final set up of our brides floral designs the staff is always professional and helpful. Tracey is inspired confidence, we adore her! The food is always amazing. The ballroom space and linen colors give us limitless possibilities. Thanks to all the behind the scenes personnel who support us and help us carry out our delightful task of setting up for our events. Paul and Candy we thank you for the vision of constant improvement. Needless to say we love working with and for the Oaks. Shirley and Roxanne Seasonal Flowers

Melissa Grimes-Guy Photography Melissa Grimes-Guy Photography Wedding Photographers

How much can I say about such a perfect wedding/event venue? I honestly have to see how much space I have since I will have to cut short my accolades! The Oaks is all one could want in a venue- lovely setting, personal, caring and professional staff, great food, self-contained so it really is yours for your wedding. I know that the folks there take great pride in all these things and truly want your wedding to be perfect. As a photographer, I have worked there often and yet never feel I've used all the lovely backgrounds that the setting offers. I truly love working there!

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25876 Royal Oak Rd Easton, MD, 21601
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9am-5pm, 7 days a week
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The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events frequently asked questions

The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Waterfront
The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.

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