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About

Wisp Resort is a destination hotel and wedding venue in McHenry, Maryland. This location is ideal for couples who are looking for a mountain destination, providing you with awe-inspiring views of the rolling landscape. With a range of ceremony sites and reception locations, Wisp Resort gives you the chance to customize your wedding experience!

Facilities and Capacity
This venue is able to host grand events of up to 450 guests, providing both indoor and outdoor facilities. With three unique ceremony sites, you can choose your scenic views of either the resort and lake, the manicured golf course or the the ski slopes. Have your reception in the McHenry Lodge, featuring soaring ceilings, gorgeous slope views, three-story windows and flexible room configurations, adjoined to an outdoor patio.

Services Offered
Wisp Resort is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination available. Our services include:

  • Accommodations
  • All-inclusive packages
  • Personalized packaging available
  • Bartending services
  • Bridal suite
  • Set-up and Breakdown
  • Event planning
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • Farewell Breakfasts
  • Bridal Showers
  • Elopement packages
  • Micro-weddings
  • Happily Ever After Parties
  • Numerous resort activities such as; golfing, group bonfires, scenic chairlift rides, pontoon boat rides, whitewater rafting, mountain coaster, and more!

Cuisine
Choose from a range of American-style cuisine to create your ideal menu for your wedding day. Have your food be served through a variety of ways, including buffet, hors d’oeuvres, plated meals and stations. Most dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated for upon request.

Location
Wisp Resort is located in McHenry, Maryland near the West Virginia border. This venue sits right off of U.S. Route 219 next to Marsh Run Cove.

What You'll Love About Wisp Resort

Couples love the beautiful setting of the venues and all its views. The staff are attentive and are happy to accommodate requests! Check out the gallery for some stunning images, and picture yourself at Wisp Resort today!

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,400

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,100

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

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

House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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 Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
November

Reviews of Wisp Resort

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Rosalie Sent on 09/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

We couldn't be happier with our choice to host our wedding at Wisp! The team at Wisp was SO helpful - they were always quick to respond to question after question, they went out of their way to accommodate our requests, and were even there day of to make sure everything went smoothly. Wisp is a full fledged venue that offers everything you need, while also providing such beautiful and unique locations for a wedding (the mountaintop and the yurts were perfect for us!). It was so great to have our lodging, ceremony, and reception all in one place - and we were also able to have an afterparty on Wisp's firepit patio.
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Richard Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Short notice, low budget, small, no frills kind of wedding

My wife and I decided we wanted to get married and with family from both sides invited (and living in different states) we needed to find some sort of neutral ground that would be “equally inconvenient” for everyone on short notice. From initial discussion to wedding day was only about 6 weeks. We wanted simple and to the point. As it happened, one of our most favorite places (Deep Creek) was almost exactly the same distance to drive for everyone on both sides. I called and spoke to Lisa who told me the date we wanted was available and that they could make anything we wanted happen and emailed me the information quickly. My emails and phone calls were always answered by her team promptly and overall, they were a pleasure to deal with. They really did make this a simple and straight forward process from start to finish. We exchanged vows off site (though Lisa had some great options had we decided to conduct the ceremony at the resort) and then everyone drove over for a great catered meal. We chose the meal option of the Prime Rib and BBQ Chicken. The food was amazing. The room was set up perfectly and we weren’t rushed at all. We were allowed to do our own thing and we could have decorated or re-arranged any way we wanted. On our event day, we spotted a fireplace in the main dining hall that we wanted to take some pictures in front of and they immediately lit it to accommodate our request.
I would highly recommend Wisp to anyone looking to host a wedding (or other event).
*note - we didn’t think to take any pictures before our catered lunch to show off the room and the pictures that were taken didn’t capture enough to show off.
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Sean Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

5 Star - Stunning Experience!

I will make this simple.

100 times out of 100 I would recommend WISP and especially Larissa/Lisa - Fantastic is the word I would use to describe them!

Thanks!
M
Megan Sent on 01/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lisa and the resort is amazing!

My husband and I got married at Wisp on 10/01/2022. We could not be happier with how our day turned out. Leading up to the wedding, Lisa met with us in early 2021 and was extremely professional, friendly and informative. Later when we booked with the venue, we asked for a food tasting and they said they don’t usually offer that. However they were extremely accommodating and prepared an elaborate food tasting for my husband, mom and dad. Lisa and Larissa respond to emails promptly and find answers to questions in a timely manner. The resort itself has so much to offer. The resort is nicely kept and has an everlasting source of natural beauty. Lisa and Larissa were supportive in helping me decide when and where to move my ceremony as it was raining and forecasted to rain for the next 24 hours into our wedding date. I was unsure about one of the venue spots for the ceremony but Lisa and Larissa assured me to it would like beautiful. They were right. It all looked so stunning. Highly recommend Lisa and her team!!
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Abby Sent on 11/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Covid Wedding

Lisa and Wisp resort was a life saver! Like many 2020 brides I had to postpone my large wedding in San Diego and reschedule back on the east coast so our immediate families could drive. I contacted Lisa about 6 weeks prior to our wedding date and she was able to pull together a team, make recommendations for food and local vendors. She made planning a destination wedding so simple and took away all my worries of not seeing the site prior to our wedding day. The actual day went perfect! We had perfect weather for the mountain top ceremony. All my guests loved the bonfire and s’mores post reception instead of dancing. Covid couldn’t stop us from having a small wedding with immediate family.
B
Barbara Sent on 11/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing but great things to say.

It was an absolutely perfect day from start to finish. All of the staff were great! Everyone went above and beyond to make sure the day ran smoothly. The ceremony site at the top of mountain is breathtaking. We took the chairlift down to the reception. It was perfect and a needed few mins to relax with my husband. (It would be nice if the chairlift was included in the package.)
The food was delicious. We had our reception in the yurt. There was a cocktail hour and snacks at the end of the night along with an abundance of dinner food of course. After the reception we had a bonfire. It was a great way to end the night!
The wedding coordinators where extremely helpful and great to work with! Many friends and family have told us since that it was their favorite wedding they had ever been to. We would very highly recommend! So very glad we had our wedding at Wisp!
We used Trish at Petal Branch for flowers, Higher Focus Studios photography, Mountain Flour for cake and Paul McGrady DJ. I could never say enough good things about each of these vendors. Absolutely loved them!!!
Meisha
Meisha Sent on 09/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Menu Tasting

Janel our coordinator has been absolutely fantastic. We tasted our menu for the reception and were blown away. We can't wait to see the whole set up and enjoy our special day and all the activities
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Heather Sent on 09/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing All-in-One Destination Venue!

My husband and I chose Wisp Resort as our all-in-one wedding venue because of the gorgeous views from the mountaintop as well as the uniqueness of holding the reception in a yurt! It was tough to plan a destination wedding, but Janel was incredibly responsive and helped us with everything we needed. Everything flowed perfectly, thanks to the dedicated staff who cared about making sure our special day was perfect! We will definitely be returning to celebrate an anniversary or two!
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Savannah Sent on 04/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Wisp wedding team and venue is nothing short of phenomenal. Every step of the way, the team helped to provide us with resources and ideas for our wedding in just a short time of 3 months. The food was delicious and has many compliments from our guests on our food chooses (we chose a bbq them). The staff was very accomidating with helping the reception site look the way we had invisioned and also allowed us to extend our reception a little longer than we had originally planned. The day could not have gone any smoother or more perfect.
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Katie Sent on 04/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding there September 2017 and it was amazing and the views from our ceremony location were breathtaking. Every guest we invited absolutely loved the resort and everything it had to offer to entertain the guests. We were able to enjoy a bonfire with our guests the night before the wedding and even though unplanned they also allowed us to enjoy it after the reception for our wedding ended. They were very accommodating with all our requests for changes in the menu and decorations and additional space for the girls to prepare the day of the wedding. I would absolutely reccomend this to anyone in the search for wedding venues!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Steady Creek Cinema Steady Creek Cinema Wedding Videographers

Wisp Resort is the perfect venue to hold your wedding! They have multiple locations to choose from, all of which include a ton of space and lighting - perfect for photos & video! The staff is very kindhearted and helpful and the food is delicious. We HIGHLY recommend them! :) Cheers, Bethany & Andrew D'Amico (SCC)

Anderson's Delightful Events, LLC Anderson's Delightful Events, LLC Wedding Planners

We highly recommend the Wisp Resort to our clients; big or small event. Your staff was outstanding and very professional.

Kukucka Photography Kukucka Photography Wedding Photographers

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing a wedding at the Wisp Resort in August, and I can't say enough about the professional, friendly and accommodating atmosphere there. As a photographer, I notice everything about a wedding day, and on this day, I noticed a very friendly staff at a particularly beautiful venue. I highly recommend WISP if you are looking for a venue with a variety of beautiful settings.

Preferred Vendors
Tim Ray Photography
4.8 out of 5 rating , 21 reviews
· Wedding Photographers

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Wisp Resort frequently asked questions

Wisp Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Wisp Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Wisp Resort includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Wisp Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Resort
Wisp Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wisp Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Wisp Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Wisp Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Wisp Resort is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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