Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island

We are so glad we found Wylder Hotel during our venue search! We had an amazing wedding weekend and were so happy that we could have all our guests stay in one place so we could maximize the amount of time we spent together. The grounds are so beautiful and the entire staff is down to Earth, kind, and fun to work with. KD gave us advice, guided us, and answered all our questions in a timely manner during the planning process. Julia and Keith were so helpful and easy to work with as well during the wedding weekend. What stood out to us about Wylder was how personal the whole process felt leading to a cozy weekend filled with love! We are so glad we can relive that feeling and our amazing memories by coming back to visit!

When we visited Wylder Tilghman Island to see if it might be a venue contender for our wedding, it was the most beautiful June day on the Eastern Shore. The weather was perfect - sunny, blue skies, and a cool breeze - and we knew it would make the perfect place to welcome our family and friends and to celebrate our wedding. 

Over the next several months we worked with staff from Wylder, primarily Alyssa, in planning our wedding with our wedding planner, Christine McFarlane. Alyssa was responsive to our questions and advocated for us to management regarding different negotiation points and contract questions. She was professional and kind all while making it clear that she wanted to work with us to host our wedding at Wylder. 

As our wedding approached, we participated in a tasting at Wylder and at that time Alyssa shared with us that she would actually miss our wedding as she would be on parental leave. This made me nervous, reasonably so, as the woman who we had been coordinating everything with, wouldn't be there to help execute our big day. Alyssa maintained strong communication in the weeks ahead and ultimately connected us with KD, who would be our contact moving forward. 

KD was excellent. She continued the strong communication style first exhibited by Alyssa and even proactively caught a few minor things for us to handle in advance of our arrival to Wylder for our wedding weekend. I should also mention that our wedding was KD's very first wedding at Wylder but you would have never known. She had a command of the space, back up plans for back up plans, and a warm demeanor that made us feel at ease. 

When we arrived at Wylder for our wedding weekend, KD was present and available. She attended our rehearsal and worked with Christine to discuss rain plan options. We even hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party on site, and the staff were attentive and personable. On the day of our wedding, it began pouring rain about 15 minutes before our ceremony was set to begin. KD and Christine quickly pivoted our ceremony and cocktail hour locations and they went off without a hitch. The best part was that I didn't even need to be involved because I trusted them implicitly to handle the change. And while it wasn't the Eastern Shore day we saw when we first visited, the moody skies and covered pavilion made the perfect setting for our wedding ceremony. Throughout the reception and after party, KD checked on my husband and me, but not in an overbearing way, and the other staff, specifically Chef Chris, Charles, and Keith, were absolutely wonderful. It's also worth mentioning that Chef Chris' food is delicious and he will work with you to design menus that work for you and your guests. 

We had the very best experience hosting our wedding at Wylder Tilghman Island. If you have the opportunity to host a wedding or event there, do it; the venue and the staff are incredible!

There is a lot to be said for this establishment, they are AMAZING!!! We got married here in May 2024, and everyone who was involved with our stay did everything they could to make it enjoyable. All the staff members we encountered were friendly and outgoing and treated us as well as anyone could hope to be treated. Even our pups got the royal treatment from the staff. KD ended up coming on as our coordinator for the wedding at the last minute, which was a little concerning to us at the time. However, she was very involved from the minute she took over. She worked with us through everything, and even the day of the wedding she personally made sure everything was being handled properly, even taking on duties she really did not need to, just to make sure our day went smoothly. The wait staff during the reception were very attentive and very kind, the bar tenders all weekend were the friendliest you could wish for and were fun to talk with, Kristen and KD were two people we could not have done this without. The two of them just made everything flow so perfectly we could not have been happier.

We had our wedding at the Wylder in June, and I could not recommend it more as a wedding venue. There is so much room for personalization, the Wylder makes it so easy to create a bespoke event that fits your vision perfectly. It could not be a better location, and there could not be nicer staff on hand for all things. Kristin, the GM, personally oversaw how the ceremony chairs were set when I asked for them to be different. Keith, the Bev Manager, made sure that we had everything we asked for. KD, the event coordinator, was fantastic and made sure I got to enjoy the day. We loved our experience with them - all of my guests were saying how they couldn't wait to come back to the Wylder next summer. Thank you again Wylder for all of the work you put into making our day so special!

We got married at Wylder in the summer of 2022. There are not enough words to express how perfect our wedding was, every single detail was perfect. The staff at Wylder was so incredible, Alyssa is the event coordinator and she is SO incredible to work with, she has become our friend after all the work with did with her. She is attentive to every detail and makes sure your day is exactly the way you dreamed it to be. All of our guests raved at how beautiful the venue was, which of course we already knew, but seeing it again through our guests eyes was magical. The food is incredible, from appetizers to entrees, everything was delicious! You really couldn't ask for a more perfect venue, the setting, surroundings, staff, amenities, accommodations, and all the little things in between are all perfection!

Everything about the Wylder was exactly what we were looking for when it came to our wedding. The staff, the food, the view, everything was perfect. Alyssa, the planner, was so attentive and helpful. I highly recommend getting the Widows Walk Suite for your getting ready room for anyone using hairspray. I also recommend reserving all of the bungalows so that everyone can spend time on the porch together. I have food allergies and they went above and beyond to accommodate me. We had a band, and it fit perfectly - but we had 14 round tables with the dance floor and it was a little tight for me; 12 would have been a perfect amount without having to move any tables. Anymore than 12 and I would consider moving tables out of the way to dance or having a long table against the wall by the bar (we had the band in the corner by the entrance with the windows). Also, all of the hotels on the island and St.Michaels for the most part have a two-night minimum (which is why we made it a "destination" wedding) - so be sure to let guests know. Our extended families enjoyed the Knapps Narrows Inn which is very close by. Overall - The Wylder is the best. I definitely want to check out their other locations. Thank you Wylder Tilghman Island!!

We couldn't have asked for anything more for our wedding weekend. The Wylder was the perfect destination for us and all of our guests. The team is incredible. The coordinator Alyssa was exceptional and willing to take as much as we needed off our plate for planning and execution. Every single guest at our wedding told us how much they enjoyed being in this location and that the Wylder staff went above and beyond. We will be spending MANY more memories there and we cannot wait!

If you are looking for a beautiful, classic Chesapeake Bay venue on the water with the most kind and helpful staff, THIS is your place. My husband and I were married here on November 19, 2022, with about 60 guests in attendance. We had our rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, and Sunday morning brunch at the Wylder. We cannot say enough about the positive experience we had with Wylder, particularly due to Alyssa Gunderson (Wedding and Event Coordinator) and her team. From the time we toured the venue until we said goodbye the day after our wedding, Alyssa was attentive, caring, thoughtful, and fun throughout the entire wedding process. She not only made sure our guests were accommodated throughout the wedding process, she particularly made sure my husband and I were taken care of from start to finish. Before the big day, so many people told my husband and I that we wouldn’t get to enjoy our cocktail hour because everything just goes by so fast - but that was not the case for us. I specifically remember walking into the reception area after the ceremony and was immediately greeted by Alyssa, who said “You all did great – what can I get you to drink?” We even had our own plate of hors d'oeuvres that only my husband and I were allowed to touch (not even my mother-in-law who paid for the entire wedding!) while we finished photos with the photographers during the cocktail hour. The Wylder is very accommodating to the food items you want for your wedding weekend (we even had a late-night french fry bar during the reception!) and works with you every step of the way to make sure your wedding details are exactly the way that you want. Charles, the head wait staff, was absolutely incredible at making sure my husband and I were taken care of throughout the night. We did not get a chance to use the free bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, etc. that Wylder allows for guests because it was cold the weekend we were there, but we can’t wait to go back during the summer to enjoy the pool and these great accommodations! THANK YOU to the Wylder Team for making everything smooth and painless – we honestly cannot have imagined a better, more perfect place to get married.

There used to be a way for other pros to "Endorse" each other on WeddingWire...However, as that button in longer accessible... I wanted to at the very least leave a few kind words here.

What a very special location! After working in the wedding industry for over 30 years and performing for well over 3,000 weddings…I can tell you that there is no place else quite like the Wylder. Our team members perform there regularly and it’s ALWAYS outstanding.

If you are especially searching for a waterfront backdrop…your pictures are going to be extraordinary here. There are so many perfect places for amazing pics on this property, as it’s so well maintained. There are a few cute little nooks here and there on property for romantic pics of just the two of you…but also some much larger areas that will look incredible for shots with your entire wedding party. The team members take a ton of pride in the look of the Wylder and it always shows indoors and out.

The team members that I am referring to are all around great folks, from the coordinators to the wait staff, bartenders, kitchen staff and everything in between. On our end It always feels like we are working with family friends…and I’m certain that your guests will feel this way also. They are always smiling and always eager to please. While many employees at other businesses “just go through the motions”….this crew makes you feel like you are their top priority. The wedding industry in general has a huge turn over in staffing on a regular basis…not at the Wylder. It’s always the same smiling faces who know what they are doing and how to help guests have an incredible time. The tenure of the teams members speaks volumes.

Additionally, I wanted to mention The food…but it almost speaks for itself. Folks literally come from all over the area to eat at this venue during the week. This is not a part time catering facility for weekends only…the Wylder has a full kitchen crew running daily for guests staying on property and locals who stop in regularly for meals. Huge menu, always hot, always fresh and always delicious. You will not be disappointed.

To be fair….Tilghman Island is a little off the beaten path…which to most… is part of the charm. You feel like you are truly someplace special. That being said…. One of the absolute best parts about the Wylder is that you and your guests can stay on property. Many wedding guests have shared that the accommodations are fantastic. In fact, most of the weddings that we perform here have guests that are staying on property and tell us how nice their stay has been. Though the property has been renovated and has all the modern updates and amenities….it still has that character and charm like a location in one of those Hallmark Movies that takes place in a historic town. 

The Wylder has such a great reputation in the Wedding Industry and in the community as well. Be sure to check them out. You will be happy that you did.

My husband and I had a brunch wedding on a Sunday in November- it was fantastic. This time of year on Tilghman Island is beautiful and Wylder did not disappoint. We had a noon ceremony followed by a wonderfully prepared brunch. Working with Wylders team was so fun and they were willing to do whatever was needed to help us pull off a brunch wedding. I highly recommend Wylder and a brunch wedding!