Historic Inns of Annapolis Reviews

Had a great experience having our wedding here - the venue itself is very beautiful and well located right downtown near the water. The food was a highlight for us - really very good and better than food usually served at weddings. There was some staff turnover with the wedding coordinator(s), but the managers Michelle and Matt stepped in to answer all of our questions beforehand and were there the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly, so we were very impressed to not feel any effects of the turnover.

We cannot express enough gratitude to the entire team at the Historic Inns of Annapolis, especially Matt, Michelle, and Cruz, for making our wedding an unforgettable experience! From the very beginning, their dedication to excellence and attention to detail shone through.

The Governor Calvert House was the perfect backdrop for our magical day. Its charm and elegance created an enchanting atmosphere that our guests are still raving about. Matt and Michelle were exceptional in guiding us through every step of the planning process, ensuring that our vision came to life seamlessly.

On the big day, the entire staff went above and beyond to ease our nerves and provide support. Cruz worked her magic to transform the atrium and ballroom into a breathtaking setting! She took our decor ideas and elevated them to perfection, seamlessly weaving together every detail. The valets were also incredibly helpful! Helped us carry in all of our wedding day decor and items. Their kindness and professionalism made all the difference as we were scrambling prior to the event and after as we were trying to pack up and head back home!

The guests loved the food and drinks! The appetizers, cocktails, and the entrees were wonderful! We served the Chicken, the Lamb and the Rockfish (absolutely delicious!).

Our fairytale wedding was everything we dreamed of, and we are so grateful to the team for their hard work and dedication. The morning after brunch hosted in the atrium was the perfect send-off and bonus celebration with our loved ones. The beautiful setting made it all the more special.

If you’re looking for a venue that combines historic charm with exceptional service, look no further than the Historic Inns of Annapolis. We genuinely recommend this venue to any couple looking to create their own magical day!

Our wedding weekend with the Historic Inns of Annapolis was absolutely perfect. The team was flawless in execution of the rehearsal dinner at Maryland Inn and the reception at the Governor Calvert House. It was beautiful, stress-free, and us and our loved ones had the time of our lives!

I am SO happy that we decided to have our wedding reception at HIA. Cameryn and the whole team are truly phenomenal to work with. Cameryn joined HIA a few months before our wedding and was immediately so communicative, professional, and responsive to all of my (many) questions. She provided a seamless transition from the previous catering manager and is just so sweet!

On the day of our wedding, the whole HIA team was so attentive and helped the entire event to flow smoothly so that me and my husband could just relax and enjoy ourselves. I was prepared for some hiccups throughout the day, but there really were none to worry about...the team took care of everything that I could think of. The food was wonderful, the space was gorgeous, and all of our guests had an amazing time. If you are considering getting married here, I HIGHLY recommend that you do so!!

We hosted a rehearsal dinner for 50 and a welcome reception for 100 at Calvert House the night before our son's wedding. In the days leading up to the event, Cameryn Schirmer was patient and flexible as we worked out the menu, the room set-up, and the seating arrangements. That night, the room was beautiful, the food was fantastic, and the service was seamless. The location couldn't have been better. It was a perfect night!

What an amazing experience at the Gov Calvert Inn last weekend (June 8th)! It easily held 165 guests allowing an easy flow between the 3 areas (main dance room, dining room and patio). Everything was pitch perfect from the fantastic food to the professional staff. Every detail was handled with great care. I highly recommend it for your wedding or large party!

Ashley, Cruz, Chef, and the rest of the Historic Inns of Annapolis truly made our wedding what it was.
It's been a few weeks since our wedding and we are still receiving compliments from friends and family about how it was the best one they've ever attended. The team at Historic Inns really go way above and beyond and made our day truly special. If we could give the team more than 5 stars, we 1,000% would.

Venue Coordinator & Catering Sales Manager: Ashley was amazing from day one. Working with her to get our proposal was so simple, easy, and quick. Her communication alone deserves 10 stars. Ashley's keen attention to detail really made our wedding planning a breeze. I was worried for a while because I planned the wedding myself and wasn't planning on hiring a day of coordinator. The planning meetings and walkthrough with Ashley really put me at ease and I truly felt like I could trust her to take the reigns on the day of. Between Ashley and Cruz, I didn't worry about a single thing the day of the wedding. In fact, not only did they handle all the logistics of the setup, working with vendors the day of etc, they made sure my bridal party and I had everything we needed while we were getting ready. I can't sing enough praises for the two of them.

Venue: If you're hesitating about the venue, don't! The last thing I wanted for our wedding was for it to be a generic hotel wedding. Historic Inns is anything but generic. The hotel has a very elegant, cozy, historic feel which we fell in love with from the moment we walked in. Not only that, but the location is HARD to beat! It was great because we were able to forego the first look but still get amazing photos in Annapolis (despite the rain) during our cocktail hour. We used all of the rooms including the atrium (where we had our ceremony, cocktails, and dance floor) and the reception room (where we had dinner). The weather was rainy but once that cleared up we also opened up the porch area which our guests loved. Our reception was a cocktail style reception which meant we didn't have an official seated dinner but we had stations and guests could roam and socialize during the dinner hour. We were worried about how the flow would go but Ashley and the team pulled it off and set up the room in a way that flowed and made sense. We were able to drop off any items to the venue Thursday before our Saturday wedding. I think the venue allows up to a week before for drops.
The venue also had a bridal suite and a groom's suite. The bridal suite is well appointed with couches, a tv, spacious bathroom, fridge and everything. I had ten people get ready in the suite with no issues. The groom's suite was a good deal smaller but then again they don't need much space :)

Food: This was the most important aspect of my wedding for me (aside from the actual marriage). I was impressed with Chef and his team of culinary specialists from the very beginning. I went to the wedding fair the March before our wedding and was sold on the food. With the tasting, I was blown away by the quality, selection, and amount of food provided for the tasting. Chef came out to talk to us and tell us about the different dishes and other options if we wanted. Honestly, my biggest complaint was that we didn't eat more during our wedding! Every single one of our guests have raved about the food and continue to do so. Some of the most praised items were the scallops (I still think about these sometimes), the lamb lollipops, crab soup shooters, the prime rib, crab cake, and most of all the pasta AND risotto station. We couldn't decide between the pasta or risotto and we ended up choosing both! Ashley helped us figure out the numbers for food and we were able to do half guests #'s for the pasta station and half for the risotto.

Bar: The bar package was a good deal for us. Ashley helped us swap out a couple of things in our package that were comparable and she was extremely flexible. The bartenders were wonderful.

If you made it this far in reading this review, all I have to say is - this venue truly has it all and I would recommend the Historic Inns and its team to anyone who asks for any event, big or small! Thank you to the team at Historic Inns for making our wedding amazing and allowing us to relax on the day of!! We can't thank you enough! I honestly am hoping one of our friends chooses this venue next!

Ashley Erickson and Cruise were the best duo during the wedding The whole wedding was perfect and Ashley made sure it ran smoothly I would recommend this venue to everyone I

Governor Calvert House was the perfect location for us to get married. Quaint historic inn, heart of downtown Annapolis, attentive staff, great food, the memories will last forever. On-site coordinator (Ashely) was amazing and so accommodating to all of our requests. Our guests are still raving about the event weeks later!

We chose the Historic Inns of Annapolis for our wedding guest block due to its charming historic details and design and its convenient location to downtown Annapolis attractions. Although parking in the area can be a little difficult, the proximity to so many restaurants and shops meant that guests didn’t really need to move their cars from the parking garage at all during their stay. The Inns also provided a small shuttle service between their three buildings and around the nearby vicinity, which my older guests in particular were extremely appreciative of when venturing down to city dock!
There was an initial issue with my room that we discovered the first night of our stay, but management was quick to rectify the situation and provided incredible customer service which really set a fantastic tone for the start of my wedding day. My bridal party and I had a seamless and wonderful experience getting ready at the Inns, and our guests enjoyed their stays as well!
Not only was the stay itself great, but the customer service and support leading up to the event was incredible! Michelle was super responsive and patient with answering all my questions and checking in with me about the status of our room availability and guest reservations.
For anyone getting married in Annapolis, the Historic Inns of Annapolis is a must for your guest block!

I have loved this venue since I was a kid, and when it came to our wedding they DELIVERED! We had a magical, fun, disco themed wedding at Calvert House that all our guests loved. They provide a bridal suite that is a bride’s game changer for your Big Day and even Day Before, a room for getting ready; complete with full 3 person makeup counter, place for dropping/retrieving your decor, taking a break alone with your new husband, and a private bathroom - right off the dance floor. The dance floor is unmatched, food delicious and 3room setup of Calvert house makes the best party flow! Michelle, Cruz & team matched our every need and constantly checked in! Every wacky idea I asked about and wanted to bring in, they said - we can do that! From our photo booth setup to custom sparkle stirrers in our signature cocktail. PS GET THE BALCONY ROOM! The best photo op rain or shine!

Let me start off by saying Michelle is a GODSEND. She was incredibly patient, organized, responsive, and flexible. She helped us get from A to B, seamlessly, offering up suggestions for other local vendors, meeting with us whenever we had time to visit the venue (squeezing us into her busy schedule), making special accommodations for family on the day of our event, and even assisting with placement of ‘day of’ decorations.

The other staff there are also amazing. Think little things, like helping family unload vehicles, addressing specific guest needs, holding my late Amazon packages for me and delivering to my room (oops), making sure family was booked in rooms near one another, etc. Those are the things that brides do NOT want to be stressin leading up to their wedding day!

And the food, I mean…WOW! It was as good, if not better than we expected, and let me just tell you, they do NOT skimp on the tasting! We left full AND happy. If menu is at the top of your wedding day priorities, check out this venue. We had numerous guests say our wedding was one of the classiest they’d ever been to and that the food was some of the best they’d ever tasted. You can’t go wrong with the lobster bisque (plentiful chunks of meat), beef Wellington appetizer, rockfish, or filet entree. One of my friends said she wanted to “lick the plate” and my nephew, who's only 9yrs old, polished off THREE steaks (my grandparents couldn’t eat it all). Our guests are still raving about the dinner, four months later.

And four months later, we are delighted and ever grateful to Michelle and her staff. Our wedding was truly special and as some would even say, “dreamy”. Everything was perfect, down to the finishing details.

We immediately fell in love with the Governor Calvert House when searching for venues. Even with staffing changes, their staff remained responsive and professional. Laney and April reassured us that our wedding day will go exactly as we planned and it did! They even made sure that my 9 year old was entertained before the wedding began. The food from the Treaty of Paris was delicious and guests raves about how beautiful our wedding day was! The setup and flow of our wedding day at the Governor Calvert house was everything dreamt of!

Michael was PHENOMENAL! Met with him numerous times with ease and always answered our questions. Emailed him what seems like hundreds of times always with answers we needed, and helpfulness. I would recommend anyone wanting to see a beautiful gem of Annapolis use this place and Michael as your go to for the best day of your life.

Historic Inn was perfect- excellent service, food, accommodations, and decor for a very memorable wedding weekend. Thank you Michael & staff!

We looked at more than a few venues, all across the Maryland-DC-Virginia area. None of them felt quite right until we met Michael Burdish here.

The atrium at the Gov. Calvert House is tough to beat. It's beautiful and was just the right size for our wedding and reception. In Michael, we found someone professional, helpful, and knowledgeable. More than once he was a much-needed force for calm during planning and the actual day of the wedding. We wanted a few personalized customizations for our ceremony and reception, and Michael was helpful and supportive with every one of those. He has a solid reputation—every vendor knew him and was happy to be working with him.

Kevin at the front desk was super helpful and patient. Will was awesome with valet parking.

Simply put, this venue was perfect. Michael was a bright spot of our wedding experience and we're actually sad we won't get to keep meeting with him regularly now that it's over.

We were really lucky to find Michal and the Maryland Inn and are really grateful to the property and management for working with us. We were originally planning an Eastern Shore wedding, but when the venue’s renovation timeline got pushed back to 2019, we scrambled to find something in Maryland for our December date. My Grandparents recommended the Inn, as the Treaty of Paris is one of their favorite spots in the city. I called and with about 6 weeks notice, Michael agreed to work with us.
Michael and the staff put together a more perfect and beautiful wedding than I ever could have imagined! Michael was so easy to coordinate with; we did everything over phone and email. He was also available on the day-of to make sure the event coordination was perfect (and it was!!)! He did a great job of directing our guests and me so that no one saw me before the ceremony! Everything was so perfect! We’re living proof that some things fall apart so better things can fall together! Thank you to Michael and the staff at the Maryland Inn for throwing us the perfect wedding!

I can honestly say that this day was the best day ever because of the Historic Inns and their team. Working with Markus and Michael was very easy. They made sure to listen and respond to all of my concerns and questions and take as much time as I needed until I was reassured that everything would end up perfect. They did not disappoint! My wedding day went off without any hiccup or bump! I can honestly say that I was able to enjoy the entire reception and not once was I having to worry about anything! My guests loved how gorgeous the venue was and all say how amazing the food was, which is HUGE! Markus and Michael have the best attitudes, are hard workers, and always strive to make sure that you are happy. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue! THANK YOU!!!

We just had our wedding on 6/16/16. I literally would not change one second of that day! Dana ( our Coordinator) with the help of Michael, made our wedding day the best day of our lives. I was NEVER rushed, the day DID NOT go by too fast, the food was INCREDIBLE, all of the guests ( about 116 people) had plenty of room to move around, dance, mingle....EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING. It was better than my own dreams and imagination. I could have not have done this with Dana, without her, it would have been a mess. I didnt have to lift a finger for anything. I would do it all again in a heartbeat just because of her help, along with the staff of the Calvert house.

Historic Inns were very accommodating for us & our wedding guests! They made the entire weekend amazing. Our wedding guests loved everything about their experience at the Governor Calvert House. Staff was ready to stop & help with anything at a moment's notice! A big shout out to Cruz who was very helpful throughout the entire process, especially the day of the reception! She helped me out tremendously & was ready to answer an question I had with an answer/solution! Can't say enough wonderful things about Cruz! My mom & I just adore her! It wouldn't have been the same without her!
Many guests were not aware of the history of the hotel, let alone the accommodations the hotel provided. They were all beyond happy with everything!
Thank you!

The Governor Calvert House provided my husband and I such a wonderful venue for our Aug 2016 USNA/GCH wedding. We planned from afar and Michelle Vellon was amazing ever step of the way. Venue space is elegant and perfect for a versatile space. The food was AMAZING, we received so many compliments and the service was exquisite. If you are looking for a elegant and unique venue in Annapolis check out Historic Inns and the Calvert House!

As the Mother of the Bride, I cannot say enough positive things about our wedding reception at the Governor Calvert. It was fabulous! Laura, the event planner at the Gov. Calvert, was so easy to work with. She answered so many questions, was never flustered or put off by anything we asked. The venue was beautiful, the food was superb and the staff was very welcoming and accommodating. With their flexibility on final numbers, their progressive venues (the atrium, the ballroom, the terrace), it is an ideal setting.

Our wedding day would not have been the same without this amazing venue! Our guests are still raving about the charm of the reception at the Governor Calvert House and loved being in downtown Annapolis. The location couldn't be better. We were still able to go take pictures down by the water, still had outside space, but because its mostly indoor we didn't have to worry about the chance of rain or thunderstorms in June. People could just walk from the hotels in the area to the location. Laura and the whole staff were amazing to work with. They all did everything possible to make our wedding day a dream. Having the room for the bridesmaids to get ready in the day off, as well as a space that we could use throughout the night (like when my husband and I just needed a break from talking), was such an added bonus. If we could do the whole thing over again, I wouldn't. Our wedding was better than I could have ever dreamed.

We LOVED our wedding at Governor Calvert House in downtown Annapolis. The dated an initial contract was set up with Michelle Vellon, but after that we worked with Laura Studebaker. We had about 160 guests and Laura worked with us to get the menu to fit our budget. Don't be afraid to ask questions!

Laura was very patient and accommodating. She truly made us feel like this was OUR day. We had previously booked another venue, but their attitude made us feel like we were just another wedding; nothing special. They didn't go out of their way once to make us feel like we had a real say on our wedding day. Therefore, we decided to cancel that venue and save up for Governor Calvert House—which was the location where we truly wanted to get married anyway.

The set up was stunning, and the food was delicious. Our guests still rave about our wedding, and say it was the best and most beautiful one they'd ever attended.

We had our ceremony and reception at the Governor Calvert House. We worked with Laura Studebaker for the 6 months leading up to our wedding and she was on top of everything and executed it perfectly. Our wedding was on Christmas Eve and she was wonderful enough to come and make sure everything went smoothly - and did she! She made sure everything was perfect the entire night, and what a magical night it was! We can't thank Laura enough. The atrium in the Governor Calvert House is such a beautiful and intimate setting, and it was such a beautiful night. The venue provided such a beautiful backdrops inside and out for our wedding photos as well. Stunning!

The Governor Calvert House was absolutely a dream come true for our wedding venue. It was absolutely perfect for a truly historic, annapolis venue. All the food from our tasting was delicious, especially the crab cake. Michelle Vellon was the coordinator we worked with when planning, and she was absolutely fantastic! She was so organized, detail-oriented, and helpful every step of the way. We were so lucky to have worked with her and picked the Governor Calvert House!

We had our ceremony and reception at the Governor Calvert House on July 9, 2016. We had the perfect day thanks to Michelle Vellon and the staff at the Historic Inns. We fell in love with the Governor Calvert House once we saw the exposed brick interior, garden lights, and the uniqueness of the space. We loved that our guests could explore downtown Annapolis so easily. Michelle was so easy to work with throughout the whole process, answering dozens of emails and questions that we had. She was attentive and accommodating. On the wedding day she checked in frequently and made sure the day flowed perfectly. The wedding went off without a hitch! The food was amazing and there were a plethora of options to choice from- our guests are still raving about cocktail hour and the lamb! Love, love, love the Historic Inns of Annapolis!

We had a wonderful reception at the Governor Calvert House! The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff was excellent! Michelle Vellon was wonderful to work with - she was incredibly responsive, gave great advice throughout the planning process, and made sure that everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. We received so many compliments from our guests, and couldn't have asked for a better experience!

We loved having our wedding at the Governor Calvert House. It was beautiful and fit the exact look we were going for of traditional but yet unique. Michelle Vellon was amazing to work with. She was extremely responsive, especially the last few weeks before the wedding when there were may questions. She made me feel confident that everything would go as planned and it did. It poured rain the day of the wedding and she was very accommodating even allowing us to set up our cornhole boards inside towards the end of the reception. We received many compliments on the food and the ambiance. The Valets went out of their way to work with us and our wedding party. This venue is highly recommended!!!

My husband and I got married on May 30th and we are still over the moon about how things came together! As we were going through the planning process I knew that we wanted to be downtown Annapolis in a place that felt historic, classic, and inviting. The Calvert House was just hat! The Atrium and patio sold us the second we stepped in. With the cafe lights strung and looking back at the black and white shot up main street, we knew it was the place for us. On top of that the food was absolutely AMAZING and the service was great. Michelle Vellon I can not say enough words about...I am a wedding planner by profession so I am naturally detail oriented, and Michelle catered to my every need and every single email. She was so open to all of the ideas we had, and even customized our meals and appetizers exactly how we wanted them.

The only main complaint I have is the carpet in the dining room, it is very bold and for design it is not ideal. But I knew that if we made everything look nice no one would notice, and it really didn't matter! But it was a bit hard to plan around. If there was wood in there is would be the best ballroom space in Annapolis. It is unique in a sense that the ballroom can open up to the patio and has lots of natural light which is hard to find. We also had to do 2 tastings because the first one was not up to par, but the second absolutely blew us away and so did the food on the wedding day! We are so extremely happy with our decision and can not thank the Calvert House, Michelle, and her staff enough!!

We were just recently married at the Governor Calvert House (both our ceremony and reception were held here). Initially we were in contact with Michelle Vellon who was wonderful to work with. Towards the end, Rene Proctor was our go to person. I cant say a bad thing about either of them or the venue. We got rave reviews about the venue itself, the service, the food from all of our guests....everything from top to bottom was great. We did a buffet style dinner so we could ensure a relaxed environment and so guests could relax and eat as they please. Everything remained hot and was replaced immediately if it went empty. Even though Rene was off site the morning of our wedding, I didn't have a thing to worry about. Every detail was perfect, and I didn't have to worry about a thing on our wedding day. She cued us during our wedding when it was time to do certain things. The only thing I wish I had done differently was add extra time to the end because I wasn't ready for it to be over! I would recommend this venue in a heart beat!

My wedding was on 4/12/15 at the Governor Calvert House. It was a small wedding and Michelle was very willing to make accommodations for having only about 50 attendees. The venue was absolutely beautiful and the food was delicious. We had multiple people comment on how great of a location it was. Michelle was very responsive to all planning questions and was there for the entire event, which went off without a hitch. I could not have asked for a better ceremony or reception. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great venue!

As the mother of the groom, I was not involved with the planning process but when we arrived for the reception, the dining room was decorated beautifully. We were able to use the patio which was great for people who wanted to be outside. The food was delicious and the portions large. The filet was so tender, the crab cakes were full of large chunks of crab and the lamb was perfectly cooked. The side dishes too were cooked just right and tasted great. I have no complaints whatsoever! I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding or other event.

My daughter's wedding reception was held at the Calvert House and it couldn't have been more perfect. Not only is the venue beautiful, Michelle and her staff were amazing. Michelle is professional in every way and did all she could to accommodate and work with us to make the day as special as it was. I knew that having Michelle there to make sure all went smoothly, we had nothing to worry about except enjoying the most incredible day in our lives. Not only was it a perfect setting, the food was delicious and the staff could not have been more professional, helpful and so nice! Our guests are STILL talking about what a wonderful time they had and how much they loved everything about the Calvert House. We cannot thank all of them enough - we walked away with memories we will never forget and will cherish for the rest of our lives.

The Governor Calvert House was the perfect venue for our wedding and reception. Michelle Vellon and the rest of the staff did a beautiful job setting up our centerpieces and the rest of our decorations. Everything ran smoothly and gave me a stress-free wedding day. Our wedding cake was never delivered to the venue and Michelle called the and went to pick up our cake without me ever knowing anything went wrong! I love that they were so proactive and took care of everything! The venue itself is so beautiful and perfect for a downtown Annapolis wedding. We received so many complements on the beautiful space and location!

Michelle helped my groom and his parents plan the perfect Rehearsal Dinner. The food was delicious, the service was fantastic, it was a great start to the wedding weekend. I would highly recommend them. We wanted our reception here, but they were booked, so we are glad that they were able to accommodate us! My advice to future brides, contact them early as they do book quickly! (We were engaged 9/6/13 and I called 9/9/13 to see if they were available for 10/4/14 and they were already booked!

Michelle and her team were wonderful! Very responsive to all of my questions, easy to get in touch with. She was there the whole weekend and fully focused on our wedding and making sure it was perfect! I highly recommend her.

The booking of guest rooms was a bit tricky at times, so be sure to start that process early!

From beginning to end, our rehearsal dinner event at the Maryland Inn was perfect in every way. Michele's attention to detail was top notch. Having a cocktail hour in the main lobby was brilliant and allowed guests to mingle before dinner. We chose the Chesapeake Buffet which gave our out of town guests a chance to enjoy some authentic Maryland cuisine. The rockfish topped with crab was a huge hit as was the peach/blueberry cobbler for dessert. All the food was delicious. Not only was the planning of the event simple, but the service at our dinner was outstanding. For the price and service we received I would definitely plan another event here.

We had our July wedding at the Governor Calvert House and would highly recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for a venue with lots of historical charm and character! We had many out of town guests that stayed at the Historic Inns and they all loved the venue and the town of Annapolis.

We held almost all wedding weekend events at the Inns: we held a Friday night dessert reception at the Maryland Inn; held our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at the Gov. Calvert House; and also a farewell Sunday breakfast at the Gov. Calvert House -- it was the perfect wedding weekend! Michelle and her staff at the Inns were such a pleasure to work with. The weekend ran so smoothly and went off without a hitch. I had so many vendors tell me that I was in good hands with Michelle, and they were right! She was super responsive throughout the planning process, handled the rehearsal and day of coordination with ease, and was also super helpful during the planning stages by recommending many great local vendors that we ultimately ended up booking. If you go with the venue, would also recommend renting the cafe lights - makes for great photos and many guests told us they felt like they were "in a movie." We could not be happier with our venue selection!

I just had my wedding and reception at The Historic Inns of Annapolis at The Governor Calvert House. This venue was absolutely perfect for our small wedding ceremony and reception (55 people in attendance). We had a Friday evening wedding and the cost was very affordable compared to other locations we considered. The venue itself is beautiful and requires very little extra decoration although we did decide to go with stringing some overhead lights. The food was fantastic (heavy hors d'oeuvres), the setting was gorgeous, and the event staff were so easy to work with. Overall, it was absolutely lovely. I would highly recommend it as a wedding and/or reception location.

I also have to mention that Michelle, the Events Coordinator, was responsive, flexible, professional and helpful. I enjoyed working with her. She made sure everything was organized. I did not have to worry about a thing. As a bride, that is invaluable.

The only difficulty I ran into had nothing to do with the event planning side of things. Rather it occurred in securing the room block and making sure the reservation process went smoothly for my guests. Everything worked out just fine but you may want to be sure you are clear about the terms and conditions up front (especially about the two night minimum on weekends). Make sure you get your questions answered upfront even if it takes a little extra leg work. Overall, with extra communication, it all worked out and they did work with me.

It is also important to note that several of my guests were unable to make it due to cancelled travel. The front desk/managerial staff were accommodating and understanding. They made an effort to work with me and my guests regarding cancelled reservations. In addition, they were extremely helpful the day of the event.

Again, I would highly recommend the Historic Inns of Annapolis as a venue.

First off, we looked at multiple venues in Annapolis. We live in North Carolina and my husbands family was from Annapolis. So I thought planning a wedding from out of state was going to be super stressful and difficult.

Michelle made my wedding planning SO easy. Talk about being on her game, she was awesome. Professional, caring, and a good resource for information. She was fast to respond to all emails and get my answers for any questions that myself or my family had during the planning.

This is THE prettiest venue in Annapolis. It needs the least amount of flowers to make the space stunning, because it already it.
The prices per plate were actually reasonable as well. (about $95-100)
I will forever be thankful to Michelle for making my wedding day and planning run so smoothly.

We held our wedding reception at Governor Calvert House in April, and it was everything we could have dreamed of, and more. My husband and I knew GCH was the venue for us during our first visit! We looked at each other and said, "this is the one!" The venue is in an amazing location in downtown Annapolis, and has the most wonderful classic atmosphere. Michelle is their coordinator, and she is the best! She is extremely responsive and organized; she was always exceeding our expectations. The rest of the staff is just as wonderful - every person we interacted with was so helpful and friendly. Our guests had a wonderful time, and the guests that stayed overnight had a great experience with the hotel as well. The food is so delicious! Our guests were raving about it, and the hors d'oeuvres in particular. Every part of the night was so amazing, and we were able to enjoy every minute of it because Michelle and the staff had everything under control. We highly recommend this venue! We wish we could do our wedding there all over again. :)

10 out of 10 A+++. Michelle and her staff at the Governor Calvert House and historic inns of Annapolis are an exceptional crew that can accommodate any of your wedding needs. The staff was flexible and responsive, and we surely out them to the test, with a wedding of 200+ guests, and nearly all of their hotel rooms booked by our wedding guests. They ordered all custom tables, chairs, and place settings for our reception dinner, facilitated a decadent food tasting prior to the reception, and we're consummately flexibility to our every desire. During the weekend, we had full access to the facility and the resources of Michelle and her staff, and she truly goes above and beyond to make your wedding worry free. Would recommend again and again, and my only complain is that our reception seemed to go by too quickly as every detail was perfectly executed. -Ria and Wes

I just had my wedding at the the Governor Calvert House last month, and I cannot say enough positive things about the venue, and the wonderful Director, Michelle Vellon. Michelle was so detail oriented and patient and made every last small detail we requested happen, from linens, to string lights on the porch, to cocktail hour food, special drink requests, picture and chalkboard layouts. She made us feel like family, and we always loved visiting her to get ideas for the wedding. At the end of the day it was such a beautiful looking event with a special charming feel. Our guests said the food and drinks were wonderful (slider bar and risotto stations were a hit!) and they loved the Inn's coziness and apple cider! It was all that we could want and more, and we will definitely be back to visit, stay and would reccommend this venue to anyone looking for charm, delicious food and special touches!

We had our wedding at the Calvert House on September 7, 2013, and it was absolutely perfect! It definitely helped that it was in the upper 70s and sunny, but I think it would have been great in less-than-perfect circumstances, too.

We had cocktail hour on the gorgeous back patio area, which everyone loved. For dinner, we chose the rockfish, chicken with white wine leek sauce, and the filet. During the tasting, my husband and I thought that the food was overcooked, and I felt the same way on the wedding day, but we got great feedback from our guests, so who knows. My husband and I didn't get to partake in the cocktail hour food, but the crab balls especially got rave reviews.

The dancing area was big enough to hold our 8-piece band, and I appreciated that the bars were in the same room as the dance floor so that people weren't taken away from the dancing when they wanted a drink. Our guests also appreciated that they could find quiet places to talk (the back patio or the dining room) if they didn't want to dance. So, the layout of the venue is really perfect.

Michelle deserves all the praise that she's received from the other reviewers. She's very helpful and responsive and did so much work to make our day special. For instance, we wanted to upgrade some of the alcohol and needed props for the reception decorations, and Michelle took care of everything. It's amazing that her services are included in the venue fee! What's nice about Michelle is that she puts on weddings at this venue ALL THE TIME. So, she knows what works best and doesn't have to get acquainted with the space. It makes for a seamless event.

I highly recommend the Calvert House for your wedding. It's a great value and a great location. You and your guests will love it!

The staff are wonderful and the location is picturesque. The filet mignon and other dinner selections were perfectly prepared. Our guests truly enjoyed the weekend.

My husband and I recently had our wedding at the Gov. Calvert House and it was spectacular. We knew the moment we walked in to the building that this was the venue for us. Truthfully I didn't expect to choose this venue, only because I did not think I wanted a historic site. Was i wrong! I had a couple other venues in Baltimore already in my head, but after seeing the atrium of the Calvert House, i was sold! It is a beautiful room and doesn't require a lot of decoration to be breathtaking. It was the best decision.
Michelle, the event planner, is a joy to work with, as well as Tara from catering. Michelle is extremely responsive, not to mention friendly, and a true professional. She understood my vision and the day of the wedding, i was amazed at just how beautiful everything looked. She is there for every step of the planning and the day of. She ensures that everything goes smooth, she is a dream!
Everyone at the hotel is extremely accommodating. If you don't like something, they will change it, no problem. They will make sure you get your dream wedding. Not only is Michelle fantastic, but so is the hotel manager. He made a point to understand exactly what we wanted and any issues we were having in the planning stage. Any issues were quickly resolved. The wait staff and bartenders are also fantastic. They moved things along swiftly and were so friendly with our guests.
Also, for the bride, there is a nice big room in the back of the atrium to get ready the day of. It's really spacious and comfortable and has a nice huge bathroom with lots of mirrors.
All in all, I highly recommend the Gov Calvert House. If I needed to plan another wedding, i would choose it all over again! The venue, the staff, the price, the location, everything is wonderful!!

We just had our ceremony and reception at the Governor Calvert House at Historic Inns. It was everything we could have asked for and more. The atrium was absolutely beautiful. It made for a great backdrop of our ceremony and had plenty of space for dancing and cocktails. The food was great, I'd definitely suggest the crab crakes! Michelle was such a helpful coordinator. She worked with our every request and was quick to answer emails and phone calls. On the day of, she handled all of the details and made sure everything ran smoothly. The night went off without a hitch. Michelle, the catering staff and the valets were so kind and helpful, and our guests definitely noticed the hard work they put in. While I love this venue and would recommend it to anyone, my one reservation is with the room reservations. The majority of our guests were staying in the Inns, and we did have some trouble with some miscommunication - guests were falsely told our block was booked or there were two night minimums. They were very quick to correct any mistakes and were always very kind and apologetic. As with any hotel, I'd recommend staying on top of your room block and making sure you get the important details out to your guests yourself.

Beautiful venue, great value and extremely responsive, professional service in planning the wedding.

It was such a pleasure to work with Michelle. She handled every detail from our first meeting to the day of our wedding. She was always available to answer any questions that we had. We were so thrilled with how great our wedding was at The Maryland Inn. It was a dream come true thanks to Michelle and her wonderful staff...I would highly recommend having a wedding at The Historic Inns of Annapolis.... we want to do it all over again!!

Sincerely,

Eric & Susan Reichard

My husband and I were married 2/9/13 and it couldn't have turned out my perfect! I cannot not say enough good things about The Historical Inns of Annapolis and Michelle Vellon! They really do whatever they can to make sure that if you want something it happens. I was nervous about having to plan the wedding from another state (and me not being very good at things like this) and I can say having my reception there made it a lot less stressful. Michelle was very responsive and really did an amazing job of putting everything together. The venue is also just perfect. You really don't have to do too much as far as decorations becuase the place itself is such a unique space. Everyone that came to our wedding raved about the location and how great everything turned out. If you are not sure where to do your wedding/reception trust me just do it here and it will be amazing (and so much less stressful)

"I never really understood the hype. Now I know why people get so excited about weddings." This comment from our friend summed up our wedding at the Governor Calvert House. We wanted something simple and fun; we got the most incredible weekend of our lives! And it was all so effortless, thanks to the professionalism and tenacity of our wedding liaison Michelle and her staff. After just one meeting, it seemed like Michelle knew us completely and moreover, knew everything we wanted. From the candlelight on the back patio, to the fried chicken and waffles, to our grand exit, Michelle and her team nailed it! We think about our wedding almost every day. And when we do, our only regret is that we can't do it again. We love the Calvert House! - Randy and Hadley Leonard

The Historic Inns of Annapolis is the ideal wedding venue. All my guests raved for days about how perfect the location, food, and service was! Michelle Vellon is amazing and very easy to work with- she will make your days run smoothly and exactly how you planned it!

I hosted both my ceremony and reception at the Governor Calvert House. Michelle, their catering and event manager, is amazing and did such a wonderful job helping to make my wedding perfect. The food at the Calvert House is wonderful, and as someone who is gluten intolerant, they did a perfect job putting together a menu that I could eat (without scaring off guests!). There ceremony was beautiful and the coordination of the wedding itself was perfect. I couldn't be happier with my decision to host my event at the Governor Calvert House.

Very convenient spot for a reception if you're getting married at the US Naval Academy. I recommend the Crab Cakes.

The Historic Inns of Annapolis (Governor Calvert House) was the ultimate venue for our wedding in Annapolis. We were having all of our guests come in from out of town and wanted a venue that could host our wedding and all of our guests along with providing our guests with a feel of Annapolis. We looked at the other hotels in downtown Annapolis and none could offer us the charming, historic feel of Annapolis until we visited the Governor Calvert House. The inside of this Historic Inn is just charming. The wedding reception takes place in the Atrium which provides such a cute historic feeling. There are hotel rooms that even overlook the Atrium. Talking about the hotel rooms - they also provide a cute, historic feel HOWEVER they also come furnished with new, soft, comfy beds and sheetings as well as flat screen televisions. We loved how they were updated yet historic!

Michelle Vellon (the wedding coordinator) is THE BEST!!! There is no question about it. She made the wedding planning process SIMPLE. She was extremely responsive throughout the entire process and kept us updated with what we needed to provide her. She will do anything to help make your day special. Words can not express how AMAZING she is.

Now lets talk about the food! We our foodies and wanted to make sure that we had great food at our wedding. We have been to many weddings where the food is okay. We actually took a gamble on the Historic Inns based on reviews and recommendations from people that have attended a wedding there in the past. When we went to the food tasting, we were certainly not disappointed! The food was AMAZING. Allison, the head chef, took time to meet with us - she is a great chef. She will also do anything for you. Our guests especially raved about the appetizers. I would strongly suggest that you try the crab cakes and beef wellington at your tasting. YUM!!!

Our wedding was everything that we hoped it would be and ALL of our guests had a wonderful time!

My husband and I had our reception at Governor Calvert House on July 28, 2012. It was absolutely perfect! We worked with Michelle to set everything up, and she was so easy to work with. She always answered any questions we had prior to the wedding very quickly, and set everything for our reception up beautifully. The food for dinner was absolutely amazing, and a ton of our guests commented on it. Everyone on the staff was so friendly as well. They constantly checked throughout the night to see if we needed anything. We recommend the Historic Inns of Annapolis to anyone looking for a reception venue!

This venue is absolutely gorgeous and unique. We hosted a lot of out-of-town NYers, mostly from Long Island, who are used to big beautiful weddings! I can't even tell you how many people came up to me and said it was the most beautiful wedding venue they had ever seen.

We opted to have our ceremony on-site in the atrium of the Calvert House and it was perfect. I am thrilled we were able to give our out-of-town guests a real taste of Annapolis, for a surprisingly reasonable cost compared to some other venues in the area. There is a ton of space for the bridal party to get ready and relax, before and during the wedding. Our photos are amazing, most of them taken on the terrace or across the street at the State House. The food was EXCELLENT! (Get the lamb!) I was happy to have 3 entree options to offer our guests, as many venues in the area only offer 2.

Given our wedding size (120 guests) we only looked at the Calvert House so I can't speak for the other spaces offered by the Historic Inns of Annapolis, but do not judge this hotel by the outside. Once you walk inside you will be amazed at the space, character, and beauty of it!! I have lived in Annapolis and worked downtown for 8 years and never even knew this place existed.

Michelle is awesome and a pleasure to work with. She answers emails almost immediately and made everything seamless, easy, and stress-free! Very flexible to last-minute changes and really helpful beyond words.

I could not be happier that we chose to get married here!!!!

The staff at the Historic Inns of Annapolis was fantastic. They helped make sure the day went smoothly and everything was perfect. The food was terrific and we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. They even helped us out the next night with a card table delivered to one of the rooms, so that some of the guests could play a few games. Michelle was delightful to work with and was very quick to respond to all of my emails and questions. I would definitely recommend the Historic Inns to future brides.

Michelle at Historic Inns of Annapolis is amazing! She is on the ball and takes care of everything before you can even think to ask about it. She is the reason our wedding day ran as smoothly as it did. My only complaint is that during our wedding dinner, a banquet manager that I had never spoken with before came over to me and my husband and gave us attitude about a mistake in the dinner order. However, Michelle swooped in and remedied the situation right away. She is 100% trustworthy and I would hold another event there in a second.

We had our reception in the Duke of Gloucester Ballroom at The Maryland Inn. With just 26 total people at the wedding, we were able to have one large table for everyone for dinner. It added an intimacy and closeness that I have never experienced before. Add in the holiday decorations, the active fireplace, and a wonderful history and it was just an exceptional evening. The catering by the Treaty of Paris restaurant was excellent and having a menu for guests to choose from was a great option instead of worrying before hand about collecting RSVP choices. And the suite we had for two nights had a huge room for the bride to use to get ready and the privacy desired for a good night's sleep.

Michelle Vellon (Catering manager and who you work with regarding the details and the planning of your reception) was amazing! Professional, courteous, and I didn't have to worry about one detail regarding my reception because Michelle was excellent!! I knew I was in good hands! I still made sure I got some references and asked recent brides who had had their reception there and they were also highly impressed and satisfied with choosing this venue for the reception.

I couldn't have asked for a better reception! You won't regret it if you pick Governor Calvert House!

We worked with Michelle Vellon, and she was fantasic about helping us keep on budget, meet our needs, and find the right balance of individuality and tradition. They were such a great all-in-one find, in beautiful downtown Annapolis. Since we had a small reception, we were at the Maryland Inn which was perfect for our 45 person reception. We also hosted our rehearsal dinner at the Treaty of Paris restaurant. We received so much positive feedback at both the reception and the rehearsal. We had to do very little the day of the wedding itself and the staff were professional, courteous, and responsive.

Erin and I had our reception at the Governor Calvert House after a beautiful ceremony at St Mary's on October 1st, 2011. Both venues, as well as our florist, the band, and the photographer exceeded ALL expections. All of our out of town family and guests were awed by the wonderful service and intimate character of the Governor Calvert House. The wedding coordinator from the Calvert House, Michelle Vellon, was extremely personable, accomodating, and always made herself available for us. Chef Allison prepared a wonderful spread for dinner, our guests were floored! I highly recommend a mashed potato bar, it was a big hit. The bartenders were prompt and took special care of the wedding party.

The staff was on the ball when it started raining and we had to move the stations inside, no one was any the wiser that anything was wrong; it was seamless. My West Coast family was extremely pleased and very impressed with the way everything was handled by Michelle, Allison, and their staff.

I would recommed the Governor Calvert House to anyone... btw, we were comp'd a room at the Maryland Inn and were extremely enthused with the size of the room and the view of the State Capitol building. After the party was an after party!

We could not be happier with our choice of the Historic Inns of Annapolis for both our rehearsal dinner and wedding ceremony/reception. The location itself is perfect, situated right in the heart of the brick-lined, colonial streets of historic downtown Annapolis. The Inns are absolutely exquisite, filled with colonial charm and elegance. We also enjoyed working with the staff of the Historic Inns. The catering and events staff, including Michelle Vellon, the director of catering, were professional, knowledgeable, organized and responsive. I am not from the Annapolis area, and Michelle was tremendously helpful with her referrals to other wedding services. Also, she was very attentive and certainly made our wedding day flow absolutely perfectly! Moreover, the food and food service was excellent. Our guests at our rehearsal dinner at the Maryland Inn and our wedding brunch at the Governor Calvert House raved about the food and ambience. Our wedding weekend was absolutely perfect and we were so pleased with choosing the Historical Inns of Annapolis as the hub of our festivities. I would recommend their wedding services with confidence!

Historic Inns of Annapolis was a great wedding venue for our reception. We looked at many facilities around the Annapolis area, and quickly picked HIA/Governor Calvert House. Michelle was great to work with, very personable, responsive and organized. The food was great and the reception went off without any problems. One of my favorite things about the venue is that it has three seperate areas - which really accomodated different guests interests and facilitiated mingling, dancing and for those who wanted to hang outside. 90% of our guests stayed at the hotel, and loved it and it's great location. The front desk was easy to work with and helped to organized our room block, they were very accomodating to all of our guests. Made for a great weekend for everyone. Would def. recommend it to anyone else in the area looking for a wedding venue.

The Maryland Inn went above and beyond the call of duty for our event. Michelle Vellon and Kim Rooney were absolutely amazing on every level. Our wedding had some unique challenges due to the fact that it was very DIY and we did the cake and flowers ourselves. The Maryland Inn was very receptive to our wishes, easy to work with, and handled all the challenges we could throw at them with absolute grace. We could not get over the reception quality that we had for the price we paid! Michelle was easy to coordinate and correspond with and was always on top of her game. Our wedding coordinator for the day, Kim Rooney was FANTASTIC! She, while covered in cake icing, still managed to give me a hug and call the salon to tell them I was running late. She also did a remarkable job in decorating the room and setting up everything to our vision. She always made us feel comfortable and confident in her abilities. The wait staff also as well was extremely well mannered and pleasant. Our wedding reception went above our expectations and would highly recommend Historic Inns of Annapolis for any event.

Where do I start!!!! Michelle Vellon and the staff at the Gov. Calvert House were awesome! Michelle was a great help right from the beginning! My guests are still talking about how perfect everything was! Michelle gave awesome advice on DJ, photographer, etc! I would highly recommend this venue! They made our wedding perfect! The Gov. Calvert House is the perfect Annapolis spot!!!!!!!

michelle vellon(director of catering and everthing else) knows her stuff. loves her job. makes your wedding special no matter what the budget.we live in florida and had to do everthing over the phone with one quick visit months earlier. she learned of our style and we then were able to leave final decisions up to her. the food was great (buffet)and we never ran out. kitchen help brought medication to my other daughter's nurse (as requested) upon arrival to the reception. a very caring and professional staff. it was the perfect day

We used the Governor Calvert House as our reception venue as well as the hotels (Maryland Inn, Robert Johnson House, Governor Calvert House) for our guests. The hotel was great! You cannot beat the location right on State Circle in downtown Annapolis. Also, Michelle, the wedding coordinator, was amazing. She took care of so much on the day of - it was great. They also have a great room for the bride and the wedding party for pre, during and post reception stuff - very important. The ballroom is great because you can really transform it into whatever you want. However, the Atrium needs nothing - it looks like a city street - so it works so wonderfully.

Absolutely breathtaking! If you're getting married in Annapolis, there's really no place like the Historic Inns. We had our reception there, and all of our guests stayed there. It was so beautiful, classy, and had real character (very unlike a cookie-cutter hotel). Charming!

The catering staff was fantastic. They were so friendly and helpful, and the FOOD was AMAZING! They have such great chefs.

Make sure your wedding party knows which building they're staying in... there are three different buildings. They are very close together, but it can get confusing.

I feel that every single person that we worked with at the Historic Inns was 100% professional, and went above and beyond at every opportunity from the first time I contacted them. We had been looking at various venue options throughout the area, and also had a size issue that ruled out a lot of smaller venues in the area. Some of the things that drew us to the Calvert House were how unique and quaint the facility was, the location, and the price compared to other options in the vicinity. You really get a lot of value for your dollar there. Our wedding was at the Naval Academy, and we loved that our guests would be able to walk from the hotel to the wedding and then to the reception. Also, they were right downtown when the reception ended. It worked out so well!
We ended up taking the Calvert House to the very brink of their capacity for a sit-down dinner in the end, but they made it work. We had invited 300 people to the wedding, and the capacity for a sit-down was 200 in the ballroom with overflow to the atrium. However, Michelle was so great at showing us all of our options no matter what the number was. Leading up to the wedding we were going between doing a sit-down with assigned seating in one room and a cocktail style with open seating throughout the two rooms and outside. It was only when we got to our magic number a week before our wedding that we decided to do a sit-down. It was completely seamless to make the transition, and they made it work perfectly. They were able to accommodate every request that we made. It felt so great not to have to worry about anything. They made the bridal room that is off the atrium available for my bridesmaids and I to get ready on the day of the wedding including having our hairdressers there. We were able to have a lot of people in that room and had space to bring in some snacks for the bridesmaids and my family, which made it very fun and cozy. There were couches and a TV that kept the little ones occupied and happy!
The food was absolutely incredible! The chef was awesome too. The hardest part of the food tasting was deciding what to choose. Since we could not try the pork entree, we asked if we could at least sample the glaze and they were glad to do that. The glaze sold us on the pork entree. We wanted to eat whatever it was put on! One of our other entrees was the crab cakes, which our guests are still raving about.
The hotel rooms were very nice, and the staff was great. It was so neat that some of the hotel rooms overlooked the atrium, where all of the dancing was going on. One of the highlights for many was my dad playing the air guitar from the window of my parents' hotel room during the reception.
I honestly do not have any complaints except that I was sick and could hardly eat any of the delicious food! All in all, it was such an amazing setting for a reception. I felt so unbelievably taken care of by the spectacular people there, and I recommend the Historic Inns to anyone. They are incredible!

Working with Michelle Vellon at the Governor Calvert House (one of the Historic Inns of Annapolis) was wonderful. She was extremely quick with her responses to emails and phone calls and very helpful with all of my questions. She was very flexible to set up meeting times. Michelle was also very helpful when it came time to make decisions. I would highly recommend planning a wedding (or other event) at one of the Historic Inns of Annapolis!

We loved the venue as it provided charm, interest, great location and intimacy. The venue can be transformed into a lavish affair or understated. Since we felt the venue was perfect as is, we didn't have the need to add too much else.

We did not know anything about the quality of the food prior to the wedding. We were pleasantly surprised at how delicious everything was. We had many compliments on the food.

We had a wonderful experience at Historic Inns of Annapolis and would certainly recommend this venue for a wedding or event.

This was such a beautiful location right in the heart of downtown Annapolis which made it convenient for out of town guests to enjoy the town before and after our event. The coordinator, Michelle, was an absolute dream---so helpful and always quick to respond to any questions I had. She and the entire Historic Inns of Annapolis team made my wedding more than I could have imagined!

The staff was so great to work with! Everyone was so helpful, accommodating and understanding of what we wanted our day to be. They worked with outside vendors to make sure all the details fell perfectly into place. We had a special request hor d'oeuvre that they were more than happy to create. The Rockfish Oscar was scrumptious! The venue space was a beautiful backdrop and not many extras were needed. Our guests cannot stop telling us how lovely the day was. Thank you so much HIA!

As soon as I walked into the Governor Calvert House I literally thought “this is the place!” And it truly was perfect. Looking back, I can’t imagine having my wedding at any other venue. First of all the location is amazing. Being in downtown Annapolis directly across from the State House allows for incredible pictures. The location also made our guests even more excited to attend, especially out-of-towners who had never been to Annapolis. Once you walk inside and see the exposed brick and beautiful wood floors you just smile. And having a huge terrace as a place for guests to mingle really makes the space open up. Secondly the staff at the Governor Calvert House is awesome, especially Michelle Vellon!!! She was very open and responsive to questions, suggestions, and was just willing to help us out in any way to make the day so special. Michelle told us not to worry about anything she was there to set things up and coordinate with vendors and that’s exactly what she did…and then some! I was sure she was going to laugh when I showed up with a huge pile of things (pictures, time capsule, favors, programs, pens, etc…) to be set up on the wedding day, but she didn’t even blink an eye. Michelle made my wedding day stress and worry free. I am so thankful to have had her there! And the food is awesome! Kudos to the chef! One problem we did have was with some of our guests who booked to stay at the Governor Calvert House were bumped to the Maryland Inn. It’s not a huge deal since the Maryland Inn is right around the corner, but it was a little annoying. Overall, The Governor Calvert House was the perfect setting for my wedding, if you haven’t checked it out yet I really suggest that you do!

The Maryland Inn Duke of Gloucester room was the site for our wedding. Michelle Vellon was a pleasure to deal with and the chef and catering staff delivered an event that all of our friends and family have been raving about ever since. It truly exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend the Historic Inns of Annapolis for your wedding. We booked a block of rooms and most of our friends and family traveled in for the big event and the rooms were comfortable, quiet despite being located in the middle of Annapolis and there were no complaints!

Great prices, great service. This reception venue is wonderful.

We really enjoyed the quaintness of our reception at the Governor Calvert House. It was large enough to hold 165 guests comfortably. Our coordinator was also readily available to ask questions to, set up food tasting and even meet our servers and chef. We had a wonderful reception with foods that were specific to our requests, plenty of servers to keep our food on time and a extremely tasty menu. Our guests raved about the site and food!

Great venue for both ceremony and reception!

The Governor Calvert House was a fantastic wedding location. It's beautiful with a historic feel and an area that allows flexibility for the layout and flow for the entire day. They were extremely helpful in suggesting vendors and working with everyone. The supplied all the table, orders the upgraded chairs we wanted and even offered two linen choices if you wanted to use them. The team at the Gov. Calvert House was amazing. The inn was full due to a Navy game but they helped us find rooms for all of our out of town guest. And the event was catered by The Treaty of Paris restaurant which was phenomenal and the their were plenty of options for the cocktail hour and dinners. They also provide champagne for toast and a chocolate covered strawberry with every piece of cake. I would recommend the Governor Calvert House without any hesitation, we loved it and all our guest loved it too. Michelle the wedding coordinator was a huge help during the planning process and on the big day. I have a very detail oriented bride and she was always available and on top of everything. If i had it all to do again, i won't look anywhere else. This location is perfect and that id what you want on your special day.

We just had our wedding reception at The Governor Calvert House and loved it! Michelle was a dream to work with as she was quick to answer all of our questions and provided great service. We had many compliments on our venue from our guests! We would recommend the Calvert House to anyone looking for a reception venue!

We received so many comments on the beauty and class of our reception venue! It was truly the right size for our 115 guests and offered both indoor and outdoor spaces. The staff at the Calvert House were accommodating, and Michelle Vellon was not only professional and helpful but went out of her way several times as our day-of-planner, allowing my husband and I to truly trust her and enjoy the party (we had realized during set up that we had neglected to put together an entire box of favors, Michelle saved the day!). Our reception at the Calvert House was everything we had hoped it would be, and we highly recommend this venue to others looking in Annapolis!

I knew I wanted my wedding to be in downtown Annapolis, but I didn't know where. As soon as my fiancee (now husband) and I saw this place, we knew it was perfect. The red brick/historic look fits in perfectly with the downtown vibe. It also has rooms for guests, great food (and S'mores!). The best part was working with their wedding coordinator Michelle. She was a real-pro and really helped us navigate all of our options and work within our budget.

Michelle and Renee made my life so much easier. They left decisions up to me but otherwise they handled everything without questioning me 24/7. I got to focus on the more important details.

The Maryland Inn is a beautiful historic venue in the heart of Annapolis, MD. The staff were patient and helpful throughout my planning process. The were happy to work with me to craft a party that matched my desires and stayed within my budget. The menu choices were varied and delicious. Service was professional and elegant. The Duke of Gloucester room is a gem with large windows and flanked on either end by fireplaces.

The wedding coordinator Michelle Vellon provided excellent service from the first time we began looking at different venues for the reception, the menu selection and the recommendations for music entertainment, photographer and transportation. She was very responsive and provided accurate and timely information throughout the process always with a smile on her face. The end result was a memorable wedding reception with delicious food and excellent service throughout the evening.

Thanks to Michelle and her staff for an excellent evening.

We had our wedding at the Governor Calvert House and the brunch the next morning at the Maryland Inn. Both were phenomenal. In the 10 months of working with Michelle Vellon, the catering manager, on our wedding, she was quick to accomodate every request we had and the wedding was absolutely beautiful. The service was flawless as well. From passed hors d'oeuvres to the food service to wine service to the bars to passed late night food, everything was perfect. We also had 100 plus people staying at the Historic Inns of Annapolis for the weekend and Mike April, the front desk manager, was exceptional to work with in booking the rooms.

Me, my husband, family, and friends we very pleased with the service, food, and everything about the Governor Calvert House! They set everything up how I had envisioned for our wedding and was very flexible when I kept changing my mind! Michelle the event coordinator responded to all my emails very promptly!!! This venue was the top of our budget but was worth every penny. Michelle was there to set everything up the day of our wedding and there during to make sure everything went as planned. I have only wonderful memories about this night :)

Applause! Applause! Applause! The staff at the Governor Calvert House were so caring, patient and professional. The venue space was perfect for our needs. We were to have our ceremony in the courtyard, but it rained, so we moved to Atrium space, which was lovely. The complementary bride and groom suite was awesome. Michelle, the Director of Catering/Event Planner, answered all of my many questions. The food was great too! The venue also supplies votives and table card holders - things I didn't want to buy and then have to toss. Super convenient. The only issue we had was valet parking guarantees for guests not staying at the hotel, but most people managed fine.

My husband and I got married at the Governor Calvert House on September 10th 2011 and had a wonderful wedding! The venue is beautiful and has so much character! The set up really lends to a smooth and flowing wedding. The food was very good and the bar service was prompt. The staff was seamless in their transition between the different parts of our event, and did not mess up on any details they were responsible for. Some staff of the Gov. Calvert House even went to pick up my cake that had been dropped off at the wrong location close by, by my baker! The one thing I can say that is not so great, one (out of 2) bartender would not serve alcohol with out an ID to one of the members of our bridal party. She was the only guest out of 134 people who encountered this. She was obviously bridal party and obviously of age (she is in her mid-twenties and looks it.) She was obviously upset and had to go to her room to retrieve her ID. It was ridiculous and inconvenient for her. I am all for not serving to those under age, but this was a hassle. I would recommend to tell all your guests and bridal party to have their ID and have it handy. Besides that it was great. Michelle Vellon the wedding coordinator was truly wonderful to work with. She was so prompt in responding to every email. She took the time to answer all my questions, no matter how repetitive. She really helped this whole thing go smoothly. Thanks again to the venue and to Michelle! I would recommend to others.

Having a wedding at the Calvert house was very easy! Michelle, the events coordinator, is extremely responsive and easy to work with. The space can be set up in all sorts of ways, so you can design your event yourself, but have all of the catering, chairs, etc. taken care of and not need to coordinate with lots of people. On the day of, the space looked gorgeous and the service was great. We were very happy with this venue!

Michelle Vellon and the team at Historic Inns of Annapolis created a flawless wedding reception and accommodations for my guest. The staff was incredibly attentive and gracious. They greeted everyone with big smiles throughout the weekend.

Michelle was wonderful to work with and made sure every one of our requests was honored. She was always available on email and very responsive. The caterers hand crafted a few hors d'oeuvres for us, which were delicious, and the catered meal was top notch. They were quite willing to add any specialty requests we had to the food and drink menu. For instance, we were able to go with the basic liquor and beer menu, but could add premium gin and scotch. We also added sliders and french fries with old bay, that were made available around 10pm. A great (delicious!) perk...esp for those brides who miss dinner!

We had 176 guests and throughout the planning process I was so nervous that the ballroom would be too cramped. Michelle continued to assure me that it wouldnt be a problem, and she was right. There was plenty of room between the 18 tables and it was easy to move around the room to greet our guests. I was also nervous about the ballroom being separated from the atrium/dance floor, but that was not a problem at all.

Historic Inns created a flawless reception in a charming, historic setting.

Sunday Brunch Wedding! Outstanding service, venue, and food.. The wedding was elegant. The Atrium in the Calvert House is a superb venue for a ceremony and reception. The ballroom which is where the reception is also an exceptional space. The Inn provides a personal event coordinator so If you don't mind doing a lot of the wedding planning, you don't need a wedding planner which in MD and Dc is outrageous in cost. I highly recommend this venue. Working with Erin Stolle the sales manager was exceptional.

This is a beautiful historic venue for my daughters wedding reception. The reception area is spacious and charming and the food was delicious, the service was great! Rave reviews from our guests.

I can't say enough how happy I was with this venue. Laura Studebaker was amazing to work with and she kept things going smooth all night. She was very responsive with all our needs right before the wedding. She did a great job in setting everything up exactly how I had envisioned. The atrium was perfect for the ceremony and I can't wait to see all the pictures. The food was amazing from the cocktail hour to the sit-down dinner. We have received so many compliments from our guests.

We immediately fell in love with the beautiful, intimate, historic space when we saw it on-line and again in person. We ultimately decided on having it in the Governor Calvert House Atrium and Ballroom. We were also able to use the outdoor area off of the atrium, which worked out perfectly, because we had a cigar roller, and we were able to smoke them out there. We worked with Michelle, and she was amazing! We had to change the date of our wedding because the best man was deploying (which I’m sure you can imagine is extremely stressful). She was extremely helpful when we had to move it. She answered all of my many, many questions (for over a year and a half) quickly. We decided to add a pasta station, the seafood bar, and an additional passed hors d’oeuvres to the cocktail hour. Our guests loved them. She was so organized, accommodating, followed up on everything, and had an amazing ability to reduce my stress levels. The day of the wedding she handled all of the vendor coordination, and the schedule (cake cutting, sparkler send-off, etc.) It was a pleasure to work with her. The only thing that I want to mention, that was disappointing (non Michelle related\ different depatrment), was the way that the staff handled a situation with my room blocking approximately 2 months before the wedding. The week before I was going to send out my invitations (on which the hotel info was printed), I was informed that all of my rooms on the block, had been booked, and that I could not block 10 more rooms at the old rate. No solution was offered, the Sales Coordinator apologized, and told me this is a very busy this time a year. She then proceeded to give me a quick lesson on how she needs to run a business. It was just an extremely unprofessional way for someone in the hospitality business to handle a situation. It eventually worked out; I received so many compliments on the hotel rooms and the staff, after the wedding that overall I was happy with their service.

We want to thank Michelle Vellon and the staff at the Governor Calvert House for a great wedding experience! We chose the Governor Calvert House for its downtown Annapolis location and could not have been happier. The location is perfect for guests to enjoy the city of Annapolis, and it provides the historic charm that Annapolis is known for. Michelle is a fabulous, and you can tell that she has coordinated numerous weddings. She had the answer to all of our questions, handled all of our requests with ease, and helped with all the last minute craziness of the wedding day. Her staff is also just as fabulous as she is. They were extremely helpful in letting us store rental items at the facility and went out of their way to help me find a sentimental item that got lost in the busy shuffle of the day. The only downside to this venue is that you are obligated to use their food and bar resources, which got a little pricey when we wanted to customize certain items. However, the experience was well worth it!