Main Street Ballroom Reviews
Reviews
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Olivia Sent on 11/13/2022The Most Beautiful Venue
The moment my now-husband and I stepped foot into Main St. Ballroom we knew this was our dream venue. Besides getting so much venue time (from 8am-12:00am), it is absolutely gorgeous. I knew we wouldn't need much decor because its so naturally beautiful. The staff at Main St. could not have been more professional or helpful. We spoke so highly of Main St. that a friend of ours booked his wedding there already. Thank you Main St. Ballroom for being the PERFECT venue and making our wedding such a dream! -
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Kellie Sent on 11/09/2022Perfect Venue for our 1920's Speakeasy Wedding!
With having a 1920's theme, we knew instantly when we stepped into Main Street Ballroom that this was the place for our wedding! Historic building with stone walls and a speak easy feel! The entire process for renting the space was smooth and the staff were always quick to respond and constantly made us feel heard. The staff were always so friendly and were also such a great help to make sure that everything for the event was a success! I will now forever hold a special place in my heart for Main Street Ballroom. -
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Ray C. Sent on 10/17/2022Amazing Intimate Venue!
Recently had our wedding at Main Street Ballroom and we could not say more positive things! The venue is very beautiful and intimate, the staff (Rachel, Gemma, others) were excellent and very helpful getting our day organized, and they provided many tables/chairs to accommodate for everything. The venue rental price is well within budget and they give a whole day time window for your event. Parking is a little difficult at times but being in Old Ellicott City that's expected and was not a problem for us. They provide a lot in terms of furniture and vendor recommendations and made our planning very easy and worth it. Main Street Ballroom was amazing and made our day very special! -
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Brittany Sent on 12/29/2021Love msb!
So glad we chose Main Street Ballroom for our wedding venue! Not sure what was the best part- the 16 hour rental or the fact that they allow you to bring your own caterer compared to other venues who have their preferred caterers. Everyone at MSB is very friendly, especially Morakot who I wish I could personally meet because I had a huge issue last minute and she was very kind, compassionate and understanding. She even called me to offer help rather than going back and forth via email.
The venue comfortably housed all 150 of our guests. Our guests loved the venue for its character and its location. We had our wedding on a Sunday and I was nervous about the parking lot situation- but it was not an issue with guests finding the other parking lots to park at.
Thank you MSB for allowing us to host our wedding at your wonderful venue!
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Naomi Sent on 11/09/2021A wonderful wedding venue
Main Street Ballroom is an amazing place to host a wedding! We chose Main Street Ballroom for our wedding venue due to the flexibility of its catering requirements and gorgeous interiors, and we absolutely made the right call. The staff were flexible and communicative throughout the planning process. Because MSB is already so beautiful, we ended up saving a ton of money on décor. We also saved money by providing our own alcohol and caterer, rather than going through a venue approved caterer as many venues require. Everyone at our wedding remarked on the gorgeous setting and we loved getting ready in the bride’s and groom’s rooms! If you want to take first look photos, we recommend going to the Patapsco Female Institute, which is just around the corner. -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 11/03/2021Lovely Venue
This was the perfect venue for us. It was rustic and I fell in love with the fairy lights on our first visit. The flexibility for arrival and breakdown was a great perk. They were so helpful and responsive the entire time. -
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Lizrachelphoto Sent on 05/13/2021100% Photographer Approved!!!
I photographed a stunning wedding here recently and *WOW* I was impressed. The venue was absolutely jaw-dropping, especially with their huge industrial windows! Main St. Ballroom is definitely unique compared to other local venues, so if you're looking for that "edge" in your wedding, book here. Plus, the city surrounding the venue is very charming- fun for your guests! I've attached some interior photos I felt showed off the space well! I 100% will continue recommending this venue to everyone + hope I can photograph a wedding here again!!!
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Sydney Sent on 09/15/2020Gave Us The Perfect Day
I am SO GLAD that we went with Main Street Ballroom for our wedding!! They had a COVID package that allowed us to have up to 20 guests, use of their house furniture, an officiant, two bottles of champagne, and a small cake for a phenomenal price. Our officiant, Rachel, even met up with us a few weeks before the wedding so she could get to know us and craft our ceremony to reflect who we are. She was so open and awesome in her communications with us that, on the day of, we felt like we had a friend we had known for years marrying us, which really put me at ease. Another employee, Taylor, made sure that the whole wedding was captured on a live stream and got some great angles! Both Rachel and Taylor really bent over backward for us in terms of set-up and making sure everything went smoothly, and I can't thank them enough. You will not regret booking with them! -
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Cierra Sent on 09/13/2020Extremely helpful throughout COVID-19
The entire staff is amazing and we’re extremely easy to work with. I cannot express my gratitude enough. Even with the setbacks with COVID-19 and the state lockdown days before our original date, Kate and her team were willing to let us reschedule for a later date and kept all the information on hand from the original date. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate, this is the place. A day of venue manager was onsite at all times and tables,chairs, and other items were available with our contract which was a huge cost saver. The space is breathtaking! -
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Amanda Sent on 04/02/2020Historic Charm & Great Staff
Main St Ballroom was the perfect location for our wedding! The historic charm and style of the venue is the main reason we chose it. The stone walls and polished concrete floors paired with the string lights and chandeliers make a beautiful starting palette for any design vision. The bridal suite and grooms room were perfect spaces for us to get ready in, and we could stay separate the way the venue is laid out. It was AWESOME to have the venue from 8AM to midnight. You are able to bring in any vendors you want which provides freedom and flexibility. The space can handle a lot of people, but make sure to think about your floor plan and dinner preference (buffet or formal). We fit 190 in the bar room for cocktail hour with the barn doors closed, but it was very tight. We had a formal seated dinner with that number in the main ballroom, with plenty of room for a dance floor. Communication with the venue managers is quick and consistent throughout your planning process and day of managers are very helpful and available to you the day of your event. A little more expensive compared to some others, but the full day window, flexibility of vendors, unique charm of the venue, and positive helpful staff make it 100 % worth it! Highly recommend this venue -
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Hannah Sent on 12/02/201911/10! Can we do it all again!?
We had a wonderful experience with MSB. The venue speaks for itself and we were able to add personal touches in every way. We had at least 185 people fit, drink, eat, dance comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful in decor recommendations and the venue provides beautiful furniture pieces to add to the venue. We loved our experience, and guests continue to compliment the beauty of the venue. -
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Jean Sent on 12/02/2019Wonderful Venue!
My husband and I loved having our wedding at MSB in October! We fell in love with the flexibility and beauty of the space - and the day of our wedding it was even more stunning (although I may be a little biased!) The twinkle lights and industrial pieces glowed during our reception and we received so many compliments on the entire space. All we had to bring in was added decorations because of the chairs and other furniture being included. This made our day so much easier since we had one less vendor to work with. I would recommend this venue to everyone and anyone! So beautiful and the staff are a dream to work with. Can we do it again?! -
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Rebecca Sent on 11/19/2019THE Perfect Wedding Venue
I can’t speak highly enough regarding Main Street Ballroom and their staff. The venue has a 16 hour window (8 AM - 12 AM) and they truly go above and beyond to help make your vision come to life. They also provide a huge amount of freedom, creatively and also with hiring other vendors. And I haven’t even talked about how truly beautiful the space is - it has such a cool, romantic, funky and industrial vibe. It matched my husband and I perfectly. Please consider hiring MSB because I know it will provide a perfect canvas for planning your perfect wedding. -
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Skyla Sent on 11/18/2019Beautiful blank canvas with endless possibilities!
When I first visited the space I loved it so much I didn't want to leave. This venue is a beautiful blank canvas that can suit any style. It's an added plus that the venue has cafe lights, chandeliers and lots of furniture free to use! And two pretty awesome prep suites. You really get your money's worth with this space. The whole MSB staff was super friendly and helpful through my planning process. The owner, Kate is awesome and our event manager, Jess, made sure our vendors had everything they needed on our wedding day. Thank you Main Street Ballroom for being a beautiful backdrop for our special day! -
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John Sent on 11/12/2019Such an amazing experience! Main Street Ballroom turned out better than we could have possibly imagined. One of the concerns with having a wedding is
Main Street Ballroom turned out better than we could have possibly imagined. One of the concerns with having a wedding is your day going by in an instant. We did not want our special day to seem short lived. MSB's all-day availability really slowed our day down and allowed us to enjoy everything going on around us, nothing felt rushed! 8:30AM-11PM is a truly underrated feature. Bride and Groom Suites allowed both parties to spend time at the venue comfortably without running into each other. Outdoor patio worked great for our Cocktail hour we planned on having inside, and the staff was flexible enough to let us hang a floral piece that really helped set the ambiance we desired! Look at the pictures!!! -
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Jessica Sent on 09/16/2019Gorgeous venue, perfect for having ceremony and reception in one location.
I booked this venue because I LOVE their look. However, I was also thrilled with the other things they offer. Rental window from 8am - midnight (and we used ALL of those hours) plus the freedom to use any vendors you want. I looked at places that force you to use one of their contracted caterers and didn't like that. MSB also has a lot of stuff that you can use for free: Easels, picture frames, tables, sweetheart table chairs, etc. They also provide chairs for 120 and 12 60 inch round tables (which I don't really think should seat 120... those tables really only fit 8 comfortably). When we needed to change from an 8:45 start to an 8am start 2 days before, they responded within an hour that it was ok.
Two possible drawbacks to this venue (in my opinion): Parking. This isn't really their fault, but parking was full by 2 or 3 pm, and we had to start about 15 mins late while we waited for people to arrive. I don't know if valet is an option for them, but it would really help. Also, there are crickets in the walls! When no one is in there it is LOUD because the crickets talk to each other and echo. However, either they went to sleep by the time my ceremony started or we just couldn't hear them... but they did not ruin the ceremony or the wedding. Just made me super nervous while getting ready while loud cricket sounds went off constantly :). Regardless, I would not change the venue if I had to do it again. It was the perfect place for us. -
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Philip Sent on 07/05/2019Amazing venue for a wedding!
My wife and I booked this venue for our wedding and it turned out just wonderful and beyond exceed our expectations!
Kate and the other staffs were champions. They communicated with our wedding planner to ensure everything was all set, prepared for and double checked on everything it needed to be done before our special day. On our wedding day, I cannot say enough about this beautiful flow throughout the day. The coordination between the MSB staff wedding planner It's in the heart of Ellicott City which that makes it even more a blessing. Highly recommended if you want to use your wedding, visit the venue first and you will love it! Thanks to all of the MSB to make our wedding a beautiful experience! -
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Taylor Sent on 05/20/2019A perfect place to get married in Old Ellicott City!
This venue is a perfect choice for any couple who loves historic Ellicott City as much as we do. It's located right in the heart of the small town and is full of history. The venue itself has beautiful polished concrete floors with so much room for all of the activities you could ever imagine. We had ample dancing room as well as a ton of space to spread out our 10 long farm tables and not feel cramped. The "annex" space was perfect for our ceremony of 75 and felt full yet open at the same time. We love the brick wall backdrops with the over-sized images of downtown EC that fill the space. The bride and groom suite spaces were perfect for getting ready. We couldn't have been more happy with everything at the Main Street Ballroom! -
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Lindsay Sent on 05/13/2019Flexible and beautiful space!
I love this space! Ellicott city has so much character and the venue does too! I love that it is owned by a woman who is breaking the rules of the wedding industry, you have freedom to use the space from 8am-12am, you can use any caterer you want and you can bring in your own alcohol. All of that saves you a lot of money in the end! They also have perks if you use one of their recommended vendors, we used a recommended caterer and wedding planner. We had a fabulous wedding there! Highly recommend it!! -
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Kelly Sent on 11/15/2018Amazing wedding venue
The venue space was perfect for our wedding. We loved the aesthetic, and the location in Old Ellicott City was a big hit with our guests. The venue is extremely flexible in terms of how long you can use the space during the day, which made getting ready and coordinating vendors a breeze. Definitely recommend Main Street Ballroom!
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