The Cloisters Reviews
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Marnie Sent on 05/09/2024✨ A magical day we’ll never forget
I stumbled on Cloisters Castle completely by accident — as I’m based in Brooklyn, I was looking up venues closer to NYC. But when I saw the website for Cloisters, my partner and I knew it was meant to be — my partner’s family is from Baltimore! We decided to visit the venue and on our first tour, we worked with Makayla and Annie, who walked us through the process and potential wedding dates. We decided on April, as the Cloisters doesn’t have air conditioning and we were having a medieval D&D fantasy themed ceremony (and armor gets a bit hot!). Makayla was truly such a kind and organized professional, always responsive and helped myself and my partner throughout... -
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Mackenzie Sent on 07/27/2022The most magical venue!
It is impossible to step foot on this property and not immediately fall in love. My husband and I had wanted a European destination wedding but hated the thought that our family and friends wouldn’t all be able to come. The Cloisters gave us the best of both worlds in the form of a magical, authentic English castle, nestled in a perfect location central to all our guests and us. This gorgeous castle will enchant you the moment you pull up the winding wooded drive and see the gothic spires, stained glass windows, and blooming gardens. There are stunning spaces throughout the castle for ceremonies, dining, dancing, games, and pretty much anything you could ever wish for. One of... -
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Kathleen Sent on 10/26/2021Just book them!
If you're reading this review, then you're considering Cloisters Castle. Stop considering and just book the venue. The venue itself is so magical, just really breathtaking. It even rained during our ceremony and it was still such an amazing place that it didn't even matter. And the staff are great--they were always super-helpful about answering questions, no matter how small or strange. And they were very willing to work with us to make sure our day was perfect, from getting the rehearsal time just right, to getting us in a few hours early on the day. It's so worth it. -
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Sierra Sent on 08/15/2021Loved the castle vibes and the staff :)
We are so happy that we were able to have our wedding at The Cloisters! We visited in the fall and were enchanted by the historic building, the castle/medieval feel, and the variety of spaces available to use (the outdoor garden/courtyard, the amphitheater, and the entire house inside). Walking through the building feels like going back in time or in a fairy tale. It is so nice that when you rent the space you have the entire house to work with. The staff at the Cloisters (Annie, Sarah, Victoria) were also incredibly nice, responsive, and accommodating in planning a wedding in pandemic times. Victoria really went above and beyond during our rehearsal (actually helping run the rehearsal and making... -
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Song Sent on 02/28/2020Wonderfully accommodating staff
Cloisters really is a beautiful location and the staff is extremely willing to help out and accommodate for anything that comes up. -
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Jared Sent on 11/25/2019Incredibly Unique Venue
It's hard to put into words how truly incredible this venue is. From the overall first impressions of driving up through an enchanted forest that opens into an incredible view of the castle, to the tiny, intricate, medieval style details, this place has it all. The staff here is amazing, super responsive, willing to answer any and all questions, and are extremely helpful with day of coordination.
The venue itself is breathtaking. We decided to have ours outside in the cloisters behind the castle, despite it being on November 2nd. The staff does an amazing job taking care of the grounds so there were still flowers and green on the trees, which made it look even more magical.... -
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Elena Sent on 10/04/2019Love this place!
The staff is very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. It was so much fun to visit we’ve already done it twice! It just feels so warm and inviting thanks to the wonderful staff. We can’t wait to get married there! -
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Ashley Sent on 07/27/2019Maryland's Hidden Gem
I don’t know if this venue actually needs my positive review because the photos speak for themselves. The castle is amazingly beautiful. It was the perfect setting for our perfect day. We had a themed wedding that the Cloisters Castle served as the perfect backdrop for. Other than the gorgeous look of the venue though the staff was extremely helpful and accommodating to our needs. We couldn’t recommend having your wedding at this hidden gem in the heart of Maryland more. -
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Ashley Sent on 03/16/2019Amazing Enchanting Place
If you want a fairly tale wedding this is it. It has a charm about it that is very unique. Annie and Sarah and the best and you can literally ask them anything. They had nothing but good reviews even compared to other castles in the area. Plus I think they feel a little more like a real castle. I can't wait to share my day with them, after all if it is good enough for Will and Jada Smith, it's good enough for me! One last thing the price for this venue is pretty reasonable, of course Saturday is the highest and there peak season too but no more than what you would expect. -
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Misty Sent on 12/28/2018Breathtaking!
Cloisters was the perfect setting for our fairytale wedding. If you have been dreaming of your perfect, princess wedding..look no further! We found Cloisters by chance just browsing the internet and I am so grateful we did. I can't imagine having gotten married anywhere but here.
If you are having a very large wedding you may want to look elsewhere. Our guest count came to around 100 and you cannot fit much more than that inside for dinner if you want everyone in one room. We got married December 2018 so we had both our ceremony and reception inside and it was absolutely beautiful. A wonderfully intimate setting.
Annie and Sarah are amazing. Sarah was attentive, responsive,... -
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Sarah Sent on 03/31/2018After searching a few other places we came back to the one we first had our eye on, Cloisters Castle!! We had our heart set on a sort of renaissance/gothic/romantic wedding in a castle and didn't think we would actually come up with anything in the area but when we found Cloisters we fell in love! It was exactly perfect for us. On our wedding day it was calling for pouring rain, and with a stroke of luck it was the beautiful sunny autumn day in the woods that we had imagined it would be. The rain held off until way later that evening and so everything went exactly as planned and we had our ceremony in the lovely... -
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Sherry Sent on 05/27/2013This is such a unique and beautiful venue. All our guests Loved it and kept asking how we found such an awesome place. We loved the venue - it was Perfect. Kimi is a doll to worth with - thank you!! -
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Francesca Sent on 11/20/2011The Cloisters was the PERFECT venue for our Medieval/Renaissance themed wedding! The staff is friendly and helpful, always quick to respond to an email or phone call, and went out of their way to ensure every detail was perfect.
Our photographer had a lot of fun utilizing the scenery for our wedding photos as well. Everything was so beautiful. I highly recommend attending one of their Open House events to see this place for yourself - the photos on the website don't quite capture the breathtaking beauty of this venue. -
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Ashley Sent on 07/06/2011This is the perfect venue for a wedding!! the castle and the lush gardens are great for photos and create such a romantic atmosphere. Another plus is you really don't have to do much decorating as the decor and landscaping speak for itself. All of our guests kept saying this was the most amazing wedding venue they'd ever seen! Even the kids at the wedding had a blast exploring! I will always cherish my beautiful castle wedding. -
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Kendall Sent on 11/03/2010Annie & her associates @ the Cloister's were in close contact with us for over two years as we planned & then had to postpone for personal reasons & every time we had ANY questions.
She was quick to respond & helpful with all details no matter how small or how many emails I sent- and I sent A LOT of them !! " Patient & polite "
The venue was the PERFECT location for the time of year & was simply magical - not to ever be forgotten , the setting in the woods, the " castle " look & the details that can only be found in such a location- " perfect " -
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Erin Sent on 01/01/2009The Cloisters is a remarkable venue for a fairytale wedding. The beauty of the castle distinguishes itself from other wedding venues. Even simple things such as getting ready become magical in the upstairs rooms and the spiral staircase makes for an unforgettable entrance to the ceremony. There are countless stunning photo opportunities hidden among the venue and the staff is very helpful and supportive. Our December wedding allowed us to have fires in the fireplaces of the gallery (main room) and living room, adding an extra element of comfort and intimacy. The lighting can be adjusted in the rooms to create a romantic atmosphere and the catering options are broad. With the right florist and caterer, your wedding will...
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