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8 Outdoor Wedding Venues Baltimore Couples Love

Filled with elegant piers and verdant parks, there are many great outdoor wedding venues in Baltimore to choose from.

Inn at Henderson's Wharf

There’s nothing better than enjoying the Maryland sun and a glistening view of the Harbor during warm months. Couples planning to wed in spring, summer or fall will love these diverse outdoor wedding venues in Baltimore MD. From foodie restaurants to elegant boutique hotels to historic mansions with thousands of square feet to sprawl, Baltimore wedding venues with outdoor event space are some of the best in the city.

Check out some of the gorgeous outdoor wedding venues Baltimore couples love!

Ampersea

Ampersea

Combine the historic charm of Fells Point with elegant waterfront dining and you get Ampersea, one of the most unique outdoor wedding venues in Baltimore. This chic restaurant wedding venue is perfect for trendy and intimate weddings with two event spaces, the largest of which has the capacity for about 150 wedding guests. If you’re looking for a foodie wedding experience, Ampersea should definitely be on your short list. Chef Nelson Morton is inspired by mid-Atlantic offerings to create modern versions of Maryland classic with seasonal ingredients.

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Pier 5 Hotel

Pier 5 Hotel

This chic and trendy boutique hotel is one of the coolest outdoor wedding venues Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers. Located steps away from the Patapsco River, just off East Pratt Street, Pier 5 Hotel lives up to its nautical name. Ideal for Baltimore couples looking for an authentic, waterfront outdoor wedding experience, Pier 5 Hotel combines the very best of the city’s past and current advantages. Choose from three of the indoor and outdoor event spaces, the largest of which holds up to 200 wedding guests. For outdoor Baltimore wedding venues, The Waterfront Garden is the perfect option. Snap iconic photos in front of the historic Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse before being wed in front of up to 170 guests under your choice of transparent or traditional tenting. All within feet of Inner Harbor.

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The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Whether you’re a certified lover of mammals, reptiles and amphibians alike, or just a casual zoo-goer, don’t leave The Maryland Zoo off your list of potential outdoor wedding venues in Baltimore. Located just near Druid Hill Park, it’s a spacious and verdant venue for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Lakeside Pavilion is a secluded and laidback ceremony venue with gorgeous views of the Zoo’s Boat Lake waterfront and an antique fountain. Head to the Mansion House’s gorgeous wrap around porch for a fully enclosed (and climate controlled) wedding reception. Large windows on all sides of the porch guarantee your guests will still be able to marvel at the Zoo’s lush vegetation and lakeside views. Host up to 180 wedding guests for your special day.

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Evergreen Museum & Library

Evergreen Museum & Library

Roam the gorgeous Italian-style gardens of Evergreen Museum & Library’s 26 acres for a wedding straight out of your favorite Audrey Hepburn flick. Built by well-to-do railroad barons, this mansion wedding venue still retains the elegance and 1920s-style opulence of its original owners. Beyond the stately mansion itself, the acres of landscaped garden are home to three Baltimore wedding venues, two of which are outdoor. Head inside with the Carriage House, or dance the night away under the stars in the Upper Garden or Meadow. Couples who choose this venue often combine two or all three of the event spaces to craft their perfect wedding experience. This spacious venue on North Charles Street can host up to 400 wedding guests.

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Gertrude's Restaurant

Gertrude’s Restaurant

With a dazzling view of the Baltimore Museum of Art’s sculpture garden, your wedding guests will love being wined and dined on Gertrude’s Restaurant’s outdoor terrace. Named for owner John Shield’s grandmother, Gertrude’s is a tribute to his family and Baltimore upbringing. Choose from a fresh and locally inspired menu of Chesapeake foods for your wedding reception bites. Indoors, there’s an Eastern Shore-inspired dining room that seats about 110 wedding guests, while the terrace is available during warmer months for about 80 wedding guests. Total, Gertrude’s can accommodate up to 180 wedding guests for cocktail-style reception and 100 for a seated dinner. Beyond the sculpture garden view, guests will be delighted by the antique fountain and reflecting pool on the terrace. Tenting is also available for more cover.

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Cylburn Arboretum

Cylburn Arboretum, Mansion and Vollmer Center

Beyond being one of the most green outdoor wedding venues in Baltimore, Cylburn Arboretum, Mansion and Vollmer Center is also one of the most versatile. Coupling the stylings and advantages of both garden wedding venues and mansion wedding venues, its 207 acres of lush greenery and landscaped gardens in the Coldspring/Clyburn neighborhood of Baltimore. Within the Cylburn Arboretum couples can choose between several different outdoor garden areas that can be rented for ceremonies or tented receptions, depending on the season. Vollmer Center and Cylburn Mansion are indoor Baltimore wedding venues with capacity for up to 200 seated wedding guests and 100 seated guests, respectively.

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Accelerator Space

Accelerator Space

Head north to Baltimore Belvedere Square Market for one of the most gorgeous and industrial outdoor wedding venues in Baltimore. Accelerator Space is an indoor and outdoor wedding venue enjoying it’s second life after nearly a century as an auto dealership. Artfully renovated and repurposed, Accelerator Space is now a part of the city’s pantheon of industrial unique Baltimore wedding venues. For couples looking for outdoor Baltimore wedding venues, the event space’s patio is an ideal choice. An intimate wedding venue with the capacity for up to 100 standing guests and about 65 seated guests, the industrial chic style of the venue is iterated by a brushed wood encasing and whimsical string lights. Indoors, the venue has space for up to 375 standing guests and 275 seated guests.

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Inn at Henderson's Wharf

Inn at Henderson’s Wharf

This boutique hotel at 1000 Fell Street, Baltimore MD offers intimate wedding venue space for couples looking to be right on the waterfront. Say “I do” on the Inn’s wooden Bond Street Pier, which juts out right into Inner Harbor and overlooks docked ships and West Baltimore. There’s also a grassy park area for your nuptials that also offers gorgeous views of the Harbor. Head indoors to the hotel for your reception, which accommodates up to 100 wedding guests. Bonus: Offer guest accommodations for out-of-town guests at the gorgeous Inn as well.

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