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Price range: $10,000 - $45,000 Price range: $10,000 - $45,000
Couples usually spend $24,000 Couples usually spend $24,000
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2015

Merriweather Lakehouse is a wedding venue in the heart of Columbia, Maryland. Situated on the scenic Lake Kittamaqundi, this elegant Autograph Collection hotel is a delightfully intimate place where dreams come true and beautiful forevers begin.

Facilities and Capacity

Merriweather Lakehouse hosts everything from engagement parties and bridal showers to wedding ceremonies and receptions. The hotel comprises over 12,000 square feet of flexible event space and offers a choice of indoor and uncovered outdoor settings for your special day. The outdoor patio area can accommodate parties of 100 to 250 guests and is perfect for your ceremony and cocktail hour; the lovely ballroom features a wooden dance floor and neutral decor and provides plenty of space for up to 250 people. The hotel also includes the fabulous LAK Restaurant, the Rookery Bar, and the Eagle Watch Rooftop Pool and Lounge area, where you and your loved ones can relax and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Kittamaqundi. Merriweather Lakehouse has 212 guest rooms, all with luxury bedding and linens and spa-inspired bathroom amenities.

Services Offered

Merriweather Lakehouse offers everything you need to make your dream wedding a reality. Wedding package features include customizable menus, a complimentary menu tasting for up to four people, a choice of luxury bar packages, use of the reception space for up to five hours, a complimentary junior balcony suite with a lake view for you to enjoy on your wedding night, a courtesy room block, discounted room rates for your guests, and a dedicated events team to guide and support you every step of the way. Contact the Merriweather Lakehouse events team today, and let them help make your wedding a day unlike any other!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

15

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
August
November
December
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4.6 out of 5 rating
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95% Recommended by couples
Shawn
Shawn M. Sent on 07/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Venue

The venue and staff are fabulous! The food was constantly recognized by our guests as the best wedding food they have ever had! And the bartenders were on top of things and made delicious drinks! A++++ Highly Recommended.
Lexi
Lexi Sent on 11/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Merriweather Experienfe

I absolutely am glad i chose this vendor for my wedding. All of the catering managers were amazing! They were patient and understanding and went out of their way to provide the best experience for me ever!
Caitie
Caitie D. Sent on 02/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best place for a wedding!

The venue and flexibility was outstanding! The lake view, servers, food, and more was more than I could ever dream! Best day ever!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

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Team

Lillian Wagner
Lillian Wagner
Catering Sales Manager

I love weddings & social events! Planning & executing events are my passion. I look forward to helping you plan your dream day!

Kylie Riddle
Kylie Riddle
Group Sales and Catering Coordinator

I am the Sales Coordinator for the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel and am excited to assist you in your Wedding process!

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