The Best Day Ever

From elegant ballrooms and historic estates to scenic outdoor locations and modern event spaces, there’s something for every style and budget. Photos and videos from hundreds of friends, coworkers, and family members will capture this moment in time, so deciding on the best backdrop won’t be easy, but we have created a list of venues to help narrow your choices and make this a day you’ll remember forever.

Historic Venues

Grey Rock Mansion – Pikesville

Grey Rock Mansion sits on the historic estate in which an American Revolution hero and one of Maryland’s founding fathers, Colonel John Eager Howard, was born in 1752. The mansion was built of Maryland grey stone in 1858 by Dr. James Maynard and at the turn of the 20^th century, it became the stage for fundraisers and events. The front facade was built to resemble Mount Vernon with an all-white look, a dark red door, and a brick staircase leading up to the 6-column porch. The first-floor rooms have been transformed with replicas of 18^th-Century furnishings. The elegant ballroom provides views of a beautiful fragrant garden with a gazebo and water fountain, used for picturesque outdoor ceremonies.

The Cloisters Castle – Pikesville

The historic Cloisters Castle is hidden in 60 acres of Pikesville’s forested hilltop, but the Cloisters is much more than a wooded estate and event venue. Sumner and Dudrea Parker dreamed of constructing an authentic Gothic manor house in the countryside, so, between 1905 and 1929, they set out to gather medieval artifacts, stone, artwork, and antique furniture from all over Europe. Elaborate stained glass, ancient architectural elements, and wood-carved Renaissance features were all saved from chateaus in France and Italy. In, 1932, after years of meticulous construction, their 16th century dream castle was completed. The Parkers eventually opened their home to the public as a museum and then willed the estate to the city of Baltimore. The Cloisters is now an event facility that hosts hundreds of weddings, most famously Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, as well as parties, meetings, etc. The stunning landscape of the estate has been featured in Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes” and several HBO TV series. 

Additional Historic Venues:

Gramercy Mansion – Stevenson

Overhills Mansion – Catonsville

Country Clubs

Valley Country Club – Towson

For over 70 years, Valley Country Club has been creating memories as a keystone landmark for Baltimore County weddings and events. Originally acquired by Baltimore Colts’ legend Art Donovan, the Donovan family owns and operates this premier historic venue right in the heart of the county. It provides a classic, elegant wedding backdrop with oriental rugs, crystal chandeliers, and a sweeping wooden staircase. The mid-1800’s estate dons a spacious ballroom and dance floor that accommodates over 200 guests, and an outdoor garden space for ceremonies.

Sparrows Point Country Club – Edgemere

There’s something about a golf course on the water that screams “I Do.” Sparrows Point Country Club in Edgemere showcases the striking beauty of the county’s endless waterfront while displaying the lush greens of the golf course. It’s the only country club in the county that offers a marina with 62 deep water boat slips, which makes for stunningly beautiful photos. The main dining room, more fit for weddings, provides impressive views of Bear Creek. The two terrace spaces share the same view, with each holding less than 70 guests, which is more ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, and meetings. The best part is you don’t have to be a member to reserve your next special occasion.

Additional Country Clubs:

Hunt Valley Country Club – Phoenix

Piney Branch Golf Club – Upperco

Farms & Outdoor Venues

Braglio Farms – Randallstown

The farm aesthetic has been a popular style for events, weddings, and home design over the last decade. Tucked along the Patapsco Valley on a 100+ acre family farm, Braglio Farms in Randallstown nails that tasteful look you’re going for in a rustic country setting. They provide multiple spaces to comfortably accommodate 125+ guests. Choose between their newly restored 1800s barn for a more intimate setting, or a fully covered pavilion area. Small enough for a birthday, but big enough for a wedding, family gathering, or festival.

Bortner Valley – Upperco

Bortner Valley LLC in Upperco is another one of the county’s hidden secrets. The 45-acre property located in the north-west countryside provides a perfect backdrop for your next ceremony or event. Their outdoor option captures the charming ambience with the setting sun bouncing off their three-acre pond surrounded by a rolling field of green. The indoor option offers a warm, intimate setting with red brick and wood furnishings completing the rustic atmosphere. Event packages include tables and seating for 300 people!

Additional Outdoor Venues:

Conrad’s Ruth Villa – Middle River

Padonia Park Club – Cockeysville

Hotels 

The most convenient event venue can be found at any of the county’s full-service hotels. You can rent space covering multiple event rooms, breakout rooms, and ballrooms with a maximum capacity of nearly 1,000 guests. The best part about a hotel is that you and your guests already have a room and bed waiting for you when the night is over. Check out each of the following hotels for event spaces, floor plans, capacity charts, and rates.

Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre – Owings Mills

The only 4-Diamond hotel in Baltimore County.

Sheraton Baltimore North – Towson

Located in the heart of the county within a short distance to shops and entertainment.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North – Pikesville

Business district hotel in Northwest Baltimore with over 19,000 sq. ft. of event space.