Chesapeake Bay’s Best Kept Secret: A Great Oak Manor Wedding
So you’re looking for a Chesapeake Bay wedding venue to tie the knot? No problem! You’ll be swept off your feet by the Great Oak Manor in Chestertown, Maryland.
There truly aren’t too many areas of the East Coast that compare to the Chesapeake Bay area, especially when it comes to scenic wedding venues! When you choose to have a Great Oak Manor wedding, you’ll get both the stunning coastline views as well as the small town charm.
It’s a stunning venue that’s close enough to metropolitan areas of the Bay to easily plan the wedding of your dreams, but rural enough to feel like you’ve escaped to a European countryside. Need a bit more convincing before booking your big day here? No problem! Let’s get to it.
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Grandeur of a Great Oak Manor Wedding
It all started in 1659 when Second Lord Baltimore gifted the land to Colonial Governor, Josiah Fendall…
But no, really, the land hosts a stunning Georgian-style manor that was built in 1938 to resemble English country homes. The 12,000 square-foot house features 12 rooms decorated with antique furnishings and picturesque features. There is a spiral staircase that is truly iconic!
Intimacy at its Finest!
With a maximum guest capacity of 50 individuals, you’ll be able to truly enjoy your Great Oak Manor wedding spent with your closest family & friends.
One of the biggest perks to hosting your nuptials at the Great Oak Manor is the elevated guest experience! When booking the venue, you’ll also be reserving all 12 guest suites at the estate. Guests staying in the luxurious accommodations will be able to fully enjoy the incredible on-site cuisine and beverages over the weekend.
Panoramic Portrait Views
As you make your way to the Great Oak Manor, you’ll find yourself enveloped by picturesque scenery and breathtaking views of the Bay. With an idyllic green lawn that backs up to the beach, it’s honestly a fusion of European charm and Nantucket coziness in the best possible way.
Your Great Oak Manor wedding portraits will be gorgeous both inside the house and outside throughout the estate. You’ll start your day by getting ready in one of the 12 spacious rooms (my vote is the Russell Suite!) and feasting on the best of the best provided by the Great Oak Manor dining staff. Wedding ceremonies are often held out by the water with views of the boats drifting by and receptions feature a luxurious sailcloth tent on the expansive lawn. There truly isn’t a bad photo to be taken!
The Biggest Decision
As you’re touring the venue, your biggest decision will be choosing the photographer you’ll need to have by your side to capture each incredible moment of your Great Oak Manor wedding! (I’m joking–sort of!)
Choosing a photographer you can trust to document your special day at the Great Oak Manor is no easy task and I would be honored to be considered. As a long-time wedding photographer with over ten years of experience, I would gladly be there to celebrate with you two and create art you’ll want to hang on your walls for decades to come. Make sure to reach out and inquire about your Great Oak Manor wedding today!
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