Where Elegance Meets The Chesapeake

The Herrington Difference, From Start To Finish

Your wedding should feel like more than a beautiful day—it should feel like an experience you and your guests will remember for years to come. At Herrington on the Bay, waterfront beauty, exceptional service, thoughtful details, and warm hospitality come together to create celebrations that feel uniquely yours. From the first planning conversation to the last dance, our team is here to make every moment effortless, meaningful, and unforgettable.

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Herring Bay Garden
Watch the landscape unfold as you wander charming pathways and stone bridges through our lush gardens. Discover a picturesque gazebo and butterfly garden before making your way to the water, where a breathtaking beachfront ceremony setting awaits with sweeping Bay views. Surrounded by nature, water, and the people you love, the Herring Bay Garden feels like a world away.

Herrington Yacht Club
Continue the celebration at the Yacht Club, a charming two-story waterfront estate where historic character meets modern coastal style. Mingle and sip cocktails on the waterfront patio overlooking the marina, then step inside where warm wood accents and natural light create an elegant atmosphere with a stunning crystal chandelier over the dance floor.

Herring Bay Garden & Yacht Club

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The Lawn
Exchange your vows on our private waterfront ceremony Lawn, where a cascading waterfall, lush greenery, and native blooms create an enchanting garden oasis. The ceremony arch frames sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay and the water stretching endlessly beyond you. Surrounded by nature and breathtaking waterfront views, it’s a setting that feels both intimate and extraordinary.

Chesapeake Ballroom
The Chesapeake Ballroom offers an extraordinary setting to make entirely your own. Beneath soft tulle, twinkling lights, and a timeless crystal chandelier, this elegant, tented venue brings the beauty of an open-air celebration together with the comfort of a beautifully designed reception space. Our private cocktail hour patio opens to sweeping views of the Chesapeake, offering the perfect setting for curated cocktails, conversation, and gathering around the fire before stepping onto the 180-foot waterfront dock to watch sailboats drift across the horizon and take in golden-hour moments as the sun sets over the Bay. A waterfront paradise, beautifully designed for your celebration.


The Lawn & Chesapeake Ballroom

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Questions? We're here to help.

We’ve gathered some of the questions we hear most often about weddings at Herrington. Our goal is to give you the information you need to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for throughout the planning process.
Don’t see your question here? Just reach out.

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Our experienced Event Specialists bring your wedding vision to life, helping you create a seamless and personalized celebration—from floor plans and menus to event design and rentals. Your Reception Coordinator manages the behind-the-scenes logistics of your ceremony and reception, coordinating vendors, timelines, and staff so you can relax and enjoy every moment of your celebration.

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Although Herrington does not provide a wedding ceremony coordinator, we can add this service to your contract. Pricing depends on the date/time of your event. Herrington does supply ceremony guidelines to all of our clients.

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Herrington includes a complimentary one-hour rehearsal time based upon availability.

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Herrington on the Bay provides a rain plan for your reception. We can quickly relocate your ceremony within the facility that you have reserved for your reception at no extra cost.

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Yes, the power is within 25 feet of the lawns and is available for podiums, musicians, and other ceremony needs.

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60-100 guests.

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160 guests.

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Between 200-230 guests, depending on the meal service and up to 300 guests with the rental of a tent extension.

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Directions and GPS addresses for our ceremony and reception sites are located on our website at www.herringtononthebay.com. Herrington can provide an original copy of written directions that you may reproduce and distribute at your discretion.

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Yes. We have ample, free parking whether your event is located in one of the rooms of the Herrington Yacht Club or Chesapeake Ballroom.

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Herrington’s staff wears all black catering attire. A more casual style uniform may be worn upon request.

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Herrington furnishes white folding chairs for wedding ceremonies. These chairs are cleaned 30 minutes prior to your ceremony.

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No. Once you have reserved our services or property for your event, we no longer offer the date and/or location to other guests and therefore, we may not resell the date if your event is cancelled.

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Yes. Maryland State Law requires that any labor cost applied to catered parties for 12 or more guests must be taxed at the Maryland Sales Tax rate.

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The labor cost is not a gratuity. It is used to pay salaries and wages. Any voluntary tips you choose to offer in addition to the labor cost are very much appreciated.

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Herrington permits each client to provide their own unique flowers and centerpieces.

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The Inn at Herrington Harbour is located on site, and has 34 guest rooms and 11 suites available to rent. Honey's Farmhouse is located at our farm and features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a full kitchen, and sleeps up to 13 people. You can request booking information through Herrington on the Bay.

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The Anne Arundel County Department of Health requires that any leftover food be handled only by Herrington on the Bay, the licensed food service facility.

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Herrington on the Bay provides exclusive food and beverage services to anyone hosting an event at our site. Aside from supplying your own wedding cake, no other food or beverages may be provided by outsider suppliers.

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Herrington is a full service caterer and exclusively provides all food, linens or other needs at the best value possible.

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Herrington on the Bay owns the liquor license for the property. Therefore, if your event is held at our property, you may not bring your own spirits or liquor.

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Testimonials

Everything about our wedding was a dream and it all came true due to Amber, Lexi, and the rest of the staff. Amber was incredible with helping plan our wedding. She was so easy to work with and accommodating. Lexi was our day of coordinator and I immediately felt at ease with her. She made the day the absolute best. The venue was incredible. All of the guests were commenting on the location and the opportunity to hang out in different areas (the tent, the patio, and the dock). The staff made the day so easy, we didn't have to lift a finger if we didn't want to. They were beyond accommodating. Our ceremony went so smooth due to the Herrington staff and all of our vendors. I cannot recommend this place enough. I would get married here over and over.”   

- Laura and Michael

6.19.26

“Herrington on the Bay itself is breathtaking. The grounds are stunning, with lush flower gardens buzzing with butterflies and bees, and the gentle sound of the ocean crashing nearby adds the perfect natural soundtrack to your day. Every corner feels like it was made for a wedding- so romantic, serene, and utterly magical. The staff at Herrington on the Bay were an absolute joy to be around- they made us feel like family from the moment we arrived. Every detail was handled with care, and you could truly feel how much they genuinely care about the couple, the guests, and the day. And the food… WOW. It was absolutely outrageous- hands down the best food you’ll ever have at a wedding. Every bite was incredible, and it added so much to the celebration."

- Carliana and Ben

8.22.25

“We could not have asked for a more magical setting for our wedding. From the moment we began planning, the team at Herrington on the Bay made us feel completely supported, helping us navigate the logistics of a celebration with ease. The view is stunning and our guests are still talking about the delicious food and nitro ice cream bar. We can’t wait to come back in the future!

-  Sarah and Aubrey

5.3.26

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