Island View Waterfront Venue

Island View Waterfront Venue family owned & operated since 1968. We believe in the magic of weddings. Let us help you create yours on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.

for the couples who want:a wedding weekend that feels relaxed time to actually hang with their guests and a waterfront...
05/19/2026

for the couples who want:

a wedding weekend that feels relaxed
time to actually hang with their guests
and a waterfront setting that does most of the work for them

you’re probably in the right place

limited 2026 weekends are open ✨
booking 2027 now ♥️

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✨currently accepting couples who want their wedding to feel like an east coast summer weekend
05/18/2026

✨currently accepting couples who want their wedding to feel like an east coast summer weekend

05/15/2026

We’re not trying to be the right fit for everyone.

This place is for couples who care more about the experience than putting on a performance.

The weekends here feel relaxed, personal, and a little like a getaway on the Chesapeake Bay.

If that’s what you’ve been looking for, come tour the property.

A lot of couples come to us overwhelmed before they even book a venue.Too many decisions. Too many vendors. Too many opi...
05/13/2026

A lot of couples come to us overwhelmed before they even book a venue.

Too many decisions. Too many vendors. Too many opinions.

Our couples usually want guidance without feeling micromanaged.

That’s why we keep the process simple, help you think through the logistics, and connect you with vendors who already know the property well.

You still get a wedding that feels personal — without carrying the entire thing on your shoulders.

Schedule a tour if you want a wedding that feels easy instead of exhausting.

“‘What if it rains?’”It’s the first question everyone asks.Short answer: we plan for it.Long answer: it still ends up be...
05/07/2026

“‘What if it rains?’”

It’s the first question everyone asks.

Short answer: we plan for it.
Long answer: it still ends up being a really good day.

The setting + flexibility matters more than perfect weather.

Ask us how backup plans work when you tour ♥️ we have a plan for the plan and a plan for that too

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Two ways to get married here.Some couples choose a single day:simple, meaningful, all in one place.Others choose the ful...
05/05/2026

Two ways to get married here.

Some couples choose a single day:
simple, meaningful, all in one place.

Others choose the full weekend:
more time, less rush, a completely different pace.

Same property.
Two very different and amazing experiences.

Most couples come here for the weekend.

2027 is open for both. Let’s get you booked ♥️

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Right here on the Chesapeake BayYou don’t need a destination wedding to get that feeling.Water in every direction.A plac...
05/01/2026

Right here on the Chesapeake Bay

You don’t need a destination wedding to get that feeling.

Water in every direction.
A place your guests don’t want to leave.
A full weekend that actually feels like time away.

That’s what this property has always been.

2027 weekends are starting to book — especially the peak Saturdays.

Address

2542 Island View Road
Essex, MD
21221

Telephone

+14106879799

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