Affordable Wedding Venues in Maryland That Will Keep You On Budget

Understanding how much money to allocate to different parts of your wedding budget is no easy task, and typically, a venue is the biggest ticket item on that list. When looking for affordable wedding venues in Maryland, you'll have to weigh location, guest count and amenities alongside the price point to find what is best for you. Venues closer to DC and Baltimore will likely cost more while opting for spots on the Eastern Shore will take your money a lot further and often give you waterfront views. Either way, we have collected a huge variety of Maryland wedding venues on The Knot Vendor Marketplace to help you with your search. Use the price filter to search for "inexpensive" and "affordable" venues and check out our list below to see what fits your style. Need additional help with managing your budget? Check out our wedding budget calculator to help keep your spending on track.

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The Cellar in Baltimore, Maryland

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The Cellar has two different event venues in Baltimore. The Cellar at Maiden Choice is located in Baltimore with its exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and rustic atmosphere. The company also runs The Cellar2 at Parkville in Northeast Baltimore, which has two rooms that hold up to 200 and 300 people. This Black and veteran-owned business partners with Royal Xcellence Catering to ensure top-notch food and service alongside its intensely affordable room rental rate, helping you actually stick to your wedding budget.

• Price: From $975 to $1,875 for The Cellar, $1,050 to $2,525 for The Villa and $1,050 to $2,725 for The Chateau depending on date and guest count
• Guest Capacity: 100 in The Cellar, 200 in The Villa and 300 in The Chateau
• Reviews: Reviewers noted The Cellar was "breathtaking, yet very affordable" and thanked the owners for quickly addressing any concerns.

VisArts in Rockville, Maryland

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VisArts is one of the go-to affordable wedding venues in Rockville, MD due to its blank canvas aesthetic, large windows and rooftop terrace that provides a view of the city during cocktail hour. Guests will enjoy the art center's gallery on their way into your party and an expansive view of Rockville Town Square from the Buchanan Event Room, which holds up to 160 guests. With a built-in dance floor and a getting-ready space, there are quite a few amenities here for a below-average price, which is spectacular for couples planning a wedding on a tight budget.

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• Price: Packages range from $3,300 to $6,200 depending on the day of the week
• Guest Capacity: 160
• Reviews: Couples love the VisArts location in the center of downtown Rockville as well as the space's "beautiful, modern aesthetic." Sunset photos on the rooftop terrace are the cherry on top for many reviewers.

Stone Ridge Hollow in Forest Hill, Maryland

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Tucked on 125 acres of rolling hills in Forest Hill, Maryland is Stone Ridge Hollow, many couples' top pick among affordable rustic wedding venues in Maryland. The expansive venue space has immense character and warmth coming from its hardwood floors, bright paneling, wood beams and rustic chandeliers. Couples wanting to host their ceremony outdoors can say their vows pondside after prepping in the dual getting-ready suites. With a bonus bar area for cocktail hour, a day-of event coordinator and a fully climate-controlled venue, this is a wonderful choice as far as affordable wedding reception venues in Maryland go.

• Price: Packages range from $5,500 to $11,000 depending on the month booked
• Guest Capacity: 200
• Reviews: Couples highlight the professionalism of the day-of coordinators and the beauty of the natural wood in the indoor event space as two of their favorite things about Stone Ridge Hollow. One reviewer even noted that the space has "so much character that there is not much needed for decorating."

Kentlands Mansion in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Just off of I-270 is Kentlands Mansion, one of the most elegant and stately affordable wedding venues in MD. Run by the City of Gaithersburg, Kentlands Mansion's rental rates fit most budgets and host 110 people for a seated reception or 150 for a cocktail reception. The grounds include a manicured lawn and side garden, both fit for a ceremony. The free parking, dressing rooms and an open-catering policy make it easy to host everything you need on-site. For couples wanting historic charm on a budget when getting married in Maryland, this is it.

• Price: Rates range from $2,080 to $3,535 depending on the day of the week
• Guest Capacity: 110 for a seated reception or 150 for a cocktail-style reception
• Reviews: Couples love the charm and intimacy that this Georgian-style mansion has, highlighting the staff's "flexibility, accommodation and open communication were truly remarkable."

Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Park, Maryland

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Whether you're a University of Maryland alumni or are seeking a large but affordable venue near the Beltway, check out the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. Its main ballroom holds 500 guests banquet-style, although other rooms and patios host smaller groups easily. From marble halls to customizable ballrooms, curated gardens and picturesque patios, there are plenty of options here, no matter how many spaces you need. For those wanting additional help, affordable wedding packages range from $2,000 for micro-weddings of fewer than 50 people to $12,500 for 500 guests.

• Price: $4,000 for the Main Ballroom, $1,500 for the Social Room, $1,200 for the Marble Reception Hall and $1,800 for the Outdoor Garden; various wedding packages available
• Guest Capacity (banquet-style reception): 500 in the Main Ballroom, 80 in the Social Room, 120 in the Marble Reception Hall and 200 in the Outdoor Garden
• Reviews: Couples highlight this venue's value, especially so close to the DC area, writing that it is "large and versatile with indoor and outdoor spots."

Historic Oakland Mansion in Columbia, Maryland

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Two centuries of history are held within Historic Oakland Mansion, a go-to spot among affordable wedding venues in Columbia, MD. The charming manor house is set on a beautiful estate, complete with native trees and floral gardens. A tented space accommodates up to 172 guests, while the Ballroom hosts 80 for dinner or 112 with the adjoining Veranda. Other rooms throughout the house can be used for getting ready, catering and cocktails, all amidst the home's regal, vintage decor and ambiance.

• Price: Packages range from $1,500 to $6,100 depending on the space rented and the day of the week
• Guest Capacity: 172 in a tent, 80 in the Ballroom, 112 in a combined Veranda and Ballroom
• Reviews: Quick to respond to inquiries, couples celebrated the staff at the Oakland Mansion and noted the venue's "interior antique charm and outdoor greenery made it a magical place."

The Fountains Wedding and Conference Center in Salisbury, Maryland

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The Fountains Wedding and Conference Center is one of the most affordable all-inclusive wedding venues in Maryland. The three different spaces all cater to different vibes, with the classic Grand Ballroom allowing for customizable, elegant events and the Sweetbay Room offering a more rustic, intimate feel. Either room can be paired with the indoor and outdoor pond, deck and patio space for cocktail hour or relaxing fireside. Ceremonies can be hosted by the grand staircase or on the outside garden terrace and both spots are excellent for photos. As the entire staff here is fully focused on helping people pull off events, the team ensures that no detail is overlooked.

• Price: Rates start at $3,500 for the Grand Ballroom, $750 for the Sweetbay Room and $400 for the deck and patio
• Guest Capacity: 80 to 275 in the Grand Ballroom, 50 to 100 in the Sweetbay Room and a maximum 100 at the pond, deck and patio
• Reviews: In addition to the convenience to hotels and restaurants, couples highlight this venue as "incredibly affordable in comparison to most other wedding venues." One reviewer also shared that the "food was excellent and they even accommodated two gluten-free guests at no extra charge."

Linganore Winecellars in Mount Airy, Maryland

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On the search for affordable outdoor wedding venues in Maryland that leave you with room in your budget to play? Look at Linganore Winecellars in Mount Airy. Ceremony spaces include a lawn overlooking the vineyard, the Berrywine Pavilion or inside the Abisso Banquet Hall, a renovated 19th-century peg barn. Receptions are often also held in Abisso Banquet Hall, which holds up to 175 guests, or the Berrywine Pavilion, which also seats 175. Intimate weddings can be celebrated in the Bacioni Room, which holds 40. Couples often opt for personalized wine bottles as favors, hiring the winery's day-of wedding coordinator and booking the impressive beverage package to have the wedding of their dreams. With so many options and amenities, Linganore Winecellars should be at the top of anyone's list rounding up affordable barn wedding venues in Maryland.

• Price: Rates range from $1,000 to $3,500 for Abisso Hall and $750 to $1,500 for Berrywine Pavilion depending on the day of the week; discounts are offered from mid-November to mid-April
• Guest Capacity: 175 in Berrywine Pavilion or Abisso Banquet Hall, 40 in Bacioni Room#
• Reviews: Couples highlight this winery's natural beauty, saying that "it's hard to take a bad photo here."

William Paca House and Garden in Annapolis, Maryland

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It is often difficult to find affordable wedding venues in Annapolis, MD, but it is possible thanks to the William Paca House and Garden. This historic venue includes a two-acre terraced garden, goldfish-shaped pond, Chippendale bridge and a two-story summerhouse in addition to the tented terrace that holds receptions. All festivities take place on the grounds of the five-story Georgian-style home in the heart of downtown Annapolis.

• Price: Packages range from $6,000 to $7,500 depending on the day of the week
• Guest Capacity: 120 seated or 180 cocktail-style
• Reviews: Couples are repeatedly blown away by the beauty and charm of this venue in addition to its affordability, especially given the fact it is located in the bustling city of Annapolis.

The Millstad Center in Joppa, Maryland

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Thirty minutes northeast of Baltimore is the charming Millstad Center, a delightful venue full of character. The Great Hall hosts 180 people within its stone walls and still has room for dancing. The wagon wheel chandeliers hanging from enormous wood beams deepen the rustic ambiance while an attached open-air patio can be used for ceremonies, cocktail hour or simply a spot to get fresh air during the wedding day. A large meadow is also available for those preferring a secluded, outdoor ceremony. With 40 acres to roam for pictures, as well as two spots to get ready, there is a lot to love about The Millstad Center, including a price that fits nicely in your wedding budget.

• Price: $4,800 for a full-day rental or $2,800 for a 6-hour rental with max 64 guests
• Guest Capacity: 180
• Reviews: Described as "beautiful, rustic and simple," couples love the charm found all over the property here, from the stone mill to the getting-ready cabin and rolling meadows and forested groves.

Bel Air Armory in Bel Air, Maryland

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The Bel Air Armory is a statement building with its castle-style architecture, stonework and turrets. While this makes a gorgeous backdrop for photos, couples are also able to bring along 250 guests to the best-priced venue on this list, which starts at just $150 an hour. There are changing rooms, a stage and a kitchen on-site to customize your day with vendors of your choosing. Booking a spot as inexpensive as this one is certainly an easy way to save money when planning your wedding. It even has a yard outside for an outdoor ceremony.

• Price: $150 per hour
• Guest Capacity: 250
• Reviews: Couples highlight this venue's availability and celebrate how it "gives you the castle shots outside without an endless budget and inside is perfect for a ceremony and reception."

Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar in Baltimore, Maryland

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Trying to find affordable wedding venues in Baltimore, Maryland can be tricky in such a bustling city, but Blue Pit BBQ & Whiskey Bar is just that and has nearly everything you need for the perfect party. This means you can abide by our DIY wedding dos and don'ts to ensure you leave the important things to the experts. Included in this woman-owned venue buyout is their unlimited buffet, open bar, photo booth, coffee bar, cocktail food, staff, microphone and more, leaving you to only provide dessert, a photographer and a DJ or additional decor if desired. The staff here truly goes above and beyond to make your day as smooth as possible so all you need to do is show up and party.

• Price: Rates range from $8,000 to $11,000 for a full buyout; smaller party packages available
• Guest Capacity: 120 for a full buyout, 75 for the upstairs room
• Reviews: Time after time, couples praise Blue Pit BBQ owner Cara and her staff for being "very attentive and eager to help."