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Anchor Inn

4.8

(23)

7617 Water Oak Point Road, Pasadena, MD

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About This Vendor

Anchor Inn

Anchor Inn is a romantic wedding venue located in Pasadena, MD. This idyllic waterfront property, nestled in a secluded cove on the Severn River, provides guests with a one-of-a-kind setting to host the event of their dreams. Conveniently located just outside of Baltimore City, this peaceful getaway lies only a short drive away from the BWI Airport. This magnificent venue is owned by Catering by Uptown, a family-run business with over four decades of rich experience in the hospitality industry. The team is honored to offer soon-to-be-newlyweds a range of all-inclusive, customizable packages to help them bring their fairytale event to life. Guests who gather at Anchor Inn are treated to stunning views of nature’s surrounding beauty at every turn. Couples are welcome to choose from a number of both indoor and outdoor event spaces for their joyous day. For a ceremony under the sun, the covered deck is a romantic waterside gathering place for an unforgettable service. This event space can be covered to accommodate any unforeseen weather conditions, giving you protection from the elements. The indoor banquet hall provides ample room for an evening of dinner and dancing. With floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and vaulted ceilings, this versatile ballroom can be decorated to suit your requirements and needs. The dedicated staff at Anchor Inn provides nearlyweds with a number of services to ensure that their day runs smoothly. The venue’s event planner will be on hand throughout your planning process and will coordinate your celebration on the day. They will work diligently to honor your one-of-a-kind love story throughout every element of your celebration, ensuring that every detail is carefully considered and expertly executed. All-inclusive packages can include catering services from the in-house team of talented chefs. They provide guests with an unforgettable culinary experience as they celebrate their day with loved ones. Friendly bartending staff will serve delicious refreshments from an open or cash bar. To ensure all of your guests have easy access to the property, there is on-site parking and wheelchair accessibility.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Ceremony Types

Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Settings

Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Service Staff

Awards and Affiliations

Anchor Inn Reviews

Reviewed On 12/30/2021 by Sabrina F

My husband and I absolutely LOVED our wedding experience here. The staff was super efficient, friendly, and very easy to talk to. We wish we could relive this experience every single day! Thank you Anchor Inn and Catering by Uptown for the PERF...

ECT day!

Reviewed On 4/05/2022 by Jade F

Catering by Uptown was absolutely amazing and Anchor Inn was GORGEOUS! I had the best time at my wedding and so did my guests. HUGE shout out to Ya-Maila who was our catering supervisor. She is a literal angel, she made my day stress free and w...

as so on top of everything. Even my guests where complimenting how great she was! Overall 100000/10. Definitely recommend Catering by Uptown and Anchor Inn!!!!

Reviewed On 1/18/2022 by Kathryn L

This wedding venue was great! It is absolutely beautiful and the all-inclusive package made managing the food, linens, and decor very easy. I had the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception here. I recommend it to anyone who wants a waterfront v...

iew.

Reviewed On 1/04/2022 by Katie K

I would absolutely recommend the Anchor Inn to anyone and everyone! We loved every single second of our wedding day and could not get over how beautiful it all turned out. We had guests complimenting the view, food and vibe of the venue all nig...

ht long! My little sister even wants to have her wedding here in a few years, so that’s when you know it’s amazing! From the delicious food and the incredible view to the helpful coordinators and their timely responses, I am so grateful I chose the Anchor Inn as my wedding venue.

Reviewed On 12/30/2021 by Caitlin S

Since the moment we stepped foot on the property of the Anchor Inn back in 2019, we fell in love! We scheduled our wedding for 2020 and postponed due to COVID. We are so thrilled with how the day went and how gorgeous the venue was. We received...

many compliments on the venue and ambiance. Our cocktail hour and reception were held here, with our ceremony held at a church in Laurel, MD. I wish I could post photos because words do not do the venue justice. The water, dock, and covered patio all were unique features that other venues just cannot offer. If I had to choose all over again, I’d pick here.

Reviewed On 12/30/2021 by Kasey Q

We got married at Anchor Inn in Pasadena. It is a BEAUTIFUL venue. Catering by Uptown was fantastic to work with from start to finish. With the pandemic, we knew we wanted to limit the total number of vendors we had to work with in the event we...

needed to postpone....which we did! It was soooo much less stress to have our venue, food, linens/place settings, part of our decor, uplighting, cake and so much more all tied together. The food and cake were both delicious! Esther was our point person throughout much of the planning and Mira took care of us for our rehearsal and wedding day. Both were fantastic to work with and kept everything running smoothly from planning to execution!

Reviewed On 10/06/2021 by Jessica A

Gorgeous! The venues required minimal decor because it is already beautiful, we added flowers and signs but that was all. They were also easy to work with and the planners made sure everything stayed on schedule. The venue also made for some ...

great photos! Our first look on the dock was perfect and the huge windows look beautiful in the background of the reception photos.

Reviewed On 6/20/2021 by Jamie D

We found Anchor Inn through a google search for waterfront venues in Maryland and immediately fell in love upon our tour. I had an inkling from the website photos that this was the "one" but seeing it in person (even in the winter), sealed the ...

deal. The views are incredible, the food provided by Catering by Uptown was delicious and their team was great on the day-of. We liked that all the food&bar was included as well as all the tables/chairs/linens so we did not have to find an outside vendor for rentals. We booked in January 2020 before Covid hit and never thought we would have to worry about Covid still being around while we were planning our wedding (and got lucky that restrictions lifted shortly before our big day) but their team was very helpful in keeping us updated on any changes we may have had to make. With such a long planning period, we did have some changes to our initial planning coordinator but everyone was helpful along the way. The star of the show was our day-of Event Supervisor, Veronica. She was so nice & lovely to meet with the week of the wedding, and just put me at ease. I knew our day was going to be perfect with her at the helm and she kept us right on schedule and made sure we were taken care of. She executed my vision perfectly with all the decor pieces and allowed us to have the best day ever- we can't thank her enough!

Reviewed On 11/08/2019 by Kathryn S

We just got married at the anchor inn and everything went perfect! Food was delicious, the views were amazing and our coordinators were awesome! We started off with Cassidy and she was very responsive and helped us with all the pre wedding set ...

up. Marissa was our day of coordinator and we received multiple compliments about her! She was on top of everything and allowed us to have a stress free wedding :) definitely recommend !!

Reviewed On 8/29/2019 by Michelle D

We had our wedding reception at Anchor Inn earlier this month, and it was AMAZING!!!!!! The food, and cake, were beyond delicious. We still have guests that comment on how good the food was! The venue was beautiful and was exactly how we had...

planned Our bartender was top notch and kept everybody's drink full. The servers were friendly and efficient. Our day-of coordinator (Marissa) was the best! She made sure even the littlest detail was taken care of. I am so happy we chose Anchor Inn as our venue. It is, truly, a hidden treasure. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect reception! I highly recommend Anchor Inn for any event!

Reviewed On 7/16/2019 by Rachel L

The view was so gorgeous that we found guests walking around outside and taking romantic pictures at sunset. It was literally a picture perfect venue. Our day of coordinator went above and beyond to make things perfect and exactly how we wanted...

Reviewed On 5/22/2019 by Jane A

The Anchor Inn exceeded our expectations! Our day of coordinator Amy, was amazing and literally made the entire evening go perfectly! We got so many compliments about how beautiful everything was. Not only was the venue absolutely gorgeous but ...

the staff was excellent! They took care of everything from the time we showed up to the time we left - including setting up and cleaning up everything before/after. We couldn't have been more pleased with our special day!

Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Tressa L

My husband and I got married here last weekend. We couldn't have asked for a better ceremony backdrop or event space! Truly so picturesque and private, too. The food and service were also incredible. We are still on post-wedding cloud nine a wh...

ole week later! Thanks to Catering by Uptown for being so detail oriented and for making our wedding day so special.

Reviewed On 10/03/2018 by Carol F

We liked the way the venue looked 2 years ago when we booked but we LOVED the airier and more open feel of the venue after the renovations that were completed right before our wedding. The staff was great and the venue is top notch - it's on a ...

dead end road so it feels so private on the water. I'd pick this venue again and again!

Reviewed On 11/27/2017 by EJ A

We loved this venue! It was perfect for a quick ceremony outside while the sun was setting, and a really wonderful party afterward! The venue was beautiful, I got so many compliments on the food, and the staff were helpful and friendly. From Vi...

ctoria who helped me book the venue (which was really reasonably priced), to the AMAZING Marissa who walked me through every step of the process (including all of the day of planning and implementation), this was a wonderful process. I would definitely recommend Anchor Inn to anyone getting married in the area. We had a wonderful wedding, and it would not have been possible without this venue!

Reviewed On 9/01/2017 by Krista W

We got married at the Anchor Inn August, 12 2017 and it was amazing! The one thing I always wanted was to get married by the water and this venue captured that perfectly with the views inside of the venue as well as the dock. It is a unique v...

enue that is beautiful. The food was amazing and we had SO many compliments on that as well as how pretty the venue was! I worked with Cindy for the planning and she was so responsive and helpful. I would recommend Catering by Uptown as well as the venue especially since the food, linens, cake, dishes, etc is included and makes it so easy! They will work with on a design for your cake as well. I asked for coral design with shells and it was perfect and more than I could have asked for!

Reviewed On 8/22/2017 by April R

I had my wedding at this venue and it was absolutely amazing! I couldn't ask for a wedding wedding day! The staff set up the reception and ceremony beautifully. Katelyn was my wedding planner and she deserves a huge shout out for everything she...

did for me. She kept my mind at ease and always made sure to take care of things for me! The food was fabulous and the wedding cake was even better. I could rave about this venue all day! I feel in love with the Anchor Inn the moment I first stepped foot on the parking lot, best day of my life.

Reviewed On 7/05/2017 by Brenda B

Amazing from start to finish!! Our venue was the perfect size for our almost 100 guest count! It was so pretty once our day Co-ordinator Amy set everything up!! All of our guests told us how awesome the food was! Having Great food wa...

s a must!! . Amy was so attentive the whole day. She was prompt at returning all of my text messages prior to our day!! We Highly recommend Catering by Uptown / Anchor Inn!!

Response from the Vendor on 07/05/2017

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our services and for choosing The Anchor Inn and Catering by Uptown for your most special event! It was sincerely our pleasure to serve you and your guests on your wedding day and we are so happy...

that you were thrilled with your experience!

Reviewed On 7/24/2016 by Kim S

The venue is beautiful.

Reviewed On 8/27/2015 by Rachel C

Anchor Inn is a lovely water front venue nestled in a quiet residential area in Pasadena. It's perfect for small weddings. Our wedding was attended by 50 guests, and the reception and ceremony areas were a perfect fit for our group. We planned ...

our wedding from Georgia, and Catering by Uptown made it easy. They utilize an online planning site where you can select and visualize every aspect of your wedding. The pricing was budget friendly, a little over $100 per head, and included rental fees, linens, plated service, hors d'oeuvres, and even a cake! The choice of linens is expansive. The ceremony space is covered, which was perfect for our August morning wedding. The waitstaff were extremely attentive and very friendly! My husband and I have food allergies, and they made sure everything was safe. A few of my guests needed special plates, and everyone got exactly what they needed. Our DOC, Amy, was fabulous! She made sure everything was set up exactly as we wanted, kept us on time, and made sure my husband and I got everything we needed the whole day! The food was delicious! We have a lot of foodie family members, and they all raved about everything they ate. My only qualm about the whole day is that we paid for open bar, and the bar was not stocked with everything we were promised. A few of the spirits and juices needed for mixed drinks were not provided. All in all though, it was a beautiful wedding, and so much more than we hoped for. I highly recommend Anchor Inn!

Reviewed On 8/12/2015 by Emily C

My husband and I got married at the Anchor Inn on July 26th. We had both the ceremony and reception at the venue. Everything was PERFECT. The ceremony area is gorgeous being right on the water and covered which is great. Laura, the assigned...

day of coordinator by Catering by Uptown made everything run smoothly.We dropped off all of our reception items earlier in the week and everything had been set up exactly how we wanted when we got there. The rest of the staff was also very professional. We heard from many of our guests that the food at our reception was the best food they had at a wedding. The drinks were also strong so worth the money! Again, I cannot say enough for how great catering by uptown was. They were super helpful leading up to the wedding. You can call and talk to anyone in the planning department and they can help you out. Also their planning website made me feel much more confident leading up to the wedding that everything would work out. If cost is what is worrying you, I can definitely say that afterwards, my husband and I feel that the food, drink, and overall atmosphere and setting of this venue and caterer did not disappoint! Definitely worth the little extra money!

Reviewed On 8/04/2015 by Danica L

The Anchor Inn is a beautiful venue. From the full windows overlooking the Chesapeake Bay to the outside covered dock, my day was magical. The setting was romantic. We had just over 100 guests and it wasn't too crowded or felt empty. I would hi...

ghly recommend this venue for a bride looking for a smaller and intimate venue.

Reviewed On 7/02/2015 by Kristin B

The Anchor Inn is a beautiful venue, with gorgeous water views and great service! Our day of planner was great and the food was delicious. We received so many compliments on our venue and how beautiful everything was. Highly recommend!