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Antrim 1844

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30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown, MD

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About This Vendor

A Beautiful 24 Acre Estate Founded by Love

Antrim 1844 Escape for the wedding of your dreams in the timeless elegance of picturesque Rose Gardens. Surrounded by 24-acres of manicured lawns and historic architecture, the historic Antrim 1844 will dazzle your guests with superb cuisine and exceptional service. Our all-inclusive wedding package is tailored to accommodate guest lists from 75 to 220. We have breathtaking indoor and outdoor ceremony locations available so that you can choose your ideal setting for your special day. The Rose Garden draws visitors in with an enchanting atmosphere and peaceful surroundings. Bronze fountains and natural flora are spotted around the gardens which add to the idyllic background. The Secret Garden is the hidden gem of this venue, bringing an intimate and personal atmosphere to your ceremony. Exchanging vows under graceful branches of an ancient elm tree is a beautiful and magical experience. Alternatively, you can eliminate all worries of weather interfering with your special day by getting married in the bright and chic Glass-Enclosed Pavilion. The surrounding glass provides an incredible view of the fresh, richly colored gardens while sheltering you and your guests. Services Offered This grand and dignified venue offers a range of services for engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The Antrim 1844 Hotel hosts only one wedding a day to fully focus on you and your guests. Wedding packages include but are not limited to: Wedding planning services A selection of dining options A premium open bar Passed hors d’oeuvres A full-service breakfast at the mansion Cuisine & Beverages We have an extensive variety of beverages to choose from- anything from house beers and premium liquors to both house and specialty wines, there is something for everyone. Similarly, the chefs at the Smokehouse Restaurant can prepare dishes from a variety of different cuisines for your wedding menu. The dishes can be served in the following catering styles: Cocktail reception Hors d’oeuvres Plated Serving Stations Buffet The historical estate, Antrim 1844 was constructed by Col. Andrew Edge on land inherited from his father-in-law, Major John McKaleb. In honor of the McKaleb’s family, the magnificent state was named after their ancestral home of County Antrim, Ireland. After falling in love with the estate's rich history, Dorthy and Richard Mollett purchased the property in 1987. The owners of the property skillfully restored the estate to reflect its original brilliance and opened its doors to guests in 1988. Since the opening, the estate has become renowned for its luxurious accommodation.

Amenities + Details

Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Park, Restaurant, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner

Antrim 1844 Reviews

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Reviewed On 8/28/2020 by Nancy B
We just had my daughter's wedding at Antrim 1844 this past weekend and I can' t say enough wonderful things about the venue. From start of planning to the day of the wedding, Antrim was a class act and they took care of everything. The groun...
ds are so beautiful and the food is outstanding, in fact one guest said it was the best dish he had ever eaten. With COVID creating so many complications (we had to reschedule from April), Antrim was so accommodating and worked with us every step of the way. We worked with Jill for all of our advance planning and Katie on the day of the wedding and both were great to work with. Katlynn, who handled the on site guest rooms also was a delight to deal with. I highly recommend Antrim 1844 for your ceremony and reception; it will be the best decision you will make!
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2020
Thank you so much Nancy for your kind words!
Reviewed On 1/14/2021 by Lauren S
So amazing and beautiful, it was even more than we could have imagined. Between our coordinator Jill, to the amazing and professional staff, they were there 100% of the way. The entire staff helped make the day run smooth and during the pandemi...
c, took all the steps to make sure all of our guests felt safe. The grounds are breathtaking and there are endless areas for photo opportunities. 10/10 recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 01/16/2021
Thank you, Lauren! It was a pleasure taking care of you all. It was an absolutely beautiful wedding. Congrats!!
Reviewed On 10/08/2020 by Nicole H
We just had our wedding at Antrim, and it was a dream come true! Our pictures are something out of a fairy tale! COVID ended up changing our plans as we went from a guest list of 170 to 30 people! Antrim was willing to work with us and Katie Co...
on was a great asset to have as our wedding coordinator! Thank you Katie for helping us have our special day even in a COVID atmosphere! :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2020
Thank you, Nicole! We are so glad to hear that you had a lovely time at your wedding.
Reviewed On 10/06/2020 by Samantha V
I attended a wedding! It was beautiful, the scenery, the servers, the venue, and of course the food was delicious! The Rose Garden is a must-see and is by far the most beautiful venue location I have ever seen. Antrim 1844, kept the social dis...
tancing guidelines in place, making everyone feel extremely comfortable no matter what their age was. There is no doubt that this is a very upscale place filled with staff members that are very thoughtful.
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2020
Thank you so much, Samantha! We're glad you had a wonderful time at Antrim 1844.
Reviewed On 9/06/2020 by Jessica L
We booked our wedding here for June 18, 2021. At first I would have said they were wonderful. We were assured by our contract and our event venue coordinator that our rooms would be held for us up until 10 months in advance and that Saturday br...
ides could not stay on the Friday because of weddings that occur on Fridays. Staying the night at the venue was a big factor for us in picking a place. After booking flowers and dj and photography and sending our save the dates our wedding plans were completely ruined by Antrim. We scheduled our wedding room booking tour 11 months out and when we arrived we were told half of our rooms (20 out of 40) were given away to the Saturday bride. They blamed covid which made absolutely no sense since our wedding is next year and we are the only Friday wedding and ruined all of our plans. All they offered me was a "whoops sorry, can we assist you in changing your date?" It was incredibly disheartening. They offered us our money back since they went against contract. If you want a place that sticks by their word don't choose this one! Not to mention they told me I'd see my refund in about 2 months so sweet of them after ruining our entire wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/06/2020
We are understandably, disappointed to receive such a low review. Throughout this pandemic, we have been working with over a hundred couples to try and accommodate all possible scenarios and address any potential concerns. Unfortunately, we wer...
e not able to exceed Jessica's expectations. Since March, we have allowed over 70 weddings to move to future dates as a result of the pandemic. One of these weddings did originally have rooms contracted for the night prior to their wedding, so when the date changed, these rooms were moved over to their new dates. This caused there to be some rooms already booked on Jessica's wedding date. We attempted to work with her to come up with alternate solutions, also having our General Manager speak with them, however, we were unable to resolve it to where she felt comfortable. We do wish there had been a different outcome but do sincerely hope that Jessica's special day is everything she dreams of.
Reviewed On 1/03/2020 by Erin T
This venue is absolutely beautiful! Our wedding coordinator helped us through the entire process nearly from start to finish. We had one wedding coordinator at the very beginning, but she was promoted to another field for the venue which was ve...
ry understandable why we were given a new coordinator. The staff were fantastic! Everyone was very helpful especially on the day of our wedding! Everyone I was emailing/calling (coordinator, front desk, blocking rooms, etc) was very helpful with my questions especially at the 30 day countdown when all my nerves we starting to really get crazy. Absolutely love this venue and the staff!
Reviewed On 12/30/2019 by Kristin S
The Antrim 1844 is a dream venue, the grounds and mansion are so beautiful! The all-inclusive package was a huge selling point to us as it takes so much stress off of having to figure out the tiny details like linens. The food at the wedding wa...
s so important to us and they absolutely knocked it out of the park; our guests still talk about it! We also loved working with Jill the wedding coordinator. She was fantastic at answering all my nervous emails and kept us on track day of. Highly recommend!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2019
It was our pleasure to take care of you, Kristin! Enjoy the married life :)
Reviewed On 11/15/2019 by Courtney D
We could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding than Antrim 1844. From start to finish, everything was just perfect! Our wedding coordinator, Jill, was amazing- so personable, friendly, and eager to help! Our original coordinator, Abb...
ey, left Antrim and we had sent her some questions via email. Jill picked right up where Abbey had left off and quickly answered our questions. I was so impressed! Our guests loved the food and couldn't stop raving about how beautiful the venue is! Those who stayed the night enjoyed their stay and the breakfast tray of muffins and coffee that was left outside their door. My now husband and I thoroughly appreciated the cake slices, champagne, and rose petals in the shape of a heart that were left in our Suite!! All of the staff and Antrim do such an amazing job. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so beautiful!! Love, The Bumgardners
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2019
Thank you for your kind words, Courtney! We wish you and your hubby all the best!!
Reviewed On 8/02/2019 by Jake W
They were great! Beautiful setting in the rose garden. Food was fantastic. Wedding planner was present and took care of every need of my wife and I.
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2019
Hi Jake, Thank you so much for taking the time to review Antrim 1844 & congratulations!
Reviewed On 6/25/2019 by Sarah B
I can't say anything bad about our wedding at Antrim 1844. My now husband and I just got married on Sunday, June 23, 2019 and our wedding was just magical. From the planning with our Antrim Coordinator, Jill, to the catering from the Antrim Smo...
kehouse, to the preparations, and organization, Antrim 1844 KNOWS HOW TO DO A WEDDING. Any questions me and my husband had were already answered, any concerns we had were put at ease, and I did not have to worry about a darn thing on the morning of my wedding. Our guests raved about everything all day, and now I get to rave about the Antrim. Thank you so much for everything, and making our day just so special.
Reviewed On 6/20/2019 by Evie V
WOW! Where do I even start? This was absolutely the best venue we could have possibly chosen. The beautiful, immaculately kept, historic grounds served as the most stunning background for our special day! The staff was beyond amazing. I wi...
sh I could remember each and every name, as they all deserve a shout out! From the front desk staff, to the bell staff, to the servers, bartenders and groundskeepers - they were on top of everything start to finish, and because of this, I worried about nothing the day of, other than marrying the man of my dreams. Katie and Jordon were exceptional, and did everything to make sure our day went off without a hitch. We filled every room in the venue with our family and friends who wanted to stay overnight, and the positive feedback we receive about their rooms, and the venue as a whole, was outstanding. The food was great, and for a guest list of 130 people, that is often difficult to say. Everything was prepared to perfection! The vintage feel of the venue was the perfect complement to my wedding vision! I would highly recommend Antrim 1844 as a wedding venue to all couples looking for an out of the box, unique, rock star venue. They knocked it out of the park in every way possible!
Reviewed On 6/06/2019 by Katie M
Antrim was the third venue visit we did and my fiancé was already tired of visits at that point... the second we stepped on the grounds we both fell in love! Exactly what we wanted for something different than the usual winery or barn wedding. ...
His favorite part was the really cool rustic, classy Pickwick Pub inside the mansion, of course. We also loved that there are so many houses and rooms right there on site for the bridal party and all of our family members to stay in the night of the wedding, which made it SO much more fun that half of our guests could stay and enjoy themselves, not having to rush out at last call when the shuttle bus was leaving at the end of the night. You basically build your own wedding day menu with the chef at Antrim, who is beyond talented, so we picked all of our favorite foods and it turned out AMAZING. Received compliments on the food for days and days after the wedding. We also did our rehearsal "dinner" on site, which was more of a heavy hors d'oeuvres and mingle kind of setting and Antrim was super flexible and willing to make that happen. The day after the wedding, we did brunch in the mansion also because it's included for all guests staying there. LOVED having all of our events right there on site, I wanted to use it as much as possible because it's so beautiful and unique. It can get pretty pricey when everything starts to add up, some small things like table side wine aren't included in the price per person, but it was worth it in the end. Staff is professional and helpful. Wish we could redo this day over and over again, still on cloud nine!
Reviewed On 3/09/2019 by Alyssa E
We had our wedding reception at the Antrim in October 2018. As Civil War reenactors and history buffs, it was very important to my husband and I that our venue have just the right blend of timeless elegance with a modern feel. The moment we wal...
ked into the Antrim's front lobby and we knew that it was the perfect place for our reception. The entire planning process was a breeze, and just knowing that every single thing was taken care of really allowed us to have an amazing day. Our coordinator, Katie, really went out of her way to make sure everything went smoothly, which we were especially grateful for since our first coordinator left and Katie had to take over with about a month to go until our wedding. We really enjoyed being able to design our own menu from scratch to match our individual tastes, and our family and friends are still talking about how delicious the food was! It was such an amazing day, and every time I look at our pictures I am reminded that we made the right choice by going with the Antrim. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Reviewed On 2/12/2019 by Kathleen O
Everything was in place and Katie was so helpful. I truly felt like I could have fun and focus on my family and friends because everything would be taken care of. Thank you so much - our wedding was amazing thanks to your help!
Reviewed On 12/15/2018 by Fallon P
The Antrim 1844 is such a magical place. My parents got married at the Antrim in the Mansion in 1995, so it was already special to our family. In 2016, my now husband and I met for the first time at the Antrim at the Carrollton Hounds Hunt Ball...
. In 2017, we got engaged at the New Years Eve Gala in the formal gardens at midnight. So, when it came time to looking for a wedding venue, we knew that the Antrim was the perfect place. Everyone at the Antrim made our wedding day nothing short of perfect. My wedding party and I got our hair and makeup done in the Formal Dining Room before going to the bridal suite to get ready. My husband, his best man, and friends stayed in the pub before going to their suite to get ready as well. We had our first look in the snow covered formal gardens and it was perfect. Our ceremony was in the Garden Room in the Pavilion, which was set up beautifully and our guests were very comfortable. We had our cocktail hour in the Mansion, but before joining our guests, the Antrim staff set up food and beverages for the wedding party and our family to catch our breath and eat some food before mingling with our guests. This was such a wonderful time to stop and take everything in. The hors d'oeuvres were just fantastic and the atmosphere of the Mansion was wonderful. Our wedding reception was just perfect as well. The food was marvelous, the staff were all so accommodating, and we had everything we needed. My husband and I had several of our hors d'ouevres stationed at the table waiting for us at our sweetheart table along with fruit and drinks. After the meal was finished, we just danced the night away until going to the Pub for the after party. My wedding day was just an absolute dream and the Antrim did everything they could to make it perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 12/19/2018
Thanks so much for sharing. We're so glad that Antrim 1844 could be a part of so many special memories for you and your family
Reviewed On 11/25/2018 by Noelle C
When we first toured Antrim 1844 we instantly fell in love with the venue! Working with Antrim was seamless and the wedding coordinator took the time to answer my million and one questions about the venue/food/pricing/dates etc. My day of coord...
inator left Antrim about two months before my wedding but she was replaced by Katie. Katie was organized and friendly so it wasn’t a big deal! The day before my wedding we got hit with a snow storm so unfortanetly the coordinator wasn’t able to make it to the venue for a rehearsal however Antrim worked with me the day of the wedding to still be able to have my perfect outside reception despite the weather! If you want a beautiful property with friendly staff definitely book Antrim 1844!
Reviewed On 10/04/2018 by Lyndsey H
We loved Antrim 1844 so much when we first saw it in January. Fast forward to September and with the grounds all in bloom we could not have asked for a better space to get married! We did have a lot of rain on our wedding day so had to move our...
ceremony indoors but the staff were incredibly professional and kind, helping us and our guests with umbrellas, directions and seamlessly transitioning a planned outdoor wedding into an indoor one. Abbey and her staff were wonderful and we could not have asked for a better place! We look forward to celebrating our anniversary there for years to come!
Reviewed On 9/25/2018 by Cassandra L
Everything about Antrim was amazing!! Abbey was helpful the whole time and the food venue and service was great!
Reviewed On 9/08/2018 by Brooke B
We absolutely loved this venue and couldn’t have imagined getting married anywhere else. They only hold one wedding per day, so you have the entire venue to plan your dream wedding from ceremony to cocktail hour and reception. Their staff is ou...
tstanding and everything they do is to help make your day run smoothly. Abbey, our wedding coordinator was responsive, attentive and her attention to detail made us feel like she had everything under control. People always say that nothing is 100% perfect for a wedding and I can say that even if ours wasn’t perfect, it sure felt like it thanks to Abbey and the staff. Our guests are still raving about the wedding, especially the food, and those who stayed at the Antrim already want to come back for a weekend get-away. Outstanding service all around! We know that we will be back for an anniversary celebration!
Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by Monica V
We were married in June 2018. Antrim 1844 is a gorgeous location with extremely professional wedding coordinators (we had Katie) and staff. The mansion and the grounds are impeccable. Our ceremony took place in the Formal Garden, and the rec...
eption took place in the Pavilion. They were very accommodating, allowing us to bring in an outside cake and use the vendors of our choice (though they do provide a list of preferred vendors, you are not obligated to use them). The bridal suite in the mansion is included at no extra charge for getting ready and for the wedding night. They were very good about getting the bridal party and immediate family out after the ceremony for pictures and making sure that the guests enjoyed cocktail hour (without them interrupting the professional photographer). During this time, we were served the drinks and hors d'oeuvres the guests were enjoying, so we didn't miss out. During the reception, we had one server dedicated solely to my new husband and me, while others took care of the 140 guests. Our guests raved about the food. It was so nice to be able to speak directly to the chef to design our menu from scratch rather than having to pick from pre-selected lists of hors d'oeuvres and entrees. We had a sparkler exit, and Antrim lit and then disposed of the sparklers after we left. I would definitely recommend Antrim 1844 to any couple looking for an elegant venue for their wedding!
Reviewed On 7/05/2018 by Erica B
Amazing venue! I love the atmosphere there. All of my guests loved how beautiful it was! The chef made our meals to order and the food was fantastic. The day off the wedding all of the staff were on point going above and beyond!
Reviewed On 7/03/2018 by Karin G
The Antrim 1844 is an amazing venue!! This was my daughter's "fairy tale" wedding!!! Every aspect from the grounds, the food, and the staff are pure perfection!!! Abbey is the best!! We could not have asked for a more wonderful experience f...
rom beginning to end!! Perfect day, perfect venue, providing a lifetime of perfect memories!!!
Reviewed On 7/02/2018 by Kelsey M
Had a great wedding at Antrim. Katie did a wonderful job making sure everything was perfect!
Reviewed On 6/30/2018 by Courtney G
I cannot say enough good things about all of the staff at Antrim. Every staff member I interacted with was extremely professional and helpful. Abbey was my day of coordinator and she made the entire planning process so much easier. She kept in ...
contact and sent reminder emails as various things needed to be decided and was quick to respond to my emails. On the day of my wedding she was so helpful in making sure all of my other vendors were getting set up. It rained on my wedding day and Abbey helped me in watching the weather forecast and letting me wait until the absolute last minute to make the decision to move my ceremony inside. All of the staff even escorted my guests from the ceremony space to the cocktail hour with umbrellas since the rain started during my ceremony so my guests didn't get soaked! The food at Antrim was absolutely delicious! They were very accommodating of my guests' food allergies and all my guests raved about the food. The venue itself is gorgeous with beautiful gardens and building that make great backdrops for pictures. I could not be happier with my decision to get married at Antrim!
Reviewed On 6/24/2018 by Erin L
My husband and I would give Antrim 1844 ten stars if possible! From our first contact with the venue we were made to feel special. Abbey was responsive and incredibly patient with our numerous questions. Antrim is all-inclusive (food + drink...
, ceremony site, and reception) but we loved the flexibility to be creative with the menu and decor. We really appreciated the plan B rain option even though we didn't need to use it (thank goodness!). Abbey was so calm on the day of the wedding that I felt comfortable turning everything over and preparing for the ceremony with my bridal party. Between Abbey and our florist, Jackie, the ceremony and reception decor turned out even better than I envisioned. Our guests that stayed on-site loved the property. My family stayed in one of the houses and it was the perfect central meeting point. The service was top-notch, the food was phenomenal (our guests wouldn't stop raving about the crab cakes and everything else!), and the property was so beautiful. We married in early June and the grounds were perfect with the roses and other flowers. We visited around Christmas and it was beautiful at that time too - you really can't go wrong with hosting your wedding here!
Reviewed On 6/12/2018 by Lauren M
Antrim 1844 was the most perfect venue for our wedding! We could not have picked a better venue that accommodated all of our wants and needs. Katie Coon was fantastic from start to finish in all our planning, and made sure the day went flawless...
ly. Chef Andrew did an amazing job with all of our food requests. All the staff were so pleasant to work with and the day turned out to be the most beautiful day we could TLC ask for! Thank you all for an amazing day!
Reviewed On 6/11/2018 by Meg B
This venue made our day perfect. Everything was taken care of by our coordinator and the excellent catering on site. The bridal suite, garden, mansion, and reception hall were all beautiful and well maintained. They truly catered to our need...
s and made us feel like royalty for the day and the meetings leading up to it. I would recommend this venue to anyone who would listen.
Reviewed On 6/06/2018 by Laquesha G
First let me say that this venue is absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t have picked a better place to have our wedding. Everything from the customer service, the food, the whole experience was amazing. The pictures on the website really don’t do ...
it justice. We will be coming back at a later time I’m sure just because of how lovely it is here.
Reviewed On 5/14/2018 by Erin K
Beautiful venue. Antrim offered exactly what we were looking for. The service was exceptional and Abbey and Crystal made sure I was able to sit back and enjoy my special day.
Reviewed On 3/09/2018 by Brooke S
Our early October wedding at Antrim was absolutely perfect. We had our ceremony in the formal gardens and it was a bright, sunny day. Our start time was 4pm so the sun was shining directly on the garden - I would definitely suggest sunglasses t...
o your guests! We had a cocktail hour in the mansion and lawn and the reception in the pavilion. Our wedding was on the smaller side, about 70 guests, so having the dance floor and all of our tables in the same space worked well for us. In the garden room, we had the seating chart, guest book, favors, and gifts tables, as well as some additional seating for the older guests who may need a break from the music. We planned our wedding from another state, but between emails and phone calls, and maybe two trips to the Antrim, things turned out just the way we hoped. The food was incredible and even better than the night of our menu tasting! The Boucher suite is incredible and I wish we had more time in it. All of our guests were very pleased with their rooms and hospitality. I would do this day over again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend Antrim 1844.
Reviewed On 1/23/2018 by Courtney F
Antrim 1844 is the most beautiful venue! I wanted a unique menu and the chef there took all of my suggestions and created what all of my guests called the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Could not recommend more.
Reviewed On 1/01/2018 by Jacqueline F
Antrim 1844 was fantastic, beautiful, and accommodating. Abbey was incredibly responsive, helpful, and patient. My husband and I work 60 hour weeks, and had little time to really plan, but Abby, and Antrim were so patient, giving great advice ...
and helping us through the process. The wedding reception went off with out any issues, and everyone could (and cannot) stop complimenting the venue and the staff. I highly recommend this venue if you are young professionals looking for a unique, beautiful, and antique venue. Of note, the food was a direct reflection of our different backgrounds, which made everyone in both families so happy. It was great that my husband and I were provided a plate of our hors d'oeuvre at the beginning of the sit down dinner, as we spend more of the cocktail hour greeting guests. Also, it was a pleasant surprise when we got to our room that there was a dessert plate (it definitely came in handy, as we were actually talking about how badly we wanted a snack). As I mentioned earlier, I highly recommend this venue for a stress free day!
Reviewed On 12/28/2017 by Christopher C
There is nothing I can say about Antrim that hasn't been mentioned in one of the other reviews. The facilities are absolutely stunning. Our guests are still calling us to rave about the Christmas decorations. It is a gorgeous place to hold an e...
vent. Seriously, if you are planning a winter wedding, go by sometime after Thanksgiving and see what they do to the place. It'll take your breath away. We had a slight problem early on that our day of coordinator moved to a new career and didn't contact us to let us know. As soon as Abbey realized, though, she took over and made sure our day was absolutely perfect. She answered every phone call and email within 24 hours. She took the time to answer every single question we had and worked as our advocate. You can tell that you love what she does. The restaurant manager (Greg) was friendly and helpful, meeting with us multiple times to create and taste the menu. He was beyond patient with us through all of our questions. He knows his food and wine and we couldn't picture working with anyone else. Only thing we'd caution: review your room contracts very carefully. We had several issues with getting the right rooms when we wanted them. That was the only (very slight) drawback in an otherwise perfect weekend.
Reviewed On 12/28/2017 by Kelsey D
We got married at Antrim in December and our coordinator was Abbey. The staff at Antrim were absolutely amazing. When we initially booked our wedding coordinator was Beth and the rooming representative was Jasmyn. They then left and Abbey fi...
t right in seemlessly like they never left. We did have some issues with our rooming contract since they changed people, but the manage Jonathan Carow as well as Abbey made sure we were taken care of. Leading up to the wedding, Abbey was always so responsive in answering all my questions and if she didn't know an answer would always follow up when she had one. The day of the wedding everything went perfectly. Abbey made sure I did not have to worry about anything, from having breakfast delivered to us while getting hair and makeup done, to making sure we were on time, it was perfect. We received so many compliments on how seemlessly the day went as well as how beautiful the venue was, and all of our guests LOVED the food! When the wedding was over they set out a slice of cake from each of our tiers since we had different flavors, my bouquet, rose petals, and a small bottle of champagne for us to end the night. Antrim was beautiful to get married at and if we were to do it all over again would still go with Antrim!
Reviewed On 11/09/2017 by Amanda W
This was the first place i looked at and the last. Antrim provides you with everything, and there are no hidden costs. They provide the food, alcohol, rentals, wedding planner, room for bride and groom, and peace of mind. After i found them, th...
ere wasn't much else left for me to do. The staff is so helpful and polite, and I cant wait to come back for our anniversary. It is the most beautiful location i could have asked for to make my wedding absolutely magical.
Reviewed On 11/01/2017 by Liz P
I got married at Antrim a little over 2 months ago. I really wanted to give Antrim 5 stars, but there were a few things that just made the experience a little less positive. I loved the venue itself, it's beautiful. They do really try to make y...
ou feel like you are having a very special experience. Our chef was amazing, everyone raved about the food. The service was amazing, no one waited for dinner, there were plenty of appetizers, and the dessert was brought out at a good time. I emailed our wedding coordinator almost daily a month away from the wedding and she always responded kindly and quickly. But here are a few things that I had issues with.Our assigned wedding planner left Antrim, which is normal in the industry, but no one told us until a month later after repeated attempts on my end for about a month to contact her. Our original chef left as well, but we ended up loving our new one. I'm pretty sure there was a wedding scheduled the same day as mine, after we were told they only do one wedding at a time. When the dancing started I was looking for our wedding coordinator to see if we could move some tables around to open up the floor and I was told she left, it was not that late in the night so that surprised me, I would have wanted her to let me know she was leaving and who to contact if I had issues. Overall I was happy with our experience, and it was an amazing day. All of my guests had an amazing as did I!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Heather S
From the mother of the bride: We just celebrated our daughter's wedding at the Antrim. When we went for the tour of the venue we were told by Abbey that once all the arrangements were made, with her assistance, the day of the wedding we would b...
e able to relax and enjoy the day! Well I must say she kept her promise. The whole entire day went off without a hitch! We received so many compliments from our guests on how enjoyable the day was. I would recommend the Antrim to anyone looking to plan a beautiful wedding and reception all in one perfect setting!!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Lauren S
My best friend and her husband were married this summer at Antrim 1844 and it was absolutely wonderful. Everything was top notch! The staff there is professional and so accommodating! Their wedding coordinator was Abbey and she did everything t...
o make sure their day was exactly how they envisioned it. The food is absolutely incredible! They were able to create their whole wedding menu from scratch. If you are looking for a venue that has history as well as stunning views - then Antrim 1844 is your place!
Reviewed On 8/26/2017 by Alyssa F
The Antrim was a beautiful location for our August wedding - we couldn't have picked a better venue! We fell in love with the Antrim on our first tour and it did not disappoint on the wedding day! We looked at many venues and one of the reasons...
we chose the Antrim was because the indoor rain ceremony option is also beautiful. We were lucky to have perfect weather on the wedding day but we were happy knowing both options were beautiful backdrops. The buildings and grounds are so amazing and we loved how the Antrim was a "one stop shop" for many wedding items: hotel rooms for guests, space for hair and make up, breakfast the day after, lunch for the bridal party, after party bar, and late night snacks. We mostly worked with Tammy who was very professional and responsive to our many questions! We loved how we could design our own wedding menu as opposed to selecting from a list of options. The food was so delicious and we enjoyed trying it in the restaurant before the wedding. We know we will be spending many anniversaries at the Antrim!
Reviewed On 8/20/2017 by Breyen H
My husband and I got married at Antrim 1844 this past June and had an absolutely wonderful experience from the moment we booked the venue to the morning after our wedding. Everyone at the Antrim was very accommodating and quick to answer all of...
our questions especially with regards to rooming since we had many guests coming from out of town. This place is truly unique and has SO much history and is perfect for anyone who wants a romantic and vintage-esque wedding. Abbey was our coordinator and was great. She was always available to answer questions and made our day go seamlessly! She provided us with a list of their preferred vendors and we ended up using many of them and had great experiences. The food was one of our favorite experiences at the Antrim. We met with the chef and worked with him to create an entirely personalized menu. Antrim includes a full menu tasting: all of your hors d'oeuvres, salad (or soup), main dish and desserts in their Smokehouse restaurant. All of our guests were very pleased with their meal and the staff's extensive knowledge of wine (check out their cellar!) and the venue's history. Our guests that spent the night were treated to a gourmet breakfast in the restaurant and it felt like we were having a mini reception :) We would definitely recommend The Antrim for any wedding!!!
Reviewed On 8/10/2017 by Natalie C
Antrim 1844 was amazing. It was the prefect setting for our perfect day. I couldn't have asked for better service. The Mansion was beautiful and my wedding party/ guests had a wonderful time. Tammy did a wonderful job putting everything toget...
her and coordinating our day and evening. My husband and I are grateful for such a wonderful wedding.
Reviewed On 7/20/2017 by Samantha J
Our wedding at Antrim was absolutely perfect. My fiance and I could not be more pleased with the venue, the food, the rooms and the service. It was a perfect backdrop for our photos and the whole day from beginning to end was a dream. Our cerem...
ony was in the formal gardens, and we didn't even need our own decorations, because the flowers and fountains were so stunning. We loved that we got to enjoy our dinner in the restaurant months prior to the wedding, to fully enjoy the menu- since of course we did not get to try everything during the reception! The small attention to detail was so appreciated- from the small private cocktail reception for us and our bridal party to celebrate before taking photos, to at the end of the night finding my bouquet thoughtfully placed on the Bridal Suite bed along with cupcakes from the reception. Tammy was our coordinator, and she was absolutely wonderful. Not only was she organized, calm, and in control- she was so kind. I could tell she cared about us and our special day, and she was constantly checking in on me. By the end of the night I felt like she was my own personal wedding fairy godmother :) We are so grateful for her hard work and compassionate nature. Our wedding day at Antrim was the most joyful and beautiful way to begin our lives as husband and wife. We wish we could do it all over again!
Reviewed On 6/19/2017 by Stephanie G
Beautiful historic and romantic venue. Food is outstanding. Beware of the wedding coordinator. She's very rude and will add unnecessary stress to your day.
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2017
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the wonderful food and our historic venue. We would be very interested in speaking with you in more detail regarding the challenges you experienced with the Weddin...
g Coordinator so we can ensure that others do not share this same experience. At your convenience, would you mind contacting our Director of Sales & Marketing at 410-756-6812 x111? We look forward to speaking with you!
Reviewed On 6/06/2017 by Lauren M
The venue was beautiful and the food is truly amazing. We picked the place base on feedback on the food and the gorgeous atmosphere. We were not disappointed. Not only was the food great but the service was amazing. The Antrim team did everythi...
ng they could to make my day special and make sure I was taken care of. From making sure I didn't faint to making sure I had my flowers they were amazing. Abbey did an amazing job. She came in two months out when my previous planner quit and she really worked hard to make sure my vision was executed. I am a control freak so I never give up control when planning events so my husband was shocked to see that I gave everything over to Abbey. But when you have a superstar for a planner thats what you do. She delivered the wedding of my dreams and made sure I was taken care of all night long. I recommend everyone going to Antrim 1844. They have the food, atmosphere and service down 100%. We will be going back for our anniversary every year.
Reviewed On 6/04/2017 by Nick C
It is a beautiful venue to have your wedding at. And the staff was so nice. They do weddings all the time but still went out of their way to make us feel special on our Big Day. It was well organized and everything went off without a hitch. ...
All of guests remarked on what a beautiful setting we had for our wedding and also on how amazing the food was!
Reviewed On 6/01/2017 by Tae A
We got married on 04/08/2017 at Antrim 1844. It's a beautiful place with several places to have your outdoor reception. There is indoor reception area available as well. All of our family members and friends loved the place and had the most ama...
zing time. You can't go wrong with Antrim 1844, from food selection to all the helps that you are getting from them, it definitely makes your whole wedding planning easier. There are few things to note about Antrim 1844. First is the coordinator. Our coordinator was Abby. She was exceptional. During the planning phases, she was very quick to respond to our questions and any of our needs before the wedding. And on the wedding day, she was there for everything; from helping us lined up for the walk and where to stand to coordination with all of our vendors to make sure they have everything they need for the day. The second is the food. The food is really really good. We got creative with our food selection and served duck cuisine or vegetable stack along with very interesting h'orderves. Our guests loved it. We just had really awesome experience with Antrim 1844 and its staff! Thank you so much!
Reviewed On 11/20/2016 by Jenna P
We are so happy we chose Antrim as our wedding venue. Trish really helped make sure everything came together beautifully. We were immediately drawn to Antrim because it is such a beautiful place, but the staff are also extremely professional an...
d all of the details made our day so perfect. We had our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at Antrim, so all of my wedding party stayed in the mansion the night before the wedding. We got a preview of the quality of their amazing food at the rehearsal, and then got to hang out at Pickwick Pub, where we had our after party as well. Getting ready with my bridesmaids in the bridal suite was one of my favorite parts of the day. The Boucher Suite is beautiful and HUGE, with 2 balconies and 2 bathrooms, one of which was large enough to basically transform into a salon for doing hair and make-up. We had so many cute pictures getting ready and going out on the balconies (where I could see them setting up for the ceremony!). We had our ceremony in the gardens, and fortunately the weather was perfect! But I felt better that Antrim was ready for "Plan B" if we had poor weather. The garden room in the reception hall is also a beautiful place for a ceremony. Our guests had cocktail hour in the mansion and gardens while we took our photos, and then our reception was in the reception hall. The food was fantastic, and everyone was really pleased with the bar options. Trish coordinated with all of our vendors to make everything run smoothly. We were able to provide some snacks (guacamole and macaroni bites!) and a cash bar in the pub in the mansion for our after party, which was a great way to end the night. Choosing Antrim for our wedding was the best decision we made, and I am so excited to return for our anniversary in the coming years!
Reviewed On 11/10/2016 by Elisa C
My husband and I LOVED Antrim 1844. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. We chose the venue not only because of how beautiful it is, but also because it is dog-friendly! Having our two furbabies being able to participate in the ceremony really mad...
e the whole event even more special. All of our guests had a wonderful time and kept commenting on how beautiful Antrim is. Also, we absolutely have to mention that the service was wonderful. Our planner, Beth, was REMARKABLE. Her ability to pay attention to detail, patience, etc. is honestly the BEST part about working with Antrim!
Reviewed On 10/18/2016 by Christy H
Antrim 1844 is the most amazing, picturesque, and magical venue for a wedding! We were treated so well, and felt so special, during all phases of planning, coordination, and throughout the entire wedding. Trish Flora, our event manager, was ama...
zing. She took care of all details, and made sure everything was done correctly. She spent a lot of personal time with us, was professional, fun, and kick-ass. We are now great friends! The food is amazing, and my guests said that this was the most fun, beautiful wedding they ever attended. I recommend Antrim for your wedding! The staff took care of us for our entire wedding weekend there. They made sure we didn't miss out on any of the amazing appetizers and even our cake, as we were so busy with photos and mingling. I love this place! Christy!
Reviewed On 10/07/2016 by Amy S
I would 100% recommend the Antrim 1844. It was one of the highlights of our wedding! You get a lot for your money and all of it high quality. They treated us like royalty from the moment we were on the premises. The food was the best wedding...
food we've ever had (which we got to handpick anything we wanted with fantastic Chef Spencer). Our guests loved it too and are still raving about the whole experience. The Antrim is one of those rare venues where everything is included in your price (and it actually is), which is not the norm for other venues. Also, you get a wedding coordinator as part of the price - we got Beth Hnatio-Pumphrey and she is AMAZING. I am an Events Planner, so I needed someone I would trust absolutely to run my wedding and she did a fabulous job. Oh, and the rooms and grounds are beautiful! There are a lot of special spots to take photos. As an Events Planner, believe me, I looked for the catch and never found it. I can't say enough good things about the Antrim 1844.
Reviewed On 9/29/2016 by Sue C
I have not had a wedding there yet but I had a hard time to get response from their event/sales person. I am still shop around and I would not take this place as I already have a hard time to get their responses.
Reviewed On 8/09/2016 by Natalie G
Getting married at Antrim was a complete dream. We were treated like royalty throughout the entire process especially on the wedding day. Throughout our wedding day our needs were met before we even realized they existed. Our guests cannot stop...
talking about how amazing the wedding day was. The food, the staff, the venue - everything was beyond my expectations! We had rain 30 minutes before the ceremony and thankfully it stopped and the staff quickly wiped down the seats. In the package you get an amazing custom dinner and a coordinator throughout the process, specifically day of. Our coordinator, Trish, was amazing. She really kept the whole day running perfectly and seemed to be everywhere at once. I wish we could get married over and over at Antrim!
Reviewed On 7/30/2016 by Mary C
I truly cannot explain how amazing our ceremony and reception was at Antrim. We started this process having no idea what we wanted or needed, and Beth from Antrim worked with us at every step of the way to make sure that our day ran smoothly....
She was in contact with us whenever we had a question, and answered everything--even those things I felt dumb asking. Without Beth, my husband and I would have been beyond lost. The venue itself was lovely. We had to move inside at the last minute, due to incredibly hot temperatures. While disappointed we weren't outside, the new ceremony location was open and still very nice. The gardens were amazing to take photos in, and the mansion itself is incredible. Our suite to get ready in, and then to stay in overnight, was amazing. The 8:00 AM muffins and coffee, while on a balcony overlooking the gardens, was a perfect way to start the morning after the wedding. The food was incredible, and my only regret is not eating more hor dourves. My coworkers are still raving about how good it all was. Our vegetarian option was gnocchi, and it was somehow better than my Italian great-grandmother's. Overall, our wedding was made perfect by the attention to detail and care provided at Antrim. I would highly recommend it as a venue to all brides looking for one!
Reviewed On 7/01/2016 by Knottie1466377265
My wedding day was fantastic, but the Antrim as a wedding venue was simply alright. I'm surprised more past reviews don't reflect my experience. When preparing for the day, our coordinator took quite a while to respond back to us and overall s...
eemed very unenthused about helping us make the most out of this day. I understand that to these people it is simply their job, but it would have been nice for her to treat planning my wedding not so much like a chore. The gravel in the rose garden made it very difficult to walk down, plus the fact that my dress had a train and kept threatening to get caught in the narrow walkway as I made it to the alter was very nerve-wracking. Our reception was also outside in the evening, and we could see guests of the hotel and people there for dinner walking around the rose garden when we were taking photos; it wasn't very charming. My last complaint is one that every wedding vendor should get, and that's the fact that so many little things are not included. Why can they not have table numbers for you to borrow, why not have candle holders that they can bring out for people if they want them, why is uplighting not a constant presence? It would not cost them much money to share these things with people, and those small touches would really be grand. That being said, it was pretty, the staff were nice, and the food was pretty good. But goodness with all those little issues adding up I can't believe we paid so incredibly much for that venue experience.
Reviewed On 5/23/2016 by Lauren W
Antrim is a fabulous place to get married. They offer a variety of options to customize your wedding to fit your personality and budget. The venue is breathtakingly idyllic, with its slew of historic buildings, vast lawns, and lush English-styl...
e garden. We chose Antrim as our wedding venue for a variety of reasons, from the food to the atmosphere. But the staff wound up being the most impressive aspect. When you select Antrim as your venue, there are several staff members working with you to ensure that you get a personalized experience. Chef Wolff is fantastic at creating a menu that reflects your personalities but will also work on a large scale. Lance, who is in charge of the rooming, makes the somewhat daunting guest room policy a breeze and was very easy to work with. Greg, in charge of the bar portion, spelled out our options and helped us choose drinks that would pair with our food and appeal to a wide audience. Iris, our head server (who we met during a dinner date prior to our wedding), was fantastic! She made sure all of our guests were happy and having fun. But Trish, our coordinator, really takes the cake. She was absolutely incredible. From day one she made sure I was comfortable asking questions and discussing details with her. She was always available for whatever I needed, whether it was a simple answer or a soothing pep talk. On the day of our wedding I felt comfortable handing everything over to her (a big deal for me...type A all the way). Our Big Day was everything we'd imagined and more! Trish made sure everything ran smoothly, and the entire staff made our guests feel welcomed and comfortable. The food was phenomenal, from cocktail appetizers to entrees. We had a blast and enjoyed every single second of our wedding day. This venue was worth every single penny we spent on it and left a lasting impression with us and all of our wedding guests. 3000 characters cannot express how happy we are that we chose Antrim. We have gotten so many compliments from our guests and can honestly say we have nothing negative to say. We look forward to revisiting each year on our anniversary!
Reviewed On 5/09/2016 by Knottie54512329
Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel provided a wonderful ceremony and reception venue for our recent wedding. Beth, our wedding coordinator, was a delight to work with, not to mention professional and efficient. The front desk, including Lance a...
nd Denise, were also a pleasure to work with, as was all the wait staff. We worked with Chef Wolff on the menu. He was easy to work with, giving us some great ideas and the food was delicious. Many of our wedding guests spent one or more nights at the Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel, allowing them the opportunity to fully enjoy the unique and special venue, while being in close proximity to the wedding. Our guests were delighted with the accommodations. My husband and I could not be happier with Antrim 1844 and look forward to future visits, to celebrate our anniversary and other special occasions.
Reviewed On 1/19/2016 by Jenn F
We chose Antrim 1844 based on the overall feeling we got during our tour. Trish was amazingly helpful throughout the entire planning process and we appreciated her help in remembering/asking about all of the little things that a first time brid...
e might not know to remember or bring up. The entire staff was on top of everything for our big day and I felt like the event could not have gone more smoothly. We are still getting rave reviews about the food, service and location! I would do it all over again!!
Reviewed On 11/25/2015 by Amanda K
This venue really made my wedding day complete. From the look to the people who work there, it could not have gone any smoother. I did not feel one ounce of stress the entire day or time leading up to the occasion! Elizabeth Fortier, our da...
y of coordinator, was unbelievably helpful and took such great care of us! I trusted her advice and she literally took the reins day of. I had to make sure I got my marriage certificate to the officiant and I was able to call Elizabeth who stopped by the bridal suite to get it. A bridesmaid's dress ripped open before the ceremony and Elizabeth sewed her in! I, personally didn't want any one to see me before the ceremony and Elizabeth made sure guests cleared the way before I entered any room. She was so sweet and knowledgeable! It is honestly unbelievable that the Antrim INCLUDES a day of coordinator in the actual wedding package. Elizabeth was priceless for both me and my husband, as well as, my family. The venue itself is so gorgeous! You really can't go wrong. There are also so many different locations you can use for all of the events of the day. The options are endless. The food was delectable! I had guests coming up to me saying it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding! All in all, the Antrim will always be number 1 in my book! They cease to amaze my husband and I in every possible way and we wouldn't have changed a thing!
Reviewed On 11/16/2015 by Rebecca H
The Antrim 1844 was an absolutely fantastic venue for my wedding. I could not be more pleased with the way everything turned out. Trish and her staff did everything possible to make my day perfect. If you're looking for a venue that does it all...
(ceremony, reception, amazing caterer, post-reception fun, beautiful accommodations for guests), then you can not do better than the Antrim. My guests couldn't get over how smoothly everything went and how beautiful everything was. The Antrim helped to make my day amazing.
Reviewed On 9/29/2015 by Julie C
Wonderful venue. It was so beautiful and since the location takes care of everything (ceremony/cocktail hour/reception/lodgings/food/bar) it is stress free. Beth was a great wedding coordinator and listened to our requests and helped to make ou...
r wedding dream come true. The food was amazing and our guests were treated exceptionally.
Reviewed On 9/02/2015 by Mandy S
I recently got married at the Antrim 1844 on August 1, 2015, and I can honestly say, I would not have chosen any other venue. The Antrim was absolutely perfect! Trish Flora was our coordinator, and she was spectacular to work with, as she atten...
ded to every detail throughout the months leading up to the wedding, and of course on the wedding day. My entire wedding was tailored and planned according to how I envisioned it, and the Antrim staff far exceeded my expectations, weaving in their own touches of luxury and finesse. Everything from the excellent food, to the romantic ambiance, to the impeccable personable service, to the beautiful grounds was far beyond anything I ever dreamed of for my wedding day. The Antrim embodies classical, Victorian elegance that cannot be found anywhere else, so I would highly recommend this beautiful, historical venue to anyone. All of my guests are still raving about how amazing the wedding was, and they said they would certainly return on their own for a weekend getaway. I know my husband and I will be spending every anniversary at this magical place where we made the most incredible memories of our lives. Thank you to everyone at the Antrim for making my wedding day a fairy tale. Thank you for your commitment to fine dining, elegant tradition, and unsurpassed customer service. The Antrim now holds a very special place in my and my husband's hearts.
Reviewed On 8/06/2015 by Amanda W
Wow, the Antrim exceeded all of my expectations for a wedding venue.The staff at Antrim made our wedding day the best day ever. Elizabeth was extremely helpful and organized from the beginning of the process all the way until the morning after ...
the wedding. (one of my favorite pictures is of her on the sideline opening up a package of bubbles for the ring barriers. She is amazing at her job) All of our guests raved about how gorgeous the property is, how delicious the food was ,and how fun the ice cream bar was.The accommodations were beautiful and comfortable. The Antrim felt like home. Thank you to everyone who worked to make our special day the best it could be. Forever thankful. Much love to the staff at Antrim. We can't wait to come back and celebrate a few anniversaries.
Reviewed On 8/01/2015 by Ana S
Great venue for a very beautiful wedding. My wedding was great, and everything went very smoothly. Trish did an amazing job coordinating everything. The venue has amazing views for pictures. The only thing about the venue is that it's very rig...
id when it comes to the number of people. We had a hard time getting 80 people, which was the venue minimum as well as 25 people for rehearsal brunch. We ended up paying full price for minimum amount of guests required despite being short a few guests. Some of the benefits of this venue are: beautiful scenery, and multiple picture opportunities; includes catering and day of coordinator, which are a BIG plus and a lot less headache while planning, no need for excessive flower arrangements: the venue has tons of beautiful flowers already, so very minimal decorations are needed.
Reviewed On 7/29/2015 by melissa g
Antrim 1844 was a great place to have all of our wedding guests stay. We loved that everyone could stay at the wedding venue, and not have anyone drive after an open bar wedding. I was a little bummed that they don't offer a discount for contra...
cting rooms for the wedding, as their prices are higher than most others in the area, however it worked out. It was nice to have the wake up trays in the morning, and then enjoy breakfast with all of our wedding guests in the restaurant too.
Reviewed On 7/20/2015 by Knottie1437440953
My husband and I got married at the Antrim on July 3, 2015 and we were so blessed to be able to have it at the Antrim. Everything was so beautiful and the day was flawless. Our wedding coordinator, Beth, was fantastic and our day was stress fre...
e. The food was delicious- my guests would not stop complementing the appetizers, salad, and main dish. The rose garden is a perfect ceremony location and easily fit my 130 guests. I would highly recommend the Antrim!
Reviewed On 6/13/2015 by Knottie06960731
We selected Antrim 1844 because of its beautiful and charming setting. Beth Pumphrey, Antrim's Wedding Coordinator, guided us through the entire process. Beth was super organized and pleasure to work with. The result was a beautiful "Storybook ...
Like" Garden Wedding! Dinner and Hor doerves were delicious and beautifully presented. We received loads of compliments during the wedding reception and after. We stayed the night and hosted a Brunch the next morning for our out of town guests. The hotel and restaurant staff were professional and helpful. I highly recommend Antrim 1844 for any special occasion and especially for weddings.
Reviewed On 5/13/2015 by Barbora H
My guests absolutely loved my venue - it has a lot of history. We had our cocktail hour in the mansion and our reception in the pavilion. Even though our wedding was in November, the gardens were still beautiful and a great place for pictures....
The service and food was amazing. I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed On 5/10/2015 by Amy S
My wife and I had looked at a number of venues in the DC area. Antrim was the last, and was absolutely heads above the rest. We fell in love with the manor house, pub, and of course all of the grounds. It didn't take us long to lock down our da...
te. Leading up to the wedding the Antrim staff was incredibly helpful and responsive. In particular, our day-of coordinator Elizabeth Fortier was encouraging, helpful, and a life saver. It is clear she and the rest of the staff have everything under control, and above all, are very professional. She helped us get detailed planned to a tee, leaving us feel very confident. We opted to have our rehearsal dinner on-site as well as have family stay on the grounds. Antrim again was very accommodating. We were BLOWN AWAY by the professionalism of the staff, who were also very personable and remembered us when we visited several months after our September wedding. Antrim's kitchen was also incredible, serving an unbeatable rehearsal dinner and wedding meal. Sitting down the Chef Spencer really allowed us to build a meal that used seasonal tastes (people were talking about the meal months after the wedding!). The grounds are immaculate and it is clear how serious the staff take the upkeep. We loved the small breakfast delivered to our rooms each morning, and the many spots to sit and relax outside. Antrim helped make our wedding nothing but memorable. There is no other place we could have possible considered for our wedding venue!
Reviewed On 3/02/2015 by Rachel G
I had my rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception all at the Antrim. First of all I have been going to the Antrim with my family since I was 16 for birthdays/ anniversaries/ other special occasions and I knew the Antrim was the only place I...
wanted to get married. The Antrim is absolutely breathtaking during all the seasons. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. I've never had anything but exceptional meals at the Antrim. Trish, our wedding coordinator, was an absolute pleasure to work with!! Trish is very professional and knowledgeable. Trish was always available to answer any questions I had, was able to give great recommendations and the best part is she was super calm and was able to resolve any issues/conflicts that came up during the rehearsal and the wedding day. I cannot say enough good things about Trish, loved her!!! Rehearsal was a perfect start to the wedding weekend, food was amazing and we even were able to have a whole room to ourselves. Of course getting married on the biggest snow day of the year will always present some challenges. I had major issues with the shuttle I contracted with (no relationship with the Antrim) to bring my guests, however, Trish took care of everything and made sure guests arrived and were picked up afterwards. The ceremony was absolutely gorgeous. Chef Spencer provided amazing food, soo many guests said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The reception was absolutely beautiful, the staff were amazing, Rita our bartender was an absolute gem. There is absolutely nothing negative I could say about my experience with the Antrim; I would highly recommend the Antrim, it is truly a magical place.
Reviewed On 1/02/2015 by Marisa M
Five stars is not enough for the Antrim. My now-wife and I spent many weekends looking for the perfect venue to host our wedding and we found it. The wedding was on Sunday, 10-12-14 (Columbus Day weekend) and we rented all of the Antrim’s roo...
ms, including a number of rooms on Saturday for the rehearsal dinner. Elizabeth was fantastic. From her patience with us and the hundreds of questions we asked leading up to the wedding to her preparedness and diligence during the rehearsal and the ceremony, she has to be the best wedding coordinator/planner ever. She managed to keep us (and our families) informed, calm, and focused on what the day was really about- getting married, spending time with the people we love, and having fun. A bonus was that she got to know us well enough that every vendor she recommended wound up being someone we were comfortable with and used- it made our lives a lot easier and reduced our stress to know that we had Elizabeth to hold our hand through the process. One of the best things about the Antrim is basically being able to pick the food and wine you want. Spencer, the chef, was accommodating and created a delicious meal for us twice (rehearsal and then for the reception). I had the opportunity to work with the restaurant manager (Greg) on wine selections and he found exactly what we wanted, including a Spanish cider that was meaningful to my wife’s family (from Spain)- and he didn’t charge us a dollar more for it. We did not have a single problem with the service we received from the staff. Perhaps the icing on the cake is that the venue itself is beautiful. We’d probably been there a dozen times before the day of the wedding and still managed to find a new nook or cranny everywhere we looked. Our friends and family raved about the wedding and how perfect it was, and many said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. We could not have been happier with our choice.
Reviewed On 10/24/2014 by Rafaela M
This venue is absolutely beatiful! The entire package includes ceremony, reception, catering and bar. We were going for a vintage/garden theme with our wedding so this definitely fit all of the requirements. Our guests could not stop compliment...
ing on how beautiful the venue was. And that our wedding was the best they've ever been to. I highly recommend staying at the venue in one of the mansion bedrooms. We had the mansion booked for the whole weekend for our parents and the wedding party. This allowed us to have breakfast together every morning and for everyone to already be at the venue for the rehearsal dinner. The food was excellent. Best food I've had in a really long time. Definitely not your typically bland wedding food. I know we'll be returning to the Antrim to celebrate our future anniversaries.
Reviewed On 10/22/2014 by Carrie K
Amazing, cozy accommodations with an amazing restaurant and bar on the premises. A quintessential inn with tall, stately beds (as in, you will likely need to use a step to get into bed!) and doting staff, Antrim is brimming with charm. If you...
anticipate you will have several guests who will stay at Antrim, you may rent an entire cottage (about 3-5 rooms per cottage) so that your guests all stay together. Would not recommend for elderly guests or guests with mobility issues as there are several rooms with steep and/or narrow stairs.
Reviewed On 9/02/2014 by Tess G
Everything at Antrim 1844 was perfect, from planning, tasting, our numerous requests to walk the property as we planned our decor, through our checkout from the hotel the morning after our reception. Attention to detail, planning advice the en...
tire way through the process, and the hospitality we received each time we went on property was beyond amazing. Everyone we worked with on property was kind, approachable, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable in their area. You really feel cared for as you go through the planning process! The food is the best I've ever had (our guests are still raving about it!), the property is immaculate and beautiful, and they really do everything in their power to make you and your guests feel well-taken care of. Yes, it seems a bit pricier than some other venues, but when you consider that you barely have to lift a finger once you set foot on property, and they handle the event managing, coordinate with all of your other vendors, and handle the linens, food, bar, and drinks all within your contract, it's really an amazing deal! Staying at Antrim the night of our wedding was really special, and we felt like royalty... a truly amazing experience.
Reviewed On 8/13/2014 by Mary G
I held my reception at Antrim in July 2014. It was truly the location of my dreams (outside of the Palace of Versailles!). I was drawn to Antrim for several reasons: The STUNNING manicured gardens, the bountiful and colorful flowers, the one st...
op shop all-inclusive venue coordination, the ability for our guests to spend the night, the fact that they host one wedding per day, the ability for our guests to roam around the grounds rather than be stuck in one room, and finally, the hospitality of the venue. From the first visit my fiance and I made to Antrim, we were absolutely in awe with every aspect of what we saw. We were led on a knowledgable tour of the grounds by our coordinator, who facilitated day-of coordination and contact of vendors. We chose our wedding day 9 months out and never looked back. Along the way, we visited Antrim several times to plan our menu, taste the menu, plan decor, and do a logistical walk-through with the coordinator. Each time we came, it was like a dream. The wedding day was magical. The only thing I wish for is that we could have had more time in the day. But, even if there were 48 hours in a day, I would probably have wanted more! We felt totally taken care of and all of our personal touches were executed perfectly. In example, we set up a sangria bar with the restaurant manager, Greg. Our guests RAVED about them! We also gave detailed instructions on how our decor should be set up; Each instruction was followed to the "T". Everything was just so beautiful. The food was just as delicious as it was on our tasting day. There were a few hiccups along the way, however. We had one particular server during our menu tasting that was less than stellar. I had arranged in advance to pay for my parents to accompany my fiance and I to the tasting, but the server handed my parents the check, with their tabs included, and asked them to remember to tip on the full amount. I was horrified. But, the situation was immediately resolved after speaking with my coordinator and Greg. I was very appreciative for their care. There was also a grumpy front desk staff member that was less than kind to my parents the night of the wedding when they asked for an extra blanket. It was just so weird to meet these people at Antrim because EVERYONE else was just so perfect and an ace at customer service! A couple of bad eggs could not ruin our experience, though! In the end, I would not hesitate to hold my reception at Antrim again. I wish I could get stuck in a wedding purgatory, where I could do it over and over again :). My fiance and I look forward to returning there on our anniversaries.
Reviewed On 6/23/2014 by Tenley H
I loved Antrim. The food was great, service was great, location was great. It's a little expensive, but considering what you get for the money it's a great value. It was great being able to have people stay right on site. We got so many complim...
ents about the food and location, and our wedding coordinator, Beth, always responded to promptly to our emails and did her best to accommodate our requests. I highly recommend Antrim
Reviewed On 6/02/2014 by Nicole H
What can I say - there's no way that I would have had such a classy and beautiful wedding at such an affordable price without having it at Antrim. I can't begin to describe how easy it was to plan the wedding with Delynn, our wedding planner at...
Antrim. She was on top of everything, gave us a timeline to help us stay on track, and made sure that she knew exactly what we wanted from our experience at Antrim. The chef was very accommodating and cooked things that were off the menu. They also organized everyone who was in the wedding party so when it came time to walk down the aisle and be introduced by the dj during the reception, we didn't have to scramble to look for anyone. They also set up the reception for us with the plans that we gave them and helped take everything down at the end. This is the place that you want to have your wedding at - beautiful location, delicious food, and responsive staff!!
Reviewed On 2/27/2014 by Terri R
I couldn't have been more pleased with picking The Antrim 1844 for our wedding on 12/26/13. It was absolutely beautiful with the Christmas decorations. Our wedding coordinator was great. Everyone was so accommodating and made sure it was a pe...
rfect day for our intimate wedding ceremony and dinner!
Reviewed On 11/09/2013 by Heather G
If I could put 12 stars for each category I would. We had out ceremony & reception at Antrim. It was everything we could have asked for. The hotel & grounds are beautiful. The staff is friendly and helpful. Everything about the day was fabulous...
. Our Coordinator, Delynn was the most wonderful person to work with. She was professional, sweet, attentive, amazing, calm, organized, wonderful & focused on making this day everything it could be. Guest & family are still talking about the wedding & saying it was one of the best they have ever attended. I cant recommend Antrim enough & definitely go see Delynn!!!!
Reviewed On 11/03/2013 by Mary B
We have been told by so many people that our wedding was the best wedding they have ever been to. Everyone was having so much fun....especially me and my husband. We worked with Beth Pumphrey to make our big day amazing and she did a FANTASTI...
C job. I cannot stress how great she was! If you use them as your venue I would HIGHLY recommend asking for Beth. The food was amazing (even though I didn't eat very much of it but everyone has been raving about it). It rained all day and night but the wedding was even more beautiful in the rain. It didn't matter at all (especially when everyone was on the dance floor). I would definitely recommend this venue to a friend. It is super convenient because everything is there. No one has to drive anywhere and its a bed and breakfast so people can stay over night. It is perfect!
Reviewed On 10/07/2013 by Scott L
The smoke house can cook there is no question about that by fare the best wedding food I have ever had.
Reviewed On 10/01/2013 by Maraina K
Working with Beth from Antrim was great! She was very attentive and made sure our day was flawless. The food was amazing and the ceremony was beautiful. It is a perfect venue to host the full wedding weekend -- rehearsal dinner, ceremony, recep...
tion and after party!
Reviewed On 9/23/2013 by Chelsea C
Let me say first of all that the Antrim was the perfect venue for my wedding day. Our coordinator was Elizabeth and she could not have been more accommodating and wonderful. Leading up to the big day, I probably emailed her 4572884 times and ea...
ch time she responded patiently and professionally. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the setup and execution of a wedding at this venue. She gave me whatever options I wanted and made it happen. She communicated with me every day two weeks before the wedding, pinning down the details of the schedule of the day, layout of the reception and minor details regarding my bridal party. She was so genuine and perfect for the job as a wedding coordinator! The day of the wedding she was always present, keeping everyone organized and calm. When my dress got ripped during the reception (a guest accidentally stepped on it) she had a Russian seamstress on staff who sewed my dress up immediately in the bridal suite. No one ever knew there was a crisis! The venue itself was absolutely beautiful. They take such pride in their events and made me feel like the most important person in the world the day of my wedding. The staff was very nice and the food was excellent. The 5 star restaurant truly is as good as people say. Every guest that I talked to said the food was phenomenal. I had a seated dinner and they got the food out to my guests as quickly as possible. You can tell the Antrim takes pride in their staff, grounds, and venue itself. Overall if you want a classy, country garden feel for your wedding day, this is the venue for you!
Reviewed On 8/31/2013 by Emily S
If you are thinking about having your wedding at Antrim 1844, do it! We had an absolutely beautiful wedding and that was in a large part because of this venue. Living in DC, I was horrified with the costs of wedding venues in the city, and what...
you can get at Antrim 1844 for the same price as a standard hotel in the beltway is night and day. First I can’t go further without saying that it is Elizabeth is a Godsend. She and I clicked immediately and she was my sanity check for the 1.5 years between the first meeting to look at Antrim and the special day. My mother and I are both very "type-A" personalities and I was first afraid that my endless questions about policies, vendors, etc. would be too bothersome, but Elizabeth welcomed them. Her communication and organization could not have been better. On the “big” day Elizabeth continued to be an amazing presence. She made the experience as stress-free as possible. We had a Jewish wedding with a lot of different parts happening all over the property and she organized all of it flawlessly. Every aspect of the day went exactly as it was supposed to. The food was amazing. Nowhere else can you custom make your menu. Everyone was talking about how good the food was. They also catered wonderfully to the few people we had with serious food allergies. The staff was also wonderful. They seemed to work tirelessly and seamlessly. The grounds and buildings are extremely beautiful. It was such a beautiful wedding because of the space as much as the planning. Our guests that stayed on property really enjoyed it and were all gushing about how picturesque and romantic it was. The whiskey bar on site is also a perfect after-party! After this long review, simply, I had an amazing wedding weekend. It was the kind that little girls dream of. It all was possible because of the beauty of Antrim itself and the amazing work of its staff, especially Elizabeth!
Reviewed On 8/26/2013 by Lauren B
When my (now husband) and I started looking for venues around our engagement, we were overwhelmed by the sheer number of details and vendors that went into a wedding. Knowing we were going to have a large invitee list with our big families, we ...
wanted to find a place that encompassed who we were as a couple, what we envisioned as the mood or theme around our wedding, and had as much under one roof as possible (ie not having to find a thousand different vendors for every detail.) We did a lot of research and ended up at Antrim. At first visit, we fell madly in love with the property. It was EVERYTHING we wanted for our modern wedding with vintage flair. And best of all, we didn't have to worry about vendors for catering, linens, tables, chairs, wedding planning, etc. or have our ceremony at a separate location from our reception. The entirety of our experience was generally above and beyond positive. The chef, Mike Gettier, gauged that we were passionate about food and worked with us to create an outstanding menu that people, almost a year later, are still talking about. We also invited our parents along for the tasting which was an out-of-this-world experience. The food was to die for, as was the service. Our wedding coordinator, Elizabeth, was a gem. She was hands off when we wanted her to be and totally organized and hands on when we needed her help. She worked with the few vendors we had outside the venue (music, videographer, photographer, and photo booth) to make sure everything went smoothly (which it did, the day was perfect in every sense of the word.) She was even patient enough to work with my near-neurotic opinion on some of the details like ceremony music. And again, the coordination of the day, the flow of the day, the quality of food, service, and beverages were above and beyond everyone's expectations. We all felt like royalty! And the bridal suite that we got to stay in as included in our wedding package was totally stunning. I can't wait to go back and celebrate an anniversary! I truly can't speak highly enough about this venue and recommend anyone who is looking for an easy, all-inclusive but still absolutely fabulous experience in a beautiful place with antique charm.
Reviewed On 8/22/2013 by Melanie G
Before i talk about how magical my wedding day was - let me start with the planning. My coordinator, Elizabeth was so helpful. She answered all my questions right away. The Antrim took care of everything! I felt comfortable the day of my weddin...
g- stress free! The food was incredible and everyone was so nice and helpful! The day of my wedding was soooo beautiful. The garden was magical the pavillion was glowing! I couldnt imagine having my wedding anywhere else! I would HIGHLY suggest this as a wedding venue to anyone! After the wedding, my husband and I found our room with rose petals , champagne, and slices of our wedding cake in our room. Beautiful.
Reviewed On 8/16/2013 by Alycia F
Upon pulling into the driveway for the first time, we immediately fell in love with the Antrim and decided that is where we wanted to celebrate our special day surrounded by our closest family and friends. The Antrim is an absolutely gorgeous ...
venue and provides a very unique and intimate setting for hosting such a special occasion. We had a spring garden themed wedding and the venue could not have been more perfect! We held both the ceremony and reception onsite which allowed our guests to experience and move about the property to take advantage of all the Antrim has to offer. The majority of our out of town guests stayed onsite and they were blown away by the beautiful accommodations. The service at the Antrim could not have been better, whether it was during a visit when we were just walking around the property, having our tasting dinner, or the day of our wedding – the service was top-notch on every occasion. The food was exquisite and we loved that you were able to customize and create your own menu which is another main reason that we ended up choosing the Antrim as our wedding venue. We also really liked that they only host one wedding a day meaning that you are the only wedding party they are working with so the staff is 100% dedicated to you and your guests. Overall, we could not have been more impressed with the Antrim and in particular, our AMAZING wedding coordinator, Beth. She handled absolutely everything with incredible ease and in a very professional manner. I was, admittedly, a “Type A” bride and wanted to make sure that everything would be absolutely perfect. Beth was very patient with me throughout the planning process (when I would email her on a daily basis) and assured me that everything would turn out perfectly and she could not have been more right– we were blown away with how everything came together and she was 100% responsible. Beth just kept telling me that all she wanted was for everything to be exactly what we envisioned for our special day and that she would handle everything so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The day of the wedding people said they hadn’t seen me that relaxed in ages and I owe it all to Beth – after working with her for months we knew that we had nothing to worry about; she came to the rescue when I stepped on and tore the bottom of my wedding dress right before I walked down the aisle, made sure that all of the vendors and the wedding party was where they needed to be at the appropriate times, and then coordinated with all of the vendors when we decided at the end of the evening that we wanted to extend our reception an hour. Everything turned out better than we could have imagined and we have Beth and the Antrim staff to thank for their attention to detail, professionalism and superb event planning skills. We would strongly recommend the Antrim to anyone looking for a wedding venue. Their level of hospitality, professionalism and wedding experience all contribute to what makes them a great venue, for not only hosting a wedding but any special occasion.
Reviewed On 7/03/2013 by Christie H
The Antrim made our wedding. The grounds are absolutley stunning, the staff is amazing and the fact that you get your own coordinator just puts this at the top of all local wedding venues. Elizabeth was our coordinator and was nothing short of ...
spectacular. Everything was planned to a "T" and she had the place set up exactly how we imagined. It happened to rain on our wedding day but that does not take away from this place at all. They quickly get things organized in the front of the pavilion and because it is basically a giant window, it is still just as beautiful. With the gardens as the backdrop, it turns into a very quaint, romantic ceremony. Then there's the food. Chef Gettier lets you prepare whatever menu you would like. With hand passed hors douvres and a custom menu, how can you go wrong? Everything was prepared well and the guests could not stop talking about the food. We had some guests stay the night and everyone said how beautiful the rooms were. There really is no choice if you are in the area, the Antrim should be your venue.
Reviewed On 6/14/2013 by Jessi S
My wedding was perfect! My wedding planner made everything worry free. The place was beautiful, food amazing, drinks fantastic and the people who worked there were so helpful and kind.
Reviewed On 2/27/2013 by Megan Q
We searched all over Maryland trying to find a venue for our winter wedding. There were a couple things that really made this venue perfect for us. First, it was the staff, particularly Caitlin McGrew our coordinator. From her first email respo...
nse, we knew that Antrim was the place to have our wedding. Caitlin made us feel comfortable and relaxed during every part of the planning process. She went out of the way to help us find what we need. For example, we were trying to find an appropriate room for my 90 year old grandmother to stay in. She took us through all the available rooms until we found one that my grandmother would feel comfortable in. From our very first visit there, you could tell this was a friendly place. The employees all were smiling and saying hello to each other as they passed by. (This was something that was very important to us.) Second we loved the facilities. All the houses and the rooms at the Antrim were absolutely beautiful. It's a historic venue, but the rooms were amazingly warm and beautiful. You could hear a few creeks during the night (It was windy the night before our wedding) but that just added to the charm of our experience. All the fireplaces were on and it was just the atmosphere that we had hoped for. Finally, the food was amazing. One of our favorite parts was sitting down with the Chef Michael Gettier and planning our meal. He was so helpful and helped us just relax and enjoy it. We LOVED our meal from the appetizers to the amazing butternut squash soup to our Sea Bass dinner. It was absolutely amazing and we're hoping to go back again (to try more on the menu.)
Reviewed On 12/08/2012 by Kate S
Our 9/15/2012 wedding at Antrim turned out to be absolutely beautiful, thank you to Antrim, our wedding coordinator Caitlin, Chef, and the rest of the Antrim staff. We had both our ceremony and reception on-site, which allowed for us to enjoy ...
the beautiful grounds during our ceremony and cocktail hour before going inside to enjoy a wonderful meal and celebration. The grounds were so beautiful, and made for such a perfect backdrop for our photography. We needed few decorations to make the ceremony site complete. After our ceremony, we easily transitioned into cocktail hour, where we were met with champagne and the opportunity to visit with our guests prior to being taken away for a few additional pictures. I was worried about this transition, but Caitlin managed each and every one of our rowdy guests with ease. We then entered into our reception site, which was set up just as we had envisioned. Our guests raved and ranted about the service and the food, which is a main reason that we chose Antrim. Caitlin was always a few steps away, and ensured that our wedding was organized and staying on our proposed schedule. This was much appreciated for a type A bride! Caitlin truly has an art, for although she had a huge job of ensuring that us, our guests, and our vendors were organized and enjoying themselves, she carried herself confidently and relaxed. Again, thank you Antrim, Caitlin, and everyone else who made our wedding day such a success!
Reviewed On 10/29/2012 by Marie A
We had some ups and downs with the Antrim 1844 throughout our wedding planning process. The first wedding coordinator we worked with (Daniel) was extremely laid back, casual, and did not seem very concerned with the details of our wedding. He ...
also was not very good with responding to my emails, which was my preferred method of communication during the week due to my long work hours. This made it difficult for my parents, fiance, and me to work with him. Then, two weeks before our wedding, we find out Daniel no longer worked at the Antrim and we were assigned a new coordinator (Beth). I was nervous being assigned a new coordinator so close to our wedding, but a few days after we got the news, Beth spent 3 hours with us discussing everything about the wedding and how the day would flow. She was much more organized and detail-oriented than Daniel, and it made me feel a lot better about how the wedding would turn out. Despite taking over a number of new weddings at the last minute, Beth did a good job of handling our wedding and made sure everything was taken care of that day, so I did not have to worry about anything. The Antrim is a very popular wedding venue with weddings Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the busy "wedding" months. We had a Saturday wedding in October, so it was very expensive. The Antrim also has a few strict "rules" wedding events need to follow that make your options for ceremony/reception times and wedding block reservations a little rigid for the amount of money you pay to have the event. The food was excellent and the grounds were beautiful. But, after all the issues we had leading up to the wedding, it is difficult for me to justify the amount of money we paid when I look back on the poor service we had to deal with the first 11 1/2 months of our wedding planning. I would recommend the Antrim as a wedding venue with the understanding that it is expensive. I would also recommend getting referrals for the wedding coordinators before picking one. (FYI - I can recommend Beth Pumphrey).
Reviewed On 10/18/2012 by Nhu P
I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT ANTRIM! From the moment we first visited this place to the after wedding check out, everything was SUPERB and topnotch! While I was planning our wedding, like any bride-to-be, I would read tons of reviews o...
f vendors and always wonder if they were ever exaggerating about the vendor. And if you are, trust me when I say Antrim could not be beat! Like everyone else has said, guests were blown away by the food, the service, and the beauty of the property. Many have complimented us saying that it was BY FAR, one of THE best weddings they had ever gone to! Even with the distance (and a lot of my guests were from VA) they said it was totally worth it! The food, incredible! Where can you go and completely customize your menu to include split lobster tail wrapped around a crab cake?! If you are a foodie like me and want to impress your guests, honestly, what better way than with fresh tuna wontons, duck egg rolls, scallops, and thats just to name the h'ordevres! Im talking so much about the food because I know when I was reading reviews, I really wanted to know what was included in the price and packages and no one ever discussed the food per say, except that it was great! So that was just a little tidbit I wanted to throw in. But honestly, they make you feel so special and so important there and what better day than your wedding day to be treated so fantastically?! I am a part-time wedding planner and could go on and on about how fabulous they are. But just trust me when I say, you will NOT REGRET having your wedding here!!! And Elizabeth, such a Godsend! She was absolutely amazing through the entire planning process and could not be more thankful to have worked with her! Shes the sweetest person ever and will genuinely care about you and your wedding! Chef Michael, amazing. A true culinary master. All Antrim staff members, hospitality at its finest! Truly the best people you could ever want to work with!!!!
Reviewed On 7/30/2012 by sophear p
My wedding day was beautiful and Antrim 1844 was the perfect location! Everything went very smoothly and Daniel was great at coordinating! I chose a photographer, cake, DJ, and Florist who were used to working at this venue and so I was very pl...
eased with how smooth things went. The decorations were gorgeous and the food was very awesome. Everyone at my wedding said it was one of the most beautify weddings they had ever been to. Everything was awesome!
Reviewed On 6/27/2012 by evelyn b
When they went to Antrim, my daughter and (now) son-in-law gave it a "10 out of 10." Now, three days after the wedding, what did we love most? The buildings and grounds are simply lovely--many guests were just amazed. Having a meal prepared ...
by Chef Gettier is a pure pleasure. The day is yours and yours alone, with only one wedding at Antrim each day. Had we not been blessed with perfect weather, a lovely indoor option for the ceremony was available. The guest rooms are carefully tended and interesting...not for those who want a chain hotel experience. As MOB I liked that there were no surprises...Antrim delivered on their promises. They do a LOT of weddings, and suggest an event flow that worked very smoothly. The vendors they recommended (e.g. Bradley photographer) were spot-on. I'd have to say what was best from my perspective was knowing that an experienced and skilled wedding coordinator, Elizabeth Fortier, was there on the wedding day to smooth out any bumps along the way, which left me free to enjoy visiting with people I love and see only occasionally. Elizabeth's eyes were everywhere. She radiates joy in what she's doing, makes every effort for a magical day, and is tough and competent enough to handle the unexpected. An aside...not about Antrim. A wedding is an enormously complex event. My word of advice to engaged couples and those supporting them is that you don't need all that's being sold to you by the websites...think about what is really important to you, and focus on just those things. Stay flexible...expect a few bumps and stay calm when the unexpected happens. (I didn't get 100% on this!) Venue can be key to your day, and Antrim is a terrific choice.
Reviewed On 6/09/2012 by Samantha B
We had both our ceremony and reception at the Antrim 1844. The first time we visited I fell in love with it. The atmosphere, the staff and service were impecable. The garden was breathtaking and I knew that was where I wanted to be married. Luc...
kily the weather cooperated with us and we were able to have our ceremony outside and it was everything I had dreamed of. Our wedding coordinator was Elizabeth Fortier and she was amazing. She was easy to keep in touch with and she answered all my crazy questions. The day of the wedding went perfectly. The only crisis we had (my train getting dirty before the ceremony) was quickly fixed by Elizabeth and the magic of club soda! The food there truly lives up to all the reviews. I've never had wedding food that tasted that fantastic before, it was truly incredible, and I think all of our guests' cleaned plates attested to that as well.
Reviewed On 4/25/2012 by Jessica L
Amazing food, perfect venue and friendly staff! Fairy tale wedding!
Reviewed On 1/06/2012 by Sarah K
I would, hands down, recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. We were looking for a place we could stay the night before and the night of the wedding and a place that only did one wedding a day. You get one person that handles your wedding ...
(EXTREMELY IMPORTANT). There is nothing like calling and talking to the SAME PERSON EVERY TIME! We were lucky to have Lee. She was AMAZING! I never had to worry about anything with her. We have gotten so many compliments on how this was THE BEST wedding everyone had been to...I know that had so much to do with the venue, Lee, and the food. My only complaint is that it was pretty pricy and they weren't awesome about giving you and your guest deals on the room. (Our room was free on our wedding night and we had a choice of any room on the property). They really helped make my wedding day a day I will NEVER FORGET. :)
Reviewed On 12/22/2011 by Valerie R
We spent the weekend of our wedding (our little mini honeymoon) at the Antrim. What a lovely experience. The staff was wonderful and we really enjoyed the Smokehouse Restaurant. We went in the fall and I can only imagine how nice the Antrim ...
would look decorated for the winter holidays or how beautiful the gardens and outdoor activities would be in the spring and summer seasons. I would highly recommend the Antrim for a weekend getaway. I cannot wait to go back for our anniversary next year.
Reviewed On 12/15/2011 by Alicia T
When starting to peruse reception venues my fiancé, Mike, and I truly had no idea what we were looking for. All we knew was that we wanted to be close to home (Frederick). So, I did the typical ‘look on The Knot, look on The Wedding Channel’ to...
find different venues in the area. We did not have a set date when we started to look at venues because we knew that it would be difficult for us to find our exact date prior to speaking with venues with only a little under a year before our wedding. (we started looking in Dec 2010 and knew that we wanted to get married in Fall 2011). When I called Antrim I knew NOTHING about it except for the online pictures. I thought "hmm, this looks nice." And then I was put into contact with Elizabeth. After many other phone calls to different venues and a few on site visits, Elizabeth was the FIRST person to congratulate me on my engagement (come on, this is a huge thing!!) and wanted to hear “our” story. From that very moment I was hooked because I knew she care and that we’d be taken good care of! That phone call was followed up by an initial in person meeting with Elizabeth to review the grounds (which I was even more hooked after that!) and gradually lead to a signed contract and the wedding planning began! Elizabeth was always so kind and caring to ALL (I had a lot) of questions. She provided suggestions for other vendors (DJ, hair, make up, etc), helped us work with our planned budget, promptly answered all emails and phone calls, and made sure that our day was just as imagined. We were thoroughly impressed by the quality and quantity of food provided for our party (110 people) and received an enormous amount of compliments from every one of our guests about the venue space and food. The only problem that we had was there was an issue with our decorator and Elizabeth in setting up the tables/table numbers. Basically, Antrim set up the tables correctly with the correct table arrangement and number of chairs, but our decorator accidentally reversed the table numbers. This was not double checked by Elizabeth so when our guests went to sit down there was a lot of confusion and rearranging of place settings to make everyone fit. Our guests stated that they didn’t mind or even notice, but for me, the bride, this was a huge upset because it took so much time and energy into making that seating chart work! Other than that – everything was perfect and I truly felt special on our wedding day. We also absolutely adored the free night’s stay in the Boucher Suite and complimentary breakfast at our door and with our family in the dining room the next day. It’s like you’re royalty and since we‘re waiting to take our honeymoon it was much needed! We highly recommend Antrim 1844 as a reception venue!! They’re above and beyond the rest!
Reviewed On 12/07/2011 by Andrea C
Everything was GREAT!

Contact Info for Antrim 1844

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30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown, MD
(410) 756-6812
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