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Graduate Annapolis

Downtown Annapolis Wedding Venue
Holds ceremonies and receptions
5.0
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The Graduate was the perfect venue for our wedding reception! We were able to stay in the Admiral Suite which was the perfect getting-ready space for all the girls and so convenient to not have to drive anywhere after the wedding. Hilary was so easy and lovely to work with leading up to the wedding and during the entire weekend. The reception space is so beautiful and provided a unique space for many of our out-of-town guests to enjoy Annapolis and the maritime decor. The food was also amazing and our guests raved about it after. We couldn't have asked for a better space to celebrate our wedding! It is so convenient to downtown Annapolis. Everything was taken care of for us so we didn't have to stress about anything on our wedding day. All the staff were very kind and helpful as well. 
Mary P.
5.0
✨ Wedding Venue Review — The Wedding Weekend We Didn’t Even Know We Needed ✨ If I could give this venue 10 stars, I absolutely would. Our entire wedding weekend lived here, welcome party, ceremony, reception, after-party, AND Sunday brunch and somehow it all felt effortless. By the second day, it genuinely felt like we owned the hotel. The staff all around was so kind, patient, and accommodating. Valet was lovely, parking was easy, and everyone made us feel taken care of from start to finish. Now let me keep it real: I was stressed to the brink leading up to the welcome party. But the moment I stepped onto the property, my whole body just… exhaled. I finally felt at peace. Everything clicked. Everything felt handled. I actually got to enjoy my wedding because of how supported I felt. We originally worked with Megan, who was amazing. When she left mid-planning, I braced for chaos, but then Hilary stepped in like the wedding fairy godmother I didn’t know I needed. She picked up every detail without missing a beat. Hilary is fun, honest, warm, and just incredibly easy to talk to. She made me feel grounded when I was supposed to be spiraling and genuinely cared about getting everything right. She is a star. The venue itself has so much character and it’s definitely a busy place, and I can see how that could be a turn-off for some couples. But honestly? It ended up giving our weekend so much personality. Our guests LOVED it. The energy made everything feel alive instead of stiff or too quiet. And we captured some incredible photos that we cannot wait to upload. If you’re planning here, I highly recommend booking the Presidential Suite. Not only is it huge and perfect for getting ready… but you get access to the rooftop, which was such a gem for quiet moments, photos, and just having a private space above the buzz. If you want a wedding venue that’s vibrant, welcoming, flexible, and supported by actual humans who care this is it. And absolutely ask for Hilary. She truly made our weekend unforgettable.
Denissa R.
5.0
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