Beautiful Waterfront Venue Outside Ocean City, MD
151 to 200 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Situated on the Isle of Wight Bay, the Ocean Pines Yacht Club features a spacious second-story ballroom with hardwood floors, separate groom and bridal suites, a private bar, and stunning view of the Ocean City skyline. The large outdoor patio is perfect for waterfront ceremonies.
Our waterfront views, and gorgeous greens with exquisite interiors and catering options to please a variety of tastes and budgets. Whether your event is a grand affair or an intimate gathering, Ocean Pines Yacht Club can help make your wedding spectacular with the people you cherish most.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$1
Ceremony:
$1,500
Bar services:
$17 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Jun and Sept-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.035 reviews
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The Ocean Pines Yacht Club is highly praised as a wedding venue, with reviewers mentioning the exceptional staff, beautiful views, and delicious food. Lia, the event coordinator, is particularly commended for her professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail. The venue itself is described as stunning, with a gorgeous ballroom and panoramic views of the marina and Ocean City skyline. Overall, couples highly recommend the Ocean Pines Yacht Club for a stress-free and unforgettable wedding experience.- Top reviews
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Walter C
5.0
12/25/2023
Awesome staff and Venue. We were so pleased and happy with our wedding. OCPY made it such an easy process for us. Highly recommend.
La'Taria J
5.0
8/08/2023
Great atmosphere! Recently had my wedding here and it is such a beautiful venue with great food. Lia and Angie both were so great to work with. I would definitely recommend this venue!!
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Sandy C
5.0
4/10/2023
The Ocean Pines Yacht Club exceeded all of my expectations as a bride. Not only is the venue updated and gorgeous, the view of ocean city is perfect. Now it’s not hard to find a venue on the eastern shore with a great water view, but it is hard to find one that hits it out of the park for every other aspect. The food was beyond amazing. We have been getting compliments on it for months. One of our guests went to four weddings last year and the food at ours was their favorite. It was so delicious. The best part in my opinion of having our wedding at OPYC - was Lia the event coordinator along with all of her event staff. Lia was with us every step of the way, and she was truly amazing. She made sure every aspect of the day was perfect and the staff at OPYC was amazing through the entire evening. She answered every email and question I had no matter what it was. She made sure we had everything we wanted and needed for our day, and we can’t thank her enough. If you want to have the best stress free day- book here. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day if I tried - all thanks to OPYC and the fantastic staff!
Erin K
5.0
2/01/2023
I cannot recommend the Yacht Club enough for your special day! The food, the staff and the venue are second to none. They made my day absolutely perfect! It is the perfect spot if you are looking for a beach wedding!
Summer H
4.0
1/30/2023
Our wedding turned out beautiful. We were supposed to have our ceremony outside, but a tropical storm had other plans. I was freaking out, but the venue worked with us to turn the inside into a beautiful ceremony and reception space. It wasn't what I envisioned, but it really was breathtaking. It is an incredible venue. Awesome views inside and outside. Perfect for a waterfront wedding with a safe backup plan, pending weather, any time of year!
The food is INCREDIBLE....like best wedding food ever and so much of it! Our guests raved about it!
My only complaint was the bar....we had several guests complain about the bartenders and their attitudes, which I didn't personally experience. I didn't want our guests to have to pay for anything, so we did the basic open bar package. However, the bar keeps ALL alcohol available so guests could upgrade their liquor at a cost. If guests were willing to pay for the upgrade, then I guess that's on them, but then it felt like we paid for nothing. I guess it's a catch 22: its nice that the alcohol was available for guests who wanted it, but at the same time, I kind of wish it wasn't. I wish the bar was only stocked with what we paid for in our package. But this is really my only complaint.
The venue is perfect. The venue coordinators are ON IT and amazing. Food is the best ever. The location is very convenient for hotels and transportation.
Michael S
5.0
11/22/2022
My now wife and I had the time of our lives here. Couldn't of been better. Thanks Lea and everyone that participated with our big day.
Hailey G
5.0
11/18/2022
We absolutely loved our wedding at the Venues at Ocean Pines. Angie and Lia were phenomenal -- communicative, attentive to detail, committed to bringing our vision to life, and joys to work with. The space is large and accommodating of pretty much any style; the food was fantastic; the views were to die for. Cannot recommend this venue (and these people) enough!
Krista S
5.0
10/10/2022
If you want breathtaking views, incredible photos, a gorgeous ballroom, fantastic food, and a great time at your wedding/event, look no further. The team at OPYC, especially Lia and Angie, are top-notch at what they do. They express so much love for you in hosting your event- there is no better way to put it. They just make you feel welcome and give the best tips to make your day perfect. We can’t wait to buy a place in the community and go there all the time.
The prices could not be beat, the food was fantastic (the chef even made some Cambodian apps for our heritage station), the orange and grapefruit crushes got everyone on the dance floor, and the band playing downstairs was an added bonus. 10/10 for the perfect day!! (Pro tip: Get the crab cake balls and the raw bar!)
Erin C
5.0
9/24/2022
My husband and I cannot recommend The Venues at Ocean Pines enough. We had our wedding at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, and we couldn't have dreamed up a more perfect day. We actually booked our wedding with this venue while we were still living on the west coast, which I like to highlight because it shows how amazing Angie and Lia's communication and helpfulness were from day 1. They are fantastic to work with, from beginning to end. Just like any bride, I had a million questions and both of them responded so quickly. Everything- from booking to tasting to the big day was handled with such professionalism, and Angie and Lia were also so fun to work with and so incredibly kind! As for the actual wedding day, oh my goodness, I could go on and on and on about how perfect it was. Everything went off without a hitch, the entire staff was incredible and everything was so organized. Our guests were incredibly impressed with everything about this venue, from the scenery to the amazing food and beverages to the incredible staff. I cannot recommend the Yacht Club enough!! Thank you for making our day the best ever, OPYC!!
Karen E
5.0
6/02/2022
Absolutely amazing . We couldn’t have been happier with OC yacht club . We are so very thankful 👍 They exceeded all of our expectations!
Shelby P
5.0
6/01/2022
OPYC was a fantastic venue for our wedding!! Although it was pretty much a hurricane during our wedding weekend, Lia was able to have a plan B and move everything inside. Everything went smooth and without any hiccups thanks to Lia and the staff at OPYC. The groom and I were so pleased with the attentiveness and helpfulness during the whole day. The food was delicious, the drinks were awesome and everyone spoke so highly of the bartenders. The bridesmaids and myself were onsite all day using the bridal suite which was such a great space. It was an awesome experience and I would highly recommend using this venue!!!
Corrin J
5.0
5/12/2022
There aren't enough words to express how incredible this venue is. I knew this was the wedding venue for us as soon as we stepped into the gorgeous ballroom. The views of the bay and Ocean City sky line are stunning and the overall venue is immaculate! There is a beautiful bridal/groom suite. If you're looking for a venue where everything is in one place, this is it! We were so happy our guests didn't have to travel to separate venues for the ceremony and reception. Everything is right there, you don't have to leave! All the tables, chairs, linens, china, ceremony chairs, and arbor are included in the price. It's pretty much all-inclusive! I would be remiss if I didn't mention the staff. Lia and her team are AMAZING. They are so organized, professional, and accommodating. We didn't have to worry about a single thing and they kept the timeline of the day moving. We got so many compliments on the hors d'oeuvres and dinner. We even had a soft pretzel bar as a late night snack! Everything you could ever want in a coastal wedding venue is right at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club. If I could give them 500 stars, I would! Thank you for EVERYTHING! It was a perfect day thanks to The Venues at Ocean Pines! They played a major role in making our wedding dreams come true.
Tracy J
5.0
4/19/2022
Lia and her staff knocked it out of the park, we celebrated our son and new brides wedding 04/16/2022. From the very start of planning Lia knew the brides vision and made it happen. The venue is top notch, from every little detail to the food, lighting, service of staff! It truly was the BEST experience ever and made Austin & Corrin's happily ever after perfect!!
Amy B
5.0
10/15/2021
The venue is spectacular! As soon as I laid my eyes on this site , after viewing several others , I knew this was the one! Lia & her staff are so friendly, easy to work with & willing to answer any questions. Lia is amazing!!! A huge shout out to the staff that worked on Sunday Oct 3rd, you treated me so kind & I genuinely enjoyed talking with you all! Thank you for the friendly hospitality, it goes such a long way!!
My wedding day dreams came to life!! I couldn’t be happier!
Melissa C
5.0
10/13/2021
This place was everything I had hoped for and had searched so long for! My in-laws moved in next door and are regulars at the restaurant/bar. Angie and Lia know exactly what they’re doing. If you love communication I wouldn’t rate that a 5 just because they’re so busy!! It was pretty hard to reach them sometimes. However, it didn’t bother me because I trusted them 100% they’re season veterans.
The bridal suite was great! Large enough for all 8 of my bridesmaids to get ready in.
Even with my DJ running late they had everything under control. The set up was quick. Everything looked beautiful! We had the absolute BEST DAY EVER and could not thank the team at the club enough. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our food was amazing! We did buffet style and our guests LOVED being able to eat what they wanted.
If you’re looking for a beach wedding this is seriously the next best thing. Our guests never knew the restaurant/venue even existed! They thought it was beautiful and want to go back just to have a meal or a drink. The bay is beautiful. Especially at sunset! I recommend taking day after photos on the beach! Definitely consider this venue! 10/10 would recommend
Lauren H
5.0
6/21/2021
We had our wedding at the OPYC in May 2021 and had the best experience! We had a longer engagement and from the time we started working with the venue coordinator, Lia, until the end, she was AMAZING. Super responsive and accommodating. The day of staff was incredible. The views from the YC are spectacular and our guests raved about the food. We loved the bar setup and cocktail hour on the balcony. I can't recommend the YC enough.
Carol R
5.0
5/11/2021
The Venues at Ocean Pines- Yacht Club on Maryland’s Eastern Shore is absolutely perfect! The ballroom is amazing with the polished wood floors, vaulted ceilings and beautiful windows all around highlighting the breathtaking panoramic views of the marina and skyline of Ocean City, Maryland. My daughter’s ceremony was on the lovely patio near the docks and the reception was in the elegant ballroom! It all starts with the Event Coordinator, Lia! Lia is kind, friendly, knowledgeable and so easy to talk to! She is responsive and was very understanding during the pandemic with rescheduling! Lia gave all the facts and is very upfront with the prices and selections. She is above 5 stars! The catering by the Yacht Club was delicious. Guests are still contacting us to rave about the delicious appetizers and entrees. The Venues at Ocean Pines-Yacht Club was amazing!
Katie C
5.0
5/11/2021
Lia, the event coordinator, is excellent! She is very friendly, honest and upfront about pricing and availability. She was great throughout the pandemic with rescheduling multiple times. The ballroom was gorgeous and the view is unbelievable. The food was fantastic and top notch!! Lia made sure everything was smooth and wonderful!!
Macey P
5.0
8/17/2020
This was the perfect venue for my husband and I! The food was amazing and we received so many compliments from our guests. Our wedding day was gloomy and rainy, so we ended up getting married in the ball room. It was beautifully decorated and thankfully we didn’t even mind getting married inside because it looked so nice and elegant with the high ceilings and windows surrounding the entire room. The outdoor view was still great even with the weather. From the beginning of wedding planning Lia, the coordinator, was kind and incredibly helpful. All the other staff were also great and we had a server providing us with drinks and food while my bridesmaids and I got ready during the day in the bridal suite. Overall it was a perfect place to get married!!
Hillary C
5.0
9/24/2019
Absolutely amazing, we could not have asked for a better venue, from the views to the coordinator Lia who helped make the day flow smoothly.
It truly was a dream come true day
Erika S
5.0
11/08/2018
Beautiful venue! Excellent food! Great staff!
The Yacht Club was our best pick at a venue on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We truly enjoyed working with the staff throughout the process. And the food was delicious; we received so many compliments!
For a wonderful experience you cannot go wrong with selecting the Ocean Pines Yacht Club.
Kristi R
5.0
9/24/2018
We loved having our ceremony and reception at the Yacht Club. The food was great and so was the staff. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Thank you OPYC!
Erin N
5.0
6/25/2018
Ocean pines yacht club is beyond great!! Annalise is very accommodating to the bride and groom to ensure you have whatever you need on your big day. Even if it is a break from your guests hahaha! The yacht club is absolutely stunning and needs very little decor to make it shine. The staff is happy to help you with any of your needs. Unfortunately due to the weather we had to hold our wedding indoors. Sure it was not our original plan...but it worked out amazing. It was just as stunning as if we held the ceremony outside. The staff was so accommodating and even let our little dogs inside so they could be a part of the ceremony (it wouldn't have been the same without them). These lovely people were able to help transform my dream wedding vision into something that exceeded my expectations!! So if you are looking for a beautiful venue, on the water, AMAZING food, and attentive staff Ocean Pines Yacht Club is that place.
Tiffany M
5.0
6/07/2018
I don’t even know where to begin. We got married at Ocean Pines Yacht Club in August of 2017. Every single person was so helpful and accommodating from the very first time we met. They made our day so stress free. Annelise was a saving grace in helping with the planning and making our dreams come true the day of our wedding. She was great at working with all of our other vendors and coordinating with them the day of the wedding. The venue was absolutely beautiful and the bride and groom suites were a huge plus! Our guests were very pleased with the food and atmosphere as well. The ease of having a beautiful venue, where your family and friends can attend the ceremony, and reception, all in one place, makes for fun filled, stress free memories. If you are looking to get married in Maryland, I highly recommend this venue!
Brittany L
3.0
12/21/2017
the Venue itself is beautiful. It serves as a great setting for someone who's looking for something not too formal, with an outdoor/indoor option. Having the water and boats in the background make for a picturesque setting. The options for food are almost endless. They have so much variety and will even allow you to customize your own menu. I was overall very happy with the quality and quantity of the food. However, the event coordinators there are NOT great. Expect a 2-3 week turnaround time for e-mails and phone calls to be answered. They had poor organization, and just bad communication all around. They also never gave us a finalized contract and ended up changing some pricing of things that were previously discussed in meetings. They somehow mixed up our bar package, and unfortunately some of our guests were actually charged for drinks when we payed for a premium open bar. We initially picked it thinking we would save some money as the venue fee was significantly cheaper than any of the other waterfront venues we looks at. However, dealing with the frustration and stress of working with the coordinators, I’m not sure was worth it. If you look here be sure you are willing to have patience and maybe consider get a wedding planner.
Vendor response 03/15/2018
We're so glad that you loved the venue and beautiful scenery. We're also very sorry that y...
ou didn't have the best experience with our coordinators. The Venues at Ocean Pines are now under new management, which includes new event coordinators. Your valuable feedback will help us to better serve our clients.
Blake H
5.0
12/02/2017
I can't recommend this venue enough!! We had our wedding in early October and it was just perfect (our unbelievable 72 degree weather definitely helped!). This is a venue with both indoor and outdoor space. The entire ballroom (reception area) has floor to ceiling windows that overlook the water and marina. The ceiling is high and the floors are a beautiful dark wood.
Our ceremony was held outside on their lower patio, cocktail hour was on the top deck of the ballroom, and reception was inside both the ballroom and top deck. Brian and the staff of OP were great. Having great food was a huge thing for us and the head chef, Rob, cooked incredible food and really made us feel at ease during our tasting. The food turned out fantastic! Everyone at the venue was so sweet and worked so hard to make sure our day was perfect. The only thing to keep in mind is that the restaurant below the ballroom is OPEN during your wedding so you don't have the grounds completely to yourself. We never really noticed it...except for a few annoying "yachters" that started somewhat yelling/talking to each other on their boats during the ceremony on the patio (where the marina is the backdrop) but what are you going to do? We just laughed it off and moved on.
So, if you are looking for a beautiful waterfront venue near Ocean City, MD with great views and a nice open space, this is your spot!
Sharon M
5.0
7/12/2017
My husband and I had our dream wedding at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club in April. The venue was renovated a few years ago and everything still looks brand new! Brian and Annalise are a dream to work with throughout the entire process. I brought in many of my own decorations, and they worked with my florist to ensure the space was set up exactly how I wanted it. Originally we were supposed to get married outside on the patio, but the weather did not cooperate. Luckily, Brian had a rain plan, and our indoor wedding surpassed all of my expectations. The food was delicious! Our guests raved about the selections at the buffet. Several even went up for seconds and thirds! Overall, I would highly recommend the Yacht Club!
Diane J
5.0
4/24/2016
My hubby and I had our Oct 24, 2015 wedding at OPYC. We cannot begin to tell you how impressed we were with every aspect of our wedding. Brian (the coordinator) and I discussed a vision and my budget. He made suggestions for food choices, decor and vendors that would help me stay on budget and still have our dream wedding. He took all the stress of the planning away from me. I brought some of my own sentimental decor items and the team set everything up to surpass my vision. My bridesmaids and I opted to get dressed in the bridal suite, the staff was attentive bringing us food and drink. The ceremony site on the patio was beautiful. Our guests loved the view of watching us have our wedding pics taken while they sipped cocktails on the upstairs deck overlooking the marina. The wedding food was amazing (and we did not choose the top tier food choices)...all of our guests commented that they were very impressed with the selection and the quality of the appetizers and buffet. OPYC ROCKED! Thank you for a great day!
Jen S
3.0
9/25/2012
my inlaws had our rehersal here. i'm so glad we opted out of a wedding here. the buffet was HORRIBLE. the chicken and fish were indistinguishable. everything else was amazing. the room, the view, the service, etc. You expect buffets to be not-so-good, but this was really-not-very-good. and i'm sure not cheap, so it was a bummer. the room and open bar did not offset leaving hungry. the desserts were great...but we provided them ourselves. i dont now how a plated dinner would be, and we frequent the Yacht Club (we got engaged there) so it was really a dissapointment.
Allie A
5.0
8/23/2012
I could not have been happier with the OPYC! Everything and everyone was so well taken care of. The location was beautiful, the staff was caring and attentive, and the atmosphere was pure bliss!
Monica M
5.0
9/06/2011
The Ocean Pines Yacht club overall was a wonderful experience. A great site for a MD bay side is just the beginning of it's greatness! The service followed up with great food was amazing. I am still receiving compliments from all my guests. It's a great place from the summer into the fall. All of our pictures turned out so beautiful. Joe, the head of catering services is the main contact and he was always available to answer all of our questions and was able to accommodate on anything we requested. I highly recommend this venue!!! On top of everything else, the price was very reasonable, too!
Gina D
5.0
7/26/2011
Wonderful food!!! Joe Rheinhart was wonderful!
Ashley B
4.0
7/05/2011
I loved having my reception at the yacht club. The view is amazing, the ambieance is lovely, and the food and alcohol pricing was better than other similar places in the area. Joe was very accomodating and helped us throughout the process. My only complaint was that the air conditioning wasn't as cold as you'd like it for a large group of people. I was very hot all night. We kept trying to make it colder, but nothing seemed to get better. My guests that were in strapless short dresses were even hot, so it wasn't just me. We only had about 90 people in there, so I don't know how the air would be like with more than that. The doors get opened at times when guests go outside to the deck, but it wasn't frequent enough to cause that much of a difference. Besides that though, everything was great!
a member
4.0
9/28/2010
I recently had my SEPT wedding at ocean pines yacht club I must say it was PERFECT!!! My guests LOVED the scenery, and the wait staff was fabulous, they assigned a waitress to my hubby and I, and she made sure we had drinks food etc all night. The food was also fabulous, everyone commented on how yummy it was!
If I could do it all over again, I'd go with OPYC all over again! they were great and made for a perfect, dream wedding day.
Jennifer S
5.0
5/10/2010
Graizing food (food out all night long) - this eliminiated long food lines and gave guests plenty of time to eat w/o feeling rushed. Plus it opened up the dance floor for a majority of the reception.
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