Silver Swan Bayside

desmaid 17 times, I knew exactly what I wanted and my dreams came true at SSB!

air conditioned dining room. The food was amazing and the bar service was great. Our day of coordinator provided thorough answers to all of the questions we asked, and even for some we didn't think to ask. Everything went as smoothly as it possibly could, thanks to the employees at Silver Swan Bayside.

ow pleasant the staff were, how lovely the venue was, and how much fun they were having! Jessica helped us every step of the way and answered my hundreds of emails with patience and professionalism. It felt so good knowing that we could hand off the timeline and details to her and enjoy our day. The food was delicious and bar staff some of the best at any wedding I have attended. We couldn't recommend Silver Swan more highly!

R!!!!! SILVER SWAN BAYSIDE IS IT!!!!!! I gave a 5-Star rating, but did NOT give that perfect score lightly. To me, 5-Stars means that the venue, location, staff, food, ambiance, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception somehow not only met, but completely surpassed my insanely high and overly anticipated visions, dreams, and fantasies I had about my wedding day for the last dozen years!! I gave them a 5 because the quality of service, professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility THE AMAZING STAFF, who were a dream come true, the beautiful location, insanely gorgeous venue and views, and the overall experience of being a Silver Swan bride! My husband and I got married on August 8th, 2015, and I have spent every day since trying to think of a way to get married every year at Silver Swan! There are numerous aspects that make Silver Swan the PERFECT place to get married: 1. The Staff - Professional Event Specialists 2. The Breathtaking Views 3. All Encompassing Ceremony, Cocktail hour, & Reception - Venue, Event Planners, Catering, White Glove Service, Valet Parking, Waiters/Waitresses,-- Only other additional costs outside of Silver Swan - Flowers, Cake, Dress and Accessories (Duh), Music (quartet and DJ) Photographer, Limos and Transportation, Hotels. 4. Atmosphere – Filled with love, joy, and happiness! 5. The amount of love, respect and professionalism that you receive. And so so much more!! I have so many good things to say about this place, that this is only Part 1 of 2. Please see Part 2/2 for complete list of what to expect!

hroughout our wedding day. We didn't have to worry about searching for outside caterers or rentals because it is all included. And OH MY GOSH the food was amazing. We did a brunch wedding, which is not their typical menu and they totally blew it out of the park with their crab cake benedict. The groom and I never had to ask for food or drinks because we were taken care of and checked up on all day. There is no other place I would have wanted our wedding.

but it is 100% worth their asking price. Paula and Dana were the two ladies I mainly had contact with and they went above and beyond to ensure that my wedding was everything i could ever imagine it to be and more. It's also a bonus that these are the most fantastic and welcoming people you will ever meet. I can say i have no complaints or regrets about using this venue and i highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a spectacular water front wedding.

e me feel like I was at home every step of the way. They were so attentive and responsive, it makes you feel comfortable as you are approaching the big day. The space is so versatile, let your imagination go. I had a DIY wedding and was worried about who was going to actually put OUT the decorations. On the day of the rehearsal, I dropped everything off and Paula gave me a hug and said - go enjoy dinner and when you come back tomorrow it will all be done - and it was. Exactly how I envisioned it. My 4 tier cake had a fall on the way to the venue and my mom (who made it) was devistated. Without letting me know of this "issue", Paula pulled my mom aside and told her they would fix it up, "dont worry". When I saw the 2 tier cake on the wedding day - I had NO idea there was ever an issue! Needless to say, they are working for you the whole time you are with them. You will assume you are the only client they have. It is truly a destination wedding near home. I couldn't say better things about it. Go and I promise you will fall in love with it just as I did. I wish I could get married all over again! Thank you SSB!!

and memorable. The food is amazing. Paula and Peggy are the best. No request is too small or large. I was hoping for an outdoor ceremony, but it rained on our wedding day and although it was moved inside, it was equally as gorgeous. The staff is very accommodating. The venue is a hidden gem, the views are breathtaking and our out of town guests (as well as locals) were so impressed. I wish I could go back and do it all again!

nd to emails, always kept us updated, always available to answer questions, very flexible and accommodating. I did not have to worry about anything on the day of our wedding because the staff had everything taken care of. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and I must say, the website does not do it justice. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

had 160 guests and it was the perfect size for all of my tables, the dance floor, the bar ect., and they have a beautiful lawn area overlooking the bay where the ceremony takes place, but also guests can hang out on the lawn during the reception which gives people a chance to spread out. Our pictures came out amazing, with all of the beautiful scenery. Above all, Paula & Dana were fantastic wedding coordinators. They made sure everything was decorated as I asked, were there for suggestions & made sure that everything went off without a hitch. I had my rehearsal dinner, my ceremony & my reception at Silver Swan and I would not have changed a thing. The food, staff & venue were so amazing & I could not be more thankful for them making our wedding day the best we could have ever hoped for!

ad nothing to worry about because Paula and the team took care of everything…down to the last detail. The venue and views are absolutely breathtaking, the food is exquisite, and the Silver Swan staff is exceptional. We definitely had the wedding of our dreams!!!

ghout the entire process. With all of our favors and decorations they created a beautiful space and even added their own items to really bring out the theme. Our guests were so impressed with the food and service and ofcourse the amazing location and view. We had 180 guests and although dinner was a little tight for space, the tented area and outdoor space gave guests plenty of space to talk and dance if they wanted. We are so excited with the way everything came together. We would highly suggest Silver Swan to all of our friends looking for a wedding venue!

do dinner stations in the tented portion of the venue and it worked well with 130 guests. They were transferring ownership when I was planning my wedding so I had to do three different tasting with three different chefs…annoying, but in the end the food was fantastic and plentiful. They even worked with me to craft food that wasn't offered on their menu. I also dealt with multiple wedding coordinators, two of whom were awful, one was fired after my wedding, not sure about the other one. Working with Paula, the CEO, and Roxanne, one of the coordinators was a wonderful experience and I'm pretty sure they're both still employed there. They were a wonderful help on the wedding day, and when we had difficulties with our contract from all the staff turnover, Paula straightened it all out immediately with nothing but apologies and a smile. Overall I loved my wedding, my guests raved about the location and the food, and if I had to do it all over again I would get married at the Silver Swan again. If you're choosing to get married here I would check on the AC in the bridal boat, it was insanely hot getting ready, hopefully they've upgraded it by now.

th and very nice. Our day was REALLY hot (June 29th). The ceremony was at 6pm and we had both ceremony and reception at the venue. If I could give one suggestion it would only be to pump more AC during the dinner hour. Then again I was running around taking pictures and had a ton of tulle under my dress, so I am sure I was warmer than the rest of our 160 guests. Food was AMAZING! Venue as a whole is beautiful! Staff and service were top notch :)

found our place. It was intimate, quaint, yet large enough to accommodate all of our 150 guests. Not to mention the amazing views of the Chesapeake Bay and the Bay Bridge. It has a country/beachy yet elegant feel…nothing you will find at your typical hotel wedding venue. Little did we know that this place was not only gorgeous, but the staff would make the planning process and our wedding day even better then we imagined. We had a unique situation where we had two different ceremonies: we started out the day with a Hindu ceremony inside the porch area, followed by a Jewish ceremony outside by the water. Paula Safran, the COO, worked tirelessly to help us coordinate and plan both ceremonies and the reception. She and the venue gave us a huge amount of flexibility in our food selection, which we couldn't have found anywhere else! We chose the citrus chicken/Chilean sea bass and chef created a vegetarian pasta dish to accommodate the vegetarian guests. Our guests still tell us how delicious the food was! Everyone also raved about the venue and how it was the most beautiful place they've ever been to for a wedding! Paula even helped us rent a boat for the beginning of the Hindu ceremony, which is an idea we wouldn't have even thought of without her! This team will do anything to make you happy, personalize everything to your liking, and work on your behalf to make it happen! We can't say one bad thing about Silver Swan Bayside!! We feel so lucky to have found this place and would highly recommend it to anyone getting married on the Chesapeake. Thank you Paula, Katie, Rosanna, Val, and staff! Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!!!!

as more perfect for our wedding. Katie was the best...she even was taking care of my flowers last minute when some of the stems were too long. The only thing that I could possibly complain about was that the SSB's staffing changed a few times during the year of my engagement. First Joanne, then Val, and finally Katie. However, they all were so great that I didn't mind too much. All in all, everything was perfect and all of my NJ relatives are still complimenting me on the prettiest wedding they had ever been to!

nd our wedding day. Although the business management of Silver Swan is atrocious, there are some fantastic staff there. Our day of staff could not have been better. We basically had to replan our reception due to a power outage at Silver Swan the day of our wedding (why they have no generators we were not quite sure) and our day of coordinator, Katie Marrow, truly saved the day. She found us a new venue and had her staff move the entire reception (tables, food, drinks, etc.) there. Katie and the day of staff were fabulous, but I cannot say the same about the rest of our experience with Silver Swan.

day amazing. The COO was so helpful and really made the transition as smooth as possible. She was so helpful in every way; each time I had a question or concern, she answered and did everything she could to make us happy. I spent A LOT of time on DIY projects and was a little obsessive with my organization, and they executed everything perfectly (it was a little hard to relinquish power and let everyone else handle stuff day of!). I cannot even begin to describe how many people complimented everything about the wedding. We had some guests call others who could not attend on the way home from the wedding to tell them how amazing the food was! We had a buffet and it tasted like it came right out of the pan from the kitchen. The coordinators were so amazing and helped everything go so perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better venue. Absolute perfection!! We received thank you notes from guests who had such a great time and thought everything was amazing, now that is saying something!

one commented that the Chesapeake Bay is indeed a beautiful place for an outdoor wedding. We chose the Silver Swan because it was all inclusive. I did not have to find a caterer, rent a tent, rent chairs etc. The Event Coordinator, Joanne, and her staff handled all of the details, were very professional and responded to any and all questions I had in a timely manner. The Tent area was a perfect place to dance and to take shelter from the rain, and the Dining area was a cozy place to eat and to be with our guests. The Staff accommodated our every need. The Chef and his staff did an outstanding job on the dinner preparations, and our menu selections were prepared exceptionally well. The wait staff kept the Hors D'oeuvres coming, and everyone was raving how delicious they were. The Swan has a Vendor list of those people they work with on a continual basis that they recommend. We did hire several of their Vendors and were extremely pleased. I would like to thank the entire Silver Swan staff who worked hard to ensure my daughter's wedding day was beyond her expectations. I hope to have another event at The Swan in the near future.

would be fantastic and it was!! Hats off to Patrick!! :)

os turned out to be absolutely stunning! Now, for the negatives, the planning process was rather frustrating as we had 2 wedding coordinators and one cook leave the company in the time we were planning our wedding at the Silver Swan. The COO stepped in and took over as our coordinator, however she was very busy and not quick to respond to emails/calls, and it was very hard to reach anyone at the Venue by telephone. I believe they have hired several new coordinators and staff in the meantime, and they are probably properly trained by this time so this may not be a problem for future brides. Even still, with all of the hiccups in the planning process, the "day of" turned out to be amazing!!! Everything was perfect, exactly how I had imagined and the staff even went above and beyond by adding more decorations and little extras that fit our beach theme to the table settings, bar set-up, and cocktail tables (for example, they scattered loose seashells on the tables). Also, the baker forgot the white chocolate shells for our cake, so the Silver Swan staff helped her decorate it using real seashells to avoid the catastrophe of having a plain white cake that didn't fit with our theme. All of the guests raved that it was the best, most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. They also claimed it was the "funnest" and I'm sure that had to do with the open bar, which included not only, wine and liquor, but an extremely large selection of foreign and domestic beers that were offered gratis the Silver Swan for no extra cost as a surplus had been ordered for previous weddings. The staff also was very attentive to my husband and I on our wedding day and genuinely wanted to make sure it was the most special day of our lives. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone who asked me!

ll can't stop talking about the how great the food was. The servers took great care of us, and everyone had a blast. A beautiful location and great night!

turn out. Joanne, Kevin (the chef), and all of the staff at Silver Swan exceeded my expectations. There isn’t anything they wouldn’t do for us, or for our guests. From the ceremony on the lawn, the cocktail reception, the dinner, the set up, the food, the music, everything was perfect. Even the bridal boat was set up with everything and anything we could’ve wanted. I’m someone who asks a lot questions, and I always like to know everything in advance. My wedding coordinator Joanne did a wonderful job making sure I always had answers to my questions and that I felt at ease with all the decisions that have to be made when planning a wedding. They even changed chefs over the winter and I was worried that our food from our initial tasting wouldn’t be the same. She allowed us to come in and do second tasting with the new chef, and our menu turned out even better thanks to his expert suggestions. I’ve received so many calls and emails from our guests letting us know how much they loved the food. Without a doubt, it was a 5-star meal! Many of our guests even told me that it was one of THE best weddings they had ever been to. I would also recommend to the bride that when you make your grand entrance, walk down the boardwalk and not the aisle. I walked the boardwalk and to me, it just made a huge difference, and made for beautiful pictures. I could go on and on about how much I loved my wedding and my experience with Silver Swan. They made my dream wedding a reality and for that, I will be forever grateful. If you would like to contact me with any questions about my personal experience, feel free. cjturnbull3273@gmail.com

geous our wedding it was, and how much fun they had at Silver Swan. Our coordinator, Joanne, and the staff went above and beyond the day of the wedding to make sure we had a memorable day. They even went out of the way to get us certain decorations we wanted, a particular beer that was out of season, and threw in a complimentary champagne toast for us. The only reason I am not giving them the 5 is that several months before the wedding, we had a change in our coordinator and chef and the transition was a bit rocky. (We had to call to find out why no one was answering our e-mails.) Additionally, the response time from staff in the months leading up to the wedding was not always as fast as I would have liked, but it was much better closer to the wedding. Overall, Silver Swan is a gorgeous venue for the money that you will spend, but I think some additional coordinators would vastly improve service when you work with them during the planning phase.

to do their job...cause it was fabulous! most of our guests came up to us and said it was the best food they had ever had a wedding and that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. we had the time of our lives and everything was beyond gorgeous. the service was incredible, they went above and beyond to ensure it was flawless. my cousin, who lives on the water in san diego, california, said it was the most beautiful wedding location in the world. we couldn't have been happier. it really was our dream wedding.

a beautiful location with well kept grounds, lots of boats and a nicely renovated “once-tent-now-building,” ideal for a seaside wedding. Quite a nice combination when you open up the tent flaps. Yes, tent flaps which did not really fit into the place because they look like unattractive tent flaps with big rope X’s across certain immovable sections. Otherwise, it turns an outdoor view into an overall splendid venue with an indoor/outdoor patio. The equipment is top notch from the black chivari chairs to the silverware, glasses, plates, bar and tea/coffee set. They offer rentals for colored overlays (which didn’t make sense because colored tablecloths were free), a delicious menu, and valet parking. Please do not let any of this fool you into thinking you are safe in getting what you asked or paid for, all because of Taylor and a few of her staff. It began with the meeting of assistant Kathy who seemed quite inconvenienced with us wanting to discuss details about a possible wedding without making a down-payment. When our first venue fell through, we tried talking dates with Taylor Kshimetski, my worst nightmare. It took almost 2 weeks for us to get a date down because one day it was open, the next it wasn’t, and so on. This also happened with the planning meetings. Having all the Bridal Party live 3 hours away in Maryland and Virginia I became quite, quite, QUITE unhappy with all the date swapping. After confirming the date for a noon wedding, she then tells us the hours are limited. We ended up having to move the ceremony back an hour and shortening the reception by an hour to accommodate changes in the wedding after ours, which was obviously more important than ours (but we saved $500 for our truncated event). At the planning meeting we called four times, yes four, to remind Taylor that the menu the cook was serving up couldn’t have seafood because many members of the family were allergic. Each time was apparently her first time hearing it, because two days before the chef was going to make crab cakes. Then, the chef had an emergency (understandable) which would have canceled the tasting on the only weekend we had available if we had not told Taylor we would be there regardless and someone would have to make something. Her excuses were completely bogus, because in the end they obviously found someone. And during the entire process she was so hard to get a hold of it became our private joke that apparently Taylor had four days a week off, and was too busy the other three. Thank God for Amelia helping pass along messages. Even e-mails went unanswered along with phone call messages, which didn’t matter because it all went in one ear and out the other anyway. Forgetting a hundred tiny inconveniences, let’s move on to the big day. My frustrations began with her at the rehearsal when she ignored us and acted extremely inconvenienced while we sat on the back porch an hour before our rehearsal to assemble centerpieces and last minute decorations. She then “confidentially” criticized the centerpieces for another wedding that day, before commenting to that bride that our centerpieces looked cheap when she thought we couldn’t hear. When it was time for the rehearsal, she seemed like she had no clue wh

able when I needed her. The staff that came to my wedding were wonderful as well. They came, did their job, and left. They were polite to my guests and willing to make the effort to make the day perfect. Now for the food. The Silver Swan provided some of the very best food I have ever had. The food we had at the food tasting was amazing! I still tell everyone how amazing I think their food is and I could not have had better food at my wedding. I am still getting compliments on the food. I would recommend the Silver Swan over and over. I hope to have the opportunity to use them in the future!

we had picked (and paid extra for) and some of the appetizers had been changed from our selections. Other than those details which on my wedding day were insignificant, I was happy with Silver Swan. They were much more reasonably priced than other venues we looked at in the Annapolis and Kent Island areas. All of our guests had a great time, the food was amazing, the service was great and the scenery couldn't be beat.

about the venue we chose and couldn't have been happier with our decision to have it there. We got so much for what we paid for and the food was delicious.