The Elkridge Furnace Inn

We had our wedding at the Elkridge Furnace Inn in April, and they helped make our day so amazing!! The whole place is GORGEOUS, from their outdoor ceremony spot, to the grounds, and the inn itself. They also have an in-house coordination team, which is not quite a planner but is immensely helpful in coordinating vendors, timelines, design, etc leading to and on the wedding day! I would not have been able to pull off the day I envisioned without their help. And we can’t forget about the AMAZING food and desserts that they made in house. Our dinner was amazing and they were so kind during our tastings when we asked for any specific modifications. We also had the mini desserts as opposed to a cake and they were all so insanely delicious, I still think about them four months later!! Chef Dan and Donna are the owners and are such wonderful people, you can tell the entire team there cares so much about delivering the most beautiful wedding day possible just for you! We lucked out so much with this venue- the amount of experience and effort they bring to their weddings is truly unmatched!

Hillary did well at communicating and made our day special!

My husband and I got married at the Garden House this past October and it was absolutely perfect. Our coordinator Sarah was fantastic; she made the planning process as stress-free as possible and helped us pull off an amazing wedding. Almost everything was included with the venue- all we needed to figure out separately was photography, music and decorations. The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, and all the staff were so attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!!

We had a wonderful experience planning our wedding with the Elkridge Furnace Inn. Donna and team were great to work with, and they run their wedding planning like a well-oiled machine. We chose the venue in part because the thought of planning a wedding was stressing us out; we loved that the venue offered beautiful ceremony and reception space, catering, event coordination, and that the cost of everything was transparent from the outset so we could make decisions that would help us stick with our budget. Ultimately we were able to have a wedding day that was as close to perfect as possible, and our guests raved about the gorgeous outdoor space, delicious food, and relaxed atmosphere.

We loved our experience with Elkridge Furnace Inn! We loved the historic vibe and the beautiful grounds. The food was excellent, and we love that they cater to lots of dietary restrictions/allergies. They provide so many services so you don't have to coordinate with lots of different vendors: you don't have to rent linens, dishes, etc. They do all the food, drinks, and desserts. The staff was really kind and flexible. Overall, we had a fantastic experience using Elkridge Furnace Inn for our wedding!

When we were looking for a venue to celebrate our wedding in 2019, we were looking for a venue that had history, character, and built in ambiance. Elkridge Furnace Inn delivered everything above and beyond. They are a complete family owned and operated one stop shop as they serve as the ceremony and reception space, with full service as the caterer, bakery, and bar. With Covid, naturally, we had to postpone the event, and the venue did everything they could to ensure that we were taken care of every step of the way. The evening was flawless. Kristin, the venue coordinator, was friendly, professional, and SO quick to answer emails and questions! She was also incredibly flexible and went the extra mile to take care of us on our big day. Thank you so much for all your effort and help!

The Elkridge Furnance Inn was the venue for my daughter's wedding on October 16, 2021. We chose the Elkridge Furnance Inn for many reasons. First, the food is exquisite as we have dined in their restaurant on many occasions enjoying a visit from Chef Dan Wecker to our table to insure our meals were made to perfection. Second, the architecture of the Inn and the surrounding grounds bordering on the Patapsco River are beautifully appointed and offer a trip back into Maryland's historic pass. The grounds were a lovely backdrop for our wedding portraits. Third, the professional and highly trained staff, headed by Donna Wecker, handled all our needs and wishes throughout our event. The entire event, ceremony and reception, took place at Elkridge Furnance Inn making it very convenient and welcoming to our guests. We could not have asked for a better venue to host our daughter's wedding. However, I feel it is very important to add that on the day of our daughter's wedding it rained. The rain caused the ceremony to be held inside rather than overlooking the Patapsco River, the cocktail hour to be on the first and second floors of the Manor House rather than using the front lawn and porch, and the reception contained to the large tent which holds close to 200 people. Nonetheless, it was magical, a seamless change of plans, and the raindrops tapping on the tent added an angelic touch to the ceremony. The cocktail hour was wonderful with guests commenting on the beautiful setting. And the reception tent sparkled with mini lights, chandeliers, and a dance floor that encompassed the entire area. My daughter wanted great food and a great time for her guests. She said that everything was perfect and more than she expected. Rain can be a factor when choosing an outdoor venue, but Elkridge Furnance Inn's plan "B" handled everything perfectly. So look to The Elkridge Furnance Inn to make a wedding dream come true whether it rains or not. Thank you Elkridge Furnance Inn, we will always remember our special day. And we will continue to enjoy your restaurant and share our experience with brides-to-be. Thank you, Patricia Stocks (mother of the bride)

We toured the venue with Sarah on a Saturday morning. We expressed our interest and looked forward to receiving the contract proposal she said she’d send over, but we never heard from her. I emailed 3 times over 2 weeks following up because I didn’t want to lose our date & received no response from her! We thought about showing up to restaurant to speak to the owner, but decided it wasn’t worth the trouble if I no longer trusted the wedding coordinator to do her job anyway.

I'm afraid I do not have all the right words to help you truly understand how wonderful of a venue the Elkridge Furnace Inn is for a wedding. However, I'll do my best to share how they made our wedding the best day of our lives. The Elkridge Furnace Inn was the very first venue we looked at for our wedding. We looked at about 10 places in total, but I knew all along that the Elkridge Furnace Inn was it! It was a little more costly than the other places we looked at, but they worked w/our budget and I had no doubt that this place was 100% worth it. Our wedding was completely planned and ready to go for April 4th, 2020 – And then COVID hit. The entire state of Maryland essential shutdown just 2 and a half weeks before our wedding. The owners of the Elkridge Furnace Inn (as well as our coordinator) were so sympathetic, understanding, supportive, and worked with us immediately to secure a new date (just 4 months later). At the time of rescheduling, we had no idea that COVID would still be having such a major impact on our country. We were overwhelmed with anxiety as our new date was quickly approaching. The Elkridge Furnace Inn took quick and aggressive action to put safety measures in place and contract for additional outdoor tents which would enable them to increase their maximum capacity while still ensuring social distancing. This allowed us to go forward with re-inviting our entire 220-person guest list – A major relief to not have to make the tough decision of who we could no longer include on our special day. While, only about half of our guests chose to join us physically, we were still happy to have been able to make the choice theirs. The day of our wedding you would have no idea there was a worldwide pandemic going on. While the entire staff wore masks, tables were further apart, and there was a lot of hand sanitizer around, our fairytale wedding still looked exactly how I had always dreamed it would. In fact, I will even go as far as to say it was MORE than I ever dreamed it could be. Our coordinator, Sarah Hardy, did a phenomenal job. The way in which she understood and executed my vision is beyond astonishing. Even if she doesn’t end up as your day of coordinator, go through her and her company ‘Something Blue Event Design’ for all of your wedding day details! Aside from the professionalism and impeccable customer service, the food at the Elkridge Furnace Inn is unlike any wedding food I have ever had – And I have attended close to 30 weddings over the course of my lifetime! The appetizers, entrees, cake, and late-night snacks were so incredible my mouth is watering just typing this review! Another thing I would like to point out is that, unlike many other venues, the Elkridge Furnace Inn only requires payment for the number of guests you submit to them two weeks before your wedding. Many other venues hold you to the number you contract with initially. Had the Elkridge Furnace Inn held us to that common practice, we would have lost money on about 75 guests. Even though it cost them to do so, the Elkridge Furnace Inn returned us a check for the number of guests who were no longer attending on our new date. This speaks volumes to the level of commitment the Elkridge Furnace Inn has to their customers. We even received a handwritten note from Chef Dan and Donna (the owners) upon return from our honeymoon. This venue truly is the best and we cannot wait to return to celebrate our 1-year anniversary (and many more) w/ them.

Everything was perfect. The venue is beyond beautiful. Every guest I had told us how stunning it was. I can't properly put into words how beautiful it is, you'll just have to go see it honestly. The food was stellar, and again a total hit with the guests. I have especially gotten a lot of compliments on the bacon bar! We had so many options we could choose from and the tasting was a lot of fun. The chef (who is also the owner) even came and checked on us personally to get our thoughts. For cake, we choose to have a couples cutting cake and cupcakes. The cake was also fabulous. It was decorated perfectly, I couldn't stop looking at it and didn't want to cut into it! The cupcakes also looked amazing. We had them decorate them like little mushrooms to fit our woodland-y aesthetic. And, more importantly they tasted amazing. We had spice cake with apple marmalade, chocolate, and hazelnut cupcakes. Guests loved all 3 options. Julia was amazing to work with. She helped us with everything we needed. She listened to and addressed all of my concerns. I was a mess and was making so many of the decisions last minute, as in a week before the wedding, but she handled it very well. We had a dry wedding and I know nothing about alcoholic beverages, so she helped come up with the 2 mocktails we had and they were both delicious and absolutely gorgeous. She was incredible. Julia wasn't the only great staff member either, the entire staff made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the entire wedding, I didn't have to think about anything the whole day even though I didn't hire a separate coordinator or planner. Guests even commented later how nice and helpful the staff was. If you are even considering this place, I would highly recommend you at least tour it because it is highly worth your time and consideration. Thank you to the entire team at EFI who helped pull my wedding together so gracefully and made it so stunningly perfect!

We had an amazing experience with Elkridge Furnace Inn (EFI)! From our initial communications up to our wedding day, EFI was responsive, attentive, and professional. We had a bit of turnover with our wedding coordinator from our initial booking to our event, but EFI kept us apprised of the changes and made sure the transition was as smooth as possible. Sarah and Julia were fantastic to work with and we appreciated their attention to detail throughout the process. We had so much fun at our cake and food tastings with Chef Dan and enjoyed hearing how much our guests loved the food and ambience of the venue. Sarah also worked with us to have string lights in the tent and they helped make the space even more inviting and beautiful. The team was also great in making sure we stayed on schedule, helping us set up/tear down decorations, and ensuring our exit was as stress-free as possible. We really appreciate everything Chef Dan, Sarah, and the whole EFI team did to make our day so special and would highly recommend them to others!

Omg this couldn't have been a better venue to have our wedding at! Sarah and Kate were easily accessible and made the whole day run smoothly. The food was phenomenal and the whole day was perfect thanks to them!

I have to tell you how amazing Donna and her entire staff were for our September wedding. They rocked! The food was delicious, our wedding advisor Julia gently walked us through the process and the actual event was a night to remember. Thank you so very much!!!

My husband and I got married at EFI two weeks ago and it was absolutely 100% magical. The staff was INCREDIBLE, especially Julia and Sarah! They went above and beyond to make our day perfect! The whole day from start to finish was everything we hoped it would be. The food, the lights, the music and everything else you imagine a perfect wedding being was made possible because of this venue. We love this place and would recommend it to anyone and everyone we know! Thank you all for making it the most magical and wonderful day of both of our lives.

Oh my god the food!!! We will continue to go back for classy dinners. These folks really know what they are doing. They helped make our dreams come true. The location met all of our needs and was convenient for both locals and travelers.

Elkridge was the perfect venue for us. Working with Bethany was such a pleasure. She made the planning process so straight forward and simple. She answered all my questions and provided suggestions when I wasn’t exactly sure what to do. On the day of our wedding, the staff at Elkridge took such great care of us. They did an amazing job with all the set up, perfectly placing every little detail exactly where we wanted. Having our bridal and grooms rooms fully stocked with snacks and drinks was so great for the hour leading up to the ceremony. The food was AMAZING. I cannot say enough good things about our experience. Worth every penny for a beautiful, memorable, stress free wedding day.

The staff was wonderful and very helpful during the planning and day of. The food was beyond amazing. We loved every moment spent with them and at the venue.

We had our reception at EFI in June and it was amazing. The staff is super helpful and Bethany, Donna, and Chef Dan made the entire process leading up to the day so easy. The venue is beautiful inside and out. In addition, the food is AMAZING! My guests still talk about how great the food was from beginning to end. In addition, Chef Dan and the pasty chef make the menu completely customizable. Truly a wonderful place to have your wedding!

Seamless wedding! The staff set everything up exactly as we envisioned it would look like! Our day of coordinator (Julia) kept everyone and everything working like clock work, and even remembered to save us food for after the wedding. Our main contact person (Bethany) was always very easy going, easy to work with, and answered all of my (millions) of questions in a timely manner. Provides everything except florist, officiants, and photographer. Great food, and can’t wait to go back for our anniversary dinner!

We called and scheduled a tour here, and they told me they were not available for over a month, except on weekday evenings. On the day of the tour, they called and cancelled. Disappointing and not a great first impression. We decided to go elsewhere.

Absolutely AMAZING! We were just married here at the end of May, and I cannot day enough great things of how perfectly everything went ! The staff was so great to work with and made sure every detail was taken care of. All of our guests raves about the food and what a great venue this was !

Thank you so much to the Elkridge Furnace Inn for a seamless wedding! The staff at the Inn were amazing, they were great about making sure we were able to grab a bite to eat while we were running around talking to guests and that we always had a drink in hand. They did a great job setting up the venue just as we requested, and packed up everything so efficiently so that grabbing everything at the end was a breeze. The crab cakes were amazing, we had great feedback about the food!! And they kindly packed up the leftovers so that we would have a late night snack, and our friends devoured all of the extra cupcakes at the hotel after party. The air conditioned tent was a life savor, since our wedding day ended up being a 90+ degree day, and all of our California friends were so charmed by the fireflies that came out at dusk on the big lawn in the back of the venue. Thanks again for a great wedding!

We used Elkridge for our wedding reception. They provided the catering, cake, booze, reception staff, and guest party favors (truffles). What can you say about Elkridge? The venue is a historic building built in 1835 set on the site of the old iron works that ran from 1751 to 1873. The house is beautiful and the location is so peaceful (we did not have our wedding there but you can; they have an awesome outdoor location). Chef Wecker and his staff create the most amazing food and his daughter does awesome cakes and pastries! Matt and Bethany helped us organize our event. They were very easy to work with. We loved all the food we tasted, from the appetizers through the main courses to the cake. The day of was seamless. The Elkridge staff did an amazing job of setting the place up and managing the cocktail and dining hours. Their staff was courteous and fun. It could not have been a more perfect day and experience. The best part is that they are a year-round restaurant so we can go back again whenever we feel like it! Use this venue!

I am SO glad my husband and I chose Elkridge Furnace as our wedding venue. Everything was 5 stars: the food, the ambiance, the service, the coordinators. Our guests raved about the food, the drinks from the bar were strong, and it truly felt like the staff really cared about us and making our day special. EFI provided a day-of coordinator as a part of their package, and they also had a staff member dedicated to helping the bride and groom with anything we needed. We felt like royalty! They set up all of the decor and packed it up after the reception, which I was so glad I didn't have to enlist help from guests/friends/family members. They also provided a lot of things in-house that I didn't even have to buy like a cake stand, the tables, chairs, linens, and cake cutting set. They made wedding planning and the day of so easy and fun, I wish I could do it all over again! As if the food and beautiful venue isn't enough, the level of service EFI provides is just not common nowadays and it really sets them apart from other venues. Special shout out to Bethany, our coordinator, for working so hard to make our day absolutely perfect. Also, to Theresa our bartender who was SO friendly and made sure everyone had an amazing time. My husband and I can't wait to go back for our anniversary, but honestly the food is so delicious, I'm sure we will be back to eat at the restaurant before then!

The team at EFI was so wonderful and helpful. We had a last-minute guest number change and table arrangement change (like, night before the wedding) and they were so accommodating! They helped us every step of the way and checked in frequently to make sure we were on the same page.

DO NOT GO HERE. This is a terrible business establishment. After the sales person and chef convinced me that they could cook food from around the world, my husband and I put down a deposit to have our wedding here. The tasting was HORRIBLE. It was so bad we had to completely re-do our menu and eliminate Indian and Italian food from our wedding (I'm Indian, he's Italian). Although that was a big concession, we decided that perhaps the order was too tall and stuck with them anyway - huge mistake. Not to mention, the chef was EXTREMELY rude to us during the tasting. Lamb vindaloo, traditionally made in a sauce/gravy was served to us like a dry rub meat. When my Dad kindly explained that's not lamb vindaloo, the chef said "I made it like that so people don't spill on their nice clothes". When my husband (fiance at the time) told the chef the marinara could use more salt, the "chef" said "YOU didn't put Parmesan on it". Their sales coordinate Bethany did not respond to emails, had no answers for the many logistical questions we had, could not help us create a menu for our wedding and gave us multiple excuses as to why she wouldn't get back to us on time. "Our pipe burst, many people have quit, I'm the only one working etc." After explaining our concerns, no one reached out to try and make things better, they just told us that if we chose to go with someone else, we would lose our $2500 deposit. As an attorney I certainly could have fought them, but didn't want my whole wedding to be tainted by their lack of professionalism and inability to deliver on their promises. Don't go here in general, but if you're planning a wedding, THINK TWICE. Definitely not worth the headache and anxiety have working with unresponsive and unprofessional people.

I cannot say enough about the wonderful wedding team at the Elkridge Furnace Inn! I wanted an all-in-one venue because I found wedding planning overwhelming. From the moment I visited and saw the beautiful gardens, lovely tent, and heard about the creativity of the chef and their use of ingredients they grow themselves, I knew we had found our venue! THE FOOD: We designed a rather unique menu that would showcase my Norwegian and my husband's Filipino heritages, and the EFI team took it and ran! We got soooo many compliments on our delicious food. THE DAY: The EFI staff work very hard to make sure that the Bride and Groom actually ENJOY their wedding day. There were two ladies assigned to follow us around and make sure we had samples of all the food and a rotation of wine, gin and tonics, and water throughout the entire night. It allowed us to focus on the day and the guests but still get our food and drink needs met :D Plus the wedding coordinator was on site the whole day to make sure everything went smoothly. I didn't have to worry about a single thing -- they handled everything from working with the DJ to getting our table decorations just perfect to making sure everyone was in the right place with the right stuff at the right time. How many brides can say they actually RELAXED on their wedding day?? But that's exactly what I did! THE VENUE: One word: stunning! We had tulle and fairy lights, and it looked like a scene out of a fantasy storybook. With a wedding in November we weren't sure if we would do inside or outside until a couple of days before. We decided to have it inside, and I'm so glad that we did, because it was just beautiful! The EFI staff set up lovely lighting and an alter area, and everyone was able to enjoy the ceremony in a comfortable temperature. Bottom line: The EFI is amazing at what they do, and I couldn't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else!

Choosing the Elkridge Furnace Inn for our July 2017 wedding was the best choice we made during the wedding planning process. Although our point of contact person changed multiple times throughout the planning process, leaving us slightly concerned early on, the end result was exactly what we had envisioned! We ended up doing the majority of our planning with Sari and Bethany, who were both fabulous and very detailed oriented! It was a pleasure working with them as well as Donna and Chef Wecker (who even came out to greet us during the reception!). The day of our wedding called for scattered showers, and the staff at Elkridge Furnace Inn made us feel comfortable and went above and beyond to ensure that we had our ceremony outside. They wiped down chairs after a passing shower and made sure that our guests were comfortable while we waited for the rain to stop. In the end, we got married in the beautiful outdoor ceremony space and the rest of the evening went on without a hitch! Tricia, our attendant, was fabulous and made sure that we were always well taken care of! We have received endless compliments about the fabulous food, drinks, decor, and staff at the Elkridge Furnace Inn. We are so happy that we chose to spend our special day in such a special location!

We had our wedding here in July. I will say the day of the wedding was amazing, the staff on duty were very helpful and took care of everything. The food was excellent, we got so many great compliments on the food and event. I will say that planning the event was very stressful, with the constant employee turnover. We didn't have as much communication with the planners as were we expecting. When we asked about items we were just told that Elkridge pulls everything together last minute. That is great and everything but that is a little unsettling for a couple planning their wedding. I would recommend this place just be sure to keep in touch often and make sure you stay on top of which staff member is your planner. Ours wedding planner kept changing.

A perfect location. The outdoor venue is gorgeous, surrounded by tall trees, beautiful flowers, and the backdrop is the Patapsco river and state park. You would never know you're so close to Baltimore and Annapolis. The inn is beautiful and has a rich history. We fell in love with this entire venue the minute we saw it. We were also happy to learn that they had a lovely place for the bride to get ready and a place for the groom and groomsmen to hang out before the big event. Pam was our wedding day coordinator. She was wonderful to work with and made sure our day was perfect. All details were in place and our day ran smoothly. Chef Dan cooked up a feast that delighted the senses. We even had a special hostess who took care of us throughout the entire day. We feel horrible we can't remember her name but she was wonderful and so sweet. Everyone at the Elkridge made sure to make our special day one we will remember fondly and forever. They worked really well with all of our vendors and the entire staff was polite and helpful to all of our guests. We can't wait to celebrate our anniversary and enjoy Chef Dan's wonderful cooking.

This venue was the perfect place for our wedding and I hope many more can celebrate their marriage here as well. I loved the outdoor ceremony, historic building, and unique atmosphere. We lucked out with a beautiful July day, but the venue has indoor plan for rainy days which gave us peace of mind. The tent also has a option of A/C, heat, or doors opened which is great for year long events. All of the staff were amazing and helpful from the beginning when we started planning our wedding up until the end when they were all helping us pack up after the wedding. The location is perfect for a Maryland wedding, as it is in the middle of Annapolis, Baltimore, and D.C, and right next to BWI airport and a ton of hotels. The food is amazing and I hope to go back some day to eat at their restaurant. They are very accommodating to any dietary needs which is great for my family and I. This place is 100% handicap accessible which was very important to me since my MOH is in a wheelchair. Many other venues claimed to be handicap accessible but had places that were not wheelchair friendly.

The Elkridge Furnace Inn was an amazing venue - beautiful inside and out, and they provided excellent customer service from beginning to end. On the day of there was practically no stress regarding set-up, photos, food, or anything because their staff took care of it. The food and cake were delicious!! A word of advice for family members who may be helping on the wedding day (mothers of the bride, etc): make sure to bring comfortable shoes on the day of the wedding for climbing up and down the steps :) Also during the planning process be sure to clarify who you're communicating with; we sent a lot of e-mails to our sales representative instead of the day-of coordinator which caused a few moments of confusion. Overall they are an excellent team and made our day so wonderful!

The venue is beautiful! The chef and his wife are very nice and the food was outstanding. There is so much help especially on the day of from various staff and all are welcoming and friendly. The coordinator pam was beyond helpful and made sure the wedding day was perfect!

My daughter and son-in-law just had a beautiful Sunday brunch wedding at the garden house at Elkridge Furnace Inn. It was really everything I hoped it would be. The staff was wonderful, attentive to detail and professional, and the location under the trees with beautiful landscaping and unusual flowers was amazing. And the food was outstanding. Best waffles I ever had, everything was so delicious. You can taste the fresh ingredients grown on site. I cannot possibly give this a higher recommendation as a wedding venue. And it was very affordable as well.

We loved getting married at the inn. We had a few minor hiccups with a few of the staff members who hadn't communicated with each other. However, the day of was beautiful and we were well taken care of.

I'm getting married May 22, 2016 and Elkridge has been absolutely wonderful to work with! I've been impressed at every step along the way.

We were pleased with our wedding at the EFI. We chose the venue because of its historic charm and location by the Patapsco River. The wedding coordinators, Aly and Cameron were easy to work with and very accommodating during the planning phase. They worked well with our vendors too. We opted for the Winter All Inclusive Package which was a great value and the food was yummy. The service on the evening of the event was impeccable. We were treated like royalty. The flow of the event was seamless as our guests moved from the ceremony point to the manor house for cocktails and then the tent for dinner and dancing. And thankfully, the weather cooperated and we had a beautiful spring evening for the event. Several of our guests commented that the venue was marvelous. We recommend the EFI to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue.

The location is lovely (except for being in the flight path for BWI). The home is lovely. The trouble is that they were not ready when they should have been. The wedding started at 6:30. At 5:15, they were still planting flowers. They were JUST beginning to put chairs out. They blew off the site around 5:40. Then...once the chairs were in place, we noticed that they were ALL dirty. The coordinator for the day was still putting out decorations and cocktail tables after 6. A wedding venue should be ready for your arrival - at a minimum - at least 1 hour ahead of time. It was very stressful. Thankfully, the bride was unaware. I'd suggest they work on their prep time and the warm welcome that should be received from their coordinating staff. The wait staff and yard workers were great.

My husband and I just got married there! It was a perfect venue for a summer evening wedding. The staff, especially Aly and Cameron, were extremely attentive throughout the whole process! Everything went by so quickly, but we wouldn't have changed a thing! I highly recommend this venue!

My wedding was fantastic. Great food, atmosphere and people. I have nothing but praise for EFI!

I looked at many wedding venues and was about to be finished searching when my now husband told me that we should look at Elkridge Furnace Inn. When we got there it was already dark outside, however I knew that it would be the place I would get married at. The venue is absolutely beautiful and has a very romantic feel to it. We did both the ceremony and reception there. The ceremony point is outside and the cocktail hour was inside the Inn. We got ready inside the house and my husband loved the "secret" staircase that led right to the bar. The reception was inside a huge tent that had A/C and is attached to the Inn. Our guests were allowed to go outside of the tent to a huge field that also held the gardens were they grow some of the vegetables they use. All of our guests raved about the food served. I had a few people I was worried about (vegan, peanut allergy, etc) but all were able to eat their fill. I am glad that we had a tasting because the day of I wasn't able to eat a thing due to nerves. My bridal attendant was amazing. She was always offering me water and getting me some finger foods when I was able to eat. She also helped me with my dress and anything else I needed. The other staff members were amazing also. When I walked in, the bartender saw how hot I was and told me to stand over an air vent and it was the best thing that could have happened at that moment. The only downside to the process was that there was a lot of change in who we talked to about our wedding. At one point, I think I sent an email to four different people because I wasn't really sure who I should be sending information to. Our questions though were always answered and within the next day or two depending on when I had sent the email. Everything went very smoothly the day of the wedding. I'm so glad we got married at The Elkridge Furnace Inn.

When I was searching for venues, which pretty much started the day after I got engaged (maybe even the night of - little excited), I knew I wanted an outdoor wedding at a mansion/inn type place followed by a reception at the same venue. If you're a bride considering the Eldridge Furnace Inn, you are probably looking at the same places I did (and I dragged my poor fiancé to see all of them, there isn't a historic inn in the state of Maryland that he hasn't begrudgingly visited), and I cannot advise you enough - choose this one. This is a full service wedding venue, and that full service is 5 star quality. They make wedding planning easy and really fun (promise). When I was looking at venues, I wanted places where there were hotel choices and things to do around the area (both are families were out-of-state) - so if you're wondering about those same things - EFI's location is awesome. It's right outside Baltimore, so if the guests want to visit the Inner Harbor, most hotels have shuttles that take you to the light rail train stop that brings you right into the city. Since it's near BWI, I feel like the area has every hotel imaginable at various price points. Ours was literally five minutes from EFI. Enough with the logistics - there are plenty of reviews about the fine quality of the EFI staff, and they are all true (but let me throw a shout out to my bridal attendants Megan and Taylor, because you girls were rock stars) - I will add this, they love what they do and it shows in their work. I had a buffet style dinner, and throw whatever conception you have of buffet food out the window, because this was fine dining deliciousness buffet (order the fried mac and cheese hor dourves by the way, you won't be sorry). Christine and Tad are above all, skilled professionals. My husband (so weird to type!!) and I had an amazing time at our wedding, and that's the way it should be.

We recently had our wedding at EFI and it was absolutely perfect. The venue is beautiful, the staff is helpful and friendly, and the food is incredible. We had so many compliments on how delicious the food was and how gorgeous the property is.The staff was responsive to emails, very accommodating, and made sure things ran smoothly so all we had to do was have fun and enjoy our wedding. It was the best night of our lives and it wouldn't have been the same anywhere else! We would highly recommend EFI!!

Given the cost, I think the EFI is over-rated and over-priced. They do two weddings a day and keep the restaurant open. Here are some pros and cons from my experience. Pros: -day of wedding coordinator provided -they help set up the venue -menu & bar can be customized -unique setting Cons: -must be a really stressful place to work because they went through many employees/coordinators during the time I booked the venue to the day of the wedding -food didn't turn out the same as the tasting -they screwed up our bar request -people told us different things that caused for some missunderstandings -expensive

Our wedding at the Elkridge Furnace Inn was exactly what we wanted! We fell in love with the grounds and the way the manor house looks. The outside ceremony area is so beautiful in October. We used very minor decorations for the ceremony and the pictures were great! The manor house is another area where it already looks nice "as is”, so we only used some flower\ferns on the tables, and some family pictures on the mantles. The reception tent requires a little more spice, so we made table runners and had our florist fill it out, along with some other decorative details. The lighting is nice in the tent and having heaters or AC takes the stress off of you, along with the option to open up the side walls of the tent if you get good weather. We couldn’t be happier with the location, food, and performance of the staff at EFI. We initially worked with Christene for the preliminary details of our wedding and then it was handed over to Steve. Christene is very friendly and made sure that we had access to all of our options. When Steve took over he made sure we were being realistic about our choices and gave us some insight into how to make the wedding turn out the way we imagined. Chef Wecker is a very colorful character and was willing to cook anything we wanted for our menu. We were very happy with the food and so were our guests. Steve and Matt made sure that the day of was smooth and flowing. It rained the night before, and the morning of our wedding, so we were a little stressed about the outdoor ceremony…However Steve was confident that the weather would clear up for the outdoor ceremony…It did clear up and we were so happy and excited! Either way they let you decide last minute if you want to do the ceremony in the tent..most places make you decide waaaaay before. We also love the idea that we can go back to EFI for Anniversary dates. We would recommend EFI to anyone who wants to have a fun and beautiful wedding! -Matt and Melissa

My husband and I are generally very frugal and so were considerate of our budget, but also wanted to throw a great party with delicious food because, after all, lots of family and friends travel FAR for the wedding, and we wanted them to enjoy our day as much as we did. I will say the one thing I noticed from the start was: the EFI staff was MOST concerned about our menu. They didn’t force us into a ‘chicken, beef or fish’ choice, which is what so many vendors offer. They offer a ‘station’ option, which is very similar to a buffet but with a twist. Ultimately, it meant that we picked three separate menus that would each be featured on a mini-buffet and our guests could choose to visit any of the stations they liked. I followed the ‘homework’ that Steve gave me EXACTLY. He was extremely organized, gave me everything I needed to envision how our day would go, so I wasn’t left guessing AT ALL about how to appropriately organize my own wedding without a hired planner. We decided to have a morning wedding and we were married outdoors on the ceremony point, which was so full of foliage that we didn’t have to decorate it one bit and it still looked wonderful. Logistically, the EFI staff worked seamlessly with our other vendors, and made everything flow really smoothly. Steve's check-ins throughout the day were just enough to keep us on schedule without feeling rushed. Everything was so beautiful and the day felt as laid-back, comfortable, and 'us' as we had hoped. I have to make a special mention about the food and wedding cake. Every one of our guests has told us over and over again how phenomenal the food was. My mother says the spread at our wedding was by far the best food at a wedding that she has ever had. You can tell that the EFI chef puts great pride in his menu, and you and your guests will absolutely enjoy the very best food with an EFI wedding. I was particular about the design of our wedding cake. I found a picture of the cake I wanted online and sent it to the EFI. They talked to Genelle, the pastry chef, and assured me they could recreate it. Without exaggeration, Genelle created a masterpiece that looked exactly like the photo I found. Plus our wedding cake was COMPLETELY delicious – everyone raved over it! I also felt that the EFI pastry chef offered FAR more than just a standard set of options for cakes. One thing I think that speaks to the overall quality of the EFI venue is the helpfulness and professionalism of everyone on their staff. In particular I was really impressed with the staff member who was assigned to me, the bride, that day. She was so helpful - I asked her for a few different things on the spot (get water/extra drink, find a specific guest for me, deliver a message, etc. etc.), and she took care of them all immediately without any problems. All of those things help a bride enjoy her wedding day instead of getting distracted by details. On every level the EFI staff was superb. I would say to any bride who wants to book a wedding at the EFI : GO FOR IT! Every penny we paid for our wedding was well spent, and if I could do it over again I’d do it exactly the same.

There are not enough words to express how thankful we were to have chosen the Elkridge Furnace Inn for our wedding ceremony and reception. Christene, Steve, Chef Wecker, & the entire staff are BEYOND incredible. They truly are the "best of the best" in their field. From the first time I met Christene, she was extremely accommodating, & so warm & friendly. I felt like she understood us as a couple perfectly, as well as what we wanted our wedding to be like. Since she took the time to get to know us, she was able to offer such incredible suggestions about vendors, ways to incorporate some of the details we wanted, & so much more! When we met Chef Wecker, he told us he could create anything we could think of in terms of food, & he certainly delivered. We had stations as our dinner service, which allowed our guests to choose from three different complete meal options. Chef Wecker's food is impeccable, & every one of our guests told us it was the best food they have ever eaten at a wedding. Steve made our day run so smooth, & truly pays attention to every detail you can imagine (& even those you cannot!) to make everything perfect. He is such an expert in his field, & made our wedding run so on point that no time was wasted, & we could enjoy every single moment of it. If there was any question we had, Steve preemptively would respond it our address it so that on the wedding day, there was absolutely no stress! We can honestly say that there is not one thing we'd change about our wedding at the Elkridge Furnace Inn. Their vendor recommendations were flawless, their attention to detail stellar, and they made us feel like they cared about us and would do anything to make our day perfect. Elkridge not only met our expectations for a perfect wedding, but went so far above and beyond them. They aim to please and deliver, and we recommend them without any hesitation. -Ali & Matt

We were married on October 24, 2014 at a church and had our reception at the Elkridge Furnace Inn. We fell in love with the place in January 2014 while searching for venues for our big day. The Menu was amazing and the staff were so helpful up until the last minute of the reception! I have to eat gluten free, and the chef was very accommodating ensuring there was plenty of gluten free options (even gluten free pasta)! We had our formal photos taken at the ceremony point, and it was beautiful! Our wedding day was perfect and the staff at the Elkridge Furnace Inn helped in this!

My husband I were married at EFI on 10/17/14. Our wedding was Victorian themed and we could NOT be happier. The grounds and Inn were beautiful, the staff absolutely perfect and the food-divine! Chef Wecker is such an awesome person to work with-he was kind and thoughtful and worked with us to offer the perfect menu for our tastes and theme! Christene, Michelle and Steve were absolutely kind, patient and generous with their time and skills. I will say that I was concerned about the cost-because we absolutely had to stick with our budget- but after touring the grounds and meeting with some of the staff-I knew it would be a dream come true to be married there. I could not imagine a better experience or venue for our special day- EFI has it all- great food, wonderful and supportive staff and beautiful, picturesque grounds!

The Elkridge Furnace Inn was wonderful in every way. The chef and staff were easy to work with (even long-distance!) and were happy to customize the entire experience (especially the menu!). This is a great venue for couples that love good food and wine in an elegant setting. Our guests enjoyed exploring the manor house and grounds, and raved about the food afterwards. EFI also recommended several other vendors that we ended up using and we weren't disappointed!

The moment we looked at the furnace inn we knew it was the perfect venue for us. Our wedding was the Elkridge furnace inns 6th for that weekend! We we're made to feel calm and comfortable the entire time. The staff and management were completely professional, timely, and organized throughout the entire event. Everything from the rehearsal, cake tasting, ceremony, and reception. The food was absolutely incredible! All made fresh with locally grown ingredients. We were catered to throughout every moment of our wedding. The Staff and management paid attention to fine details and always took initiative with any small requests we had. We wouldn't have changed a thing. The Elkridge furnace inn provided us with a wedding experience we'll never forget!

I got married in June on a Sunday due to lower prices and more time. The venue was very accommodating and waited on us hand and foot. They set up the ceremony and reception space, with the help of my Mother, and was happy to make any changes I needed. The only thing I would say negative about EFI is time. If we had gotten married on Saturday, we would of only have one hour for set-up. But, due to the Sunday date, they were willing to let us come in 2 hours ahead of time instead of one (thank goodness-they needed it for set-up). There was a large accident on the beltway which held up most of my guests, so we were late getting started. Thank goodness the ceremony was shorter than expected because our cocktail "hour" was cut down to 20 minutes. Our photographer was experienced with the venue, so she was able to pull off all the pictures I wanted. The reception space was beautiful, and the food was buffet style with 2 separate stations, but the servers not only told people they were the same, they only refilled it once and took the food so quickly, many guests didn't get enough to eat. Once the reception was in full swing, everything went so smoothly. The cake cutting, garter/bouquet toss, parents dances and even the apron dance went off without a hitch! Thank you EFI for a beautiful day!

I had the most amazing wedding at the EFI! Everything was beautiful and perfect- it ran so smoothly, the food was terrific, and it looked fantastic. EFI is a gorgeous venue and they personalized everything to be exactly what I wanted. Chef Wecker is so kind- he joined us for the menu meeting to customize my vision and came up with great ideas- then it was executed to perfection. Steve, the wedding coordinator is the absolute best. He is so organized and on top of things. I didn't have to think on my wedding day- he was always three steps ahead of me and keeping everything on schedule. He and the staff made my decorations and personalizations flawless. When we came to pick up my personal items the next day, everything was clean, organized, packed and labeled. It was so nice to have someone looking out for all my little details and dedicated to making my day special and personal. My bridal attendant, Abby, was fantastic! Everyone raved about how beautiful and fun the wedding was- I absolutely made the right choice with the EFI. Thank you Chef Wecker, Steve, and everyone at the EFI for making my wedding day everything I ever wished for and wanted!

My wedding was a few weeks ago and I'm still getting compliments on the food. The service was excellent and the staff anticipated my every need.

My husband and I were married at the EFI on May 18, 2013 -- on a somewhat wet, grey and hectic day. My wedding day leading up to my ceremony was less than perfect, but that all changed once we got to Elkridge Furnace Inn. My husband and I did A LOT of DIY projects, including building our own chuppah, collecting vintage china for the centerpieces, creating a ribbon wall backdrop for the band and providing a complicated seating chart. Every little detail was perfect down to the placement of the last picture frame and mason jar. I walked through the tent before the ceremony and could not believe how they made our visions come to life. Our menu was delicious thanks to input by Matthew and tweaking by Steve. They even allowed for speciality cocktails for the bride and groom, which were a big hit! When my bridesmaid became ill during our ceremony, Steve and Cameron were so professional and attentive, taking great care of my dear friend without causing too much interruption to the wedding ceremony (as much as can be avoided when a bridesmaid keels over after the first kiss). Our guests could not stop gushing about what a beautiful venue we had chosen and how helpful the staff was. They were always there yet never in the way. My husband and I even got a huge kick out of having Steve so close by at the ready with napkins when we shoved cake in each others faces and hair. So fun! Leading up to the big day, Matthew was wonderful with preparing us for the wedding of our dreams while keeping us on budget. And Steve only continued those efforts in bringing the little details to life and giving us great ideas for decor and logistics (thank goodness, as I did not have a wedding planner). Seeing Chef (as I only knew to call him) on site at every visit was such a treat. You could really see the passion that went into the cooking and the locally grown ingredients. And he's such a pleasure! All in all -- the perfect pick of venue. Thank you, all! See you on Valentines Day!