The Oaks

were commenting on how perfectly timed everything was and obviously the food because the food is AMAZING! The main thing that sold us on this venue that you book the entire venue and its rooms for the whole weekend! There are 15 rooms total so we had our friends stay in the rooms during our wedding weekend. There is also a huge patio with tons of seating so it was really nice to hang out with them after the wedding and make a weekend out of it! Several people commented on how they are going to recommend the venue or how they wish they had their wedding there. I highly recommend this venue!!

all back on the same page. The food was absolutely phenomenal but I wish the cocktail hour food would have been left out a bit longer for guests to continue to snack. We did not get any dessert which was upsetting since so many of our guests loved the dessert bar upgrade. The sparkler sendoff was a great way to end the evening as well!

big enough to accommodate our family and friends so that we were able to spend extra time with them, but small enough that the staff could take amazing care of us. Attentive service, delicious food, not to mention the gorgeous views from every spot on the property. We will definitely be back for weekend getaways!

for our tour, and we were met with that same warmth during our 22 month planning process. Candi, Missy, and the entire Oaks staff went to stratospheric levels to make our wedding day perfect. We had to postpone our wedding by 5 months due to COVID and Candi was beyond accommodating to change our date and work with us when we experienced some complications due to the Delta variant. As others have said, the food is incredible - all of our guests have continued to rave. They even turned a simple green salad into a talking point after the wedding, it was that good. We added on the raw bar, signature cocktail, late night snack, and sparkler departure, all of which were executed flawlessly (though we felt the raw bar was an extra special touch). While The Oaks has no control over the weather, we had a beautiful October day without a cloud in the sky, and our wedding ceremony between the trees was picture perfect. After our ceremony an attendant met us with glasses of celebratory champagne which made our photos really magical. The bridal cottage is the perfect spot to get ready in - plenty of space with lots of natural light (and the chic decor makes for cute getting ready photos!). There are many unique spaces around the property to take wedding photos in and the view of the water from the ballroom during the reception can’t be beat. Our family and bridal party all stayed at The Oaks over the weekend and gushed about how wonderful the accommodations, food, and staff were. Thank you so much Candi, Missy, Dolores, and everyone else at The Oaks who worked so hard to put on such a fabulous weekend. We have been floating on Cloud 9 since last weekend and can’t wait to return for a weekend trip!

VID hit and we realized that our original wedding date was just not going to work, The Oaks was incredibly kind to us and graciously rescheduled everything to this summer. During the unprecedented and uncertain times, they were flexible and accommodating which they honestly didn’t have to be and I think that speaks volumes to the kind of people that they are. As things began to move forward again, The Oaks was with us every step of the way. They suggested amazing vendors, replied to emails within minutes, and accommodated every request. We arrived to The Oaks the Thursday before the wedding with cars stuffed to the brim and as soon as we pulled in The Oaks literally took everything from there. It was completely hassle free. We had a DELICIOUS rehearsal dinner under the dock on Friday. The atmosphere that The Oaks offers is truly unmatched and it felt like we were on a vacation. It was amazing that we were able to have closest family and the bridal party stay with us on-site, they mentioned how it felt like a destination wedding and how relaxing it was and nice to be hanging out all together all weekend. Our wedding day was a DREAM. Candi and Missy literally took care of everything. Our last minute rain plan was perfectly executed and I did not worry about anything knowing that they had everything under control. This venue also has SOO many great options to take pictures, both covered and not covered which is a huge bonus as the weather is something that we can’t control. Our guests RAVED about how delicious all of the food served at the wedding was and how gorgeous the venue and waterfront was. We have had MANY guests tell us that it was easily the best wedding that they had ever been to and we know that is because of The Oaks. I could go on and on but I truly can not recommend this venue enough. THANK YOU Candi, Missy, & the whole Oaks team for EVERYTHING. You made our dream come true. We will forever deeply appreciate you and can’t wait to visit soon! The Oaks will forever hold a very special place in our hearts and I wish we could do it all over again! If you are engaged- THIS IS THE PLACE!

sh I could put into words my husband and my thanks and satisfaction, but there are no real words that would equally describe it. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made everything magical!

e the bride and groom, plus family and friends are well taken care of. The food is phenomenal, service is perfection, atmosphere is incredible. Everything is immaculate. My husband and I and our families cannot thank this venue enough, during a time of unknown and a pandemic they worked endlessly with us to make our entire weekend unforgettable. It was better than I ever imagine and the butterflies will last a lifetime. You need to check this venue out! Tracey, Candy, Katie, missy (& everyone!!!) are insanely generous and kindhearted people. Forever grateful.

d with all my vendors so I was able to be completely hands-off on my wedding day. You do not need a planner if you choose The Oaks. They provide you a list of vendors who they work closely with. This is how I found my florist, who I absolutely loved. I even brought in a few new vendors, all of whom told me that The Oaks staff were welcoming and helpful. The FOOD - they feed you all weekend! They cover your rehearsal dinner, two breakfasts, cocktail hour, reception and desserts - all absolutely delicious. In reflecting with friends and family, we all agree the best part about our wedding at The Oaks was that our families and wedding party were able to stay on-site at the Inn for the whole weekend. Their 14 rooms + private Bridal Cottage are extremely well kept and managed. Candi, Tracey & Missy were all wonderful to work with and provided me the support I needed during planning and on my big day. We are so happy we chose The Oaks!

t, we would ask each other which place do you see us getting married at when you close your eyes – every time the answer was The Oaks. We went back for a second visit and immediately knew it was for us. From the first tour, everyone there made us feeling like family. We knew we wanted a ceremony by the water, but it was also very important for my husband to have a venue that had a backup in case of rain as well as a place for an indoor reception. We hoped we wouldn’t need the backup but unfortunately, a remnant of a tropical storm moved through on our wedding day! We ended up having the ceremony on the large covered dock and it was still perfect. The lights under the dock along with the rain actually made for a very romantic setting. If only the wind had been a little less! Our guests were kept inside until right before the ceremony and none seemed to mind the setting. One of the best parts of The Oaks is having the Inn available to you and your guests that night for lodging. All of my side was coming in from out of town, so we loved having family be able to say with us there that night . We chose a Sunday wedding, so we only had the Inn the Sunday night. If you book a Saturday wedding, you do get both Friday and Saturday nights. A wonderful breakfast buffet is also included the morning after for guests who stayed at the Inn. The highlight of The Oaks has to be the amazing staff. Every single person we dealt with throughout the entire process was wonderful. Tracey is the on-site coordinator who we primarily worked with through the planning process. What an asset to have available at The Oaks! She was amazing and so helpful. Always very quick to reply to any questions we had. Unfortunately, Tracey suffered an injury and was not available for our wedding day. Candi, one of the owners of The Oaks, stepped in for Tracey though and did an amazing job for us. She was a pro! Words can’t express the gratitude we have for everything both Tracey and Candi did to help our wedding day turn out to be exactly what we had envisioned. The staff the day of the wedding were also all top notch. We had to many compliments on the service! Thank you to everyone at The Oaks! Highly recommend!!!

a year earlier, we knew it was special. When you get married here, you get an entire team devoted to making your dream wedding come to life – way beyond the actual wedding weekend. Tracey, The Oaks’ weekend coordinator, walks you through wedding planning and checks in throughout the year. She also did an excellent job fielding questions coming from many different family members as I was too caught up in finishing graduate school to be as on top of planning as I had hoped. She was a huge help. You also receive a free night at The Oaks when you do your tasting! That is helpful to become comfortable with the venue for continued planning purposes. Tracey and the team will transform The Oaks into a retreat for your family and friends for the entire weekend. The best part is having your guests experience the magic of St. Michaels for the weekend - the bridal party relaxing with you at The Oaks and guests exploring the town. The actual wedding day turned out perfectly. The Oaks team works with your vendors, anticipates your needs, and keeps everything moving smoothly. We received many compliments from guests and vendors on how kind and efficient the staff was in addition to how breathtaking the venue was. We opted to add a “signature drink” to our wedding package. The Oaks designed our drink for us and it was AMAZING – maybe the best drink we’ve ever had (strawberry lemonade mojito, fyi). Our guests loved it, as well. We also added the fireworks to our wedding package. They were the highlight of our wedding. They lasted about ten minutes and were truly better than fourth of July fireworks, per our guests. Our only suggestions for your wedding day at The Oaks regard the dessert bar and vendors. Firstly, if you add the dessert bar to your wedding package like we did, we highly suggest having the wait staff circulate the desserts (in addition to displaying them on the dessert table) throughout the party the same way they did with the hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. About half of the guests we’ve spoken to post-wedding did not partake in the dessert bar – either because they did not see it because of its location in the back of the room or because they were unable to make their way back there in between dancing. That has been fairly disappointing to discover because of the additional cost per head, and we were so excited for all guests to enjoy it. If the desserts were circulating, I am positive it would be a better strategy. Additionally, if you book with The Oaks, I highly suggest booking with their suggested vendors. It makes such a difference to have vendors who are already familiar with the venue. Overall, The Oaks made our wedding dreams come true. We highly recommend The Oaks for your wedding!! Our only wish is that the whole weekend and wedding day could have lasted longer – we never wanted our dream day to end.

inate with all of our vendors. She helped bring my vision to life and I gave her very little direction with some of the decorations and she knew exactly what to do with them and how to add a few extra special touches. The venue is stunning with so many picture opportunities. You can go from rustic barn photos to stunning mansion photos, to quaint garden photos all on the same property. The food was phenomenal. We did the steak and crab cake entree and everyone loved it. They were easily accomodating for special dietary requests. We also used them for our rehearsal dinner location and that was equally as fantastic.

The privacy of The Oaks for the entire bridal party (with rooms, etc.) was great as was the cottage for the bride and groom. Everyone we encountered at The Oaks was accommodating and bent over backwards to insure we remained calm with smooth sailing for the weekend. We provided Tracey, our coordinator at The Oaks with the names of all our vendors (band, baker, florist, photographer, etc) and behind the scene, they collectively delivered an evening to remember. Our guests loved the setting for the outdoor wedding, the cocktail hour and the reception hall. The appetizers and dinner were excellent. Without hesitation I would recommend The Oaks to anyone interested in the perfect wedding weekend.

benefit it is to have the entire inn for the weekend. It made all of our wedding activities so much easier to coordinate and made for a stress-free wedding weekend.

king our wedding weekend exceed all our expectations. From the planning leading up to the wedding to the breakdown afterwards, The Oaks made sure our weekend went flawlessly. The Oaks was the perfect venue for us, Tracey is the perfect wedding coordinator, and we had the best day ever!

ng from across the country, California to be exact, and their accommodations made it so easy for us. We were able to have the whole bridal party stay at the Oaks, utilize the space for our rehearsal dinner, and then have the cottage as a space for my very large (12 girls, 2 moms, & 2 flower girls) bridal party to get ready for the day. The chef is incredible and we kept getting compliments the whole weekend about how great the food was both nights (rehearsal & reception). They also have an event coordinator (Tracey) who took care of everything! Sunday morning as we were leaving, they even gifted us with two personalized hats that said 'Just Married 2018', which was the icing on the cake! We loved every moment!

in love with the beautiful venue and friendly staff. Throughout the entire planning process, they were all very helpful, quick to answer any questions, and provided so much information and guidance, they made it easy! The tasting was so much fun and the food is incredible, which is something we heard from all of our guests as well! A unique feature of The Oaks is that you get the entire Inn for for the whole weekend. It was so much fun enjoying all of that time with our family and friends instead of limiting it to one night! The wedding day itself was more than I could have dreamed of. From getting ready in the bridal cottage, to taking pictures around the gorgeous grounds, and having SO much fun at the reception- everything was absolutely perfect. Many of our guests told us it was "the best wedding they had ever been to" and one said "the most well orchestrated wedding" they had ever been to and we obviously agree :). We can not thank The Oaks and their fabulous staff enough for giving us the most incredible wedding weekend and memories to last a lifetime!

ovely wedding ceremony with the arch and water on three sides. It was a little chilly so we offered blankets for the guests, which they loved. Everyone raved about the food and service. The steak and crab cakes were just delicious and beautifully presented. I was very relaxed knowing that the staff handled all the set up and deliveries of the day. The wedding coordinator made sure to keep everything on schedule so we never worried about any details. I cannot thank the owners and staff enough for the fabulous weekend we had at The Oaks!

g process. Tracey, our wedding coordinator, was very responsive to all of my overwhelming e-mails and helped me through every step of the way. We were able to arrive at the venue on Thursday evening with a car load of items, unload them and then relax the rest of the weekend. Tracey and everyone at the Oaks took care of everything, I mean everything! I didn't have to worry about setting anything up at all and was able to enjoy the entire weekend. The service was impeccable. Also, the location is a dream. The quaint Inn looks directly over a calming river with amazing views. We were able to have our ceremony on "the point" with a water view background and have our cocktail hour looking over the river which included a stunning boat dock where we were able to have our raw bar! They have a glamours ballroom with an antique feel where the reception was held. Everything was so beautiful. Oh, and the most important part, the food! All of our guests couldn't get enough of the food. It was all insanely delicious from the breakfast to the rehearsal dinner to the bridal cottage luncheon to the cocktail hour and to the reception. It was all amazing. My 90 year old grandmother said it was the best crab-cake she had ever had, and she has lived in Maryland her entire life, wow!! We were also given many compliments on the gorgeous pastry table. People couldn't stop talking about it! Many of our guests have said that it was the best wedding that they have ever attended. I HIGHLY recommend the Oaks to any bride-to-be. Thank you SO much to The Oaks staff for making our dream wedding come true! Love, The Wojciechowski's

es I found this online and immediately knew this was where I wanted to get married. Our coordinator, Tracey, was absolutely amazing. She was so responsive by email, by phone, in person. She was so nice and helpful in the planning process and when we got there on Friday she was outstanding. She ran that entire weekend without a hitch, anything we wanted done she did without hesitation or question. We changed the location of the rehearsal dinner last minute, and she rolled with it. She let her staff know and they set up in the new location. The day of she was wonderful, she arrived and made sure I was okay and got everything ready for the reception. It looked incredible!! It was truly a relief to have Tracey as our coordinator for the weekend. On to the food--*every* single meal was amazing, from the rehearsal dinner to breakfast, to cocktail hour appetizers, to the reception dinner, to the dessert table. People raved about the food, I mean every single person said the dinner was delicious and they were so impressed! It is such a great feeling when you have people travel to celebrate this weekend with you and they are so impressed with the food. It really just made it so worth it. You can tell the chef loves what he does, you can taste it! We stayed an extra day and felt like celebrities, they were so accommodating to us--homemade cookies delivered to our cottage, breakfast cooked to order for the two of us, and everyone was SO friendly and nice. The weekend was truly magical, it was perfect in every single way. The *only* thing I would change is to have it last longer! It went by in the blink of an eye! If you want to show up to a carefree weekend, this is the venue. What a wonderful, rock-solid way to start our marriage and life together. We were beyond completely satisfied with everything!

rs drive from our home in Annapolis. We are so glad that we did. The wedding planning process was an ease. Candi, Tracey, Sandy and Abby were all so easy to work with - their responsiveness, advice and professionalism were so appreciative. The menu created by their team in the kitchen was just incredible. We hosted both our rehearsal dinner and reception on the grounds. Our guests are still talking about how delicious the meals were. We had the entire Inn to ourselves for 2 days - it was so memorable being able to spend that time and those says with our closest friends and family. The rooms and grounds were just gorgeous; the housekeepers and grounds crew keep everything impeccable. Tyson and I couldn't have asked for anything more - we plan on returning for every anniversary we are able! Thank you to The Oaks for everything!!

d outdoor event spaces. We LOVED the venue from the start, but the event package (which is amazing, by the way) wasn’t quite what we were looking for since she was planning a church wedding. Sandy and Helen worked with us to negotiate a package with the owners that met our needs and we were thrilled! Planning a large wedding is stressful, but Tracey was very knowledgeable and made sure we had all the information we needed to make the decisions that were best for us. She answered our many emails promptly and met with us several times in person at times that fit our schedule. The wedding day was amazing! Tracey kept things running smoothly and we didn’t have to do a thing but enjoy the day. She had to make a last minute decision to move the cocktail hour inside when it became clear that the rain was not going to hold off. She and her staff were so helpful in assisting our friends in finishing up some décor in the ballroom and even alerting our DJ that his services would be needed a little earlier than scheduled. Of course, we knew nothing about any of this until days later. It was all handled expertly and without troubling us. Our guests had a fantastic time and we have gotten so many compliments, particularly about the food (which was TOP NOTCH!) One guest said, “I have been to many, many weddings and this is the only one where I would chose to order the food again.” The rain stopped and the night ended with a beautiful sparkler send-off! We had been warned that this can be difficult to do well with such a large wedding, but once again, The Oaks staff knew exactly how to pull it off. Overall, it was a beautiful, stress-free day and we are thankful to everyone at The Oaks for helping us give our daughter and her new husband a memorable celebration full of joy!

th inside and out. The wait staff (servers, etc.) were incredibly friendly and helpful as well. From there I can't speak poorly enough of the female in charge- Tracy. I don't know if she owns the facility, manages it or is in charge of their events but I've never encountered a more non-welcoming, cheap, brusque, ill mannered, foul attituded and lacking in basic social niceties woman. Our entire family (and there were over fifty immediate family members) was beyond appalled as we exchanged our individual encounters having to do Tracy. The most pointedly unforgivable act was committed last night after the bride and groom left to the glow of many sparklers. Our 93 year old Grandmother (the Grandmother of the groom) was standing outside with the aid of her cane and when she asked if she could re-enter the facility to momentarily sit down Tracy told her that she couldn't re-enter until all smoke (from the sparklers- honestly NOT a lot of smoke) cleared. No chair or other form seating was offered. Under no circumstances was that an acceptable sequence of events. If you are considering this location for an event and are not given an alternative option to Tracy's involvement in your event I would highly recommend taking your business elsewhere.

was perfect for us. We also wanted to host a big party and have everything all in one spot. The Oaks fit all of these requirements. The price tag was steep, but it was worth it to have the wedding coordinator, venue, catering, alcohol, and shuttle all together. (when you add things up individually it works out to be about the same… but you are saving yourself the trouble and work). We just got married July 1st and it was amazing. Let me start with Tracey, the wedding coordinator. She was so patient, kind, and always available to answer questions. Tracey was also very organized and kept things running smoothly the day of. The venue itself is beautiful. We loved of the weather backup plans- there was a thunderstorm rolling through right at the time of our wedding, but we didn’t need to be worried because there was a backup plan for every possible situation (and luckily the storm held off until JUST after our photographs ended). The food was delicious (I thought it was even better than the tasting) and there was plenty of alcohol. I was also impressed with their flexibility of food allergies/needs. My husband and I both have Celiac Disease and cannot eat gluten. They actually made our whole meal gluten free, including the crab cake. Everyone raved about the food and how beautiful the venue was. The Oaks was the perfect venue for our wedding!

ends and families to see why we decided to start our lives together here. So our venue search began! The Oaks was the very first venue we went to see and as we continued our search we felt as though other venues on the Eastern Shore just didn't compare. With most of our guests coming from out of town, it was super important to us that we got to spend as much time with them as possible. The Oaks was the PERFECT venue to meet all of our expectations! You get the Inn and the grounds for the entire weekend. This allowed us to stay with our wedding party and families from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning! Our guests staying at The Oaks got to enjoy the pool, yard games, the back patio, and a beautiful view of the water. Sandy, Candy, Tracey, and the rest of the staff at The Oaks will make sure you have absolutely nothing to worry about or take care of for the entire weekend. As soon as we walked through the doors that Friday, they put us completely at ease and made sure all we had to worry about was enjoying our time there. Tracey was great at communicating in the months and weeks leading up to our wedding weekend, answering any questions or requests that we had. Our guests haven't stopped raving about how beautiful the venue was and the food! The food is absolutely DELICIOUS!! From the rehearsal dinner, to the appetizers, and finally the main course.! The Inn also includes a cottage where all the girls can get ready. Some of my favorite memories leading up to the wedding are the moments my girls and I shared while we were getting makeup and hair done in the cottage. It is literally the cutest! And is big enough to accommodate the bridal party, along with any beauty vendors, photographers, videographers, etc. I could go on and on! The Oaks provides you with the perfect mix of an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception that are absolutely stunning. We cannot thank The Oaks and their staff enough for giving us the most incredible weekend of our lives and the perfect setting to start our marriage with our closest friends and families by our side!

e nautical, rustic, vintage, and very classic elements in all of our decor without anything seeming out of place! The staff at the Oaks are truly the best and we are so grateful for their courtesy, attention to detail, and shared excitement for our day! They made our wedding and rehearsal dinner so spectacular. They are so experienced and are familiar with all of the local vendors which helped everything run seamlessly. Our DJ, Jason Walsh, was new to the venue but they worked with him (and vice versa) as if they had done hundreds of weddings together. What I don't see mentioned in many reviews are the rehearsal dinners hosted at the Oaks. The staff worked with us to create a custom Italian menu and it was nothing short of spectacular!! Not only was it delicious, but it was a beautiful presentation and well kept throughout the event, which doesn't always happen with buffets! I couldn't recommend the Oaks more for both the rehearsal and dinner and weddings. The Oaks and the staff will always have such a special place in our hearts. Thank you so much!

is was the first venue I went to visit with my fiancé. I was planning on going to a lot of other venues before deciding. However, when I arrived at the Oaks, my mind was set. This was the venue I HAD to get married. It was everything that I dreamed of my whole entire life. They made the planning process so easy, and all the staff were a joy to work with. The weekend of the wedding was the best part. I still wish I could go back to the weekend of our wedding, and my husband and I are planning on staying at the Oaks for every Anniversary because it really is the most remarkable place. The Friday before the wedding, we arrived and the staff was wonderful with having me show them where I wanted to put the decorations. They had such great suggestion that made my wedding beautiful. The wedding coordinator was wonderful as well. She completely made the rehearsal so organized which made me not stress about the wedding day. The day of the wedding was incredible. All my guest still to this day says that it was the best wedding they have ever been too. They raved about how the food was the best they have ever had at a wedding. Every time I still talk to a friend or family member about the wedding they still tell me how amazing it was. If you want a fairy tale, absolutely beyond perfect wedding, then the Oaks is your place. I really can’t speak highly enough about how wonderful everything turned out at my wedding and it was all because of the Oaks. They earned 100/100 from us!!!!

ars to come. The Oaks as a venue was perfect offering a mix of everything - the wedding was in the garden overlooking the water, the cocktail hour was spread across the lawn by the waterfront and under the covered pier and the dinner and reception was in the ballroom. The food, wow, where do we begin. Saying the food was delicious is an understatement. It was full of flavor, plentiful and the presentation was top notch. Our son-in-law has multiple food allergies and the staff was most accommodating. People always said that weddings go so fast so make sure you pause and enjoy. How true.... but what makes The Oaks stand apart from other places is that you stay at the Oaks for the full weekend (we went down with bride and groom and the groom's parents on Thursday to have special time as an immediate family). Having a full weekend at the Oaks allow you to unwind and enjoy the wedding party and family. The Oaks offers a wedding planner/host and what a benefit that was as well, especially given that this was our first wedding to plan. Anthony, the host, was there when we needed him offering us top notch service, and was always readily available behind the scenes. Anthony - you have a gift and should always remain in this profession! We would highly recommend The Oaks for your wedding weekend!

personal -- The Oaks gave us just what we were looking for. We were able to use the entire venue for the weekend, giving our family and friends a place to relax and spend time with one another. Our family and friends cannot stop raving about the experience. On top of being the most perfect setting and location, the staff is truly one of a kind. They take care of you from start to finish (no matter what time you email with questions!). I felt completely taken care of and 100% relaxed on my wedding day. All details were handled and I did not have to worry about anything. I could not have dreamed of a better wedding or a more perfect experience.

sts loved every moment. Candi, Anthony, and Sandy went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. And I have to mention Anthony again because he was just fabulous on every level. He answered every one of my many emails immediately and answered every question I had thoroughly. I had zero worries when arriving on Friday and he made every vision I had that we talked about come to life. My entire family and all our friends staying with us loved him as well. He checked on us at the cottage many times on Saturday to make sure all was going well and if we needed anything at all. His expertise and professionalism were more than I could ever have hoped for on the best day of my life!!! I could honestly go on and on but trust me, if you plan your day here, you will be SO HAPPY!! And this goes for all the staff as well. We were always taken care of and had many people come up to us all weekend asking if we needed anything. The special touches such as leaving food for us in the cottage after the wedding was over was much appreciated. And the food was out of this world!!! We had more than half our guests raving about the apps and dinner! We had the best weather for our ceremony on the dock and I just cannot wait to get or pictures back and share. Another wonderful part of having your wedding here is that you get to stay the whole weekend and invite your family and friends to be with you since they have a 14 room inn. It was so nice to be able to plan a weekend getaway for everyone as well. Me and my now husband Andrew would recommend The Oaks a million times over and over again. You will not be disappointed and only have the BEST memories to look back on!!!!

things not only about our wedding weekend, but also about planning our weekend a year and a half with Heather, Sandy, and Candi. The venue: An absolute fairy tale. Excited about the idea of a wedding day with everyone you love, but hate that it’s only for one night? Part of the reason why getting married at The Oaks (on a Saturday) is so ideal is that you get the entire inn to yourself, your family, and whoever you want there with you for the weekend. For us, this was everything—our families and entire bridal party all stayed at The Oaks with us, which made the weekend even more special. Not to mention the fact that the one-of-a-kind property is on the water with a beautiful garden, two barns, and a covered dock. The setting could not have been more perfect! The FOOD: We still have people contacting us to tell us how incredible the food was— “best wedding dinner we’ve ever had.” And, since the staff made sure my husband and I sat down to eat (like actually came outside to grab us), we completely agree. They even made sure to put some extra food and two slices of wedding cake in the cottage for us when we returned from our after party. Simply amazing. The people: Part of the reason why we had such a great time planning our wedding was due to the people who helped us. Sandy and Candi played integral roles throughout the months of planning, while Heather was our extraordinary day-of (and many days before) coordinator. The entire process was extremely organized and we always knew what we had to do. The timeline ran perfectly and anything we needed help with was taken care of. We knew we had nothing to worry about from the moment we checked in and had so much fun the entire weekend with everyone at The Oaks—they were kind, helpful, and fully invested in giving us the wedding of our dreams.

rgeous. The food and service were outstanding and the owner and her wedding planning staff were very flexible and helpful to us throughout the process. The rooms at the inn were perfect for our wedding party and out of town immediate family. The bridal cottage was the staging area for the bride and bridesmaids on the morning of the wedding with hair and makeup prep. We could not have been more pleased with our overall experience and would highly recommend The Oaks to others seeking waterside venues.

, and everyone else at The Oaks and everyone was very helpful with all of our questions leading up to our wedding. We really enjoyed the entire tasting experience - the two of us and my parents went to the tasting and we liked everything we tried. The Oaks gave us a complimentary (although I'm sure we ended up paying for it at some point) night's stay the night before the tasting, which was really nice. While we had a great experience with The Oaks, we were a little upset when we discovered our wedding coordinator was no longer with The Oaks (we were never told by The Oaks, we found out from someone else in town a few weeks before the wedding). That said, we understand it was an unusual situation and Vicki became our new wedding coordinator and picked up right where we left off. She was wonderful to work with! She was so helpful on our wedding day and made sure we were in the right place at the right time at all times. The food was absolutely incredible. We were told by several guests that it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding! Another plus, The Oaks had two plates of hors d'oeuvres and desserts waiting for us when we went back to The Cottage at the end of the night - so thoughtful! The Cottage was lovely, it was so nice to have a big place for all of the girls to get ready in. We highly recommend The Oaks as both a wedding venue and for a weekend get away!!

es on the water around the Baltimore area, however nothing seemed to be "the one". When I emailed the Oaks regarding information, they were quick to respond and give me price ranges and package information. We realized that is was very comparable to many venues on the water. From the first moment I stepped onto the location, I knew it was the one. The staff, especially Tracey, Vicki, and Candy were always quick to respond to any questions. I was planning my wedding from a far, and due to their help I was never stressed. The venue is gorgeous! It not only is on a body of water, it is residential which makes it nice and welcoming. We loved that not only were we going to have a wedding, but a wedding weekend! Our family and friends made a mini vacation out of it. Our wedding was truly beyond our wildest dreams. Everything ran smoothly and perfect. From the beautiful ceremony on the point, to cocktail hour outside with delicious apps (our guest still are raving about the mini ruebens and bacon wrapped scallops), to the premium open bar with friendly bartenders and quick service, to our dinner with tender steak and succulent crabcakes with a delicious desert bar and to top the night off I surprised my groom with Fireworks! When we got back to the cottage on our wedding, Vicki and the staff wrapped up pieces of our wedding cake and our favorite deserts! I can not thank the oaks enough for accommodating us and giving us the wedding of our dreams. Everyone who came to the wedding had a wonderful time, and keep talking about it to this day. Our guests still say we had "the best wedding ever". I can not say enough positive things about The Oaks and I highly recommend it for anyone who wants a truly once in a lifetime wedding. Do not hesitate to contact Tracey, Vicki, or Candy to start you wedding planning! You will not regret it, trust me!

are beautiful and impeccably kept. Our guests that weekend were able to enjoy activities, like bike riding, canoeing, the pool or just relaxing in the Adirondack chairs. The bridal cottage was perfect, and being able to stay at the venue the night before and get ready, leisurely and comfortably, with my bridesmaids and family offered so much comfort; I was so relaxed on my wedding day (and I am not a relaxed person by nature at all!) We also held our rehearsal dinner there, which just made the whole place seem like home the whole weekend! The staff was so helpful in putting us in contact with great vendors and for making sure the whole weekend went off without a hitch. And the food was really, really, really good! I really would not change a thing about about our wedding, and the venue was a huge part of that - it was exactly as I most perfectly imagined our wedding....x10.

anted to get married. I recognize that most brides will say that everything about their day was perfect, but truthfully, Tracey and her team made sure that everything was perfect. Tracey's attention to detail made the planning process much easier than it should have been, and everything at the oaks is taken care of for you, you just customize your day to how you like. The menu options are great, and I love that you are able to have the entire venue for you and your guests for the weekend. We opted to do our rehearsal dinner there as well, and it was absolutely perfect on the dock. On the wedding day, everything was set up and moving according to plan, and I did not have to worry about a thing. Tracey had everything ready to go, and I was able to walk down the aisle not having any stresses. They work with you to accommodate shuttles to nearby hotels in the area to make sure your guests arrive safely and on time, and make great recommendations to other local vendors in the area. Some other things that I really liked about their level of service were that they give you a free night's stay when you come for your tasting, as it is likely you are coming from out of town. This enables you to meet with other vendors on one trip without having to do it in one day. Additionally, the food in fantastic. I had several people come up to us weeks after the wedding and tell us that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Also, because we missed cocktail hour due to photos, Tracey had a tray of all our appetizers waiting for us so we could enjoy the food with each other. The little details throughout the night really went a long way. The reception was effortless and went by way too fast, but it was such a magical night. I highly recommend The Oaks to any bride who wants to *actually* have the day of her dreams! **Note: though it was not an issue, something to keep in mind is that you do have to get additional sound folks to mic up your officiant and musicians.**

rvice reception which really made the event special for our guests. All the food was delicious, the staff provided excellent service from planning to execution. Everyone was so helpful and made sure every detail was thought through and taken care of. Our guest tell us this was the best wedding they have attended. Thank you to Candi and Paul for helping to make our day very special. I highly recommend The Oaks in St Michael's!

s through the entire project, answering any questions we had and working closely with both of our families. She was very clear about what could be done and worked with us to get all the details we wanted included and highlighted exactly the way we wanted. I couldn't ask for a more professional and knowledgeable event coordinator. She handled our wedding flawlessly. We were able to enjoy our wedding because we knew Tracey had everything under control. Next, the venue. We still have family and friends telling us how amazing The Oaks was for our wedding. The combination of the inn, the waterfront views, and the awesome grounds made for a one-of-a-kind location. Every part of the grounds was extremely well maintained and we were able to set up all the different decorations we wanted to make it our own for the whole weekend. We used The Oaks for both our rehearsal dinner and the ceremony, so we can to enjoy having dinner and a party on the dock, while using the point and ballroom for our ceremony and reception. Each had its own piece of charm to make the weekend unforgettable. The staff was friendly and helpful, the food (made by the owner and chef) was delicious and exactly what we expected from our tasting. The food was definitely better than a lot of weddings to which we've been. I took advantage of the bridal cottage to get ready with all my bridesmaids while my husband had a room with his groomsmen to get ready. There was no need to worry about travelling or being late for our own wedding! All in all, The Oaks made our wedding perfect from start to finish.

ings etc and making sure the wedding went smoothly. We stayed at the venue all weekend with our parents/bridal party. We also had our rehearsal dinner at the Oaks. Tracey really allows you to not worry about anything during the wedding. She took care of every detail and made sure the timing and day ran smoothly.

utely beautiful, the food is gourmet not at all like traditional banquet fare, and the personal attention from the staff is unbelievable. It was truly an affair to remember!

ess Tracey was amazing to work with, answering every question in a prompt manner. Wedding weekend was amazing from beginning to end. They hosted our rehearsal dinner and were very welcoming to all of our guests and wedding day went off without a hitch. Tracey is very good at keeping things on track and making sure you don’t have to worry about a thing. Many of our guests commented that this was the best wedding food that they had ever tasted and I would have to agree (I am still craving the lobster mashed potatoes!!) I would highly recommend the oaks!

d the Reception at one venue with shuttles to and from hotels made it so easy for our guests. The food was exquisite--it would be difficult to say what our favorites were because everything was delicious! The venue itself was beautiful--we loved being by the water, our rooms were comfy, and the service was great. Tracey George took care of every little detail to make this wedding an experience we will never forget! Our favorite event(besides the actual wedding) was the Fireworks Display during the Reception!! This took our wedding experience to a new level! We want to thank everyone at The Oaks Waterfront Inn for making our son and now daughter-in-law's wedding MAGICAL!

We always felt as though we were being treated as the only wedding they were planning. Tracey is a top notch professional and the most amazing wedding planner I could have asked for. She always made me feel special and did not mind answering my 1,000,000 questions as our big day was getting closer! There are a lot of extra special additives available at The Oaks, and one that we chose was to arrive to cocktail hour by boat. This was a huge surprise to everyone in attendance and everyone was shocked and loved it! It made for such a beautiful entrance! The food at The Oaks is incredible. The chef (who is also the owner) is simply amazing. He and his staff created the most delicious hors d'oeuvrs and dinner my husband and I have ever had in our entire lives. They were served and plated so beautifully and we are still receiving many compliments on the food served at our wedding! We all know, if there is one thing most people remember about a wedding, it is how great (or not) the food was. My husband and I feel the best part of the entire wedding was having the entire Inn for the whole weekend to ourselves. We arrived Friday early afternoon and left Sunday late morning. I stayed in the bridal cottage both nights, while my husband stayed in the Inn Friday night and in the cottage with me (obviously) Saturday night. I am not from the area, so we had a lot of family and friends traveling into town and it was so great to have a place where everyone could meet and hang. Even after the wedding on Saturday, many of our out of town guests stayed on the grounds and hung out by the lake enjoying each others' company and having a night cap! It was such a relief knowing we were able to provide this for everyone. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to any bride. It was a magical weekend spent at The Oaks and the only thing I would change is to have time slow down! We both blinked and it was all over!

nd her incredible staff, the day was spectacular from beginning to end! The Inn is beautiful and a wonderfully relaxing place for the wedding party to stay. The chef at The Oaks is a genius and our guests kept remarking how it was the most delicious food they had ever had at a wedding! The reception room has a gorgeous view of the water and the dock was illuminated with lanterns and little white lights - so incredibly beautiful! The grand finale of the night was an amazing fireworks display that was just so exciting. The bride and groom and family and friends were all absolutely overjoyed by this perfect and unforgettable celebration! We will treasure the memory of this extraordinary day forever!

scenery is breathtaking and you just feel at home while your there. My husband is from Minnesota and we wanted our wedding somewhere that our out of town guests can be close and feel comfortable. St. Michaels and The Oaks made this possible. To have the entire grounds for the whole weekend was more than a bride could ask for and it was more resonably priced than other venues we were looking at to have for 5-6 hours. From the moment I arrived Thursday until we left Sunday, I got to make The Oaks my home. Both family and friends were able to stay, they have a pool, canoes, we set up corn hole. There was so much to do to keep everyone happy and occupied. Our rehersal dinner on the boatdock was the kickoff to a fairytale weekend. The food is OUTSTANDING and the staff was wonderful. I could not of asked for a smoother wedding day either. The weather was perfect, everyone was so relaxed, the ballroom is just spectacular, and if you have the option, get the FIREWORKS! They are totally worth it...about a 15-20 minute phenomenal show for your guests. The ballroom is so beautiful and elegant also. It was truly a dream come true for me and our guests were more than pleased. Everything is laid back but super elegant. And if you want your family and friends close by, you have that option. St. Michaels is so close with plenty of hotel/B & B options with so much to do for your guests as well. I would have my wedding at The Oaks every weekend if I could and we will be back to celebrate our anniversaries for years to come! Also- Tracey, the wedding coordinator, is fabulous. She kept in touch with me for 2 LONG years while I planned my big day. She always answered any question I had and lead me in the right direction through it all. She is a great asset to The Oaks!