Waterfront Intimate Wedding Venue
DC-Baltimore Area, MD, DE
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Katie Kozel
WEDDING SALES & EVENTS MANAGER
Currently booking 2026 & 2027 couples!
Say “I Do” by the Water at Queenstown Harbor
Tucked along the serene banks of the Chester River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Queenstown Harbor brings together timeless romance and modern magic - offering couples a one-of-a-kind venue for everything from intimate elopements to lively bachelor and bachelorette weekends. From intimate elopements to full-weekend celebrations worthy of your closest crew, The River House at Queenstown Harbor sets the stage for memories you’ll hold all too well.
Weddings, Elopements & Everything In Between
At the heart of Queenstown Harbor is The River House, a private event venue overlooking the Chester River. This scenic location features indoor and outdoor event spaces, including a sweeping waterfront lawn, a large open-air patio, and a warm, welcoming interior complete with 3 fireplaces - perfect for gathering with those you love most.
Outdoor Ceremonies & Receptions: Up to 200 guests
Indoor Celebrations: Up to 40 guests
Perfect for: Elopements, micro weddings, receptions, and private events
Celebrate the Whole Weekend
Why stop at one day when you can turn your wedding into an entire era? Queenstown Harbor is made for bachelor and bachelorette parties, welcome dinners, post-wedding brunches, and more. Couples can curate an entire weekend experience surrounded by their closest friends and family for any occasion within your wedding era!
On-Site Lodging with Water Views
When the celebration lasts all weekend, you’ll want your whole team close by. Queenstown Harbor offers charming waterfront cottages and bungalows that can host up to 65 overnight guests - so your wedding crew never misses a moment.
From cozy one- and two-bedroom bungalow hideaways (perfect for quiet pre-wedding mornings) to spacious vacation cottages with up to 12 beds (ideal for the entire squad), every stay comes with front-row waterfront views over the Chester River. Because when love is the main event, everyone deserves the best seat in the house.
Planning Made Simple
Our professional event planners are here to guide you every step of the way - from your first tour to the final toast. Services include:
Event coordination and timeline management
Setup and cleanup
On-site lodging arrangements
Get-ready suites for pre-ceremony prep
Parking and accessibility
Bartending services with curated wine, beer, and house spirits
Let the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore set the tone for your celebration. At Queenstown Harbor, your wedding isn't just a day - it's an experience.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Country Club
Estate
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Katie Kozel
Wedding Sales & Events Manager
Katie brings years of experience leading weddings and events at Delaware wineries and Dover Raceway. At Queenstown Harbor, she works closely with you on every detail - from planning and logistics to your arrival and that final farewell at your on-site lodging - to ensure your wedding experience is nothing short of perfect.
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Edward Miller 5.0
4/26/24
Thank you to TBC for creating the perfect meeting space for our Group. Nestled on the banks of the Chester River secluded from the frenzied pace of the City the River House allowed us to focus on team building and corpoate planning for the fut...
ure of our company. The staff, meeting space and food were top draw and further enhanced our work. The River House was the perfect venue for our executive retreat.
Kerrie Smith 5.0
11/19/25
I highly recommend Queenstown Harbor for your next event. Their attention to detail was unmatched. Katie as well as the rest of their staff knew exactly how to execute our vision and always seemed to be one step ahead. We were there for a weeke...
nd long wedding celebration to include a day of golf, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding AND accommodations. The golf course, food, accommodations, venue and staff are truly amazing!
Lauren Biebs222 5.0
1/04/26
Deciding to have our wedding at Queenstown Harbor was the best decision we could have made! We toured a few other venues, but after visiting Queenstown Harbor, we instantly knew it was the perfect fit for us. From the moment we arrived, we felt...
so welcomed, they truly made us feel like we had known them forever. We didn’t know what to expect since neither of our immediate families had planned a wedding before and neither of us had attended one here, but Queenstown Harbor exceeded every expectation from start to finish.
Our wedding was truly the perfect weekend. We rented out all the bungalows and houses on the property so our wedding party, family, and friends who traveled in could stay right there with us the entire time. The houses were absolutely perfect and added such a special element to the weekend. It was incredibly meaningful having everyone so close together, and all of our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the accommodations.
We kicked off the weekend with golf on Friday morning with our closest family and friends, and everyone had a great time on the beautiful course. That evening, we headed to the River House for our rehearsal dinner. It was a stunning, intimate, candle-lit dinner with delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere. The staff was extremely attentive, and it was just an all-around magical night.
From the very beginning of the process, Katie and Danielle exceeded all our expectations — especially during our tasting. The food was incredible and they made the experience so enjoyable and professional that it was genuinely difficult to choose what to serve on our wedding day. Danielle was also incredibly flexible in accommodating special elements that were important to us, such as a signature drink table and even having her team fill cannolis we brought in for dessert, which meant so much to us.
On our wedding day, everything was spectacular from start to finish. We opted for a plated dinner for our 135 guests, and every single person was served quickly with food that was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Throughout dinner, the staff was extremely on top of everything — always smiling, friendly, and working hard to ensure each guest was taken care of. The bartenders were attentive and efficient, keeping bar lines moving smoothly even with a heavy-drinking crowd.
Katie was truly exceptional. She was extremely organized, thorough, and patient throughout the entire process — answering all of our many questions, offering thoughtful insight and suggestions, and being incredibly flexible in helping bring my vision to life. On the big day, she coordinated seamlessly with all our vendors for arrivals, setup, and cleanup. She even made a few last-minute décor decisions that ended up being absolutely perfect. Her attention to detail allowed me to fully relax and enjoy every moment without a single worry.
Danielle ensured everything related to food and drinks was flawless — and wow, they truly did not miss. The food was unreal. We had several guests reach out the next day raving about it, with many even saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had.
From the venue to the staff to the overall experience, our weekend at Queenstown Harbor was beyond anything we could have imagined. We are so grateful to the entire team for making our dream wedding a reality — it was nothing short of perfect.
Charles Birney 5.0
4/30/24
An Absolute Gem on the Eastern Shore!
Having stayed at the Cottages at Queenstown Harbor several times, I am always impressed by the beauty of the location as well as the exceptional service offered. Each visit has been a delightful. The locat...
ion is perfect for an executive meeting or,, in our case, a team building retreat. The environment away from the usual office distractions was perfect. The staff are so accommodating and took wonderful care of us all. The Cottages at Queenstown Harbor are a spectacular experience. Highly recommended!
Celia Bechtel 5.0
7/19/25
The Queenstown River House venue was everything we could have wanted for our perfect weekend. A beautiful venue, perfect accommodations, fantastic food, and extremely helpful and supportive staff. From the beginning Lindsay, and then Katie, c...
oordinated my wedding making for a stress free experience. They helped me coordinate my vendors and kept me abreast of payment deadlines.
For our weekend, Katie had put together a comprehensive itinerary and did all of the rehearsal dinner and day of preparations. It was so calm! Everyone who came said it was one of the best weddings they had ever attended. A shout out to the chef. Everyone said the food was amazing. And if you need vendors, Dana did beautiful flowers, Cassidy did a great job capturing our day in photos, Bri made the whole ceremony flow beautifully as our officiant, and Chris made our night so fun with great dance music. Everyone was so easy to work with. I highly recommend Queenstown River House for your wedding. Thank you to everyone for a perfect day!
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