Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island

ndled. We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome party the night before and truly everything went perfect thanks to the team at Wylder. So grateful to have found Wylder and KD & her team! Can not wait to go back and visit Wylder. All our guests had a wonderful time. Wonderful experience!!

venue scouting trip to the Eastern Shore in June. The property and venue is just beautiful and well-maintained. It's easy to envision the perfect setting for a wedding there. But it was our meetings with Wylder venue coordinator, KD, who really set this experience apart. She was personable and professional. KD understood our desire to be married in less than 5 months and worked with us every step of the way to make that a possibility. Unlike some other wedding venues where you feel like "just another wedding," the Wylder experience felt customized from day one. With a full buyout for the weekend we were able to truly make it our own and KD and the team at the Wylder helped us to shape our wedding weekend. We appreciated their guidance and advice, knowing their property and what has worked best in past weddings; and their flexibility with first-time requests. It was a great partnership! Given our tight timeline and the time of year, the Wylder team also provided us with a lot of value for our money, and willingly offered some financial savings. Additionally, all of the details for the wedding day were executed beautifully (and we had a lot!) and everything went off without a hitch! Our guests raved about the food, the friendliness of the staff, the picturesque setting and plentiful amenities, and how quaint the surrounding area was. So many memories were made at the Wylder and we can't wait to return time and again for anniversaries to come! Thank you Wylder Team! Janeen & Todd

unny, blue skies, and a cool breeze - and we knew it would make the perfect place to welcome our family and friends and to celebrate our wedding.  Over the next several months we worked with staff from Wylder, primarily Alyssa, in planning our wedding with our wedding planner, Christine McFarlane. Alyssa was responsive to our questions and advocated for us to management regarding different negotiation points and contract questions. She was professional and kind all while making it clear that she wanted to work with us to host our wedding at Wylder.  As our wedding approached, we participated in a tasting at Wylder and at that time Alyssa shared with us that she would actually miss our wedding as she would be on parental leave. This made me nervous, reasonably so, as the woman who we had been coordinating everything with, wouldn't be there to help execute our big day. Alyssa maintained strong communication in the weeks ahead and ultimately connected us with KD, who would be our contact moving forward.  KD was excellent. She continued the strong communication style first exhibited by Alyssa and even proactively caught a few minor things for us to handle in advance of our arrival to Wylder for our wedding weekend. I should also mention that our wedding was KD's very first wedding at Wylder but you would have never known. She had a command of the space, back up plans for back up plans, and a warm demeanor that made us feel at ease.  When we arrived at Wylder for our wedding weekend, KD was present and available. She attended our rehearsal and worked with Christine to discuss rain plan options. We even hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party on site, and the staff were attentive and personable. On the day of our wedding, it began pouring rain about 15 minutes before our ceremony was set to begin. KD and Christine quickly pivoted our ceremony and cocktail hour locations and they went off without a hitch. The best part was that I didn't even need to be involved because I trusted them implicitly to handle the change. And while it wasn't the Eastern Shore day we saw when we first visited, the moody skies and covered pavilion made the perfect setting for our wedding ceremony. Throughout the reception and after party, KD checked on my husband and me, but not in an overbearing way, and the other staff, specifically Chef Chris, Charles, and Keith, were absolutely wonderful. It's also worth mentioning that Chef Chris' food is delicious and he will work with you to design menus that work for you and your guests.  We had the very best experience hosting our wedding at Wylder Tilghman Island. If you have the opportunity to host a wedding or event there, do it; the venue and the staff are incredible!

encountered were friendly and outgoing and treated us as well as anyone could hope to be treated. Even our pups got the royal treatment from the staff. KD ended up coming on as our coordinator for the wedding at the last minute, which was a little concerning to us at the time. However, she was very involved from the minute she took over. She worked with us through everything, and even the day of the wedding she personally made sure everything was being handled properly, even taking on duties she really did not need to, just to make sure our day went smoothly. The wait staff during the reception were very attentive and very kind, the bartenders all weekend were the friendliest you could wish for and were fun to talk with, Kristen and KD were two people we could not have done this without. The two of them just made everything flow so perfectly we could not have been happier.

espoke event that fits your vision perfectly. It could not be a better location, and there could not be nicer staff on hand for all things. Kristin, the GM, personally oversaw how the ceremony chairs were set when I asked for them to be different. Keith, the Bev Manager, made sure that we had everything we asked for. KD, the event coordinator, was fantastic and made sure I got to enjoy the day. We loved our experience with them - all of my guests were saying how they couldn't wait to come back to the Wylder next summer. Thank you again Wylder for all of the work you put into making our day so special!

a was exceptional and willing to take as much as we needed off our plate for planning and execution. Every single guest at our wedding told us how much they enjoyed being in this location and that the Wylder staff went above and beyond. We will be spending MANY more memories there and we cannot wait!

er 19, 2022, with about 60 guests in attendance. We had our rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception, and Sunday morning brunch at the Wylder. We cannot say enough about the positive experience we had with Wylder, particularly due to Alyssa Gunderson (Wedding and Event Coordinator) and her team. From the time we toured the venue until we said goodbye the day after our wedding, Alyssa was attentive, caring, thoughtful, and fun throughout the entire wedding process. She not only made sure our guests were accommodated throughout the wedding process, she particularly made sure my husband and I were taken care of from start to finish. Before the big day, so many people told my husband and I that we wouldn’t get to enjoy our cocktail hour because everything just goes by so fast - but that was not the case for us. I specifically remember walking into the reception area after the ceremony and was immediately greeted by Alyssa, who said “You all did great – what can I get you to drink?” We even had our own plate of hors d'oeuvres that only my husband and I were allowed to touch (not even my mother-in-law who paid for the entire wedding!) while we finished photos with the photographers during the cocktail hour. The Wylder is very accommodating to the food items you want for your wedding weekend (we even had a late-night french fry bar during the reception!) and works with you every step of the way to make sure your wedding details are exactly the way that you want. Charles, the head wait staff, was absolutely incredible at making sure my husband and I were taken care of throughout the night. We did not get a chance to use the free bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, etc. that Wylder allows for guests because it was cold the weekend we were there, but we can’t wait to go back during the summer to enjoy the pool and these great accommodations! THANK YOU to the Wylder Team for making everything smooth and painless – we honestly cannot have imagined a better, more perfect place to get married.

hat a very special location! After working in the wedding industry for over 30 years and performing for well over 3,000 weddings…I can tell you that there is no place else quite like the Wylder. Our team members perform there regularly and it’s ALWAYS outstanding.   If you are especially searching for a waterfront backdrop…your pictures are going to be extraordinary here. There are so many perfect places for amazing pics on this property, as it’s so well maintained. There are a few cute little nooks here and there on property for romantic pics of just the two of you…but also some much larger areas that will look incredible for shots with your entire wedding party. The team members take a ton of pride in the look of the Wylder and it always shows indoors and out.   The team members that I am referring to are all around great folks, from the coordinators to the wait staff, bartenders, kitchen staff and everything in between. On our end It always feels like we are working with family friends…and I’m certain that your guests will feel this way also. They are always smiling and always eager to please. While many employees at other businesses “just go through the motions”….this crew makes you feel like you are their top priority. The wedding industry in general has a huge turn over in staffing on a regular basis…not at the Wylder. It’s always the same smiling faces who know what they are doing and how to help guests have an incredible time. The tenure of the teams members speaks volumes. Additionally, I wanted to mention The food…but it almost speaks for itself. Folks literally come from all over the area to eat at this venue during the week. This is not a part time catering facility for weekends only…the Wylder has a full kitchen crew running daily for guests staying on property and locals who stop in regularly for meals. Huge menu, always hot, always fresh and always delicious. You will not be disappointed. To be fair….Tilghman Island is a little off the beaten path…which to most… is part of the charm. You feel like you are truly someplace special. That being said…. One of the absolute best parts about the Wylder is that you and your guests can stay on property. Many wedding guests have shared that the accommodations are fantastic. In fact, most of the weddings that we perform here have guests that are staying on property and tell us how nice their stay has been. Though the property has been renovated and has all the modern updates and amenities….it still has that character and charm like a location in one of those Hallmark Movies that takes place in a historic town.  The Wylder has such a great reputation in the Wedding Industry and in the community as well. Be sure to check them out. You will be happy that you did.

nd helped us execute a great Sunday Brunch wedding. Can’t recommend them enough and helping us think outside of the box.

dn’t stop talking about how fantastic the food turned out. Everything from our appetizers to our main dinner, everything was AMAZING! The guest rooms were just what we needed and the suites are very spacious. 10/10 recommended having your wedding at Wylder and working with Alyssa and her Team!

for a venue that our family and friends could enjoy as a weekend away (and for the gorgeous waterfront views). We loved that we could rent out the whole venue for the weekend and have all of our guests stay in one place with access to many great amenities - heated salt water pool, bikes, kayaks, fire pits, lawn games, etc. What we didn’t realize we were getting was top-notch food and service. All of our guests were raving about Chef Jordan and the outstanding food throughout the weekend. Server Charles Lee was so attentive and bartender Keith made sure our drinks were never empty. We also cannot say enough positive things about our wedding coordinator Alyssa. We always felt as if we had a friend in Alyssa and she made sure everything was executed perfectly. We can’t wait to come back!

t coast. She was flexible in her communications with our time zone difference, and was always ready with a suggestion when I was having a hard time making a decision. She truly went above and beyond with all the little and big stuff, from helping us in everything from budgeting, to choosing table settings, to indoor/outdoor setup, putting guest gifts in everyones rooms, and hooking us up with local businesses! She also went above and beyond to work with us on catering our buffet dinner and personalized cupcakes! She worked with us to keep the bar open post-reception and also offered smores and bites for our guests when everyone was sitting around the fire which was wonderful. And as a surprise we had champagne waiting for us in our room when we arrived. Overall the location is gorgeous, provides a natural background for pictures, and is remote enough that we and our guests felt like the only ones there. We got so many compliments from our friends and family on the little things Wylder provided - bikes to cruise around the island, delicious breakfast options, and knowledgeable staff. We could not have picked a better place for our ceremony - thank you again to Kristin and the entire Wylder staff for working so generously to make our day perfect.

ehearsal dinner was gorgeously decorated on the outdoor crab deck and everyone raved about the old bay corn, crabs and fried chicken for weeks. The lawn was filled with games and water sports for anyone to enjoy, and the bungalows were the perfect spot to get ready and still feel connected to the guests traveling from far away. The ceremony on the lawn gave those amazing water views while still feeling relaxed and intimate. Cocktail hour was a hit with lawn games, bonfire and raw bar. The reception went smoothly and I never had to worry about anything except having a great time with my husband, family and friends. Brunch in Ticklers was a hit the next morning with buffet of your meal choices. All my friends and family talk about wanting to repeat this weekend over and over, and my husband and I already plan to come to Wylder every year for our anniversary! #thebeachesgetwylder

arty, entire wedding day, and farewell brunch at the hotel over the course of three days and the Wylder team was on top of it all! We had a lot of details going on over the course of the weekend and Kristin and her staff helped me tremendously in making sure each and every one of those was taken care of. I can't wait to see this venue grow and become one of the top wedding locations around!