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Area Destination Wedding Venues

Our area offers a variety of venue options to suit any bride or groom's taste. From lake side ceremonies to mountain top vistas, let our area provide the perfect backdrop to your big day. Start with any of these location styles to fit your vision.

Photo courtesy of Wisp Resort.

Lake Front

Lake Front ceremonies evoke a feeling of quiet serenity and a scenic beauty only nature can provide. Here, you can explore those opportunities.

• Vacation Rental Homes
• Deep Creek Lake State Park
• Restaurant Lawns (Dutch's at Silver Tree, Ace's Run)
• New Germany Lake at the New Germany State Park
• The Lodges at Sunset Village

Photo courtesy of Crede Calhoun, Vision Quest Studios.

Mountain Side

Picturesque vistas and peaceful mountain retreats offer brides and grooms a romantic and memorable ceremony site.

• Savage River Lodge
• Wisp Resort
• Blue Moon Rising
• Vacation Rental Homes
   

Photo courtesy of Ferry Huang & Wisp Resort.

Rustic Barn

Part of Garrett County's charm are our local farms and barns. Choosing a location like this provides a unique setting that is intimate and cozy with a casual, yet elegant feel.

• Chanteclaire Farm
• Haley Farm Spa & Retreat Center
• North Glade Inn
• The Red Barn at Eagles Landing
• Sang Hill Farms
• The White Barn at Lucas Farm
• Twin Tails Event Farm
• Country Lane Lambs (out of county)
   

Photo Courtesy of Chanteclaire Farm.

Hotel/Lodge

Deep Creek Lake and surrounding Garrett County offer a variety of hotel and lodge style venues that offer a unique location to host your special day and even wedding weekend. Whether you are lake front or tucked away on a scenic wooded mountain side, our wedding hotels offer an unique and special location with a variety of sizes to suit any wedding party.

• Savage River Lodge
• Suites at Silver Tree
• The Lodges at Sunset Village
• Will O' the Wisp
• Wisp Resort

Out-of-County Hotels

• Alpine Lake
• Canaan Valley Resort
• Historic Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn

Photo courtesy of Veronica Varos Photography & Savage River Lodge.

State Parks

State Parks offer the natural setting bridal parties seek with either a lake front location, waterfall backdrop or quiet, tree-lined locations. These locations are ideal for the quiet elopement of two or larger groups. A casual barbeque in a pavilion or lodge room may follow or celebrate off-site.

• Deep Creek Lake State Park
• Herrington Manor State Park
• New Germany State Park
• Swallow Falls State Park

Photo courtesy of Jessica Fike Photography.

Restaurants

Many of our area restaurants have event rooms and even lake front areas to host your wedding party for your ceremony and reception. Check out our list of wedding friendly restaurants to browse their location and menu.