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Mansion Weddings in Maryland - All Mansions Are Not Created Equal!

Congratulations, you are engaged!  You have the bling and "the" dress and now the next step is to choose a wedding venue.  You have decided against a hotel wedding, a destination wedding or a rental hall but instead have decided an historic mansion is more your style.  A elegant Maryland Mansion wedding!

However, all mansions are not created equal and it will save you time, money and heartache to find out now just what to look for and consider when choosing a Maryland mansion for your wedding.

There are several things you should look for when considering a historic mansion for your wedding venue.

Ceresville Mansion - A well maintained venue for your Maryland Mansion wedding.

1.  First, is the property well maintained, inside and out?  Are the walls freshly painted, is the wallpaper peeling, is there a funny smell inside the rooms?  Are the lawn and gardens properly cut and pruned, is there visible signage and is there a paved parking lot?  Are the restrooms clean??? These visuals and more are important to note because you only have one chance to create that first impression.

2.   Is it easily accessible to major roadways? You want your guests to be able to easily find your ceremony and/or reception.  You don't want them to be thrashing around the countryside and miss your reception.  In the winter months your guests should not have to deal with snow covered roads or poor lighting at night.  Make sure, for your guests conveience, that your Maryland mansion wedding is not off the beaten path.

3.  Is it well heated and air-conditioned?  Maryland experiences warm to hot weather nine months out of the calendar year.  Even in the winter time you will need air conditioning to combat all the body heat from 125-150 guests in one room.  Also, Air conditioning provides cool air but also reduces humidity.  You don't want your expensive wedding up-do to fall due to the weather.  So, provide your guests with a comfortable space in which to enjoy your wedding reception.  Would you like to get all dressed up (high heels and all) only to have to sit under an outdoor tent with heat, humidity, bugs and possible rain? 

Is it an established business with good reviews? It seems that new wedding venues with discounted prices are popping up all over Maryland.  But, buyer beware.  The old adage is true..You get what you pay for.  Anyone who owns a large house or theater or unique outdoor space can decided to rent it out for weddings. They believe running a wedding venue is a snap and nothing could be further from the truth.  They want to collect your mansion rental rate and really just want to leave your actual reception up to your caterer.  But, your caterer specializes in food not wedding planning.  Look for as established manison that offers a full line of services so that you can enjoy your day.  Remember, you only have ONE chance to get it right on your wedding day.

If you would like a free 30 minute consultation with one of our experience event planners just click below and begin planning your Maryland Mansion wedding!

The Ceresville Mansion Event Planning Team