Best Wedding Photographer Near Frederick MD | Broadside Visuals

If you have ever dreamed of finding a city with some charm, history, and a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day, then look no further than Frederick Maryland. This Maryland town is older than the United States and was founded in 1745. Frederick holds many unique distinctive aspects, like its railroad, canal, abundant small shops and surrounding wineries for all locals and visitors to experience. 

When looking for the best wedding photographer in Frederick MD (ahem Broadside Visuals), you also need to do your research about what venue you are going to select for your special day. While Frederick has its small town charm, it also has a variety of places to choose from which are simple and charming as well as Take a look at some of the best wedding venues in Frederick where you can celebrate, as the new bride and groom, your wedding day!

Big Cork Vineyards

Big Cork Vineyards is a winery that invites couples to celebrate a vintage country wedding. This venue isn’t just an old dying vineyard but an active thriving one with rows upon rows of vines that you can walk through when you visit.

This venue can accommodate up to 200 guests and there are a variety of locations around the vineyard where you can host your ceremony and reception. With the grapevines as the backdrop, these ceremonies are natural and breathtaking. The tasting room, with its metallic and wooden barrels, makes the perfect location to set up long reception tables.

With roughly an hour drive from Washington D.C and Baltimore, this venue is a perfect location for couples all around the DMV metro area to host their incredible wedding ceremony and reception at. 

Ceresville Mansion

The Ceresville Mansion is a vintage estate and wedding venue located in Frederick MD. This mansion has been hosting weddings for over 30 years! Built in the late 1800s, the mansion is situated on 25+ acres bordered by the Monocacy River. At this breathtaking and historic destination, couples will find a mansion surrounded by unique landscaping, a wisteria-covered pergola overlooking a reflecting pool, and a grand ballroom with a hardwood dance floor. 

The ballroom allows for several set-up options to match the vision of your wedding. Couples can host up to 150 guests. Outdoors, couples can host their wedding ceremony and cocktail hour on the garden terrace. The garden space features a stunning reflecting pool and a stately white pergola that perfectly frames couples as they exchange vows and begin their lives together. 

Tenth Ward Distillery Company 

A woman owned local crafted distillery defines this amazing wedding venue and is located directly in the heart of downtown Frederick MD. Our 2,000+ square foot venue is a timeless and historic venue located in “Whiskey Hall”, which is a private space located on the second floor of our Cocktail Lab. 

For a moment imagine beautiful exposed brick, original hardwood flooring with a flawless refinish, and large pane industrial style windows that allows natural light to flow through both sides of the space. If you are looking for a hip and lively place to throw your wedding, look no further than Tenth Ward Distillery Company. 

Prosperity Mansion & Farm 

This breathtaking venue is located just minutes away from downtown Frederick and Westminster which are bustling locations with a variety of shops and hotels for your guests to stay

Each area of the mansion and farm property is used for a unique part of your wedding. The East Meadow is where a ceremony can be held. The Formal Gardens can be used for your cocktail hour. The Main Meadow can be used for dinner and dancing the night away. Prosperity also has an entire gaming area with a fire pit for smores and a variety of other outdoor activities.

Glen Ellen Farm

Glen Ellen Farm is a historic outdoor wedding venue in Ijamsville, Maryland. Nestled in 30 acres of hilly meadows, the romantic setting features a spring-fed pond, a stone patio, barn ruins, gardens, and a beautifully restored historic manor. This intimate venue is situated 18 minutes from Frederick, Maryland, and just 55 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.

200 guests can join the wedding couple on their once in a lifetime day. Prior to the ceremony you can relax and prepare with loved ones in the bride and groom's suite.

One of the most popular ceremony sites is the stone patio overlooking the pond and adjacent to a lush wildflower meadow. 

Celebratory dining and dancing can then take place in the reception tent. Featuring bronze chandeliers and twinkling string lights, the bright space can be adorned with additional greenery and drapery, depending on your preferences. Here you and your guests can create long-lasting memories together while admiring scenic views of the grounds.

A Little More About Broadside Visuals 

At Broadside Visuals, we have the ability and experience to ensure that your Frederick MD wedding will be immortalized forever in stellar photographs. We love capturing breathtaking moments of a wedding day and the happy couple, especially in a setting where the beauty of a small quaint town can enhance your day. 

Broadside Visuals is a husband and wife team, Luke and Libby, who know the intricacies of how to plan, execute, and craft an incredible wedding day story. Whether that is through pictures that capture the love and joy of your special day, or a wedding video that tells the story of your love, Broadside Visuals can do it all. 

To learn more about Luke and Libby’s story and to check out the value and offerings at Broadside Visuals, visit the contact us page on our website and we will be able to answer any of your questions!