Affordable & Beautiful Places to Get Married in Frederick County, Maryland

• Less than an hour from Washington, D.C., and the bustling city of Baltimore is the county of Frederick, Maryland. Covered bridges, historic homes and scenic byways contribute to the charm and beauty of this portion of the state. Quaint bed and breakfasts, picturesque garden properties and rolling green acres are venues for affordable and beautiful places to get married.

Surreybrooke Nursery

• A family-run farm for over 30 years, Surreybrooke Nurseries offers a picturesque and affordable natural landscape for a wedding ceremony. Surreybrooke, just an hour outside of downtown Washington, D.C., offers stunning gardens and historic outbuildings on its property. The Star Pavillon in the Ellipse Garden is the most popular location for weddings. It includes garden chairs and benches to accommodate as many as 75 guests, with standing room for an additional 50. As of 2010, wedding rates range from $340 $400 for up to 125 guests and include tours of the gardens and nursery, a pre-arranged wedding rehearsal time, staff availability for one hour before and during the wedding, and parking assistance during the event.

  Surreybrooke Nursery

  Route 40

  Middletown, MD 21769

  301-371-7466

  surreybrooke.com

Stoney Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast

• The Stoney Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast, about 15 miles from the town of Frederick, sits in a charming country setting amongst rolling lush hills. Easily accessible from Frederick, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, Stoney Creek features a small footbridge, a completely renovated inn, a gazebo and natural stone. Stoney Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast offers a value-packed wedding package that includes the use of the entire property for two full nights. Valet parking, the ceremony site and a full breakfast for all guests staying at the inn are included in the package.

  Stoney Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast

  19223 Manor Church Rd.

  Boonsboro, MD 21713

  301-432-6272

  stoneycreekfarm.com

Ostertag Vistas

• Ostertag Vistas offers 164 plush acres of meadows, streams and farmland tucked in the wilderness of Myersville. Located 15 miles from Frederick, Ostertag Vistas offer a variety of wedding day options, including horse-drawn carriages and hot air balloon rides. Any location on the property can be selected for a scenic outdoor wedding ceremony. Some options include an old log cabin, under a majestic willow tree, scenic arches, gazebos and an amphitheater. A stable offers an indoor option with a stunning backdrop of original stone walls and a fireplace. Wedding ceremony packages start at under $600, as of 2010, and include all chairs, a parking attendant, an event coordinator, arches, PA systems and a limo golf cart.

  Ostertag Vistas

  2540 Canada Hill Rd.

  Myersville, MD 21773

  301-293-3099

  ostertagvistas.com