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Vandiver Inn
4.7 ★★★★★ 636 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Havre De Grace, Maryland
Quaint 1886 B&B with individually decorated rooms, plus free WiFi, gardens & a gazebo.
Plan your tour
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Phone (410) 939-5200
- Website vandiverinn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Amenities couples mention
“Every space, from the ceremony area to the reception tent, looked picture-perfect and flowed seamlessly.”
“The location is beautiful, the lodging was perfect, the food was delicious, and the staff beyond compare!”
“The pavilion was beautifully decorated, the grounds were immaculate, the food was delicious and the service was top notch.”
What couples say again and again
“Paul, the owner, is warm and welcoming, and his wife Susan, the chef, creates hors d’oeuvres and entrées that are both beautifully presented and full of incredible flavor.”
“The rooms were so cozy, the staff was incredibly welcoming and accommodating, and the wedding day team made everything run seamlessly.”
“Our coordinator, Ashley, was beyond helpful and even helped with our cakes - she made a red velvet sweetheart cake for my husband and I and it was delicious!”
“The pavilion was beautifully decorated, the grounds were immaculate, the food was delicious and the service was top notch.”
“The room was really clean, and although you can still hear some of the neighbors, it was expected for such an old and historic property, and it did not affect our sleep.”
From the reviews
My friends and I stayed at the Vandiver Inn for our friend’s wedding, and we absolutely loved it! The wedding and reception were both absolutely beautiful. We stayed in the John Henry Room, which was perfect for three people — spacious, comfortable, and even had a pull-out couch.
We had our wedding at Vandiver Inn September 26th. It was such an easy and seamless process. Courtney was our coordinator and she was absolutely wonderful. Between the communication, timeline help and advice, she really minimized our stress.
I would definitely recommend the Vandiver Inn in Havre de Grace, Maryland!! We planned a wedding there and it was beyond anything we could have hoped! The location is beautiful, the lodging was perfect, the food was delicious, and the staff beyond compare!!
Where do we even begin? The Vandiver Inn truly made our dream wedding come true. From the moment we first toured the property, we knew it was something special — but what we experienced far exceeded even our highest expectations. The venue itself is absolutely stunning — elegant, timeless, and full of character.
Getting married at Vandiver Inn
Vandiver Inn comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Vandiver Inn
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Vandiver Inn — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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