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Reception
$25,000 starting price
Ceremony
$25,000 starting price
Bar service
$60 per person
Reception
$17,500 starting price
Ceremony
$17,500 starting price
Bar service
$60 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2009

A waterfront wedding venue in Easton, Maryland, The Oaks Waterfront Hotel has been an integral part of the wedding community since 1997. Located on a cove off the Chesapeake Bay, the venue provides the picture-perfect setting for celebrating your union. Locally owned and managed, The Oaks Waterfront is the perfect choice for a joyous gathering of family and friends!

Facilities and Capacity
Surrounded by 10 acres of scenic landscape, The Oaks Waterfront Hotel boasts an abundance of versatile event space. Offering both indoor and outdoor settings.

Services Offered
Those who book The Oaks Waterfront Hotel for their festivities benefit from a wide array of services. In addition to all-inclusive wedding packages, the venue also offers the following:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting/sound


Accommodation

The Oaks offers guests the choice of staying in one of 11 in-house rooms or one of our beautiful waterview cottages. Selective rooms feature premium amenities including soaking tubs, private balconies and gorgeous water views.

All Guests enjoy a complimentary made to order breakfast served daily, 24-hour coffee and tea and in-room amenities including robes, hairdryer, steamer, Apple TV, individual climate control, heated bathroom floors, and complimentary Wi-Fi.



History

The fascinating history of the recently renovated Oaks Hotel dates back to the 17th Century. The Hotel resides on property from an original land grant deed to the Benson family by Lord Baltimore in about 1680. The entire plot of land consisted of 740 acres. A 42 acre portion of that property, where the Hotel now sits, was sold to the Harper Family in 1884 for $5,900. They farmed the land and it became known as Oak Hall.

Frederick Harper and his wife, Louise, started running the Hotel as a boarding house in 1902 to help with the expense of the farm. Guests would travel by steamship from the Western Shore to nearby Claiborne and then catch the train to the hotel.

The Harpers sold the farm in 1971 to the German Company Schwaben International who continued to run the Hotel as a corporate resort and cultural conference center. In 1996, a St. Michaels couple purchased and completely renovated the Inn.
In the winter of 2005, the Inn underwent a second major renovation adding on a large ballroom on the water side of the Inn. Since then, The Oaks has served as a premier waterfront venue for wedding receptions – where every moment is unforgettable.

Under new ownership in 2022, the Oaks began its most substantial renovation to date, with no detail left unturned. Renovations include soundproofed rooms, a new bar, new flooring, an elevator, waterfront cottages and many other luxury additions. The Oaks looks forward to celebrating your special moment, in an exclusive setting, with dedicated professionals, ensuring a relaxing and memorable event at our luxury establishment.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$25,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$17,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$25,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$17,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$60

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Country/Golf Club
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
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4.8 out of 5 rating
164 Reviews
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
95% Recommended by couples
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Lindsay E. Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision EVER!!!!

There is so much I could say about what an incredible experience we had getting married at The Oaks on 8/26/23. When we first toured the venue in 2022 it was completely under construction so we had to trust that their vision would come to fruition. We were ELATED when we visited the first time after the renovation was complete, it was even better than anything we could have hoped for!! The grounds are immaculate, the interior was so beautifully and elegantly designed and the rooms were spacious and comfortable for all of our guests. (many even took pictures of the beds and linens because they said they got the best sleep of their lives)

Every single part of working with The Oaks has been smooth and pleasant, from start to finish. They hosted us overnight during the weekend of our tasting, and took care of our dinner at a restaurant in downtown St Michaels the night before. Special, thoughtful touches like that became so common throughout the process. We always felt that they went above and beyond for us. We never ever heard the word "No". Any time we asked if something was possible, any time we had a special request, any time we needed anything - the answer was yes.

Our dream & vision for our wedding weekend was to have all of our family and friends be able to stay together on site for multi-day celebrations. The Oaks venue could not have been more perfect for this. Thursday through Sunday us and our guests took advantage of every single thing the Oaks had to offer. The shuttle they provide to take you back and forth to downtown is so convenient and made coordination SO much easier for our group. On Friday we played games on the lawn and used the bicycles, paddleboats, canoes, and pool. Friday night we had a gorgeous rehearsal dinner on the dock. The food and service were impeccable.

Saturday our wedding was executed flawlessly. My husband and I were completely stress free and felt so taken care of. The food was excellent, the bartenders did an amazing job and our guests can't stop talking about how great every detail was. We both feel so lucky to have gotten married here and especially want to thank Lamond, Joe, Cassidy and Linda for making our wedding weekend unforgettable.
Choosing the Oaks for our wedding venue was one of the best decisions we have ever made.
Lauren
Lauren M. Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue & Incredible Service

We couldn't recommend The Oaks highly enough. From our first venue visit where we were surprised by delicious homemade brownies and tea, to our overnight visit & tasting where all of our questions were answered, we knew we were in great hands. Every member of the team is so knowledgeable, responsive, caring, and passionate. It was a pleasure working with Lamond to plan all aspects of our special day, Chef Doug to create our rehearsal & reception dinner menus, and Joe to execute our perfect wedding weekend. Our guests were so impressed by the service (truly above & beyond), quality of food & drinks, and the beauty of the venue. We are so happy that we chose The Oaks and if we could go back, we wouldn't change a thing!
Jessica
Jessica D. Sent on 09/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect venue!

We had our wedding here on 8.27.22 and Lamond and her staff were absolutely amazing! She made sure everything was taken care of so I had zero stress the day of the wedding. People were commenting on how perfectly timed everything was and obviously the food because the food is AMAZING!

The main thing that sold us on this venue that you book the entire venue and its rooms for the whole weekend! There are 15 rooms total so we had our friends stay in the rooms during our wedding weekend. There is also a huge patio with tons of seating so it was really nice to hang out with them after the wedding and make a weekend out of it! Several people commented on how they are going to recommend the venue or how they wish they had their wedding there.

I highly recommend this venue for your wedding!!
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Ebb Tide Tent & Party Rentals Ebb Tide Tent & Party Rentals Wedding Rentals

The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events is a beautiful venue with a great location and an amazing staff. Their professional service is always a pleasure to work with for events. We work often with them for weddings and special events. A must see for your Wedding venue!

Seasonal Flowers Seasonal Flowers Wedding Florists

It is an absolute delight to work with the staff at the Oaks, your home away from home. Their goal is relaxed perfection in the beautiful, peaceful setting of our beloved Eastern Shore. From calling to check on information to final set up of our brides floral designs the staff is always professional and helpful. Tracey is inspired confidence, we adore her! The food is always amazing. The ballroom space and linen colors give us limitless possibilities. Thanks to all the behind the scenes personnel who support us and help us carry out our delightful task of setting up for our events. Paul and Candy we thank you for the vision of constant improvement. Needless to say we love working with and for the Oaks. Shirley and Roxanne Seasonal Flowers

Melissa Grimes-Guy Photography Melissa Grimes-Guy Photography Wedding Photographers

How much can I say about such a perfect wedding/event venue? I honestly have to see how much space I have since I will have to cut short my accolades! The Oaks is all one could want in a venue- lovely setting, personal, caring and professional staff, great food, self-contained so it really is yours for your wedding. I know that the folks there take great pride in all these things and truly want your wedding to be perfect. As a photographer, I have worked there often and yet never feel I've used all the lovely backgrounds that the setting offers. I truly love working there!

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The Oaks frequently asked questions

The Oaks includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Oaks includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Oaks includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Oaks for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
The Oaks offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Oaks is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in flexibility.

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