How To Get Here
For our out-of-town guests, Baltimore Washington International (BWI) is the closest airport to the reception site, while Dulles International (IAD) often offers the most budget-friendly flights. For a variety of reasons, we do not recommend flying into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
GETTING AROUND: We highly recommend renting a car for the weekend to travel easily between our venues and any sightseeing you might want to do.
Where to Stay
To help with your travel plans, we have secured formal room blocks at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre and [Hotel Name 2]. Additionally, we have a special discount link available for stays at [Hotel Name 3]. Please follow the hotel-specific guidance below for booking.
MARRIOTT OWINGS MILLS METRO CENTRE
MARRIOTT OWINGS MILLS METRO CENTRE
10101 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117
10101 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117
MARRIOTT OWINGS MILLS METRO CENTRE
10101 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Vacation Rentals?
If you’re looking at an AirBnB or VRBO we recommend staying in the following areas: Pikesville, Towson, and Reisterstown.
The map below shows where these areas are in proximity to both the ceremony and reception site
Around Town
One of the things Mark and I love about the DMV area and where we live is how much there is to do here. So if you have a few days before or after the festivities begin, we highly recommend checking out the following areas:
NORTHERN MARYLAND WINERIES AND BREWERYS
BALTIMORE CITY
Mark’s hometown! Mark was born and raised in “Bmore”. It’s also the city where we had our first official date. Baltimore is the closest city on our list to the reception site Like most major cities, Baltimore has many safe and some questionable areas. For this reason, we highly recommend you visit the city during daytime hours. Attractions, sites, food, and areas you don’t want to miss are:
Inner Harbor Along the Pier: Baltimore Aquarium and Military Ships. You can take the water taxi, which gives a gorgeous view of the city, to:
Fells Point. Which is a nice area to walk around. Grab a drink at the Pendry Hotel, gelato at Pitango, and the best crab cakes at Koopers
Food: Loch Bar, Jimmy’s Seafood, Doppio’s Pizza, Momma’s On The Half Shell, Koopers
ANNAPOLIS
As Maryland’s state capitol and one of our country’s oldest cities, Annapolis was once our nation’s capital from 1783 to 1784. Aside from its history, it is a cute seaside town that sits on the Chesapeake Bay. Annapolis is about an hour’s drive from Martin’s Valley Mansion but if you can make it out here, we recommend:
Sites to See: William Paca House & Garden / US Naval Academy Museum / Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum / Just walking around town
Food: Boatyard Bar & Grille / O’Learys Seafood Restaurant/ Black Market Bakers / Bitty & Beau’s Coffee (extra special place because they only hire those with disabilities).