Silver Swan Bayside

About Silver Swan Bayside

Silver Swan Bayside is a waterfront wedding venue at Queen Anne Marina on Kent Island, with Chesapeake Bay views, a private beach, and grassy lawns for outdoor ceremonies and guest gatherings. Indoor reception options include a climate-controlled pavilion and dining room. Ceremonies can be moved to the glass pavilion during rain or cold weather, and the ceremony site is within 50 feet of the reception building. The venue accommodates up to 200 guests for a seated dinner. Wedding packages include reception catering by Chesapeake Chef Service, wedding coordination from contract signing through the event, and staff assistance with décor setup and breakdown. Tables, linens, chairs, plates, and glassware are included with the food package; outside caterers are not permitted. Couples may bring in outside desserts, and the venue offers licensed bar service with open-bar, consumption-based, and cash-bar options. Outside alcohol is prohibited. A private dressing suite is available from two hours before the ceremony through the evening and includes a full bath, vanity, full-length mirror, couches, and a coffee table. The venue reports handicap accessibility, free marina parking, and permission to leave cars overnight. It does not offer lodging. Music must end by 10 p.m.; DJs and live music are welcome subject to sound-level controls.

The facts

Guests

Up to 200 guests

Pricing note

Wedding venue fees vary by weekday and season and include 4.5 hours; additional venue time costs $1,000 per hour. An on-site ceremony costs $800 when paired with a reception and includes 30 minutes, chairs, an arch, and a 30-minute rehearsal the prior week. Social rentals are in three-hour blocks. A 35% nonrefundable deposit is due at signing, followed by 45% 180 days before the event and the remaining balance 30 days before; additions and upgrades are due 14 days before.

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Last updated

November 2026

How to reach Silver Swan Bayside

• Website: silverswanbayside.com
• Phone: (443) 249-0400
• Address: 412 Congressional Drive

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