Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum · St. Michaels, MD

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum weddings

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is in the village of St. Michaels, on a private 18-acre campus with over 2,000 feet of waterfront. It has Miles River views, Navy Point with water on three sides and the Hooper Strait Lighthouse.

The day can use several spots on the museum campus. Ceremonies can happen at Tolchester Beach Bandstand, Small Boat Shed, Navy Point, Hooper Strait Lighthouse or Fogg’s Landing Boardwalk, with receptions at spaces like Navy Point, the Small Boat Shed or Fogg’s Landing.

Sarah and Rob had us here in September 2023 for photo and video. That is one wedding at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for TLIC Wedding Photo & Video, our wedding photo and video team.

Everything on this page happened here. Real CBMM weddings, shot by our team. Have a look.

CBMM wedding photos

Why we love a CBMM wedding

Navy Point puts water on three sides, so we can keep portraits near dinner and dancing.
At Hooper Strait Lighthouse, the Chesapeake look is right there on campus.
Inside the Small Boat Shed, historic small craft give the room shape and texture.
Because CBMM is a working museum, the setting feels tied to St. Michaels.

Every photo here was taken at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum by our team. Tap one and we will tell you what was going on.

Full galleries

See a whole CBMM wedding

Every couple here got married at CBMM. Open any gallery to see their whole day, from getting ready to the send off.

Photo + Video
Sarah&RobSeptember 2023
See it all

Getting married here?

Let us be the ones who shoot it

Every photo and every film on this page was made at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum by our team. Send us your date and we will tell you if we are open.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum wedding videos

CBMM wedding films

Turn the sound on. Highlight films, full films, teasers, and short ones about the venue itself.

Good to know

How the day runs at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Ceremonies can happen at Tolchester Beach Bandstand, Small Boat Shed, Navy Point, Hooper Strait Lighthouse or Fogg’s Landing Boardwalk. Receptions can use Navy Point, the Small Boat Shed or Fogg’s Landing.

Navy Point: Dinner and dancingSurrounded by water on three sides. Accommodates up to 250 reception guests.
Small Boat Shed: Dinner and dancingHouses CBMM's fleet of historic small craft in a rustic setting. Accommodates 100 seated or 200 standing guests.
Fogg’s Landing: Dinner and dancingHas views of the marina and Fogg’s Cove.
Hooper Strait Lighthouse: CeremoniesIncludes the deck under the lighthouse overlooking the water. Accommodates up to 60 seated or 75 standing guests.
Chapel Cove: Getting readyCBMM’s bridal suite, with access included from Friday through Sunday.

Room details come from Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Check with their team before you plan around them.

Questions couples ask us

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum wedding questions

What is the guest count for Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum?

CBMM lists Navy Point for up to 250 reception guests.

Can we have our ceremony by the water at CBMM?

You can. Ceremony locations include Tolchester Beach Bandstand, Small Boat Shed, Navy Point, Hooper Strait Lighthouse, plus Fogg’s Landing Boardwalk.

Is docking available at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum?

CBMM offers docking by request.

Has your team made photos and films at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum before?

On this page, every gallery and film comes from Sarah and Rob’s September 2023 wedding, our one wedding here for photo + video.

Wedding photo and video at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Send us your date and we will tell you if we are open. Photo, video, or both. Send us your date, or ask how we would time photos and film around the CBMM waterfront spots.

Every love story fuels our passion. We freeze the moments that take your breath away. You won't miss a moment. That's our 'No Regrets' promise.

XOXO

Let's do this thing!

Get started

Let's chat all about you! Share your details, and we'll reach out soon!