I understand that they were on a schedule to serve the meal, but I wish she had just talked to me instead!) The ballroom is pretty standard, but it worked well for the dinner and dancing. The captain then stood at the door ringing a bell during the entire song to get the rest of us inside. I just wanted a glass of wine and to hear the band sing my favorite song, so I stayed on the porch with a few guests even though the captain had rushed most of the guests into the dining room. (One issue: I arrived late to the cocktail hour due to traffic and photos. The highlight of the facility is the lakeside patio, and it made for a lovely cocktail hour location. She was also accessible and great to work with. Ashley helped us with our room block, which needed some special coordination because about 70% of our guests were from out of town. Michelle was especially calm and flexible during the final two weeks before the event, which helped put me at ease. Bebe went out of her way to arrange a special tasting time because my parents and my fiancé all lived out of the area at the time. They were flexible, patient, responsive, professional, and fun. No wedding is perfect, but this was pretty much as close as I could have imagined it would get to it! :) I highly recommend. My vegan guest did not receive her meal and had to pick around the cheese (she didn't tell me until the next day though or I'm sure the hotel would have gladly fixed it). THEY DID! Everything was set up in no time, as if nothing had happened. I asked them to look again and just trusted that they'd figure it out. There was a small communication mishap with them not receiving my reception decorations/items the day of the wedding (actually during cocktail hour I found out they didn't have my favors, guestbook, placecards, cake topper, etc). That room (Terrace AB) held 5 rounds of 10, a head table, and a dance floor flawlessly. I had 50 guests and even though that room says it holds way more than 50, it was actually perfect. Amanda was great to work with, very responsive to changes. They decorated the chairs with these plum sashes that matched the wedding colors. Y isn't as nice, but we were able to still step outside for a few photos. * Courtesy room block for family & friends at a discounted room rate * Complimentary junior balcony suite with lakeview on the night of the reception * Complimentary menu tasting for up to 4 guests
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* Dedicated events staff to assist you with your special day With our dedicated team, fully customizable menus & luxury amenities we will ensure that your wedding dreams become a happy reality. Our wedding packages are designed to include everything you need to create your Dream Wedding, a memorable experience that is “Exactly Like Nothing Else". All of our guest rooms offer luxury bedding & linens, spa inspired amenities within the bathrooms, flat screen TVs & complimentary high-speed internet access.
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Renovated with neutral décor, our ballroom spaces accommodate up to 250 guests with a wooden dance floor.
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Newly expanded outdoor patios accommodate from 100 to 250 guests & are perfect for ceremonies or cocktail hours. A new culinary experience has been created within our LAK Restaurant, Rookery Bar and Eagle Watch Rooftop Pool/Lounge. Located in the heart of Columbia on the scenic Lake Kittamaqundi, Merriweather Lakehouse is uniquely crafted with custom designs that combine the tranquility of our natural surroundings, the artistic & musical history of the Iconic Merriweather Post Pavilion. We are the Merriweather Lakehouse, Columbia's luxury, Autograph Collection hotel offering 212 new guest rooms & 12,000 square feet of flexible event space. Luxury hotel located in Columbia, Maryland