Venue: Woodlawn Manor

 

Woodlawn, is a late 18th Century manor. The approach through the fields and woodland of this 180-acre estate offers views of the manor house and Potomac River virtually unchanged since the days of the original owners. One mile of water front, cottage and estate accommodations are available.

This venue is located just above or just north of Point Lookout State Park and only minutes from Saint Mary's Historic Park, right on Calvert Creek and over looking Calvert Bay.  

 

 

 

 

Great photo ops are every where at this location.









 

The spacious suites in the Historic House or a cottage suite with deck all have expansive water views. with acres of lawns and gardens to explore.










 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nestled among gigantic ancient trees, Woodlawn Manor is
only a few miles from historic Saint Mary's City.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.woodlawn-farm.com/
 

Barn Weddings - Doors Wide Open

 

I noticed there are a few barns in your area, sooo... here's a few ideas if you can actually take advantage of these settings. First, how romantic would it be to drape yards of fabric at the barn door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or here's a more tidy look.

 

 

 

 

  

 

And draping fabric in the rafters is also an option. Having access to a jenny makes it fast and easy. R&R also has electrified chandeliers that could be hung.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the ceiling treatment with a chandelier. Forgive my poor photo editing but I think you can get a better idea.

 

 

 

 

  

 

Or you can do chandeliers just by themselves. Adds a whole other dimension, don't you think? It's amazing how much the ambiance shifts with these small changes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or we can go a whole other route and do something like this dramatic swag of string lights. I like the way they combined them here at one end. Makes a much bigger statement.

 

 

 

 

 

Even with out all the previous decor, a barn could still look nice with just a few simple touches. The table linens and centerpieces being the main focal points.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

 And then there's the cake. Yes this is a cake and delicious to boot I bet!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 And one last thing I found that I thought was different.

I just like the statement, not the florals so much. I'm thinking Bird Cages

where the florals are  instead, or hay bails. Could make a nice photo op.

Let there be Bird Cages

 

What's a garden wedding without any bird cages? Bringing the indoors out makes it oh so comfy. Vintage or shabby sheik birdcages make beautiful and unique centerpieces. Easy to do too, just be careful not to over do with too many flowers, obscuring the bird cage from view.

 

 

 

 

 

Placing the flowers inside or outside through the bars, you can't go wrong. Alternating adds interest and charm and leaves no worries about matching the same centerpiece from table to table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding branches or feathers scattered along the table adds to the natural setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple and sweet with just a few roses, hypericum berries and eucalyptus...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Or trendy and bountiful with succulents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And while you're at it why not hang some of the cages from the trees, as many as you can!

 

 

 

 

With or without flowers it would look grand.

 

 

 

 

Even candles would look great but I'd recommend the flameless candles. They look so real no one would know the difference and you wouldn't have to worry about the wind blowing out the flames.

 

 

 

 

And then there's the cake...