The Liriodendron Mansion

All your vendors must have the proper insurance, but the most important people (you) need to be covered as well! Our minimum requirement is a $1,000,000 liability with host liquor liability included, regardless of alcohol being served. This document must be received 30 days prior to the event and must cover the full time of your event, including a second day if your event goes past midnight

Ask your insurance company or broker to extend your liability to cover the additional exposure and add the wedding venue as an Additional Insured on your insurance policy for the duration of the wedding. Your insurance company/broker will issue the Certificate of Insurance.

No. To book a wedding at The Liriodendron Mansion, hiring a wedding planner is not required. However, if you decide not to hire a planner or day coordinator, you must have someone to guide you through the entire process of your ceremony and reception. Your caterer may offer this service; however, this should be discussed and determined several months prior to your event. A Liriodendron staff member will be available before, during and after your event to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding the mansion and the grounds.

Our venue seats 120 for dining OR 150 for a cocktail style only event.

No, we do not have a caterer on site. However, we have an approved list of reputable full-service caterers for you to select from. All these vendors are licensed and insured and offer a variety of different cuisine options and price points. If you have specific dietary restrictions or cultural requirements, we will work with you and your requested caterer to ensure that all of our standards can be met

All the approved caterers must provide full service and have bartenders with Alcohol Awareness Training and TIPS Certification. Your caterer is responsible for all setup and breakdown of the tables and chairs and must be onsite the entire contracted time of the event.

Yes, there is a bridal suite and a groom’s room upstairs available for the bridal party to get dressed and/or wait for the BIG moment. Please note that your contract allows for a two-hour prep time for you and your caterer. Additional time may be added at a $300 per hour rate and only one additional prep hour is permitted.

Any modifications to the contract, including an increase in time, must be made 90 days prior to your event. NOTE: Your caterer must be onsite the entire time you are at The Liriodendron and will be responsible for serving all alcoholic beverages.

If the weather does not cooperate, and you must move your ceremony inside. Your caterer will set up the chairs to create an aisle and the officiant will stand in front of your guests to conduct your ceremony. Your caterer will then relocate the chairs for your reception during your cocktail hour.

The Liriodendron Foundation will have a staff member on site for your event. This staff member will cover the house throughout the event and the staff member will be available to you throughout the event.

Heavenly Waters Park, the large County Park is open from sunrise to sunset. Signage will be placed at the driveway to inform the public that the Liriodendron is closed for a private event. Staff monitors the grounds to ensure that no park visitors will be in the vicinity of the mansion during your event.

We allow events to be held until midnight with an hour of cleanup until 1:00 AM. By that time all guests should have left, and the caterer should have finished their clean up. Outside music must stop at 10:00 PM and must face west towards the wooded area. Please note that if your event (including cleanup) extends past midnight, your Certificate of Insurance must include both days.

We want you and your guests to enjoy themselves while celebrating your nuptials. However, we must take certain precautions to ensure responsible alcohol consumption. You and your caterer will coordinate who is providing the alcohol. All alcohol MUST be served by one of our approved caterers. These caterers are full service and staff bartenders with Alcohol Awareness Training and TIPS Certification.

Your caterer must be onsite the entire contracted time of the event and is responsible for serving all alcoholic beverages. No one is permitted to selfserve any alcoholic beverages and the Liriodendron Mansion has a “no shot” policy. All individuals must comply with guidelines and laws defined by Maryland State and Harford County Liquor Board. Serving of alcohol to underage persons is strictly prohibited.

No nails, staples, screws, glue or tape shall be used to attach decorations inside or outside; zip ties are permitted. No confetti, bird seed, rice, flower petals or grass seed may be thrown or distributed in any way. Artificial flower petals inside the Manion may be scattered, provided complete cleanup is provided. No moving of house furniture or carpets is permitted. Use of our fireplaces is permitted with advance permission, and a fee will apply. Please view our Terms and Conditions for a full guide

Yes, if you are hosting your wedding at The Liriodendron, a ceremony rehearsal is permitted and limited to a onehour timeframe. We will do our best to accommodate your rehearsal; however, a day and time is not guaranteed. Please be aware, if you schedule an outside rehearsal after our regular office hours, a Liriodendron staff member may not be present, and inside the mansion may not be available. Our ceremony rehearsals typically occur on a Wednesday or Thursday

There is limited parking available in the upper parking lot. Additional signs for handicapped parking can be installed on this level upon request. The remainder of the guests must utilize the large lower parking lot. We have a shuttle transporter which is available to transport the guests to and from the lower lot for events over 30 guests. No parking is permitted on any grass areas including areas beside the driveway, on the parking lot islands or on the grounds. Any damage to lawn areas caused by unauthorized parking is the responsibility of the renter.