The Liriodendron Mansion
Limited services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,500
Guest capacity
Up to 120 seated guests
About this venue
The historic Liriodendron mansion, built in 1898, was the summer residence of Dr. Howard A. Kelly, one of the four founding physicians of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Sold to Harford County in the late 1970s, the mansion now operates as a historic, cultural, educational, and recreational facility, managed by the nonprofit Liriodendron Foundation, Inc. A hidden treasure nestled in the woods, edged with flower and boxwood gardens. Celebrate your special day here and create beautiful memories for hosts and guests alike.
Our event spaces
- The Liriodendron
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Available services that can be provided by The Liriodendron Mansion
Services & amenities
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
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Liriodendron Venue
We booked this venue due to how beautiful, classical, and elegant it looked. The price was also very fair and reasonable, however you really have to be aware of what you are getting when you book. The space is wonderful but you are truly just getting use of the space without any additional service. The employees of the Liriodendron were difficult to get in touch with following our booking. There was some staff turnover between booking and the day of our event that wasn't properly communicated. Additionally, they do not provide some of the day of services that were mentioned during our tour. The employee they had there on the day of our ceremony and reception basically was there to unlock the doors and to let us know when our time was up in the evening. If you are going to book with this venue, I would anticipate hiring a planner, or at the very least, a day of coordinator. Despite this, the venue is truly stunning and it photographed better than we could have imagined!
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 golf cart style transporter which is available for an additional charge to assist your 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.
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