Update: We heard people want to know what to wear - For the guys, not even the groom is wearing a tie! We'd say dressy casual. For the girls, I'm thinking more garden party than Little Black Dress.
Update: We heard people want to know what to wear - For the guys, not even the groom is wearing a tie! We'd say dressy casual. For the girls, I'm thinking more garden party than Little Black Dress.
May 24, 2025
Ellicott City, MD
Jen & Mike
Travel
TRAVEL INFORMATION
There are many area hotels, both chains and cute local Bed and Breakfasts. If you are in Ellicott City or Columbia, you won't be far from the venue. BWI is the closest airport. The DC airports are about an hour away, depending on traffic.
Things to do:
Walk around Historic Ellicott City and check out the cute shops (Sweet Elizabeth Jane, Backwater Books and Su Casa, to name a few favorites).
Check out Clark's Elioak Farm (https://clarklandfarm.com/)
Go for a hike in Patapsco Valley State Park
or take a day to head into DC or Baltimore
Hotel
Residence Inn Columbia
4950 Beaver Run Court, Ellicott City, MD 21043 4109977200
For our guests wanting to use Marriott credits and have a little more space, the Residence Inn is close by, right off a highway and has complimentary breakfast.
Hotel
Merriweather Lakehouse, Autograph Collection
10209 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044 4107303900
The Merriweather Lakehouse is downtown Columbia, MD. Still super close to our venue, it sits on a small lake with a walking trail around it. It's across from the mall and is close to the Merriweather District, a dining and entertainment area.
Hotel
Turf Valley Resort
2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 4104651500
This is the closest hotel to the venue. It has it's own golf course, spa and indoor pool.
Flight
Baltimore Washington International Airport
For all the days along the way