Rod 'N' Reel Resort
Rod 'N' Reel Resort sits on the coast at Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, with 130 guest rooms and sea views across a modern, elegant property.
Rod 'N' Reel Resort is a resort destination wedding venue in Chesapeake Beach, United States, hosting 300 at dinner and 350 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$21,000 (our estimate).
About Rod 'N' Reel Resort
Rod 'N' Reel Resort sits on the coast at Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, with 130 guest rooms and sea views across a modern, elegant property.
Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony by the water, with indoor space available as a backup and a meeting and banquet room for the reception.
Catering is handled in house (outside caterers are not permitted), and accommodation ranges from Standard King Rooms to Double Rooms sleeping up to four, including waterfront and balcony options.
The nearest airport is DCA, an estimated 60 minutes away by road.
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Our wedding was everything we hoped for and more. We held our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all at the Rod ’N’ Reel Resort, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 300 guests
- Standing reception
- 400 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 350 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 130 rooms
- Room types
- 11 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$21,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$95 to US$160 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Pets
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- DCA, 60 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom and banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- No
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 130 guest rooms on site, including King Waterfront (North Tower) and balcony options
- Outdoor waterfront ceremony space with indoor backup for weather
- Meeting and banquet space for receptions
- In-house catering only; external caterers are not allowed
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- DCA · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into DCA.
- Direct line
- (410) 257-5596
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. The resort offers outdoor ceremonies in a coastal, sea-facing setting, and indoor space is available as a backup if the weather turns.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
No. Catering is provided in house by the resort, and external caterers are not permitted.
How many rooms are available for guests?+
There are 130 rooms, with types including King Waterfront - North Tower, Queen Room with Sea View, Standard King Room with Balcony and Double Rooms for up to four guests.
What does a wedding here cost?+
We estimate around USD 85 to 150 per head. Contact the resort on +1 410-257-5596 for confirmed pricing.
Which airport should we fly into?+
DCA is the nearest airport, an estimated 60 minutes away by road.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 300 guests
“The Rod N' Reel Resort hosts weddings from simple elopements to full scale 300 person events.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 400 guests
“Up to 400 Standing”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 350 guests
“Up to 350 Seated”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 130 rooms
“Yes, our resort offers over 130 newly renovated guest rooms right on property, making it easy for your friends and family to stay just steps from the celebration.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 11 listed
“King Waterfront - North Tower”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our resort offers indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, on-site guest accommodations for family and friends, and full-service catering with customizable menus and bar packages.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Our team will work with you to finalize an inclement weather plan.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Our in-house culinary team provides all catering, delivering a seamless and elevated dining experience.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“Our in-house culinary team provides all catering, delivering a seamless and elevated dining experience.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“Outside food and beverage is not permitted with the exception of wedding cake.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“The restaurants of Rod 'N' Reel Resort will provide all other food and beverage, including alcohol.”
Read the source for bar on siteWeddings held: All year
“Peak season: May through October / Off-peak season: November through April”
Read the source for weddings heldPets: No
“Pets not allowed”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“No, we provide self parking in our four-story parking garage.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Ballroom and banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our resort offers indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, on-site guest accommodations for family and friends, and full-service catering with customizable menus and bar packages.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our resort offers indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, on-site guest accommodations for family and friends, and full-service catering with customizable menus and bar packages.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“With flexible layouts, elegant finishes, and ample space for dining and dancing, it’s ideal for weddings, galas, and large-scale events.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our resort offers indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, on-site guest accommodations for family and friends, and full-service catering with customizable menus and bar packages.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Nestled along the scenic shores of the Chesapeake Bay in historic Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, Rod 'N' Reel Resort offers an unforgettable coastal escape.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“- Resort pools and fitness facilities for relaxation”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“South Beach is a versatile waterfront, beach venue overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“South Beach is a versatile waterfront, beach venue overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.”
Read the source for beach on footCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Our dedicated wedding specialists are here to guide you every step of the way—from crafting timelines and floor plans to providing seamless support on your wedding day!”
Read the source for coordinator on the daySuppliers from the venue's list: No
“We have a list of recommended vendors, but you may also bring in your own.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list