The Cloisters Castle in Maryland

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,501 for off-peak dates, and $3,600 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

The Cloisters Castle, located just outside of Baltimore, MD, reflects the beauty and grandeur of medieval Europe! The Cloisters is a historic home designed to look like a European castle, featuring delicately carved wood, exquisitely detailed stained glass, and ornately designed wrought iron, much of which was sourced from European castles. There are multiple indoor and outdoor locations for your ceremony and reception. Several movies have been filmed here, including Cry Baby with Johnny Depp, and Will Smith and Jada Pinkett were married here on New Years' Eve in 1997!

Seated guest capacity

  • 2-150

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
10440 Falls Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093

Our event spaces

The Cloisters Castle

Events may be held inside or outside in the courtyard or the amphitheater. The rental period includes up to five hours for the event.

Whether you are planning a wedding, a special birthday party, a bar or bat mitzvah, a holiday ball, or a business reception, The Cloisters will provide an unforgettable setting for you and your guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Included in this room:

An hour-long rehearsal; three hours for set up; five hours for the ceremony (if any) and reception; and one hour for the caterer to clean up and for the renter, caterer, and any other vendors to remove their property, equipment, decorations, etc., and to depart. The length of the reception can be extended for an additional cost. Chairs and tables are available free of charge.

The Cloisters Castle

Events may be held inside or outside in the courtyard or the amphitheater. The rental period includes up to five hours for the event.

Whether you are planning a wedding, a special birthday party, a bar or bat mitzvah, a holiday ball, or a business reception, The Cloisters will provide an unforgettable setting for you and your guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Included in this room:

An hour-long rehearsal; three hours for set up; five hours for the ceremony (if any) and reception; and one hour for the caterer to clean up and for the renter, caterer, and any other vendors to remove their property, equipment, decorations, etc., and to depart. The length of the reception can be extended for an additional cost. Chairs and tables are available free of charge.

Available services that can be provided by The Cloisters Castle in Maryland

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Reviews

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4.2 out of 5

5 reviews

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  • Beautiful!

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    •Amanda W.•Jan 25, 2026

    This venue is beautiful and unique, and didn't need too much decoration because the place is so lovely. The grounds are also beautiful, and have lots of little pockets of visual interest with staircases, windmills, stained glass, nooks and crannies for photo ops, and more! The staff was generally very helpful, but we did have an unpleasant experience with someone named Dawn, who was very rude to my family. She was standoffish and told off my brother in law when we arrived for our rehearsal and we had asked the grounds staff if we could be let in; she seemed exasperated and did not appear to be expecting us and was unnecessarily flustered toward us, as we were on time for our rehearsal and were accommodated easily by the other staff. All other staff were helpful, accommodating, and flexible. However, please do not let this affect your overall impression of the venue, as we certainly didn't.

  • Beautiful Venue, Subpar Communication

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    •Katherine C.•Oct 14, 2025

    The Cloisters Castle in Maryland has a lot of potential, but our experience with them was rather disappointing. Their communication was very poor. They were often forgetful to respond to our emails and phone calls, and when they did get back to us, it was usually untimely & a partial answer to whatever we were emailing about. We also had an issue with trying to get payment to them & finding out that they had a stop placed on their mail for 3 weeks and no one had noticed. I ended up having to take time off work to physically drop a cashier's check off to the venue, to walk in and see the check we mailed sitting on their desk. About a month prior to our wedding, management had forgotten that we'd already sent her our proof of event insurance & that she'd already confirmed a rehearsal date with us (which we had already sent out to our officiant/wedding party). The venue itself is quite beautiful, with a lovely aesthetic, but the maintenance seems to be lacking. We noticed things like dusty surfaces, plants growing through the windows, and other signs that upkeep is not a top priority. Overall, the value was decent for the money, but we expected a higher level of service and attention to detail from a venue of this caliber. If you book with The Cloisters Castle, be prepared to be proactive in your communications and to overlook some minor issues with the venue's condition.

    Response from vendor•Oct 20, 2025
    We here at the Cloisters apologizes for any shortcomings. We wish you much joy in your life together Kind Regrads; The Cloisters Team

  • Fairytale Wedding at Cloisters Castle

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    •Helen S.•Jul 21, 2025

    The Cloisters Castle in Maryland was the perfect venue for our wedding. The staff was experienced, knowledgeable, though a bit slow to respond at times. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, with a historic and affordable feel that made it a unique and memorable location for our special day. The castle and grounds were gorgeous, reminding us of Hogwarts in the winter when it was snowing, and feeling like a spooky haunted mansion during our walkthrough on a stormy summer day. The indoor/outdoor flow was great, and while there is no AC, the fans we rented for the patio kept us comfortable on the summer solstice. The team at Cloisters Castle allowed us early access to drop off our decor, which was a huge help. They also host open houses with fantastic vendors, some of which offer discounts. We couldn't have asked for a better venue to celebrate our wedding.

  • Beautiful Venue

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    •Elizabeth S.•Dec 30, 2024

    The Cloisters Castle in Maryland was a beautiful venue for our wedding, with a classy and elegant style. While their communication style could have been improved, as we had to follow up multiple times to get responses, the team did a great job tending to the details on the day of the event. They provided a gorgeous space, kept the indoor fireplaces lit and cozy, and ensured our guests' needs were taken care of throughout the celebration. Overall, we were very happy with the quality and value of The Cloisters Castle, and would recommend it to other couples looking for a one-of-a-kind wedding venue.