You can learn more about Morningside Inn by scheduling a Private Tour.

Wedding & Reception Menu Chef Tim is also happy to create a custom menu.

We treat our clients like family and work tirelessly to make sure your event is perfect in every way! This venue checklist provides a simple way to compare Morningside Inn to our competition. Feel free to print and take on your venue tours! 

Your wedding day is YOURS; we only host one wedding/reception at a time at our private wedding venue in Maryland.

You may arrive a full two hours before your ceremony.

Anyone considering an outdoor wedding ceremony must have a backup plan! At Morningside Inn, our staff will move your ceremony inside to our window-lined ceremony site, including all decorations, chairs, etc. Relax, we have you covered.

We have a fantastic onsite photographer and florist for your convenience. If you choose to use an outside vendor, they may reference our Vendor Guidelines.

When we opened our doors 20 years ago, we allowed outside catering companies. We found that quality varied drastically between catering businesses. We also found that a quality meal is vital to a perfect wedding experience. To ensure a perfect wedding reception, in 1995, we hired Tim Erfourth as our head chef and guests have raved about Morningside Inn food ever since.

Maryland State Law prohibits our facility to allow outside liquor, beer or wine and as such all alcoholic beverages served or consumed on the property must be supplied by Morningside Inn. This includes the parking lots.

You may serve unique beer and wine at your wedding. Please alert Morningside’s wedding planner as soon as possible so we may order through our distributor.

Yes! On your wedding day, our staff can direct guests to ramps that access all levels of Morningside Inn. Our staff is always willing to help guests if needed.

There are many quality hotels to choose from in the Frederick area. Morningside’s wedding planner can help you to decide what hotels are the best fit for your needs and share current group rate special offers.

Friday: Anytime!
Saturday 11:00 until 3:30 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 until 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: Anytime!

Wedding/reception packages include 4 1/2 hours.
Additional 1/2 hour is available for purchase.

Candles placed in a glass container are allowed as decoration.

The dining room has a vaulted ceiling with historic wood beams. To maintain the beauty of our facility for all of our clients, we do not allow decorations to be hung from the ceiling.

Many Morningside brides have included their pet in their outside wedding ceremony! We just ask that after the ceremony, your pet is taken home or back to your hotel as no animals are allowed inside Morningside Inn.

Wedding slideshows are a wonderful way to show your guests the story behind the romance. We can set up a table with audio visual equipment to display your video, just discuss this option with your wedding planner.

Your wedding/reception date and time are locked in when you return your event site fee deposit and a signed contract. Wedding reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

There is not an ATM available inside or near our wedding venue. Cash bar events will require guests to have cash on hand.

We do not provide an aisle runner for our brides. In our twenty-plus years of experience, we have found that it is tough to weigh the runner down outside. Even the smallest breeze can catch the material and blow it around. To ensure the best possible wedding experience, we do not recommend aisle runners.

While we do provide over 20 different linen choices, we do not provide seat covers. You are free to rent these from a local vendor.

We do not allow sparklers, confetti, birdseed or anything else that scatters but bubbles and glow sticks are acceptable.

We suggest seating 6-8 guests per table in the dining room. 9 is the absolute max.