Frequently Asked Questions
We're here to help you answer your pressing questions, here are some that come up often!
2026
2027
$7,000
$7,500
Have a guest count of 80 or less?
Getting Married in the next 6 months?
Reach out to see if there are any cancellations!
14324 Lake Royer Drive Highfield-Cascade,
Washington County, Maryland, 21719
We would love to take you on a tour! Visiting Lakeside Hall is by appointment only. Please call or send us an email to schedule a tour.
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
While Fort Ritchie is full of beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos some of our favorites are the Gate, the Deck, and the Castle.
Catering must stay to set up their food, serve guests, assist with bussing tables, and clean their space.
We can provide a list of our favorite caterers in the area upon request!
Yes, beer, wine, and 2 signature drinks are recommended
Yes! We look forward to working together with you and your wedding planner to create a look that you love. We ask that you take the following into account in order to protect the venue for future couples:
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No nailing, taping, or pinning into any wood surfaces
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No fake flower petals for outdoor ceremonies
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No glitter or confetti, we suggest birdseed instead of rice
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No open flame candles (battery operated are permitted)
Yes, we have a designated handicap parking, a dedicated handicap entrance, and ramps within the hall for seamless and easy accessibility.
We focus on you and only host 1 event per day.
Yes! We have ample parking directly in front of the building as well as along the road across the street.
Unfortunately we do not
Always! We are a family owned & operated business, so we are present to make sure the venue is in perfect working order.
Yes, we require a one day Special Event Liability and Property Damage Insurance policy.
Your date will be held once the rental agreement is signed and returned and the 25% deposit is paid.
Lakeside hall is a restored historic structure and per the State of Maryland Fire Code we are not permitted to have open-flame candles, fireworks or sparklers. Battery operated candles are permitted.​
Yes and yes. Although we ask that you leave any requested adjustments to management​
Due to our building's historic nature and protection, we are unable to accommodate pets within the venue.
We know how much it takes to plan your day so we have options for any size wedding.
- Smaller weddings can transition inside Lakeside hall​.
- Larger weddings will be able to move the ceremony to the historic church on the property
Samantha Green
Joyce was wonderful to work with! This was the only venue my husband and I looked at and we knew right away it was the place for us. We got so many compliments from our guests too! They have everything you can imagine and then some to include linens, some décor and a full bar!
Megan Humphrey
Not only is the inside of the venue beautiful, the outside is simply stunning as well, sunset pictures out by the lake and amazing photo opportunities by the castle! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Thank you Joyce and everyone who helped make our big day so amazing!
Mark Clements
If I could give Lakeside Hall a million stars, I would. When my husband and I were searching for venues, we knew instantly when we saw Lakeside that no other destination would even come close. The location is stunning, as is the Hall itself--both inside and out!