Ellicott City Weddings and Events is a special event venue that hosts all different types of occasions. The venue specializes in hosting weddings, but also hosts corporate events, birthday parties, anniversary parties, mitzvahs and other gatherings and events. The venue is composed of a ceremony hall that can fit up to 75 guests, a reception hall that can fit up to 75 guests, a party room that fits up to 100 guests, audio and visual equipment and an on-site wedding officiant that attends each wedding. The venue maintains partnernships with many local florists, restaurants, salons and caterers and will refer guests to those business; however, it also welcomes the use of outside businesses chosen by guests.
Be happy--eat chocolate! This sweets shop specializes in all kinds of chocolates, all handmade onsite. Owner and candy maker Susan Whary teaches a chocolate workshop that features the basics of how to make chocolate truffles. Milkshakes, malts and floats heavy with gigantic scoops of ice cream compete for drooling rights and, of course, there is a chocolate fountain, awaiting the dip of your favorite fruit.
Retrospect is a local variety band that will perform at your wedding, party or any other event. It is a nine-piece band that always plays live music, no synthesizers allowed. Visit Retrospect's Web site for FAQs, prices and booking information.
Exhibit Promotions Plus is a home-based business that markets and manages trade shows for non-profit groups. The company, located in the exclusive Chase community, off Homewood Road, handles all the arrangements for conference, conventions and trade shows and works with local, national and international businesses.
A+ Reunions was founded after owner Nancy Shirey, an event planner since 1994, returned, nostalgic, from her 20-year class reunion. Its aim is to make planning enjoyable, not stressful. Services include alumni address research, preparation of announcements and registration, coordination of reservations, event staffing, coordinating DJs and entertainment, and the payment of upfront costs such as postage or deposits. A+ Reunions extends to MD, PA and D.C.
Clark's Elioak Farm is a children's playground and petting farm. Dotted with cartoon structures and antique farm equipment, this small but wide open patch of rolling hills will transport you to a different world, one populated by adorable animals that are eager to make friends. Say hello an emu, pet some goats and be pals with a pony. Clark's Elioak Farm raises its own grass-fed beef and is part of the MD state government's Farmland Forever protection program.
Haute Minded Events is a social event planning and management firm specializing in logistics management and design. HME offers various services, including design, decor, post event and venue management, as well as vendor identification. For more information about managing your event, please contact Haute Minded Events.
Come in and create a new piece of pottery or jewelry and have a snack and a cup of coffee too. The Pottery Stop recently moved a few doors down from its original location and is now The Pottery Stop and Coffee Shop. Bright colors inside will inspire you to create colorful pieces of pottery that will brighten your home and be useful as well. You can also creat a new personalized silver jewelry in less than three hours. Get your creative juices flowing at The Pottery Stop and Coffee Shop!
Linden Hall is home to the Dorsey's Search Community Association, with serves close to 7,500 residents in Fairway Hills and Dorsey Hall. The building functions as a community center that hosts bingo, craft shows, senior luncheons, storytimes and more. The hall is also available to rent for social events and private functions.
The Patapsco Female Institute is a historic site. It was originally a women's finishing school in 1837. It has since been partially restored and is available for private and group weekend tours. It can also be reserved for weddings, camp gatherings and other events.
Victory Ridge provides meeting space and lodging for Christian-based retreats and events. The facility features meeting rooms, dining areas with self-serve buffet options, a game room, a full-gospel Pentecostal chapel and grounds that are open to guests. It's also close to Elliott City, and guests are encouraged to explore the area. Both day and overnight events may be scheduled, and 23 rooms, complete with full baths, are available.