Blue Heron Center

The spectacular beauty and elegance of Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, combined with the Blue Heron Center, makes this facility the perfect place for your big day. Imagine your ceremony in a breathtaking garden, with your reception overlooking stunning views of the beautiful Victorian-style fountain. Whether you choose to have your wedding in our beautiful garden, or your reception in the Blue Heron Center, we welcome you and will do our best to make your big day memorable. 

The Blue Heron Center is the perfect indoor facility for a wedding, holiday party, conference or business meeting. The adjoining patio is furnished with teak benches and a 3-tiered Victorian-style cast iron fountain and is suitable for outdoor ceremonies. Ceremonies accommodating all of your guests may be held outdoors in the lower tier of the formal garden, a beautiful natural environment. Ample parking. We provide reserved parking and handicapped accessibility.

  • The Blue Heron Center is available seven days a week for 8-hour increments.
  • Reservations made Monday through Thursday, the hours available are 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. 
  • Reservations for Friday through Sunday and all Holiday hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.
  • All time frames for reservations include set-up and clean-up.
  • An example rental schedule is as follows: 
    Friday through Sunday and Holidays, if the latest 8-hour time period is chosen (3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), the Client and guests must leave no later than 10:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • Seating capacity of up to 150 people.
  • 150 gray banquet chairs
  • Fifteen 6' diameter round tables
  • Five 6' rectangular tables
  • Adjoining landscaped terrace with fountains
  • Caterers prep kitchen
  • Vehicle entry fees waived for guest