For a Maryland wedding, few locations can beat the ambiance and diversity found in downtown Baltimore, also known as "Charm City."  From the venues to the views, and of course the unique culture itself, Baltimore is a unique and exciting choice for a special event.  Whimsical museums, elegant hotels, intimate restaurants and breathtaking gardens are just a few of the options available.

Baltimore is especially desirable because it is so easily accessible from most parts of Maryland, Washington, DC, and even southern Delaware and Pennsylvania.  Wedding guests can experience a truly one-of-a-kind Maryland adventure without a long drive.

For more information on planning a Baltimore wedding, visit The Knot's Baltimore DJ section or WeddingWire.com.  Another good resource is The Baltimore Wedding DJ section of the MD Weddings.com site.  General wedding information can be found at Baltimore Weddings.

Among Baltimore's most fantastic wedding venues:

• American Visionary Art Museum
• Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
• Pier 5 Hotel
• Garrett Jacobs Mansion at the Engineer's Club
• Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore Hotel
• Baltimore Aquarium
• Hotel Monaco Baltimore
• Charleston Restaurant
• Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• Center Club
• George Peabody Library
• The Belvedere
• IXIA Restaurant
• Gertrude's at the Baltimore Museum of Art
• Harbor Court Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Baltimore and Pisces Restaurant
• Westminster Hall
• Evergreen House
• Kali's Court Restaurant
• Admiral Fell Inn
• Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
• Walters Art Museum
• Pazo Restaurant
• World Trade Center
• Cinghiale Restaurant
• Ravens Stadium
• Baltimore Museum of Industry
• Tremont Grand Hotel
• 1840s Ballroom
• Brewer's Art
• Marriott Inner Harbor
• Baltimore Country Club
• Sheraton Baltimore Inner Harbor

Baltimore also offers many unique photo backdrops for weddings, including the waterfront at the Inner Harbor, Fell's Point or Canton, and the city's many street art displays and murals.  Out-of-town wedding guests will enjoy the many activities and attractions available within the city, including the Baltimore Aquarium, Fort McHenry, Port Discovery, the shops at Harbor East, Geppi Entertainment Museum, the Maryland Science Center, and the Baltimore Museum of Art.  Harborplace, of course, remains the centerpiece of downtown Baltimore, featuring restaurants, shops, an amphitheatre with live performers in the warmer months, paddleboats and water taxis, and a variety of parades, festivals and other events.