{"id":62,"date":"2014-07-29T15:08:44","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T19:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-06-18T16:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T16:47:35","slug":"weddings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"Weddings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Facilities<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland has ample space for weddings and receptions up to 200 guests.<\/p>\n

Facilities may be rented for weddings from the end of May through mid-August.<\/p>\n

The Garden Of Remembrance\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

With its traditional pergola, classic stone fountain, and beautiful view of the St. Mary\u2019s River, the garden captures the true essence of a waterfront wedding ceremony.<\/p>\n

Built in 1934 in honor of the Tercentenary of St. Mary\u2019s City, the Garden of Remembrance at St. Mary\u2019s College has been a prime wedding location for alumni and community members for almost a century.\u00a0The garden was even featured on NBC\u2019s \u201cToday Show Throws a Hometown Wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n

The May Russell Lodge Lawn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views and lush magnolia trees on the May Russell Lodge Lawn. This location is sure to provide a reception that keeps you looking through your wedding photos for years to come.<\/p>\n

The May Russell Lodge Alumni Lodge<\/strong><\/p>\n

The May Russell Alumni Lodge is available for overnight use by SMCM Alumni. With a historic brick front overlooking the St. Mary\u2019s River, it is the perfect spot for wedding guests to celebrate and relax after a long night of dancing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Wedding Policies<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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Please carefully review our section on wedding policies<\/a> for information on grounds, parking, catering, directions, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Reservations<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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We know choosing a wedding location can be stressful. That\u2019s why the Office of Events & Conferences is here to help you every step of the way. From the first tour of the garden to the last dance at the reception, we\u2019re honored to be a part of your special day. Spaces fill up quickly; get in touch well in advance of your intended date.<\/p>\n

Interested in touring the location? Have questions? Please contact Peggy Aud praud@smcm.edu<\/a> in Events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland has ample space for weddings and receptions up to 200 guests. Facilities may be rented for weddings from the end of May through mid-August. The Garden Of Remembrance\u00a0 With its traditional pergola, classic stone fountain, and beautiful view of the St. Mary\u2019s River, the garden captures the true essence of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-62","page","type-page","status-publish","entry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/91"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":512,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/62\/revisions\/512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/events-conferences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}