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Bride and groom looking back during an outdoor garden wedding ceremony beneath a floral arch at Evergreen Museum & Library.

Weddings at George Peabody Library & Evergreen Museum & Library | Historic Baltimore Wedding Experience

We are now Proud Preferred Planners at Evergreen Museum & Library and George Peabody Library Top Shelf Wedding Planners is honored to announce that we are now a preferred George Peabody Library and Evergreen Museum wedding planner. As two of Baltimore’s most iconic historic wedding venues, George Peabody Library and Evergreen Museum & Library offer […]

Wedding planning checklist to stay organized and on track for the big day

The #1 Wedding Planning Tip: Don’t Try to Do It All at Once

When couples first get engaged, the excitement is real, the Pinterest boards start growing, the venue searches begin, and suddenly your free time is filled with decisions, deadlines, and a whole lot of tabs open on your browser. It’s easy to feel like you have to figure everything out immediately. But here’s the truth: 👉 […]

Weddings at the USNA Chapel

For couples seeking a wedding venue steeped in history, tradition, and stunning architecture, the USNA Chapel offers an unforgettable setting. Its soaring dome, grand columns, and deep naval heritage create an elegant and meaningful backdrop for saying ‘I do.’ At Top Shelf Wedding Planners (TSWP), we proudly serve as a preferred vendor for USNA Chapel […]

Venue Spotlight – 1840’s Plaza

Located in the heart of Baltimore City Today we are featuring the  1840s Carrollton Inn & Plaza located at 50 Albemarle Baltimore, MD. 21202.  Please visit their website for more information on hosting your wedding:  www.1840splaza.com Maximum capacity:We have 5 venue spaces. Ballroom- 230 seated, 350 standing. City Lites- 150 seated, 250 standing. Cabaret- 80 […]

Venue Spotlight: The Gramercy Mansion

One of our favorite Baltimore area venues Today’s Top Shelf Wedding Planners venue recommendation goes to one of our favorites, The Gramercy Mansion in Stevenson, MD. A big shout out to Hannah, one of the very talented wedding planners at The Gramercy, for telling us a little about the venue, Enjoy! What would you consider […]

Finding the Perfect Venue

When you see it, you will know it was meant to be! Before even thinking about a venue, you have to decide on an approximate guest count and budget, I would hate to have your heart broken by visiting a venue that you can’t afford or isn’t big enough.  If you fall in love with […]