Micro Weddings · Kent Island, Maryland
Your dream wedding.
Without the $30,000 price tag.
Intimate micro weddings for couples who choose meaning over magnitude — surrounded only by the people who matter most, in one of Maryland's most beautiful historic settings.
"The most unforgettable weddings we have ever witnessed were never the largest ones. They were the ones where every guest mattered, every detail was felt, and the couple actually remembered their own day."
— The team at 1631 Venue
Start debt-free
The average US wedding costs $29,000. Our couples invest in their marriage, not a single day's production.
Every guest matters
When you invite 30 people instead of 200, you actually spend real time with everyone in the room.
Unhurried and private
The venue is yours for the full day. Nobody is rushing you out the door. Relax, celebrate, and let every moment breathe.
Luxury without the scale
Curated doesn't mean quantity. Because our bartenders aren't serving 125 people, they craft every cocktail with care. That's the difference.
Our Packages
Three ways to say "I do"
Micro weddings ideal for 15–35 guests. Reception-only configurations available up to 50 guests on select floor plans.
Package One
The Promise
Your blank canvas. Everything you need to make it yours.
Full-day venue rental · Up to 35 guests
What's included
- ✓Full-day venue access — the space is yours from open to close
- ✓Premium white chairs — farmhouse & resin styles
- ✓8-foot white pine farm table
- ✓Edison string lights throughout
- ✓9' hedge wall backdrop
- ✓Chessie Bar — custom board & batten bar with walnut top
- ✓Dedicated wedding support staff member
- ✓Prep kitchen with dress & garment hanging area
- ✓Abundant natural light — photographers love this space
- ✓WiFi, complimentary parking, private restroom
- ✓Walkable to Historic Stevensville — caboose museum, ice cream & more
Bring your preferred vendors and your vision. This is your canvas.
Inquire About The PromisePackage Two
The Celebration
Effortlessly beautiful. Thoughtfully done.
Starting at $3,000 · Priced by guest count · Up to 35 guests
Everything in The Promise, plus
- ✓Select in-house catering — elevated grazing table & two passed appetizers during cocktail hour
- ✓Linen package with runners
- ✓Glassware package included
- ✓Certified bartending service by Chesapeake Bartenders — champagne toast, signature cocktail bar service & alcohol coordination
- ✓Day-of coordinator
- ✓Welcome & bar signage
Package Three
The Experience
Full service. Fully curated. Close the door and celebrate.
Starting at $4,200 · Priced by guest count · Up to 35 guests
Everything in The Celebration, plus
- ✓Enhanced catering — grazing table, additional passed hors d'oeuvres & mini dessert assortment
- ✓Espresso martini & coffee bar — staffed, full-service, fully styled
- ✓Comprehensive alcohol service — ice management, delivery & bar setup
- ✓Reception space transformation — cocktail hour setup with dressed cocktail tables
- ✓Custom signage package
- ✓Day-of coordinator
Show up, share your love story with those who matter most, and let us handle everything else.
Inquire About The ExperienceThe 1631 Difference
A space that feels like you.
We don't have a sprawling bridal suite, and we won't pretend otherwise. What we do have is something far more valuable: an intimate, light-filled space that is entirely yours for the day, where you can close the door, celebrate with those you love, and never feel rushed.
1631 sits in the heart of Historic Stevensville — a genuinely sweet little community where the neighbors cheer you on. There's a charming salon next door, Peace of Cake within walking distance for your wedding cake, and a caboose museum and ice cream shop steps away for those golden-hour photos on a beautiful day.
Inside, the space is all white with an abundance of natural light — photographers consistently say it is one of the most beautiful venues they have ever shot in. With our preferred vendor network, couples regularly build their complete dream wedding for around $10,000 all in.
Our Preferred Partners
The vendors we trust
We do our part brilliantly and connect you with the best in the region for everything else.
Bar Service
Chesapeake Bartenders
Our sister company. Certified bartenders, signature cocktails & espresso bars.
Florals
Three Little Buds
Custom floral design for ceremonies, bouquets & centerpieces.
Hair & Makeup
Infinity Artistry
Bridal beauty services available in-venue. Bridal trials recommended.
Spray Tan
Warmth Spray Tan & Beauty Bar
Bridal spray tan services to help you glow on your day.
Hot Food & Catering
Humble Hearts
Our preferred partner for plated dinners, hot stations & full meal service.
Décor & Rentals
Rentals to Remember
Specialty rentals & styling. Also working with Honeywood & Pretty Little Wedding Co.
Photography
Lisa Kay · J Moon · Salt & Light
Lisa Kay Photography, J Moon Photo & Salt and Light Photography — all trusted favorites.
Wedding Cakes
Peace of Cake
In walking distance from the venue. Beautiful custom cakes for intimate celebrations.
Wedding Planning
Cameryn Schirmer
Bring your own planner or ask us about Cameryn — she's wonderful and knows this space well.
Custom Signage
Kate Slayton Lettering
Beautiful custom bar & welcome signage. Kate's work was featured in our photo shoot and speaks for itself.
Planning something even more intimate?
For elopements and micro receptions of up to 15 guests, we offer a dedicated elopement package designed for couples who want simplicity, beauty, and a day that belongs entirely to them.
Ask About Elopement PackagesHistoric Stevensville, Kent Island, Maryland
25 min from Annapolis · 45 min from Baltimore · 1 hr from Washington, D.C.
Availability is Limited
Ready to plan something truly yours?
We host a small number of celebrations each year, intentionally. If your date is open, we would love to hear your story.