The Guest Experience at The Christian Royer House
Everything you need to know before you come.
Welcome to The Christian Royer House
We are so glad you’ll be visiting with us to celebrate one of life’s happiest events - a wedding! Our property was built in 1827 as a wedding gift, so its the perfect place to be celebrating with couples nearly 200 years later. Our historic garden venue, in the rolling farmland of Carroll County, MD provides a private, peaceful setting. So put on your best clothes, bring your camera, and get ready to celebrate with family and friends!
Venue FAQs
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Our venue is an outdoor venue and the ceremony and reception will take place in outdoor areas, in our covered pavilion, and/or in our grand reception tent.
We have chillers for hot weather in our tent and heaters for cooler weather. However, its still a tent! So dress appropriately for the weather, and consider layers that you can add or remove as needed.
Bring an umbrella if there is a chance of rain, and rest assured that our tent provides robust shelter for any amount of rain.
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Yes. When you arrive, drive to the end of our driveway and turn right onto the gravel drive behind our restroom trailer. You will be directed where to park.
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No - cars may not be left on venue property after the event ends. Cars left after venue close will be towed at owner’s expense. We need our property to be completely clear for the next day’s wedding.
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Yes, rideshare services are available in our area and drop off at our venue.
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No - outside alcohol is not permitted. Please plan to drink from the selection provided by your hosts.
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Yes, we have a comfortable dedicated smoking area under our arbor next to the greenhouse.
Smoking is not allowed indoors, in our tent/pavilion, or anyplace on the property other than our smoking area.
Please dispose of all smoking waste in the provided receptacles.
This area is also for vaping and cigars.
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We have a golf cart to transport anyone with a mobility issue to the ceremony site and then to the reception.
When you arrive, please let our parking staff know if you need this assistance.
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Yes, our tent and pavilion are accessed by ramps and level pavement.
Our restroom trailer has a full-size ADA bathroom with a ramp that will accommodate any size wheelchair or walker.
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There is one recommended hotel in Westminster - the Best Western. Gettysburg, PA, Owings Mills, MD and Hanover, PA are all about 30 minutes and have a variety of hotel options.