There are no words that can adequately capture just how incredible our wedding weekend at the Oaks was. We emphasize weekend because that was one of our favorite features of the Oaks – your wedding party gets the entire property to yourselves for the weekend, which allows your wedding to be so much more than the ceremony and the reception, it makes for a truly relaxing and warm getaway. Everything about the Oaks itself is top notch. The facilities are breathtaking, clean, and accommodating; the food is incredible; and the bar selection plentiful. But above all else, what sets the Oaks apart is the staff. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure that you and your guests feel at home and have an incredible time. We cannot tell you how many of our attendees remarked that what struck them most was the friendly demeanor of the entire staff. Tracey, the on-site wedding coordinator, stands out among this phenomenal group. She made every minute of our experience seamless and easy – all ... Read morewhile ensuring that our dream wedding stayed on schedule. We would unreservedly recommend everything about the Oaks!

Our families had an amazing experience at The Oaks. Start to finish, all aspects of the wedding weekend were excellent. We could not have asked for anything different. The staff was amazing and Tracey made sure every detail was perfection. The Oaks staff allowed us to have the wedding our kids had dreamed of. Can't thank The Oaks enough! Susan Wojciechowski

What an amazing experience it was having The Oaks host our wedding. The Oaks was the first wedding venue we toured and what an impression it left. At each venue we toured after that, we would ask each other which place do you see us getting married at when you close your eyes – every time the answer was The Oaks. We went back for a second visit and immediately knew it was for us. From the first tour, everyone there made us feeling like family. We knew we wanted a ceremony by the water, but it was also very important for my husband to have a venue that had a backup in case of rain as well as a place for an indoor reception. We hoped we wouldn’t need the backup but unfortunately, a remnant of a tropical storm moved through on our wedding day! We ended up having the ceremony on the large covered dock and it was still perfect. The lights under the dock along with the rain actually made for a very romantic setting. If only the wind had been a little less! Our guests were kept inside u... Read morentil right before the ceremony and none seemed to mind the setting. One of the best parts of The Oaks is having the Inn available to you and your guests that night for lodging. All of my side was coming in from out of town, so we loved having family be able to say with us there that night . We chose a Sunday wedding, so we only had the Inn the Sunday night. If you book a Saturday wedding, you do get both Friday and Saturday nights. A wonderful breakfast buffet is also included the morning after for guests who stayed at the Inn. The highlight of The Oaks has to be the amazing staff. Every single person we dealt with throughout the entire process was wonderful. Tracey is the on-site coordinator who we primarily worked with through the planning process. What an asset to have available at The Oaks! She was amazing and so helpful. Always very quick to reply to any questions we had. Unfortunately, Tracey suffered an injury and was not available for our wedding day. Candi, one of the owners of The Oaks, stepped in for Tracey though and did an amazing job for us. She was a pro! Words can’t express the gratitude we have for everything both Tracey and Candi did to help our wedding day turn out to be exactly what we had envisioned. The staff the day of the wedding were also all top notch. We had to many compliments on the service! Thank you to everyone at The Oaks! Highly recommend!!!

My husband and I wanted a "house" to rent out for our wedding; one where our bridal party and immediate family could all stay together and party the whole weekend. After MUCH research, we realized bringing in all vendors, equipment, tents, etc. would be a big headache and much more expensive than a traditional "venue". We still didn't want a cookie cutter wedding though - we wanted a weekend affair that still didn't blow our entire budget. Then we found The Oaks! The Oaks is run by a lovely husband (Chef) and wife (Inn Keeper) between Easton and St. Michael's, two adorable charming towns. It's nestled in a quiet area on the water, with a gorgeous bridal cottage, an amazing reception venue for dinner and dancing, amazing rooms (balconies, jacuzzis) and a living room. It has canoes, shuffleboard, a pool - tons of room for hanging out during / after the wedding. Tracey, our coordinator, was just fantastic. She helped us SO much with the planning - no need for a wedding planner. She... Read more put the perfect finishing touches on just everything - when we walked back down the aisle she had champagne waiting for us. She coordinated our vendors, welcomed the guests, and made sure we all knew where to be, and when. She helped us coordinate the rehearsal like a pro. The weekend was absolutely magical... For photos, you have a gorgeous dock, water, gardens, a barn and greenery with majestic trees - anything you could want. For food, the passed appetizers were INCREDIBLY delicious - we did the add-on crab dip station too. The cocktail hour was right outside on the water. For the ceremony, you can get married between The Oak trees (our pick), on the lawn with an arch, under the dock with sparkling lights (great rain plan!) or inside. The guys got changed in one of the Inn rooms with a huge balcony while the ladies got ready in the bridal cottage which was perfect for pictures with it's own gigantic bathroom and kitchen. CHOSE The Oaks - you won't regret it!!!

It is honestly hard to think of words that will adequately describe how perfect our wedding weekend was at The Oaks. Tracey and the whole team there were an absolute joy to work with over our year and a half of planning. She was so incredibly accommodating to all of our ideas and wedding day wishes, she very kindly dealt with my many emails of random questions and ideas, and we really enjoyed each meeting we had with her. She is so incredibly helpful and organized, and when it came time for our wedding weekend we didn’t have to lift a finger- she and the Oaks staff made the whole weekend go off without a hitch. Our guests raved about the food and beauty of the venue. The bridal cottage was the perfect and cutest place to get ready and stay in, and having our families right there at the venue with us was so convenient. We were so so sad when the weekend was over, but we can’t wait to go back and stay there again. We LOVE the Oaks and really can’t thank them enough for giving us ou... Read morer perfect fairy tale.

Our wedding was on Oct. 6th 2018. The setting at The Oaks is absolutely beautiful and the wedding was magical! The staff is top notch, the food was superb, and Tracey took care of every detail to make the day stress free and more special for us! The Oaks exceeded all of our expectations!!

We just celebrated our daughter’s wedding at The Oaks and there aren’t enough words to describe how absolutely perfect the entire weekend was for all of us. If we could give it a 10, we would! A big plus is that you rent the entire inn so the whole wedding party and both sets of parents stayed together. We had so much fun ALL weekend. The rooms are beautiful and the bridal cottage is extra special. Some of us even had enough time to take walks, ride the bikes and take the canoes out on the creek. Tracey and Candi worked hard with us to determine the best location and set up for the ceremony as it had rained 5” two days before the wedding and then again the morning of the ceremony so the ground was a bit soggy. We were fortunate and the sun came out and we were able to have the wedding at the point with a beautiful view of the boats across the shore. While a bit nippy, cocktails were outside too. It was absolutely beautiful! The reception room with all the windows lo... Read moreoking out on the creek and pier is breathtaking. The added lights and torches enhanced the beauty of the evening. The staff works very closely with the bride to ensure that everything runs smoothly and is exactly as she would like it. Tracey, the wedding coordinator had everything under control and I mean EVERYTHING! As the mother of the bride I had constant questions but she had ALL the answers and was able to keep me calm. And while we knew the food would be good, it exceeded our expectations and many guests commented that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding reception. The breakfasts each day were delicious and we are so glad that we held the Thank You breakfast the morning after the wedding. The food was delicious and it gave us the chance to share the beautiful facility in the daylight. I would highly recommend The Oaks. It really was the wedding venue that my daughter had dreamed about and everyone involved in the wedding agreed that it was exceptional. Kudos to the owners, staff and chef!

We can't begin to thank The Oaks enough for all the amazing work they did to help make our day beyond perfect. We truly appreciate all the work Tracey and her team did for us in making our wedding weekend exceed all our expectations. From the planning leading up to the wedding to the breakdown afterwards, The Oaks made sure our weekend went flawlessly. The Oaks was the perfect venue for us, Tracey is the perfect wedding coordinator, and we had the best day ever!

We were recently married here this August and it was the wedding of our dreams. The entire Oaks staff makes the whole weekend so relaxing, enjoyable, and fun! Food, service, rooms, and wedding coordinator (Tracey) were phenomenal. We can’t wait to come back for anniversaries.

My fiancé and The Oaks canceled our contract without informing me. I was on that contract and the deposit check came from my bank account. Not only have I been robbed of that money, I’ve been robbed of basic decency and professionalism from the Oaks. Whatever the intent, canceling a wedding behind one party’s back is completely unacceptable. Further, not admitting the obvious contractual mistake made and, instead, lawyering up and cutting off communication with me, is cowardly and shows the true greediness and lack of character of the owners and employees of The Oaks. The Oaks made a major contractual mistake-they should have owned up to it with a simple apology and refund of the check. The date we had is a highly desirable date and I am sure they can, if not already, fill that date. I am beyond disappointed. 

We were married at the Oaks this past September! We looked at a few venues on the Eastern Shore, but nothing else came close to what the Oaks offers. We wanted the venue to be by the water with the ceremony site outside and the reception inside, be able to have a whole weekend there to celebrate (and the Oaks offers the entire Inn to you the entire weekend), lodging onsite for our families and bridal party, and a fun area for our guests to explore since most everyone was travelling from out of town. Many of our guests made it a whole weekend getaway which was amazing! We had our rehearsal dinner under the covered dock - an Eastern Shore style BBQ which was so amazing being able to host it there! It made the planning & coordination process so much easier. Afterwards the bridal party went into downtown St Michaels to enjoy some fun local bars which was a blast. Then Saturday was an absolute dream! The bridal cottage offers everything you and your bridesmaids need to get ready and the gu... Read moreys had plenty of space in the main house to get ready in a big room. Our friends and family also enjoyed exploring the grounds, shuttle boarding and even canoeing! Aside from the beautiful location and inn, what truly makes the Oaks so special is the amazing staff. They do what they do extremely well and have the timing and all the details down. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all went along so smoothly all thanks to them! Our guests were greeted at cocktail hour with trays of drinks and appetizers, which are amazing! And the staff even brought us drinks and appetizers to enjoy ourselves after the ceremony. The small details made our day even more enjoyable and they meant so much. Dinner at the reception was absolutely amazing! 3 months later and we are still hearing guests rave about the incredible food, location, and staff! As a little extra, we had a cigar bar outside which the staff set up perfectly and it was a huge hit! The staff kept asking us, and our parents if they needed anything to drink, they kept us on track during the reception, they brought the guest cards into the cottage for us, and even made up a dessert tray which we so appreciated since we didn't have time to eat any dessert at the reception! They do the little details so wonderfully which makes all the difference. At check out, they even gave us "just married" ball caps which was such a fun surprise! Our friends and family had so much fun at our wedding and that's all we could have hoped for! If you are looking for a venue with the whole package, the Oaks is the place for you. Thank you to the entire staff (and special shoutout to Candi, Tracey, and Susan) for making our wedding and us feel so special!! It was all we could have asked for and more!

We wanted an intimate, rustic style wedding in the Eastern Shore and near the water. The Oaks staff recommended our florist/designer and together we were able to create the exact day we wanted!

Getting married at The Oaks Waterfront Inn was a dream! This past June 2019, we had our dream wedding at this unforgettable location. From the moment we toured The Oaks with Candi a year earlier, we knew it was special. When you get married here, you get an entire team devoted to making your dream wedding come to life – way beyond the actual wedding weekend. Tracey, The Oaks’ weekend coordinator, walks you through wedding planning and checks in throughout the year. She also did an excellent job fielding questions coming from many different family members as I was too caught up in finishing graduate school to be as on top of planning as I had hoped. She was a huge help. You also receive a free night at The Oaks when you do your tasting! That is helpful to become comfortable with the venue for continued planning purposes. Tracey and the team will transform The Oaks into a retreat for your family and friends for the entire weekend. The best part is having your guests experience the ma... Read moregic of St. Michaels for the weekend - the bridal party relaxing with you at The Oaks and guests exploring the town. The actual wedding day turned out perfectly. The Oaks team works with your vendors, anticipates your needs, and keeps everything moving smoothly. We received many compliments from guests and vendors on how kind and efficient the staff was in addition to how breathtaking the venue was. We opted to add a “signature drink” to our wedding package. The Oaks designed our drink for us and it was AMAZING – maybe the best drink we’ve ever had (strawberry lemonade mojito, fyi). Our guests loved it, as well. We also added the fireworks to our wedding package. They were the highlight of our wedding. They lasted about ten minutes and were truly better than fourth of July fireworks, per our guests. Our only suggestions for your wedding day at The Oaks regard the dessert bar and vendors. Firstly, if you add the dessert bar to your wedding package like we did, we highly suggest having the wait staff circulate the desserts (in addition to displaying them on the dessert table) throughout the party the same way they did with the hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. About half of the guests we’ve spoken to post-wedding did not partake in the dessert bar – either because they did not see it because of its location in the back of the room or because they were unable to make their way back there in between dancing. That has been fairly disappointing to discover because of the additional cost per head, and we were so excited for all guests to enjoy it. If the desserts were circulating, I am positive it would be a better strategy. Additionally, if you book with The Oaks, I highly suggest booking with their suggested vendors. It makes such a difference to have vendors who are already familiar with the venue. Overall, The Oaks made our wedding dreams come true. We highly recommend The Oaks for your wedding!! Our only wish is that the whole weekend and wedding day could have lasted longer – we never wanted our dream day to end.

We found The Oaks early on in our wedding venue search and are so happy we did! The natural scenery by the water is one of our favorite things about The Oaks, and we loved the small bed and breakfast for some of our family and friends to stay at during the wedding weekend. The morning of the wedding, everyone took the canoes out on the water and visited others' nearby rental homes just a short paddle away! Paul, Tracey, and the other members of The Oaks team run a tight ship and it was wonderful to get to know them. They have seen every wedding concept, theme, and curve ball before, so they are experienced in dealing with any potential challenges that come up. They also have great vendor recommendations, and we loved the florist they put us in touch with. As a small but busy inn with in-house catering, The Oaks has specific ways of approaching many elements of the wedding weekend, but for the most part these worked perfectly for us. The food was wonderful and the event went off flawles... Read moresly! We look forward to visiting The Oaks and St. Michaels again soon and would recommend The Oaks to anyone looking to get married in the St. Michaels/Eastern Shore area.