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Gaylord National Harbor

4.4 ★★★★☆ 82 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Oxon Hill, Maryland · 0.3 mi to the sand

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  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone +1 301-965-4000
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At a glance

165 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Gaylord National Harbor and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 82 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 5 mentions

“Beautiful resort, gorgeous view of harbor, excellent guest relations.”

From the reviews

This is such a beautiful resort/Event venue. I have been here for many a Katsucon. I haven’t been here in a while so I decided to see what it was like when it wasn’t freezing cold outside and It is just as cool as I remember, even without the cosplayers.

★★★★★ — Willku9000, Jul 2025

Large venue spaces accompanied by a quaint “outdoor downtown” just downstairs. Staying here was very convenient for attending a conference and acquiring food and drinks after. Also just a short walk from a slew of other food and entertainment options.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Mar 2025

Beautiful resort, gorgeous view of harbor, excellent guest relations. Many restaurant options on site as well as within short walking distance. Conference center combined with luxury accommodations

★★★★★ — Patty, Dec 2025

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Getting married at Gaylord National Harbor

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.