Waterfront Wedding Weekends
An intimate estate where rustic island charm meets romantic waterfront elegance.
Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the natural beauty of Sugar Island at Sweet Retreat — a private waterfront estate designed for meaningful, unforgettable celebrations.
WHY SWEET RETREAT
A Wedding Experience Designed for Connection
Because Your Wedding Deserves More Than Four Hours...
Many venues offer only a few hours to celebrate. At Sweet Retreat, couples enjoy an entire waterfront estate for a full weekend experience with their closest family and friends.
From the moment guests arrive by ferry to Sugar Island, the celebration begins. Surrounded by water, nature, and peaceful island charm, Sweet Retreat offers a setting where weddings feel personal, relaxed, and truly memorable.
Because Your Wedding Deserves More Than Four Hours...
Because Your Wedding Deserves More Than Four Hours...
Friday — Welcome Gathering
Guests arrive, settle into the estate, and gather for sunset cocktails and a relaxed welcome dinner.
Saturday — The Celebration
Exchange vows overlooking the St. Mary’s River followed by a beautifully styled reception and evening celebration.
Sunday — Farewell Brunch
Enjoy one last morning together with coffee by the water and a farewell brunch before departing.
Waterfront Ceremony & Celebration Spaces.
Waterfront Ceremony Lawn
Exchange vows overlooking the beautiful St. Mary’s River surrounded by nature.
Outdoor capacity: up to 75 guests.
Intimate Indoor Gathering Space
Perfect for smaller celebrations and winter weddings with warm, elegant surroundings.
Indoor capacity: up to 25 guests.
Stay Together. Celebrate Longer.
One of the most special aspects of Sweet Retreat weddings is the ability for close family and friends to stay on the property.
The estate includes a welcoming main home and charming guest cabins arranged across peaceful waterfront grounds.
Overnight accommodations for approximately 18–24 guests allow your wedding celebration to feel relaxed, personal, and unhurried.
Wedding Experiences May Include
Wedding Experiences May Include
• Exclusive use of the Sweet Retreat estate
• Waterfront ceremony space
• Indoor reception and gathering areas
• On-site lodging accommodations
• Firepit gathering space
• Scenic waterfront photo locations
• Catering/Drink Service
• Preferred Vendor recommendations
• Kayaks and waterfront activities for guests
Each wedding is customized to reflect the couple’s vision.
Wedding Weekends
Wedding Experiences May Include
Sweet Retreat offers full weekend wedding experiences rather than hourly venue rentals, allowing couples to celebrate with their loved ones in a relaxed and meaningful way.
Wedding weekends begin at $18,000, with final pricing depending on guest count, season, and custom event details.