George Peabody Library Reviews
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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
133 reviews
93% recommend it
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Melanie Z. Sent on 07/13/2019Exceptionally beautiful!
The set up of the tour for this venue was quick and straight to the point. We got the feel for our big day and I couldn’t be more excited to book this venue!! -
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Katelyn S. Sent on 02/18/2020Most magical venue in the world
If you are looking for the wow factor, this is the place! I've been wanting to get married here since forever and all my wedding dreams came true last weekend. It was just beautiful and so magical. There's no other way to describe it. Everyone will be blown away by your venue choice and just be in awe of the place. Sam, one of the day time special event coordinators at the Peabody, is just fantastic to work with throughout the process. On the night of, I was happy with their people as well. I would recommend getting a planner/coordinator and hire other vendors that know the venue because there are certain rules to be followed. However, when you have an experienced planner... following the rules isn't too difficult. The hanging lights are worth the extra expense! -
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Pattie P. Sent on 11/16/2019Elegant and Historical
Our daughter and son-in-law selected the George Peabody Library for their wedding reception. The Peabody is known as one of the most beautiful libraries on earth. Its architecture perfectly complements transformation into a stunningly, picture perfect wedding reception setting, especially, in our case, with soft lighting strung across the atrium that beautifully accentuated the five tiers of black and brass railings and frosted glass ceiling.
Judy Moskowitz and Sam Bessen guided us through the application process. We fully appreciated the unique need to preserve the Peabody’s character and contents, which is the reason it is one of the most, if not the most, sought after venue for receptions. No other venue even comes close to its richness in Baltimore history and sheer opulence. It is an experience in and of itself.
Our guests were in awe upon entrance into the Peabody Library, and that, along with every other detail, set the mood for an unimaginably, unforgettable, perfect evening! -
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Heather Sent on 04/05/2019Breathtaking venue, wonderful staff
There are no words to describe the majesty of the Peabody Library. It is truly such a stunning venue. I could not imagine celebrating our love anywhere else. There were times throughout the night that I just had to stop and drink in the library. I would look around and feel such immense happiness that we chose to celebrate in a place full of such wonder and amazement. The staff were beyond helpful. From planning a walk-through to organzing the drop off and load up of several items, including an 8-foot book, they were always available. I never had to stress because of lack of communication. I never felt my day was just one of many for them. They truly made us feel like our day was as special to them as it was to us. I cannot tell you how important that is. You will love the Peabody. It is truly breathtaking. You will love the staff even more as they endeavor to show you they care as much as you do. -
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Lisa Sent on 08/12/2018My husband and I were married at the George Peabody Library on 6/17/18. We held both our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in the space. We had a small wedding with <100 close family and friends and the venue felt just right for us. Judy Moskowitz and her attentive staff are the absolute best--very accommodating, professional, and responsive. We were blown away by their level of service and we are so glad we were able to hold our wedding at the Peabody. We actually did not even look at any other venues!! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and (as one of our guests told us) the space literally takes your breath away. The venue is very good value because 1) the tables and chairs come with the venue (and you do not have to rent these separately); 2) the space is already beautiful and requires minimal to no additional decoration; and 3) special lighting is not necessary (we did not use any overhead or floor lights and our photos were excellent). We love telling people that we got married in a library surrounded by books and there is something so fun about rocking out to an incredible live band in a usually quiet and introspective place. Furthermore, we met each other while working at Johns Hopkins so it was special to be able to get married at a Hopkins property. The Mt. Vernon neighborhood is dear to our hearts and of course we loved having our professional photos taken in the immediate area surrounding the Peabody. There is not a single thing we would change about that special day and the George Peabody venue and staff were a huge part of making this day the very best day of our lives.
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Allison Sent on 03/26/2017What can even be said about the Peabody? The venue is breathtaking without even a decoration. Add flowers and lighting and you are in something out of a fantasy. If you are a bibliophile like my husband and I, there is nowhere better. This is the venue of your dreams.
But the Peabody is wonderful not only for its beauty, but for its staff. For a bride planning without a wedding planner, they were so accommodating to my family and I, even setting up an extra meeting for coordination just to alleviate some of our concerns. I cannot imagine a better venue than the Peabody Library.
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