Welcome to the Island View Waterfront Cafe, Waterfront Weddings and Events
The Island View was built during prohibition as a waterfront dance hall, tavern and picnic grove for people from Baltimore City to escape the summer heat. Tom & Fran Laing purchased the property in 1968 and operated as Tom’s Tavern until 1983 and then changed the name to The Island View. In 2000 the building was completely renovated to take advantage of the great waterfront view. Although Mr. Tom and Ms. Fran have passed along, their granddaughter Jessica Laing-Heddings and great grandchildren continue to operate the four-generation family business... As a venue it's the perfect location for weddings, events and family celebrations... Centrally located on the east coast of the United States, people from all over come to relax, celebrate and enjoy the View. It's quiet, friendly, out-of-the-way, with a spectacular view of the Chesapeake Bay...
Family owned and operated for over 50 years... Check out our time-line!
1928-1940 Goth’s Grove, 1940-1965 Mac’s Grove, 1965-1968 Gaff’s Grove,
1969-1983 Tom’s Tavern, 1983-2000 Island View Inn,
July 2000 Island View Waterfront Café,
October 2021 Island View Waterfront Weddings and Events - to infinity and beyond:)...
Happy thoughts from our Happy Couples
Let me be the first to tell you that I have check out almost all the Venues out there. And, everyone was either unaffordable, pretentious or unavailable... Well, The Island View has a totally different way of seeing things. And I am now setting the stage for my wedding, and they have not failed so far. My dream might not be as clear to others, but I will get there - mark my words!
What can I say? I was once a person with no meaning in life. My life was empty and I felt lost. A close friend became my soul mate, and our life is suddenly a life with purpose. I have never felt this way before and I recommend it to all people I meet on my path to becoming 100% complete.
A bright light in the shape of my fiancé changed me as a whole. I have had happiness in my past life, but now I know what true contentment is. Right now, I'm living the honeymoon of my life...
Simply beautiful venue and wonderful people to work with while planning your big day. Cannot say enough amazing things about it and will forever be grateful we chose this spot 🙂 Still waiting on the photographer pics which I am sure will be breathtaking...
A great place to celebrate a wedding.
As a wedding photographer I always look for venues that offer great opportunities for photos.
This venue is great for couples looking for photos that are unique and different than the expected.
The best wedding venue we could possibly choose!
Week one is all about getting to know Jessica and the Island View's philosophy...
Week two is visiting the Island View in person or virtually to see if it's the right fit for you...
Week three is where you begin planning for your special day... We provide the waterfront backdrop, you and your coordinator will set the stage for a magical, memorable event... in essence you will become the guiding light...
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