Wedding Venues in Maryland | William F. Bolger Center

Osgood Building banquet hall at the Bolger Center with multiple tables covered in blue cloth and elegant lighting

A long banquet table is set for a formal event in the Osgood Building grand ballroom at the Bolger Center

Stained Glass Hall

The Stained Glass Hall is an original and historic venue on the William F. Bolger Center grounds. The stunning hall has beautiful vaulted ceilings and soaring stained glass windows that line each side of the room, creating a beautiful setting for your special day. The hall offers 3,040 square feet of open space which can accommodate various event setups.

Franklin Ballroom

Our larger ballroom offers over 7,000 square feet of elegantly appointed space for your event. Every modern convenience is available, from state of the art audiovisual technology to modern lighting and seating arrangements. Adjacent to the ballroom is a beautifully manicured garden and reception courtyard.

Franklin Building at the Bolger Center set with round tables and chairs for a wedding reception

A charming lounge at the Bolger Center with several round tables and colorful stained-glass windows

The Overland Room

The Overland Room offers 1,500 square feet of space which can accommodate various event setup. Ideal for a more intimate event, this smaller space offers easy access to the campus’s lovely exterior gardens. With stained glass windows and a vaulted ceiling, this venue is ideal for special occasions and ceremonies.

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Dedicated Event Planners

At the William F. Bolger Center, we understand different events require different solutions, and each event should reflect the individual desires and styles of the clients who are planning them. Our dedicated planners are here to help you design each aspect of your event, using both attention to detail and artistic flair – from the latest trends in décor and catering to the best in entertainment and guest services. Contact our team of experts to choose from our extensive list of packages and enhancements, or create a completely customized event to make your day memorable for you and your family & friends. We welcome the opportunity to serve you, and look forward to helping you plan and celebrate your special day.

Sample Catering Menus

(2-hour service) Buffets, enhancements, & action stations are priced per person

Whole fresh seasonal fruit
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit, berries, honey yogurt
Hard-boiled eggs
Assorted breakfast breads, pastries, bagels, muffins, croissants, cream cheese, butter, fruit preserves
Granola, dry cereal, skim milk, 2% milk, whole milk
Assorted individual yogurts, granola, dried fruits, brown sugar, honey
Hot rotational specialty item
Freshly brewed regular, decaffeinated coffee
Selection of herbal teas, honey, lemon
Chilled fruit juices
Assorted soft drinks
Iced tea
Fruit-infused water

Whole fresh seasonal fruit
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit, berries, honey yogurt
Assorted breakfast breads, pastries, bagels, muffins, croissants, cream cheese, butter, fruit preserves
Granola, dry cereal, skim milk, 2% milk, whole milk
Assorted individual yogurts, granola, dried fruits, brown sugar, honey
Freshly scrambled eggs
Applewood smoked bacon, turkey sausages
Skillet potatoes, pepper, onion medley
French toast or pancakes, maple syrup, honey butter
Freshly brewed regular, decaffeinated coffee
Selection of herbal teas, honey, lemon
Chilled fruit juices
Assorted soft drinks
Iced tea
Fruit infused water

Belgian Waffle $13
Whipped cream, fruit toppings, maple syrup, Vermont butter

Pancake Station $13
Homemade pancakes, whipped cream, fruit compote, chocolate chips, syrup

Made-to-Order Omelets $16
Traditional breakfast meats, cheese, vegetables

Tenderloin of Beef $20

Steamship Round of Beef $10

Roasted Whole Turkey $10

Smoked Bone-in Pit Ham $10

Roasted Side of Salmon $17

Rosemary Roasted Leg of Lamb $17

Petite Croissant Sandwich $9
Fresh baked croissant, cheese, egg, bacon

Breakfast Burrito $9
Sausage, egg, jack cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream

Smoked Salmon $14
Assorted bagels, capers, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, onions, cream cheese

Steel-Cut Oatmeal $14
Dried cherries, strawberries, raisins, cinnamon, brown sugar

Deep-Dish Pancakes $8
Blueberries, granola, cranberries, apples, maple syrup, sweet butter

Fresh Fruit Smoothies $6
Yogurt, fresh fruit

Morning Inspiration Break

Whole fresh seasonal fruit
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit, berries, honey yogurt
Hard-boiled eggs
Assorted breakfast breads, pastries, bagels, cream cheese, butter, fruit preserves
Granola, dry cereal, skim milk, 2% milk, whole milk
Assorted individual yogurts, granola, dried fruits, brown
sugar, honey
Assorted breakfast power & granola bars
Freshly brewed regular, decaffeinated coffee
Selection of herbal teas, honey, lemon
Chilled fruit juices
Assorted soft drinks
Iced tea
Fruit-infused water

Fresh Fruit Smoothies $6
Yogurt, fresh fruit

Breakfast Burrito $6
Sausage, egg, cheese, salsa

Fruit Scones $6
Sweet butter, fruit preserves

Warm Cinnamon Rolls $6
Butter, powdered sugar, vanilla icing

Assortment of Fresh Donuts $6

Warm Apple Strudel $6
Apples, whipped cream

Afternoon Treats

Fruit & cheese
Fresh popped popcorn
Whole fresh seasonal fruit
Fresh sliced seasonal fruit, berries, honey yogurt
Assorted candies
Trail mix
Fresh vegetable crudités, ranch
Homemade cookies & brownies
Chocolate, yogurt dipped pretzels
Assorted individual bags of dry snacks, chips
Freshly brewed regular, decaffeinated coffee
Selection of herbal teas, honey, lemon
Assorted soft drinks
Iced tea
Fruit-infused water

Guacamole & Chips $7
Fresh avocado, tomato, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, garlic

Mini Beef Wellington $7
Mushrooms, shallots, puff pastry

Bacon-Wrapped Scallop $7
Scallops, bacon

Beef Crostini $7
Boursin cheese, red onion jam

California Rolls $7
Avocado, cucumber, Japanese condiments

Mini Reubens $7
Roast beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing

Warm Pretzels $7
Wholegrain mustard, cheddar dip

Chicken Wings $7
Traditional condiments

Crab & Artichoke Dip $7
Lump crabmeat, artichokes, tortilla chips

Wild Mushroom Crepe $7
Herbed wild mushrooms

Spinach & Artichoke Dip $7
Cream cheese, chopped spinach, artichokes, parmesan cheese, pita

Soup option is not available for parties over 30

Maryland Crab Bisque
Lump crabmeat, potatoes, cream

Italian Wedding Soup
Italian sausage, couscous, spinach, orzo, carrots

Chicken Noodle Soup
Carrots, celery, onions

Tomato Basil Soup
Basil, reggiano, roasted tomato broth, herb croutons

Seasonal
Mixed seasonal greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, house vinaigrette

Greek
Crispy garbanzo beans, radish, feta cheese, Kalamata vinaigrette

Belgian Endive & Frisée
Radicchio, pomegranate seeds, cranberry vinaigrette

Roasted Beet & Arugula
Caramelized pecans, crumbled goat cheese, house vinaigrette

Caesar
Romaine lettuce, toasted garlic crisp, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing

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Twice-Baked Zucchini
Ricotta, parmesan cheese, spinach, roasted garlic

Squash Ravioli
Roasted asparagus, caramelized mushrooms, sage brown butter

Butternut Squash Risotto
Crispy oyster mushrooms, crispy leeks, red pepper relish

Stuffed Cannelloni
Roasted vegetables, manchego cheese, roasted tomato cream sauce

Tuscan Grilled Chicken Breast
Potato & eggplant caponatta, artichoke, butter

Chicken Saltimbocca
Crispy pancetta, roasted spaghetti squash, honey mustard carrots

Rosemary-Infused Chicken Breast
Smoked Gouda whipped potatoes, Kalamata olives, red pepper tapenade

Mediterranean Chicken
Artichoke & roasted tomato risotto, fennel slaw

Grilled Salmon Steak
Cauliflower, couscous, grapefruit fennel relish

Pistachio-Encrusted Trout
Broccoli rabe, fingerling potatoes, romesco sauce

Red Snapper & Shrimp Creole
Steamed white rice, roasted tomatoes

Bourbon-Brined Pork Chop
Roasted Brussels sprouts, apple stuffing, cider-mustard glaze

Braised Short Rib
Polenta, garlic spinach, braising jus

Roasted Lamb Chop
Butternut squash & potato ragout, bacon-onion jam

Filet Mignon
Potato gratin, artichoke & roasted tomato risotto, port reduction

Roasted Maryland Crab Cake & Roasted Lamb Chop
Butternut squash, potato ragout, warm fennel salad

Filet Mignon & Roasted Chicken Breast
Wild mushroom risotto, patty pan squash, brown butter sauce

NY Strip & Jumbo Shrimp
Caramelized cipollini onions, micro salad, chervil butter

Beef Tenderloin & Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Polenta cake, haricots verts, port reduction

Seasonal Berries
Fresh berries, sabayon cream

Seasonal Panna Cotta
Sweetened cream

Apple Blossom
Puff pastry, cinnamon, apples

Flourless Chocolate Cake
Bittersweet chocolate

Vanilla Bourbon Cake
Vanilla syrup, vanilla bean mousse

Marquise au Chocolat
Bittersweet chocolate mousse, kirsch syrup, chocolate glaze

Includes lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mustard, spicy mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, assorted deli breads, fresh baked rolls, iced tea, regular, decaffeinated coffee, selection of herbal teas

Soup of the Day

Red Bliss Potato Salad
Bacon, chive, dijon mustard, red onions

House-Made Coleslaw
Crisp cabbage, carrots, creamy cider vinaigrette

Cobb Salad
Bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese, chopped eggs, ranch, Italian dressing

Deli Meats
Sliced roast beef, salami, capicola, black forest ham, smoked turkey, mortadella

Cheese
Swiss, cheddar, provolone

Dessert
Cheesecake bites, cream puffs, eclairs, fresh sliced seasonal fruit

Includes lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, fresh baked rolls, iced tea,
regular, decaffeinated coffee, selection of herbal teas

House Salad
Tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, ranch, house vinaigrette

Red Bliss Potato Salad
Bacon, chive, dijon mustard, red onions

Pesto Orzo Salad
Roasted tomatoes, roasted peppers, parmesan cheese, basil pesto

House-Made Coleslaw
Crisp cabbage, carrots, creamy cider vinaigrette

Boston Baked Beans
Brown sugar, molasses

Corn on the Cob

Burgers
Beef, turkey, veggie

Rotisserie Chicken

Dessert
Cookies, brownies, fresh sliced seasonal fruit

Includes fresh baked rolls, iced tea, regular, decaffeinated coffee, selection of herbal teas

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Cilantro, queso fresco

Roasted Corn Salad
Peppers, tomatoes, cilantro

Fresco Salad
Romaine lettuce, bacon, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, chipotle-lime vinaigrette

Cilantro Rice

Borracho Beans
Dos XX, bacon, onions, cane sugar

Fried Sweet Plantains

Chimichurri Steak
Cilantro, lime, garlic, warm flour, corn tortillas

Desserts
Cinnamon sugar–rolled churros, caramel flan, fresh sliced seasonal fruit

Includes fresh baked rolls, iced tea, regular, decaffeinated coffee, selection of herbal teas

Italian Wedding Soup
Italian sausage, couscous, spinach, orzo, carrots

Pesto Orzo Salad
Roasted tomatoes, roasted peppers, parmesan cheese, basil pesto

Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing

Orecchiette Pasta
Garlic olive oil, herbs

Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
Grilled asparagus, roasted peppers, radicchio

Baked Ziti & Meatballs
Marinara, basil, parmesan cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese

Chicken & Artichoke Piccata
Tomatoes, olives, capers, parsley, lemon

Shrimp Carbonara
Parmesan cheese, crispy bacon, black pepper, parsley

Dessert
Tiramisu, seasonal panna cotta, fresh sliced seasonal fruit

Stained Glass Hall

Franklin Ballroom

The Overland Room

Here to Help

Dedicated Event Planners

Sample Catering Menus

The Classic Continental $33

American Breakfast Buffet $40

From the Griddle

Carving Stations

Breakfast/Bunch Enhancements

Morning Break $20

Morning Enhancements

Afternoon Delight $20

Afternoon Enhancements

Soups

Salads

Vegetarian

Poultry

Seafood

Meats

Duets

Desserts

New York Deli $45

Post Master Cookout $45

Latin America $50

Bella Italy $53