Venue spotlight · North Beach, Maryland
Your wedding DJ at Herrington on the Bay
63 weddings played here since 2019. We know this place.
Two waterfront ceremony sites, a marina, a dock and a chandelier over the dance floor. Your DJ plans the music for all of it with you, MCs every announcement and keeps the party moving from the first song of your ceremony to the last dance.
We know Herrington.
63 weddings in, it feels like a second home.
Most DJs show up at a venue like Herrington on the Bay for the first time on your wedding day. They find the loading dock, figure out where the power is and learn the room while your guests are arriving.
We've been here before. Our booking records show 63 weddings at Herrington on the Bay since our first one in June 2019, the most recent in October 2026, with more already on the calendar. We've played ceremonies in Herring Bay Garden and receptions in the Herrington Yacht Club. We've also played Jason and Veronique's July wedding in 104 degree heat, and Dan and Jennie's November wedding.
That matters for you in small ways that add up. Your DJ already knows how the day moves from the water's edge to the dance floor. They know how the music should change as guests walk from ceremony to cocktails, and they know to plan a rain version of your ceremony right alongside the sunny one.
Herrington handles the venue: the food, the bar, the coordination and the setting (it really is gorgeous). We handle the music, the microphones and the energy in the room, and we work alongside their team so you don't have to be the go-between.
Two waterfront settings. One DJ who's played both.
Herrington on the Bay sits on the Chesapeake in North Beach, Maryland. The venue offers two wedding settings, and each one shapes the day a little differently.
Herring Bay Garden & Herrington Yacht Club
Vows in the landscaped garden with beachfront views of the Bay, then a reception in the two-story Yacht Club on the marina, with a waterfront patio for cocktails and a crystal chandelier over the dance floor.
- Harbourview Ballroom (lower level): 60 to 100 guests seated
- Bayview Ballroom (upper level): 160 guests seated
The Lawn & Chesapeake Ballroom
A waterfront ceremony on The Lawn, then a reception in the tented Chesapeake Ballroom (tulle, twinkle lights and a crystal chandelier), with a cocktail patio and a 180-foot dock for sunset photos.
- Chesapeake Ballroom: 200 to 230 guests seated, up to 300 with a tent extension
Venue details and capacities come from Herrington on the Bay's own website (herringtononthebay.com), 7151 Lake Shore Dr., North Beach, MD 20714. Please confirm current details with the Herrington team.
How a Herrington wedding day usually flows
Every timeline is built with you and the Herrington team, so treat this as the general shape rather than a script. Here's what your DJ is thinking about at each step.
- Ceremony by the waterProcessional, vows and recessional music cued to the walk. Microphones for your officiant and readers so guests can hear over the breeze. Herrington notes that power is within 25 feet of The Lawn and the Garden.
- Cocktail hourMusic follows your guests to the patio while the reception room is set, with easy volume so people can talk and enjoy the view.
- Entrances, dinner and toastsYour DJ MCs every formality and announcement: grand entrance, first dance, parent dances and toasts. No cheese and no surprises.
- The dance floorWe read your crowd and mix in the songs from your playlists until the last dance. You pick the vibe and we keep the floor full.
Rain plan: Herrington's site says an outdoor ceremony can move inside the space you've reserved for your reception. We plan your music and mic setup for both versions ahead of time, so a forecast change is a quick conversation, not a scramble.
A thank-you for Herrington couples
Herrington on the Bay is a Maryland's DJ Spotlight venue. If their team pointed you our way, you get a little something extra on top of your wedding package.
To claim it, tell us Herrington on the Bay sent you when you request your quote. Our form has a "Who can we thank?" box for exactly this.
Couples recommended by Herrington on the Bay receive half-off photo booth or free uplighting.
Wedding DJ packages
Here's what every Maryland's DJ wedding comes with:
- A DJ matched to your style and personality, with a free live demo in our Rockville studio before you book
- Unlimited personal planning sessions
- Our online planning suite and tools for your playlists, must-plays and do-not-plays
- Music for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception
- Your DJ coordinates, MCs and runs the flow of the night
Popular add-ons at Herrington: intelligent lighting and uplighting, and photo booths with more than 20 backdrops. Your exact quote depends on your date, hours and the extras you choose.
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Dan & Jennie's wedding at Herrington on the Bay, as featured on our blog. Photos: Nate Bittinger.
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Have you actually played Herrington on the Bay?
Yes, a lot. Our booking records show 63 weddings at Herrington on the Bay between June 2019 and October 2026, with more already on the calendar. You can read about two of them on our blog: Jason & Veronique and Dan & Jennie.
When do most Herrington weddings happen?
Of the 63 Herrington weddings we've played, 55 fell between May and October. If your date is in that window, especially a Saturday, reach out early so we can check which of our DJs are free.
Can you play our ceremony on The Lawn or in Herring Bay Garden?
Yes. Your DJ plays the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Herrington notes that power is within 25 feet of both lawns. We'll plan your processional and recessional music and get microphones set up for your officiant.
What happens if it rains?
Herrington's rain plan moves an outdoor ceremony into the space you've reserved for your reception. We plan both versions with you ahead of time, so the music and mics are ready either way.
What is the Spotlight perk and how do we get it?
Couples recommended by Herrington on the Bay receive half-off photo booth or free uplighting. Just tell us Herrington sent you when you request your quote.
How much does a wedding DJ at Herrington cost?
Wedding DJ packages start from $1,900. Your exact quote depends on your date, how many hours you need and any add-ons like lighting or a photo booth. Request a quote and we'll send you real numbers.
Do you MC, coordinate, and run the flow of the event?
Yes, our event DJs handle all formalities and announcements. We are not standup comedians and this is not an American Idol tryout for us. We do not aim to embarrass you or your guests and we actually discourage the “cheese factor” at our events.
We hate cheesy cliché wedding songs, can we control the playlist?
We provide you the opportunity to create playlists through our custom online portal. Our approach is to then read your crowd, let your crowd guide us through the night, while mixing in the songs from your playlists. This creates an atmosphere everyone can enjoy!
Can we meet our DJ before we book?
Yes. We match you with a DJ for your style and personality and invite you to a free live demo in our Rockville, Maryland studio, so you can hear them mix before you book.