Parkville & Columbia, Maryland

Travel & Accommodations

Everything you need to plan your trip and join us in Maryland.

Ceremony Venue

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church

9215 Old Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234

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Reception Venue

Kahler Hall

5440 Old Tucker Row, Columbia, MD 21044

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Parking

Complimentary parking is available at both the church and Kahler Hall. On-site lots are free for all guests — no permit or fee required. Accessible spaces are available near each entrance, and additional street parking surrounds both venues if lots fill.

Driving Between Venues

The drive from the church in Parkville to Kahler Hall in Columbia is roughly 40 minutes (about 30 miles) via I-695 and I-95 South. Use the 1:00–3:00 PM travel break to make the trip and settle in before the cocktail hour.

Directions Church → Kahler Hall

Nearby Hotels — Columbia, MD

These hotels are close to the reception at Kahler Hall. We recommend booking early, as September is a popular season.

Merriweather Lakehouse, Autograph Collection

Upscale lakeside hotel in Downtown Columbia, ~5 min to Kahler Hall.

Sheraton Columbia Town Center

Full-service hotel central to Columbia dining and shops.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

Spacious suites with kitchens — ideal for families and longer stays.

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia

Comfortable, reliable, and minutes from the reception venue.

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington (BWI)

    ~30–40 min · closest & recommended

  • Reagan National (DCA)

    ~1 hr · convenient from D.C.

  • Washington Dulles (IAD)

    ~1 hr · most international flights

Travel Notes for Guests

From Maryland

Both venues are an easy drive within the state. Allow extra time during the 1:00–3:00 PM travel break to move from Parkville to Columbia (~40 min).

From other U.S. states

Fly into BWI for the shortest drive to Columbia. Amtrak and MARC trains also serve BWI and Baltimore Penn Station with rental cars available.

From Canada

Direct flights to BWI, DCA, and IAD are widely available. A valid passport (and visa or eTA where required) is needed for entry into the United States.

From Nigeria

International flights typically arrive at Dulles (IAD). Please plan for U.S. visa processing well in advance. We are happy to provide an invitation letter — reach out via the Contact page.