Berlin Maryland Hotel, Bar and Grille - Atlantic Hotel, Solstice Bar and Grill

Wedding Venues - Weddings and Private Events

Weddings

Celebrate the most important day of your lives at The Historic Atlantic Hotel and Solstice Restaurant. Let us make the day everything you ever imagined and more. Let 110 years of history be the backdrop to a truly memorable experience. Allow the Solstice staff to create a custom wedding of your dreams. From small intimate affairs to the grandest of affairs, we look at creating a wedding as a blank palate with only your imagination as the limitations. From lodging, beverage and culinary creativity to before and after events we can bring the entire package together to one seamless bundle. Contact us to begin the process of creating the day of your dreams.

Private Events

From private functions, corporate events and celebrations allow us to create the party that will be remembered. The Atlantic Hotel and Solstice restaurant will have your guests talking for months to come. Tired of the same old restaurant menus and settings? Let us help you be the host(ess) that is remembered. The sky is the limit when planning your event. From corporate retreats and outings to birthdays and anniversary parties we can do it all. Contact us to start planning your event.

Testimonials

"While planning our October wedding in Bethany Beach, the wedding menu was at the top of our priorities. The quality of food and service had to be exquisite and, more importantly, it had to surpass the expectations of my parents (caterers and restaurateurs in their former lives) and a guest list of serious foodies. We met with several caterers in the area and quickly became discouraged - some didn't understand our desire for a relaxed beachside wedding and wanted to send servers in black tie and keep us to a strict timeline, and all had mediocre food - frozen seafood at the beach?

Then, thankfully, another wedding vendor recommended Solstice. So, I emailed some information and Guy called me back within 24 hours to discuss. Working with Guy and Amanda to iron out the details, all while dealing with the time delay of my parents living in Europe, was effortless. And, when we couldn't secure linens for our rented tables two weeks before the wedding, Guy and Amanda stepped in and made sure our tables would be covered.

The wedding meal absolutely could not have been better. From the amazing artisanal spread (people are still talking about the meats and cheeses, roasted apples, and spiced carrots) to the steak that was wood-fire grilled to a perfect medium rare... People said it wasn't just the best "wedding" food they've ever had, but just the best food, period. And Paula made sure that, while we were taking pictures during the cocktail hour, a sampling of the appetizers was saved for us.

A wedding for 50 guests doesn't warrant a large catering staff, but it felt like there were 30 people there - they were almost invisible in their serving and clearing, and at all times were thoughtful and gracious. They kept the workspace tidy and clean and Leo even stayed late to make sure all was clean and left in its place.

The best endorsement: My dad, a retired chef, upon his next visit to Maryland in November, is requesting that we make the 3-hour drive from Baltimore for dinner at the hotel. So, we'll see you then - and my dad is hoping he can get your aged Gouda through Customs on his way home to Germany!"

With appreciation and thanks,
Dave and Heidi Grauel

"Occasionally in life, no one alive can deny, fate has a way of doling out a few curve-balls ultimately reminding us of who's really in charge. When organizing an event (like a wedding) small curve-balls can seem more like gut wrenching sucker-punches. It's in these vulnerable positions that some seemingly small actions of humanity can have the most positively reaffirming impact.

We felt stranded when, with only a few short weeks, we had to start over from the beginning to find a venue and make our final wedding arrangements. Initially intimidated by the level of sophistication, assuming that an establishment like this would be well out of our financial means, we were hesitant to submit all our hopes to Solstice Grill and the Atlantic Hotel. After a brief comforting "sit-down" meeting with Guy we knew 100% that, not only could they deliver more than could ever be expected for what we could afford monetarily, but they were willing to listen, understand and focus their attention toward satisfying all of our wishes.

It has been a week now, and both of us still remain in utter disbelief at the magnitude of success that our wedding reception truly came to achieve. Our main goal was simple... for every guest to have fun. We are still astonished daily to hear about how everyone's expectations were shattered by the quality of food, drink, atmosphere, and overall beauty of the event. We are still reliving our surprise to the attention to the particulars, like the staff moving some decorations inside when the weather became unsuitable.

Occasionally in life, fate has a way of extending a helping grasp to lift you to your feet when you're on the ground feeling helpless. Not only do we consider Solstice Grill and all its staff to be the saviors of what was our most special day as a loving couple. But, in retrospect, we could not have imagined a more ideal evening if our original plans had panned out as they were. This was a miraculous lesson in being open to life's deliverance of positive change that we will never forget. We are forever indebted to everyone at Solstice. We wish you the utmost fortune and success in all the days and years to come. And the most sincere and whole-hearted Thank You!"

Love,
Kara and Zachary Johnson

"Thanks for all your time, attention to detail, and great patience during my wedding weekend (August 1-3)! All of my guests and family raved and gushed about you guys and your great service during the weekend. I only regret that my husband and I didn't get a chance to hang out more & enjoy the hotel!

I'm sure as a group we were a lot to handle, but everyone at the hotel made us feel so welcome & maintained such a great attitude the whole weekend. From the food to the service, I could not have dreamed of a better wedding. ALL of our guests said it was the best they had attended, and much credit for that is owed to you! We look forward to returning!"

Lindsay & Jarrett Arant

"As the holiday season nears, the buzz about Christmas parties and time off from work has begun among my staff at the Hotel Monte Carlo. As we discuss plans for our upcoming events we fondly look back at our last Christmas party that we all enjoyed together at Solstice Grill.

I am writing to thank you for an unforgettable evening that you and your staff provided us just last year. Your service, quality and impressive creativity is to be commended. I can honestly say that the dining experience you provided us exceeded our expectations by far. From our private balcony seating for dinner to our intimate old fashioned ice cream station which was set up for us in the General Store, everything was perfect!

You really understood what I was looking for. Having dined at your establishment prior to our event, I knew that your menu was fun and unique. I also wanted to tailor my selections to suit my staff and what I believed they would enjoy. I wanted the Solstice twist on a "meat and potatoes" type menu and that is what you delivered! Our dinner was superb satisfying every guest from the pickiest eater to the connoisseur. And for dessert, I could never have imagined that an ice cream station could be so elegant. The General Store was opened just for us. Our guests were able to select any flavor they wanted and then move to another room where tons of topping were set up for us. The room was lit by dozens of candles everywhere; it was really beautiful. Every guest left stuffed and ecstatic!

I can't tell you how many times our Christmas party was mentioned throughout the year. Thank you!"

On behalf of The Monte Carlo owners and staff

"Solstice provided exquisite food and drink and a remarkable atmosphere for our wedding reception. The room looked beautiful and it was wonderful for our guests to utilize the front porch. The food was not only presented well by staff, but looked and tasted delicious. Each course complimented each other and the wine very well. We had a unique and special wedding reception experience thanks to the Atlantic Hotel and Solstice."

Kristin Bergey

"This past winter holiday season I was the newly appointed Director of Human Resources for South Moon Under, part of my responsibilities were to plan and execute a holiday party for approximately 50 Home Office employees and their guest. The Company had fallen into a rut and for many years had the same party at the same location and the employees were letting me know that they were bored and the attendance had been falling from one year to the next. I decided the time had come to “shake things up”. At the recommendation of several of our employees I contacted Amanda at Solstice in Berlin. The process of making choices and selections could not have been easier. At times the process was so smooth I was really worried that things would fall apart at the last minute. That never happened!! The night was a HUGE success with all elements of the festivities coming together, the food was incredible and the service that Robb, Nino , Amanda and all of the staff gave made the night very special. The hotel is so beautiful and the addition of the decorations and the horse and buggy out front put everyone in the holiday spirit. Their attention to the smallest detail made my job easy and made a great impression. This is one of the best attended holiday parties that the company has had. It also happened to be the night of my wedding anniversary and so my husband and I decided to stay at the Atlantic for the night. This choice too proved to be the right one. Our room was beautiful and we definitely felt special. I will be calling Amanda at the end of the summer to book out celebration there for the 2008 holiday, you can’t beat perfection!"

Lisa Scott-Hatter
Director of Human Resources, South Moon Under

"We had an unforgettable evening as we were celebrating my husband’s 40th birthday and had family come in from all over, including Australia. Thank you to the servers, the chef, and all of the staff as the service and the food were superb. Our friends and family raved that it was one of the best dining experiences they have had. Thank you again for making my husband’s birthday truly memorable for all of us. We will most definitely be back to see you!!"

Brigit Taylor
Millville by the Sea
Sales Manager

"Our annual Christmas party that was held at Solstice was a great success. The staff was easy to work with and the food was excellent. We enjoyed the evening and so did our employees. It is easy to recommend your restaurant for its atmosphere and dining experience"

Annemarie Dickerson
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Ocean City, MD

"My husband and I had our wedding reception at Solstice restaurant with the party continuing into the bar area for live music and dancing. I couldn't imagine our event being anything more. The food was phenomenal. Original and earth-conscious, every guest I spoke to commented on the food being the best they had ever eaten at a wedding. Several referred to it as the best dinner they had ever had, period. We ate family style, which reflected the feel of the night, warm and friendly. Nino Mancari built a beautiful and unique menu beginning with an outdoor lemonade reception, and Guy Bashore made fantastic wine selections. One guest bought a bottle of red to take home from the Solstice General Store the next day, and I have a friend using the same brand of champagne for her wedding, she liked it so much. I personally fell in love with the peach & rose sangria. Our wedding party filled up the hotel for the weekend, and we found the entire staff extremely helpful and supportive. Amanda, our daily contact at the hotel, was available by phone or email throughout the process, and she couldn't have been more helpful. Thank you Solstice for all that you created for our wedding, and for the earth and community friendly choices you consistently make on a daily basis."

Molly Chester

"Our team at Merrill Lynch frequently hosts client events at Solstice to take advantage of the personable atmosphere that they have to offer. We always get our own room and are thoroughly impressed with the service and cuisine that is presented to us. Our clients have noted how professional and organized the events are, which is highly attributed to the staff at Solstice. Everyone was very flexible when it came to changing an event's date, increasing the number of attendees, as well as other minor last minute alterations. Solstice is accommodating, professional, and an overall excellent choice when it comes to event planning!"

Christine M. Selzer
Senior Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch