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Ballrooms and tents post maximum occupancy including staff and vendors—exceeding counts risks shutdown. Ask for capacity charts before you mail invitations. Outdoor tented receptions need flame-retardant certifications and weighted anchoring in wind.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
