Planning your wedding in Pennsylvania? The state has some impressive wedding venues. There are the elegant ballrooms. Romantic rustic barns. Historic estates...and my favorite... lush gardens. You can have your pick!
For Younger Couples
1. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Rating: ★★★★★
The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a delightful green space and welcome reprieve in the middle of the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The garden has been open since 1893, providing acres of planted gardens and a 14-room glass greenhouse for the public to enjoy. The gorgeous grounds make for the perfect backdrop for a wedding or other special occasion. You can choose to have a wedding ceremony in the garden, an outdoor cocktail reception or an indoor celebration at the Tropical Forest Conservatory or Special Events Hall. You’ll certainly appreciate your venue choice when you see your photos taken with the historic gardens as a backdrop.
1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Phone: 412-622-6914
2. The Gables at Chadds Ford
The Gables at Chadds Ford is a high-end bar and restaurant located inside a renovated barn. The property has a second floor banquet room with its own private entrance, a deck and a bar which is a great option for wedding receptions. The space features a raised ceiling with exposed beams and frame and a full wall of windows. Those who rent the banquet for their wedding will also have the opportunity to enjoy their exciting array of menu options featuring fresh, seasonal New American and European dishes. The space can accommodate weddings from 30 to 150 guests comfortably and you are allowed to decorate the space as you choose.
423 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, Phone: 610-388-7700
3. Cairnwood Estate
Cairnwood Estate is a historic mansion located right beside the Glencalm Museum. The Beaux Arts-style home was constructed in 1895 and infuses elements of classical Greek and Roman style as well as some touches of the French Renaissance giving an overall appearance that is both rustic and posh. The sprawling estate contains the main home, a courtyard, formal gardens and other smaller buildings. Among other uses, the estate is available for wedding receptions and other events. They offer a reception package which includes dressing rooms for the bride and groom, a dance floor, and preferred vendor lists along with other comforts to make this exclusive venue a fantastic choice for your big day.
1005 Cathedral Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006, Phone: 215-947-2004
For a Luxury Wedding
4. Cescaphe Ballroom
Cescaphe Ballroom is an event venue occupying the space of a former movie theatre. The theatre was an ornate movie house from cinema’s golden age and today it is one of the more orate and impressive venues in Philadelphia. The space features vaulted ceilings, pearl chandeliers, antique furnishings, and a grand bar that reaches from floor to ceiling. You can host your entire wedding at the ballroom from your ceremony to cocktail hour and all the way up to the final dance. The venue has a dedicated events team to help you pull off your special event without a hitch.
923 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, Phone: 215-238-5750
5. Drumore Estate, Pennsylvania
Drumore Estate, Pennsylvania is a prime wedding venue in Lancaster County. The property features a historic mansion surrounded by fountains, statues and formal gardens. There are several ceremony locations available including the garden, the banks of a pool, under a tent on the lawn or on the nearby hilltop at sunset. The hilltop is the second highest point in the county, making for very impressive views if you go that route. The venue is versatile and can accommodate a range of different sizes of weddings with room for more than 300 guests. They offer in-house caterers who work with each couple and the event planning staff to create the perfect menu for each event.
331 Red Hill Road, Pequea, PA 17565, Phone: 717-284-5076
Lancaster is 1 hr 45 min (81.3 miles via US-1 S) day trip idea from Philadelphia.
For a Unique Venue
6. Fairmont Pittsburgh
The Fairmont Pittsburgh is a luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh’s cultural and business district. The property is conveniently located nearby many of the city’s best dining establishments as well as the Andy Warhol Museum, Point State Park and the Carnegie Museum. You’ll feel as if you are in the center of it all with stunning views of PNC Park from the Grand Ballroom. The venue can accommodate weddings with up to 500 guests and offers a range of luxury amenities. There is a dedicated catering manager that works with each couple to help craft a custom menu for every wedding.
510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Phone: 412-773-8800
7. Gateway Clipper Fleet
The Gateway Clipper Fleet offers a unique option for your wedding venue - getting married out on the water on one of the boats from their Clipper fleet. This option is perfectly suited for the couple who loves the water or alternatively those who’d like to appreciate a nice view of the Pittsburgh skyline as they say their vows. There are a number of options to accommodate any budget and guest list. Whether you are hoping to host a small, intimate plated dinner or a more elaborate party for a long guest list, the Gateway Clipper Fleet offers a number of different packages to help you choose those elements that you’d wish to include to make your day truly special.
350 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, Phone: 412-355-7980
8. Harvest View Barn at Hershey Farms
The Harvest View Barn at Hershey Farms is a beautifully restored barn in Lancaster County. The barn sits on 250 acres of gorgeous, perfectly manicured grounds and provides couples with an elegant but rustic wedding venue. The barn itself was built in the 1800s and has been restored to perfection while still maintaining the historic feel. There is an impressive fireplace and original stone walls, a sweeping staircase, original wood beams and french doors that open to a terrace overlooking a swan pond and fountain. The venue can accommodate up to 250 wedding guests. For those who prefer, there is space available for seperate ceremonies and receptions as well.
338 Sunnybum Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, Phone: 717-665-7284
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