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25 Wedding Venues In Pennsylvania To Put On Your Radar
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From summer camps in the Poconos to castle-like estates in Philly, Pennsylvania has a wide array of cool wedding venues that range from totally casual to super glam. A state that’s big on history and has plentiful farmland, we’ve roamed across the mountains, through the pastures, and into the cities to bring you the best of PA’s party spots that are totally wedding worthy. Make sure to also check out the rest of our top wedding venues in Penn.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Venue: The Farm At Eagles Ridge
Looking for a venue outside of Pennsylvania? Check out our list of the Hottest New Venues Across The Globe.
Wondering about room blocks for your wedding guests in Penn? Read our Guide to booking block rooms & group rates.
Reporter: Alyssa Brown | Venue: The Farm At Eagles Ridge
Looking for a venue outside of Pennsylvania? Check out our list of the Hottest New Venues Across The Globe.
Wondering about room blocks for your wedding guests in Penn? Read our Guide to booking block rooms & group rates.
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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens learn more
One of the oldest and largest Victorian greenhouses in the States, Pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory is easily one of the most stunning wedding venues in the state of Pennsylvania. Couples can opt to exchange vows inside the beaming greenhouse or in one of the flawless outdoor gardens. There are photo ops around every turn at this stunner!
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Reading Art Works learn more
What was once a Railroad Pattern Works factory has now been turned into an art community and events center. With an art gallery and a big, open loft space, this cool industrial venue is perfect for any couple looking to plan a wedding with an urban feel. Bring on the fireworks, art works!
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The Farm at Eagles Ridge learn more
With sweet ponds and beautiful views of the Lancaster countryside, this farm has a real pastoral charm about it. The Farm at Eagles Ridge sprawls over 150 acres, so there’s plenty of space to pop up a tent, but you won’t need to because the barns are what rustic dreams are made of. Is formal-rustic thing? Because this spot is the epitome of it if so.
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Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
One of Philly’s top garden venues for a wedding, the Fairmount Park Horticultural Center is home to a greenhouse, butterfly garden, pavilion, perennial gardens, reflecting pool, and even a Japanese house and garden. In fact, April brings with it a whole Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival at these stunning grounds.
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Cork Factory Hotel
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
This former cork factory isn’t just a great hotel for a weekend getaway, but it has one of the best event venues in the state of Pennsylvania. The ballroom is stunning with its huge ceilings, red brick walls, exposed wood beams, iron chandeliers and detailing, parlor and terrace. Check it out if you’re looking for a spot to host a whole weekend of celebrations.
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Fox Hill Farm learn more
Set in the rolling hills of the Delaware River Highlands, Fox Hill Farm is a quaint property with a historic barn and various gardens and orchards. In fact, the flower farms on-site will even plant and grow blooms for your wedding if you’re so inclined. How’s that for farm-to-vase service!
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Camp Timber Tops
Greeley, Pennsylvania
Maybe you haven’t noticed yet in your searches, but summer camp weddings are all the rage right now. If you’re about that life, head on over to Camp Timber Tops in the Poconos for a weekend of camping, exploring and getting in the good hangs with all your favorite peeps. OH right, and you can get married too.
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Pearl S. Buck Estate learn more
Once you find this spot, you’re well on your way to planning a romantic outdoor garden wedding in PA. With a beautiful little greenhouse, a pre-Revolutionary War cottage, a reception tent, and plenty of gardens on-site, this estate is a historic gem that American author Pearl S. Buck once called home.
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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens learn more
This 14-year art installation by Isaiah Zagar is a 3,000 square foot outdoor mosaic space where no surface is left untouched. A massive labyrinth of discovery, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens would be a dope spot to host a wedding for a creative, magical union.
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The Booking House learn more
An old three-story cigar warehouse in Lancaster, this industrial wedding venue in PA can host up to 325 guests in a variety of rooms. With soaring ceilings, exposed brick and beams, hardwood floors, and countless vintage details, The Booking House would be one epic spot for a dance party. There’s even a cigar balcony for smokers to escape to.
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The Bond learn more
Giving whole new life to the word “ballroom,” The Bond is a cool, industrial space located on Royal Square in the heart of Historic Downtown York. With exposed brick walls, giant windows, and hardwood flooring, this ballroom is anything but stuffy. There’s also a great gallery space and a welcoming atrium, so your dream Pennsylvania wedding can have a really solid flow.
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Cairnwood Estate
Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Didn’t think Philly had a castle for weddings? Think again, friend. Cairnwood Estate is a towering architectural feat in the Beaux Arts style that dates back to the Gilded Age. Head on over if you’re about feeling like a QUEEN on your wedding day. And don’t forget to check out the gardens, courtyard, carriage house, stable, and greenhouses.
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Battlefield Bed and Breakfast Inn learn more
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that could tell a whole lot of stories, this Gettysburg inn might be right up your alley. The Civil War Era barn, modern solarium, and 10-room bed and breakfast farmhouse all add up to wedding weekend bliss. Your guests will surely enjoy learning about this historic Pennsylvania spot and the role it played during the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Rustic Acres Farm
Volant, Pennsylvania
Taking farm-to-table to a whole new level, this farm is actually run by a catering team and event production company. Know what that means? Amazing, on-site grown produce gets served at your wedding. As if that’s not cool enough, the grounds here are stunning with rolling hills, open pastures, roaming horses and a winding creek. Oh, and there’s a barn, a covered veranda and plenty of space to set up a tent.
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John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
Audubon, Pennsylvania
For all the Audubon fans of the world, of which we know there are plenty, this venue has your wedding goals written all over it. Once home to the famous American aviary artist, this spot is now a gorgeous conservation center that can be rented for weddings. Ceremonies generally take place in the apple orchards or beside the winding creek, with receptions following in the 18th-century fieldstone barn. Can’t wait to see how you incorporate birds into your wedding invitations!
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Fox Chapel Golf Club
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Elegant is the key word at this Georgian-style Clubhouse in Pittsburgh. There’s an atrium filled with fig trees, multiple formal dining rooms painted in pastel colors, a large porch overlooking the manicured golf course, and a handful of sitting rooms. In fact it’s so posh, we can practically taste the champagne tower overflowing from here.
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The Inn at Grace Winery learn more
Brandywine Valley is full of great wineries, but this one actually allows weddings on-site. Not just cookie-cutter weddings, but really beautiful Pennsylvania weddings overlooking the surrounding hills and vineyards. Check it out if you’re into vines and wines!
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Mansions on Fifth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
It’s easy to drum up imagery of a bygone era at this grandiose mansion in Pittsburgh. Might as well play it up and go big with your gown, request black-tie attire, serve mountains of decadent food, and pop a whole lot of celebratory champagne. This spot’s one for the books, so go on and glam it up.
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Ash Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast learn more
Ash Mill Farm is more than just sprawling lawns and pastures. In fact, this Pennsylvania wedding venue features a rustic wood barn and an event-ready tent. Located just outside New Hope, this fully functioning sheep farm has 7 rooms on-site that are perfectly cozy for a bridal party or immediate family to stay for the weekend. And did we mention the cute rope swing? Hello, photo op!
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Glen Foerd on the Delaware learn more
Ever wanted to call a stately mansion yours for a day? Wellp, your wedding could just be the perfect opportunity for that. The Glen Foerd dates back to 1850 and has been a wedding and lavish party venue since. With an art gallery, elegant dining room, and sun-soaked porches, this spot is absolutely gorgeous.
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Country Barn learn more
One of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful barns for a wedding, Country Barn has high wood beam ceilings, white walls, hardwood floors, and a whole lot of historic charm. This Lancaster venue dates back to 1866 and was recently renovated to modern standards, including climate control. Summer wedding, here you come!
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Historic Watres Lodge at Lacawac Sanctuary learn more
This historic lodge on Lake Lacawac is one of Pennsylvania’s best-kept secret wedding venues. The all-oak lodge has 8 bedrooms that are totally affordable to rent out for a long weekend of activities with your closest crew. There’s a great lawn overlooking the lake that makes for a sweet ceremony spot, there are cool wraparound porches on the lodge for cocktail hour, dinner can be held on the lawns, and dancing in the carriage house. Taa-daa, wedding planned!
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Rodale Institute Farm
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Rodale Institute Farm is one of those venues you’d really only find in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania. With apple orchards, expansive lawns, tree groves, manicured gardens, and a beautiful stone barn that dates back to the 1840s, this spot is one of PA’s best hidden wedding venues.
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Linwood Estate learn more
- Carlisle,
- Pennsylvania
With views of the Appalachians and a garden filled with Grecian statues, this 19th-century estate is one of Pennsylvania’s most gorgeous wedding venues for outdoor vows. Host your wedding in the gardens or on the sprawling lawns, or head into the mansion at Linwood Estate to show guests a peek at the 40 crystal chandeliers inside.
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Mulberry Art Studios
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
An art studio community in Lancaster, Mulberry is one of those venues we spot and think, “oooh la la, what we could do with this…” Cue creative brains going a mile a minute with colorful imagery and genius installation ideas. With hardwood floors, whitewashed brick walls and high ceilings, this spot is a totally blank canvas that’s perfect for a modern wedding in PA.
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