50 Best Wedding Venues in Lancaster PA (2023)
We have reached out to couples all over the Central Pennsylvania area (specifically Lancaster County), and according to them, these are the best wedding venues in Lancaster PA.
There are many things to consider when choosing the wedding reception of your dreams.
Are you looking to hold your wedding in a unique barn or rustic outdoor farm? Or do you prefer a hotel ballroom, country club, or small bed & breakfast? Maybe you are looking for a cheap or inexpensive location to have a small micro wedding or elopement?
No matter what your preferred style or budget, Lancaster has some of the nicest wedding venues in the Central PA area.
Here are some of our reader’s favorites:
The Barn at Silverstone
Family-owned and operated, The Barn at Silverstone is a gorgeously restored stone barn from the early 1800s which is located in the heart of Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s countryside.
The premises boasts three barns and an award-winning Inn perfect for overnight accommodations.
The Venue is able to accommodate the Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Reception in three completely separate climate-controlled locations so no space ever needs to be flipped or repurposed.
The Venue & Catering packages are designed with the wedding couple in mind; removing hidden fees and creating an all-inclusive package that ensures couples are able to enjoy the day without concern.
What couples love about The Barn at Silverstone: The stunning stone walls, manicured grounds, and separate locations to host the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception draw couples in.
Our packages are designed to take the stress off of our couples.
We take care of everything including setup, tear down, catering, linens, china, & day-of coordination.
Guest count: The Barn at Silverstone can host up to 200 guests.
Rain Plan: The venue package includes an option for either an outdoor ceremony or an indoor ceremony.
The indoor space can be used by preference or as a rain plan, without a fee.
No space needs to be flipped to accommodate the ceremony rain plan.
Pricing: The venue fee starts at $8,500. The catering package starts at $89 per person.
Other information: We have John Serock Catering, known for their consistent and high-quality food along with top-notch service, as the exclusive caterer.
Check out this gorgeous spring wedding at The Barn at Silverstone.
The Barn at Silverstone is located at:
62 Bowman Road | Lancaster, PA 17602
855-687-8920 | www.TheBarnatSilverstone.com
The Farm at Eagles Ridge
The Farm at Eagles Ridge is nestled in the picturesque rolling hills of southern Lancaster County and features an 1820 climate-controlled barn.
Our grounds are home to historic buildings, enchanting ponds, stunning sunsets, and breathtaking views of the pristine countryside of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
The Farm at Eagles Ridge offers a one-of-a-kind wedding & event location that is intimate and romantic, comfortable and chic – and utterly unforgettable.
Guest count: The Farm at Eagles Ridge can seat up to 200 guests.
Rain plan: The Granary is the lower level of the barn which was beautifully restored with original stone walls and whitewashed wood. It is the perfect location for your wedding ceremony if there is bad weather.
Pricing: The Farm at Eagles Ridge has packages starting at $7250.
The Farm at Eagles Ridge is located at:
465 Long Ln. | Lancaster, PA 17603
717-584-5179 | www.FarmatEaglesRidge.com
The Inn at Leola Village
The Inn at Leola Village, located in Lancaster County, has everything you
could hope for in a full-service wedding venue.
Hosting your special day with Leola Village not only provides a stunning venue on a gorgeous
property, but also your caterer, bakery, florist, salon, hotel, and so much more.
Their goal is to simplify your planning process so that you are able to enjoy every moment of your wedding day..
In addition to the food, custom cake, and open bar, the Leola Village package
prices include the venue with no additional rental fee, tables, linen,
Chiavari-style chairs, white-gloved service, doorman, wedding night suite, and on-site coordination.
Guest count: The Inn at Leola Village can accommodate up to 250 guests.
Rain plan: The Inn at Leola Village offers both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony locations.
Pricing: Per-person collection rates start at $139 for Saturday weddings and $119 for non-Saturday dates.
The Inn at Leola Village is located at:
38 Deborah Dr. | Leola, PA 17540
717-656-7002 | www.TheInnatLeolaVillage.com
Moonstone Manor
Dating back to 1739, the historic Moonstone Manor in Elizabethtown, PA is the perfect space to host the wedding of your dreams.
Imagine your wedding at one of our gorgeous creekside ceremony locations, or in our woodland chapel near the historic stone mansion.
The picturesque grounds create a unique setting for your wedding whether you are looking for classic elegance or a more natural creekside setting.
Explore the flower gardens, stone ruins, riverfront, and of course, the impressive interior of the fully restored mansion.
Our open woodland wedding chapel seats up to 250 guests in antique pews and includes crystal chandeliers, ceiling fans, and soft curtains.
Walkways are handicapped accessible and located throughout the property, connecting the estate entrance to the chapel and celebration tent, the five heated and air-conditioned bathrooms, as well as the patios, and flower gardens.
Meticulously maintained lawns extend down to the banks of the 1/4 mile of river frontage, just a short walk from the stunning mansion!
Guest count: Moonstone Manor can host up to 250 guests.
Rain plan: Moonstone Manor offers numerous outdoor ceremony locations, as well as their covered Woodland Pavilion.
Pricing: Packages at Moonstone Manor start at $6965.
Moonstone Manor is located at:
2048 Zeager Road | Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-361-0826 | www.MoonstoneManor.com
Check out this gorgeous summer wedding at Moonstone Manor.
Historic Ashland
Historic Ashland is unique because it is a venue for every couple’s vision.
Between the indoor and outdoor event spaces, timeless style, refined architecture, and mature landscaping, Ashland offers it all.
Couples seeking a dreamy, winter wedding can wed in the cozy, lower level of the Grand Lodge, then dance the night away upstairs in the vast upper level.
If a couple dreams of outdoor nuptials, they can select from various outdoor ceremony locations and photo opportunities.
Couples who select Historic Ashland for their wedding have private access to 10-acres of venue space including the Mansion, the Cottage, and the Lodge.
The Mansion includes a classic, stylish bridal suite with a beauty bar, private dressing rooms, restrooms, a cafe, and a balcony.
The Cottage houses secondary preparation quarters for the wedding party and the 10,000 square foot grey Lodge is the focal event space at Ashland.
The venue features multiple outdoor ceremony locations to appeal to each couples’ vision along with a large brick patio for cocktail hour.
Historic Ashland’s privacy, exclusivity, timeless style, and flexible staff are just a few reasons why our clients have chosen to celebrate their wedding with us.
Guest count: Historic Ashland can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Rain plan: The Lodge at Historic Ashland is two levels of climate-controlled event space. The first level of the Lodge is for indoor ceremonies and cocktail hours, while the second level is for receptions.
Pricing: Packages at Historic Ashland range between $6,100-$10,200
Historic Ashland is located at:
6219 Lincoln Highway | Wrightsville, PA 17368
717-740-0090 | www.HistoricAshlandEvents.com
Check out this short promo video to see a tour of Historic Ashland:
Riverdale Manor
Riverdale Manor is a beautiful wedding venue located along the Conestoga River in Lancaster, PA
We talked with a few couples about their experience with Riverdale Manor. Here is what they had to say…
“Our guests absolutely loved our food (us too – of course 🙂 They mentioned that it was the best wedding dinner that they have ever had.
The planning (before, during, and after) of the wedding venue was seamless.
The service of the Thyme & Seasons crew was above and beyond.
You could tell that they truly wanted our day to be perfect.
Beautiful venue, great food, and amazing scenery!”
-Steph
Here is another…
“One thing that I loved about Riverdale Manor is that it was optimal for either a warm-weather wedding or a cold-weather wedding. We knew we would be happy no matter what the weather did on our wedding day.
Riverdale’s food is phenomenal and incredibly unique.
I never dreamed I could have tacos at my wedding (my favorite food), but they made it happen and it was a hit with the guests.”
And another…
“The first thing I loved about Riverdale Manor was Monica, our wedding planner.
She was quick to respond to any questions and made our day perfect!
I also loved how much space there was, and the flexibility with making the ceremony space turn into the dance floor during cocktail hour.
The staff at Riverdale Manor are all so sweet and made sure that my husband and I had everything we needed!”
Guest count: Riverdale Manor can hold up to 200 guests
Rain plan: Riverdale Manor offers two separate indoor ceremony locations if it rains.
Pricing: Packages range between $6,000-$9,000 during prime wedding season (April-October)
Riverdale Manor is located at:
62 Pitney Rd. | Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-5554 | www.RiverdaleManor.com
Excelsior
Excelsior is a stunning wedding venue located in Lancaster, PA.
We talked with a few couples who were recently married at Excelsior, and here is what they had to say…
“Our number one favorite thing about the venue was how unique it was!
We had never seen a venue quite like it and there was a surprise hidden around every corner.
Filled with history and cool stories from the owners who you could tell from the start were passionate about the space and making it extra special and inclusive for their couples.
The live green wall is what sold me.
I am a sucker for greenery and you could tell how important and well maintained the landscape was, which just perfectly softened the brick/industrial features of the building.
It’s really hard for me to stop there! I can even rave about how beautiful the bathrooms were and how large and well-designed the bridal suite is. Ugh, such a dream venue, and my husband and I still to this day are obsessed with our wedding day!!”
Here is another…
“I loved that the space is so raw and unique!
It is both a blank canvas as well as a space with tons of character!
The space changes so much with a little extra decor but also, speaks for itself with all of its original textures and character.
I love all of the natural light as well as the endless rooms that excelsior has to offer to make each wedding day unique to the couple!”
And another…
“We absolutely LOVED the living wall.
When I saw that during our walk-through, I knew that had to be our ceremony backdrop.
What also sealed the deal for us was that we could use the entire property.
We had our ceremony on the terrace, our cocktail hour in the catacombs, our dinner all the way upstairs, and then the dancing/party downstairs.
It was perfect! So perfect”
Guest count: Excelsior can accommodate up to 250 wedding guests.
Rain plan: Excelsior offers both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony locations.
This video from Zela Films really shows off some of the amazing locations at Excelsior:
Excelsior is located at:
125 E King St. | Lancaster, PA 17602
717-715-5957
Historic Shady Lane
Historic Shady Lane site on 34 acres of absolute beauty.
Some of the property features include:
- The Bandstand (a gorgeous area for photos with early 1900 stone columns)
- The greenhouse
- The cottage and den
- The rose garden
Head on over to their site for a virtual tour of the property.
We asked a few couples what they loved about Historic Shady Lane and here is what they had to say:
“We really loved the attention the staff was able to give us the day of our wedding.
Having the entire property to ourselves was a huge plus for us.
We had a phone number that was activated on the wedding day that allowed us to call the staff for anything we needed. They would take us on golf carts wherever we needed to go at any point.
I also really loved the ability to customize our wedding to fit our specific wants.
A big selling point for me was the ability to have a food cart.
I loved that Historic Shady Lane gave us the bare necessities (bar, chairs, tables, etc) but we were able to rent/buy other materials to customize the space to reflect our personalities.”
Here is another…
“Historic Shady Lane was amazing!
One of the many things I loved was the staff. Bradania and the rest of her staff were so helpful with the whole planning process. They were flexible with our requests and made our wedding vision come true!
Another thing I loved about HSL was all the options and space the venue provided.
You weren’t locked into a specific ceremony site or cocktail hour site.
The bridal suite and the groom’s den were also very convenient and accommodating for everyone to get ready together.
The grounds were so gorgeous and spaced out.
It is such a wonderful venue I would recommend it to anyone.”
Guest count: Historic Shady Lane can accommodate 225 guests.
Rain plan: Historic Shady Lane has multiple outdoor ceremony locations, as well as a gorgeous greenhouse for covered wedding ceremonies.
Pricing: Packages range from $6,000-$9,800.
Historic Shady Lane is located at:
475 Shady Lane | Manchester, PA 17345
717-855-4665 | www.HistoricShadyLane.com
Drumore Estate
We asked a few couples what they loved about Drumore Estate. Here is what they had to say…
“Aside from the absolutely gorgeous landscape, the staff was incredibly accommodating.
Karen was wonderful – it actually became very windy the morning of my wedding day and she took me out to the gardens where our ceremony was set to take place and helped me decide whether to move that part of our event indoors.
They would’ve moved everything for me and made it as beautiful inside the carriage house as it was in the gardens.
We ended up keeping the ceremony in the garden, but the owner was so doting… I never experienced the jitters I’ve heard brides getting due to unexpected issues popping up.
The groom’s suite and bridal suite were just something out of a dream.
The chef prepared sandwiches for the men and a little brunch for the ladies and even provided mixers for mimosas.
The day had some hiccups (my grandma got a flat tire on the way, and Karen helped delay the ceremony by sending our guests to the bar in the carriage house), but not once did I have any anxiety or stress about how smoothly the day would go.
The beauty of the venue, staff attentiveness, and the chef at Drumore made our day a dream from the entrance to sparkler exit!”
Here is another…
“We loved the landscaping!
Every inch of the estate is “photo ready” which was important for me. It was so well kept and had beautiful blooms for every season!
The staff at Drumore Estate were so accommodating.
We had an unconventional wedding (A Sunday brunch).
I wanted everything outside to enjoy the June weather!
We did an outdoor reception on their patio, which they hadn’t done before, and it turned out wonderfully.
They made my dreams come true and allowed me to be creative!”
And another…
“We absolutely loved Drumore Estate and couldn’t have picked a better venue!
The first thing that made us fall in love with the Drumore was the beauty all around the estate and how the multiple options for ceremony spots and reception areas that are offered all have their own beauty!
Every inch of the property is beautiful and “show-ready”.
We were hoping to have our ceremony outside in the rose garden but knew if it was a rainy day or too cold, our “backup plan” would be just as beautiful as our original location.
The property offers so many options! There’s really something for every couple’s dream day!
Another thing that we were really drawn to was the wedding coordinators and owners, Karen & Bill.
We loved the warmth and welcome-ness Karen greeted us with. They made us feel so welcomed.”
Guest count: Drumore Estate can accommodate 220 guests (up to 400 with additional tenting)
Rain plan: Drumore Estate offers 3 separate backup locations if it rains on your wedding day.
Pricing: 2021 packages at Drumore Estate start at:
- $3,150 for off-season
- $4,250-$7,750 Friday & Sunday (prime season)
- $8,500-$9,500 Saturday (prime season)
Drumore Estate is located at:
331 Red Hill Rd | Pequea, PA 17565
717-284-5076 | www.DrumoreEstate.com
The Star Barn
Situated at the highest point of Stone Gables Estate, The Star Barn is a must-see wedding venue for couples looking to get married in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area.
Some of the features that couples love about The Star Barn:
- The 1-acre pond (featuring a beautiful gazebo, fountain, and resident swans)
- Separate changing rooms for both sides of your wedding party
- Miles of trails and dozens of amazing photo opportunities
- A stunning arched limestone tunnel
Guest count: The Star Barn can accommodate up to 350 guests.
Rain plan: The Star Barn offers multiple outdoor ceremony locations as well as a gorgeous indoor ceremony location (many couples choose the indoor location even when the weather is great)
Pricing: Packages at The Star Barn start at $4,990.
The Star Barn is located at:
1 Hollinger Lane | Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-902-9791 | www.TheStarBarn.com
Harvest View Barn at Hershey Farms
Harvest View Barn at Hershey Farms sits on 250 beautiful acres in Lancaster County, PA.
Some of the features of Harvest View Barn include:
- A multi-level farmhouse where both sides of the wedding party can get ready.
- Complete privacy and multiple ceremony locations.
- Climate-controlled and modern restrooms.
- All tables and chairs for the wedding ceremony and reception are included.
Guest count: Harvest View Barn can accommodate up to 250 guests.
Rain plan: If it rains, ceremonies for up to 250 can be held inside the barn.
Pricing:
- January, February, and March ($7,750)
- April, November, and December ($6,500-$8,000)
- July & August ($7,500-$9,000)
- May, June, September, and October ($8,000-$9,500)
Harvest View Barn is located at:
338 Sunnyburn Rd. | Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-665-7284 | www.HarvestViewBarn.com
Ironstone Ranch
Ironstone Ranch sits on over 70 acres of rolling hills in Lancaster County.
Some of the features that couples love about Ironstone Ranch:
- The rustic/country feel of the entire venue
- The resident donkeys, Texas longhorns, horses, and pig
- The carriage rides for the couple and wedding party
- The fire-pit for late-night smores
- On-site changing rooms for both sides of the wedding party
- Endless photo opportunities and locations
Guest count: Ironstone Ranch can seat up to 150 guests.
Rain plan: Ironstone Ranch offers a beautiful open-air barn for indoor ceremonies if there is rain.
Pricing: Packages at Ironstone start at $2,990.
Ironstone Ranch is located at:
1 Hollinger Lane | Elizabethtown, PA 17022
717-902-9791 | www.IronstoneRanch.com
If you know of an amazing wedding venue near Lancaster, PA, let us know. We would love to add it to our list.
Additional wedding planning resources once you have toured a few wedding venues in Lancaster PA
- If you are looking for the perfect photographer to capture your wedding day, we have put together this list of the best wedding photographers in Lancaster, PA. And the best wedding photographers in the Harrisburg, PA area. We also have a list of the most amazing wedding photographers in Philadelphia, PA (includes links to each website). Plus we just added the best wedding photographers in Bucks County, PA. And last but not least, the best wedding photographers in Reading, PA (Berks County).
- Check out the best wedding venues in York, PA.
- Here are the best wedding venues in Harrisburg and Hershey PA
- 100 questions to ask a wedding venue before booking.
- We recommend checking out our wedding planning timeline and checklist.
- When it’s time to find the wedding dress of your dreams, here are the best bridal shops in Lancaster, Harrisburg and York, PA (we have also put together resources for bridal shops in Philadelphia and bridal shops in Pittsburgh)
- We are guessing you will be doing an engagement session with your photographer very soon. Here are some awesome engagement photo tips, plus our favorite engagement photo locations near Harrisburg, PA
- When it’s time to get your marriage license, we have gathered all of the info for you.
- Make sure to follow us on Instagram for daily photos from real Pennsylvania weddings (plus lots of wedding planning tips in our stories)
