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  Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium

  Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium - Education Complex, 7340 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA

  • Spaces for 30-10,000 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 9 Total Spaces

  Founded in 1898 in Pittsburgh's Highland Park, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is one of only six major zoo and aquarium combinations in the United States, home to more than 8,000 animals representing over 600 species. The zoo's AquaZoo, opened in 1967, was the first public aquarium in Pennsylvania and remains a defining feature of the grounds today, with exhibits including sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, and polar bears. For weddings and private events, the zoo offers several distinct settings among its animal habitats. The PPG Aquarium hosts up to 200 seated guests or 500 for a cocktail-style reception, surrounded by sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, and penguins, with views into the polar bears' outdoor exhibit from the lower patio. Water's Edge is a subterranean event space offering underwater views of polar bears, sea otters, and sand-tiger sharks. The 7,200-square-foot Garden Tent, set among the botanical gardens, accommodates up to 300 guests for a wedding ceremony and reception. Every private event rental includes planning support from an onsite events team, along with full setup and teardown, tables and chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, and china. An exclusive onsite caterer works with hosts to customize menus and design tablescapes to match their event.

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  The Morris House

  225 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

  • Spaces for 110 Guests

  Built in 1787, the Morris House Hotel occupies one of Philadelphia's most intact examples of Colonial residential architecture, a National Historic Landmark in the city's Historic District. The Morris family lived in the home for more than 120 years, and later restoration work in 1914 expanded the property's garden by removing an adjoining structure — the same garden that now anchors the hotel's events. The Morris House Hotel hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations across several distinct spaces, from the 4,800-square-foot Courtyard Garden, with its wrought iron gates and French-countryside feel, to the Morris House Library and the Garden Building, both suited to more intimate indoor gatherings. The hotel's 17 boutique rooms and suites, including a dedicated Wedding Suite, allow guests to stay just steps from the celebration.

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  Crossing Vineyards & Winery

  1853 Wrightstown Rd, Newtown, PA 18940, USA

  • Spaces for 75-175 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Vineyards
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Crossing Vineyards & Winery sits on a 200-year-old estate less than a mile from the spot where George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776. Founded by the Carroll family, the winery released its inaugural vintage in 2002 and now spans a 20-acre vineyard in Newtown, Pennsylvania. The property offers several distinct settings for private events. The Vineyard Room is a renovated hay loft with granite tables, while the Garden Room opens onto panoramic vineyard views and connects to an open-air terrace and gardens. The Barrel Room places guests inside the working winery itself, surrounded by oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. For weddings, Vistas at the Vineyard is a tented outdoor space overlooking the vineyard, available May through October for 75 to 175 guests, while an indoor winery space with oak barrel-lined walls and wrought-iron chandeliers hosts weddings of 25 to 75 guests year-round. These spaces suit bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, corporate functions, and client appreciation events, with an experienced events team and approved catering partners supporting each celebration.

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  Diamond Run Golf Club

  132 Laurel Oak Dr, Sewickley, PA 15143, USA

  • Spaces for 125-150 Guests
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Meeting Space

  Tucked into the rolling hills near Pittsburgh, Diamond Run Golf Club offers a blend of natural beauty and refined comfort. Designed by golf legend Gary Player, the course provides stunning views and exceptional play. The elegant clubhouse features flexible event spaces that accommodate weddings, banquets, and business gatherings, all enhanced by attentive service and modern amenities.

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  Mount Airy Casino Resort

  312 Woodland Rd, Mt Pocono, PA 18344, USA

  • Spaces for 50-1,650 Guests
  • 4 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  Mount Airy Casino Resort is a AAA Four Diamond casino resort set on the Pocono Mountains in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, offering more than 20,000 square feet of flexible event space for weddings, meetings, and private celebrations. Its multi-functional convention center and ballroom can be configured for gatherings from small board meetings to large banquets, with named rooms including Maple, Pine, and Hemlock available alongside the main ballroom. Events at Mount Airy are supported by an Executive Chef and Conventions Team who tailor food and beverage service to each occasion, from a continental breakfast to a formal multi-course dinner. Weddings hosted at the resort can also draw on the property's broader amenities, including an on-site spa, an 18-hole golf course with a clubhouse suited to casual gatherings, and an indoor/outdoor pool area available for private dinners and cocktail parties. The resort is a 21-and-over property and includes six on-site restaurants, among them Guy Fieri's Mt. Pocono Kitchen and Bistecca by Il Mulino, along with a casino and guest rooms for hosts and travelling guests.

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  Trout Lake

  1100 Twin Lake Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, USA

  • Spaces for 250-275 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Waterfront

  Trout Lake sits on a 500-acre private property along a 100-acre lake in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, about an hour and a half from New York City and two hours from Philadelphia. The venue's owners purchased the property in 1991 to run a summer sports camp, and the off-season retreat center they opened alongside it has grown into today's wedding and event venue. Couples can choose from several distinct ceremony sites around the property, from lakeside views to a wooded setting or a rustic pavilion, each fully private since Trout Lake hosts only one wedding per day. Cocktail hour takes place in the Mountain View Room, which opens onto an outdoor deck overlooking the lake, before guests move to the Lake View Center for the reception. Completed in 2015, the Lake View Center seats up to 250 guests and includes a dedicated space for a DJ and dance floor, a full bar, and buffet or plated meal service. Trout Lake operates as a full-service venue with its own culinary team and a Pennsylvania State Liquor Control Board license, offering plated, buffet, and themed-station menu options along with beer, wine, and premium bar packages. Beyond weddings, the property also hosts retreats, corporate gatherings, school events, and other private celebrations, with indoor and outdoor spaces including a boathouse and covered woodland pavilion available for rehearsal dinners and smaller gatherings.

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  Tyler Arboretum

  515 Painter Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA

  • Spaces for 45-200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Barns
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Tyler Arboretum sits on 650 acres of rolling meadows and pristine woodland just outside Media, Pennsylvania, a nonprofit landscape known for its flower-filled gardens, centuries-old champion trees, and seasonally shifting scenery, from spring lilacs and magnolias to autumn foliage and snow-laden winter conifers. At the center of the property is a mid-19th-century stone bank barn, restored for events with soaring, timber-framed rafters and a mezzanine loft that opens onto a seasonally tented terrace overlooking a valley of mature trees and a running stream. Within the barn complex, the Barn Loft, Sequoia Room, and Terrace Room offer distinct settings for weddings, celebrations, and corporate gatherings, while the Garden Schoolhouse, tucked beside Lucille's Garden, suits meetings and smaller parties with its own outdoor patios. Jeffrey A. Miller Catering serves as Tyler Arboretum's exclusive caterer, providing full-service catering and planning support for weddings held on the grounds. The arboretum also hosts corporate meetings, showers, reunions, and memorials through its special events team.

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  Mr. Smalls Theatre

  400 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA 15209, USA

  • Spaces for 200-800 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Theater
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Housed in a beautifully repurposed 18th-century Catholic church in Millvale, Pennsylvania, Mr. Smalls Theatre is Pittsburgh's premier music venue and the anchor of the Millvale entertainment hub. The main Theatre space holds up to 800 guests beneath 40-foot ceilings, with marble floors, custom acoustic reinforcements, and a 25x26x3 stage that make it equally suited to concerts, weddings, corporate gatherings, and private parties. For weddings, the venue offers a ceremony space, cocktail area, and reception room, along with a bridal suite and groom's den, an outdoor courtyard, and multiple bars. Mr. Smalls' staff can plan events down to the details, and catering is handled in-house by the chefs of The Funhouse Restaurant, with custom menus available. Upstairs, The Funhouse offers a more intimate setting with a full bar and space for 200 patrons, suited to smaller showcases and private events alike.

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  Arcadia University

  450 S Easton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038, USA

  • Spaces for 70-2,200 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 4 Landmarks
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Grey Towers Castle sits at the heart of Arcadia University's 76-acre campus in Glenside, Pennsylvania, just 12 miles north of Center City Philadelphia. Built in 1898 as the family home of sugar baron William Welsh Harrison, the Castle was designed by architect Horace Trumbauer, who drew inspiration from England's Alnwick Castle and later designed the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1985 and has been named among the most beautiful castles in the U.S. by Architectural Digest. Weddings and private events unfold across the first floor of the Castle, where guests enter the three-story Great Hall beneath a gilded, barrel-vaulted ceiling before moving into the Dining, Rose, and Laura Minerva Korman Mirror rooms. The Mirror Room was crafted in France and features a painted ceiling by Francois Lafon depicting the four seasons, while the Rose Room reflects the ornamentation of Louis XV-era architecture. Two outdoor patios flank the Castle, along with wraparound porches and turrets, offering additional space for photos and cocktail hours. Beyond the Castle, Arcadia's campus offers further event space, including the Commons Great Room and the Kuch Center Gymnasium, suited to conferences, graduations, and large gatherings. Event packages include in-house audio/visual options, a day-of event services coordinator, dedicated parking, and on-site catering through Metz Catering.

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  Salt Springs Park

  Salt Springs State Park, 2305 Salt Springs Rd, Montrose, PA 18801, USA

  • Spaces for 30 Guests

  Salt Springs Park encompasses 842 acres of woodlands, streams, and meadows in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, roughly seven miles north of Montrose. Created on land once farmed by the Wheaton family, the park is maintained by the Friends of Salt Springs Park, a nonprofit founded in 1994 that manages the site in partnership with the Commonwealth — the only such arrangement among Pennsylvania's state parks. The grounds include nearly 15 miles of trails through gorges and old-growth hemlock forest, three waterfalls on Silver Creek, historic farm buildings, and the 1840s Wheaton House, which houses environmental and historical exhibits. For gatherings, the Williams Pavilion offers a covered, open-sided space with picnic tables, electricity, and grills, set beside an open field along Silver Creek. Built by volunteers in 2014, it hosts weddings, receptions, family reunions, and other celebrations, with room in the surrounding field for tents and additional seating. The park is open to the public every day of the year, sunrise to sunset, at no charge.

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  Brookside Country Club - Philadelphia

  850 N Adams St, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA

  • Spaces for 220 Guests

  Established in 1916, Brookside Country Club is a private club in Pottstown, Pennsylvania that has hosted weddings, showers, family celebrations, and business gatherings for generations. Its 18-hole championship golf course, designed by architect William Gordon, provides a rolling, tree-lined backdrop for events held both indoors and out. For weddings, the club offers an outdoor ceremony location overlooking the golf course, complete with white garden chairs and a wedding arbor, along with an indoor ballroom featuring classic architecture, soft lighting, and elegant decor that adapts to plated dinners, buffets, or a lively dance floor. A private cocktail hour area and dedicated wedding party suites round out the flow of the day, and all-inclusive wedding packages bundle catering, bar service, and planning support from the club's event team. Beyond weddings, Brookside hosts corporate meetings, networking receptions, and social celebrations such as anniversaries, showers, and rehearsal dinners, with private event spaces, customizable menus, and audio/visual setup available for presentations. The club's culinary team crafts seasonal, locally sourced menus for both member dining and private events, served in indoor and outdoor spaces with views of the course.

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  Oakmont Country Club (PA)

  1233 Hulton Rd, Oakmont, PA 15139, USA

  • Spaces for 250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Founded by Henry and William Fownes, Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania has built its identity around championship golf tradition, having hosted multiple USGA Championships over the club's history. That same setting doubles as the backdrop for the club's private events, from small business luncheons to weddings of up to 250 guests. For private functions, Oakmont Country Club offers several elegant rooms suited to different types and sizes of gatherings. The club's experienced staff works closely with each sponsoring member to personalize an event, customizing menus, linens, floral arrangements, music, and entertainment for weddings, celebrations, and corporate affairs. As a private club, all functions require the sponsorship of a member in good standing, and the club's Director of Catering and Private Events oversees planning for each event.

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  The Foxburg Inn

  20 Main St, Parker, PA 16049, USA

  • Spaces for 50 Guests

  The Foxburg Inn is a 24-room boutique hotel perched on the banks of the Allegheny River in Foxburg, Pennsylvania, nestled among the wooded hills of the Allegheny Mountains. Every room and suite looks out over the river, and the property's cantilevered deck extends the view further, giving guests and event hosts a waterfront backdrop within walking distance of Foxburg's restaurants, shops, and wineries. Renovated in 2022, the inn blends bed-and-breakfast warmth with hotel-level service. Standard rooms and corner suites include king or double beds, Keurig coffee makers, mini-fridges, and Beekman 1802 bath amenities, with several suites adding fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs. A wheelchair-accessible room, complimentary parking, and continental breakfast round out the guest experience, and front desk staff are on site around the clock. Beyond overnight stays, The Foxburg Inn has hosted weddings and special events for guests drawn to its riverside setting, with easy access to nearby hiking, kayaking, fishing, and golf for those extending their visit to the area.

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  The University Club at the University of Pittsburgh

  123 University Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

  • Spaces for 12-300 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 11 Total Spaces

  The University Club has been part of the University of Pittsburgh's Oakland campus since 1923, when the club — founded downtown in 1890 — relocated into its current limestone building, part of the Schenley Farms National Historic District. Today the eight-story clubhouse operates as the campus's dedicated wedding and event venue, welcoming up to 180 guests. Ballroom A and Ballroom B anchor the venue, both furnished with imported crystal chandeliers, stone columns, and vaulted ceilings; Ballroom B, the larger of the two, hosts weddings, receptions, and conferences, while Ballroom A suits ceremonies, presentations, and smaller sit-down events. In warmer months, the fourth-floor Rooftop Terrace opens for cocktail hours and receptions with views of the Cathedral of Learning, and a vintage library and gold-curtained Gold Room provide additional spaces for bridal party preparation or smaller gatherings. As the exclusive wedding reception venue on Pitt's Oakland campus, the University Club maintains a partnership with Heinz Chapel: couples who marry at the Chapel and book their reception at the University Club have their ceremony fee waived. Wedding packages include house tables, chairs, and linens, a 16x16 dance floor, reserved parking, on-site catering, and a venue coordinator, all managed by the University of Pittsburgh's Conference Services team.

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  Carmen's Country Inn and Gardens

  364 Freedom Rd, Drums, PA 18222, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains on Freedom Road in Drums, Pennsylvania, Carmen's Country Inn and Gardens offers a secluded, wooded setting for weddings and receptions. The property's turn-of-the-century English Manor character comes through in its indoor space, where tin and copper ceiling tiles, Tiffany lamps, and beveled glass create a Great Gatsby-inspired backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. Couples can host indoors in the venue's spacious banquet hall, comfortably gathering family and friends to dine and celebrate into the evening, or choose from several outdoor ceremony spaces featuring stone fountains and courtyards set among lush woodlands and towering trees. An outdoor bar and grill and pavilion accommodate al fresco cocktail hours and receptions, and the venue's grounds can host up to 300 guests. A family-owned business, Carmen's Country Inn and Gardens has been hosting weddings for more than 65 years and offers complimentary wedding planning services alongside in-house catering.

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  Philadelphia Ballroom

  2014 Hornig Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  Spacious, grand, and unforgettable, the Philadelphia Ballroom is one of the most sought-after event spaces in Northeast Philadelphia. Designed to host large weddings, corporate galas, and major milestone celebrations, the ballroom features high ceilings, elegant lighting, and a flexible layout that adapts to any event theme. A dedicated cocktail room spans 1,400 square feet, and an outdoor terrace with a fireplace and fountain gives guests a place to gather before or after the main event. A bridal suite is also on site for wedding parties getting ready before the ceremony. The Philadelphia Ballroom is part of Milillo Event Group's portfolio of venues, a family-owned catering company that has served Northeast Philadelphia for more than 40 years. Founded in 1983 by Ed Milillo Sr. and his late wife, Carmella, as P&P Caterers, the business is now run by three generations of the Milillo family, who bring time-tested, authentic family recipes to every event. A team of certified chefs and professional wait staff and bartenders supports each celebration hosted at the ballroom, from large bars and a spacious dance floor to full-service catering.

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  The Carlisle Vault

  1 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013, USA

  • Spaces for 150-220 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Historic Space

  The Carlisle Vault occupies a beautifully refurbished 1816 bank building on the northeast corner of Carlisle, Pennsylvania's town square. The building saw continuous banking service — first as the Carlisle Bank, then from 1846 as the Carlisle Deposit Bank & Trust Company — before closing its doors in 2007. In 2011 it was reimagined as a one-of-a-kind event venue, preserving details like hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling arched windows, chandeliers, and a balcony. The original 1890 vault now serves as an entryway into the reception hall, and its safe deposit boxes were built into the bar area for a distinctive touch. The venue is owned and operated by Ross Morris, Laura Portillo, Ryan, and Helena Twigg through their hospitality group, A Party of 4, which also runs several Carlisle restaurants including Café Bruges, Helena's Chocolate Café & Creperie, and Piatto. That hospitality background carries into The Carlisle Vault, where the team works with clients to customize each rental — from a do-it-yourself approach to full complementing bar and catering services — for weddings, corporate events, showers, and meetings in the heart of downtown Carlisle.

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  Shady Elms Farm

  50 Caldwell Rd, Hickory, PA 15340, USA

  • Spaces for 250-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Shady Elms Farm is an all-inclusive wedding venue in Hickory, Pennsylvania, roughly 25 miles from Pittsburgh and 7 miles from Washington, PA. The 194-acre property has been in the same family for three generations, and it still operates as a working farm alongside its wedding business, raising grass-fed beef cattle and producing hay. Five border collies from the same bloodline live and work on the farm and often greet guests during events. At the center of the property is a climate-controlled barn, renovated in 2018, with aged wood, large windows, soft lighting, and a covered porch overlooking a pond and ceremony lawn — it accommodates up to 250 guests. A 60x100-foot patio holds a pristine white tent with an inlaid 20x35-foot dance floor for receptions of up to 400 guests, set beside a tree grove strung with hanging mason jars. Couples can also marry on the lawn beneath a custom vining arbor with a crystal chandelier backed by the pond, or host cocktail hour in the Carriage House, which features exposed wood beams, a crystal chandelier, string lights over the patio, and garden tables on the surrounding lawn. Shady Elms Farm was launched in 2010 by Joelle and Alex Cowden, who renovated the grounds with family and friends and held their own wedding there to officially open the venue. Packages are all-inclusive, covering planning meetings, rehearsal time, bridal suite access, ceremony and reception spaces, catering, bar service, florals, and decor coordination.

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  Spring Hollow Golf Club

  3350 Schuylkill Rd, Spring City, PA 19475, USA

  • Spaces for 180 Guests

  Spring Hollow Golf Club is a public 18-hole championship golf course in Spring City, Pennsylvania, set in the rolling hills of northern Chester County. Designed by architect John Thompson, the par-70, 6,008-yard course was built on the site of a former dairy farm, with a 110-foot change in elevation and wetlands, creeks, and ponds coming into play on six holes. The course's natural meadows were left in place to preserve the look and feel of the original landscape. Beyond the course, Spring Hollow hosts weddings and private events, including anniversaries, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and celebrations of life. Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony on the property before moving into an indoor reception featuring gold chiavari chairs and floor-length linens, with a private wedding suite available for getting ready beforehand. On-site dining comes from Spring Hollow Bar & Grille, which occupies a former dairy barn on the property.

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• The Event Center at Shepherd Hills

  1160 S Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Country Club
  • 1 Tent

  The Event Center at Shepherd Hills sits on the grounds of Shepherd Hills Golf Club in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a public golf, food, and entertainment destination operating since 1963. Its event spaces offer a luxurious choice of room sizes suited to both small gatherings and large celebrations, from weddings to corporate meetings and golf outings, with setups personalized to each event's needs. The Keystone Ballroom, one of the Lehigh Valley's most modern event spaces, pairs a custom American cuisine menu prepared by the venue's executive chef with an elegant setting for dinner and dancing. Outdoor ceremonies can take place in a landscaped courtyard framed by the golf course, or indoors by a fireplace or willow tree for a more intimate setting, with a hillside patio available for cocktail hour and a 200-person outdoor pavilion for warm-weather gatherings alongside the Biergarten.

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