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  Creekside Grove

  PA-374, Nicholson, PA 18446, USA

  • Spaces for 200-250 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space

  Set on 10 landscaped acres in the Endless Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania, Creekside Grove is an outdoor wedding and event venue near Lenoxville, about 20 minutes north of Scranton and easily reached from I-81. The property centers on a pond, mature trees, and open green space, giving couples a countryside backdrop for ceremonies and receptions alike. The venue's open-air pavilion anchors the grounds, with field stone walls, a vaulted wood ceiling, and an oversized fireplace; it can be enclosed and heated for cooler-weather events and holds up to 200 guests. Couples can also choose from a pond-front gazebo for ceremonies, a pergola for photos, and a private deck for cocktail hour, with a bride's she shed available for getting ready. Creekside Grove gives couples control over how they celebrate: caterers can be chosen freely, self-catering is permitted, and a dedicated caterer prep area with refrigeration, a sink, freezer, and warming cabinet supports whichever vendors are brought in.

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  Pennsbury Manor

  400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  Pennsbury Manor is a 43-acre historic estate on the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, built as the country residence of William Penn, founder and first governor of Pennsylvania, beginning in 1683. The property includes a reconstructed Manor House along with period gardens, stables, and outbuildings that reflect Penn's original vision for the site as both a family home and a center of colonial governance. For weddings and private events, Pennsbury Manor's grounds host outdoor ceremonies, receptions, and parties for up to 500 guests on weekends from May through October, set against river views and the estate's historic gardens and structures. Photography is limited to the outdoor spaces, keeping the focus on the property's riverside landscape and grounds.

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  Brandywine Manor House

  PA-82, West Brandywine Township, PA, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Since 1985, members of the Eck family have been the proud owners of the historic Brandywine Manor House, which can be found in the center of Pennsylvania's picturesque Chester County. We have two ceremony options inside of our rustic and climate-controlled Manor Barn, in addition to four outdoor wedding locations: the Oak Grove, the Lakeview, the Garden Terrace, and the Glen. The Brandywine Tent is another alternative for hosting receptions. It has the appearance and atmosphere of a traditional tent, but also features stunning drapery and stage lighting for a more dramatic effect. For the reception of your wedding or other event, you can choose between the Manor Barn or the Brandywine Tent. In addition, there are illuminated gazebos, fireplaces, a pergola, footbridges, waterfalls, and an arbor located on the property. Your wedding day is sure to be one of the most memorable days of your life, and Brandywine Manor House is sure to provide you with endless opportunities to record those memories via photographs.

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  General Warren

  9 Old Lancaster Rd, Malvern, PA 19355, USA

  • Spaces for 28-125 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Operating since 1745, the General Warren Inn is a historic tavern-turned-inn in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Chester County's Great Valley. The property began as the "Sign of Admiral Vernon" and later took its current name in honor of Dr. Joseph Warren, a Revolutionary War figure killed at Bunker Hill; over the centuries it has served as a stagecoach stop on the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike, a Seventh-Day worship gathering point, and a temperance hotel before its 1984 restoration brought back its 18th-century character. Today the inn combines eight guest suites with several distinct event settings, including a main dining room, the Warren Tavern, and the Spring House Terrace, a secluded outdoor space built around a 275-year-old springhouse. The terrace's lower level is partially enclosed and heated for year-round use, while "Table 1745," set inside the historic springhouse itself, offers intimate seating for up to six guests with full bar and restroom access nearby. The General Warren hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, private parties, and corporate events, with an on-premise pastry chef available for custom dessert and wedding cake menus. Larger receptions can be arranged as formal sit-down banquets or stations-style events, and smaller parties may order from the full dinner menu in one of the inn's dining rooms.

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  Bashore Scout Reservations

  160 Moonshine Rd, Jonestown, PA 17038, USA

  • Spaces for 150-350 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Bashore Scout Reservation is a 400-plus acre Scouts BSA camp set in the foothills of Pennsylvania's Blue Mountains, near the Appalachian Trail and within driving distance of Hersheypark and Amish Country. Established in 1947, the reservation has grown into one of the Northeast Region's noted summer camp properties, and it opens its grounds to weddings and private events outside of its summer Scouting season. The camp's rustic, wooded setting has made it a popular choice for weddings, along with school field trips, church picnics, retreats, and club gatherings. Ceremonies are typically held in the Camp Chapel, seating up to 150 guests, with receptions moving to the Dining Hall, which seats up to 350 and features a stone fireplace and an on-site sound system and projector available for an additional cost. Beyond its event spaces, the reservation offers a 5.5-acre lake for paddle-boarding, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, and fishing, an Olympic-sized pool, shooting sports ranges, a climbing gym, and miles of hiking trails. Three cabins and lodges, accommodating 22 to 40 people each, are also available to rent for camping weekends.

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  Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve

  1635 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938, USA

  • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Event Space
  • 5 Total Spaces

  Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve is a 134-acre native plant sanctuary in Bucks County's Pidcock Creek Valley, near Washington Crossing Historic Park, where over 700 species native to Pennsylvania grow across roughly 4.5 miles of trails through forest, meadow, and streamside habitat. Established in 1934 as a memorial to the Revolutionary War patriots who camped in the area with George Washington's army, the preserve has grown into an accredited botanical garden built almost entirely around native plantings first established under botanist Dr. Edgar T. Wherry. For weddings and private events, the grounds offer several distinct outdoor settings, from the timber-framed Moore Pavilion, which seats up to 200 with picnic tables and a wood-burning fireplace, to the stone-patio Pond area, the wooded Gazebo, and the Stone Bridge over Pidcock Creek for smaller ceremonies. Tent rentals through the preserve's event partner can accommodate gatherings of up to 350. Special events at the preserve are managed by its exclusive event partner, Open Aire Affairs.

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  Pittsburgh Marriott North

  100 Cranberry Woods Dr, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066, USA

  • Spaces for 40-700 Guests
  • 8 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 7 Meeting Spaces

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  Irons Mill Farmstead

  252 Greenfield Rd, New Wilmington, PA 16142, USA

  • Spaces for 200-400 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Irons Mill Farmstead Weddings sits on a working farm in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, in the heart of Amish country north of Pittsburgh. Owners Rob and Stacy Milliron purchased the property, a former beef and crop farm, in 2009 and began hosting weddings there in 2014 after renovating the farm's original 1940s barn. The restored wedding barn spans two levels, with finished wood interiors and exteriors, three hanging crystal chandeliers, string lighting, and fabric draping around its entrances and windows. It accommodates up to 200 guests, with a climate-controlled lower level that doubles as a backup ceremony space and a cocktail hour venue. Outside, a landscaped pergola serves as the ceremony backdrop, seating up to 215 guests on custom Amish wooden benches, with grassy grounds overlooking the surrounding countryside. The venue's package includes a dedicated wedding director and venue coordinator, gold chiavari chairs, round and long dining tables, table and chair setup and teardown, an all-day bridal suite, and a rehearsal the day before the event. Catering is handled exclusively by Medure's Catering, a caterer with more than 40 years in business.

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  Society Hill Dance Academy

  409 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  Society Hill Dance Academy has served as Philadelphia's dance studio on East Passyunk Avenue since 2002, teaching ballroom, Latin, and social dance styles from Salsa and Swing to Tango and Foxtrot. Beyond its private and group lessons, the academy is also known around the city for its wedding dance instruction, helping couples prepare a first dance for their guests. The studio itself spans two stories and nearly 10,000 square feet, with hardwood dance floors, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking East Passyunk Avenue, and a dedicated event sound system. That space doubles as a private event venue, hosting bachelorette parties, birthday parties, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, reunions, and rehearsal dinners, with dance instructors on hand to teach guests a style of their choosing as part of the celebration. For a lower-key gathering, groups can also book a "Night Out With a Twist," bringing their own drinks and snacks while an instructor leads a dance lesson tailored to the occasion.

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  Chapel Hill Golf Course

  2023 Old Lancaster Pike, Reading, PA 19608, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests

  Chapel Hill Golf Course is a par-70, 6,056-yard championship-style course in Reading, Pennsylvania, built through wooded terrain and water features that challenge golfers of every skill level. Designed by Donald Holloway of Sinking Spring, PA, the course and property have been owned and managed by the Holloway family since the club's inception, with Ryan Holloway now serving as Director of Club Operations and William Holloway as Course Superintendent. Beyond the course itself, Chapel Hill offers a clubhouse bar and grill, OneNine at Chapel Hill, and hosts league play six days a week for golfers looking to compete and connect. For private events, the club offers a rentable event tent set up on the property, giving groups an open-air space for gatherings against the course's wooded, water-lined backdrop.

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  Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack

  777 Harrah's Blvd, Chester, PA 19013, USA

  • Spaces for 140-3,000 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack sits along the Delaware River in Chester, Pennsylvania, pairing a full casino floor and live harness racing with dedicated event space for weddings, galas, and corporate gatherings. Its Event Center occupies a separate floor from the main casino, with a private balcony overlooking the racetrack and the river, and can be arranged for anywhere from small meetings to receptions of over 1,000 guests. The Event Center's Grand Ballroom spans more than 11,000 square feet and can be used as a single room or divided into smaller sections, including the Harrah's, Horseshoe, and Caesars rooms, to suit events of different sizes. The Block offers additional state-of-the-art meeting and event space built for conferences, workshops, and presentations. For weddings, the venue's team offers assistance with florals, décor, seating charts, room reservations, audio-visual, and menu planning. In-house catering and banquet staff design customized menus, and an in-house audio-visual team supplies equipment such as lighting, projectors, and staging. Beyond the Event Center, groups can also book space at the Philly Tap & Tavern, the Riverview Terrace, and the seasonal outdoor Harrah's Backyard.

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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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  Hotel Monaco - Philadelphia

  433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

  • Spaces for 25-325 Guests
  • 10 Hotels
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 10 Total Spaces

  Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia occupies a historic building in Old City, directly across from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall on what the hotel calls the nation's most historic square mile. The adaptive-reuse property pairs that setting with a globally-inspired, distinctive design sensibility, giving weddings and events a backdrop that blends centuries of history with contemporary character. The hotel offers more than 13,000 square feet of event space, anchored by the Lafayette Ballroom, which seats up to 200 guests and can be divided into smaller sections for more intimate gatherings. Couples can also exchange vows outdoors in the Thomas Jefferson Garden, a ceremony-only space exclusive to Hotel Monaco weddings, or head ten stories up to the Stratus Rooftop Lounge for cocktail hours and after-parties with city views from its private pavilions. All-inclusive wedding packages are handled by a dedicated team of wedding specialists, with catering from the in-house Red Owl Tavern kitchen and setup, cleanup, furniture, linens, china, and glassware included. Wedding guests also receive discounted room blocks at the 268-room hotel, which includes a fitness center and pet-friendly accommodations.

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  Springwood Manor

  1000 Indiana Rd, Verona, PA 15147, USA

  • Spaces for 100-300 Guests
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 2 Mansions
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Springwood Manor is a renovated century-old stone estate set on wooded hills just outside Pittsburgh in Verona, Pennsylvania. The property began as a farmhouse built around 1870 and was later home to horticulturist Herbert Hoechstetter, whose landscaping business shaped the grounds and whose additions—a sandstone facade, cherry wood paneling, and a fireplace mantle built from an old barn's support beams—still define the house today. A three-year renovation transformed the property into the event venue it is now, framed by Japanese larch, maples, pin oak, chestnut, holly, copper beech, and bamboo. The Manor hosts indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events for up to 270 guests. Ceremony sites include Garden Square, with its pergola and separate entrances for the bridal party; the Stone Patio; the Gazebo nestled among the trees; and the Glass Atrium, used for winter ceremonies. The vaulted-ceiling Pavilion, with its scissor trusses and chandeliers, serves as both a reception space for music and dancing and the venue's rain plan. A wooden, three-tier rear deck wraps the back of the stone house and connects to the surrounding grounds. Receptions include an on-site event manager, in-house chef and wait staff, full catering, and access to the entire facility—Manor House, Atrium, Pavilion, Rear Deck, and grounds—with no facility fee for events of 100 or more guests. The same grounds and structures also host business meetings, corporate retreats, and holiday parties.

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  Olive or Twist

  140 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Event Space

  Olive or Twist is a martini bar and event center in Pittsburgh's Cultural District, serving classic martinis, craft cocktails, wine, beer, and a scratch kitchen menu with a Pittsburgh twist. Founded in 2001, it sits near the Benedum Center, Heinz Hall, and The Byham Theatre, with parking garages next door — a natural stop before a show, a game, or a night out downtown. Upstairs, the venue's Lounge & VIP Room can hold up to 200 guests, giving planners an elegant, stylish setting for wedding receptions, holiday parties, business meetings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, and mixers. The space draws on the same cocktail and dining program that anchors the bar downstairs, along with live music that's part of the regular Olive or Twist experience.

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  SPiN, Philadelphia

  211 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests

  SPIN Philadelphia is a ping pong social club set at the corner of 15th & Walnut, spanning 12,000 square feet with 16 Olympic-grade Stiga tables, a full bar, and art from renowned artists throughout the space. Beyond ping pong, the venue offers tabletop shuffleboard, Atari Pong, and giant games like Connect 4 and Jenga, along with sports on screens and live DJ music. For private events, SPIN Philadelphia offers flexible table configurations across its 16 tables, a dedicated private room with its own bar and seating, and a private rooftop with skyline views. The venue is equipped with a state-of-the-art audio/visual system for presentations or performances, and hosts corporate events, team building, conferences, and social parties, with SPIN Pros available to lead competitions and tournaments. On-site catering features a chef-driven menu of shareable dishes, and guests can look for the venue's signature bathtub filled with ping pong balls, a favorite photo spot.

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  William Penn Inn

  1017 Dekalb Pike, Lower Gwynedd Township, PA 19002, USA

  • Spaces for 120-250 Guests
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Garden

  The William Penn Inn has operated continuously in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania since 1714, making it one of the longest-running country inns in the state. The historic property, framed by landscaped grounds and a mature oak-shaded lawn, pairs centuries of hospitality tradition with a full slate of wedding and event spaces. The Carriage Ballroom, with its crystal chandeliers, marble fireplace, and mahogany bar, accommodates up to 250 guests and has long been a favorite for wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, and corporate galas. The smaller Surrey Ballroom, known for its bow windows and brass appointments, hosts up to 120 guests for weddings and celebrations of a more intimate scale. Couples planning smaller gatherings can choose among the Commonwealth Club, Penn's Tavern, and Hunt Room, which together suit parties of 10 to 45. Outdoor ceremonies take place in Penn's Garden, where an 80-foot aisle leads to a wrought-iron gazebo beneath a mature oak tree, accommodating up to 250 guests. The inn also operates its own in-house bakery, Mrs. Penn's Bakery, for custom wedding cakes, and provides full catering and dedicated event coordination for weddings and special occasions.

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  Deer Creek Winery & Inn

  3333 Soap Fat Rd, Shippenville, PA 16254, USA

  • Spaces for 8-150 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Barn
  • 7 Total Spaces

  Deer Creek Winery operates two Pennsylvania estates built for weddings and celebrations, each pairing a working winery with onsite lodging. Brooks Estate sits on 100 acres of farmland in Clarion County near the Allegheny National Forest, and is described as the first and only winery in Pennsylvania with an attached bed and breakfast. Watson Estate, in Uniontown near Fallingwater and the Laurel Highlands, centers on a restored 1790s barn and an 18th-century manor house. At Brooks Estate, The Gathering Place hosts weddings and events for up to 100 guests using its mezzanine balcony, with soaring cathedral ceilings, rustic beams, and French doors opening to a wrap-around porch. Vino's Den offers a smaller, fireplace-lit space for showers and rehearsal dinners. At Watson Estate, the Hayloft Barn accommodates up to 100 guests across its main floor and upper loft, with exposed beams, string lighting, and large barn doors that open to the surrounding grounds, while the Estate House provides a more intimate, historic indoor setting. Both estates include on-site lodging, with guest rooms available at The Inn, The Manor, and the Estate House, along with in-house wine and catering options for hosted events.

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  National Liberty Museum

  321 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests

  The National Liberty Museum sits in the heart of Philadelphia's Old City, a neighborhood layered with history and energy. Founded more than two decades ago by Irvin Borowsky, a Philadelphia publisher and philanthropist, the museum was built to illustrate that liberty is a fragile idea that survives only through active engagement, and it continues to anchor its exhibitions and programs around that mission today. The historic building spans four floors and 30,000 square feet, with original architectural details and rotating exhibitions like "The Forgotten Freedom" and "The Art of Free Assembly" providing a distinctive backdrop for private events. Flexible rental spaces throughout the museum accommodate anywhere from 25 to 350 guests, making the venue suited to everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale weddings, corporate meetings, and charity events. Rentals come with basic seating and tables, AV-equipped meeting rooms for corporate functions, and support from a dedicated event coordination team that works with hosts through the planning process.

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  Bella Terra Vineyards

  121 Sunny Ln, Hunker, PA 15639, USA

  • Spaces for 300-500 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Vineyard
  • 1 Winery

  Bella Terra Vineyards is a boutique winery and rustic event venue in Hunker, Pennsylvania, set among vineyards, countryside, and 100-year-old trees along a lake. The landscape gives the grounds a private, tranquil feel that lets even the largest gatherings feel intimate, and the property sits just a few miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike for easy access. Weddings take place in two settings: an air-conditioned Main Building that hosts up to 300 guests for the reception, and an outdoor ceremony area overlooking the vineyards and lake. For smaller private parties and showers, the venue offers six distinct spaces to choose from, including the Barrel Room, Vineyard Tent, Sunroom, Dock Cabanas, Original Tasting Room, and Lakeside Patio. Bella Terra Vineyards also operates a bistro on-site and can help plan an event from start to finish or work alongside a couple's existing planner.

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