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Wyndham Alumnae House
101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Mansion
- 1 Garden
Wyndham Alumnae House sits on the campus of Bryn Mawr College, a fieldstone farmhouse built in 1796 that once served as home to Quaker widow Patience Morgan and, later, industrialist Theodore Ely, who renamed the property Wyndham in 1893. Bryn Mawr College acquired the house in 1926, restoring the original structure and adding a modern wing funded by alumnae donations. Notable guests over the years have included Katharine Hepburn, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Gloria Steinem. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for events, from intimate dinners for two to elegant sit-down dinners for up to 150 guests, with cocktails and dancing on its flagstone terrace. Guests gather among wonderfully appointed rooms with understated elegance, just steps from Bryn Mawr College's historic gardens and arboretum. Wyndham is suited to weddings, special occasions, catered business meetings, and banquets, with catering services arranged through the college's dining services team.
Cultural Center at CCHS
225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USA- Spaces for 12-300 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 3 Museums
- 3 Total Spaces
The Venue at Chester County History Center occupies a historic complex in downtown West Chester, Pennsylvania, blending two distinctive 19th- and early 20th-century buildings. Horticultural Hall, designed by architect Thomas U. Walter and built in 1848, once hosted the Chester County Horticultural Society and served as the West Chester Opera House; it stands alongside the former YMCA building, a 1908 structure designed by Philadelphia architect Charles Barton Keen. A 1990s restoration returned the High Street facade to its original Colonial Revival appearance, and the combined 56,000-square-foot complex now houses the museum's exhibition galleries, library, and research areas alongside its event spaces. Surrounded by six galleries of Chester County and Southern Pennsylvania history, the venue accommodates weddings and receptions, corporate parties and conferences, fundraising events, milestone celebrations, and small meetings. It is fully handicapped accessible with complimentary WiFi throughout. Wedding packages can include use of the full rental venue, access to the museum, a wedding suite, day-of coordination, choice of caterer from a preferred list, tables and chairs, a dance floor, and a tent for the terrace. The venue offers discounted rental rates for non-profit organizations hosting fundraisers. Its location in the heart of downtown West Chester puts guests within walking distance of Hotel Warner, garage parking, boutique shops, galleries, and restaurants, and minutes from major Brandywine Valley attractions.
The Gables at Chadds Ford
423 Baltimore Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, USA- Spaces for 140-180 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Barn
- 1 space at this venue
The Gables at Chadds Ford occupies a pre-revolutionary dairy barn in Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley, its raised gabled roofline, exposed timber frame, and wall of French windows carried over from the original structure. Owner Ann Kolenick took over the property in 2011 after running McCurdy's On Moonlight Bay in North Carolina, and the kitchen has built its reputation on farm-to-table American cuisine sourced from local purveyors, including desserts that have won multiple festival awards. For private events, the second-floor banquet room offers a private entrance, deck, bar, and restrooms beneath its gabled ceiling and timber frame, hosting anywhere from 30 to 140 guests. A landscaped garden with a stone wall and water feature provides a backdrop for outdoor ceremonies of up to 140 guests, and a bridal suite gives wedding parties a private space to dress and relax before the event. WiFi and linens are included with every package, and the venue accommodates weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, birthday and engagement parties, corporate meetings, and memorial luncheons.
Lodge at Keen Lake
15 warren Rix Dr, Waymart, PA 18472, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
The Lodge at Keen Lake brings luxury lodging and event hosting to the Pocono Mountains, set in Waymart, Pennsylvania a short walk from Keen Lake. The property is owned and hosted by Joyce and Dean DeBastiani and offers a range of accommodating units with stylish decor, memory foam mattresses, private entrances, and porches, alongside nearby access to skiing, golf, fishing, hiking, and water sports. Weddings, showers, and business gatherings take place in the Log Cabin, the property's main event space. It offers a large wrap-around deck, a fully equipped commercial kitchen for approved caterers, an indoor dining hall with tables and chairs, a lounge with a gas fireplace, and wireless internet access. The Lodge also assists couples and event planners with vendor coordination, helping connect them with caterers, photographers, and florists. Beyond weddings, the Lodge at Keen Lake has been recognized by Happenings Magazine as the Best Hotel for Business Travel in the area, and it hosts corporate retreats, conferences, and meetings for groups seeking a relaxed, productivity-focused setting in the mountains.
Stenton Museum
4601 N 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
Stenton is an 18th-century colonial mansion in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood, built and passed down through six generations of the Logan family beginning with James Logan, a prominent colonial figure and confidant of William Penn. The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in Pennsylvania has stewarded the property since 1899, and the City of Philadelphia has charged the organization with preserving Stenton as a National Historic Landmark. The house retains period rooms furnished with the Logan family's own collection, spanning William and Mary through Chippendale styles, along with early American textiles and a c.1730 portrait of James Logan attributed to Gustavus Hesselius displayed on the stair landing. Behind the mansion, a Colonial Revival garden offers a landscaped setting that reinterprets an 18th-century garden in the tradition of Deborah Logan's own stewardship. Beyond its exhibitions and educational programming, Stenton is available for private rentals, hosting customized tours, private parties, picnics, and photography and film shoots on its grounds. Renters have access to designated areas of the historic mansion and its landscaped grounds, set against the backdrop of one of Philadelphia's oldest surviving colonial estates.
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.
The Corinthian Banquet Hall and Event Center
47 Vine Ave, Sharon, PA 16146, USA- Spaces for 60-350 Guests
- 1 Bar
- 1 Ballroom
- 3 Total Spaces
The Corinthian Event Center occupies a three-story building in downtown Sharon, Pennsylvania, built in 1909 and originally home to a Masonic Lodge. The historic structure's Corinthian architecture and vintage woodwork have been carefully preserved through restoration, and the venue has hosted weddings, corporate events, and special occasions since opening to the public in 2002. The building's floors are connected by elevator and offer a range of spaces for events of different sizes. The grand ballroom on the second floor accommodates between 30 and 350 guests, while a mezzanine overlooks the ballroom from above. The third floor, used for ceremonies and meetings, holds up to 150 guests and includes a large-screen television and sound system for presentations. For smaller, more intimate gatherings, the adjoining bar and fireplace room comfortably seats up to 60 guests. Brides and grooms can prepare for ceremonies in private rooms on the second and third floors. The Corinthian offers an onsite event coordinator, audio and visual equipment, WiFi access, valet parking, and food and beverage service, along with ample free off-street parking. Off-site catering is also available within a 30-mile radius of Sharon, PA.
Burnside Plantation
1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA- Spaces for 20-250 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Barns
- 3 Total Spaces
Burnside Plantation is a historic 6.5-acre farm property in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, established in 1748 by James and Mary Burnside and later operated as a Moravian Church communal farm. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and retains its 18th- and 19th-century character, with a farmhouse dating to 1748 and 1818, a summer kitchen, two 1840s bank barns known as the Johnson Barn and Haas Barn, a kitchen garden, an orchard, and one of the only remaining working High Horse-Power wheels in the country. For events, Burnside Plantation offers an outdoor setting of meadows, gardens, and rustic barns that suits weddings, ceremonies, corporate gatherings, and other celebrations. The open grounds accommodate up to 250 guests, while the Johnson Barn and Wagon Shed provide smaller, more intimate backdrops for ceremonies and receptions. Custom group tours, including a Colonial Industrial Quarter walking tour, are available for corporate events, and all outdoor gatherings are set up with tenting arranged through the venue's approved vendors.
Historical Society Museum
250 E Market St, York, PA 17403, USA- Spaces for 130-170 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Museums
- 1 Meeting Space
The York County History Center's newly built History Center Museum sits in the heart of downtown York, at the corner of Pershing Avenue and Philadelphia Street, and pairs a state-of-the-art event space with the organization's exhibit galleries. A grand first-floor reception space seats up to 170 guests, while a third-floor multipurpose room seats up to 130 and offers sweeping views of the city; renting the entire museum brings capacity up to 300 and includes access to the galleries. For a more historic backdrop, the York County History Center's Agricultural & Industrial Museum occupies renovated factory buildings dating to 1874, with an outdoor courtyard suited to cocktail hours and a Hall of Giants among its rental spaces. Both sites are booked through the History Center's rental coordinator and host weddings, private parties, and business meetings. Rental fees include use of the selected venue areas, a limited number of tables and chairs, and at least one History Center staff member on-site throughout the event; catering is arranged through the venue's list of approved caterers.
Agricultural And Industrial Museum
217 W Princess St, York, PA 17401, USA- Spaces for 260 Guests
The Agricultural and Industrial Museum occupies a complex of renovated factory buildings in downtown York, Pennsylvania, some dating back to 1874. As part of the York County History Center, the museum spans two floors of interactive exhibits tracing 300 years of the region's transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing history, from a working grist mill demonstration to a vintage telephone switchboard and a spotlight exhibit on the Pfaltzgraff pottery company. For private events, the museum offers an outdoor courtyard framed by brick walls and lanterns, well suited to cocktail hours and ceremonies, along with lobby space for receptions. Rental events at the Agricultural and Industrial Museum include access to the museum's galleries at no additional fee, giving guests the chance to explore the industrial artifacts and exhibits throughout the evening.
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti
212 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA- Spaces for 30-150 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 3 Event Spaces
Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti brings the beauty of the Amalfi Coast to Old City Philadelphia. The restaurant's chic, colorful interior offers an escape from the city into a Southern Italian-inspired setting, suited to both quiet evenings and elegant affairs. The kitchen draws on the food and culture of Southern Italy, with a menu centered on fresh seafood and house-made pastas. The restaurant hosts private events ranging from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, including weddings, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, bachelorette parties, and baby showers. Several private rooms are available, and the events team collaborates with clients to customize menus and settings for each occasion.
Westmoreland Museum of American Art by Elegant Catering
221 N Main St, Greensburg, PA 15601, USA- Spaces for 120-500 Guests
- 3 Museums
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 3 Total Spaces
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art sits in the heart of historic Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in a LEED-certified building that blends a restored mid-century modern structure with a contemporary cantilevered addition designed by architect Susan T. Rodriguez of Ennead Architects. The 2015 expansion paired the museum's original galleries with a light-filled new wing, a sculpture garden featuring works by artists including Tim Prentice and Aaronel de Roy Gruber, and a landscaped outdoor terrace. For private events, the museum offers the Community Room, the Full First Floor (Community Room, Lobby, and Terrace), and the Full Museum rental, which adds access to the galleries and accommodates up to 120 guests seated or 175 for a cocktail-style reception. The gallery setting brings American art into weddings, ceremonies, corporate gatherings, showers, rehearsal dinners, and cocktail parties, with professional event staff coordinating alongside the museum's collection and grounds.
NSCDA PA
1630 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA- Spaces for 120 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 space at this venue
The NSCDA/PA Headquarters House occupies a Colonial Revival building at 1630 Latimer Street in downtown Philadelphia, designed by the architectural firm Ritter and Shay and completed in 1923 as the home of the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in Pennsylvania. The landscaped garden surrounding the house was designed by Marion Coffin, one of the first female landscape architects in the United States, and remains a four-season setting for outdoor ceremonies. Beyond its role as the Society's headquarters, the house functions as a private event venue, hosting weddings, corporate events, and other private gatherings for up to 120 guests. Smaller downstairs rooms, including the Drawing Room, Dining Room, and Loggia sunporch, suit more intimate gatherings, while the second-floor Ballroom, with its own built-in stage, accommodates the venue's larger receptions and is the only space where dancing is permitted. The house comes equipped with round and rectangular tables, high-top tables, and both indoor Chiavali chairs and outdoor padded resin chairs, and works from a list of pre-approved caterers for events held on site.
Stone House Inn
3023 National Pike, Farmington, PA 15437, USA- Spaces for 175 Guests
The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn sits along U.S. Route 40 — the old National Road — in Pennsylvania's Laurel Mountains, where it first opened its doors in 1822 as the Fayette Springs Hotel. Built by Congressman Andrew Stewart as a resort near the mineral waters of Fayette Springs, the two-story stone building has served travelers and locals for two centuries with fine dining, music, and lodging. Today the Stone House pairs its restaurant with a handful of individually named guest rooms, including the Victorian and Zeigler rooms and the Marshall/Jackson and Stewart suites, available for overnight stays paired with a three-course dinner. Its catering team, led by Christine Schaney, extends beyond the inn itself, handling weddings and private events at venues across southwestern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, and western Maryland with custom menus built around each client's budget and guest count.
Kirkridge - Nelson Lodge
3501 Valley View Dr, Bangor, PA 18013, USA- Spaces for 27-80 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
Nelson Lodge sits at the highest point on the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center property in Bangor, Pennsylvania, perched on the Kittatinny Ridge with views over the surrounding countryside and Pocono foothills. It's the uppermost of Kirkridge's rental facilities, built for groups of 16 to 27 people gathering for retreats, meetings, and private events between mid-March and mid-December. Both the meeting room and dining room take in scenic mountain views and sunsets, and the group can gather around a large stone fireplace in the dining room or spread out on a wooden deck. The Appalachian Trail runs adjacent to the property, offering an easy option for a hike between sessions. A freestanding efficiency cottage next door was once the home-away-from-home of priest and activist Fr. Daniel Berrigan. The lodge includes a fully equipped kitchen, twin-bed sleeping rooms, and two large meeting rooms with countryside views, plus a common room in the upper sleeping area. All bathrooms are single-stall and gender neutral. Access is largely step-free — the meeting room, dining room, and five sleeping rooms require no steps, and amplified sound is available for groups that need it.
La Luna Banquet Hall
4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 19020, USA- Spaces for 220-280 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
Family-owned and operating in Bensalem, Pennsylvania since 2003, La Luna Banquet Hall is an all-inclusive event venue built around a European-inspired ballroom and its own on-site manor house. The ballroom accommodates up to 220 seated guests with a dance floor, or 280 guests without one, and the venue hosts only one event per day, giving each celebration full use of the property. The adjoining Ellerslie Manor House sets La Luna apart: its two wings offer private bridal suites, a groom's lounge, and a honeymoon suite, each with its own full kitchen, natural light, and photo-ready backdrops like ivy-covered archways and antique interiors. Wedding parties have all-day access to the Manor House on the day of the event, along with overnight accommodations. Outdoor garden space on the property serves as a ceremony and photography backdrop, with an indoor backup available in case of weather. Wedding packages are fully inclusive, covering catering, a custom multi-tier cake, floral centerpieces, linens in 59 color options, and a day-of coordinator, and the venue also hosts Sweet 16s, quinceañeras, birthdays, corporate holidays, and religious events.
Golden Pheasant Inn
763 River Rd, Erwinna, PA 18920, USA- Spaces for 32-100 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Waterfront
The Golden Pheasant Inn is a historic riverside inn and restaurant in Erwinna, Pennsylvania, set along the Delaware River and the old canal towpath in Bucks County. The property traces back to 1811, when Waterman's Inn was built to serve farmers hauling grain along the river road; the current main building dates to 1856, rebuilt after fire destroyed the original tavern, and the inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Thompson's family purchased the property in 2019 and reopened it in 2020. The inn offers French-inspired cuisine served in a handful of distinct spaces: a fireplace-warmed dining room, a solarium with canal and river views, and a stone canal patio and bistro garden shaded by trees. That range of settings, from cozy and firelit to bright and glassed-in to open-air along the water, makes the inn suited to everything from formal dinners and sit-down luncheons to casual cocktail parties. Beyond dining, the property includes four individually themed guest suites for overnight stays, with breakfast served the following morning, and full bar service on site.
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.
The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres
399 Ford City Rd, Freeport, PA 16229, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
The Grand Estate at Hidden Acres is a family-run wedding venue and bed & breakfast started by Aaron and Kayla in 2015, one year after their own wedding. The property is run day-to-day by an extended team of couples who each take on a piece of the operation, from on-site coordination and landscaping to bridal services and guest relations, giving the venue a hands-on, family feel for couples planning their wedding. Every wedding includes an on-site coordinator for the day, along with vendor coordination, timeline construction, reception layout planning, and ceremony oversight, with staff on hand from the morning through 12:30 a.m. Tables, chairs, linens, china, and glassware are included as well. The venue positions itself as a venue and execution partner rather than a full-service wedding planner, and works alongside couples who want a hand in shaping their own day. Couples and their guests can also stay overnight at the property's bed & breakfast, which offers five guest rooms, including suites with king beds, pull-out sofas, and private baths. Availability for both weddings and bed & breakfast stays is limited on weekends from May through October.