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  Shady Brook Farmhouse

  931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 1 Barn
  • 1 Farm

  We will be holding activities for the kids as well as tasty food, drinks, bonfires and live music. Come for apple picking, pumpkin picking, sunflower fields, wagon rides, a 5 acre corn maze commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9-11, wagon rides, a 5 acre corn maze honoring the 20th anniversary of 9-11, wagon rides, and a 5 acre corn maze honoring the 20th anniversary of 9-11. (weekends). FallFest is open from Wednesday to Sunday, from now until Halloween. Opens on September 24th, the ALL-NEW Eerie Illuminations light show! A family-run farm in Yardley, Pennsylvania, just 20 miles north of Philadelphia, Shady Brook Farm is in its fourth generation of operation. Shady Brook Farm has evolved from a 100-year-old produce farm to a farm market, garden center, and agricultural entertainment venue. It has become a destination for top-notch seasonal events, locally grown fruits and vegetables, unique products, high-quality plants, a full-service deli, and much, much more. Drop by to browse and shop, to meet a friend for a meal, or to take part in a special event. We're proud of what we do, and we believe you'll have a good time as well! Bring the whole gang down to the farm for some good ol' fashioned fun! Our private areas are ideal for family outings, birthday celebrations, and corporate gatherings, among other things. During our seasonal events, such as the Easter Eggstravaganza, summer pick your own & unWINEd events, FallFest, and the Holiday Light Show, private areas can be reserved in advance. All parties are available on an as-needed basis: Choose your date, your location, and your food. It's all up to you. Our private rooms can accommodate anywhere from 20 to 150 people. Seating, tables, and a campfire are provided in each area (when in season). A separate admission ticket must be purchased for each guest 2 years and older, which is NOT included. In order to accommodate labor and staffing shortages, food and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought into the private areas; alternatively, we offer a variety of catering options. To view the catering menu, please click HERE. Drink Tickets for alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at a cost of $8 per ticket. It is necessary to purchase in advance. To make a purchase, please call 215-968-1670 and ask to speak with Sarah or Eve.

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  Riverdale Manor

  62 Pitney Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Historic Space

  Riverdale Manor sits on six acres beside the Conestoga River in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia and Baltimore. The property centers on a fully restored 1800s farmhouse, which greets guests on arrival and houses a bridal suite and groom's room, alongside a collection of purpose-built spaces for ceremonies and receptions. The Ballroom, with its soaring white ceilings, three wrought iron chandeliers, recycled wood flooring, and French doors that flood the room with natural light, seats up to 200 guests for dinner. The four-season Pavilion and the heated Garden Terrace, featuring a double-sided stone fireplace and Alaskan cedar flooring, extend the celebration outdoors while remaining usable through the colder months. Ceremonies can take place on the manicured lawn, in the gardens, or on the foundations of a 300-year-old mill, all with views of the river. Riverdale Manor's exclusive caterer, Thyme & Seasons, has served Lancaster County for more than 30 years, and every rental includes an in-house coordinator and event assistant to guide the day from arrival to departure.

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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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  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.

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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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  Water Gap Country Club Resort

  288 Mountain Rd, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327, USA

  • Spaces for 150-300 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Country Club

  Water Gap Country Club traces back to Wolf Hollow Country Club, whose 18-hole championship golf course was completed in 1922 by Robert White, a founder of the PGA. From 1926 to 1928 the course hosted the Eastern Open, drawing legends of the game including Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen. The club went bankrupt during World War II and sat vacant for fifteen years before local golf figure Howard Knickman purchased and restored the grounds in 1957, reopening it as Water Gap Country Club. Today the resort sits on 160 acres in the Poconos, on the doorstep of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Appalachian Trail, with the championship golf course as its backdrop. Alongside 24 hotel rooms and five dining areas, the property's ballroom overlooks the golf course and accommodates up to 150 guests for weddings and private events, with two fireplaces and chandeliers setting the scene. Outdoor ceremonies can move inside in the event of weather, and the resort includes a bridal suite for a complimentary wedding night stay for the couple.

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  Water Works

  640 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA

  • Spaces for 400 Guests
  • 1 Event Space

  Water Works formerly drew visitors from all over the world, including Charles Dickens, who commended the "pleasing design" of the building for its blend of graceful Neoclassical architecture on the outside with then-revolutionary technology on the inside. Columned walkways, a vintage gazebo, the Art Museum perched dramatically above, and Boathouse Row stretched out along the Schuylkill River just beyond are some of the features that contribute to the Water Works' status as one of the city's most picturesque settings. Today, the Water Works offers lavish interior spaces that are replete with rich contemporary luxury. Adding an outdoor ceremony to your reception is something that should come as no surprise given the famous views, classically exquisite structures, groomed fields, and gardens that are all around you. The Water Works is home to a diverse range of environments, the likes of which are not often found in a single venue. The breathtaking scenery, tasteful architecture, and beautifully manicured grounds make it an obvious decision to hold the ceremony and reception outside.

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  Camp Kweebec

  157 Game Farm Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Camp Kweebec is a 200-acre property in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania that has operated as a summer camp since 1935 and carries American Camping Association accreditation. Beyond its camper season, the property hosts outside groups and private events, including weddings, private parties, leadership retreats, conferences and board meetings, team-building programs, Girl Scout troops, marching bands, sports teams, school groups, and religious youth organizations. The grounds include two pools and two lakes, athletic facilities, and a mix of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, giving groups options for both structured programming and open-air gathering. Camp Kweebec also offers overnight and day accommodations, along with catering and menu planning tailored to each event.

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  Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at Pier 19 Ballroom

  601 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA

  • Spaces for 80-220 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Waterfront

  Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar sits directly on the water at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, with views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the city skyline. The restaurant blends traditional Japanese cuisine with a lively atmosphere, offering hibachi grill tables where chefs prepare meals tableside alongside a full sushi bar and a more relaxed dining room with live piano music. For private events, Hibachi offers a spacious private dining and catering area that ranges from an open catering space suited to intimate gatherings up to a larger private banquet room for weddings, receptions, and large-scale celebrations, accommodating up to 180 guests. Both spaces take in the same waterfront backdrop, with the illuminated bridge and skyline as an evening backdrop for hosted events. The venue regularly hosts weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, holiday parties, and family celebrations, pairing hibachi entertainment and a full menu of hibachi, sushi, and sashimi options with its Penn's Landing setting.

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  The Loft at Landis Creek

  765 N Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA 19468, USA

  • Spaces for 50-200 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Rooftop
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Loft at Landis Creek sits on the grounds of Landis Creek Golf Club in Limerick, Pennsylvania, and has hosted weddings and private events in the area for 28 years, drawing guests from the Delaware Valley as well as neighboring Berks and Chester counties. The venue's main space, The Loft, is a second-floor ballroom with 28-foot open-beam ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the golf course's rolling hills. It opens onto a private wraparound deck and includes a full-service bar and a private day-of suite for wedding parties, accommodating between 50 and 200 guests. For smaller celebrations, the Eagle Room offers a more intimate setting suited to birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and similar gatherings. Couples can hold ceremonies indoors or outdoors; the on-site outdoor ceremony area includes a 126-foot paved aisle, a white arbor, and landscaped surroundings, making the venue usable for events year-round.

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  Camp Mack

  2 Scout Ln, Newmanstown, PA 17073, USA

  • Spaces for 150-300 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Event Spaces

  Camp Mack, formally the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation, is a wooded Scout camp in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania that has become a popular setting for weddings and private events alongside its year-round Scouting programs. Its woodsy, rustic feel and outdoor setting give the property a relaxed, natural backdrop for celebrations. Event access centers on the Camp Chapel, which seats up to 150 guests, and the Open Air Camp Dining Pavilion, an outdoor space with folding tables and benches, a fireplace, and room for up to 300 guests. A camp kitchen is available for food preparation, and campsites, cabins, and a Training Center offer additional space for weekend gatherings and retreats. The camp's basic wedding package includes use of the Chapel, Kitchen, and Dining Pavilion from the evening before an event through noon the following day, along with setup and teardown time, tables, and benches.

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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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  Victorian Princess

  208 E Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507, USA

  • Spaces for 45-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 3 Boats
  • 3 Waterfront

  Docked at 1 State Street on Presque Isle Bay, the Victorian Princess is one of the few authentic paddle wheelers still in operation in the country. Built in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1986 and originally christened The Rosie O'Shea, the vessel arrived in Erie in 1998 and was renamed the Victorian Princess. Current owner Duryea Gette purchased the boat in 2016 and has since invested roughly half a million dollars in infrastructure improvements. The three-level riverboat is certified to carry up to 120 passengers across its 107-foot hull. The enclosed first deck seats 72 for dinner service with buffet seating, a full-service bar, and two restrooms; the second deck accommodates 50 dining guests with its own bar; and the open-air third deck holds 45 for live music and Lake Erie views. A three-zone sound system with wireless microphones and five televisions round out the amenities. Beyond its regular sightseeing, dining, and happy hour cruises, the Victorian Princess hosts private and semi-private charters for weddings, corporate functions, school field trips, and social celebrations such as anniversaries, reunions, birthdays, and bar and bat mitzvahs. Private cruises accommodate 50 to 120 guests, while semi-private bookings — which include private bar or drink package options and access to the second deck — welcome up to 50. Menus range from casual buffets to multi-course dinners, with live music available for private events.

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  Bartram's Garden

  5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 space at this venue

  Bartram's Garden is a nearly 50-acre public park along the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia, recognized as a National Historic Landmark and counted among the oldest botanical gardens in the United States. The grounds sit in Lenapehoking, the homeland of the Lenape people, and combine historic buildings, riverfront trails, and cultivated gardens with the Sankofa Community Farm, an African Diaspora-focused farm on site. For private events, the Garden's catering partner Jamie Hollander Gourmet hosts celebrations for up to 315 guests, most often centered on the Eastwick Pavilion, a riverfront space with a covered porch overlooking the Schuylkill and space for up to 300 guests. Couples and hosts can pair an outdoor ceremony among the Garden's historic trees and flower beds with a reception in the pavilion, and the property's historic stone barn, with its large windows and natural light, is available as a getting-ready space. A patio and lawn games area round out the grounds for guests to enjoy between the ceremony and reception. Beyond private celebrations, Bartram's Garden also offers free space for small indoor or outdoor community gatherings of up to 50 people, with priority given to neighbors and partners from Southwest Philadelphia, and welcomes picnics and informal outdoor gatherings on a first-come, first-served basis.

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  Alverthorpe Manor

  515 Meetinghouse Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046, USA

  • Spaces for 180 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Outdoor

  Alverthorpe Manor is the private event venue of Abington Art Center, set on a 27-acre campus in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania that includes a sculpture park and nature trail. The manor was once the home of art collector Lessing Rosenwald, whose belief that art should be shared with the public still shapes the organization today. Couples and hosts can choose from a covered outdoor pavilion with closeable side walls and a heated floor for year-round use, curated indoor art galleries suited to cocktail hours and receptions, and lawn space for ceremonies, with two private manor dressing suites available for wedding-party preparation. A historic, speakeasy-inspired basement bar is also available pending availability. Tables and chairs for up to 180 guests are included with a rental, along with a complimentary one-year membership to the Art Center. Alverthorpe Manor allows outside caterers and food trucks, and connects hosts with a network of trusted vendors rather than requiring an all-inclusive package. As a nonprofit, rental proceeds support the Art Center's mission of keeping the arts accessible to the community.

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  Reading Country Club

  5311 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19606, USA

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

  Reading Country Club has welcomed golfers, diners, and celebrations to its Tudor-style clubhouse in Reading, Pennsylvania since 1923. The championship 18-hole course was designed by Alexander Findlay, a leading figure from golf's Golden Age, and the historic clubhouse still carries the architectural character of that era into its event spaces today. For weddings, the club offers the Grand Ballroom, a space with cathedral ceilings, chandeliers, hand-carved mahogany accents, and an original dance floor that accommodates up to 250 guests. Couples can also exchange vows outdoors at the Garden Ceremony site, set among seasonal blooms and lush grounds, or indoors in the Hearth Room, where a live fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and a carved mahogany balcony and staircase serve as a weather-ready alternative. Beyond weddings, Reading Country Club hosts corporate events and social gatherings with custom catering and event planning support, drawing on the in-house kitchen at Jack's on the Green.

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  The Hampton Banquet Hall

  5416 William Flinn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  The Hampton Event Center has hosted weddings, anniversaries, showers, and other special occasions in the Pittsburgh area since 1992. Located on Route 8 in Hampton Township, the facility accommodates 50 to 350 guests across its banquet spaces, giving planners room to scale from intimate gatherings to large receptions. The venue has been recognized with Tribune Review Readers' Choice Gold Awards for 17 consecutive years and Knot Best of Weddings honors. Wedding packages include full use of the facility, an open bar, a catering menu of hors d'oeuvres and entrees, a wedding cake, centerpieces, linens, an elevated bridal table, and a champagne toast, with setup and cleanup handled by the venue's staff. Business meetings can be arranged for up to 300 guests, or up to 70 in a classroom-style layout, with a podium, microphones, and projection screens available. The Hampton Event Center also hosts anniversaries, bridal and baby showers, sports banquets, reunions, holiday parties, and funeral luncheons, each with its own package of catering, decor, and service details, and offers in-house DJ services for events that call for one.

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  Anthony's at Paxon Hollow Country Club

  850 Paxon Hollow Rd, Broomall, PA 19008, USA

  • Spaces for 275 Guests

  The Ballroom at Paxon Hollow Country Club is a banquet venue in Media, Pennsylvania, operated by Anthony's Caterers. Overlooking the country club's golf course, the newly renovated banquet room hosts wedding receptions, private parties, and corporate events. For weddings, The Ballroom offers both elegant, formal settings and more intimate arrangements suited to celebrations of varying sizes. Outdoor ceremonies can be held in the property's gazebos, with the golf course and greens available as a backdrop for wedding photography. A bridal suite is available to accommodate the wedding party on-site. The Ballroom also welcomes private parties, holiday celebrations, and corporate meetings and staff functions, with private dining rooms available for smaller gatherings. Events can be booked seven days a week, and Anthony's provides full in-house catering with customizable standard and upgraded menu packages, along with a sales and events team that assists with planning from the initial booking through the event itself.

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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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  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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