Fit For a Fairy-Tale: 18 Estate, Mansion, and Castle Wedding Venues in Pennsylvania


Do your wedding day dreams seem straight out of a fairy-tale? Celebrate your special day at one of Pennsylvania's manor, mansion, or castle wedding venues! Whether you envision celebrating in a historic English-country estate surrounded by picturesque gardens or at a whimsical Normandy-style hotel shaded by towering oaks, you'll be able to find your picturesque destination within the places we've highlighted here.



BUCKS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES



Hotel Du Village

New Hope, PA

Fab Features: whimsical Normandy-style hotel • say "I do" in the stone courtyard, shaded by towering oaks followed by elegant receptions in the ballroom with its coffered ceiling, beautiful wooden built-in bar, and inviting fireplace • charming accommodations in 22 wonderfully appointed suites

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

HollyHedge Estate

New Hope, PA

Fab Features: old English fieldstone manor house on 20 acres of woodlands and beautiful gardens • choose from the soaring Barn or exquisite Reception Hall with its antique bar • stay overnight in one of 15 lovely guest rooms

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Cairnwood Estate

Bryn Athyn, PA

Fab Features: an impressive mansion built in the 1890s featuring Beaux Arts-style architecture, formal gardens, and landscaped grounds • capture beautiful memories from your special day in one of the many picturesque backdrops throughout the property • celebrate with your guests inside the regal mansion or outdoors either the charming Side Garden or on the gorgeous South Terrace

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm

Holicong, PA

Fab Features: romantic estate nestled amongst acres of lush countryside and picturesque gardens • lovely receptions under an al fresco tent, in the historic barn, or the glass-walled conservatory • delectable gourmet menus prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Welkinweir Estate

Pottstown, PA

Fab Features: a country estate nestled into a hillside of 224 permanently preserved acres in the heart of Chester County • capture stunning memories from your special day in the elegant historic stone mansion is furnished with vintage décor • enjoy an outdoor affair amongst rare trees, colorful gardens, and a peaceful pond

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Fonthill Castle

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Fab Features: a unique venue with a magical feel featuring a majestic 44 room castle • celebrate on over 60 acres of fields and enchanted woods • capture beautiful memories on the picturesque grounds and remember fairy tale wedding forever

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Aldie Mansion

Doylestown, PA

Fab Features: a historic English-country estate surrounded by picturesque gardens with splashing fountains, soaring trees, and winding pathways • hold your ceremony on the steps in front of the Tea Garden fountain, beneath the long-reaching boughs of our 300-year-old Burr Oak tree, or overlooking the terrace and gardens from the Great Hall • celebrate with custom catering by their dedicated team that makes every occasion special

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


PHILADELPHIA



The Willows

Villanova, PA

Fab Features: 1910 European-style mansion nestled in the 49-acre Willows Park Preserve • exchange vows on the exquisite grounds, which feature original plantings from the early 1900s, hundreds of mature willows, oaks, maples, and sycamores, and a picturesque pond • inside, the Solarium is outfitted with an Italian marble terrazzo floor and glass doors that open onto the gracious, Spanish-inspired courtyard

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Glen Foerd on the Delaware

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: stately, elegant mansion on 18 waterfront acres of rolling lawns and classic gardens • snap memorable photos on the sweeping staircase, beneath the stunning stained-glass skylights, or alongside the exquisite art (including original Monets!) in the second floor gallery • say "I do" beneath an arbor on the river, just steps from your reception in the gracious, customizable event structure that brings the outside in

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Parque Ridley Creek

Newtown Square, PA

Fab Features: elegant English Tudor-style mansion, formal gardens, and sparkling fountains nestled in the heart of Ridley Creek State Park • exchange vows beside the serene reflecting pond, then retire to the flagstone patio or green "tennis yard" for cocktails and lawn games • dine and dance in the ballroom beneath the ornate plastered ceiling and grand lead-framed windows

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


CHESTER AND DELAWARE COUNTIES



The Manor House at Springton Manor Farm

Glenmoore, PA

Fab Features: 19th-century manor house surrounded by 300 rolling acres • exchange vows under a century-old linden tree, among perennial gardens, or in a beech tree grove • airy al fresco reception tent bounded by a sprawling lawn, red barn, and lush pastures

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA



Bush House Estate

Muncy, PA

Fab Features: a historic mansion and enchanting wedding venue built in 1847 • hold your romantic ceremony surrounded by stately oak, pine, and hemlock trees creating a secluded and intimate setting • celebrate all weekend long with their weekend wedding experience where The estate is yours, including guest rooms, from Friday to Sunday

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$


PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY



The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion

Mechanicsburg, PA

Fab Features: a striking 1891 Victorian mansion surrounded by 22 acres of native gardens • tie the knot in The Willows, the Manor's newly-built event space featuring both indoor and outdoor spaces • celebrate in the impressive reception hall with a two-story fireplace in a grand foyer

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Elizabeth Furnace

Lititz, PA

Fab Features: secluded estate set on 33 acres of heritage buildings and grounds • ceremonies in the tiered Coleman Gardens • variety of indoor reception spaces from the cheerful, colonial-style Stable, to a primitive Charcoal Barn set in a wooded glen

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Historic Rock Ford

Lancaster, PA

Fab Features: historic home surrounded by gardens, woodlands, and the Conestoga River • custom cocktails served from the 18th century-style bar • the restored 18th-century barn is designed with handcrafted colonial-style lanterns, original hand-hewn beams, and stone interior walls

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Historic King Mansion

Harrisburg, PA

Fab Features: an iconic 1920s mansion that pairs Mediterranean-inspired grandeur with simplistic urban elegance • hold your ceremony outdoors on the expansive lawn with the grand home as your backdrop • celebrate with your guests in the spacious Conservatory Ballroom or in the intimate and artfully designed mansion itself

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


PITTSBURGH



Buhl Mansion Guesthouse and Spa

Sharon, PA

Fab Features: a castle mansion is surrounded by immaculate grounds straight out of a fairy-tale • have your dream wedding at any time of the year with the venues everchanging seasonal beauty • tie the knot in the Victorian-style greenhouse with windows lining the walls and ceiling

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

The Mansions On Fifth

Pittsburgh, PA

Fab Features: a one-of-a-kind venue situated in the heart of Pittsburgh's elegant Shadyside neighborhood • plan the special day of your dreams with their wide array of wedding package offerings • enjoy the overnight accommodations with your guests in the mansion’s 22 luxurious guest rooms and suites

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


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