18 Fabulous Wedding Venues Within A 2-Hour Drive of Philly
Love Philly, but not the idea of a big city wedding? This bustling metropolis just happens to be minutes away from national parks, quaint seaside towns, and serene countryside. So if you’re looking for a venue with jaw-dropping scenery and a relaxed vibe, feast your eyes on these beauties that are all located within a short 2-hour drive!
DELAWARE
DELAWARE
Less than an hour away
Bellevue Hall
Wilmington, DE
Fab Features: exquisite 1850 Colonial Revival Mansion surrounded by artfully manicured grounds • exchange vows on the sprawling lawn under a charming gazebo • gorgeous receptions in the elegant mansion or beneath a pristine clear-ceiling outdoor tent, surrounded by perennial gardens
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Winterthur Museum & Country Estate
Wilmington, DE
Fab Features: the magnificent former mansion of Henry Francis du Pont • the grounds are made up of nearly 1,000 acres of rolling meadows, woodlands, a reflecting pool, and a dazzling 60-acre garden • exclusive catering provided by Restaurant Associates
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$

Deerfield
Newark, DE
Fab Features: versatile events facility with stately architecture bordered by White Clay Creek State Park • the ballroom affords floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in • say “I do” on the terrace beneath a beautiful Katsura Tree or on the expansive lawn under the shade of towering pines
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$

CENTRAL + SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
CENTRAL + SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Within 90 minutes
Bishop Farmstead
Southampton Township, NJ
Fab Features: wildflowers, birds, and butterflies abound on this lush twelve-acre property in the heart of New Jersey’s famous Pine Barrens • the Big Red Barn offers plenty of modern comforts and access to the farmstead’s gorgeous patio and lawn spaces • all celebrations are overseen by the pros at Jeffrey A. Miller
Catering: In-housePrice: $$

The Palace at Somerset Park
Somerset, New Jersey
Fab Features: opulent, Palladian-style event center • continental flourishes abound at both the East House and West House, including marble entryways, Tuscan fountains, hand-carved fireplaces, soaring ceilings and lots of gold and crystal • soaring columns accent a grand outdoor patio that looks out on the manicured gardens
Catering: In-housePrice: $$

The Grand Hotel of Cape May
Cape May, New Jersey
Fab Features: ceremonies on the oceanfront Wedding Veranda • the 5th-floor ballrooms provide panoramic views of the beach, Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May • luxurious accommodations with fab amenities
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Women's Civic Club of Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor, NJ
Fab Features: exchange vows in the dunes with a shimmering ocean backdrop • receptions in the open-air tent or inside the ballroom • endless DIY opportunities
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Flanders Hotel
Ocean City, NJ
Fab Features: 1923 landmark jewel located steps from the boardwalk • romantic beachside ceremonies • variety of reception spaces from the Crystal Ballroom to the Garden Room, with it’s skylight ceiling, curving staircases, and tranquil fountain
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

Seaview, A Dolce Hotel
Galloway, New Jersey
Fab Features: luxurious turn-of-the-century golf and spa resort • massive Oval Room and its adjacent patio overlooks Reeds Bay and the lush grounds • all their generous packages include a complimentary suite for the newlyweds and a custom wedding cake
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

LEHIGH VALLEY
LEHIGH VALLEY
Less than 2 hours away
The View at Morgan Hill
Easton, PA
Fab Features: sweeping, panoramic valley views from its dreamy spot perched above the city of Easton, PA • after an al fresco ceremony on the stunning Grand View Terrace, guests can enjoy cocktails on the shaded Upper Deck • generous all-inclusive packages take the stress out of the planning
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

THE POCONOS
THE POCONOS
A short 2 hours by car
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort
East Stroudsburg, PA
Fab Features: welcoming venue in a dreamy natural setting with year-round beauty • pamper your wedding party with a day at the on-site spa before saying "I do" beneath the arms of a tree nestled beside the Delaware River • enjoy delicious cuisine in the modern reception hall, which boasts an open-trussed ceiling, wrought-iron chandeliers, and large windows framing lovely views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY
Within a 2-hour drive
Heron's Hollow
Stewartstown, PA
Fab Features: dreamy destination for no-stress nuptials with rolling fields, a charming pond with a water feature, and mature forest as your picturesque backdrop • the pole barn is perfect for a party, with airy open trusses and sliding doors that open onto a pretty adjacent lawn for tenting or yard games • stay all weekend in the comfy lodging, which offers 9 bedrooms, 3 patios, fire pits, and more!
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$

The Bond
York, PA
Fab Features: unique, post-industrial space with exposed brick, polished concrete floors, and dazzling crystal chandeliers • tall, floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light • steps from the urban Royal Square Gardens, lit with market lights and accented by a mural
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$

Ironstone Ranch
Elizabethtown, PA
Fab Features: historic 100-acre fruit farm • hold having your ceremony in the orchard or the open-air mini barn • cocktails on the patio while watching longhorns graze in the meadow
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$

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: BYOPrice: $ • $$

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-housePrice: $ • $$

BUCKS & MONTGOMERY COUNTY
BUCKS & MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Within a 1-hour drive
Logan Inn
New Hope, PA
Fab Features: luxe, historic inn tucked at the heart of charming New Hope • lovely ballroom with reclaimed wood ceilings, dramatic stone flooring, and modern touches like fused glass windows and sleek metal finishes • expect unmatched hospitality and easy planning thanks to the stellar team at Landmark Venues
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$

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