The Best Park & Garden Wedding Venues in Holtwood, PA

The Best Park & Garden Wedding Venues in Holtwood, PA

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71 Wedding Venues in Holtwood, PA

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The Cottage at Reisterstown 
Reisterstown, MD
  • Up to 100 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Historic Indoor/Outdoor Published Wedding Venue in the Heart of Reisterstown, Home to Intimate, Elegant Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions. We invite you to experience The Cottage and our distinct approach to weddings. We realize every couple is unique and our weddings reflect our clients individual taste. Give us your vision and we will make it a reality.We want you to have your wedding and celebration your way! You have the luxury to hire the planner, DJ, caterer, decorator etc. of your choice. You also have the option to utilize our recommended vendors.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Feels like a getaway
  • Provides event staff
  • Flexible event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you prefer a more modern aesthetic
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No on-premises lodging options
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Hagley Museum And Library 
Wilmington, DE
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Hagley Museum and Library is an historic wedding venue in Wilmington, Delaware. The venue is located on the property of a nineteenth-century estate, the original home of the du Pont family, now home to Hagley Museum. With 235 acres of grassy meadows, towering trees, and historic heirloom gardens along the banks of the Brandywine River, you're sure to capture incredible photos of your special day. The property features three distinct event facilities for hosting weddings, the capacity varying from an intimate gathering of 20 guests or fewer, to an outdoor celebration with 200 guests.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Dressing room available

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No all-inclusive dining options
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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Greektown Square & Event Center 
Baltimore, MD
  • Up to 1500 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,500

Greektown Square & Event Center is an elegant wedding venue based in Baltimore. This unique venue features three indoor and outdoor spaces for your celebration -- but serves only one wedding at a time. Celebration Room seats 175 with a private bridal suite, fixed bar, and direct access to the outdoors. This contemporary space is perfect for your ceremony or an intimate reception. The beautiful Grand Ballroom is accentuated with imported European chandeliers, seats 425 with a private bridal suite, fixed bar, raised stage, fixed dance floor, two balconies and direct access to the outdoor space. The spacious Outdoor Courtyard can host up to 800 seated and approximately 2,000 guests for a cocktail reception. The space features a complete Amphitheater with a large raised stage, dance floor and outdoor concession windows. Utilizing all three spaces for their Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception, couples have the freedom to create an awe-inspiring wedding that your guests will never forget!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Flexible event spaces
  • Designed for grand celebrations
  • Full catering menu to choose from

Venue considerations

  • Does not provide event staff
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • No on-site guest accommodations
ammoora 
Baltimore, MD
  • Up to 225 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

Exclusively located at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Baltimore, Ammoora's private dining offerings extend beyond its dining rooms to encompass unique venues within the property. Truly a notable destination for your special day when paired with Ammoora's elevated experiences, all curated by our sophisticated, caring team of event specialists ready to orchestrate your distinct vison for your engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner. ceremony, reception or farewell brunch.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Has a glamorous vibe
  • Bridal suite on site

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Dance floor not included
The Waterfall 
Claymont, DE
  • Up to 500 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $12,000

From classical European to contemporary design, the exquisite décor of The Waterfall captures the imagination and creativity of the mind. Our two ethereal ballrooms – unique and remarkable in their own ways – set the stage for your fairy-tale event. The Waterfall offers all-inclusive wedding packages, simplifying your planning. Choose your photographer, DJ, and florist, and we handle the rest: catering, lighting, and cakes. Enjoy a top-shelf open bar, culinary stations, 30+ hors d'oeuvres, a four-course gourmet dinner, opulent desserts, and a champagne tower. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. We use high-quality, local ingredients. From ceremony to last dance, The Waterfall ensures a memorable wedding.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides catering services
  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Lush gardens

Venue considerations

  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • No on-site bridal suite
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Antrim 1844 
Taneytown, MD
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $12,600

Escape for the wedding of your dreams in the timeless elegance of picturesque Rose Gardens. Surrounded by 24-acres of manicured lawns and historic architecture, the historic Antrim 1844 will dazzle your guests with superb cuisine and exceptional service.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Promotes a party atmosphere
  • Provides setup and cleanup
  • Combines timeless elegance with history

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Howard County Conservancy 
Woodstock, MD
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,200

The Howard County Conservancy is a countryside wedding venue located just 15 minutes from Columbia and Ellicott City. With multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces, and 8 ceremony location options, this nature center is available to host a range of wedding celebrations. Couples are sure to find an idyllic location for their ceremony and/or reception. Situated between Baltimore and DC, HCC offers a tranquil setting and captivating natural scenes as a backdrop. Exchange vows embraced by abundant Maryland flora and fauna. For couples looking for a rustic feel, Montjoy Barn is the perfect place to hold romantic ceremonies and beautiful wedding photos. For celebrations held indoors, The Gudelsky Environmental Education Center can accommodate anywhere between 50 and 200 people, dependent on the selected event layout. This building offers a space flooded with natural light and exposed wooden beams. Rentals include usage of a spacious covered terrace and the Clark Native Plant Garden.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Picturesque garden backdrop
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Provides event staff

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • No on-premises lodging options
Hilltop House 
Devon, PA
  • Up to 140 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Sitting atop twenty-three acres of picturesque Chester County countryside, the exquisite Main Line estate known as Hilltop House includes grand formal gardens, fountains, apple orchards, and sloping meadows. Built in 1894, this unique and elegant mansion in Devon, Pennsylvania, was home to several prominent Main Line families until it was renovated for public use in 2005. Generous rooms with multiple entryways provide easy traffic flow throughout the spacious wood-paneled interiors, verandas, and terraces. The venue can accommodate up to 135 guests and has ample convenient parking, just steps from the front entryway.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Classic, vintage atmosphere
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Picturesque garden backdrop

Venue considerations

  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Does not allow pets
Brittland Manor/ River Lodge 
Chestertown, MD
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $45,000

Historic mansion, river vistas and forever fields, the world of Brittland personifies an old world luxury elegance in a rural setting. The hilltop setting commands magnificent views of the Chester River. Brittland Manor gives the discerning couple a series of settings and moods to create their distinctive celebration. This secluded mansion has a garden, pool, wildlife pond, 530 riverside acres, and woodside fields. A waterfront cottage perfectly compliments the 530 acre Brittland Manor estate. It offers a rustic riverside setting for ceremony and/or a rehearsal dinner.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Rustic yet refined style
  • Surrounded by nature

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No venue-provided food services
  • Does not have a dance floor
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Ballroom at Ellis Preserve 
Newtown Square, PA
  • Up to 260 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $14,000

Finley Catering’s suburban location, The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve, is a perfect complement to our center city locations. Opened in the Fall of 2016, The Ballroom stands as our 4th historical landmark in a pastoral green setting. All staffed and catered in-house, The grand Greek revival facility with its towering columns continues to honor the legacy of Charles Ellis, a local entrepreneur. Built in 1932, the location was used as a school for girls around the Philadelphia area. Now, Finley Catering plans to bring a totally new dimension to our brides and corporate clients by combining our culinary expertise and top-notch service with the idyllic grounds for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour along with the state-of-the-art grandiose Ballroom for your dinner and reception. An even better add on, the once- dorm like cottages next door are the perfect backdrop to many first look and couples portraits onsite.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Lush gardens
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
Historic Waverly Mansion 
Marriottsville, MD
  • Up to 125 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $800

Historic Waverly Mansion is located in Marriottsville, Maryland. This 1760's era estate is a the perfect setting of an intimate garden wedding and reception! The Mansion and property is owned and operated by Howard County Government's Recreation and Parks Department and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Waverly Mansion is considered an outdoor venue. The property includes beautifully maintained gardens, the historic Mansion, and rustic barn. During our peak rental season, a 60x40ft event tent is included in wedding rentals. Historic Waverly provides the location and property amenities while the Permit Holder provides all vendors, including an approved full-service Caterer and Wedding Coordinator. Historic Waverly Mansion is a Howard County Park. Howard County Recreation and Park guidelines apply to all scheduled events and are different from privately owned venues. Please reach out via email for our full availability.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe
  • Lush gardens
  • Raw space for complete customization

Venue considerations

  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Does not allow pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible

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About wedding venues in Holtwood, PA

Why Is Pennsylvania an Extraordinary Wedding Destination?

Pennsylvania gives you an incredible wedding landscape that blends 18th-century colonial estates with industrial-chic spaces and stunning countryside settings. In Philadelphia you'll find historical landmarks featuring elegant Federal-style architecture while Pittsburgh offers converted warehouses with character-rich exposed brick and original iron beams. Head to Lancaster County and you can celebrate in authentic Amish-country barns with soaring post-and-beam construction and cathedral ceilings. The Poconos showcase dramatic mountain backdrops that really transform during peak wedding season in October when the fall foliage puts on a spectacular show for your special day.

What Are the Average Wedding Costs in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania venue costs typically run $6,100-$7,400 which puts you comfortably below the national average of $6,500-$12,000. Your venue will take up about 15% of your total wedding budget in Pennsylvania. Your overall costs will scale based on how many people you invite:

Guest CountTotal Wedding Budget
50 guests$19,826
100 guests$32,815
150 guests$45,028
200 guests$55,946
250 guests$66,864
300 guests$77,783

October books up fastest in Pennsylvania so plan accordingly if you're dreaming of those fall colors.

Where Can You Find Accessible Wedding Venues in Pennsylvania?

The Portico at Awbury Arboretum in Philadelphia offers fully wheelchair-accessible spaces that can seat up to 150 guests for your ceremony. They provide gender-inclusive restrooms and welcome service animals too. Elmwood Park Zoo in Montgomery County gives you a unique outdoor wedding experience with both indoor and outdoor options including their beautiful Canopy Gardens Hall. Sylvan Ridge Farm nestled in the Pocono Mountains specializes in full-weekend celebrations with spaces that balance rustic charm and refined elegance for your multi-day festivities.

Which Pennsylvania Venues Offer Enhanced Remote Participation?

Cityline Event Center in Pittsburgh features cutting-edge amenities that support advanced streaming options for guests who can't attend in person. You can enhance remote experiences by incorporating virtual reality elements interactive livestreaming with real-time guest participation and comprehensive social media integration. When you're venue shopping prioritize places with robust internet infrastructure to ensure high-quality streaming capabilities for your remote participants. Fast connections make all the difference.

Where Can Foodies Find Outstanding Culinary Experiences in Pennsylvania?

Terrain at Styer's in Glen Mills stands out for food-lovers with exceptional seasonal menus that showcase locally sourced ingredients. You'll love the farm-to-table approach. The Farmhouse at People's Light in Malvern gives you that perfect blend of rustic charm and sophisticated dining experiences your guests will rave about. Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn offers truly exquisite settings paired with refined wedding cuisine that impresses even the most discerning palates. Normandy Farm Hotel in Blue Bell delivers rustic chic aesthetics alongside attentive service and remarkable food that elevates your celebration.

How Do Seasonal Considerations Affect Pennsylvania Venues?

Fall weddings in Pennsylvania feature dramatic foliage transformations where sugar maples create natural cathedrals of red and gold around your ceremony. Winter celebrations often include cozy fire pit areas and indoor spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows that preserve those mountain views while keeping everyone comfortable. Spring venues showcase flowering dogwoods and redbud trees that add natural beauty without extra decor costs. Summer weddings typically utilize cooling stations and covered outdoor areas to help everyone stay comfortable during Pennsylvania's humid July afternoons. The season really shapes your experience.

What Should You Ask When Touring Pennsylvania Wedding Venues?

Ask about sound ordinance restrictions especially in historic districts where noise limitations might affect your party timeline. Find out if venues allow outside catering for cultural food requirements you might have. Check whether spaces have dedicated power supplies for entertainment equipment to avoid day-of surprises. Inquire about separate areas for cocktail hours during room transitions so guests aren't left waiting awkwardly. Also confirm whether venue staff assists with setup and breakdown of your personal decorations as policies vary widely between properties.

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