Top 22 Lehigh Valley Wedding Venues You Need to Know About
Find Your Perfect Wedding Venue in the Lehigh Valley
Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable moments of your life, and choosing the perfect venue sets the stage for a truly unforgettable experience. So when it comes to choosing a wedding venue, you want it to fit you like a glove. As a Lehigh Valley wedding officiant, I know that our local wedding venues run the gamut from tiny event spaces for the most intimate elopement, to farm and barn venues, to grand ballrooms that can play host to many hundreds of guests. But sifting through huge websites to find just the right one for your wedding day can be challenging.
Today I’m going to give you the run down on some of my favorite wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley - just Lehigh Valley wedding venues. I won’t throw in any from distant cities or different states. This region is my home, and where I’ve officiated more than one hundred weddings. It has amazing places to get married. Aside from offering a wide diversity of settings, atmospheres, and price points, Lehigh Valley wedding venues are all conveniently situated between New York City and Philadelphia, making this area a great intermediate point to bring your guests together.
The largest towns in the Lehigh Valley are Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, each surrounded by more rural areas and farmland. In the cities you’ll find historic properties and boutique hotel venues, while the countryside boasts many rustic barn and vineyard venues that can play host your wedding day. When considering your options for wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley, you have a wealth of different venue types to choose from.
Whatever you have in mind for your wedding day, the information below will help you select the venue that’s a perfect match. Everything here is based on my opinion and my direct experience at these venues. Don’t miss the information tucked into the “details” drop down menu for each venue!
At the bottom of this post I’ve included a few more ways you might want to search out your perfect Lehigh Valley wedding venue. You’ll find a map showing the locations of each venue included in this blog, an index you can use to see which venues provide the features or services that are most important to you, and finally a gallery featuring the work of talented local wedding photographers who are already familiar with these venues.
And of course, if you already have some idea which venues you’re interested in, the handy jump links right here will take you straight to the entries you want to learn more about.
Allentown Brew Works
Fegley’s Allentown Brew Works weddings ● photo credits: Jordan DeNike Photography (L), PhotoSynthesis Photography (R)
Venue Type: brewery, ballroom, event space • Guest Capacity: 180 • Vibe: urban, laid back, brews
All the couples who have booked me to officiate their Allentown Brew Works weddings have had a love of beer in common. Not surprising, right? But there’s far more than house-made beer to draw you to this downtown Allentown wedding venue. You get to choose two of their four diverse event spaces to book as part of your wedding package, and you can also opt to continue your after-party on the premises until the place shuts down at 2am! Event spaces here vary in guest capacity, and each one has its own character. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all venue.
To top it off, the Allentown Brew Works is one of the few Lehigh Valley wedding venues that has a certified event planner as their events manager. To have that available to you at a venue that books only one wedding per day is remarkable. And of course, if you’d like to include a beer-blending ritual within your wedding ceremony, you can choose a light and a dark beer from among the house offerings. So if you’re looking for a venue that matches your urban and unpretentious sensibilities, this is the place!
What makes this place special: You have a wide variety of event spaces to choose from at this budget-friendly Lehigh Valley wedding venue, along with the help of a certified event planner on staff.
What this officiant loves about the Allentown Brew Works: It’s is an obvious choice for beer aficionados, and it has a laid-back, unpretentious feel that makes it stand out from other venues.
Allentown Brew Works website • Contact: Rosanna Sankari, rosanna@thebrewworks.com, 610.433.7777 ext. 13
812 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
ArtsQuest Bethlehem weddings ● Photo credit: Paul Bartholemew
Venue type: Event Center • Guest Capacity: 500 • Vibe: kinetic, historic-industrial, and well…artsy.
The ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks is an important cultural and historic space in Bethlehem, PA. With an in-house (two screen) cinema and multiple performance areas, it’s not exclusively a wedding venue, though it plays host to many wedding ceremonies and receptions throughout the year.
This unique Lehigh Valley wedding venue offers a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, all brimming with character. And the iconic steel stacks that loom over the venue add a statement-making backdrop. The enormous floor-to-ceiling windows that face the blast furnaces, as well as the visible girders, pay homage to the Bethlehem steelmaking history of this site while creating an atmosphere that is at once industrial and warm.
There are many grace notes here and you don’t have to look very hard to find them. Examples include the colorful and intricate blown glass sculpture that represents the four seasons, and the outdoor covered deck that offers superb views of the entire campus and beyond. ArtsQuest’s event staff stress that there is no cookie-cutter approach when planning your event. They meet your vision and personally help you bring it to life. All of the weddings that I’ve had the opportunity to officiate here have run very smoothly thanks to these professionals who clearly love what they do.
What makes this place special: The vibrant artistic ambiance and historic setting.
What this officiant loves about ArtsQuest: Even though you can host a large wedding here, there’s something about this venue which feels like an intimate, boutique space.
ArtsQuest Website • Contact: Molly McGovern, mmcgovern@artsquest.org, 610.332.1304
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
The Aster Ballroom
Venue Type: hotel & ballroom • Guest Capacity: 200 • Vibe: contemporary, elegant, inviting
The Aster Ballroom is a relative newcomer to the Lehigh Valley wedding venue scene, but it’s run with the polish and dedication that only an event staff with decades of experience can provide. Couples can rely on all sorts of in-house services here to lighten the load of wedding planning. High-end catering and linens are part of each package, along with full bartending service. As part of the Hyatt Hotel, the Aster Ballroom also has the added advantage of offering plenty of lodging in generously sized rooms.
You can choose a landscaped outdoor location for your ceremony, knowing there’s a spacious indoor option if the weather chooses not to cooperate. And the modern design ensures that every space (even the outdoors) is fully accessible for all guests. This is a relatively rare quality in wedding venues that offer outdoor ceremony spaces.
The ballroom can be configured to host up to 200 of your guests, with a dance floor. The Aster Ballroom takes on just one wedding per day, so that they can give each couple their undivided care and attention. Overall, there’s a straightforward elegance here, paired with the quiet competence of professionalism, that makes this a great choice for couples looking for a modern setting and attentive service for their wedding day.
What makes this place special: The combination of a fresh new space with extremely experienced staff.
What this officiant loves about the Aster Ballroom: This is one of the top choices for wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley for couples who want someone else to sweat the details so they can simply enjoy themselves. So much is provided here!
Aster Ballroom website • Contact: Christine Prantow, christine.prantow@hyatt.com, 484.229.3238
621 Grange Road, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18106
Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Bear Creek Mountain Resort Weddings, photocredits: Blacklevel Photography
Venue type: destination mountain resort • Guest Capacity: 250 • Vibe: outdoorsy, modern, active
Of all the wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley, Bear Creek Mountain Resort boasts the largest property and most expansive offerings when it comes to onsite amenities. This venue has it all: mountain views, high levels of personal service, rustic vibes, and the convenience of all-inclusive wedding packages.
The couples I’ve officiated for at Bear Creek told me they were drawn to it for its naturalistic setting, and because everything they were looking for was provided on premises. Some of them have been quite athletic and these couples loved all the outdoor activities that were available at the Resort.
Tucked up on Doe Mountain, Bear Creek has no comparable wedding venue in the Lehigh Valley. More than 300 wooded acres, ski slopes, miles of hiking trails, and tennis courts make it unique, and a destination in its own right. The varied outdoor areas make for truly stunning photo ops in each season too.
What makes this place special: The great versatility in the size and ambiance of the indoor spaces.
What this officiant loves about Bear Creek: The stately and beautifully landscaped outdoor ceremony sites.
Bear Creek Mountain website • Contact: Travis, travisw@bcmr.com & Aimee, aimee@bcmr.com
101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie, Pennsylvania 18062
Bell Gate Farm
Bell Gate Farm weddings • photo credits: Bell Gate Farm (L), John Wirick Photography (R)
Venue Type: farm & barn • Guest Capacity: 268 • Vibe: welcoming, rural but Gatsbyesque
Many wedding venues say that they want to give their couples the feeling of being at home and being taken care of by family. This is much easier said than done. At Bell Gate Farm, you can see the thought and planning that brings those goals to reality.
It’s not just that rooms and areas of the property are named for family members, employees, and pets. Owner Stephanie Stevens believes that delivering the highest service requires undivided attention, so there is only one event per day at Bell Gate Farm. Each wedding couple and their guests have the entire property to themselves, and the full support of producers who work closely with couples to deliver day-of production.
Guests are encouraged to wander and roam, making full use of the property. This Coopersburg wedding venue is unusual in offering three already-curated outdoor ceremony spaces to choose from – all lovely! But you can also choose to create your own space, making it unique to yourself.
What makes this place special: “The Bell Gate Farm experience” starts with the rich history of the property, a business that truly thinks of their work as a labor of love, and a full production team day-of, ensuring a stress-free day.
What this officiant loves about Bell Gate Farm: I struggle to do justice to the “Prohibition Room” which was converted from a cow shed into a luxurious amalgamation of comfort and nostalgia with an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary furniture. Ideal for cocktail hour, it blends Gatsbyesque, gin-joint glamour with vintage steamer trunk vibes.
Bell Gate Farm Website • Contact: Stephanie Stevens, stephanie@bellgatefarm.com, 412.897.2812
7081 Bell Gate Road, Coopersburg, Pennsylvania 18036
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Brookside Country Club
Brookside Country Club weddings • photo credits: Lisa Hornak Photography (L), CAG Photography (R)
Venue Type: country club, ballroom • Guest Capacity: 225 • Vibe: modern-rural, tasteful
The Brookside Country Club in Macungie offers wedding couples the best of both worlds – it’s in the heart of the Lehigh Valley but feels like a secluded retreat from the hubbub of life. Modern and elegant, the Brookside Country Club continues to update its space with carefully managed renovations. The beautiful outdoor ceremony space is an expansive cobblestone patio, framed in the distance by the hills that define the Lehigh Valley.
Focusing on only one event per day, the events staff go above and beyond to ensure that couples feel well taken care of, and to make sure every detail is handled seamlessly. The ballroom space can be configured to the size of your guest list and has ample room for both dining and dancing. This Lehigh Valley wedding venue looks good throughout the year, and is well-equipped to handle outdoor ceremonies during the “shoulder months” when the weather can’t be counted on to cooperate.
What makes this place special: A private club atmosphere that is open to non-members.
What this officiant loves about the Brookside Country Club: It already has a lot to offer as a wedding venue, and getting a peek at the renovations that are planned makes me even more excited about what the future holds!
Brookside Country Club Website • Contact: Claire Spesak, cspesak@bcc1929.org, 484.224.5502
901 Willow Lane, Macungie, Pennsylvania 18062
Delta by Marriott
Delta by Marriott, Breinigsville weddings ● photo credits: Alysha Yoder Photography
Venue Type: hotel & ballroom • Guest Capacity: 700 • Vibe: modern, sleek, upscale
The newly-renovated Delta by Marriott in Breinigsville can accommodate up to 700(!) of your guests, making it one of the largest capacity wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley. They also offer a dedicated team of professional, highly experienced event planners, who bring next-level customer service to the preparations for your wedding. The hotel is noted for its talented culinary staff, customized menus, and excellent cuisine. The 12,000 square feet of ballroom space can be configured in various sizes and layouts. If you’re planning a more intimate gathering, the restaurant patio offers a cozy, comfortable space for weddings with 40 or fewer guests. In-house catering works with each couple to prepare dishes drawn from global cuisines. The Delta by Marriott in Breinigsville has hosted a number of Southeast Asian weddings and can recommend caterers skilled in preparing the dishes of those cultures.
What makes this place special: Delta by Marriott in Breinigsville has earned the distinction of being in the top five Marriott properties worldwide in customer service satisfaction. Whatever the size of your wedding, you’ll be in good hands at Delta by Marriott. That sort of dedication is exactly what you want when it comes to choosing a wedding venue.
What this officiant loves about Delta by Marriott: You really can have it all here, and of all the wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley, the Delta by Marriott has one of the largest guest capacities.
Delta by Marriott Website • Contact: Regina Navickas, rnavickas@mjhotels.com, 610.530.4622
7736 Adrienne Drive, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania 18031
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Domaine Pterion Vineyard & Winery
Domaine Pterion weddings ● photo credit: Domaine Pterion
Venue Type: farm & barn, vineyard & winery • Guest Capacity: 160 • Vibe: breathtaking, historic, rural
As of 2023, Domaine Pterion is a newcomer to the Lehigh Valley wedding venue scene. Perched atop South Mountain in Macungie, this vineyard and barn estate provides a feeling of being far removed from the city, almost as though you’ve stepped into a corner of French wine country. The dry, European-style red and white wines they produce here would also give that impression.
And yet the magnificent building that takes pride of place is a piece of Pennsylvania history. This stunningly renovated barn provides a warm and elegant lounge space on the lower level, and a light-drenched reception space defined by massive wooden beams on the upper level. No detail has been neglected, and even better, the renovations have made all areas accessible to those with mobility concerns. Whatever your vision, Domaine Pterion will make a beautiful setting for your wedding.
What makes this place special: The feeling of seclusion among the gorgeously renovated historic buildings, and beauty everywhere you look. You’ll want to stay forever!
What this officiant loves about Domaine Pterion: This is a breathtaking venue!
Domaine Pterion Vineyard & Winery Website • Contact: Elizabeth O’Rourke, 610.417.9446
6501 Saint Peters Road, Macungie, Pennsylvania 18062
event center at blue
event center at blue weddings ● photo credits: event center at blue
Venue Type: ballroom & event space • Guest Capacity: 400 • Vibe: classy, modern, upbeat
Some venues seem like closely held secrets, despite their status as well-seasoned and beautiful event spaces. The event center at blue is one example. There’s a lot more here than initially meets the eye as you arrive at this Bethlehem wedding venue. Not only are there more and larger spaces than you might imagine, but the experience, dedication, and warmth of the events staff also make the event center a stand-out among Lehigh Valley wedding venues. You have many options here, from a ballroom that can be configured to the size of your large guest list, to more intimate spaces if you are planning a smaller wedding. There’s also an outdoor courtyard for your ceremony and/or cocktail hour.
Couples praise the event staff here consistently, so you can rely on attentive, responsive, and very professional support and guidance. There’s a very highly regarded grillhouse restaurant within this property too. This means that the in-house catering that the event center provides is fine dining level cuisine. Unlike some ballroom properties, the event center at blue has outdoor areas with great landscaping that add another dimension to the venue.
What makes this place special: One of the largest capacity wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley. Top notch catering and very personalized attention from staff.
What this officiant loves about the event center at blue: The fact that this ballroom venue also has a truly gorgeous patio area that serves as both a ceremony site and a lovely place for your guests to get some air as the sun goes down.
event center at blue website • Contact: Gina Gurgick, ggurgick@bluegrillhouse.com, 610.691.7777 ext. 117
4431 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18020
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The Farm Bakery & Events
The Farm Bakery & Events weddings ● photo credits: Anna Claire Photography
Venue Type: farm & barn • Guest Capacity: 200 • Vibe: rustic, warm, peaceful
The Farm Bakery & Events wedding venue in Bucks County sits on more than 50 acres of tree-lined fields and farmland. From bank barns to amazing desserts, from a mobile bar to fire pits and yard games, this place has so much flair to offer couples searching for their Lehigh Valley wedding venue.
Two barns have been beautifully restored and renovated to provide various spaces that feel rustic, modern, sleek, vintage, and like your favorite family backyard. The gorgeous and historic Seed Barn serves as the main indoor reception area. The attached large deck can be tented and is great for cocktails. Guests naturally tend to congregate on the expansive elevated deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped ceremony site. Their Harvest Barn is fully temperature controlled and they have inclement weather packages. The lower level of the Harvest Barn can also host cocktails, receptions for smaller weddings, and serve as an indoor ceremony space if needed.
The Farm Bakery offers a nearly all-inclusive package, but couples who prefer an a la carte approach are welcome to bring in food trucks or their choice of caterers. Not to be missed though is the Farm Bakery’s signature dessert table, which is included in each package.
What makes this place special: Whether you want expert help to make your vision a reality, or prefer to take a DIY approach to your wedding, The Farm Bakery & Events will meet and support you where you’re at.
What this officiant loves about The Farm Bakery & Events: The Seed Barn has a happy, welcoming, sun-warmed wood beam ambiance, even when it’s not set up for an event. And the hand-crafted desserts are to die for!
Farm Bakery & Events Website • Contact: Becca Lynde, info@thefarmbakeryandevents.com
2475 West Zion Hill Road, Quakertown, Pennsylvania 18951
Folino Estate
Folino Estate weddings ● photo credit: Moon Honey Photography
Venue Type: vineyard & winery • Guest Capacity: 200 • Vibe: Italian villa, expansive grandeur
Of all the wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley, this is the one that will make you feel like you’ve stepped from Pennsylvania farmland, directly onto the grounds of an Italian Villa. Folino Estate in Kutztown has it all: a wide selection of award-winning wines, multiple indoor areas that are fully temperature controlled, innumerable spots for amazing photo opportunities, experienced and attentive staff to help you bring your wedding vision to light, gourmet cuisine, and a lovely outdoor ceremony site. There are so many details on this 54-acre vineyard that add ambiance – oak wine barrels, an antique wine press, and high beamed ceilings. You also benefit from the undivided attention of Folino’s staff on your special day, because they host only one wedding per day.
What makes this place special: Feels like you’re getting away to Tuscany without leaving the Lehigh Valley. One of the very few vineyard and winery venues in the Lehigh Valley.
What this officiant loves about Folino Estate: The way it blends a sense of grandeur with the kind of care you only receive from a multi-generation family business.
Folino Estate Website • Contact: info@folinoestate.com, 484.452.3633 x306
340 Old U.S. 22, Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530
Fox & Finch Studio
Fox & Finch Studio weddings ● photo credits: By the Maker
Venue Type: studio • Guest Capacity: 40 • Vibe: intimate, vintage, Bohemian
One of only two loft studio wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley, Fox & Finch Studio in Fountain Hill is a top choice for DIY types planning an intimate wedding. Up to 40 of your guests can be seated in this airy, beautiful space. Some might call it a bonus, but others might see it as the main draw: along with your booking you also get access to nearly the entire inventory of Fox & Finch’s amazing vintage rentals.
With an open floor plan and vintage furniture and props to work with, it’s so easy to customize this blank canvas space to reflect your own aesthetic. And the abundant natural light will mean your wedding photos turn out beautifully. This Lehigh Valley wedding venue is definitely a good match if your taste runs to Boho, modern vintage, or shabby chic. Whatever your style, your small wedding will be memorable here!
What makes this place special: All the vintage rentals you get access to as part of your booking!
What this officiant loves about Fox & Finch: The anything-is-possible, very laid back vibe of this studio venue.
Fox & Finch Studio Website • Contact: Abby, foxandfinchstudio@gmail.com, 610.653.7850
945 Broadway, Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania 18015
Glasbern Inn
Glasbern Inn weddings • photo credit Moon Honey Photography
Venue Type: farm & barn, historic inn • Guest Capacity: 180 • Vibe: hidden, lush, romantic
There’s something about The Glasbern Inn and its setting that’s very difficult to capture in words. This wedding venue sits in a hidden corner of the western edge of the Lehigh Valley, but it feels as though you’ve stepped into another world – a peaceful, lush, and hidden world, like something out of an old tale. I’ve officiated many weddings at Glasbern, and yet every time I return, there are new parts of the venue to appreciate. I don’t know when they’re getting all this work done, but there always seems to be something gorgeous and new on each wedding day.
Aside from the way the many buildings harmonize beautifully with the landscape around them, Glasbern has much to offer as a wedding venue. For one thing, the staff is long-serving, dedicated, and highly experienced. They’ve always ensured that things run very smoothly when I’ve officiated here. Another aspect of Glasbern that makes it stand out is the farm-to-table approach they take to their amazing cuisine. Many of the ingredients are grown and produced onsite, and what they don’t grow themselves, they do their best to find nearby. This Fogelsville wedding venue has strong relationships with many local farms.
You have the choice of two different venues within Glasbern for your wedding, both genuinely lovely. And because this is also an award-winning Historic Inn, you and at least some of your guests can settle in for your wedding weekend. You’ll have the option for a block of up to 20 rooms.
What makes this place special: No other Lehigh Valley wedding venue that I know of has such a commitment to locally sourced ingredients. If this issue matters to you, this is your venue!
What this officiant loves about the Glasbern Inn: Its hidden feeling, and its well-earned reputation as one of the Lehigh Valley’s premier wedding venues.
The Glasbern Inn Website • Contact: Megan, megan@glasbern.com
2141 Packhouse Road, Fogelsville, Pennsylvania 18051
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The Grove at Kempton
The Grove at Kempton weddings ● photo credits: @starfieldweddingphotographyllc (L), Kristen Mak Photography (R)
Venue Type: farm & barn • Guest Capacity: 200 • Vibe: rustic, private, homey
The husband-and-wife owner team at the Grove at Kempton go above and beyond to make each couple feel like they’re in their own backyard - only better. There’s a spacious barn with tons of character, and rustic but minimal décor already in place, so that you can truly make it your own. Choose from an indoor or outdoor ceremony site, and the upper or lower levels of the barn, depending on your preferences and the size of your guest list.
In the evening, enjoy the fire pit, and the beautifully landscaped grounds. Set in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania farm country, the Grove at Kempton allows you to have the run of the place and still have the owners’ attentive support.
What makes this place special: If you’re looking for a Lehigh Valley wedding venue that offers amazing photo opportunities, a clean slate for your wedding vision, and genuine warmth that won’t break the bank, this is the place to be!
What this officiant loves about the Grove at Kempton: A lovely, rustic, and romantic atmosphere with truly caring owners.
The Grove at Kempton Website • Contact: thegroveatkempton@gmail.com
2758 PA-143, Kempton, Pennsylvania 19529
Historic Americus Hotel
The Historic Americus Hotel weddings ● photo credits: The Historic Americus Hotel
Venue Type: historic hotel, ballroom • Guest Capacity: 300 • Vibe: elegant, retro, downtown
Historic Americus Hotel is both a venerable institution with nearly a century-long pedigree, and a newly re-opened boutique hotel now serving as a retro wedding venue. Stepping into the lobby of the Americus, you immediately feel the ambiance of a bygone era. There are multiple ballroom spaces here to accommodate your wedding ceremony and reception, and you can have most or all of your guests stay at the hotel with you!
The Grand Ballroom here has so many original fixtures from its 1927 opening, and the high ceiling lends a Jazz Age feeling to this space. The somewhat smaller Skyline ballroom, situated on the 11th floor, has a more intimate feeling, and provides views of all of Allentown. You can step out onto a balcony for amazing photo opportunities. These two different spaces mean that the Americus Hotel can offer a range of options for your wedding day.
Whichever space you choose in this downtown Allentown wedding venue, you also get the bonus of being able to continue your wedding day festivities with the use of the elegant lobby as an after-party space. If a quieter and more intimate space appeals, there’s the mezzanine level overlooking the lobby that’s also an art gallery showing off the work of local painters.
What makes this place special: There are very few wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley that can transport you back in time while offering so many modern comforts.
What this officiant loves about the Historic Americus Hotel: This Allentown wedding venue combines a regal atmosphere with warm, friendly service, and great cuisine.
Americus Hotel Website • Contact: Anne, events@americushotel.com, 610.437.2327
555 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101
The Lehigh Valley Zoo
Lehigh Valley Zoo weddings ● photo credits: Liz Keiser Photography (T), John Cordes (B)
Venue Type: zoo! • Guest Capacity: 220 • Vibe: exotic, vibrant, fun
As a wedding venue, the Lehigh Valley Zoo offers special experiences that no others can. Here you can hold your outdoor ceremony in the dramatic Otter Amphitheater, at the Swan Pond, or on the Penguin Bricks. Coming soon is an indoor ceremony site too: Habitat Madagascar is scheduled to open in spring of 2023 and will be able to accommodate small weddings with up to 35 guests.
You can also select animal ambassadors to interact with you and your guests under the supervision of a Zoo Educator. This wedding venue is an obvious choice for animal lovers and couples looking for something truly different that guests will not forget.
What makes this place special: It’s a zoo! Where else can you host a cocktail hour with penguins, giraffes, and sloths?
What this officiant loves about the Lehigh Valley Zoo: Luani and Piper - the river otters - have achieved felonious levels of cuteness.
Lehigh Valley Zoo Website • Contact: Elise Yardley, eyardley@lvzoo.org, 610.799.4171 ext. 248
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, Pennsylvania 18078
Monterre Vineyards
Monterre Vineyards weddings ● photo credit Moon Honey Photography
Venue Type: farm & vineyard • Guest Capacity: 125 • Vibe: romantic, rural, sophisticated
This Lehigh Valley wedding venue has everything you could want for your wedding day. From picturesque rows of grapevines to the majestic oak tree where outdoor ceremonies are held, you’ll be wowed by the tour of the property. Set in Orefield, on the western side of the Lehigh Valley, Monterre Vineyards has indoor spaces that are both elegant and full of character.
This is a family business, and it shows in the ways that staff look after each couple and see to all the little details. You have the option of bringing in most of your own vendors, but you can also allow the professional and responsive team to arrange many items on your to-do list. The food by Roots Catering is superb, and after you’ve enjoyed an amazing dinner with your guests, you can revisit the light-strung oak tree with your photographer for its amazing, fairytale ambience.
What makes this place special: Having your ceremony by the oak tree, and the pictures you’ll take there after dark!
What this officiant loves about Monterre Vineyards: This venue somehow manages to feel both cozy and wide-open to the countryside at the same time. Perfect for your rural Pennsylvania wedding!
Monterre Vineyards Website • Contact: info@monterrevineyards.com
6341 Kernsville Road, Orefield, Pennsylvania 18069
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Olde Homestead Golf Club
Old Homestead Golf Club weddings ● photo credit: Olde Homestead Golf Club
Venue Type: farm & barn, golf club • Guest Capacity: 230 • Vibe: expansive, rustic, outdoorsy
The Olde Homestead Golf Club is tucked away in a peaceful corner of the Lehigh Valley. Lovingly stewarded by nine(!) generations of the same family, the connection and dedication to the beauty of the 250 acres are evident. For your Olde Homestead wedding, you have a choice of two venues, each with its own outdoor ceremony site. Both offer expansive views and a feeling of privacy. And whichever site you choose, you’ll benefit from the care of their genuinely warm and welcoming staff. The stunning Bank Barn can be dressed up for a rustic-modern wedding, or dressed down for a true country-casual vibe, and can seat up to 230 of your guests. A smaller guest list might make the Carriage House the natural choice. Here you’ll find a cozy atmosphere, complete with a dressing suite and full bar!
What makes this venue special: The open spaces with beautiful views, a sense of privacy, welcoming staff and the lights! Of all local wedding venues, the Olde Homestead has been a family business for the longest time.
What this officiant loves about the Olde Homestead: This venue’s way with string lights is one of my strongest impressions of this wedding venue, along with the warmth of the staff. From the Magic Tree, which glows at night with thousands of colored strands, to the Edison lights which bring an elegant vintage glow to the reception spaces, they have elevated this simple piece of décor to an art form.
Olde Homestead Golf Club Website • Contact: Leah Nichols, leah@oldehomesteadgolfclub.com, 610.298.4653
6598 Route 309, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania 18066
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The Sayre Mansion Inn
Sayre Mansion Inn weddings ● photo credits: Adrienne Matz Photography (L), Alyssa Andrew Photography (R)
Venue Type: historic B&B • Guest Capacity: 150 • Vibe: stately, embracing, versatile
This charming Bethlehem wedding venue has a special character that stems from its origin as a rambling family home. Built at the turn of the 20th century, The Sayre Mansion Inn perches atop Fountain Hill and provides a very special ambiance for your wedding day. Many wedding venues promise that you can make the place your own, and they mean that so far as décor goes. At Sayre Mansion, you not only get to decorate as you wish. You also have the option to settle in, and make the mansion your home base for yourself and quite a few of your guests.
Only one event per day is ever scheduled at the Sayre Mansion, so you can be sure you will benefit from the staff’s full attention. This Lehigh Valley wedding venue offers a rare degree of versatility. As a wedding venue, it has a distinctive flow from one cozy space to the next that feels different from most venues that are designed and built as event spaces.
What makes this place special: What the staff at Sayre Mansion love best is to see their wedding couples take over the Inn and use it for its intended purpose, which is to gather family together and make memories.
What this officiant loves about this venue: So far as I know, The Sayre Mansion is unique among Lehigh Valley wedding venues in that it was originally a family home. And the ‘homey-ness’ here lends an unmistakable warmth and character you won’t find elsewhere.
Sayre Mansion Website • Contact: Sarah Trimmer, strimmer@settlershospitality.com, 610.882.2100
250 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Vault 634
Vault 634 weddings ● photo credits: PhotoSynthesis Photography (L), Michelle Lala Clark Photography (R)
Venue Type: historic event space • Guest Capacity: 200 • Vibe: opulent, gilded age, intimate
For most wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley, there is at least one roughly comparable venue. If you found your date was unavailable at a particular venue, in most cases there’s a similar one I could recommend. That’s simply not true when it comes to Vault 634. You need only take one step into this downtown Allentown wedding venue to know you’re in a special place. It has wow factors for days and undeniable glamor. It's not unusual for New Yorkers to travel here to take advantage of this unique ambiance, and the incredibly high level of service.
But – I hasten to add – there is absolutely nothing elitist about Vault 634. The staff draw on more than 20 years of experience to create an atmosphere that is inclusive and welcoming to all. As they say, “everyone belongs here.” Their wedding packages are very nearly all-inclusive. You won’t be quoted a base price only to see the figure rise as you secure what you really want for your wedding day. From the antique stained-glass ceiling, to the crystal chandeliers, to the massive vintage bank vaults that give the venue its name, all the way down to the subterranean speakeasy, and perhaps most of all the cuisine - everything about Vault 634 distinguishes it. If turn-of-the-century elegance is the feeling you want, this is the wedding venue for you!
What makes this place special: The staff at Vault 634 take an above-and-beyond approach to serving their couples. While the space is luxurious and bespoke, this wedding venue is also absolutely welcoming and approachable.
What this officiant loves about this venue: There is nothing comparable to Vault 634 in the Lehigh Valley. I don’t use the word lightly, but this is a unique wedding venue.
Vault 634 Website • Contact: Jared Boschen, jared@vault634.com
634 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101
The Wilbur Mansion
The Wilbur Mansion weddings ● photo credits: Addison George Photography
Venue Type: boutique hotel • Guest Capacity: 200 • Vibe: luxurious, historic, clean lines
The Wilbur Mansion, a family-owned and -operated venue in the heart of Bethlehem, has SO much to offer couples. Most of all it puts its foot forward with an unmistakably warm and caring approach to their events. In terms of the space, up to 250 of your guests can be hosted in the newly-renovated Event Center. The white oak floors and understated, modern feel provide a canvas for you to bring your wedding vision to life. Here you’ll find large windows that flood the room with natural light, helping blend the line between indoor and outdoor spaces at the Mansion. The Event Patio leads you out to the Wilbur Lawn, where your ceremony can be held against a beautifully landscaped backdrop.
What makes this place stand out: In addition to the stellar cuisine offered by the in-house catering, a wonderful bonus are the nine boutique guest rooms within the Mansion. These luxurious spaces blend historic tilework and woodwork with beautiful modern renovations.
What this officiant loves about this venue: You’ll have to think carefully about who gets a shot at the room block!
Wilbur Mansion Website • Contact: Emily Bettys, ebettys@wilburmansion.com, 610.419.8212
201 Cherokee Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Wind Creek Bethlehem
Wind Creek Bethlehem weddings ● photo credits: Wind Creek Bethlehem
Venue type: ballroom, hotel & casino • Guest Capacity: 1900 • Vibe: retro-modern, upscale, decadent
Another Lehigh Valley wedding venue that’s new to the scene in 2023, Wind Creek Bethlehem offers an exceptional range of amenities and the largest guest capacity in the Valley. Situated in the heart of the old Bethlehem Steel factory grounds, everything here has been made new. And while this venue is just taking its place among Lehigh Valley venues, they are staffed with event planners who have long years of experience with weddings to draw on, to ensure that you’re in good hands on your special day.
Wind Creek has so much to offer that it’s difficult to know where to start. From the grand Foundry Ballroom that can be configured for weddings of almost any size, to the jazz age vibes of Molten Lounge, where you can continue your afterparty into the wee hours, to the Casino, and in-house spa, and onto the numerous amenities that only a flagship facility can offer, there are a great many reasons to choose this venue for your Lehigh Valley wedding. What Wind Creek Bethlehem offers more than any other venue is having literally everything available to you and your guests under one roof.
What makes this place special: The unmatched range of amenities and the capacity to host nearly two thousand guests.
What this officiant loves about this venue: Wind Creek Bethlehem pulls off a clean and modern vibe that somehow hearkens back to the grandeur of earlier ages.
Wind Creek Bethlehem Website • Contact: Jennifer Bender, jennifer.bender@wcbweddings.com, 484.777.7559
77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
What makes these Lehigh Valley wedding venues special?
I love all of these Lehigh Valley wedding venues, where I’ve officiated many heartfelt wedding ceremonies. But why did I choose to feature these particular venues? I have not received any payment or compensation for including them here. Aside from just appreciating them personally, there are three important details about them that I want to highlight:
To the best of my knowledge, they are ALL fully LGBTQ+ welcoming.
The vendor recommendations they provide are made on the basis of merit, not paid advertising.
When I officiate wedding ceremonies at these venues, there’s no added travel fee.
Because these are local wedding venues for me, I know them well. And they are close enough to my home that my travel time to reach them is half an hour or less. That means that my travel to these Lehigh Valley wedding venues is included as part of my Signature Ceremony Service.
If you’re looking around the Lehigh Valley for your wedding venue, finding your officiant probably isn’t top of your list at the moment. But when you’re ready, I would be thrilled to chat with you about your ceremony. Find out more about my Lehigh Valley wedding officiant services, and if you think we’d be a good fit please reach out and we can arrange a no-obligation discovery call.
Finding the perfect Lehigh Valley wedding venue - many ways to search
As you consider your options for your big day in the Lehigh Valley, here are more ways to search out the best wedding venue for you: an index to help you find the venues that offer what you’re looking for, a map showing where these Lehigh Valley wedding venues are located, and a gallery with more images.
Map: Lehigh Valley wedding venues at a glance
If searching for wedding venues in the Lehigh Valley by location is useful to you, here’s a map to help. Each venue featured in this blog post is tagged with a purple flag, though you may need to zoom in to see a few of them clearly.
Gallery - explore Lehigh Valley venues & find your wedding photographer!
Have you got a list of wedding venues you’re now ready to check out? Want to see more images? Will you also want a photographer for your wedding day? If you’d like to find a talented photographer who already has experience working at these Lehigh Valley wedding venues, here’s where to look…
I hope you’ve found several Lehigh Valley wedding venues that you’d like to explore further as you plan your wedding day. Once you have a date and a location, you can then start looking for the wedding professionals who will bring your vision to life. If you somehow haven’t found the right one in the Lehigh Valley, perhaps a beautiful New Hope wedding venue would be to your liking?
I’m a Lehigh Valley wedding officiant, and my Signature Ceremony Service delivers a heartfelt, highly personal ceremony tailored to each couple. If you’re thinking about your wedding day as much more than simply the biggest party you’ll ever throw, connect with me and we’ll see if my officiant services are a good fit for your special day.