There are many reasons to schedule your wedding in the winter season, from getting better pricing from vendors to making it easier to coordinate schedules with all your guests.
But most of the time, these practical considerations are the main ones that get brought up.
For us, though, the main reason to get married during the snowy season is aesthetic.
From a visual standpoint, there’s just nothing quite like a scenic winter wedding, and there are a few winter wedding venues in PA that exemplify what we mean.
Pennsylvania was founded as an agricultural state by European Quakers, and York County, in particular, still embodies that spirit.
In that vein, there are few aesthetics more classic and iconic than a good ol’ American wedding at a big red barn, surrounded by crop fields and trees, and flanked by a historic farmhouse.
And while farm weddings are most commonly done in the other seasons, winter wedding venues in PA’s countryside provide you with a kind of look that you just can’t get in those other seasons.
Unlike in the big city, with all its lights, glass, and concrete, once the snow falls in the country, everything is blanketed in sparkly white powder.
So if you want classic Americana in a dreamy winter landscape, you’ll want to seriously consider this option.
The sad truth is that most of the time, we just don’t build things the way our ancestors used to.
If you go into the city, most of what you see is going to be the same steel, glass, and concrete that you’ll see in any other city anywhere else in the world.
Modern architecture and construction simply don’t contribute to your sense of place in the way more traditionally designed buildings do.
And in the context of winter wedding venues in PA, it’s hard to get more traditional than a cozy country inn made of stone and designed in the colonial style.
Also, as you may have noticed, this particular inn (linked in the section title) is located in York County, the same county as Pine Ridge.
That’s not by accident, as you’ll find that York County and its surroundings are Pennsylvania’s historic heartland.
In keeping with the theme of the last entry on this list, some of the most attractive winter wedding venues in PA’s countryside are the veritable castles that have been built by our state’s rich and powerful over the years.
And few of those exemplify the American castle aesthetic more than the Buhl Mansion on the other side of Pennsylvania in St. Sharon.
Originally built in 1896 by the famed industrialist Frank Buhl for his own beloved wife, this place is one you’ll want to consider if hometown Americana isn’t really your speed and you’re looking for something more regal and imperial.
With around 2600 residents, New Hope isn’t Pennsylvania’s biggest city by a long shot, but that’s part of why it’s the perfect place for this lovely Victorian-style mansion.
You can really get that colonial small-town vibe in New Hope.
That’s especially true, given that there are more than 45 buildings in town that date back to the mid-1700s.
Built in 1865 (the same year the Civil War officially ended) by local businessman Charles Cook, The Mansion Inn itself has been a visible landmark in Bucks County for 160 years.
And because of its design, color scheme, and surroundings, it’s perfectly suited for winter weddings.
Oh, and you can also book rooms for overnight stays.
Often overshadowed by the Poconos, the Allegheny Mountains are captivating in winter, and one of the best places to experience them during winter is at a classy resort.
Now, with an indoor pool, luxurious accommodations, and an in-house spa, this isn’t the cheapest option on our list of winter wedding venues in PA, and you should be aware of that.
However, you will tend to get what you pay for, and what you’re paying for here is quite a lot.
So, this is one of those venues where you can really lie back and relax while essentially being pampered and catered to.
Of course, if you want to save some money, you could always just go here for your honeymoon instead.
Maybe you like the look of snow covering everything as much as the next person, but you just don’t want to be outside at all during your wedding.
And maybe you also want something a little more Great Gatsby-esque than the options we’ve presented so far.
If that’s the case, then you might want to consider this lavish catered ballroom located in Philadelphia’s iconic Wanamaker Building
You’ll notice from the moment you walk in why the Wanamaker Building is such a distinctive example of the style and elegance of the early 1900s era of America in which it was built.
And you’ll be even more impressed once you enter the Crystal Tea Room, with its dramatic high ceilings, ornate columns, and crystal chandeliers.
You’ll feel like you’re on the Titanic, only, you know, minus all those bad parts with the water.
Only about an hour and a half from Manhattan, but still feeling like you’re getting away from it all, The Lake House Inn provides you with an opportunity to experience winter in a different way.
Ideal for smaller weddings with 40 or fewer guests, the wedding and reception spaces offer breathtaking views of Lake Nockamixon.
And when the snow is falling, it only makes that view even more spectacular.
Get the best of both worlds by being surrounded by lovely nature while also being within a comfortable distance of the beating heart of NYC.
That way, if you’re coming in from another part of the country, you can conveniently experience both the big city and the countryside while you’re here.
Closing Thoughts on Winter Wedding Venues in PA
As you can see, you’ve got a pretty wide range of great options here in the Keystone State, and we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface.
But we hope we’ve given you a taste in this post that’s enough to get you interested.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy and intimate spot or a sweeping vista, there are bound to be at least a few winter wedding venues in PA that can accommodate your needs.
But above all, remember that winter is all about the vibes, so get yourselves plenty of the scenery and ambiance that the season is so loved for.
