Lancaster, PA venue <$1000 that allows outside food and alcohol

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Lancaster, PA venue <$1000 that allows outside food and alcohol

posted 1 year ago in Central Pennsylvania

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lrszwedding May 26, 2012

I'm getting married in Lancaster, PA. The tentative date is for sometime spring 2012. We're hoping to find a place with all of the following critera:

Inside and outside facilities - would like to have the ceremony outside if possible, but would want to eat inside.

Will allow us to bring our own food (we don't plan on hiring caterers, friends will serve food)

Will allow us to bring our own beer and/or wine (we don't plan on hiring a bartender, it will be self-serve)

Has a *low* rental fee, preferably less than $1000, especially since we'll probalby have to rent tables, chairs, etc.

Basically, we need a venue that will let us use their space for an affordable price but will be completely hands off and let us do our own thing.

1 year ago

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RayRayFurious May 2013 NJ

@lrszwedding: Hmm. You may, but most venues require that you provide bartenders and that they or the caterer have liability insurance, which would put a damper on your self-serve beer and wine.

I'm pretty sure this is a PA state law, as I'm planning my wedding in Philly and have run up against this issue. But I would just double-check that this is even feasible, as you may be forced to hire a caterer or bartender...or at the very least purchase quite a bit of event insurance.

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jessicalynn1421 June 4, 2011 Central PA

Hi! I am getting married in Grantville, PA. It's $3000 for venue but includes all tables and chairs for outdoor ceremony and indoor reception! It's gorgeous! All vendors are your pick! :-)

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Sulark July 16, 2011

You should try Liberty Place in Lancaster, PA! BYO Caterer, Bartenders, everything. It's a very large venue that can hold at least 350 people. There is an open field next to the building - maybe it could host an outdoor ceremony.

Good luck!

1 year ago