• Horse drawn carriages (that go any distance) Willow Bend Stable Call John at (717) 991-5639 or visit www.willowbendcarriages.com

• Visit Decidio for event vendors

• Party rental items from Event Central, contact Scott Schultz at (717) 591-7368 or visit their website at www.eventcentralpa.com 

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Need a facility?  This list of area facilities is not complete but does include most of the nicer venues in the Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Hershey and Mechanicsburg areas of PA.   The Rhythm System will gladly provide deejay services to any facility, anywhere.  * = a favorite site

Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse

Located along the Yellow Breeches Creek in Boiling Springs, PA, which is a few miles south of Mechanicsburg, Allenberry offers two banquet rooms to choose from as well as offers many outdoor ceremony locations.  Pick the ideal spot for your nuptials and use my wireless and battery-powered ceremony sound system to ensure your guests can hear the entire service. Contact Leslie Sterner at 800-324-8716 or aberry6@allenberry.com or visit them at www.allenberry.com.

Antique Auto Museum in Hershey

A unique setting in which to hold your reception from 40 to 400 guests.  Great service.  Call 717-566-7100 x 105 or visit www.aacamuseum.org    

Blue Ridge Country Club

This facility has two banquet rooms.  The main ballroom is between a rectangle and a U shape which requires special consideration for the best sound coverage of the entire room.  The exposed ceiling contains exposed an open view of beams and duct work and with a built-in dance floor area in the center of the room, you will enjoy a centralized entertainment area.  Contact Conrad Lickel at 717-545-5593 x 221 or cmblueridge@comcast.net or visit www.blueridgeclub.com. 

Carlisle Country Club

Easy access to this facility which is near the PA Turnpike, and Interstate 81.  Very nice facility.  Call 717-243-6100 or 717-697-2601.

Colonial Golf and Tennis Club

Located at 4901 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg PA 17112, Colonial Golf and Tennis Club features a wonderful picturesque Fairway Room for your cocktail hour, and a large accommodating Ballroom that can seat up to 275 people.  Colonial brings a unique historical feel to your wedding in a newly renovated clubhouse that will leave your guests feeling like royalty.  Visit www.colonialgolftennis.com or contact Melissa Weems at 657-3212 x5 or mweems@troongolf.com.

Conewago Manor Inn

Bed & Breakfast with beautiful grounds and outdoor ceremony site by the creek and a tent reception area.  Contact them at 717-361-0826 or www.conewagomanorinn.com. 

Eden Resort

In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, this distinguished hotel offers several ballrooms, including one with a high ceiling, greenery and a huge fountain (the 'Eden Courtyard').  For more information, call 717-560-8437 or visit www.edenresort.com. 

Felicita

This is a spa, restaurant, banquet facility, garden, golf course, etc. resort in the Fishing Creek Valley about 5 miles north of Harrisburg, PA.  The garden here is fantastic and so is the food!  Call 717-599-5732 or visit them at www.felicitaresort.com.  

Hershey Italian Lodge

Nice facility with friendly staff.  This facility reminds me of an upscale diner, perhaps because it is a restaurant when not being used for banquets.  Contact them at 717-534-1765 or www.hersheyitalianlodge.com.  

Hershey Lodge and Convention Center

Large facility with many banquet rooms.  Hershey attractions include Hershey Park, Hershey Gardens, Hershey Theater, Hershey Stadium, Hershey...  Call 717-533-3311.

Hilton

Located in the square of Harrisburg.  One of the finest hotels with valet parking, airport shuttles, piano lounge and within walking distance of several downtown attractions such as the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Eclipse, Dragonfly, Mars and other clubs and bars and the State Capitol.  Call the sales office at 717-233-6000.

Holiday Inn "Harrisburg East"

Between Harrisburg and the Harrisburg airport, this hotel provides quality service and includes an indoor and an outdoor pool.  717-703-0730.

Holiday Inn Conference Center

Which is in New Cumberland, includes the Elephant and Castle English Pub.  Offers a unique indoor pool area with lots of plants and a gazebo bar, a tent in their courtyard and a scalable ballroom with pillars accenting the walls.  Call  717-774-2721.

Holiday Inn "Harrisburg Hershey" (but it's in Grantville)*

This hotel is about 15 miles north-east of Harrisburg, closer to Hershey and Lebanon, and includes a live country music dance club.  The hotel features three ballrooms with crystal chandeliers and marble dance floors.  Call 717-469-1554 or visit www.stayholiday.com 

Holiday Inn "Harrisburg West" (but it's in the Mechanicsburg area)

This hotel includes four banquet rooms and an two outdoor locations for tent ceremonies.  717-697-0321.

Hotel Hershey

Top of the line facility includes indoor fountain lobby and view of Hershey.  Golf course is nearby and so are the Hershey Gardens, Hershey Park, Hershey Stadium, and everything else in Hershey!  Call Heather Hoffman at 717-533-2171.

I.W. Abel Hall

Located in Steelton, just the next town south of Harrisburg, it is part of the Steelworkers Union Hall.    Includes a nice stage and accommodates I think up to 300 people.  Call 717-939-9366.

Kanaga House

Bed & Breakfast located in New Kingston (Mechanicsburg).  This is a historic house onto which a tent is typically added for the guests to dine and dance within.  A large gazebo is available for ceremonies.  Call 717-766-8654 or visit www.kanagahouse.com. 

Palm Court of Willow Street

Located about 5 miles south of Lancaster.  Main banquet room has a five story ceiling with hotel rooms surrounding it, making the courtyard very unusual.  Golf course behind the hotel.  Call 1-800-444-1714.

Pheasant Field

This bed & breakfast near Carlisle, PA, offers excellent service and overnight accommodations.  Outdoor ceremonies and receptions are elegant in the beautifully landscaped yard.  Visit www.pheasantfield.com or call Dee or Chuck at 717-258-0717.

Radisson Penn Harris

Located in Camp Hill which is just across the river from Harrisburg, this facility can accommodate up to several hundred guests in their various banquet rooms.  The service and facility are outstanding.  Call 717-763-7117. www.radisson.com/camphillpa 

Four Points by Sheraton Inn

Located between Harrisburg and Union Deposit.  They can accommodate up to 500 guests.  Nice lobby area.  Call 717-561-2800.

Regents' Glen in York (aka Box Hill Dinner Club)

Beautiful mansion with an intimate or grand flavor.  Ceremonies and receptions can be planned at various locations on the grounds, far from the congestion of the city.  Call Judy Snyder at 717-505-4455.

Sheraton

Between Harrisburg and the Harrisburg airport, this hotel provides an upscale environment with indoor/outdoor pool and a very nice restaurant.  They have several rooms to choose from and they are they offer some unique services, such as flambé.  Call 717-564-5511.

Ski Roundtop

Catering is provided by the Altland House.  Outdoor ceremony locations.  Plenty of space inside too.  Call 877-848-8257 or visit www.altlandhouse.com. 

Spring Garden

Located in Middletown, very close to the Harrisburg Airport.  Facility built by Commonwealth Caterers.  Call 717-939-4003. 

Susquehanna Club

Located in New Cumberland, just south west of Harrisburg in the complex formerly known as the Army Depot.  Two nice rooms upstairs, the newer with a great view of the Susquehanna River.  Call Sharon Ewell at 717-770-3030. sharonewell@ddc.dla.mil 

West Shore Country Club

Facility is located in Camp Hill as is very easy to get to.  They have expanded the facility to include a new half-circle room that will accommodate more than 200 guests.  Call 717-901-0971.

Visaggio's Castel Castagna

Visaggio's fine dining Italian restaurant has a beautiful banquet facility behind the restaurant.  It is located in the Enola/Mechanicsburg area just off of I-81's Wertzville Road exit and is easy to get to.  Outdoor ceremony and/or cocktail courtyard available.  Call Rosemary or John at 717-697-8082.  www.visaggios.com 

Whispering Pines

Rustic looking facility with a ballroom that seats up to 300 guests.  Outdoor ceremony location available. www.whisperingpinesbanquethall.com or 717-249-4255.