If you’re dreaming of an estate or mansion wedding in Pennsylvania, there’s no shortage of grand options—historic stone manors, Gilded Age estates, formal gardens, sweeping lawns, and ornate ballrooms. The harder part is figuring out what those settings actually cost. Pricing varies dramatically across the state, from venue rentals starting around $1,500 to elaborate mansion packages that can climb well into six figures, and the way each venue structures its pricing can be just as different.
That’s why this roundup focuses on real numbers. Every venue included here is based on actual pricing documents, so you can see how costs break down—whether that means a flat venue rental, per-person catering, seasonal minimums, service fees, or more inclusive wedding packages. All of this data comes from Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project, a crowdsourced database with 18,000+ real pricing PDFs from venues across the country and internationally, designed to make wedding budgeting less about guesswork and more about actual numbers. View the highlights in the article below, or sign in to TulleTogether.com to view the full pricing PDFs.
HollyHedge Estate — New Hope, Pennsylvania
Set on a private estate in New Hope, HollyHedge Estate offers an intimate, historic-feeling setting with an English garden and restored fieldstone barn, plus exclusive use of the property for your wedding. Signature Wedding Package pricing ranges from $185–$220 per person depending on season and day: off-season weddings run $185–$195 per person, mid-season dates $195–$205 per person, and peak-season dates $205–$220 per person, with guest minimums ranging from 70 to 150. The package includes five hours of exclusive venue use, cocktail hour, a three-course dinner, wedding cake, five hours of premium open bar, floral centerpieces, linens, tables and chairs, valet parking, and planning/day-of coordination. A $2,000 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a date, and garden or indoor barn ceremonies are available for an additional $5 per person.
Fonthill Castle — Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Fonthill Castle offers a dramatic historic castle setting in Doylestown, with landscaped grounds, water features, and views of the illuminated castle from its clear-topped reception tent. For 2026, five-hour venue rental fees range from $3,000 to $5,500 depending on the month and day of the week. Catering packages generally range from $192.50–$233.50 per person, with an intimate plated dinner option at $160.50 per person plus staffing, while seasonal catering minimums range from $14,500 to $26,000. Rentals include ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception time, with access to select castle spaces and the grounds, and the venue can accommodate up to 250 seated guests with dinner and dancing.
The Stotesbury Mansion — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Located near Rittenhouse Square, The Stotesbury Mansion offers an elegant Old World setting with a grand Georgian ballroom, historic architectural details, and multiple floors of event space. For 2025–2026, four-hour venue rentals range from $1,200 to $3,800 depending on the season and day of the week, with each additional hour priced at $500. Bar packages range from $28–$46 per person depending on service length and whether couples choose beer and wine or a full bar, with an additional 20% service fee and 10% tax on bar service. The mansion can host up to 90 guests seated or up to 200 guests for a progressive-style event throughout the property.
Knowlton Mansion — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Knowlton Mansion offers a romantic estate setting with an outdoor Ceremony Garden, historic Carriage House, and rustic Stone Wall ceremony option. For 2028, the Bronze Package ranges from $145–$194 per person depending on the season and day of the week, while the Silver Package adds $25 per person and the Gold Package adds $50 per person. A ceremony is an additional $1,250, and catering revenue minimums range from $13,000 to $31,000 depending on the date. Package pricing includes the venue rental fee and service charges, with an additional 8% sales tax.
Alverthorpe Manor — Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Alverthorpe Manor offers a classic estate-style setting with access to the historic manor, Swartzman Pavilion, and surrounding grounds. Five-hour venue rentals range from $2,500 to $4,000 depending on the season and day of the week: peak-season rentals run $3,000–$4,000, while non-peak dates range from $2,500–$3,500. Rental includes exclusive use of the venue and grounds, two dressing suites, kitchen facilities, tables, and up to 180 white padded folding chairs, plus three hours of pre-event access for vendors and clients. A $1,000 non-refundable booking deposit is included in the rental rate, with additional event hours available for $400 per hour.
Aldie Mansion — Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Aldie Mansion offers a historic estate setting filled with Old World charm, with private use of the mansion, gardens, terrace, and outdoor ceremony spaces. Five-hour venue rentals range from $2,700 to $6,500 depending on the season and day of the week, while 2026 catering packages range from $175.50 to $240 per person, with an intimate plated dinner option at $174.75 per person plus staffing. Catering minimums range from $10,000 to $30,000 depending on the date. Rentals include ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, pre-wedding suites, and parking, and the mansion can accommodate up to 220 guests seated with dancing.
Appleford Estate — Villanova, Pennsylvania
Appleford Estate offers a romantic historic-estate setting with a stone manor, lush gardens, and a tented terrace surrounded by picturesque grounds. Seven-hour rentals from April through November range from $5,000 to $8,500: weekdays are $5,000, Fridays and Sundays are $7,000, most Saturdays are $8,000, and Saturdays in May, June, and September are $8,500. Couples must select from Appleford’s list of exclusive caterers, with catering priced separately.
Cairnwood Estate — Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania
Cairnwood Estate is a grand Gilded Age, Beaux-Arts mansion surrounded by formal gardens and terraces, offering an elegant historic setting for estate-style weddings. For currently available 2026–2027 dates, site fees range from $2,000 to $11,000 depending on the specific date and day of the week. The site fee includes five reception hours plus three pre-event hours; additional reception time is $500 per hour and extra pre-event access is $100 per hour. A $1,000 security deposit is required when reserving the estate.
Drumore Estate — Pequea, Pennsylvania
Drumore Estate offers a romantic countryside setting with a historic mansion, formal gardens, scenic terraces, a grand tent, ballroom, and Carriage House. For 2026–2027, venue rental pricing ranges from approximately $3,750 to $17,275, depending on the season, day of the week, guest count, and event space; prime-season Saturday pricing is highest, while off-season and weekday celebrations offer lower rates. Rentals include up to 12 hours of property use, ceremony and cocktail-hour access to the Formal Garden and Romance Patio, dressing suites, a rehearsal walk-through, planning and day-of coordination, ceremony setup and teardown, and either the Grand Tent with climate-controlled ballroom or the climate-controlled Carriage House. In-house catering is required and includes event tables, chairs, high-top tables, and coordinated linens.
Elstowe Manor at The Elkins Estate — Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
Set on a grand Gilded Age estate in Elkins Park, Elstowe Manor offers an opulent mansion setting for large, formal celebrations. For 2027, the Day Of Package totals approximately $80,178–$113,038 depending on the season and day, based on 175–200 guests, while the more inclusive Ultimate Package totals approximately $126,182–$159,042. These totals include the mansion and menu fees, maître d’ fee, 24% administrative fee, and 6% Pennsylvania sales tax; day-of insurance and vendor meals are additional. Ceremony pricing under the Day Of Package starts at $15++ per person, while additional guests generally cost $350–$400 each depending on the package.
Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion — Wallingford, Pennsylvania
Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion offers a romantic garden setting with a whimsical tower backdrop, indoor climate-controlled spaces, a firepit area, and a built-in rain plan. For 2026, five-hour venue rentals range from $1,550 to $4,100 depending on the season and day of the week, with peak-season Saturdays priced at the top of the range. The rental includes the ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and two hours in the pre-wedding suite, and the venue can accommodate up to 225 guests seated with dinner and dancing. A $1,000 venue payment and $1,000 refundable security deposit are required, along with a $6,000 initial catering payment to Jeffrey A. Miller Catering.
King Mansion — Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
King Mansion offers an elegant riverfront mansion setting with Italian Revival architecture, sweeping balconies, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, and two large getting-ready suites. For 2026, standard wedding venue rentals range from $4,300 to $9,800, while 2027 pricing ranges from $4,800 to $10,300, depending on the season and day of the week. The rental includes exclusive use of the mansion from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, up to six hours of guest event time for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, a one-hour rehearsal, engagement photo access, parking, and a substantial inventory of tables, chairs, and lounge furniture. Couples are required to choose from King Mansion’s exclusive list of caterers, with catering priced separately.
Moonstone Manor — Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Moonstone Manor offers a romantic estate setting centered around a restored historic stone mansion, extensive gardens, creek-side ceremony locations, a covered woodland chapel, and a whitewashed pavilion that can seat up to 250 guests. For the 2025–2026 season, venue rental pricing ranges from $4,965 to $8,265 plus tax: Monday–Thursday weddings are $4,965, Fridays are $7,265, and Saturdays are $8,265. Rentals include access from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, exclusive use of the property, a three-room bridal suite, groom’s quarters, mansion access for photos, parking, and use of the ceremony sites and pavilion; tables and chairs are additional. A signed contract and 50% payment are required to reserve the venue, and venue charges are non-refundable.
There’s no single price point for an estate or mansion wedding in Pennsylvania, and that’s exactly why comparing the details matters. Some properties charge a relatively straightforward venue rental but require separate catering, while others combine food, drinks, staffing, and the venue into per-person packages or large catering minimums. Season, day of the week, and guest count can also make a major difference—especially at venues where prime Saturday dates cost thousands more than weekday or off-season celebrations.
If you want to compare these venues in more detail, explore Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project, where you’ll find 18,000+ real pricing PDFs from venues across the country and internationally. It’s an easier way to compare costs, understand what’s actually included, and build your wedding budget using real venue pricing instead of estimates.
Photo Credit: Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion
