201-250 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 250 guests
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Award Winning Destination Hotel Venue
Bear Creek Mountain Resort is a lodge wedding venue located in Macungie, PA. Conveniently situated just minutes from I-78 just outside of the Lehigh Valley, this resort is a secluded and scenic spot for your celebration. Nestled on 330 acres of stunning mountainous terrain, the property is open year-round for skiing, snowboarding, and fine dining. Featuring a luxurious spa, flexible event sites, and two full-service restaurants, this venue provides a comprehensive one-stop shop experience for your special occasion.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort has three banquet halls with attached patios where you can host your receptions and ceremonies. The largest of these is the Mountain Ballroom and Courtyard, which can accommodate up to 250 guests. This dining room features rustic accents, sparkling chandeliers, and breathtaking views of the mountain. The Lodge Ballroom has large windows and cozy fireplaces, while the Woodland Courtyard comes with a heated deck. These elegant spaces can be fully customized with your décor to reflect your unique aesthetic and love story.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort has 116 rooms that sleep between two and 12 guests. You and your loved ones are invited to book an overnight stay in these luxurious accommodations and enjoy a relaxing wedding weekend together. Ahead of the festivities, you and your wedding party can also get your hair and makeup done at the spa. Guests can rejuvenate here, or go for a dip in any of the indoor or outdoor pools and hot tubs. Rental packages come with five hours of event time, white floor length linens, and napkins. The venue staff also provides event planning and will work hard to ensure that all of your dreams come true. Catering is available in-house and includes four hours of open bar, a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres, and plated dinner.
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Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Guest Capacity
- Up to 250
Settings
- Ballroom
- Hotel
- Mountain
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
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Bear Creek Mountain Resort is highly praised as a perfect wedding venue with beautiful views, exceptional service, and accommodating staff, particularly coordinators Travis and Aimee. The all-in-one location for ceremony, reception, and lodging is convenient and eliminates transportation concerns. Reviewers appreciate the delicious food, attentive bartenders, and the seamless execution of events on-site. Despite minor drawbacks like limited bridal suite space and higher hotel room prices, Bear Creek remains a highly recommended choice for weddings with professional, helpful service and a magical atmosphere.Review photos
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We are so thankful we selected Bear Creek as our venue. If you are the type of person who finds wedding planning to be daunting, and wants a built-in wedding coordinator that comes with a beautiful venue, Bear Creek is your place! The food is fantastic there and booking with them also eliminates you having to book another vendor for catering purposes. All staff is so responsive in attempt to make your day as perfect as possible. It rained on our wedding day- and when you book with Bear Creek- Plans A,B, and even C are implemented from the start so that if inclement weather occurs there is a course of action to move forward with. My coordinator was fantastic in communication and answered my many many questions I had throughout the process. He was so patient. And on wedding day I was able to text a number and when I requested his presence he was there within minutes, despite there being other weddings to coordinate on that day. I also love that this is a place that has lodging so that ceremony and reception can all be in one place, and people that are traveling can be in the same location throughout. Something that people don't talk about enough is the annoyance that can come with transportation on wedding days- to ceremony- to reception- to hotel- etc- Bear Creek is all of those things in one and eliminates that burden. Book your wedding with Bear Creek, you will not regret it!
I am so happy we chose Bear Creek Mountain Resort as our wedding venue! Travis was our coordinator. He went above and beyond, answering extensive lists of questions and meeting with us several times to make sure everything was planned out perfectly before the big day. He always had a solution for our concerns and was able to accommodate all of our requests. The resort was gorgeous and I loved that we could hold our rehearsal dinner, welcome drinks, ceremony, reception, after party, and farewell breakfast, all on-site. They had plenty of rooms so the majority of our guests were able to stay at the resort. The food was delicious and the bartenders made all the drinks fresh (not from a pre-mixed dispenser). I can’t recommend Bear Creek Mountain Resort enough!
Travis and his team at Bear Creek did an amazing job putting together our reception. They were very professional and quick to answer any questions we had along the way. The team was very flexible to meet our requests, even those involving setting up games the night of and impromptu pool jumping's. We couldn't have asked for a better place, with stunning views to celebrate with family and friends.
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We had our wedding in June at Bear Creek, which was picked out a year and half in advanced. As soon as we walked into this venue our jaws dropped to the floor and we knew we wanted to get married there. We had the pleasure of working with two of their wedding coordinators, Aimee and Travis and WOW! They were so hands on, helpful and they really truly know what they are doing. I felt so confident going into our wedding weekend knowing we were in the best hands. They really gave us the wedding of our dreams and the day ran so smoothly. The staff at Bear Creek was amazing as well, they were so sweet, personable and on top of things before you could even think of it. Our guests were blown away with the venue, the staff, the food and just everything overall! We highly recommend Bear Creek for any getaway during anytime of year, but most importantly having your wedding!
Our day was perfect! We started the process with Lacey but she was promoted, and our change to Aimee was so smooth. The staff the day off were all fantastic and so friendly. Bear Creek was the perfect one-stop-shop for us since we had so many out of town guests and didn't have to worry about transportation from ceremony to reception to after party and finally back to their rooms that night
We had our wedding here June 22. I was blown away by the kindness from the staff. Everyone we encountered was so helpful and kind. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception here. Everything was seamless! I cannot recommend this venue more. Driving home my now husband I could not stop talking about how much we enjoyed our weekend and when we will go back to visit. So so so happy.
Bear Creek's wedding venue was absolutely amazing, from working with Travis to finally the wedding day everything went flawless. Travis was awesome to work with for the past year or so. Everything was planned out to make the wedding planning go super smoothly. The whole staff during the wedding was super helpful and ran things to perfection. Bear creek is a beautiful place to get married and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding venue to consider bear creek mountain resort.
We LOVED Bear Creek and were beyond thrilled with how everything went. It was so convenient to have everything all in one place - rehearsal dinner, getting ready space, ceremony, reception, after party, and lodging. Our day ran SO smoothly and perfect from start to finish! Resort staff set everything up beautifully/exactly as I wanted. I even had a box of miscellaneous decor I didn't quite know what to do with, and our coordinator Aimee had a great artistic eye to fit it all in amidst everything! Aimee was an amazing coordinator - she put us at such ease with how helpful, organized, and knowledgeable/experienced she is! The food was AMAZING - guests were raving. They were SUPER flexible with the food/drink packages (e.g., one of the entrees we loved at the tasting wasn't one of the available options on our package - they allowed us to include it with a small upcharge per person). Staff cleaned up everything at the end of the night and took great care to put away and re-box/organize decor - made it really easy to pick up the next day.
A few MINOR negatives -
- The bridal suite for getting ready was a little small. I had me, 6 bridesmaids, my mom, hairstylist, and makeup artist in the room (so 10 total) - I'd say any more than 12 would make it uncomfortably cramped.
- Hotel rooms were pretty pricey (starting ~$240 if I recall correctly) which deterred some guests from staying over.
- Hotel check-in was not until 4:00 (which would have potentially been an issue if our ceremony was 4:00 rather than 5:30) - HOWEVER mostly everyone's rooms were available way earlier so it ended up being a non-issue for us.
- There were 2 bars set up in the cocktail hour space (that were also active during the reception) - guests had to wait a pretty long time in line for drinks during cocktail hour.
Bear Creek was so fantastic for our wedding. In the days leading up, our wedding coordinator Travis was so organized, responsive, and easy to work with!!! He made everything really straightforward. The entire staff on the day was also amazing-from the front desk staff helping us unload stuff and check into our suite from the bartenders to the entire service staff. Everyone told us that something always goes wrong during your wedding day but for us that never happened!! We actually really got to enjoy our day and even east our delicious meals. We got so many compliments on the venue and our guests loved it. I would totally recommend bear creek and Travis to anyone for their wedding!!
I had such a beautiful experience!! I loved the entire resort. Staff,food, drinks, rooms. My wedding reception was wonderful. Highly recommend
We got married in late March 2024, and everything went as smoothly as possible. Our manager Travis was amazing from start to finish, gave us great recommendations for vendors, and made the process super easy. The food was incredible, the drinks were great, the hotel rooms were nice, overall it was a great experience. We would recommend Bear Creek to anyone!
Aimee and the Bear Creek Team were amazing! We had a brunch-style wedding in the AM/Afternoon and the team was very accommodating to work with us on a brunch-style buffet and served stations to fit our wedding day vision. The property is beautiful and we still have guests raving over their style, the food, and the experience at Bear Creek! Thank you to everyone who made this day special for us!
The absolute BEST choice for our wedding venue!! We are 2 brides with high energy families and the Bear Creek team and Travis were able to accommodate everything so seamlessly!! Everyone is still talking about how beautiful venue and professional the staff were.
My now-husband and I had our December wedding reception at Bear Creek, and we are so thankful we did. The Bear Creek team cares about your wedding as much as the couple; they truly want you to have a perfect day.
Planning can be stressful, but Bear Creek makes the process smooth and fun! They help guide you through details such as food, drinks, decor, and timelines.
The service is incredible. Everyone we worked with is kind, professional, and supportive of your wedding. We are so thankful we booked with Bear Creek. They went above and beyond to make our wedding magical. Thank you, Bear Creek Team!
My now husband and I visited a few venues before our visit to Bear Creek Mountain. From day one, no one came close to the exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and quickness in response as they did. We chose them instantly and do NOT regret it. The venue was perfect with its romantic decor and beautiful scenery. The staff was always friendly and attentive, and the FOOD... the food is out of this world. Our guests are still talking about it. We 100% recommend! Ask for Travis! He's the best. (They really all are but that was who worked with us and he is great)
Travis and the team at Bear Creek were absolutely fantastic when it came to planning our wedding! They thought of everything, so many small details that I wouldn’t have thought of. They had worksheets for us to fill out so that we made sure everything was covered and thought through ahead of time so there wouldn’t be any surprises or anything missed.
They were AMAZING at handling people's food allergies. I was very nervous about this as we had multiple people with severe food allergies including all of the most common ones (dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy) as well as some more random allergies, but the kitchen and staff handled this beautifully! Those with allergies were listed on our seating chart that we handed in ahead of time, and the kitchen prepared them separate meals to meet their dietary requirements as well as making them their own hors d'oeuvres when needed, and clearly labeling which hors d'oeuvres contained nuts.
They set everything up for us perfectly, from the centerpiece and dinner tables to the guest book and remembrance tables. They coordinated with all of our vendors ahead of time so that they could receive all of the deliveries the day of instead of us needing to help with anything like flowers or cake delivery. After the reception, they also packaged everything up to hold behind the desk until we came to get it the next day. They honestly made the whole weekend run so smoothly and it was so convenient to have the whole weeknd at one location from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception, the after party and all of the hotel rooms in one place.
Our wedding would not have been as smooth as it was with out the help of Bear Creek and our wedding coordinator, Travis. Throughout our entire wedding planning process, Travis was there to help and assist us with any questions we had. We were able to have the wedding we’ve always dreamed of because of the help and assistance of Bear Creek. We love you guys! Thank you for all your hard work and planning over the last year!
Best. Wedding. Ever!! We had our wedding at Bear Creek and could not be any happier with our experience!! Our coordinator Lacey was amazing!! We had so many options of food and beverage packages to choose from and we got a lot for what we were paying for! Our guests keep telling us how much fun they had and how beautiful everything was!! The staff for the hotel and for our reception were over-the-top friendly and helpful and really strived to make sure everything was exactly the way we wanted it to be. They took their time to introduce themselves and let us know that they were here to assist us with anything that we needed. Our only regret is not booking a longer stay there so that we could experience more of what the hotel had to offer!! We could not have asked for more!! Anyone who is getting married in the Lehigh Valley should seriously consider Bear Creek!!!
Amazing Wedding Venue! From the beautiful grounds, the beautiful resort, fireplaces, decks with a view, pools, hot tubs, large suites, the restaurants/bars, etc. this place really has it all for you and your guests. You are going to be blown away! But what really separates this venue from the rest is the staff. From the front desk, to rooms coordinator, to servers, you name it they are some of the nicest, most polite, helpful people we have ever worked with. They really do seem to care about you and your experience and go above and beyond in so many ways to make it happen. Our guests cannot stop talking about how amazing they were! Lacey was our Wedding Coordinator who was so helpful at putting all the pieces together during the planning process. Our wedding day was a dream come true and we are so happy and grateful that we chose Bear Creek as our venue. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
10/10 recommend! Absolutely perfect day. Lacey was wonderful. The day was seamless. The employees were so kind and helpful. There were many wonderful small touches that added to the evening. Such as dinner being packed and sent to the room for us to enjoy afterwards. My guests said the food was delicious. And the property has a plethora of amazing picture opportunities. I couldn’t imagine having my wedding anywhere else. Perfect.
We had the most PERFECT wedding day at Bear Creek in the Mountain Ballroom. Our wedding coordinator, Aimee, was absolutely fantastic, and we cannot express how amazing she was. From the planning process to the rehearsal dinner, and finally our wedding day, Aimee was a total rockstar making sure everything ran smoothly.
On the wedding day, she made sure all of our vendors were coordinated with our schedule, and ensured we were on time. Aimee checked in with us the whole day to make sure we had everything we needed and provided help with anything. Aimee's organization and attention to detail allowed us to be fully present in our day and enjoy every second. Our hospitality staff all day was incredible and made sure our food and drink were stocked at all times. We even had a minor mishap with a missing flower girl basket, and Aimee and staff sprang into action so quickly to provide a basket for us, and eventually find ours just in time for the ceremony! Aimee made us feel so special our entire day.
We cannot recommend Aimee and Bear Creek enough! If you're looking for your wedding venue, choose Bear Creek for a truly outstanding and magical wedding!
We cannot stress how grateful we are to Aimee! She made us feel comfortable with Bear Creek and met with us several times prior to the wedding. She was always quick to reply if we had a question or concern, and she was incredibly organized and detail oriented. She helped us refine our decisions and streamlined all the moving parts so that everything happened seamlessly according to plan. In the week leading up to the wedding, she was in touch with all of our vendors to make sure they all understood the day's schedule and requirements. In the days prior to the wedding, she deployed her amazing staff to make sure the banquet hall was set-up and ready according to our plan. She went above and beyond to ensure that the whole wedding party was taken care of and worked to ensure we (and the photographer and videographer) had access to any area of Bear Creek needed for magical imagery. She eliminated many of the headaches associated with the complex and interconnected parts of a wedding, so that we were able to relax and enjoy the day. She even had staff members bring us water bottles immediately after the reception ended, knowing that we would be dehydrated afterwards - little touches like that show they care and have the attention to detail you want. We cannot recommend Aimee enough! If you are considering Bear Creek as the place for your big day, you have our word that the Resort and Aimee will make sure it will be one of the best weddings your guests have ever seen, and that you will be taken care of at all times.
Bear creek provided us with our dream wedding. Lacey was phenomenal at helping with planning and execution of the day. I would not have been able to have such a perfect day without her!! I’d not change a single thing. She was kind, accommodating and quick to answer and solve any questions or changes to plans. I highly recommend.
We are BEYOND thrilled that we found Bear Creek. It was our absolute dream venue, and our experience exceeded expectations for our Wedding weekend! Lacey, our Wedding Coordinator, went above and beyond for our experience, and also became a friend of ours! Our guests keep telling us how incredible their experience was from the food to the atmosphere, campus and their hotel rooms. We also love that we can visit Bear Creek on our own now to celebrate our Anniversary or just go Skiing, or grab dinner! I also utilized the spa for my manicure and pedicure and had a wonderful experience there. We highly recommend BCMR!!
We had our reception in the Woodland Ballroom at Bear Creek in October 2022. We absolutely fell in love with the venue and our coordinator Aimee the first time we stepped foot in the venue. We had roughly 165 people which is almost the max for that particular ballroom, but the room did not feel overcrowded or stuffy at all. Ajmee was a pleasure to work with and was amazing every step of the way. If I needed to pick apart anything, there were a few things that didn’t necessarily go as planned. We had a bunch of refrigerated desserts brought in beforehand and they were supposed to be placed out during the reception, these desserts never made it out for the guests. We ended up donating them, but that was a lot of money lost unnecessarily. That was probably our biggest negative about the whole night, but I was in my glory and nothing could have ruined it for me. Also, we had an audio guest book which came with very specific instructions for set up, after the wedding we were contacted by the company who let us know that it was never even plugged in by the venue. Apparently it was just set on the table and never set up. So we didn’t get to collect the messages left for us by our guests. Again, not going to ruin my day, but not the best situation. Would 100% recommend Bear creek to anyone and everyone for their big day, just double check some of the little details beforehand. The staff was amazing and those small things wouldn’t deter my rating overall, but I am aware that these things could impact someone’s decision, so just a heads up that not everything will go 100000% as planned, but it won’t ruin the day.
Bear Creek was the perfect venue for our October Wedding. Our coordinator, Aimee, and the entire team went absolutely above and beyond and made our day perfect. We also have to give a shout-out to Lacey on the hospitality team and Lacey on the serving team, as they were both so incredible as well! Our experience from start to finish was so easy and straightforward. We received so many compliments on the facility, staff, food, and grounds. If you are looking for the perfect place for your wedding, look no further.
Bear Creek was our dream venue! Lacey and her team made sure everything was so perfect for us, they pay attention to all the details! Lacey was so easy to work with, I would recommend her over and over. We wish we could keep reliving this day! The venue is just absolutely breathtaking not to mention so convenient, we had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all there! We also were able to get ready and stay at the hotel there! Our guests loved it. They even have bars that are open late if you want to keep the party going. You drop your decor off at the coordinated time and they clean everything up after the wedding, wrap up some extra food that you'll find in your suite and you can pick up your decor and cake the next morning! Food and drinks are great!
Bear creek mountain resort was the perfect venue from start to finish. Particularly Aimee, who was literally there from the first tour, until the party was fully rolling. She was an enormous help throughout the entire process and made the whole day stress free and exceeded all my expectations. The team set up and took down all my decor, made sure the bridal party was fed, we even had a steak dinner waiting for us in our hotel room at the end of the night! The way they transformed the space to match our vision was phenomenal. My only piece of advice would be to not allow any property maintenance to go on during the outside ceremony because there was a chainsaw going off I think cutting a tree during my ceremony and everyone could hear that…I was on cloud 9 and didn’t even notice until I watched videos back and my guests told me. Otherwise 100% positive experience with bear creek and totally recommend. They did a very nice job on our rehearsal dinner too. But just want to commend Aimee on having every detail figured out and even bustling my dress. She’s a huge asset to the team there.
WE HAD THE BEST WEDDING EVER HERE! I cannot say enough about what an awesome experience it was to plan and host our wedding at Bear Creek. First of all, Lacey was AMAZING. The effort and care she took in organizing our wedding, coordinating with all the vendors and making sure she knew all of my wants and needs for the day was impressive and unmatched. Some of my requests were a bit of a stretch but she worked with me and her team and made everything happen for us! Every event, from the Welcome party to getting ready to the After Party and breakfast the next morning was perfect. Bear Creek assigned a team of angels to help me with anything I needed throughout the wedding, and we really appreciated the hors d'oeuvres they supplied after the ceremony before we went up to the cocktail hour. Our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception spaces were beautiful and the team decorated perfectly. All of the food was delicious. The staff was SUPER helpful when we arrived with all of our stuff for the wedding and helped us to break it down and cart it to/from our car. The housekeeping staff freshened up our suite while we were at the wedding too so we didn't have to worry about cleaning up after the groomsmen got ready in there! I seriously did not want for anything that entire weekend and it was all thanks to the amazing Staff at Bear Creek. 10/10 recommend!
We had the best wedding at Bear Creek all thanks to Lacey and the rest of the staff. When we originally booked our date we were working with another coordinator, but she retired about a year after. Lacey then took over. Cue our (my) nerves. However, I didn’t need to have a single worry. Lacey made the transition seamless. She answered ALL of my emails and checked through every single detail. The day of the wedding, the weather continued to say overcast, even though it was drizzling. Lacey helped us change our ceremony sight at the last second, as the heavens opened right before everything started. The staff was extremely attentive to us and our parents and if there were any issues, we never knew about them. Thank you for making our dream wedding happen!
We had our wedding at the Lodge at Bear Creek! From our initial tour of the resort, we knew that the Bear Creek Staff was going to be fantastic to work with. Aimee was our coordinator, and she made the planning process extremely easy. The Lodge Ballroom is absolutely gorgeous, and the Bear Creek staff did a fantastic job decorating and executing our vision! All of the staff were extremely helpful and professional. Not only were the wedding ceremony and reception amazing, but staying at the resort all weekend with our guests made the experience extra special. Everyone loved the beautiful grounds and took time to enjoy the outdoor activities they have on site! We had our perfect wedding weekend at Bear Creek, and it will be a weekend to remember forever!
A DREAM WEDDING COME TRUE!! We wish we could relive this day over and over. Aimee, our coordinator, was such a wonderful help from the day of booking throughout the entire wedding weekend. Aimee is attentive, dedicated and passionate about making sure your day is perfect. Bear Creek is the perfect venue because everything is on site! The hotel for guests, ceremony site, and reception, plus the after party bar! It’s truly so perfect and we could not have imagined our wedding anywhere else.
We absolutely loved having our wedding at Bear Creek. Aimee was our coordinator and she was AMAZING. While the venue can have multiple weddings (there were 3 on our day), the only time we could tell was at the bar after the wedding. They are so extremely organized- we had packets to fill out ahead of time that included things we hadn't even thought of. They think of everything- even had our chosen drinks waiting for us after our ceremony. Our guests also raved about the venue and many of them had a whole weekend participating in the activities there. The food and service was also great. They have their couples come in for a wedding tasting and we got to try hors d'oeuvres, meals, etc. with an open bar. I cannot recommend Bear Creek enough for your wedding. They made our wedding weekend amazing.
Choosing Bear Creek Creek was the best decision we made when it came to the wedding planning process.
Lisa was our coordinator, who has now since retired, but she handled everything with ease and experience and made what could have been an overwhelming process, incredibly easy. We were blown away by her care, the venue, the service of the staff that evening, and everything in between. Bear Creek is wonderfully experienced with weddings and ours went off without a hitch.
All of our guests were blown away by the resort and it's quality of service and care, and we've even since gone back for a mini vacation.
Our wedding was our first experience with Bear Creek, and we will continue to visit for trips and vacations for years to come.
Our wedding at Bear Creek was nothing short of amazing. They were simply incredible to work with throughout the whole process. I truly don't think we would have been able to do most of this without Aimee - she was so helpful & was quick to respond to all of our questions.
The day of our wedding, they did an INCREDIBLE job setting up our room so that it looked STUNNING. The staff was also so kind and super helpful for everything - they had drinks waiting for us after our ceremony & never let us go hungry or thirsty! They also brought everything up to our room after the night was over & even packed up some food for us to take home!
It was these little things that made our day that much more special. We had the best time & it was all thanks to Bear Creek!
We loved having our wedding at Bear Creek! Bear Creek made it feel like we were having a destination wedding without actually being far. The best part is that you literally do not have to the resort the whole weekend, everything you need is right there. We checked out a few locations and we felt that the prices for Bear Creek were fair, especially compared to other venues in the area. Aimee our coordinator was fantastic and the whole staff was very warm. The operation ran like a well oiled machine, they made sure you didn't have worry about a thing. We highly recommend!
I got married here May of 2021. The staff went above and beyond for my husband and I. Everything was perfect and we had the most amazing day. They made the wedding planning easy during an unpredictable time.
Bear Creek was everything we could have imagine for our wedding. From beginning to end, working with Bear Creek was effortless. We ended up having our rehearsal dinner, after party, and brunch after our wedding at Bear Creek as well and it really allowed for us to have a care free and relaxing wedding weekend. Our family and guests all commented on how much they enjoyed everything in one place and it made coordinating so much easier! Kelsey was our wedding coordinator and we absolutely loved working with her. She was organized, professional, and experienced. Throughout the planning process she suggested a few things that we hadn’t thought about and helped make the day go extremely smoothly! The entire staff did everything to make us and our guests feel accommodated and special, even down to the little details that just made our day. The staff takes care of so much that we were not stressed on our wedding day and they set up our event exactly how we envisioned and made the space look beautiful. Not to mention, the food was delicious! We really felt like we hit the jackpot with all that’s included with booking a wedding at Bear Creek with their fair pricing. We couldn’t be happier with our entire experience!
There are just not enough good things to say about our experience having our wedding at Bear Creek. One of the main perks of choosing Bear Creek was the ability to have our whole wedding weekend in one place, from the rehearsal dinner on Friday to the day after breakfast on Sunday, and it was well worth the peace of mind to stay in one place where everything is taken care of for you. Since Bear Creek hosts so many weddings each year, we felt confident as soon as we took our initial tour and spoke with the staff that no details would be missed. Even so, despite the fact that they host weddings what must be nearly every weekend, they went out of their way to make us feel special and not like we were just another number. We felt so calm and relaxed on the day of the wedding because we knew they had everything running smoothly and under control. The staff handled all of the set up and tear down exactly as we had planned with our coordinator ahead of time, so there were no surprises – only a beautiful day.
We worked with Lisa as our coordinator and she was phenomenal at answering our questions and guiding us along the way, even suggesting particular shots for our photos and helping us figure out where to place certain décor items we had but were not sure what to do with. The catering staff was excellent and our guests raved about the food. The whole weekend was exactly what we hoped and dreamed!
The best wedding weekend and well worth the wait! When we knew we were going to have a lot of family and friends having to travel. We loved that Bear Creek would feel like a vacation for everyone! We went on multiple venue tours after but nowhere could compare. Our original wedding date was set for 2020 and unfortunately, we had to postpone. Lisa and the sales team made this process seamless and we pushed wedding celebration to August 2021. The whole weekend was absolutely perfect. Lisa and the whole Bear Creek team made us and our guests feel so special. Having everything in one spot really made the logistics of the day easy. From brunch to after party it just flowed. We (and our guests) couldn't recommend having your wedding there more!
Looking for a venue that will make your wedding planning easier? This is the place. I can't imagine a venue easier to work with. We had originally scheduled our reception in 2020, but COVID pushed us back a year to 2021. Even through the process of rescheduling, the staff at BC did everything they could to make the whole thing as stress free as possible. Lisa was our coordinator and was a true pleasure to work with but everyone on her team was amazing. Through all of our crazy ideas, Lisa never once said "no" and executed everything perfectly to our specifications, and was amazingly accommodating. We got plenty of compliments from our guests about how everyone single resort employee was kind and helpful. Plus having so many amenities in one place and not having to travel between the ceremony site, reception space and hotel made the whole day run smoothly and greatly reduced our anxiety getting our guests to where they needed to be on time.
I have to issue one small warning...our wedding was Aug 2021. We chose the mountain resort because in the summer time, the mountain was so beautiful and green and quiet. However, we did find out a few months before our wedding that they were adding a new summer attraction: a giant water slide. We were assured it wouldn't effect our ceremony site. Not the case. Its completely visible from the Lodge ceremony site. We weren't happy about this but we were able to use another reception space's ceremony site which was ultimately a better location but we were terribly pleased about seeing the slide from the Lodge. Ultimately, we were still really happy with our event but thought it was worthy mentioning to anyone considering the Lodge in the summer time. You cannot hide the slide. But if you are considering a Spring, Fall or Winter wedding, I still highly recommend BC.
In my opinion, you should really consider this venue for your wedding. And by the way, the pictures on their site don't really do it justice. Go see the place in person and you will be blown away by how truly beautiful the mountain is.
Choosing Bear Creek as our venue was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Our original date was in October 2020 but got postponed to August 2021 due to covid. We worked with Aimee and she was nothing but helpful during the entire planning process. She quickly answered all of our emails and provided amazing suggestions. She recommended vendors and they were all fantastic. When we arrived Friday before the wedding, she and the Bear Creek staff took all of our decorations and set everything up for us. There was absolutely no stress at all. The wedding day itself was seamless. Aimee was in touch with all of our vendors so we did not have to stress about it. The grounds at Bear Creek were stunning, all the landscaping was so well done. The rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, reception and after party went so smoothly. All of the food was amazing and everyone was raving over it. This does not feel like a “churn and burn” type of wedding venue. You are able to have a unique experience tailored to your preferences. It is way more memorable than just a typical wedding venue. All of the staff was so great to work with and makes it so you feel minimal stress on your big day! I couldn’t recommend Bear Creek enough.
We cannot say enough good things about Bear Creek, and in particular, Lisa and her team. We had to move our wedding date due to Covid and it actually wasn't that stressful to do with Bear Creek's help. Lisa is very responsive and thinks of so many details that had never even occurred to us. We truly felt like she wanted to take the wedding stress off of us and make sure we had the best day we possible could.
It felt like we were in good hands with a team that has done this a million times, and yet our wedding day still felt unique and special to us. We chose the Mountain Ballroom and were married on the Mountain Ballroom patio. There were 2 other weddings that same weekend but you would never know it, as they keep them in separate areas of the resort. Our guests loved all of the summer activities to do at Bear Creek and the beautiful venue. We would highly recommend this venue!! One of the best wedding decisions we made!
Aimee was our wedding coordinator and she did an amazing job!! Everything the day off the wedding went so smoothly. Aimee and her team took care of every detail and kept the energy calm and positive. Aimee and the other Bear Creek staff were helpful and answered all questions in the months leading up the wedding. Anyone who is looking for a fun and relaxed but beautiful wedding must check out Bear Creek Mountain Resort!
All I can say is WOW, were we glad that we switched our venue to Bear Creek!! We had to post pone our wedding from Jan to May of 2021, and with 8 weeks to spare, we changed our venue. Aimee was nothing short of amazing and neither was the rest of the staff. They truly do go above and BEYOND to make this day the best of your life. They handle any hiccup or issue without you even having to stress about it. It was a beautiful day with a beautiful venue and I cannot express enough how much it is worth it!
My husband and I chose BCMR because it was intimate, personal (the staff were so accommodating, kind, and very willing to go above and beyond), affordable, and most of all because we felt we would be in capable hands with Theresa (the event coordinator at BCMR), and later with Lisa. We made the absolute best decision of our lives.
Our wedding, during a pandemic, had been the absolute best day of my life and a lot of that is because of the amazing people at BCMR. My husband and I booked about 2 years in advance and during that time there had been a change in staffing so our wedding planner/event coordinator changed to Lisa. Lisa is absolutely incredible. We were obviously worried at first, because we loved working with Theresa, however there was truly no need to worry. Lisa went above and beyond for us constantly. Our planning process was quite stressful because of the pandemic. However, Lisa stayed in communication with us throughout the whole experience. Always updating us, offering suggestions, and doing everything she could on her end to help us have the best day. One of the many beautiful things about BCMR & Lisa is that you review EVERY DETAIL of your wedding ahead of time together and she reaches out to your vendors to make sure that everyone is on the same page. I am a very scheduled person, so having this made my experience so much nicer.
Lisa made so many accommodations for us so that our wedding day was beautiful, simply enjoyable, and not stressful at all. She helped set up 11 Christmas trees for decorations, fielded my anxious phone calls when I was worried the state was shutting down, ran our rehearsal practice so that we all felt confident on the day of, made sure everything was perfect when we were getting ready the morning of the wedding, made sure I was able to get a picture with my husband on the ski lift, and so much more. Even when we thought it was going to be a wash out on our wedding day, Lisa already had thoughts about where she would have us take beautiful photos inside. She planned for everything.
I often hear from other brides and grooms that they don’t get to enjoy their wedding day or even eat dinner. That was not our scenario. Because everything had been done ahead of time, we were truly able to enjoy every minute of our wedding day and we even got to enjoy our dinner- which was AMAZING- the food…is incredible. BCMR thinks of everything; At the end of our wedding night, there were two dinners waiting for us in our room.
I also wanted to share that Laura from reservations was also AMAZING. We cannot say enough good things about her. Due to the pandemic, our invitations went out late, because we were waiting till the last minute given that everything was so unpredictable. She was so accommodating; she extended our block of rooms reservation deadline, offered early check in’s and late check out's for us, was so accommodating to the guests that needed to cancel or add a room last minute, and was always willing to send me updated room lists (so I could prepare welcome bags).
It truly feels as though the staff at BCMR is one big family helping you to create and have the best wedding day. If BCMR is on your list… please, look no further
I was extremely anxious planning my wedding during the covid pandemic. Bear Creek provides you with a wedding coordinator, we had Aimee...she was phenomenal and kept us up to date with all the current changes and PA orders. Pricing is fair, and you get the choice between three different ceremony/reception sites. The property is absoutely stunning. Aimee helped everything run super smoothly and I could not have asked for a better wedding day. The food was excellent as well!
BEAR CREEK IS THE PLACE TO HAVE YOUR WEDDING!
When searching for a venue my husband & I wanted a place that screamed warm, you're home, comfort & love - my husband found it with ease. We toured a few venues, but once we walked into the lobby of BCMR we knew it was the place. Our first wedding coordinator was Theresa, who has since left, but was so helpful & welcoming. After she left we did get bounced around a little between coordinators, but LUCKILY ended up with Lisa. She is an angel in human form. Lisa was extremely apologetic for us getting "tossed around" but promised us a perfect night - and it was!
Lisa & the team at BCMR dealt really well with our requests, our large families & multiple room requests/changes. Everyone at the ceremony/party seamlessly helped out , making the entire weekend flawless. They helped gather flowers, ceremony items & gifts - bringing them to our room & even gave us two meals for the next night, which was a LIFE SAVER as we were exhausted!
Throughout the process we met with Lisa & had multiple calls & each time she was cool as a cucumber! Lisa is so organized, as is all the staff & has the ability to answer any questions quickly.
During the wedding day, we had appetizers set aside for us/our families in a separate room, making it easy to eat before the actual party. The servers also came up to us during the party to confirm when we wanted dinner, what ice cream flavors we wanted & ALWAYS kept us "hydrated"! One major note: the food is delicious! At the tasting we realized the portions are extremely generous, well cooked & easily changed if needed for dietary restrictions! We were able to bring in Kosher meals & BCMR helped our gluten free guests!
Dessert is on you to bring in, but that's no worry because once it's confirmed, BCMR handles it all! We decided on Penn State Creamery Ice Cream and Shady Mountain Market (Amish Desserts)- we had extra & they stored it for us, for an extra night & helped us pack it up as we left.
BCMR is set on beautiful grounds and is a great price for all the amazing service you get. You should get married here!
Aimee and her team were INCREDIBLE! Any expectations that my husband and I had were far exceeded on our wedding day. Aimee and her team bent over backwards to make our day perfect. We truly had no worries. If you are on the venue hunt, do yourself a favor and check out Bear Creek!
At the end of the day everything was absolutely perfect. Some hiccups along the way but bear creek came through and Corrine for sure. Our day was a dream and cannot believe it went so flawlessly. Multiple people mentioned to us throughout the day how relaxed it was the day off the wedding and before. Still the best day !
My husband and I had our wedding at Bear Creek, and it was truly magical. Our wedding coordinator was Lisa, and she went above and beyond for us. Between Lisa, the reservation staff, and the waiters and bartenders, we truly could not have asked for a better experience. The venue takes care of gathering all of your belongings and flowers and stores them away for you to pick up the next morning. I could go on and on about how wonderful it was to have our wedding at Bear Creek. We are hoping to go back for our anniversary :)
Bear Creek was incredible. Theresa was initially our coordinator and when she emailed me that she left I was initially very nervous. But Corinne and Kim were just amazing. They were so supportive and handled my family and friends so well. My husband and I had the best time and we cannot recommend them highly enough. Sometimes communication wasn't the best between the front desk crew, but everyone was so nice it didn't matter. That's literally my only complaint about this place. It's beautiful, independently owned, well priced, and they hooked us up with an incredible wedding. I'll never ever forget it.
Bear Creek was beyond amazing for us. You are assigned a wedding planner when you tour the facilities and she becomes your helper and guide throughout the whole process (Thank you Lisa!). From the very beginning everyone at Bear Creek was very professional and helpful, but during the wedding everyone came together to help. Even the servers were there to help me and my husband at every step. The head servers introduced themselves to us and checked in on us during the reception often. Even when we were getting pictures taken on the grounds, one of the young men who worked at Bear Creek drove us around in a van with a beer and wine with appetizers for us. At every stop, he grabbed our drinks and let us go. So yes, the service is wonderful.
And the actual grounds and atmosphere was perfect. Even though it is a ski lodge, it was beautiful in the summer. The landscapers use beautiful flowers and cover up as much of the ski equipment as they can to make the area be as romantic as possible. I received so many compliments about how beautiful everything was...and we honestly didn't add too much! The grounds are just that beautiful! And just some advice, look at the Lodge first. Those fireplaces are so wonderful.
Going with Bear Creek was the best wedding decision my husband and me made. Easily.
The wedding itself was handled wonderfully, however, the room block which was set up had many issues. We had some guests which were told that a room block was never set up, we were assured that early check in would be available for those coming in for the rehearsal and only 1 room was ready (the others weren't even ready at the normal check in time), and one of our guests had to wait to get into their room until 5:30pm (check in is 3pm).
I found out about Bear Creek at my first ever bridal show and instantly fell in love through their brochure! My (now) husband and I booked a meeting right away with Lisa to get a feel for the venue. The moment we stepped onto the resort, we knew it was where we would get married. Lisa was very professional and guided us along the whole resort giving us pictures and tips on how it would look during our wedding time. I have to be honest, this was our first venue tour so we felt like we would be regretful if we didn't at least look at two more "mountain" venues. So we did and found ourselves wanting in the venues everything that Bear Creek already had to offer. A hotel and wedding reception in one! You cannot beat that! So we immediately booked Bear Creek and are eternally grateful for all the staff's hard work to make our wedding so beautiful! And I never once felt stressed about my wedding planning because I knew I had Lisa to answer all my questions! We cannot thank Lisa enough for everything she did for us!!
BEST DECISION WE MADE FOR OUR FALL WEDDING!
My husband and I have zero complaints, it was worth every cent spent! Our guests still talk about the amazing venue and spectacular service they received while attending our wedding!
Choosing Bear Creek was the best decision we could have made for our wedding (we planned our wedding from Chicago IL)! I recommend taking advantage of the buffet breakfast the morning after your wedding (guests can pay on their own, come and go as they please but BC can reserve a private space for your group). If you do a rehearsal dinner there, I'd ask for private space (we sat in the open dining area at the Grille, but would have liked a more private/blocked off space). We used the Grille bar for a pre-wedding day happy hour and after party for the wedding - so convenient! The BC staff took carts full of our decor, and did an amazing job staging the room - they even took the flowers from our ceremony setup and reset them at our sweetheart table. We worked with Theresa and she was a dream - I've heard great things about the other coordinators too! Our guests loved the food and had no problem getting apps and drinks all night. You'll have a staff leader assigned to check in with you all night, there was never a moment we didn't have drinks in our hands! We would recommend anyone to host their special day at Bear Creek!
Using Bear Creek as my wedding venue was the BEST decision I have ever made. The food was delicious, and the staff made sure I enjoyed my day without any stress! Theresa was the wedding coordinator I was working with, and she was absolutely fabulous. Several things went wrong, but she handled them all as smooth as possible. Unfortunately something from our wedding ceremony was stolen, just moments before the ceremony, and Theresa went out of her way to try to replace the items that were stolen and even searched the camera to figure out how it happened. Due to the time restraint we were not able to find the missing items, but I am so happy everything possible was done to help the situation. My husband and I really wanted a destination wedding, but that is a lot to ask for from wedding guests, so Bear Creek was an absolute perfect “destination wedding” without the crazy costs associated with destination weddings. We received so many compliments on our venue, and the day was SO stress free!
We just had our wedding at Bear Creek ,and I have to say that they far exceeded our expectations! Everything ran so smoothly. Theresa was wonderful to work with. Our guests had nothing but good things to say and LOVED the atmosphere and the food!
Bear Creek was the absolute best venue out there! They were so accommodating and helpful throughout the whole wedding planning process. Theresa was so great to work with and made us feel so at ease. We loved every minute of our wedding and we could not have had a better day without the dream team at Bear Creek. The food was delicious, the staff was so pleasant, and the grounds were beautiful for our August wedding (outside). We cannot say enough great things about Bear Creek! Highly recommended and A+ service!!
Bear creek made my day a day to remember, a truly fairytale wedding. From the first day with emails, meetings, to the finalizing, rehearsal dinner, to the wedding day it was perfection. Their entire staff went up and beyond to make not only myself and my husband comfortable but every guest happy till the end. I never once had to worry the day off my wedding or even the days leading up to, they truly take care of everything and make your life so much easier. Also let's not forget the true beauty in this venue from outside, to the rooms, to the banquet hall truly speechless.
I could not be happier with our decision to use Bear Creek for our wedding ceremony and reception. Theresa was amazing to work with thru the entire process. She answered all or questions in a timely manner and always made us feel like a priority. The rest of the staff was wonderful as well. I felt like my guests were attended to as well as the bridal party which made me incredibly happy. I, honestly, cannot say enough about this place. If you're looking for a venue that has everything and works to make your day the least stressful for you then go with Bear Creek. They are worth the money.
I can't say enough great things about Bear Creek, Lisa, our wedding coordinator, and the rest of the Bear Creek staff! Everything was absolutely perfect! I could not imagine our wedding reception at any other venue. The scenery and the decor meshed perfectly with the theme my husband and I were going for. I can't thank everyone there enough, especially Lisa who worked with us through the whole process and helped make our wedding day a dream!
We had our wedding reception at Bear Creek in August 2018. We worked with Theresa, and throughout the entire planning process she was amazing. She always replied to emails quickly and made herself available anytime we needed to contact her or meet with her.
I made my own centerpieces, so I had a lot of moving parts that needed to be set up on the wedding day, and the staff set everything up perfectly. It looked exactly as I pictured it would!
All the staff was very friendly, my guests all complimented their waiters. The food was DELICIOUS! Everyone loved it.
The week leading up to my wedding, Theresa contacted all of my vendors, so I did not need to worry about that.
Bear Creek thought of all the little details, they clearly know what they are doing there!
I could say so many more great things about Bear Creek. I would absolutely recommend this wedding venue!
We were extremely pleased with the service we received from Bear Creek. The reception staff was remarkable!! We literally wanted for nothing and everyone was extremely pleasant! We definitely felt as if we were the priority!! Perfection! Food was superb! Many of our guests complimented on the food and the service, and the overall professionalism and coordination of our wedding. My father-in-law even heard an employee informing the pool guests that they needed to keep it down due to our wedding ceremony until it was over. Theresa Labour, our wedding consultant, was wonderful!! Affordably priced!! Beautiful grounds!! I can't say enough good things about this place. Our wedding was perfect because of Bear Creek!