Drumore Estate LLC
About This Vendor
Unique Wedding Venue - Formal Garden Estate
Drumore Estate is a one-of-a-kind wedding and special event venue comprised of pristine formal gardens and a historic Georgian mansion on 70 secluded acres only a short drive from Lancaster City, Pennsylvania. No matter the occasion, we ensure that the Drumore Experience will be perfectly tailored to your vision. Our in-house wedding planners and culinary team will help you coordinate the wedding of your dreams from your first planning session to the moment you cut the cake. Booking with Drumore Estate means you're getting the best personalized wedding planning service that Pennsylvania has to offer. See our top review ratings and read what brides are saying all around the east coast. At Drumore Estate we offer 2 options for indoor year-round climate controlled weddings/events. In addition to our 12-hour venue rental options, we also offer Elopement and Small Wedding packages. Please visit our website at drumoreestate.com to view our full venue options, catering menus and to book a tour. For additional information pertaining to these offerings feel free to contact us directly.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
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The Drumore Estate was everything I could have ever asked for, it is beautiful rain or shine! Marnie & Kevin were absolute fantastic and really made the day as special as it could be. From day one they were with you, helping organize and giving...
suggestions. Our wedding day it rained and they still made it as magical as possible, with accommodations and decorations. They even enjoyed the party with us. Thank you Drumore Estate for your beautiful scenery, food and hospitality. They allowed us to have alpaca and fireworks, DJ party items and so much more. If you want a magical, princess, rememberable wedding go to the Drumore and work with Marnie & Kevin for the most memorable night of your life.
Drumore Estate is such a beautiful venue and the whole team is great. They were so accommodating for my husband and I when we needed to change our wedding date. And even though it poured down rain on the day, they made our backup plan work and ...
flow so smoothly, you would have thought that’s how we planned it originally. The food is awesome, the planning sessions with Kyesse and emails with her and Marnie went smoothly and timely. It really took so much of the stress away from me as the bride, I really, truly recommend and wouldn’t have chosen another venue.
We can’t recommend Drumore enough!! Our day was absolutely perfect because of Marnie and Kevin! They were a true dream to work with, they went above and beyond to give us the perfect day and it was a blessing to have them there to celebrate wit...
h us! The grounds are so well kept and landscaped beautifully, and the food is phenomenal! Drumore was a special part of our special day and we are so very grateful to have shared our day with Drumore Estate!
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Drumore Estate couldn’t have delivered more incredibly for my daughter’s wedding day. From the elegance of the Orangery to the beautifully decorated Carriage House, it was a day that no one will ever be able to forget. Marnie, the wedding coord...
inator, couldn’t have been more organized, helpful and energetic, while Kevin made sure that every little detail was just perfect. Everything was above and beyond our highest expectations and we would absolutely recommend Drumore Estate’s venue to anyone in search of an unforgettable experience.
I cannot say enough about Drumore Estate and their staff! We got married on November 19 and it was the absolute perfect day. Marnie is an absolute angel who helped us pick the perfect menu, kept us organized, and never let one detail slip. T...
he staff were fantastic and even joined us on the dance floor. They even helped when my bustle kept coming undone on the dance floor. If you are looking for the perfect venue that has picturesque views and staff that go above and beyond, I would highly recommend Drumore Estate. It was an unforgettable day that could not be topped.
My husband and I got married here this past Saturday and it was absolutely perfect. The estate is so gorgeous. There’s plenty of options/packages. They also include a cake and flowers so that helps a lot! The staff is so nice and helpful. The w...
edding planner Kyesse was so sweet and kind. She made sure everything was the way we wanted. Definitely couldn’t of asked for anybody better. We can’t wait to come back in 2 years to have a bigger celebration! Absolutely love this place!
Overall, Drumore Estate was an absolutely wonderful wedding venue. We knew as soon as we saw and toured the property that we wanted our wedding and reception there! The whole place is beautiful and had everything we were looking for in a venue....
Marnie, one of the wedding coordinators, was extremely friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful in helping us plan for the upcoming day. Our wedding day at Drumore was beautiful and so much fun. The only small critique we had was that we had a new wedding coordinator on the day of, and things at times felt a bit disorganized; we were not given much guidance at the day-of rehearsal, we did not know where they were when we first arrived as well as a few other times throughout the day, and the cocktail hour ran a bit late. However, that did not detract much from an overall very positive experience at Drumore. We would recommend this place for sure!
Beautiful venue! So glad I didn't have to worry about the inclement weather myself, in addition to all I had to do day of! They coordinated & took care of everything, & made it as stress free as possible! The food was delicious, the setting was...
beautiful!
Drumore Estate was the perfect venue for our wedding day! Once we had our first tour of the property, we instantly fell in love with the venue and the scenery surrounding it. We appreciated Marnie's ability to help us picture the full scope of ...
our wedding day. She was excited for us, gave us suggestions during the planning process, and truly listened to our vision. We felt like more than just a client. The only shortcoming of the planning process and day of event was the last minute change of our coordinator who lacked Marnie's enthusiasm and professionalism. While our concerns negatively affected the later part of the planning stage, we are happy to say that our wedding day was incredible, and we would highly recommend Drumore Estate as a venue!
Drumore was perfect for our wedding! Our wedding day went so smoothly because of the team and Marnie! There's so much included with their packages that a lot of stress you'd normally experience in wedding planning is lifted away. We did a semi-...
DIY wedding and they set up, took down, and packed up everything for us. Talk about full service! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was, too. I can't recommend them enough!
Picking Drumore Estate for our venue was the best decision! The venue itself is beautiful, and was the cheapest around. You have to use their cater but it’s worth it. All of our guest including us loved the food. When booking with Drumore, a we...
dding coordinator is included as well as all the linens and tableware. They have multiple options to have your ceremony and reception as well as a plan B incase of bad weather. Having Marnie (our coordinator) was great. She made planning and putting the wedding together a breeze! Even the day of the wedding when I tried to offer my help I was turned away to enjoy my day. Drumore Estate has a great reputation with a lot of outside vendors to make your wedding special. They provide a vendors list to show you who is familiar with the venue and having those vendors who have been to Drumore previously makes a huge difference in making your wedding flow smoothly. All the vendors that we picked off the list were precessional, down to earth and super nice. All I had to do was pick my vendors and bring a couple of my own decorations and they do everything else! Our wedding day was perfect and the best day of our lives!
We had our wedding at Drumore On 9-9-22. To say Marnie and the entire Drumore team was phenomenal is an understatement. They made everything about our day perfect and as stress-free as possible. Our out of town guests raved about how beautiful ...
this venue is. Several guests also commented about how great the bartenders were. Marnie made the entire planning process go smoothly and was awesome to work with. The following day when we returned to gather all of our decorations and alcohol, the Drumore team had it packed up, neatly organized and even helped us to load it into our cars. Thank you for making our day so special. Highly recommend!
We held our elopement ceremony at Drumore Estate this weekend. It was perfect and beautiful! Even though we had a small event, Christina made us feel extra special from our first tour to the moment we left for home after our wedding and recepti...
on. The cake they provided was outstanding, so moist and yummy. As opposed to most cardboard wedding cakes you struggle to take a few bites of to be polite, we all enjoyed every crumb of it! The flowers they arranged were exactly what I wanted. Every detail was exactly what I would have done if I'd done it myself! Absolutely the perfect day and the staff is even sweeter than the cake. You will be thrilled by your wedding at Drumore Estate!
Drumore estate was one of our first venue visits. Once we got our tour on site and saw the beautiful garden and estate grounds, we fell in love instantly. We were so sold that we looked to book them immediately and canceled our other venue tour...
s. During our planning, the team at Drumore (shoutout to Marnie and Kyesse!) were fantastic at listening to our requests, anticipating our needs, and bringing our wedding vision to life. On our big day, Kyesse and her team ensured that we had a perfect day- and I really mean perfect! The decor was set to perfection, the food was absolutely amazing, and even Mother Nature chimed in for the perfect weather. Everything went so smoothly and though we had to adapt to some unplanned changes, (to no fault of the Drumore staff) everything resulted in an amazing wedding day that my family and friends are already commenting about (and it hasn’t even been a week from our date yet!). We would highly recommend Drumore to anyone looking to have a picturesque event in a romantic setting, with extremely competent and friendly staff. 100/5 stars!
The most beautiful venue and the most amazing wedding team! I cannot speak more highly of the wedding experience at the Drumore. They are thoughtful, flexible and very experienced.
We would absolutely get married again at Drumore! The staff are extremely helpful, and the grounds are beautiful. Marnie is an excellent coordinator, and we loved working with her. Her assistant Kyesse is professional, kind, and helped us solve...
an issue with one of our vendors. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how much fun they had.
We had our dream wedding here at Drumore Estate in July 2022. Once we saw Drumore Estate in person we knew it was a no brainer. Our wedding had to be here! The mansion and the grounds are GORGEOUS. I have never seen another venue as beautiful a...
s this. Not only is the venue itself amazing, the staff is just as, if not more, AMAZING. Marnie, our wedding coordinator, went above and beyond to make sure our special day was a fairy tale. She was so easy to work with, so quick to respond to any questions we had, and just such a joy to work with! If you are considering having your wedding here, DO IT! You will not be disappointed!!!
We had our wedding on 6/17/2022 and Drumore Estate and their team were absolutely amazing. When we were looking at venues back in 2020 it felt like people were being more like a sales person than trying to give us 100% straight answers. But whe...
n we had our tour with Marnie, that changed. She was straight forward, honest, sweet and really loved planning weddings.
Once we locked in the planning with them also went very well, they were organized, reach out to our vendors once we had them and were responsive when I emailed with questions. The day of the wedding (BEST DAY EVER) they set everything up perfectly and checked up on us to make sure we were all good. We got so many compliments on the food, decor and the stunning location. And anyone that meet Marnie that night said “Wow you can tell this is more than a job for her”.
I’m so happy we toured here and ultimately had our wedding here. It was absolutely our dream wedding and a big part of that dream becoming a reality was the love and support of this team.
We got married at Drumore Estate on 6/11/22 and we cannot express how grateful we are to have been able to host our wedding at Drumore Estate. We were immediately impressed by the care taken not only to their grounds, but also to the mansion. M...
arnie, the on-site coordinator, was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process leading up to, and on, our special day. Marnie was amazing to work with as she was quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had and showed so much excitement and happiness for us! She is beyond what we could have asked for in a coordinator. The staff at Drumore is extremely organized which made the entire day run smoothly. Through setting up, to transitioning our guests and decorations from the ceremony, to cocktail hour, and ultimately to our reception - we didn’t not have to lift a finger. The bartenders were so quick that our guests never even had to wait in line for a drink! The food was impeccable - honestly, better than most restaurants! Our only complaint with Drumore estate would be not clearly communicating the minimum number of guests required until the day our final count was due (1 month prior to our wedding). Unfortunately, the minimum was not written in our contract but was listed on their website. We ultimately had to pay for 10 people that we did not have attending the wedding. We would have signed the contract regardless, but would have appreciated this information being written into our contract from the beginning in order to budget accordingly. That being said, it was still worth every penny and we highly recommend Drumore Estate for your wedding!
Drumore is perfect! It is such a beautiful place filled with an amazing staff. The staff is so kind, attentive, and helpful. They helped with so much and made our wedding day as effortless for us as possible. The property is amazing. It is full...
of beauty, life, and serenity. I would give 100 stars if I could.
We highly recommend booking your wedding with Drumore Estate. This was the most stress free wedding i could have imagined! They coordinated and planned everything including set up and tear down. All the staff were wonderful and so kind to all o...
f our guests. The garden where the ceremony was located was absolutely breathtaking- they maintained the garden and landscape in perfect condition. The carriage house was the perfect place for a reception followed by hours of dancing. Marnie helped us coordinate the whole way through and Makenzie coordinated the day of wedding event. Makenzie was beyond amazing- she was calm, cool, and collected as well as very fun! Any little request we had she made sure she got it done and would think about things for the guest to make their experience even better. The food was amazing- great taste and many options. We highly recommend this venue!!
If you are in search of the optimum setting for your event, big or small, look no further. The entire team at Drumore Estate is absolutely brilliant, and our day was perfection. From the early planning stages (~10 months in advance) to the fina...
l moments of the day, we felt confident in selecting Drumore Estate, and knew that we were in good hands! Marnie and her team helped to create an unforgettable "micro-wedding" event, and flawlessly delivered. Communication was superb, professional, and timely. Cost of our event was quite reasonable compared to other outdoor venues in the area, which included catering with our package. We could not have asked for a better experience and will recommend Drumore Estate to others!
I had worked this location doing hair for weddings and was totally in love with this place! So I knew the place I would go when I was going to be married was Drumore. The staff and place exceeded my expectations! I couldn't have asked for more!...
Also a special shout out to Marnie, I would work with her a thousand times over and put all my trust in her.
Marnie and the entire team at Drumore Estate brought their A game to make our day (4/16/2022) nothing short of absolutely perfect. Marnie held our hands throughout the entire year long prep and walked us through every step of the way, making th...
e process as easy as possbile. If there were any hiccups or issues on the day of the wedding, we never knew about them because the Drumore team handled them quickly and perfectly. The stunning venue speaks for itself, but the thing that makes it the ultimate wedding venue is really the staff who were all friendly, helpful, quick, and flexible. Our guests are also still raving about how delicious the all of the food was!!
I cannot say enough about how truly perfect the day was, which was helped even further by the recommended vendor list provided by the venue -- we were able to book our photographer and DJ (arguably two of the most important parts of the day after the venue) based on the Drumore recommendations, and we had an INCREDIBLE experience with all of them, our guests are still raving about them!!! You will absolutely not regret booking the Drumore Estate!
My wife and I were one of the unfortunate Covid couples who had to reschedule our wedding several times. We had originally booked Drumore for our wedding and reception for Spring of 2020, then early summer 2020, late summer 2020.... until our l...
ast rebooking in fall 2021. Throughout the whole process, Karen and the Drumore wedding coordinators were amazing and super helpful. Marnie in particular took great care of us and couldn't have been more fantastic. The venue and grounds are beautiful year round and I feel lucky to have found such a gem for our special day.
Our wedding was on 5/30/21! This was just at the end of the PA Covid Pandemic shut down so it was extremely stressful! Marnie and staff guided us through the entire process as best they could!
They accommodated our buffet decision by havin...
g staff on site to do a served buffet! This ensured we were all within safe Covid protocols etc..
We had some weather issues but Marnie and staff made it so seamless that it was as if the sun was shining all day :)
We ended the night with a bang as this venue allows you to have fireworks :) we had a firework vendor work with the local fire depot and venue! Marnie helped us navigate all the legal stuff and made it so easy!!! If you truly want to have an easy carefree day and have all the attention on your and your spouse then Marnie and team at Drumore estate are the best in the business!!! Marnie will bring the HYPE, honestly one of the most energetic and amazing people!!! So much fun to work with :)
I can vouch for you that you will not be disappointed with Drumore estate!
I can’t say enough great things about Drumore Estate. We selected Drumore because it is truly beautiful. All of the spaces for the ceremony and receptions are so nice— beautiful views of the Lancaster countryside, well maintained gardens, cozy ...
Carriage House. We also loved the spaces for the bridal party and groomsmen to use while getting ready. Once we booked, we had so much support from the event coordinator, Marnie. She answered all of our questions along the way and always provided useful advice. The week of she went above and beyond with responding to last minute questions, coordinating drop offs, etc. The day of our wedding was a bit stressful with bad weather, but all the staff made an effort to accommodate us and ultimately we couldn’t have asked for a better day. We have received so many compliments about the beautiful venue and amazing staff from friends and family! So grateful for all the effort they put in to make our day so special and everything we wanted!
Where do I begin...Drumore Estate went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more! The Drumore Estate was the only venue I looked at, the grounds are absolutely gorgeous and the bridal suite/grooms room ...
are to die for! From the initial tour of the venue, to our planning and tasting sessions everything was seamless. Marine was amazing to work with, she is so fun and helpful! She made my vision come to life, and assured I had the best of the best for all our other vendors. The day of she made sure we had everything we need including drinks and food. The entre staff was friendly and so helpful throughout the whole process, the food was amazing! Everyone can't stop talking about what a beautiful and fun day the wedding was! I can honestly say I loved every minute of our wedding day and I wouldn't change one thing, I owe all my thanks and gratitude to the Drumore Estate, Marnie and the entire staff for assuring our wedding day was perfect!
Melissa & Robert McGregor
Drumore Estate was our dream venue. They had everything we were looking for; a bridal suite AND a groomsmen lounge, a beautiful outdoor space for our ceremony in their ceremonial garden with a long brick walkway, a large tented space with optio...
nal heaters for our reception, and both the courtyard area & orangery at our disposal for after-dinner dancing. The grounds are immaculately kept and look beautiful all year round. We were so happy with the outcome of our wedding day -- Thank you Drumore dream team! -Alyssia & Jeff
Great food, great service, great planning by our onsite wedding planner, Marnie, in a an amazing, beautiful venue. Couldn't have been a better day for our daughter and her new husband!
Drumore Estate and Marnie were wonderful! Can't recommend the venue enough, thank you everyone!
My husband and I gave ourselves less than 9 months to plan our wedding because of how excited we were to get hitched. The biggest struggle we had was finding a venue that we both loved and had our date available. When a family member suggested ...
we look into Drumore Estates we booked a tour. This was the FIRST and ONLY venue we toured because we knew we didn't have to look further after having an amazing time at our tour! We both fell in love with the views and the staff was more than welcoming and friendly! Working with Marnie was SO much fun, we love her spunk and passion for weddings! The best part was, we were able to create our own menu for the buffet! Neither of us are fans of salads or veggies, we got taco dip and pulled pork! The staff was very helpful with planning and making sure we had everything we needed set up so both me and my husband could relax on our special day. HIGHLY recommend Drumore Estates!
My husband and I got married at Drumore Estate on 10/1/21 and have to give them a 10000/10 star review! We were completely blown away at our first visit by the beauty of the venue and the inclusiveness of their packages for weddings. You simply...
cannot be the views at this venue!! We immediately felt like we were at home and were welcomed by the owners and all of the staff on the property. Marnie, the on-site facilitator, is just incredible. We planned our wedding over 2 years during COVID and she never let us worry or miss a beat as she was completely on top of tracking milestones and meeting with us to go over every detail you could think of! Marnie had an answer for every question I had and was so accomodating and responsive. They have great recommendations and relationships with vendors in the area, and took care of so much vendor coordination so everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. They also do all of the catering (minus cakes) on-site and have a huge, customizable menu - and I swear it's the best dinner I've ever had!! We still have guests raving about the food from the wedding reception and rehearsal dinner. I can't find a single complaint about this venue or our experience. It was the most PERFECT place to celebrate the best day of our lives!!
Drumore Estate was the perfect wedding venue for our big day. From the venue and property to the food and service, we could not have asked for a better team and experience. We are so thankful for Marnie and her kick-butt organization and enthus...
iasm. Drumore is incredible and I would recommend it to anyone.
Drumore Estate is an absolutely perfect venue. It's a glorious mix of beautiful landscapes, A++ Team full of the hardest working people, and absolutely delicious food!! If I could give them more than 5 stars I would in a heartbeat. Marnie and...
her incredible team helped us plan the best night of our lives that we will always always always cherish and remember. I can't thank them enough!!!
Drumore Estate is THE perfect place for a wedding. The entire team from first visit to day of event were awesome amazing. The venue is breathtaking, the service wonderful and delicious and the team that manages especially Marnie and Kevin are...
the best. We love them and everything they did to make our daughters wedding and now son- in Law day a day they will never forget. All the guests could not say enough about how wonderful everything was and are still talking about it. Thanks Drumore Estate- you are THE BEST!!!!
Drumore is incredible. All leading up to the planning and everything, Marnie helped to make the process easy and was always there to answer our questions. We had our wedding there last weekend and it couldn’t have been more perfect and our gues...
ts are still raving about how incredible the day was, and how amazing the Drumore crew was. So happy we picked them!!
Drumore Estate was top notch! The venue is gorgeous! The grounds are beautiful and pristine. Not a weed in sight! Kevin and Marnie were there every step of the way. Never seemed annoyed and always happy to help. The food was wonderful! Guests h...
ave been telling me that this was the nicest wedding they have ever been to. I highly recommend Drumore Estate!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Drumore Estate! We toured a lot of venues, and this was our favorite by far. Not only is it beautiful, but it was very affordable since we chose to get married on a Friday and an off-season month (July...
). Marnie, our wedding coordinator, was absolutely amazing from the first phone call we had with her. She made the day go so smoothly and it was so wonderful to not have to worry about a thing! Our day was absolutely perfect and our guests raved about the location, the food, and the staff. By the way, Karen, David, Bill and the rest of the team are AMAZING! Everyone was so kind and made us feel so special.
I loved the fact that almost everything is included on-site. For instance, they have table numbers, easels, card boxes, linens, and lots of other items they let you use! We had the most perfect day and Drumore Estate truly made it one of the best days of our lives.
We had the most amazing day celebrating our wedding at Drumore Estate! It exceeded all of our expectations and was well worth the wait. Throughout the whole process (postponement and all) Marnie and the staff were so incredibly kind, accommodat...
ing and helpful every step of the way. Marnie was a godsend, always there to be a sounding board or provide guidance and recommendations, was so patient with my countless questions and was there to ensure everything went according to plan and schedule the day of.
The property itself is absolutely breathtaking and is truly one of a kind venue. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and the estate offers spectacular views and photos ops. As if the views and grounds aren’t enough, the food is incredible!
After our big day, my husband and I talked about how incredible our wedding was and guests did not stop raving about it either! I highly recommend Drumore Estate to any future brides and grooms, I guarantee you will not be disappointed!
We have officially hit our 3 month anniversary and I think back to our wedding day quite often. I had done a lot of research before going to any venues and Drumore Estate was at the top of my list from the very beginning. So what sold us on Dru...
more? Well, the stunning property was the first thing. The estate is just beautiful. I feel in love with the carriage house the moment I saw it. Because of Covid we had to be outside. Drumore was so accommodating. They set up the Grand Tent earlier than normal, and still allowed me to have some touches from the carriage house that I loved so much. My husband was sold on the grooms lounge downstairs and I was so excited to be in the newly renovated bridal sweet. It had enough space for me and all my girls (5 bridesmaids and 2 flower girls). The staff at Drumore sold us as well. When you love something it’s easy to sell, and it is clear that the employees love their job and take pride in their work. Marnie, our wedding day facilitator always answered my questions no matter how big or small and was willing to go above and beyond to help me with decor if needed. She listened to what we wanted and even if something wasn’t feasible for our budget she had ideas and suggestions to help us still make it happen just in another way. We had enough confidence in the Drumore staff that because of Covid we never even did a taste testing and our food turned out amazing! All of David’s suggestions were spot on and there was plenty of food for our guests! We are so thankful we choose Drumore Estate to celebrate our wedding and we would do it again!
We loved having our wedding at Drumore Estate! They were flexible and easy to work with throughout the entire process. It is a beautiful venue and all of our vendors expressed how much they loved worked there as well!
So beautiful and the staff is FANTASTIC!!
My wedding ceremony was Magically and absolutely beautiful! They are beyond professional and listen during a pandemic I couldn’t have had a better wedding ceremony! I was mind blown by the decor and the CAKE!!!! Words cannot describe how wonder...
ful the staff are I’m so thankful to Drumore and my fantastic wedding planner Chelsea!
The venue, mansion, setting, and the excellent care that the folks at Drumore did for Kelly and Corey's wedding 9/26/20 was spectacular. You cannot do a wedding any better than Drumore with Marnie hosting/coordinating and Dave as chef. Phenomen...
al experience, fantastic food from Dave, an unbeatable service from Steve Smith of Red Rose Beverage Solutions, amazing guy. These folks are all top shelf, wonderful people, and fun to work with. As the mother and father of the bride, I can without question recommend Drumore for your next event. Kudos also to Executive Coach and Premier Limousine for getting the entire wedding goers back and forth safely from Lancaster Marriott-also great to deal with. (Sarah Babski-awesome). Heather Kendig- amazing flowers (Floral Designs by Heather Ann). Go Drumore!!
With great appreciation,
Tom and Debby Brooks
Taylor and I were married at the Drumore Estate on October 30, 2020 and we are reeling over how perfect the day was from start to finish. Not only did we feel completely taken care of and supported, but the execution of each detail was exquisit...
e. From the moment we reached the end of the long drive way at our very first visit, we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. The views alone are enough to take your breath away. Our first tour showed all the areas of the estate that we would have access to and it completely surpassed any other venue we had visited. (70 acres of lush, idyllic landscape, surrounding a stunning home). We worked closely with Marnie and David who go above and beyond for each and every client. We felt that they completely understood what we wanted for our wedding and were willing to do whatever it took to make it happen. From the design and color of the napkins to the passable appetizers and three course meal, they both executed their roles perfectly! Their motto of "customizable weddings" is completely true and provided us a truly unique experience we will cherish for a lifetime. We cannot recommend the Drumore Estate highly enough and feel so deeply grateful for everything the staff, and even the owners, did to make our day as special as possible. Thank you so so much Marnie, David, Karyn and Bill for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
~ Blair and Taylor
We had an absolutely wonderful experience at the Drumore! When we initially started looking at venues we were not sure what we were really looking for, but when we pulled up and saw the views we were immediately sold. Not only is the estate gor...
geous and spacious with amazing views, but Marnie and David were phenomenal to work with and a true pleasure to be around. They helped guide us through the process of truly understanding what we wanted our wedding to look like and then executed our vision perfectly. The food was delicious and the event flowed perfectly thanks to all Marnie and David's coordinated efforts. We really can't recommend this venue and it's team highly enough!! Even amidst the Covid pandemic they made our dreams a reality, thank you Marnie and David.
Drumore is absolutely stunning, when my husband and I went to see it we knew that was the place. The house was beautiful and we loved the areas for us to get ready. We also loved the friendly staff at Drumore and appreciate show helpful they we...
re. My husband lost his ring during the sunset photos and they spent so much time searching the ground with a metal detector to find it. Also the sunset photos alone are enough to sell anyone on picking this as a venue. The food was phenomenal and I got so many compliments on it. The salmon is totally amazing!!!! The only downfall of the wedding was Covid but they took so many extra precautions I felt good about having all of our loved ones there.
When my husband and I were looking for a wedding venue, we were looking for a spot with natural beauty that did not feel like a stuff wedding hall/venue. We looked at TWO venues, Drumore being the second one, and we booked the next day!! Not o...
nly is Drumore one of the most picturesque places, sitting high on the hill overlooking the beautiful lands of Lancaster County, with perfect gardens, and grounds, BUT the staff are all you need for a perfect day!! Plus, the owners, Bill and Karen are there every step of the way to make you feel like you are hanging out at your family's home!! Meghan (who unfortunately is no longer with Drumore, but still came to our wedding day because she is incredible!) showed us the grounds, talked about the options Drumore offered and sold us in an hour! We got to meet with David, the head chef and general manager as well. We were the first couple he sat with to discuss meal options and we were ready to sign on! David is a master in the kitchen!! He came up with meal options for us, and when we asked him for a more unique menu, he blew us away!! All of our guests were raving about the food!! David can make anything your heart desires and he does it well! Marnie is the best wedding planner/coordinator and she comes with Drumore?! You will not fully appreciate Marnie's talents until you wake up the day after your wedding and realize all that Marnie did to make your day perfect. We met Marnie at our tasting in February (she was new to the team and we fell in love immediately!) Marnie worked with us to plan out the PERFECT day (and re-plan the perfect micro day-thanks Covid!). Just when you think the preplanning is incredible, wait until you arrive on your wedding day! Marnie is there helping you with things, before you even think of the things you need help with! She makes the day run seamless and takes away any and all stressors/worries to allow you to enjoy your day! I cannot say this enough to any and all couples: having a human like Marnie on your wedding day makes the world of difference! We dropped off our decor Wednesday before the wedding and gave a few instructions. I had no idea what the space would look like and could have never imagined the perfect space that was created. Marnie and her team created an intimate, picture perfect setting for our day, and went along with all my crazy ideas-champagne tower anyone?! If given a thousand chances to book a different venue/team, we would pick Drumore, and this all-star cast over, and over again!
Now let's talk about Covid. Not an easy year for the wedding industry, and yet Bill, Karen, David and Marnie, were kind, understanding, and worked to ensure our day, all though much smaller than planned, was still perfect! We will never be able to express our gratitude for their kindness and understanding during what could have been a terrible time. We heard horror stories about other couples and their wedding venue/caterer. Drumore's team did not allow that to be our experience. We cannot wait to come back next year, with all of our friends and family, and celebrate with our dream team!!
A HUGE thank you to the Drumore staff! Through a rocky year of unexpected twists and turns Marnie, David, Bill, and Karyn were phenomenal. The Drumore staff continued to encourage us and support our visions for our wedding even when COVID threa...
tened our plans. We will be forever grateful for the Drumore. We will cherish the memories they helped us create and remember how they made our wedding day sparkle and shine on a cold and rainy fall day!
With Love -John and Joelle
we were so happy and pleased with the service here! Marnie did a PHENOMENAL job helping with planning and coordinating everything for our big day!!
We had an absolutely magical experience with Drumore and its entire staff for our wedding over Labor Day Weekend 2020. Dealing with a Covid wedding was not easy but Karen, David and Marnie made us feel like family, were there whenever we needed...
them (and we needed them a lot!) and met all of our ever-changing needs. The amazing experience began with Karen (the owner) taking us on a tour after hours on an off day. Just the beginning of their unbelievable hospitality and commitment to the customer. That was followed by countless phone calls and emails to David and Marnie who ensured that our special day would be successful and void of any hiccups. David prepared a wonderful meal for our big day (one that still has our guests salivating) and Marnie was a God send. What a special person who made all of us feel loved and most importantly calm and prepared leading up to and on the day of our wedding.
Overall, can’t recommend Drumore Estate enough. Its setting is breathtaking and its staff is beyond wonderful. Thank you Drumore for helping to make our big day so special!!
No other venue can offer the beauty & elegance of the Drumore. The gardens & grounds are perfect for photos. The staff attended to every detail to make the day flow smoothly. They know how to make your wedding day special for you and your g...
uests.
I don't even know where to begin! Drumore Estate is absolute perfection. I fell in love the minute my Maid of Honor and I pulled up to tour the venue and nothing compared to Drumore when we checked a few other places out afterwards. The staff a...
nd owners at Drumore were incredibly accommodating and so wonderful through the whole planning process. About halfway to our wedding date, there was a staff change but the transition was flawless. Huge shoutout to Marnie who is one of the nicest, coolest, most down to earth person I have ever met. She was incredibly helpful and made sure our entire planning process and day of went perfectly, which it did! Drumore is such a beautiful venue, the owners and staff members are all around amazing, and I will forever recommend this venue to everyone!
Thank you so much!
My fiance and I fell in love with Drumore Estate the minute we pulled up. It was the first and only venue we looked at. After the tour, we booked the next day! The estate is absolutely perfect for your dream wedding. The garden area leading to ...
the fountain is truly magical and the most beautiful spot for pictures. We had the bridal suite all day long, and it was enough space for us to get our hair and makeup done, to hang dresses, and to enjoy breakfast, lunch and many laughs. The groom's suite was perfect for the guys to enjoy eating pizza, drinking beers, and have some fun while getting ready. Guests loved the cocktail and reception areas to eat, drink, and dance! At sunset, Marnie brought us to the hill at Drumore to take the most breathtaking sunset picture. This was our favorite part of the night. You feel like you are on top of the world!
We were supposed to get married on May 16, 2020, but due to Covid-19 we had to postpone to September 12, 2020. Bill and Karyn were so understanding during the process of changing the date. The Drumore Estate team worked hard to put social distancing and sanitizing procedures in place to ensure that all of our guests stayed safe while celebrating!
Our dream wedding would have not happened with the dream team at Drumore, Marnie and David! Marnie is the best wedding planner a couple could ever be blessed with. I told Marnie my vision and she made it come to life. As a bride planning a wedding, Marnie is your breath of fresh air. She will give you advice, cry with you, and laugh with you. She will be there every step of the way on your wedding day to make sure everything comes out perfect. She is the most enthusiastic, creative, and thoughtful wedding planner out there. You need Marnie!!
Drumore’s Chef, David, will blow you away with the appetizers and main dishes he makes. Throughout the process, he met with us at every meeting to check in on us and the menu. He was open to anything we wanted and provided suggestions to help us make a delicious menu for our guests. He even made a special meal for our flower girl who had a food allergy! He was the most kind, understanding, and hard working chef we have ever met. You need him as your chef!! Every guest has told us how wonderful the food was, especially his braised beef short ribs, we highly recommended having this!!!
We began our wedding planning before Covid-19, had to postpone, and then replan for another date. However, the Drumore Estate team worked with us every hour and minute along the way to make sure what we were receiving was what we wanted and that it was safe for our guests. To every single person at Drumore Estate who helped make our dream wedding come true, thank you, thank you, thank you!
My husband and I got engaged in 2018 and had the pleasure of working with the Drumore team to plan our dream wedding throughout the past two years. It was the first venue we saw out of 20+, and we knew it had to be our wedding venue. We had our...
ceremony in the Formal Gardens, and the reception in the Grand tent.
Starting with the venue itself, it is absolutely STUNNING. All of our guests were in awe everywhere they went at Drumore. The space is so private and romantic, with lush gardens everywhere you go! You can really tell that Bill and Karen (the owners) put their heart and soul into the upkeep of the property.
As you could imagine, planning and rescheduling a wedding during the COVID pandemic is definitely an emotional process, but the Drumore team made is so easy for us. We were nervous about keeping our guests safe, while also wanting to make sure people had a great time. Drumore executed that flawlessly. Marnie (the wedding coordinator) is absolutely incredible. She truly cares about each of her brides and found a way to make me feel like the most important bride she's ever worked with. She has such a huge heart and will go above and beyond to make your dream wedding come to life. I was an extremely "specific" bride with a long laundry list of decor/setup instructions for Marnie and she NAILED IT! It was better than I ever could have imagined. Even with vendor delivery hiccups on the day of, she did not make me worry one bit. I knew I was in good hands. Our guests raved about our wedding the entire night and said it was the best, most beautiful wedding they've ever been to, and we truly owe that to Marnie, David, Kevin and the rest of the Drumore team. Our guests also loved the appetizers and dinners, so delicious - thank you David!!
As a special note in regards to Marnie, she was like a mother and a friend to my husband and I throughout the entire process. Any idea I threw at her, she ran with it. She brought all of my visions to life and I cannot thank her enough for all of the hard work she put into our big day. We even cried with her at the end of the night as we danced to our final song! She is truly one of a kind and will really go above and beyond to make sure your wedding at Drumore is all you wanted and more.
We cannot wait to go back to Drumore in the future (maybe for a baby shower!) and see the team again.
Thank you Drumore!
We don't even know where to begin... Drumore Estate is absolutely phenomenal! We cannot even put into words how amazing every single aspect of Drumore Estate is! From the landscaping, to the location, to their team and their attention to det...
ail! They completely spoiled us, they made it the easiest planning process and handled everything for us the day of! We woke up the morning after our wedding daydreaming about how perfect everything was and it was all thanks to Brittany, Karyn and their entire team! Karyn treated us like family and that meant the world to us! We would recommend them 1000 times!
Thank you for providing the perfect venue (it was so beautiful) as well as service to us. We were completely blown away by the level of attention and care you all took to create a the perfect day for us. You all operated like a well-oiled mach...
ine working in perfect harmony to not only help focus my husband and I (because honestly we were a bit overwhelmed) on the tasks on hand, but also calm our fears by taking control. I must acknowledge Bill and Megan for all their hard work dealing with a nervous pregnant woman and her sister getting under foot on Saturday. You guys were phenomenal!!!! Karyn and Brittany thank you both for your patience with our late responses to emails as well as our requirements. To be able to create such a perfect event in such a short time was nothing short of a miracle. Finally thank you to the rest of your staff, the bartender as well as the servers who provided perfect service!!!
My husband and I had an amazing experience with the team at Drumore Estate. Brittany was our coordinator, and was so attentive to our vision. We showed her pictures and described our perfect wedding day and helped execute exactly what we wanted...
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The day of our wedding it was raining all the way up until ceremony time. We were insistent on having the ceremony outside in the garden, so the staff did their best to accommodate us. They were able to give our guests an area indoors to wait out the rain and it was so worth it! The outdoor ceremony was so beautiful!
The cocktail hour we did move to inside, but Brittany made the area beautiful with a welcome table. We had tons of options for cocktail hour and the food did not disappoint! Brittany even provided vegetarian and vegan options as meals for our guests.
The grand tent was filled with candles and greenery as we were introduced for the first time. It was so romantic! We also had use of a massive bridal suite and grooms lounge for the entirety of the day, where we were able to let our ring bearer take a nap and our puppy who was included in the ceremony a place to relax. We highly recommend an outdoor wedding at Drumore Estate!
Since our original tour of the Drumore was on the coordinator's off day, we had the pleasure of meeting and being taken around by Karyn. She has so much pride in her home and business, and she also truly loves weddings, down to the most minute ...
details. We instantly knew we would have so much fun planning our wedding with the team at the Drumore, and we were not disappointed. They are connected to a network of vendors who are some of the kindest and most creative people we have had the pleasure of working with. From start to finish, we could not have asked for a better venue or group of people for our wedding day. Our deepest and most sincere thanks to Karyn, Bill and Brittany for the most wonderful day of our lives!!
Kate and I were married at Drumore Estate on 5/26/19 and highly recommend it! The ceremony was in the garden area and the reception was on the grounds. The property was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the owners and staff were friendly a...
nd provided a top-notch experience. We are happy to report that our family and friends had an amazing time as well.
I'll sum up this venue for you in one sentence:
Drumore is a DREAM! The property is gorgeous, owners/employees are fantastic. I will admit, and this is the only negative thing I could possibly conjure about the venue, I was a little disheartene...
d to learn when my first event coordinator left Drumore a few months after we sent in our deposit, and then the second coordinator (whom we met and started planning with) left a few months after that... but we ended up with Brittany who was BRILLIANT and kept us on track and the day moving smoothly. (We had a 2 year engagement so this employee turnover wasn't rapid, just concerning, initially. But our plans, reservations, and details were saved and passed along each time) Wind on the day of our event made me second guess having ceremony outside, but Karyn walked the property with me and helped me decide to keep it in the gardens. When my grandmother got a flat tire, the Drumore team opened up the Carriage House and kept my guests entertained with cocktails while we waited. Given the lemons that were thrown my way, the day still went perfectly! The food was delicious and every vendor I picked came on Drumore's recommendation - this was key, in my opinion. All of my vendors knew each other personally and had worked with each other before at my venue which made coordinating a breeze. I only wish I could relive it all again!
The Drumore is a magical place for a wedding. My husband and I received so many compliments on our venue and it was such an amazing day. We had an early summer wedding, so there wasn't a need for extra flowers form the florist. Their gardens we...
re overflowing and it made for the most beautiful aisle to walk down. Brittany our coordinator made planning easy and also made me feel at ease the day of the wedding. They also have a space inside of the estate for indoor weddings! Get married at the Drumore, it's a no brainer.
The Drumore Estate has incredible natural beauty, but Karyn and Bill, the owners, keep it immaculate! Their entire property is stunning and they are constantly working hard at improving their grounds everyday. We booked in November of 2017...
, after visiting only once and falling in love with everything they had to offer. By our wedding in June of 2019 the beauty had only grown and my husband & I could not have dreamed of a more perfect venue to host our wedding!
The entire Drumore Team was incredible to work with! Brittany, the day-of-coordinator / wedding planner / your right hand girl, was such a huge help on our wedding day and every step leading up to it! Brittany responded to our emails the same day or bright and early the next. She had great vendor recommendations and communicated details of our day with them all as our day got closer so everyone was on the same page. She came to our planning sessions prepared and organized. We would leave our sessions feeling relieved and assured our day was going to be great! She ran our rehearsal, kept it moving and somehow managed to keep our rambunctious groomsmen in line! The day of she set all of our decorations, signs, pictures and table pieces up beautifully & exactly how we envisioned. During our ceremony she directed everyone when to walk, qued all the bridesmaids perfectly with the string quartet and fluffed my dress just as I came up the steps and began my walk down the beautiful aisle in the rose garden! After our ceremony she continuously checked in to make sure my husband and I didn't need anything! She even brought Frank & I drinks and some of our cocktail hour apps to us as we were taking photos around the property! After the party, after Frank and I had our departure, Brittany and the rest of the Drumore Team gathered all of our belongings and boxed everything up. By morning she had emailed us letting us know exactly what we had to be picked up and where it was, it made for the easiest clean up ever - which is SO helpful and so very appreciated. Karyn was present at the tasting and popped in at all of our planning sessions and welcomed Frank, me and our parents warmly each time. The day of our wedding she added small magical touches and I couldn't be more thankful for her sweet gestures!
I could go on and on about the team - Megan, Kevin, Bill, the head chef - everyone was such a pleasure to work with! They really went above and beyond to make our day so very great & we are so thankful for them!
Drumore estate is the perfect venue for both the ceremony and reception! We chose them for our daughter's wedding and we could not have been happier. The venue is beautiful. There's no need for any additional flowers if you are holding the r...
eception in the garden. It's just gorgeous. The appetizers, meal, and late night snacks were delicious. The staff was wonderful. It was the perfect day!
Drumore Estate is the perfect venue to have your wedding, not only is the Estate in immaculate condition but the people are just as wonderful. A special thank you to Karyn, Brittany, and Megan for the outstanding planning, professionalism and f...
lexibility. Every single step of the way the Drumore team was by our side and making everything perfect for our big day. Since we picked a date in early April we were well aware that there was a chance of rain, the team made sure that our rain plan was just as beautiful as the original plan, and everything turned out perfect and we couldn’t be happier with our dream wedding at Drumore Estate!
There are many beautiful wedding venues in Lancaster County and Drumore Estate is one of them. That being said, I would highly recommend that you pick one of the countless other beautiful venues that have their act together and will treat you a...
nd your future spouse with the respect you deserve - not only because it is the decent human thing to do but because you are PAYING a lot of money to get married at these venues! Planning a wedding is stressful enough - it does not need to be compounded by a mismanaged venue (we dealt with 4 different employees in an 14 month span) and rude owners . I repeat - you are a PAYING customer and this day should be everything you want it to be! I have COUNTLESS examples of how incredibly unprofessional and rude my husband and I were treated, our families were treated, and our wedding planner was treated - all by Karyn. However, the best example was when on our wedding day they threatened to not let us have our ceremony in the garden - and no it was NOT raining! Go somewhere else, it's not worth it.
Response from the Vendor on 04/17/2019
We strive to meet and exceed expectations, but apparently we missed the mark here. We apologize to Bri and are working on better communication. Drumore has grown from 14 weddings to 60 in 2 years and experienced growing pains. We understand i...
t can be nerve racking to have a new contact as we hire new employees and for that we are sorry. We have received only good reviews about our new hires.
Last year, we experienced record-breaking rain amounts that wreaked havoc in the gardens. It rained the day before this wedding and the ground was saturated. We must ensure safety of guests, vendors and staff. Musicians instruments and DJ equipment can’t get wet and slipping and electrocution are possible. Our fix is a new brick walkway though the garden, several new patios and a parking lot completed this winter.
First of all, one of the prettiest venues in the area. It definitely helps that they include a lot in your package. Unfortunately, between when I booked and when the wedding was, there was a decent amount of turnover which caused some issues wi...
th communication in the middle of the planning. However, Taylor and Julia really rose to the occasion and helped iron out the details. I was SO happy they were there with me through this process, it made everything worth it in the end. They were extremely flexible (we even moved the ceremony a few hours before it started because of weather). They are definitely on the pricier side of things, but in the end it is worth it. We saved ourselves so much stress and really enjoyed the weeks leading up to the wedding and the day of. If I did it again, even with the bumps in the middle, I would still choose to go with Drumore.
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2019
We strive to meet and exceed expectations, but we missed the mark here. We apologize to Bri and are working on better communication.
Drumore has grown from 14 weddings to 60 in 2 years and experienced growing pains. We understand it can be ...
nerve racking to have a new contact as we hire new employees and for that we are sorry. We have received only good reviews about all new hires and plan to maintain that.
Last year, we experienced record breaking rain amounts that wreaked havoc in the gardens. It rained the day before this wedding and the ground was saturated. We must ensure safety of guests, vendors and staff. Musicians instruments and DJ equipment can’t get wet and slipping and electrocution are possible. Our fix is a brick walkway though the gardens and several new patios completed this winter.
Everyone we worked with at Drumore was so friendly and helpful! Everything was perfect and they made planning so easy! They helped our day go perfectly! We cannot thank them enough!
I couldn't have asked for a better team. They had you back the whole way through the process. They had reccomended many vendors if I needed them, helped and guided me with the etiquette of certain parts I was unsure of, kept me on track with pl...
anning so everything was on schedule. Contacted vendors to ensure they were on the same page. The day of my wedding they kept me calm and relaxed, handled everything for me so I didn't have to worry. Only disaster was my florist lost my order and we couldn't get in touch with them. They were able to get me flowers in a pinch with no extra charge. That situation alone, had me sold to reccomend them for everyone. They were all so friendly and caring accepting me right into their team.
The Drumore Estate is a gorgeous venue with delightful owners and amazing staff. Highly recommend this very special place. We were treated like royalty!
Drumore Estate is the most beautiful venue and Karen, Taylor and the rest of the staff were wonderful. They were flexible through the tons of changes we made to our plans throughout the year and made sure everything was just how we pictured it ...
to be. On the day-of we barely had to lift a finger. All of the stress was taken off of our shoulders and handled by the amazing staff. All of our guests had a wonderful time and couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the property was! Not only do you get to admire the mansion and the gardens, you get to take in the wonderful view surrounding it as well. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
The entire team at Drumore Estate were absolutely amazing to work with! Their team was moving and going non-stop all day long - every time I turned around, someone was there to help. They were extremely positive, upbeat and helpful throughout t...
he day which really set the tone for everyone involved! The grounds of the venue are immaculate and the gardens overlooking the Lancaster countryside are show-stoppers!
My husband Kevin and I's dream wedding came true, and we owe it all to the Drumore Estate. All of our guests couldn't stop glowing about how incredible the venue, food, and service was, and personally we (along with our parents) were blown away...
. The appetizers were , my favorite being the sausage stuffed mushrooms and the bacon wrapped scallops... YUM!!! The main courses were also raved about by everyone, and we were so lucky to have followed the Drumore Estate's advice on our cake designer because that was delicious as well. Honestly all of their vendor suggestions were perfection, which made wedding planning so much less stressful for us. We had the rare ability to just trust our vendors and know that everything would come together in the end.
My aunt was saying we had the "best venue award" out of all of the family who has gotten married so far (and I couldn't agree more). The firepit was SUCH a cozy touch, and we had gone back and forth about that throughout the planning process. Luckily the Drumore Estate is so flexible that we decided to include it only two days before the event. Not only was the whole day-of absolute smooth sailing, but the pick-up the next day couldn't have been easier and more well organized. I can't thank the team enough for that.
I had quite a few people tell me this was the best wedding they'd ever been to and that just filled me with so much joy! The Drumore Estate (venue and staff) is amazing and I can't recommend their services enough.
EBE Talent's Love 77 had the absolute pleasure of partnering with Drumore Estate for Christina and Daniel's wedding last week. Once again, the team at Drumore were terrific to work with and together with EBE, helped deliver an event to remember...
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This is by far the most beautiful place in Lancaster to get married. The grounds and staff were over the top. There is not a single thing we would have changed. The entire experience was magical and most definitely a dream come true. Karyn and ...
her husband, Bill, are two of the kindest people we’ve ever met and surely know how to throw one heck of a party. They know their property, they know what works and what doesn’t, they have solutions to anything you could think of. Taylor and Julia were 100% on top of everything and super responsive to any questions we had throughout the planning process. They, too, were the sweetest people you could come by. We 100% recommend this venue for a perfect wedding experience. All I’m doing now is figuring out what I can celebrate next just to get back there again! Thank you, Drumore and friends, for making our wedding day incomparable to any other. You have completely exceeded all expectations. 💕
Drumore is not only one of the most beautiful places in Lancaster County, the owners and staff are exceptional. This location is worth every penny!
The food was fantastic! The bar tender was kind, funny, and wonderful. The day of coordinator...
s, Taylor and Scottie were perfect. Drumore was very accommodating and willing to work with us at every turn. Best choice, hands down, I can't say enough good things about this venue.
Our wedding day at Drumore Estate was better than we could have dreamed. Karyn, Scottie, Taylor and Julia provided so much support and guidance during our planning process and even more on our wedding weekend and day. When it started raining ...
the Friday before our wedding and it looked like an outdoor ceremony would no longer be an option, Karyn and Julia had not 1 but 2 amazing backup plans ready to go and had already problem-solved most potential issues by the time we arrived for our rehearsal. We ended up with perfect weather that let the garden and grounds shine, and our guests could not stop talking about the beauty of the setting, which surpassed only slightly the delicious food we were served and incredible attention to detail that went into each part of our day. Our wedding party was thrilled with the bridal suite and groom's salon. Our guests complimented the bartenders and service staff for their attentiveness and welcoming attitudes. Scottie and Taylor worked together seamlessly to make sure that everything we had planned was executed flawlessly and then some (for example, Drumore was able to provide last-minute vegan and children's meals to make sure every guest was as comfortable as possible, and Scottie added incredibly beautiful unexpected details to our cocktail and dinner buffet tables). Taylor made sure we had samples of our appetizers and signature cocktails available in the bridal suite after our ceremony for a very welcome quick break as newlyweds. Scottie made sure we were able to partake in our dinner buffet and was an amazing glam squad, keeping me hydrated, shine-free and fully glossed all night long. We fell in love with Drumore the second we set foot on the property a year and a half ago, and we are so happy we were able to get married there! I cannot thank everyone involved with our day enough.
Our daughter’s wedding reception was one year ago, and we still think about how wonderful her reception was. The one-on-one planning sessions with Karyn were so helpful, and her team went out of their way to ensure that every detail we had envi...
sioned came true. We had planned for an outdoor reception, but due to inclement weather, had to move the reception to the carriage house. Karyn and her team made the transition seamless, and the carriage house looked absolutely beautiful. They even managed to fit a 10 piece band inside. Karyn's food was delicious, and many of our guests said it was the best food they had ever tasted at a wedding. We decided on a buffet, and this ensured the guests could eat as much or as little as they wanted. They even accommodated gluten free guests as well. Scottie was an incredible help throughout the evening. He was available at all times to help with every need. He even touched up my daughter’s makeup and hair several times throughout evening .It is clear that Karyn, Bill, Scottie, and the entire team enjoy what they do. They really attended to every little detail in order to make the evening magical and stress free for us. We highly recommend Drumore to anyone considering them for their wedding reception.
My now husband and I visited 6 venues when planning for our wedding. Drumore was the second we looked at and we couldn't stop smiling during our tour. It's truly a magical place and after we saw it, no other venue compared. Our wedding was last...
weekend and it was everything we wanted it to be and more. Drumore was a stunning setting and our guests raved about it. In addition to being just gorgeous, it has the best back-up options for inclement weather. Between the tent, Orangery, and Carriage House, you will have a lovely location no matter what. We also used them for catering and the food was delicious! Some of the charges for extras (like the festoon lights) were more than what we wanted to spend, but you can have a lovely wedding without those extras. All in all, we would have our wedding there again and again!
Although we chose not to book our wedding with Drumore Estate, we were in love with the venue and the coordinators. They were very personable and open with us and were willing to customize the wedding package to fit our budget the best they cou...
ld. My fiance and I were strongly against an outdoor ceremony (based upon past experiences attending outdoor ceremonies), but the gorgeous outdoor venue site convinced us otherwise. The Drumore has so many different options of areas to use for various parts of the wedding, it made it very hard to decide against booking with them. If we had the money to afford it, Drumore would have been a great venue to have our dream wedding at!
Although the grounds were beautiful, events at Drumore are woefully mismanaged and MANY details were overlooked. Karyn and Bill clearly enjoy the revenue of the property but not hosting events as promised or fulfilling contractual terms. I atte...
nded as a set-up volunteer and guest and personally saw Karyn and Bill acting argumentative, hostile, and unprepared. They failed to provide many promised accommodations and were rude to guests, vendors, and even the wedding party.
First, when a guest slipped on a spilled drink (after management was previously alerted), Karyn provided no remorse or help. She simply asked "what am I supposed to do with that?" She then barked orders to a bar back who clumsily cleaned up liquid with a broom and dustpan... This is important to note and it appears they carry no liability insurance.
Second, when the bar closed 20 minutes earlier than planned (and paid for) without warning, guests did not know and continued to ask for drinks. When Bill was confronted with questions, he threw his hands up, sneered and silently held up a "Bar Closed" sign inches from each person's face. He did not verbally respond at all, and instead, literally brushed our noses with his sign. His conduct was abhorrent, especially on a day meant to be joyful for everyone.
Bill also regularly policed the grass, yelled at guest for walking in certain areas, and fought with vendors over using Drumore's premises. In one instance, overheard across the venue, he chastised the caterer for using his "good" sinks. He also refused to even help the band find power outlets, as it "was not his job to help them". He did not do this privately or politely. Karyn only enabled this behavior with a consistent response of "what do you want me to do about it?" whenever guests would complain.
There is already a list of vendors and bands in the area who refuse to work with Drumore for these very reasons. The staff may put out false reviews and embellish their level of hospitality, but beware, and don't let your perfect day be ruined by Bill and Karyn.
Response from the Vendor on 07/11/2018
Of course, it doesn’t feel good to get negative reviews because we work very hard to create the event that clients want and we always strive to exceed expectations. I’m certainly open to constructive input on our performance and will always ta...
ke it to heart, but when the reviews are filled with falsehoods, I have to respond.
I was unaware of any issues with vendors during this event so I contacted some of them for their insight to this review. They told me they were not aware of issues described in this review and will return to Drumore. I’m wondering who is holding the list of vendors who refuse to return to Drumore? Here are emails received from the band and photographer for this event…
Hello,
Thank you for your note - we all had a wonderful time. Really appreciated the help of the Gator & everyone’s hospitality & kindness.
I also sincerely apologize for your plant. I’m a plant person myself & really think it will ultimately make it ok - though if not I will certainly make it right. Please know it was neither malicious nor intentional on my part. I think the reason emcee speakers wind up over in that particular area is because that’s where the power is located - then the reason they are then placed on the mulch side of that corner is because the caterer has tables into the corner to where it doesn’t leave any room for a speaker & other sound equipment to be set up on the floor surface. So again - I apologize.. Please forgive us.
Your estate overall was simply gorgeous. I grew up on a large horse farm many years ago & it really reminded me of being home.. The Mansion, Carriage House, the Landscaping & Grounds - all were impeccable. And your wife was very nice & wonderful to work with and she was very helpful to us as well - as were all of your staff. (And, the dogs were a lot of fun too!)
I wish you all the best with everything. Would be honored to again be of service to your clientele at anytime, if you’ll have us it would be our distinct pleasure.
Thank you again & have a wonderful rest of Summer. Best regards, Band
Hi,
Everything was delightful!! Your staff is wonderful and we could not have asked for better weather!!
I’d be honored to have my work on your page! I’ll send a little preview album to the couple in the next week or so and send it your way as well. Thank you so much!!...Photographer
The only layout change to the event was approved by the groom the day before the wedding. We decide to move the satellite bar to a more open area to facilitate the movement of guests and to protect grass from being trampled. He had no issue with the change.
Drumore staff set all the centerpieces, not the caterer. I agree that the cater stepped up to take care of seafood that was brought by the wedding party without notice. However, to do so, they required my kitchen and equipment and there was no extra charge to the clients.
Many glasses were spilled and broken because guests were intoxicated. I know of no one slipping, but certainly would have provided assistance, if required. Staff did clean up multiple spills/breakages as quickly as possible. I would have shut the bar down earlier if there wasn’t transportation for the guests, but the clients did provide busses so no one was drinking and driving. I let the party continue and shut the bar at 10:18. There is/was a sign posted at the bar all evening stating that the bar closes at 10:15. No drinks were removed from guests’ hands.
And, it is important to note, we do have liability insurance.
As for my husband, he did tell one a band member who jumped over a fence into the flower garden not to do it (the band’s letter addresses this – see above) The only comment my husband made about sinks was to inform the caterers that the sinks in the wait station do not have grease traps so there is no dishwashing there. Drumore does provide caterers with written guidelines prior to working here.
I truly don’t know what details were missed or what compelled this review. The family told my husband they had a great party and loved the grounds when they returned to pick up their belongings the day after the event.
THE GOOD: I absolutely loved the property and the extras included in the price such as tables, chairs, set up, and use of the entire property. The day-of coordinator, Scottie, was great and helped to keep things running smoothly! He is ready to...
to help you with anything at the drop of a hat on your big day and I absolutely adored him. It rained a little on my wedding day but the venue was very accommodating and moved the appetizers indoors and made sure the tent sides were down. I love that the tent sides are clear and still give a nice view of the beautiful property.
THE BAD: I had a terrible experience with the owner, Karyn. She was extremely rude to me, especially on my wedding day. There was a lot of miscommunication between Drumore employees about when my bridesmaids and I were arriving on the day of the wedding. The updated time that I confirmed with the planner was never communicated to Karyn and she scolded me and my bridesmaids when we showed up at the correct time, but a half hour earlier than she thought due to miscommunication. She blamed all of this on me even after I showed her emails that I exchanged with the planner. After that she also scolded my bridesmaids for parking in the wrong spot even though they were clearly just unloading things and planned to move. And if that wasn't enough she then took me to a bridal suite that was different from the one she originally showed us on the tour and when I asked her about it she gave me attitude and acted like it didn't exist even though there are several pictures of it right on their website labeled as the bridal suite. I'm not sure if she was just having a bad day or if she is always like that but she clearly upset me on my wedding day and I never got an apology. She proceeded to ignore me the rest of the morning as we were getting ready. If you book Drumore Estate do not expect to be treated with respect by her.
Another not so great aspect was the animals. When I toured Drumore there were a lot of dogs and cats on the property and I was assured that they would all be put away for my wedding day. NOT THE CASE. There were multiple cats walking around the entire day. There was even a cat inside where we had the appetizers and dancing. While we were taking bridal party pictures a dog ran up to us and would have jumped all over my white dress with his muddy paws but thankfully the photographer blocked me. Some people might not mind the pets but I did not appreciate being lied to.
The moment we first drove up the pathway to the Drumore Estate, we knew that it far exceeded any other venue we had visited. The mansion makes the most stunning backdrop, but we truly fell in love with the grounds of the property. The gardens...
where we had our ceremony require no decoration, as they are breathtaking. We loved that our guests could roam about the property and find interesting corners and unique views; the pool, the romance garden, the greenhouse, the side porch. Karen and her team are true professionals. We also did catering with them and found it to be delicious. Karen let us craft our own unique menu and executed it wonderfully. We truly had a magical experience here.
We couldn't have picked a better place to have our wedding. The ceremony was in the beautiful gardens overlooking the Lancaster countryside, cocktail hour was poolside, and the reception was in the carriage house. They kept all of our notes, th...
ought of every small detail, and easily rolled in our special requests. Everything was kept seamless despite the planners switching a week before the wedding. I also greatly appreciated Karyn's honesty and promptness with quotes, a rarity in the wedding industry. I was so happy with the large bridal suite and how Karyn took care of our needs. Her food is also absolutely amazing. You have to try the mango chicken and bourbon steak! All of the guests were well taken care of and raved how gorgeous the place was. One of the fantastic things they also do is let you pick up or drop off items on other days, a godsend when all you want to do is go home! They even went so far as to pack up everything nice and neat! I could keep going, but you'll have to check it out yourself!
We could never ever truly describe how perfect Drumore was for our wedding day. Karyn made my life SO MUCH EASIER!!! She is honest, organized, responsive, and an incredible chef! From the minute we stepped foot on the grounds of Drumore, we kne...
w it was the perfect place for us. Between the beautiful gardens, the amazing sunsets, and the impressive mansion, you cannot go wrong with having your wedding here. Our guests were blown away - nearly everyone we talked to said "How did you find this place?!" Everything was perfectly on the day of the wedding. They set the decorations up beautifully, kept everything running smoothly throughout the night, and the food was incredible! Scotty anticipated my every need before I knew I needed it. For example, when I ripped the train on my dress, he was there within seconds with a safety pin helping me fix it! Also he makes a killer blueberry mojito! I can't thank Drumore enough for making our perfect day a reality! You will not regret having your wedding day here. Thanks to the Drumore Team for making our dreams come true! - Maddie & Bobby
Since my daughter's wedding in September I have had this question in the back of my mind; how do you thank someone for giving your entire family a perfect day to remember forever? One way is to write a review and let others know just exactly w...
hat is now part of our family history, something that will live over and over again in all of our memories.
From the first time our daughter and son in law brought us up to see Drummer Estates the most obvious thing we all recognized was the stunning setting in what could only be described as "God's Country"! I have been all over the World and I am not that easily impressed but the one thing that gets me is mountains , valleys and panoramic vistas; Drumore is right in the middle of all of that. The next thing you notice are the perfectly landscaped grounds and the beautiful mansion set back on this picturesque estate. From the moment I took in all of this unique and special setting I became hooked just as my daughter, son in law and wife already had been.
We had the better part of a year from when we signed to the actual wedding date and like a smart husband and Dad I stayed quiet and let the real bosses (bride and Groom and their Moms) decide what they wanted. The only reason I mention that is in the very few non 5 star reviews I have seen this is where the area where someone was not entirely satisfied. Everyone has their own perspective and as Lincoln said "you can't please all of the people all of the time" I have to say I didn't witness anything like that. Now in the give and take of what "the bosses" wanted there were some things that went our way and some things that did not. From a business perspective though my wife and I and the happy couple were fine with everything.
Now to the "perfect day" to which I alluded at the beginning. Every detail, each moment and all we were promised was flawless. Now when you have what I found out to be the secret weapon that Drummer employs I think there is a reason for that; our Wedding Coordinator Scottie. No detail escaped his notice and he appeared to have his hands in everything. making sure that everything was at it should be.
As the owner Karyn was engaged, helpful and available to my wife and daughter throughout the planning process for this special day. So obviously she gets the "lions share" of the thanks but Scottie should know that what he does really matters and he made my wife and daughter so happy and he has our gratitude and respect. for making a memory.
All of our family and friends were effusive in their praise for the venue, the food, the idyllic setting and the staff. I only have one beautiful daughter and to see how happy she was on "her " day (my son ln law was happy too) if we had the chance to do it all over again I would would not hesitate to go back an choose Drummer Estate.
Guys, your search is over. This is the venue for you.
This was the 1st venue I saw and immediately, I said to myself, "wow. I am getting married here." None of the others came close to comparing.
Think of the American Downton Abbey. That is ...
the Drumore Estate. Beautiful, sprawling gardens. A professional, courteous staff. And GUYS - MORE THAN 1 BATHROOM. That seems like a silly thing to harp on, but we had over 180 people at our wedding and it was really nice being able to direct them to multiple facilities to use the facilities.
I had several new moms and newborns at my wedding, and there were many quiet places mom and babies could go to rest, feed and be away from the hub-bub, which I thought was super nice.
We also dropped things off on a Thursday, wedding was Saturday and we picked up Monday. There aren't many venues out there that let you do that.
Also, can I just say Karyn & her crew are downright professionals. They had this thing down to a T.
And guys, if this hasn't convinced you this is your spot, you clearly haven't met Scottie yet.
Scottie was our personal on-site coordinator and the man is made of magic, folks. He was there when my hair was falling out of its updo with bobby pins and hairspray. He was there when I freaked out a bit trying to figure out when I was supposed to go talk to people and calmed my nerves. He also made sure I actually ate, which I am eternally grateful for.
I can't even imagine getting married anywhere else.
5 star, hands-down. If these stars went to 10, I'd even push for an 11.
Our wedding reception at Drumore was beyond my wildest dreams. The first time we stepped foot on the property, I instantly knew we had found the venue for us. Not only are the grounds breathtaking, but there are many beautiful locations on site...
for your wedding and reception. Throughout the planning process, Karyn, Bill, Scottie, Matt and the rest of the staff were so incredibly helpful and attentive. We had planned to have our reception under the grand tent, but with rain in the forecast, we decided to move it into the carriage house. I was so thankful to have another option as it was freezing and raining on our big day. The carriage house was so beautifully decorated and it cozily fit our 115 guests. The food was absolutely incredible, the service was great, and all of my guests kept asking me how I found out about Drumore, as they had never seen a venue so beautiful. The one person I cannot rave enough about is the coordinator, Scottie. Not only did he save the day by redoing my hair and makeup several times, but he was so attentive to our every need. We had given him a bunch of decorations several days before the wedding basically without direction, and he expertly decorated the carriage house with everything. He also made sure the night was running smoothly, and if there were any problems during the reception, I had no clue as he handled everything so professionally. I would absolutely recommend Drumore to anyone who is considering a beautiful and unique venue with the perfect garden feel. We cannot thank Karyn and Bill enough for sharing their beautiful home with us for the night.
Drumore Estate is a picturesque property, tucked away in the most beautiful country side of Lancaster County. Karyn was so easy to work with in planning our perfect day - she was willing to make anything work. She completely put us at ease the ...
day of the wedding and ran a perfect execution. When the temperature quickly dropped during dinner, she brought out her own personal fur shawls and blankets for the women to keep warm. And the FOOD - absolutely incredible. The bourbon flank steak and roasted pork were mouth watering. Karyn, Scotty, Bill and the entire team had the highest level of professionalism and excellence. We would highly recommend Drumore Estate!
We had the absolute best wedding at the Drumore Estate. Karyn's property was absolute perfection. You have a few options here, mostly outdoors but she just built a new barn option as well if you'd like to host you wedding when the weather doesn...
't cooperate. We were able to use her space to throw the best outdoor garden party of all time. The whole staff is a delight to work with, she even employs a FT day of coorindator (Hi Scottie!) that my family is still raving about. He was ON.IT. There is no more beautiful place. I wish this review made it possible to post our wedding shots on the ground! thanks Karyn, Scottie and Team!
What an amazing venue in a pictorially stunning setting. My husband and I had our wedding here in June and we doubt we would have been happier anyplace else. Their attention to detail was beyond expectations and Scottie was on point throughout ...
the entire process. Can't recommend this team enough. Thanks everyone for making our special day something to cherish!
Absolutely stunning venue... Bill and Karyn have truly built a success... Staff were professional and smiling .. Keep it up!
I had such a fabulous time here! It was absolutely gorgeous, very friendly and officiant service, and most of all my best friend (the bride) told me drumore made her dream of a perfect wedding day come true!
Drumore was such an amazing place to get married! The atmosphere was perfect for our summer wedding! Karyn was so great to work with and she answered all of my questions and concerns. I would recommend to anyone and everyone!
We are thrilled to have booked Drumore for our wedding in October 2017! It was so clear after our first visit that no other venue could even compare. The grounds, house, and carriage house are meticulously cared for. The rates are very fair for...
everything that is included. They have everything taken care of, down to the very last detail. We are so excited to get married at Drumore next year and would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a beautiful venue that can check all the boxes on their list.
We recently had our wedding at Drumore and it was absolutely perfect. The grounds are breathtaking, the people are incredible and the food was delicious. Our wedding day was like something straight out of a fairytale. All of the guests commente...
d on how beautiful it was. One guest even said that we had "set the bar for weddings". We could not have asked for a more beautiful perfect day. I highly recommend this venue to everyone!!!
This venue is a dream. While we planned for months to have our ceremony in the garden and the reception under the tent, the weather would not let it be. Instead, Karyn suggested we move the ceremony under the tent and have the reception in the ...
Carriage House. It. was. perfection. Truly spectacular. You run a first-class operation. It truly was a magical weekend and we could not have chosen a better venue or better people to coordinate our big day. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.
All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the venue and loved your food. All I have heard since the wedding is how beautiful everything was and how good the food was. You made a drizzly, rainy day into a misty wonderland. Please pass on our sincerest thanks to your husband Bill, the wonderful Scottie and everyone we may not have seen or met that made everything perfect.
Drumore Estate not only hosted our ceremony and reception, but also went above and beyond to make our day special. Karyn was the best venue owner we could have asked to work with, and was extremely accommodating as well as easy to work with. Sh...
e does all of the catering in house, which really helped to alleviate a lot of stress, had I been bringing someone in. The food was incredible, and our guests have been complimenting her since. When you book with Drumore, you also get to work with Scottie (no additional charge), who is Drumore's wedding coordinator. He did a fabulous job making sure that everything was set up as I had hoped, and asked questions if they came up. He even arranged stuff in ways I hadn't thought of, and that looked absolutely stunning.
Additionally, Karyn's husband is on site the day of the wedding taking pictures of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception. This was a HUGE treat for us to see pictures early! Most photographers will take a few weeks to get your images to you, and having a couple hundred that Drumore provided (inclusive in price), is so great to have while you're waiting.
I will absolutely be recommending Drumore Estate to any family and friends looking for a venue. I cannot thank Karyn enough for making our day exactly the way we had pictured.
The perfect wedding venue. It starts with a drop-dead gorgeous setting. Beautiful gardens, stunning patio reception area, rolling vistas, gorgeous house – it required little to make this the perfect setting for a wedding. Ample space was ava...
ilable for separate ceremony, cocktail and reception. There were large private and separate spaces for the bride and the groom pre-ceremony.
Karyn guided menu selection and provided lots of choices. She was very accommodating and the farm-fresh food was delicious. She also provided a helpful vendor list for other services such as flowers, linens, and the DJ – we were thrilled with all of them. The planning process couldn’t have been easier.
The event itself went off flawlessly thanks to Karyn and her staff, especially Scottie the wedding coordinator. From the moment we arrived on-site, both of them were reassuring and calming. As mother-of-the-bride, I didn’t worry about a thing. I was confident Scottie would handle anything that came up. Scottie kept us on track, told us where to be and when, cued us for all the important moments. And, to boot, he kept a make-up brush and the Bride’s lipstick in his pocket and touched her up several times as the day unfolded.
I watched my daughter and her new husband relax and enjoy themselves all night long. A mother’s dream come true
Contact Info for Drumore Estate LLC
331 Red Hill Road, Pequea, PA
Meet the Team
Karyn & Bill Regitz
Owner
Drumore Estate is an elegant, historic private residence that is opened to the public for special events. For 15 years, Bill and Karyn Regitz have been hosting beautiful weddings at their premier Lancaster County wedding venue. Bill and Karyn enjoy sharing the unmatched beauty of Drumore Estate with their guests. Bill and Karyn are hands-on owners down to the last detail. With the help of their in-house chef, tour re event facilitators and event staff they work to ensure that you experience the wedding of your dreams.
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