101-150 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 150 guests
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Registered as a National Historic Landmark by the United States National Park Service, Elizabeth Furnace in Lititz, PA, is now open to be able to celebrate your special day - the first time open to the public in over 250 years. The property transcends time by preserving the diligent craftsmanship of its 18th-century origin and adding the contemporary aesthetics of the modern age through its recent restorations. As you explore this Lancaster, Pa. estate’s private 33 acres, you will retreat into a different day and age. A day and age rooted in tradition and heritage all while staying grounded in the present with updated amenities and sleek additions.
The enchanting, tiered lush Coleman Gardens; climate-controlled colonial-style Stable glowing with natural light; primitive Charcoal Barn set in a wooded glen; sprawling lush lawns lined with wildflower fields; and the charming 1700s mansion with grey stone patio and fire pit are just a few idyllic settings perfect for a distinguished wedding or first-class event. All play a part in creating the Elizabeth Furnace Experience.
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Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Guest Capacity
- Up to 150
Settings
- Barn
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Mountain
- Trees
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- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
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Elizabeth Furnace is a highly recommended wedding venue with a stunning blend of historic charm and modern elegance. The property offers both indoor and outdoor spaces that cater to various needs, allowing for a unique and memorable wedding experience. Reviewers have praised the venue's beautiful gardens, converted stables, and rustic Charcoal Barn, while highlighting the excellent service provided by the JDK Group. Guests were impressed by the seamless flow of the wedding day, delectable food offerings, and the attentive and accommodating staff, making it a popular choice for couples seeking a magical setting for their special day.Review photos
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we loved our wedding at elizabeth furnace! the ceremony was gorgeous & the cocktail hour scene had so much natural beauty. everything was perfect - the JDK group was great making sure all guests with allergies were accommodated & I could not say enough good things about our coordinator Alyssa. She responded right away with any concerns we had and made sure the day ran so smooth!
We absolutely adored the venue and it was absolutely gorgeous. It was the most wonderful and perfect wedding day. The barns are gorgeous and the grounds are impeccable. There were a few hiccups with the JDK Group and our coordinator, Andrea. Andrea was friendly but it always felt like we were bothering her and that she would rather be doing something else. We also did a custom menu and Chef Jay suggested having my dad come in to do a tasting for the food since he provided the recipes. I suppose I should've triple checked, but since Chef Jay and Andrea both said the second tasting would include my dad, I didn't think to email to verify there would be room for him. They were completely surprised when he showed up, granted - they made it work and everything was delicious but it made me nervous. One important part of our food was my dad's recipe for Thai Basil Chicken that was completely forgotten about. I did email Andrea a few times to verify we were having it but we did not get anything near that recipe. Chef Jay did apologize to my husband and everything else was perfect but it was disappointing since we did pay for it and had it promised to us. We also had issues with the bar and not making one of our signature drinks properly until my husband asked Andrea about it.
We did hire a third party coordinator to help with the day, but we didn't see Andrea really past getting our main courses. I'm not sure if that's typical, but I would think checking in with the couple would be standard before leaving. I would definitely recommend getting a third party coordinator for day of.
The servers and additional staff were amazing though and everyone complimented on how nice they all were and friendly. JDK has great support staff, but the front end could use some work.
I struggle with the star rating because our wedding was perfect minus these minor hiccups but want to be sure that future couples are aware of all types of experiences.
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2024
Dear Maly,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. First and foremost, we want to sincerely apologize for the hiccups you experienced with our team. It is never our intention to make anyone feel like they aren’t fully supported, and we’re...
deeply sorry that you felt this way, especially on such an important day.
We understand how important the custom menu was for you, and we’re truly sorry that the Thai Basil Chicken was forgotten—it should have been handled flawlessly. We also apologize for the confusion with the tasting and the signature drink issue at the bar. These are not the standards we hold ourselves to, and we regret that these details caused any stress or disappointment.
Please know that we are addressing this internally with our team to ensure these situations are avoided in the future. We take your feedback very seriously, and a member of our team should have already reached out to discuss how we can make things right and resolve this in the best possible way.
We are thankful for your kind words about the venue, food, and our support staff, and we’ll be using your feedback to improve our front-end coordination. Our goal is to make every couple feel completely taken care of, and we’re sorry that this wasn’t the case for you.
Thank you again for your honesty, and we will work hard to ensure future couples have the exceptional experience they deserve.
Sincerely,
The Team at Elizabeth Furnace
As the parents of the bride, we would like to take this opportunity to share our experiences with the venue Elizabeth Furnace and their catering service the JDK Group.
Elizabeth Furnace was a wonderful historical site that has been transformed into an event/ wedding venue that was chosen for our daughter’s wedding. The property is set up for indoor as well as outdoor activities to meet your needs. Our daughter’s wedding used the indoor Charcoal Barn with its unique stone/woodwork as the ceremony room. A cocktail hour was held in the garden area where guests mingled until dinner was served. Dinner was served in the converted stables which were uniquely transformed to a reception hall. It was obvious the owner was patient, took his time, and used vision to the property to mix history with modern needs.
The JDK Group was chosen by the property owner to assist groups with planning their event. We were contacted by an event coordinator who assisted our daughter and son-in-law with food selections, table decorations/place settings, flower arrangements, guest list spreadsheet, and a timeline schedule. The coordinator was on site for the wedding to ensure the schedule went smoothly. This service was invaluable as far as making a lot of the wedding planning much easier and less stressful.
On the wedding day, the JDK team was superb with set-up in the ceremony room, garden area, and reception room. The JDK team was friendly and attentive to the needs of guests and the wedding party demonstrating their high level of customer service. Many guests complimented the food that was served. The quality and taste of our selections was noticed and feedback by family and guests stated it was delicious and the best wedding meal they ever experienced. This team worked with precision allowing us to relax and enjoy this celebration.
Our families and guests thank Elizabeth Furnace and the JDK Group for a most memorable evening and would highly recommend this venue for special events and weddings.
Jim & Jennifer Martin
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We are so happy we picked Elizabeth Furnace for our wedding venue. Working with Alyssa and the rest of the team at JDK was an amazing experience, they made everything so easy from beginning to end!
It is a beautiful, historic "hidden gem" that our guests could not stop raving about!
Elizabeth Furnace is an absolutely beautiful venue that our guests couldn't stop talking about! Having both an outdoor and indoor option for the ceremony was crucial for us, and the Furnace provided exactly that. While the tiered garden was our first choice for the ceremony, we had to pivot to the indoor option (the Charcoal Barn) at the last minute due to rain that just wouldn't let up (until a little bit after the ceremony, go figure!), but it was not a bad move at all. It was such an amazing and beautiful space, and everything worked out perfectly! The JDK Group made our day run smoothly, and man... the food... our guests STILL talk about the food when we reminisce about the wedding. It was DELICIOUS. At the end of the day, Elizabeth Furnace is a fantastic venue, and we do not regret our choice to have our wedding there. Thanks to the whole team for making our day special.
Absolutely loved this venue for our perfect fall wedding! The surrounding landscape is beautiful for the perfect photos captured on our day. Love the food - JDK Catering was superb and our guests said it was the best wedding food they have had. The service from the staff from start to finish was amazing and they met all of our requirements for our day!
Elizabeth Furnace is a spectacular wedding venue! A historic property that has been beautifully restored and maintained, it offers multiple gorgeous spaces that will make your wedding unique no matter what time of year or what the weather.
We had planned a May wedding, having visited and seen the lovely gardens in bloom. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to change the date to November. And it was still beautiful. We had our ceremony in the tiered garden behind the historic house. The garden is surrounded by an old stone wall and a wing of the house that is topped by a bell tower. When our vows were completed, the bell was rung to announce the the happy news. The garden is also perfect for cocktails (there’s a bar built into the stone wing, right below the bell tower) and lawn games. We had a small wedding, and the weather was warm, so we ate out in the garden as well. The stone walls were illuminated all around us, and we added some string lights over the table. It was magical. (An old stone outhouse has even been converted into two modern restrooms.)
Had it rained or been cold, we could have chosen from two great options. The stables of the property have been converted into a first-class wedding space. There’s a kitchen for the caterer, a modern dressing room for the bride with all the mirrors and comforts one could want. The smooth concrete floor is perfect for dancing, and the space, with its exposed stone walls, is lovely.
The Charcoal Barn (the property was an iron furnace that produced munitions for the Revolutionary War) is a more rustic space, but also beautiful. We would have happily used it for our ceremony.
Our guests loved exploring the historic property which offers many features that made for great photo opportunities.
Elizabeth Furnace as a wedding venue was exceptional. The entire day was flawless, beautiful and exciting. The property is amazing and well care for inside and out. JDK did a perfect job from beginning to end. Thank you!
Choosing Elizabeth Furnace as our wedding venue was the best decision we could have made! Our entire experience, from the initial planning to the big day itself, exceeded all our expectations, resulting in an experience that was nothing short of perfection.
The property itself is a true gem – meticulously manicured and unlike anything else in the area. Its unique blend of elegant, gardenesque charm and contemporary touches left us in awe. From the beautifully appointed bridal suite and cozy groom's suite to the enchanting gardens and the classy reception space, this venue was a dream come true.
The venue also offered a multitude of unique photo opportunities around every corner, ensuring that our wedding album is filled with stunning memories against a backdrop of natural beauty and architectural elegance.
One of the things we loved most was the seamless and all-inclusive experience provided by JDK for catering. Working with Alyssa, both for the venue and catering, was an absolute pleasure. Her unwavering attention to detail, warm and approachable demeanor, and genuine excitement to be part of our wedding day made all the difference.
Elizabeth Furnace made our wedding day truly unforgettable. It's a place where timeless beauty meets modern elegance, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. If you're looking for a venue that will surpass your wildest dreams, this is it. Thank you, Elizabeth Furnace, for helping us create a day we will cherish forever!
Elizabeth Furnace was such a beautiful venue to host our wedding at. All of the spaces are beautiful and make for great pictures.
Giving a 4 star rating because the coordinator I worked with was not the most responsive. If I did not have a wedding coordinator of my own, the day of the wedding would have been a little disorganized.
It ended up thundering during our ceremony and JDK could have moved the tables to a more secure location during this time. This was however not on the forecast so unsure if anyone knew it would actually rain. This left guests running for cover after the ceremony to get away from the rain. Despite this one hiccup, everything else was great about the venue including the food!
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2023
Hello Lindsay,
Thank you so much for choosing Elizabeth Furnace as the venue for your beautiful wedding. We greatly appreciate your kind words about the beauty of our spaces and the picturesque setting for your special day.
We want to extend ...
our sincerest apologies for any inconveniences you experienced during your wedding planning journey. We understand that timely communication and coordination are vital for a smooth wedding experience. We are taking this feedback seriously and addressing your concerns directly with our full team to make effective change.
Additionally, we regret that the unexpected weather affected your ceremony and the subsequent setup. Weather can be unpredictable, and we always strive to adapt quickly to ensure the best experience for our couples and their guests. Your feedback regarding moving tables is valuable, and we will take this into account for future weddings and events to better prepare for unforeseen circumstances.
We are committed to constantly evolving and improving our service experiences and receiving feedback from our valued clients like you is critical to our continued growth.
We greatly appreciate you sharing that despite the hiccup, you had an overall great experience at our venue, including enjoying the food! We sincerely hope that the beautiful memories you created on your special day will forever outweigh any challenges you encountered during the planning process.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness as you embark on this new journey as a married couple!
Warm regards,
The Elizabeth Furnace Team
We couldn’t have found a more perfect venue. Everything about Elizabeth Furnace was a dream! The gardens are so unique and we got such great photos out there. We didn’t get to say “I Do” in the gardens due to rain but the Charcoal Barn was just as beautiful. Our guests couldn’t believe that was our back up option! The reception barn was perfect, in addition to the bridal suite and grooms quarters! A cherry on top was the wonderful staff from JDK who made it so we didn’t have to lift a finger all day. They were very helpful throughout the day with making a decision about the rain, setting everything up just as we imagined, kept the day moving along according to schedule, and even did all the clean up at the end including putting everything in our cars so we truly could enjoy every last minute of our wedding. Our guests even mentioned how fun and helpful the staff were! 150% would recommend this venue and wish we could do it all over again!
This past weekend I had my wedding at Elizabeth Furnace- 100 guests. I was attracted to this venue due to its historical factor and since the grounds were private and could be utilized in any manner. I have gotten TONS of compliments on the flow of the wedding where each "event" Ceremony-cocktail hr- reception was held at a different spot within the venue so no guests ever saw the breaking down or setting up of spaces. Our event planner from JDK Alyssa was cool, calm, and collected and allowed for my ideas, she was responsive and more than helpful leading up to and on the day of, I am laid back and not into frills- and Alyssa understood that. JDK Food was 5 star- I also received many compliments that this was some of the best wedding food guests had ever had.
I couldn't have asked for a better experience working with a venue! They were accommodating, helpful and of course, the property was well-maintained.
Elizabeth Furnace was a dream come true for us! JDK (the caters that come with the venue) were also incredible. We live 2.5 hours away from the venue so our planner, Andrea, was willingly to work with us and meet over Zoom for most of our meetings. She made sure the details of our wedding were taken care. The venue is stunning. We were married in the tiered gardens mid April…. Everything was blooming and made for gorgeous photos. It poured on and off the day of my wedding and they let me make the final decision about having it outside within 3.5 hours of the start time. We took a gamble and held it outside and it paid off! The food and cocktails were amazing! Loved that this venue was a BYOB… we were able to take back unopened bottles to our local store and got money back which we all know you usually never get money back from a wedding. I also loved that we weren’t held to meet a minimum headcount. We had 75 guests there, while other venues in NJ that we looked at wanted 130 minimum head count. We only wanted closest family and friends there. The bridal suite was so accommodating. It looked like a beauty bar with wall to wall mirror, high stools, and electrical outlet in every spot. It also had a private bathroom for the bride abs bridesmaids to use and plenty of counter space and a mini fridge! I can not say enough about this place! It’s romantic, rustic, and charming and our guests raved about it and didn’t mind traveling outside of state to see this gorgeous vision of a venue!
Love, Heather and Don Grasso
My husband and I only toured one place for our October wedding. We found Elizabeth Furnace's website during our initial planning process and immediately booked a tour. After touring the absolutely stunning grounds of Elizabeth Furnace, we knew we did not need to look any further. We canceled our other venue tours and booked with them the following week. Not only did the breathtaking grounds help with our decision, but the exclusive JDK group hosting as catering and event staff sealed the deal. On our wedding day, the bridal and groom's suites were the perfect size for getting ready and also spaced out so we were not running into each other before the ceremony. Many of our guests and family members approached us during and after the wedding stating how beautiful the venue was. We would not have been happier at any other venue.
I had a few challenges with communication other than that I will always recommend this venue. It was truly a spectacular day and the venue is absolutely stunning.
My daughter was married at Elizabeth Furnace earlier this year. The entire venue is stunning -- the formal gardens, lush lawns, mature trees, and the myriad of stone buildings. From getting ready, to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, the staff at JDK took care of every detail and executed flawlessly, leading to a relaxing and carefree day for all. Highly recommend Elizabeth Furnace!
We had our wedding at Elizabeth Furnace in May 2022. Julianna made the planning process so easy. The gardens are gorgeous with all the flowers blooming. I could not have asked for a better venue or team to help make my wedding dreams come true!
We had a beautiful fall wedding at Elizabeth Furnace and it was truly the magical experience I always hoped my wedding would be. The catering company has amazing food, the staff is so sweet and helpful, and the grounds are breathtaking! If you go with Elizabeth Furnace for your special day you and your guests will have an experience they will always remember in the best way!
My husband and I instantly fell in love with this venue. We knew this was the one the moment we saw it online but seeing it in person was even more perfect and a done deal! The JDK group was great to work with, we used them for food and florals/decor. The wedding day was better than I could have imagined, everything was so beautiful! Our guests had a blast and were very impressed by the venue and food.
Book this place immediately! I actually had a guest telled me they loved the property so much they wanted to live there:) As a backdrop for photos it is amazing, and the flow throughout the day and flexibility with backup areas for inclement weather were great. It is in a rural location so their was no noise or light pollution to worry about. The exclusive caterer (JDK) was one I would have picked anyways, and they were amazing. Highly recommend!
Elizabeth Furnace was everything I could have asked for for my daughters wedding. The minute we toured the venue we knew it was the perfect place for Eliza and Jeff to celebrate their wedding. The garden was perfect for cocktail hour, we also had a tent outside the stable with food stations and games. The guests could easily move from indoor air conditioning to mingling and games outdoors. JDK was amazing, they were easy to work with, accommodating our ideas for a more mix and mingle event. The food was amazing and beautifully displayed. JDK also did the flowers for us, we requested wildflowers and again it was perfect for the vibe we were looking for. I would 100% recommend Elizabeth Furnace - It was the Best EVER!
My husband and I had the pleasure of getting married at Elizabeth Furnace this past October and it was PERFECT! The venue was gorgeous and the staff was very accommodating throughout the entire wedding planning process. We were able to work easily with our coordinator to create the day that we had always imagined. The day of the wedding, the staff took care of the decorations and guests so that my husband and I could just simply enjoy our day and they did an amazing job! Their in-house decorations complimented our vision perfectly. Our guests are still talking about the beautiful setting and the delicious food. I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else; this venue is absolutely breathtaking! Highly recommend!!
This fall, I attended the most spectacular wedding at Elizabeth Furnace. I have seen many venues in the PA/DE/NJ region, and Elizabeth Furnace stands out as one of the most beautiful venues I have ever experienced. The stunning estate offers a timeless elegance that is most unique, together with all the appropriate modern amenities. The grounds are meticulously manicured and the myriad of historic stone structures have been beautifully restored and provide a grand backdrop. My favorite was the stable adorned with magnificent chandeliers, where the dinner reception was held. The tiered lawns, perennial gardens and fruit trees made for a dramatically beautiful spot for the garden wedding and elegant cocktail reception. The menu was superb, and the event staff carefully orchestrated every detail with the greatest precision. It was a magical, unforgettable evening!
We hosted our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding at Elizabeth Furnace in September. The various historical buildings and formal gardens are STUNNING, and provide the flexibility to totally customize the day. We can’t wait for the photographs! The JDK event team were very responsive and caring throughout the whole process, and the day-of execution was flawless. Bravo Elizabeth Furnace, and thank you for a wonderful, stress-free experience!
We toured a dozen venues in the Philadelphia and Lancaster region, but once we saw Elizabeth Furnace we instantly knew we had found the perfect setting for our special day. EF really has it all aesthetically -- 4 tiers of manicured lawns with a beautiful assortment of flowering beds between the tiers, a dozen beautifully restored colonial-era stone buildings with slate and wood shingle roofs scattered throughout the property, and old-growth woodlands surrounding the 34-acre property. As my now husband and I are history buffs, we were excited to learn that the property was originally a colonial village built in the 1750's to support the iron furnace operation which made wood stoves and then munitions for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. The property's historical importance is reflected in the fact that it is one of only 2,000 Registered National Historic Landmarks in the country. Yet 4 years of meticulous updates to the property have transformed it into a full service wedding venue with all the requisite modern amenities. The bridal suite was very modern with floor to ceiling windows, an entire wall of mirrors and counter for makeup & hair, and comfy seating. The groom party had their own modern house to get ready. The reception stable was fully climate controlled which was important given that the weather was unusually hot that day. We were married outside in the tiered gardens, but it was extremely comforting to know that EF also has wonderful indoor options as well in case of rain. The JDK team was a pleasure to work with from the outset and took care of every detail. They are the venue's exclusive caterer, and our guests all raved about the hors d'oeuvres and food. In addition, we used them for bar service, flowers, tables, chairs and table settings. All their products and services were top-notch, and it seemed so much less stressful than hiring individual vendors for those services. They also provided a day-of-event lead which saved us from hiring and paying for an outside wedding coordinator. While we at first thought JDK's quote seemed a little high, we came to the conclusion that they were really a good value when we took the time to understand all the other products and services that were included in addition to the food catering. In summary, I can't recommend Elizabeth Furnace highly enough. The property is truly unique and JDK was a joy to work with. We couldn't have asked for anything more - Thank you! And if you have guests from out of town, Rock Lititz Hotel and The Wilbur are two recently constructed hotels 5 minutes down the road in Lititz. Our guests thought the hotels were great, and Lititz is a quaint, walkable town with wonderful food options and artisan shops. In 2013 it was voted "Coolest Small Town in America"!
My husband and I just had our wedding at Elizabeth Furnace and we are still on cloud 9 from the entire experience. The venue is gorgeous, unique, rustic, and incredibly well maintained. Our guests have been raving about its beauty since the day. It was easy to get to and had plenty of parking. The JDK catering group we worked with was incredibly professional, friendly, and experienced. They made the entire process easy and FUN for us. They were communicative and maintained a great attitude all year long. We looked forward to every visit to the venue. I wouldn't even know where to begin with describing the decorations and food! Everything was stunning and the food was "the best wedding food" many of our guests ever had. We would recommend Elizabeth Furnace and the JDK Group to any love birds looking for not only a gorgeous wedding venue but an amazing overall planning experience.
I had the pleasure of getting married at Elizabeth Furnace over the summer. Working with the team from the venue was seamless, and in the light of COVID they were so accommodating and gracious. We picked Elizabeth Furnace because not only was it so beautiful, but there were many options for where we could have the reception and ceremony, outdoor and indoor options for both. This was important to me because having everything outdoors makes me nervous knowing it could downpour. We ended up getting married in the stunning, lush Coleman Gardens and having our reception on the lawn due to COVID rules. My husband loved the grooms quarters for him and his boys, and the bridal suite had everything my girls and I needed to prepare for the day, including a whole wall of mirrors with a countertop for doing makeup and hair, a kitchenette, private bathroom, and couches to relax. Our pictures turned out beautiful thanks to wide variety of backdrops this property provides, like the stone walls of the barns, barn doors, woods, gardens, the wrap-around porch, and pond—there is not an angle at this venue that doesn’t have wonderful photo opportunity. I want to thank the team at Elizabeth Furnace for all your care and attention to detail on our big day. It truly was the best day of our lives, and surely we could not have pulled it off without all of them working hard behind the scenes. I highly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone wanting a magical, stress-free day; you will not regret it!
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