Excelsior

ur upcoming wedding. They genuinely care about you and want you to have the best experience possible, uniquely for you. They are so flexible and willing to make happen whatever you envision! My husband and I had to postpone our wedding due to COVID, and they were so flexible and patient with us. We ended up doing a few "nontraditional" elements due to restrictions, but the team embraced these changes and were so happy to work with us to help maintain our visions so that we could have our dream wedding. I would recommend Excelsior to anyone looking for a venue. You will be in great hands with he team and so lucky to have such wonderful people to work with! My guests were blown away by how amazing the space is. It really is the perfect space to have a wedding!

incredible. There are so many options, locations, and details that allow you to make your space represent you as a couple! The space is connivence and you have EVERYTHING you need all in one place. I loved the fact that we could make our day look completely different. The bridal suite and the accommodations for the groomsman allowed us to relax and prepare. The Excelsior team and Signature Catering is nothing short of amazing. They make every one of your wedding visions come to life. They are so knowledgeable, prompt, and truly know every in and out to make sure that your day is perfect. I trusted their team 1000%. They were amazing throughout the planning process! Every step of the way they were there and willing to go above and beyond! They are invested in not only the weddings but each individual couple. Talking with Kaitlyn, John, and Kelly was like talking with life-long friends. The wedding industry was full of uncertainty this year, but working with Excelsior was such a saving grace. They were open, honest, and proactive when working with their couples. They were there through the ups and downs and handled every situation with flexibility and grace. I could not have asked for anything more. Excelsior truly became a family. The day of the wedding, Excelsior handled everything. They were so organized, and took all the stress away. Their execution of the event and all the small details were perfect. As the bride and groom we only had to worry about each other which was so refreshing and allowed us to be in the moment. The food and service is next to none. The food was so unique and they are willing to do whatever they can to make your ideas a reality. All the catering team and bartenders were all helpful and personable. Anything we needed they were immediately there ready to go. Everyone could go on and on about how amazing the food, and service was!Excelsior worked so well with all of our vendors which was very important to us. I truly walked away from Excelsior feeling like a family. I cannot say it enough, Excelsior made our wedding day absolutely perfect, and we are so thankful to all their staff and team!

impact on you planning process and actual wedding day! My fiancé and I looked at numerous wedding venues across three states before stepping into Excelsior and know immediately that this was IT. The team at Excelsior are far and beyond the most understanding, kind , and fair people I have had the pleasure to work with. Kelly, John, Kaitlyn worked with my fiancé and myself through THREE wedding postponements and never charged us any additional fees or deposits because they insisted on doing the "right thing" and understood our devastation. When I say devastation I am not saying this lightly. Excelsior is a STUNNING venue with unmatched beauty and service. My fiancé and I are HUGE foodies and the food here is excellent in quality and variety. Their tasting events for couples and family members give you the true idea of what your fantastic wedding day will be like. Choosing Excelsior as a wedding venue and catering company will be one of the best decisions you will make in your wedding planning process.

unicated with me the entire time about my worries and concerns and when it came down to canceling, they refunded us our entire intital deposit. I have heard horror stories about couples not recieving their money back for cancelled weddings and they were so gracious and kind to understand our situation and that we didn’t want to compromise our day with many of the covid restrictions. If you are even slightly interested in this venue but cannot take a tour because of covid, trust me when I tell you BOOK IT. They are amazing humans to work with, this venue is absolutely beautiful. It is whimsical, full of natural greenery with an industrial touch! The location is also ideal- super close to restaurants/bars and hotels. I am so sad we cannot tie the knot but I highly recommend you do. You will not be disappointed.

received. I can promise you – you will NOT find a prettier venue in Pennsylvania. So much history comes along with this location and John & Kelly have done a tremendous job with their renovations. It is drop dead gorgeous! Do yourself a favor and schedule a tour so you can see for yourself. On top of the venue being absolutely stunning, the folks at Excelsior are even better. John, Kelly, and Kaitlyn are extremely professional, communicative, and empathetic. Now, we are one of the unlucky couples that had to navigate a wedding during COVID-19. As venues and vendors all over tried their best to navigate these difficult times in an ever-changing environment, Excelsior was at the top of our top-rated vendor list. They were so quick to offer jumping on a call to put our worries at ease and they remained empathetic throughout those tough times. Many other brides & grooms weren’t so lucky. They truly are such wonderful people and business owners and have created something truly special at Excelsior. I guarantee you will not be disappointed when you pick Excelsior when booking any big event!

church, but used every part of venue to provide an amazing experience for our guests. Our guests were awestruck by the cocktail hour in the Garden Courtyard combined with the exceptional seafood bar in the beautiful Catacombs. The Empire Room and Ballroom are gorgeous and large enough to accommodate a good size wedding, but not too large where your guests feel disconnected from the action. The owners are constantly enhancing the venue and we are excited to see what they come up with next! Next, the staff is equally as outstanding as the venue. Kelly John and Kaitlyn made us feel as if we were the only wedding booked at their very busy venue. The team made coordinating a wedding from out of town a breeze, as we live in New York City and could not visit Lancaster frequently. The food (produced in-house) wowed our guests. We loved tasting the wide variety of excellent dishes and innovative hors d'oeuvres. Their team was constantly designing new delicious dishes and were very flexible in designing the menu from our cocktail hour displays to the main courses. Overall, the venue and staff are truly exceptional. Even six months later our guests are still telling us that we had the best wedding they had ever been to! We highly recommend Excelsior to all of our friends and believe you cannot do wrong by having your dream wedding at Excelsior!

are a perfect team and make sure that you are taken care of! The venue speaks for itself with how gorgeous it is, but for your wedding day you get the whole venue to yourself. You save so much on decorations because the historical beauty that John and Kelly preserved. Every year John and Kelly make updates so it just keeps getting better! The food (which is included in your package!!!) was incredible! You can pick from a menu that they provide or you can make requests, like an old family recipe or just a special meal you and your spouse enjoy. They make everything so easy and stress free I would do it all over again 1000x and not change one thing! Please if you are reading this and are trying to find a venue, look no further this venue will help your wedding be the one your friends and family talk about for years to come! I found this venue after my sorority sister had her wedding there and I could not stop thinking about it, so my husband and I decided to have our wedding there as well! Thank you John and Kelly for helping us have the wedding of our dreams!

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hich has an industrial but vintage vibe. You will not regret booking your wedding here. You are in the best hands in the most beautiful wedding venue in town.

e planning process if you ever have any questions. It is also evident that they care about their venue, take pride in it, and love sharing the history of it. Their catering director, Kaitlyn, works with you to create the wedding of your dreams. She helped put together a customized appetizer (fried pickles with jalapeno aoli) based on our likes, and also brought us leftover camera film that she was no longer using for our DIY photobooth. Their preferred vendors are also all so amazing and make your wedding day as seamless, easy and enjoyable as possible. The venue speaks for itself, and getting to use it in it's entirety was a great experience for us and our guests. Be prepared to receive countless compliments and "I can't believe how beautiful this place is!!" on your wedding day if you decide to get married here. Even months later, our wedding guests are reaching out telling us how much they have recommended this venue to others, and that it's the most beautiful they've ever seen. Thank you, all at Excelsior, for making our wedding day unforgettable. Deciding to get married there was the best decision we could have made, and it was a great experience from contract to finish.

more beautiful than we could've imagined. A few reasons to choose this space, from one bride to another: 1) The space itself is to die for; their maintenance and grooming of the plants and ivy are just gorgeous and the vintage-y yet modern decor throughout really compliments the already industrial/vintage aesthetic of the building. 2) There are no hidden costs; what you see in the contract is exactly what you pay, but also worth noting they truly care about customizing each package to fit the wants and needs of each couple, depending on their budget. You will never feel like you need to sacrifice or be locked into something you're not comfortable with. 3) They are SO helpful when it comes to recommending other vendors if that's something you need (bands, florists, coordinators, etc) as they've worked with tons of them and have a good sense of who compliments the space. After the wedding, we had so many guests rave about the space and ask us how we found it (given we're from about 1.5 hrs away) and wouldn't be surprised if it inspired some of them to one day wed there too. So much love to everyone at Excelsior and we hope to visit soon! XOXO.

went away after our first visit to Excelsior. Kelly and John were so welcoming and helpful giving us all the information we needed about the space and all the amazing options and design possibilities for our big day. My husband and I love history and architecture, so we had a blast getting the historical tour of the building and the story behind all the amazing renovations from John. We made up our minds before we even left that this was the space for us! Their packages were within our price range, and the space was so incredible, we couldn’t believe we would have use of the entire building for our wedding day. Every room in the building is beautiful, so you can’t go wrong with any selection of where you have your ceremony, dinner, dancing, etc. With Excelsior you get multiple gorgeous outdoor spaces and multiple indoor spaces equally as stunning. No matter what weather situation you have on your day it will still be stunning. We worked with Kaitlyn to create our food menu, and the options are endless. They gave us a basic idea of what meals were in our package, but we were able to get creative and customize what we wanted to offer our guests. We were able to do fun cookout themed finger foods for cocktail hour to go along with our wedding being over the July 4th weekend, and added a late-night pretzel bar that our guests absolutely LOVED. When our wedding day arrived, the cozy and elegant bridal suite was the perfect spot to get ready in and calm my nerves before walking down the aisle, and the men loved hanging out down in the catacombs sipping on some drinks prior to the ceremony. The entire day ran so smoothly thanks to the whole Excelsior staff team and our team of vendors who were recommended to us by Excelsior. We still can’t believe we lucked out to find such a perfect venue!

ing guests in your own luxurious modern day castle while we ate and drank and danced the night away. Our guests exemplified our own love for this venue. Wonderful location as well. Thank you John, Kaitlyn, and Kelly. It was far beyond our expectations. Truly a dream to celebrate my daughters marriage at Excelsior.

ointed. Kaitlyn was on top of every detail and very easy to work with when it came to helping us create what we wanted. The venue itself is unique and beautiful. It is a blank canvas on which you can create your own picture. Our guests, many of whom were from New York and Philadelphia, loved Excelsior. So many of them couldn't say enough good things about this venue. My daughter's wedding there was wonderful.

ut all aspects of the night, including the food, service, and overall uniqueness of the venue. We loved that we were able to have the entire building devoted to us on our wedding day, including access to the terrace, catacombs, and indoor space. Kelly even adds her artistic flair to every wedding at Excelsior, incorporating signature drink signs, elevator drawings, and other descriptions. Everything was beautiful and we honestly wouldn’t have changed a thing!

ur first walk through. Kaitlyn, Hannah, Kelly & John were welcoming and available throughout our planning process and our day of was just a dream come true! I can’t say enough great things about Excelsior! We only wish we could go back to our wedding day everyday! Thank you Excelsior!!

ly referring it as “wedding goals”. Many people were jealous they did not find Excelsior for their own wedding! I also heard multiple times that “this was the most beautiful and unique wedding they have ever been to”. The major selling point to us was how personable the owners were to us. We felt like we were talking with family since day one of meeting with them. They always had the best interest for us and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and comfortable with our decisions. We hope we know someone else who gets married at Excelsior so we can enjoy it all over again! Don't let this gem of a venue slip by you! If you are lucky enough to book with them, you will NOT be disappointed!

the evening. Kelly, Kaitlyn and John were always very accommodating and really went above and beyond to make us feel special. As a couple in the architecture industry, this venue stood out to us from others with its modern industrial vibe and its integration with greenery throughout the space while still embracing the architectural history of the space. Considering everything including (tables, chairs, linens, etc) in the wedding price, I thought their prices were more than fair and choosing their venue really helped us stay on budget. It really was the perfect day and perfect venue and I have the staff at Excelsior to thank for that!

s within the building and grounds and so many opportunities to make the space feel like your own. It is in a prime location in the heart of downtown Lancaster, so our wedding guests had a very short walk back to their hotel after the festivities. Kelly and John made the planning process a breeze and made us feel welcome from the first minute we walked in for a tour. They take such pride in their venue and it shows - everything is meticulously taken care of and they are constantly looking for ways to improve their gorgeous Excelsior. Kaitlyn made the menu selection process so much fun and our food was amazing. Truly, the food was on par with something you'd find at a very upscale restaurant and all our guests loved it. On the day of our wedding, we didn't worry about one single thing. The Excelsior team made our day run flawlessly so that we could focus on having fun. We felt very prepared and informed about exactly what to expect in the days and weeks leading up to our wedding, so all we had to do was show up and get married. As the bride, I was able to spend the day getting pampered in the stunning bridal chamber with my bridesmaids and mom. We had plenty of space to spread out and get ready - it was genuinely relaxing and one of the best parts of getting married at Excelsior. From stepping into the bridal suite until the last minute on the dance floor, we enjoyed every second of our beautiful day. Our reception was an absolute blast and we got so, so many compliments on our venue. We got married about 5 months ago and our families and friends are still talking about how much they loved it. I could truly go on and on about how much we loved getting married at Excelsior - it was just that great!

they would email us and make sure everything was getting completed in preparation for our big day. They truly care about each couple that gets married at the venue and do there very best to make sure everything is perfect. We also, can't forget the lovely staff that works at Excelsior. Not only do you have a beautiful venue and professional owners but you have the best staff to work with. Kaitlyn (the catering director) was a delight to work with. Communication was very direct and she went above and beyond to make sure everything was set, organized and ready to go. (As an overwhelmed bride, she really eased my mind and made the wedding planning process less stressful). On our wedding day, the food was so delicious, our guests are still talking about how fantastic the food tasted. There in house catering company is certainly an added bonus to the venue. We couldn't of been more pleased and knew we trusted the right place and knew we were in great hands. Thank you for making our wedding day that more special, we are forever grateful!

s would need within walking distance should they have forgotten to bring anything. My guests couldn't get enough of Excelsior's beauty. There are multiple levels and design elements that my guests were able to explore which I also loved knowing that they weren't sitting in the same room the entire evening. Kelly and John, the owners, are the kindest individuals. They were welcoming, excited for us, and available for all of our questions. I absolutely love that they offer the tasting event for upcoming brides & grooms to come for a mock reception so we could really get a feel for what our day would be like. Kaitlyn, head of catering, is incredible. The food was amazing and she worked with us seamlessly when we asked for substitutions, modifications, etc. I can't say enough great things about not only the venue, but the people behind the scenes at the venue.

photo locations (we have very bad luck with weather and knew it would likely rain on our wedding day)- Excelsior met both of these criteria and more!!!! Also, one of the best parts about Excelsior is that their price per person is all inclusive so you can plan your wedding budget better as opposed to some other venues that have "hidden" fees (sales tax, service charges etc.) The staff at Excelsior is so kind and ensured everything went perfectly as planned! The food was delicious - our guests were raving about the tomato carving station at cocktail hour and how our menu was not your "average boring" wedding meal. We can not say enough great things about the Excelsior and you will not regret booking with them!

he day before ours! Hannah stood in for Kaitlyn on our actual wedding day, and things couldn’t have gone smoother! Everyone at Excelsior was so wonderful to work with! As far as the venue itself, there is nothing else like it! I wanted to stay away from the typical ballroom or country club setting, and I knew Excelsior was what I was looking for from the moment I stepped inside. The natural light, high ceilings, beautiful live greenery in the courtyards, catacombs, and overall character and eclectic feel of it made for the perfect reception venue. Our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful everything was! The food and drinks were delicious, and the wait staff was knowledgeable and served dinner and beverages in a timely fashion. The sound system was awesome and the dance floor was packed all night. Also, our wedding planner, Danielle (Your Sweetest Day Events), made sure everything ran smoothly and on schedule from beginning to end. I honestly could go on forever about what a dream our wedding day was!

s absolutely gorgeous, which meant I didn't have to do much in regards to decor, which I loved. My guests are still talking about how beautiful it was and the awesome food. I booked this venue without even seeing it in person first, and I would absolutely do it all over again. I cannot say enough about this awesome place and the people that make it great.

they were as they moved between each of the spaces in the venue. In addition to the venue, the team was excellent. Specifically, I would like to give a huge shout out to Kaitlyn Fetter, the director of catering. Not only can she create an amazing meal, but she was such a great partner in the planning process. She helped us take our vision and turn it into reality, always offering additional ideas and inspiration. Kelly Dantime was also a pleasure to work with. The team also helped create day of elements, such as signage and adornments, that emphasized the attention to detail. I would recommend this venue to anyone trying to find the the perfect venue with the best team.

the beauty of the venue online, it was the only venue we went to look at in person. We actually scheduled another venue appointment the day we went to see The Excelsior for the first time, and we immediately canceled it after we took our tour. Though the natural beauty and elegance of The Excelsior is what we initially fell in love with, it was the amazing staff that made our experience so enjoyable and memorable. From the very first day we took our tour, through all the emails, and eventually our big day, the team at Excelsior truly made us feel like family. It is clear that every event that they host is of the highest quality. Our wedding day at The Excelsior was more than I could have every dreamed of, and I am sure that every couple who has their wedding here would say the same!

e wedding planning process. They answered all of my emails timely and went above and beyond in making sure our day was exactly how we wanted it. We loved that they throw a tasting party instead of just an individual tasting so we were able to get a real idea of what a wedding would look like in the space. The food was so delicious! Kaitlyn and her staff did a great job. We recieved so many compliments on the appetizers, cheese station, dinner, and desserts. It was not traditional boring wedding food at all! It was wonderful! I would absolutely recommend this venue to all future couples! You will not regret it!

They really know their space and their "brand" and have a strong list of excellent vendors that they require you to use which essentially helps you avoid issues (like inexperienced DJs or photographers) and ensures you are accentuating the best features of the space. We didn't want sad bland wedding food, and Excelsior really delivered on high end food that people remarked was really delicious, and not just for a wedding. Another aspect of Excelsior that was so great was that they think of all the little details. Bathrooms on the first floor that are large and accessible and stocked with things your guests need. A bridal suite built into the venue for your use. An elevator. Air conditioning. And use of little chalkboards, house flatware and linens. They have great processes in place to ensure things run smoothly, including Kaitlyn's professional and competent team working hard to show everyone a good time with smiles on their faces. I can't recommend Excelsior highly enough. The pictures are accurate -- it is that gorgeous. Thanks to the whole team for helping us throw a great party!

elicious. The building itself has so much character and so many different spaces, so it feels sprawling but also intimate. Highly recommend!

s, phone calls, etc. all in a timely fashion. They even provided a separate tour of their venue for my dad who was not able to make our first tour/meeting at the Excelsior. The Excelsior is so stunning in itself, that I made sure our decorations and flowers were minimal because I wanted the venue to speak for itself - and it did, because our guests were in awe. And did I mention they have in house catering (Signature on King) with amazing food?! Seriously, look no further!

tive, truly a delight to work with. We could not have been happier with the day! I had high expectations for my daughter's wedding and they were exceeded by the Excelsior event location and staff. I highly recommend this venue for your upcoming event or wedding!!!!

) and then I found Excelsior. Not only is it in such a cute little town, easy for all of the wedding guests from out of town to walk from the hotel to the venue and all the cute little restaurants, but Excelsior has more character then all the venues I visited combined. It is breathtaking and the owners' attention to detail in every inch of the property is very evident. The owners, Kelly and John care so much about the property and making your event perfect. They were always so very kind and prompt at responding; as well as Kaitlyn, the director of catering. They all work so well together and treat you like a friend, not just a customer. All of the rules they have about choosing a vendor on their list might seem frustrating at first, especially for the budget conscious, but when your day comes all of it makes sense. The owners' are very experienced and do everything for a reason. Our vendors we chose were well versed in the space allowing for our day to run smoothly and perfectly. And as much as I did not want to get a wedding planner to save money, I would now recommend a day-of-planner to absolutely everyone. I don't know what we would have done with out Maria from Mx2. The day of the wedding every detail was amazing- from the water station for the guests as they arrive (cut fruit decorating the glass containers), to the customized chalk art done by Kelly in the elevator, to the absolutely delicious food, and our specialty drinks. All of our guests just kept raving about every detail of the venue and the food. I would recommend this venue to anyone. There is not a single complaint I can make. Thank you to everyone at Excelsior for being so amazing, genuine, and thoughtful. Your passion and dedication to Excelsior is obvious and it makes all the difference. Even though you see weddings many times a week, you treated our day as one of a kind.

New York and my fiancé is from Baltimore, never would we expect landing in Lancaster, PA – but we fell in love with what a vibrant and growing city and community it is. After our wedding, our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful their experience was visiting the area. If you’ve seen photos of the venue, it won’t do it justice. The earthy, historical, and modern industrial vibes you feel in the space are nothing short of amazing. It is so clear that so much thought and love went in to making every space, down to the bridal suite and the bathrooms – completely styled and gorgeous. Our very long planning process was made so much easier knowing that we would be in good hands with Kelly, John, Kaitlyn, & the entire signature on king staff. Our wedding day was nothing short of perfection. The venue speaks for itself, but the fantastic service we received was the topping on the cake. Hannah, our catering manager was so sweet and attentive. Through our entire event she checked up on us to make sure that we were happy and that there wasn't anything we needed. The beautiful thing about Excelsior and Signature Catering on King is that it truly is an all inclusive venue. Many spaces claim to have it all, but Excelsior truly does. From their displays to the lighting and music, all that you could need is already there. Additionally, the food quality is locally sourced and DELICIOUS. My guests could not stop raving about how good the food was. I am a wedding planner, so I set my expectations for my wedding extremely high. I would and will 100% recommend my clients host their wedding at Excelsior. Another one of my favorite aspects of our wedding day was the movement that it allowed for, there are so many unique spaces to see and surprises hiding around every corner. If you don’t want to be stuck in a one room ballroom for your wedding day, look no further. Your guests will never go to a wedding like it! Our experience was extremely customized to us as a couple, and we did not feel like just another couple getting married there. I truly can’t say enough amazing things about our wedding day, and this was due hugely in part to our venue and the people who run it. Thank you a million times over to the Excelsior family!!

he Catacombs to the Empire Room where we ate dinner...it was all simply stunning. Kelly, John and Kaitlyn are also a big part of the experience and each made sure we had what we needed to make our day perfect. Highly recommend Excelsior for anyone planning a wedding!

sited seven venues from Lancaster county to Baltimore in one day, and after seeing them all, it was Excelsior that she decided on as her wedding venue…no other venue came close to her ideal. From the first time we met with Kelly and John (the owners) and Kaitlyn (the director of catering), we were warmly welcomed, and were so impressed with the obvious pride each one of them has in this venue, and for good reason: the space is so beautifully varied with unique features, and the food is simply the best! Michelle was married on the Terrace, a beautiful outdoor courtyard featuring a green wall, industrial beams with glass windows and doors, brick walls with flower boxes at the windows, and ivy-covered walls. During the cocktail hour while pictures were taken in the Terrace area, guests spread out and explored the lower lobby, the Catacombs, and the Garden Courtyard with its beautiful arched wooden beams, water features, brick and stone floors and giant hanging ferns. We were then ushered into the second floor Empire Room where our delectable dinner was elegantly served, and our guests continued to rave about the delicious food and stunning accommodations of the Excelsior space. When dinner ended, the guests were invited to the Grande Salon, where the bride and groom made a breathtaking entrance by way of the Grande Stairs, and then enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife. At the end of the evening our wedding coordinator, Deb Erb from Simply Events (we highly recommend her!), arranged us in two long rows in the Garden Courtyard where we lit sparklers and gave Michelle and Brian a beautiful path to walk through as they exited the building, walked up the steps to East King Street, and drove off to their honeymoon destination. My husband and I were so very happy and feel truly blessed with everything about our experience with Excelsior, and cannot thank Kelly, John, and Kaitlyn enough for their expertise, professionalism, friendliness, and making us feel that our daughter’s wedding was the most special event at Excelsior EVER!

day and you can create your vision of lighting/flowers/floor plans etc. in such beautiful and unique spaces! .... The staff! It was great to work with the staff at Excelsior.. everything ran smoothly from the start of planning through the day of our wedding! The food.... people are still talking about our food from our wedding! We had the opportunity to customize some things to really make the menu personalized, which was HUGE for us! Do yourself a favor and check out this venue!!! I have no doubt you will fall in love with it like we did the second we walked in! :)

s were amazing. We have gotten nothing but rave reviews about the space, the people, and the food from our wedding. They really made our day so special.

professional. Planning a wedding with The Excelsior was easy. They had lots of helpful planning documents, event planners on site, and most of what you need they have in house. They were great at personalizing our day and making it the best day ever. The food was also delicious! Our guests just kept telling us how beautiful of a venue it was, great location, and how great the food was.

de ceremony, and it's a perfect combination of rustic/sleek overall. There are so many rooms to be in, so there are so many options for your wedding! We visited nearly 10 other venues, and this is the most beautiful. It is also reasonably priced - there were some other venues that were similar in costs, so it's not crazy expensive. Also, they provide catering with the venue, and the food is soooo good and you can customize as much as you'd like! If could get married again, I would do it here again, but I don't want to spend another fortune on a wedding!! Oh, and the management is so nice and personable! And finally, this venue is a wonderful location right near downtown Lancaster!

t at communicating, gave a list of tried and true vendors, coordinators and recommendations for how much alcohol to by along with a company that will do it for you. They can work with almost any budget to give you your dream wedding. Everything from start to finish went smoothly and my wedding was a dream. People are still talking about what a cool and unique venue Excelsior was. I can’t say enough good things.

So convenient and the food is PHENOMENAL), and the rest of the Excelsior team. Our guests could not stop telling us how beautiful the venue was and how yummy the food was. Their vendor recommendations were also how we found the rest of our wonderful, wonderful team of vendors. Reserve your date while you still can!

ur guests raved over the uniqueness of the venue and the delicious food they were served. Thank you for everything! We would recommend Excelsior to anyone!

was extremely responsive to our needs and helpful with providing suggestions. She ensured everything ran smoothly the entire day of our wedding as well. We got so many compliments about how beautiful the venue was from all of our guests after the wedding. The best part really was the functionality of each room and the "back-up" plans available for rain even though they are just as amazing options. We could not have imagined getting married at any other venue and were absolutely thrilled with the way everything turned out on our special day.

eceived amazing feedback from our guests. It is a venue to remember. Each guest will get to experience different rooms and pieces of the building throughout their night. Your guest will love it just as much as you! Excelsior has also put an amazing list of vendors together. I would go with the people on your list or listen to you wedding planner! They really know who's in it for you and going to make your day what you want it to be. Drew and I couldn't be happier. Thank you John and Kelly (and KAITLYN ) for an amazing day.

chose Excelsior - they helped us pull off the New York City meets Lancaster wedding of our dreams!! The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. It’s raw elegance, dramatic features, modern-meets-vintage feeling is unbelievably chic and impactful for your guests and for your photos. Whether you want to have your entire event inside or outside, there are so many options to plan your perfect event! This venue is truly unique from any other that we have ever seen! Our wedding photos look like they belong in a magazine! During and after our wedding, we received so many compliments that the food was the best our guests had ever had at a wedding, and we agree! The food was hot, perfectly cooked, presented beautifully, and delicious! We had an elegant menu of Chilean sea bass and braised short rib - a combination not many catering services have the ability to execute so beautiful for a wedding! The venue helped us to create signature bride & groom cocktails that were unique, flowing all evening, and presented beautifully - garnishes and all! The staff was unbelievably kind, timely, professional, courteous, and focused on making sure our guests, and we, were happy all evening. From cocktail hour, to table service, to the reception bars - we couldn’t have been more pleased! Kaitlyn Fetter, who runs the show, is 100% top of the line in her kindness, flexibility, professionalism, accuracy, and personality. She executed everything from start to finish flawlessly, and became a true friend throughout the process. The owners, Kelly and John, are absolutely amazing as well. They are such nice, gracious, personable, professional, and helpful people, with a great sense of humor! Any questions we had before, during, and after our wedding, they were right there to help us and accommodate us! It is not often you come across so many incredible people all in one place. Honestly we just cannot say enough positive things about the Excelsior team!!! All in all, Excelsior is an amazing place, filled with amazing people. Any vision that we had, they helped to bring to life. Any questions or concerns we expressed, they did their best to find the best option for us, and to give their opinion on what would work best. On your wedding day, it is SO important to trust the people you are working with. My husband and I can confidently recommend Excelsior 100% for this reason, and beyond! Excelsior is the perfect combination of a dream, unique venue, with a dream team running it. Our wedding was the best day of our lives, thanks to Excelsior!

n the day of, they made everything simple and relaxing for us. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better place to hold our wedding ceremony & reception!

e so many different spaces without having to go outside was awesome! Our ceremony in the Empire room was gorgeous and the windows give incredible natural light for photos. Cocktail in the catacombs was a huge hit - our guests thought it was so cool! Our reception was in the grand salon with the beautiful sweeping staircase and hardwood floors. The entire venue is gorgeous and so unique. The staff is amazing and their exclusive catering company (Jimmy Duffy) does an incredible job. The location is perfect - walking distance to the Marriott and to many bars. Our guests still talk about what an amazing venue Excelsior is!

ng it feel like a family event. From making special arrangements to the special touches during photos of the beautiful drawing in the elevator, the attention to detail was superb.Everyone who saw the venue on the night of the rehearsal was amazed and the fans grew as people came the next day for the wedding. The staff was extremely attentive to our needs and our guests. It was amazing to be able to converse with our guests and have someone from the staff come up to the bride and groom and ask if they needed a drink, then get it so we could continue to enjoy our wedding. We had high expectations going into the weekend and I must say that not only was the venue perfect, but the vendors they recommended did an amazing job as well! They were in the middle tier of what we were looking to spend, but the value we received was far superior to the competition. I could not recommend them enough. It was our perfect wedding! Thank you Kelly, Kaitlyn and John.

ble historic building (that my Lancaster-raised grandfather and father were familiar with previously as a furniture store) made Excelsior such a unique and interesting venue. Each floor, nook and cranny has personality and a really cool mix of old and new features. We felt as though we got to have 3 venues in 1, as we were able to use each floor during our wedding day (Empire Room for ceremony, Catacombs for cocktail hour, Grand Salon for dinner, and Empire Room again for dancing). A month later, our guests are still sending us pictures of Excelsior and telling us how taken they were by the day and the venue. Now on to the team. Kaitlyn was a joy to work with, and she never, ever quit on making our day meet our hopes for the event and staying (relatively) within our budget. She is a fabulous connector between Jimmy Duffy's catering/the catering staff and Excelsior's owners, Kelly and John, and she always made sure everyone was on the same page even with many vendors and details to align. Kelly and John treated my husband and I, our families, and even our friends like family. Every time we visited, they always took the time to show us around the space and make us comfortable. They were also trustworthy business partners, and made contract conditions clear. I should also note that although you will not have the flexibility at Excelsior to choose your own caterer, Jimmy Duffy's food was phenomenal, and we were not at all disappointed. They also generously provided us a second tasting opportunity when we had trouble remembering the details of our original group tasting, since it was held almost a year before our wedding date. To give an example of how Excelsior's team goes beyond normal business expectations, on our rehearsal day there was an unexpected snow storm and most of our bridal party was nearly an hour late (for a one-hour rehearsal window). Instead of rushing us along when everyone finally arrived, Kelly, John and Kaitlyn chatted with everyone and showed people around Excelsior while we waited for others stuck in traffic, then gave us all the time we needed once we had everyone there. They will make your wedding feel just as important as every other couple who gets married at Excelsior, no matter how many others might be married on the same weekend. Thank you for everything you did for Dan and I - we're forever grateful!

ven before any contract was signed), we were treated like family and throughout our year and a half of planning, I knew that we were in good hands with the team at Excelsior. A lot of the ideas I had for decor were "new" for Excelsior, and Kelly and John embraced and supported it whole-heartedly--so no worries about a cookie-cutter wedding here! On the day of the wedding, Kelly and John were there to make sure everything ran smoothly (which it did), and the bridal chamber was an amazing space for my girls and I to get ready in. Only one small issue came up with a bartender who had a little too much to drink, but Kelly was there to correct it immediately. Despite this small issue, pretty much every guest came up to me telling me what an amazing place Excelsior is, and asking where I found such a unique space in Lancaster! All-in-all, Excelsior is a beautiful space with great owners and I highly, highly recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing space to get married!

l during the planning process and their vision and style helped create a beautiful day for us. We also can't say enough good things about Kaitlyn and the team at Jimmy Duffy's who took such good care of us and made the day run smoothly. Excelsior is just a stunning space with an amazing team of people. Our guests were wowed by the space, service and food. Everyone had an amazing time.

John the owners are such a joy to work with and take real pride in their building (as they should!). They worked with us to accommodate a guest list of 250 and everything was absolutely stunning! I am so happy we found the Excelsior.

unning and having the ceremony, cocktail party and dinner on different levels was unique and something we never experienced. The catacombs are sexy at night and our guests raved about the delicious and plentiful food served. Dinner was gorgeous upstairs and everyone loved being able to chat while they dined. We returned to the main level for dessert and dancing and it was fabulous. Kelly and John are a pleasure to work with and we have zero complaints. It was a beautiful night for the bride, groom and guests.

or my parents who couldn't make the first one. Every email was answered in a timely manner. Kelly, John, and Kaitlyn went out of their way to make sure every detail was attended to on the day of our wedding. From the customized signs to the bridal suite everything was done beautifully. They make sure each couple feels special and each wedding is unique. We were so happy with our wedding and very grateful to everyone who made it happen and would highly recommend it.

ern industrial feel with an authentic historical setting -- there's so much of a story inside of this place, and it's the perfect spot to start your own story as a married couple. The Outdoor Terrace, the Outdoor Courtyard, the Catacombs, the Empire Room, and the Grande Salon are five different spaces that each bring their own charm and allow you to script an incredible flow to your wedding day. As our guests moved from the Outdoor Terrace for our ceremony, to the Catacombs and Courtyard for our cocktail hour, to the Empire Room for dinner and Grande Salon for dessert and dancing, our guests would get more excited for the next ‘revealing’ to see the next phase of our evening. The spaces are available to you, and you can decide your own wedding day “flow”. That’s one of the best features of the venue! From the first day we walked in, we knew it was where our wedding would be, and a big part of the reason was how welcoming and helpful Kelly & John are. We weren't just another client for them -- they proactively worked hard at making us friends as well, catering to anything we needed over the course of our planning and also advising on what they’d seen from other couples without ever trying to “upsell” us. And then, we were introduced to Kaitlyn, from Jimmy Duffy's Catering, the exclusive caterer and their primary rep at Excelsior, and we can't say enough about her professionalism, responsiveness and enthusiasm. Between the three of them, they have Excelsior running like a well-oiled machine and it showed the night of our wedding. Everything was perfect. The food is incredible, the service impeccable, the decor and design makes it warm and inviting yet unique and impressive, the flexibility is so helpful, and the details are their specialty. We didn’t even mention the huge bridal suite for getting ready, big bathrooms stocked with all the necessities for guests, state-of-the-art surround sound system which offers speakers throughout the venue so guests could hear our band from farther corners, and inventory of decor they already have onsite to save you the time and money from getting your own (battery operated candles, chalkboard signs, mirrors, easels, white uplights). There is so much to love at Excelsior. We wish we could do it all over again. Do yourselves a favor, and do us a favor, schedule your visit now, and book it before you leave!

e courtyard was absolutely gorgeous against their living plant wall. Everything was absolutely incredible. If you’re considering Excelsior, take a tour & I guarantee you’ll be sold.

beautiful, the food was phenomenal, and, as much as getting married can be, the day was totally relaxing and so much fun! You are required to get a wedding coordinator at this venue, but it was so worth it! The only small criticism I have was just with staffing levels leading up to our wedding - the Dantinnes are absolutely wonderful people, but they are running this very busy venue on their own! Sometimes it was evident that they were a bit stressed out, but who wouldn't be when they are so busy! Just be understanding of that, and your entire process will run completely seamlessly!

t great things to say about Excelsior and their staff!

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feel like we were the only event they had the whole year - despite a very packed schedule! If you are looking for a unique, memorable venue with top notch service STOP NOW because the Excelsior is your answer!

asy, personal experience. They are there with you through every step of the way, and provide first hand assistance with any of your needs. We still have guests telling us how amazing our wedding was, "party of the century" some may have even stated! Other venues pale in comparison to the history, character and unique beauty that Excelsior encompasses. We are so happy we chose them to host our ceremony and reception!

re warm and inviting since the very first time we met, and the staff is knowledgeable, and eager to help. They truly want everything to be perfect for your special day. I could not imagine our wedding being anywhere else.

throughout the entire planning process. Kaitlyn was happy to answer any questions and guided us through planning our meal choices and seating arrangements, and Duffy's catering provided delicious food for our guests to enjoy. Our family and friends are still talking about how beautiful our wedding was and how unique and special Excelsior is. I would highly recommend this venue to any bride and groom looking for a truly special place to make your wedding day dreams come true.

aitlyn you will feel like family! This venue is a must if you want to make your dream wedding come true.

ve solutions to questions or ideas we had but didn't know how to resolve. It was clear from our first trip into Excelsior that this was more than just a business for them, but rather an experience that they wanted to share. The building renovations were impeccable and the history and detail of the venue lend to not only a gorgeous backdrop but also some really great conversation pieces. The service the offered day of was impeccable, not one detail was missed and we will be forever grateful for the guidance they gave us along the way. Our wedding was executed flawlessly and since then I've received countless compliments on the venue, food and service. I'd love to say I'd do it all over again, but I'm not sure they could be any better than the first time. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for something that allows an amazing space and helps to take the stress out of planning!!

l things about this Lancaster city venue are the spaces that guests can have access to depending on how you plan your day: the courtyard, the terrace, the catacombs, the first and second levels... Excelsior has urban appeal and is the perfect city location if you are not planning a barn or hotel wedding in Lancaster. This place had an extraordinary impact on us and we are pleased that John, Kelly, Kaitlyn, and vendors are no longer strangers but neighbors to us! We loved Excelsior from its construction and rehabilitation to now and are thrilled to see their growth continue! It's worth it - we promise.

ohn, were always so accommodating whenever we had questions, concerns, or even when we needed to pop in for an in-person visit every once in awhile. Kaitlyn and Hannah, who work with Jimmy Duffy's catering, were equally amazing to work with. One of the best parts of picking this venue was that they were more than willing to let us do much of our own decorating. We love adding our own creative flair to anything we do, and we really enjoyed being able to add personal touches to the venue. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was incredible, and even though we didn't have the best weather (rained on and off all day, also very hot/humid), the back-up plans were still so beautiful. Every guest I spoke to had nothing but good things to say about the venue. One guest even said it was the best party he'd ever been to! Thank you to everyone at Excelsior for making my wedding day dreams come true!

nored their word and fixed the issue promptly. I will say, I wish I was able to have pictures taken upstairs, but there are so many beautiful spots for photos that we were able to get plenty of beautiful shots! Thanks again to the Excelsior Team for providing the best day of our lives thus far!

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eous and spacious bridal suite, to endless beautiful spaces with lots of natural light for photo ops (especially since it was pouring rain all day!), a built-in sound system, a fantastic catering company, and most of all, the most loving, thoughtful, and caring owners who will stop at nothing to make sure their couples get everything they could want or need out of their wedding venue. Kelly and John made us feel like family from the moment we met them, and I truly can't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else. Excelsior's location and the amazing network of vendors that have worked there during its short time in the business make it an incomparable option. I wish we could do it all over again!

rent rooms / options for the events of the day. John went out of his way to give us a tour of all the spaces in Excelsior including those still under renovation. The Jimmy Duffy tasting event was also great and the food is delicious! We can’t wait to celebrate our special day at the Excelsior!