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Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797

4.9
(113)
best-of-weddings

One Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA

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About This Vendor

Let Our History Become Yours

Select 2022 Remaining Dates! -September 3, 2022 -September 24, 2022 -October 8, 2022 Celebrate your special day in the same spaces where presidents and dignitaries once gathered. The award-winning Gettysburg Hotel is the perfect setting for your once in a lifetime event, located in the heart of historic downtown Gettysburg on Lincoln Square. Our Grand Ballroom, built in 1814 as the Gettysburg National Bank, is newly remodeled, offering classic historic charm and a truly unique wedding experience. This historic space features the original 28-foot hand-painted ceiling which is inlaid with gold and the original bank vault. The newly installed carpeting, portable dance floor and light draperies are fresh and welcoming for your celebration! The Gettysburg Hotel is located in the heart of Gettysburg, near shops, dining, and many tourist attractions to provide your guests with a full weekend getaway. With so many things to see and do all within walking distance of the hotel, your guests can really enjoy the history and charm that Gettysburg has to offer.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue, Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2012 Best of Weddings Winner

Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797 Reviews

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Reviewed On 4/09/2022 by A.M B
My daughter just got married and we had a fabulous reception and entire weekend at the Gettysburg Hotel. The wedding coordinator we worked with was a complete professional. She was incredibly organized and executed my daughter and son-in-law's ...
vision for their wedding to perfection! She met with us several times, and was highly responsive when we reached out by phone or email. She anticipated our needs so that when we did have questions or requests, she had already taken care of it. We had the rehearsal dinner, a welcome cocktail reception and a brunch as well. The entire staff were pleasant and followed through on every detail. She went above and beyond. For example, she helped with the hotel guest bags, made sure the florist and other vendors knew what they should be doing, and even personally helped move the bride's belongings into the honeymoon suite on the day of the wedding. Nothing was left to chance. We got all our special photos, decorations, and even left over cake wrapped up and saved for us to bring home. Apart from the wonderful service, the hotel was clean, comfortable and welcoming. They made accommodations for an elderly family member. At no time did we feel rushed or that we weren't the center of attention. It was the level of professionalism and pampering that every couple and their family and guests hope for. Thank you, thank you for a memorable event.
Response from the Vendor on 04/11/2022
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing feedback. I am so glad to hear that the wedding was a huge success! We pride ourselves on exceptional service and it is always good to hear we are doing our jobs well.
Reviewed On 5/09/2022 by VInce S
Megan and staff at Gettysburg Hotel were amazing. Our wedding day was perfect and we couldn't have ask for a better place and staff. The food was amazing, the venue was great and can't say enough about it. Highly suggest booking here for you...
r wedding!
Reviewed On 2/14/2022 by Blair T
We highly recommend the Gettysburg Hotel as a wedding venue. The venue itself is beautiful , which for us was great, as we wanted to minimize decor costs. You also can't beat the location, as it's centrally located and within walking distance t...
o lots of shops, restaurants, the battlefield etc. We also can't speak highly enough of the events manger and her staff. She kept us on track, was always available for question, and really made the planning process as seamless as it could be! With the exception of a few things ( flowers, DJ, Photographer), everything was included in the costs which also made planning that much easier.
Reviewed On 11/10/2021 by Courtney C
We were over the moon and so happy with our choice of having our reception at the Gettysburg Hotel!! Our reception ended up being everything we had wanted and the staff at the hotel made the day run so seamlessly!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 10/21/2021 by Bree W
Look no further! This is your dream venue! When my husband and I started looking at wedding venues, we were all over the place. There are literally just so many choices in this area, but none that we really fell in love with. When we met Mega...
n at the Gettysburg Hotel, it was like my husband and I immediately knew this was the place for our special day. Although the venue is absolutely stunning (that vault though), Megan was a HUGE factor in our decision. She was patient, kind, informative, and truly cared about our vision. She answered every single question I threw her way, and there were many, and was always willing to go the extra mile for us. I truly could not have gotten through the planning process without her. She made everything so easy for us! When our wedding day finally came, Megan, the venue, the staff, and every single little detail exceeded our expectations. Megan and the staff completed all of our setup and tear down, so my husband and I could just focus on our special day. I truly felt like royalty the whole weekend. If you are on the fence about taking a peek at the Gettysburg Hotel or reaching out to Megan, DO IT! Our day was absolutely perfect and I know it wouldn’t have been the same without this beautiful venue or awesome coordinator.
Reviewed On 9/24/2021 by Hannah R
The Gettysburg Hotel was the absolute best venue we could have picked! The venue is beautiful and offers so many great locations for pictures! Everything is in one location: ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Megan is so amazing to work wi...
th she made the entire planning process so seamless, answered all the questions that I had and is SO GOOD at her job. They have so many things already onsite it made planning so easy! They have a ton of local places they parter with such as DJs, photographers, cake bakers it really was a no brainer when deciding to choose The Gettysburg Hotel. If you're looking for a beautiful venue that takes so much stress off of the planning process for you this is the place for you. I can't say enough good words about our experience there and would advise any couple looking for the perfect venue to book their wedding with The Gettysburg Hotel
Reviewed On 9/03/2021 by Laura L
Gorgeous venue and amazing wedding coordinator included from start to finish of your planning! We had our daughter's wedding at the Gettysburg Hotel in the Grand Ballroom over the summer of 2021. Megan Wherley, the wedding coordinator, was am...
azing from start to finish. As mother of the bride, with a daughter out of state, Megan went above and beyond to answer all of our questions via zoom, phone, email or text messaging. Add a pandemic into the mix, she still helped to make a 2020 wedding, moved to 2021 due to the pandemic run smoothly. The staff, food, and overall organization of the entire event was flawless. Thank you to Megan and the Gettysburg Hotel for giving our families memories to last a lifetime.
Reviewed On 8/28/2021 by Danielle D
Do you want a one stop shop with an amazing wedding coordinator? Then look no further. At first, I wasn't sure that I totally loved the Hotel as our venue, but the more we looked at different places and talked to different people, I fell in lov...
e. Megan was absolutely amazing and one of the main reasons we decided to book the Gettysburg Hotel. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner, was so professional and nice, and took so much stress out of the equation for us. The day of our wedding, we didn't have to set up a thing. She took our decorations and brought my vision to life. Compared to other venues, the hotel had the most bang for our buck. The food was absolutely delicious. We have received so many compliments about our wedding and all of the guests loved that they were downtown and had several options for dining and shopping over the weekend.
Reviewed On 8/06/2021 by Bobbie B
Let me tell you as the Bride I was in the let’s elope boat. But he convinced me this was what I would want and Megan brought it to life. She made governing the waters amid covid bearable. She was ever ready to answer my gazillon questions. ...
The entire staff was amazing from the front desk to the reception staff to the operations staff. I do not know how we would have dinner it without them. Megan did amazing taking the pieces and parts we brought and making it look amazing for each individual portion.
Reviewed On 1/03/2020 by Cassie W
We hosted our wedding at the Gettysburg Hotel over Labor Day weekend in 2019. They were absolutely fabulous to work with from start to finish. Megan was our main point of contact and we can not say more wonderful things with her. For starters, ...
she is extremely thoughtful and took care of the small details from start to finish. She helped us work within our budget. She learned about us as a couple and took time to understand what we wanted our reception to be. At the last minute, she even had a table set up for us for a family member with Alzheimer's in the event they would be able to stay for the reception. The day of event staff was also extremely courteous. We were thrilled with our experience and wish you the best as you plan yours.
Reviewed On 12/30/2019 by Laura H
I cannot even describe how wonderful the Gettysburg Hotel is. We booked probably almost two years before our wedding day. Obviously, the venue is beautiful. More than that however, their staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. It was rainy a...
nd cold when I was having pictures taken outside the hotel, and I was greeted on my entry with a warmed blanket. Megan did a phenomenal job decorating and organizing. the food was delicious. I was never without a drink if I wanted one. when the night was over and we saw our room, our cake was packaged. wine, cheese, and strawberries were there. I truly felt cared for and pampered. it was a wonderful experience, from planning to the last second we were there. I can't say enough good things about Megan and the rest of the staff. So kind, helpful, accommodating, prepared and professional. The Gettysburg Hotel knows how to put on a weddding. And all my guests talked about how good the food was and how lovely the venue was! I couldn't be happier. And the price was very reasonable! you can't go wrong.
Reviewed On 11/10/2019 by KC R
If you are thinking about booking this venue- do it! We had the most amazing wedding! Megan and her team did an phenomenal job. I have so many pros about this location such as 1. It is right in the middle of town. Easy location for guest to fi...
nd 2. You can get married in the hotel or at the train station 3. Apart of our package was having the honeymoon suite which was 100% more helpful then we thought it would be. 4. Megan always helped me and answered all of my questions 5. The team was very dedicated and set up everything the way we imagined it I would not have changed anything about our wedding and I am SO happy I booked our venue with the Gettysburg Hotel. Thank you for giving us the most wonderful day we could have ever asked for!
Reviewed On 10/20/2019 by Adrianna R
I cannot say enough good things about the Gettysburg Hotel! This was the ONLY venue my husband and I looked at and we were blown away by the attention to detail paid by the hotel staff (especially Megan), I won't spoil it for anyone looking to ...
tour the venue. Our wedding was a dream to plan because of how experienced the Gettysburg Hotel's wedding staff is. It was the least stressful aspect of my life (how many brides can say that? ) They were able to facilitate any questions we had, accommodated any and all of our requests, and they were able to make our wedding day perfect. The hotel and our other vendors worked together seamlessly. Nearly a month later, our guests are still raving about how much fun they had at the wedding, how good the food was, and how beautiful they thought our venue was. I can't recommend the Gettysburg Hotel enough.
Reviewed On 7/22/2019 by Michael P
Having a destination wedding, my biggest concern was how difficult it would be to plan everything from five hours away. Megan Wherley and the team at the Gettysburg Hotel quickly put my mind at ease. They could not have made the process easie...
r! The communication with Megan was timely and thorough. She was dedicated to making sure our day was special and flawless. Not only did she work with us well, she built relationships with our vendors to ensure everything and everyone was where it needed to be. The venue itself was fantastic. We loved the historic element of the train station and reception hall (an old bank that still has the vault in the back). It made for some excellent pictures. Additionally, the building was well maintained and the hotel rooms were very comfortable. Honestly, I could not think of one thing we would have changed. Thanks to Megan, our wedding day was truly the best day of our lives.
Reviewed On 7/07/2019 by Brigette A
I can not say enough good things about the Gettysburg Hotel. They were phenomenal, providing us the best customer experience of any venue we looked at from day one -- and it carries through to the wedding day. Megan helped us every step of the ...
way and was quick to answer questions and work with us on making changes. She decorated everything beautifully and made sure we enjoyed the event from beginning to end. It definitely wouldn't have run as smoothly without her. The venue space is beautiful and the experience was phenomenal.
Reviewed On 7/04/2019 by Wesley H
As father of the bride, my wife and I wanted to make our daughter's wedding as perfect as possible. She was determined to be married in Gettysburg as the town and surrounding battlefield hold a very special place in our family's hearts. Gett...
ysburg was such a big part of her life growing up. Not only were we able to locate the perfect church in Gettysburg for the ceremony, we were blessed to meet up with Megan Wherley and introduced to the Gettysburg Hotel and all it's amenities, charm and hospitality. Megan worked with us and was professional beyond reproach and yet so approachable as though we had known her for years. She and her staff made sure the wedding reception and all of the moving parts that go along with the evening ran smoothly and transparent to us. My daughter and husband, along with so many of our guests, commented on how classy, warm and receiving the entire evening was. We were also fortunate enough to have an evening wedding December 28th, so the decor inside and outside and throughout the town square was beautifully decorated. And what made it even more enchanting, God added some fog which made it seem like you just walked onto the set of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Thanks to Megan and the entire staff of the Gettysburg Hotel, that night was even more beautiful than what we could have asked or planned for. Megan hit this one out of the ballpark!! My family and I recommend this venue without hesitation.
Reviewed On 6/28/2019 by Meighan P
I knew that I wanted to get married in a Gettysburg, but my husband needed a bit of coaxing. That’s what I told Megan when I met her in May of 2018 to tour the venue while I was out there for work, and to my shock she was more than understandin...
g. We had been to Gettysburg a few times before for weekend vacations with my family and loved the area, but he was stuck on getting married in our home state of CT to accommodate more friends and family. After a few months of looking at venues near us, I finally convinced him to come and check out The Gettysburg Hotel and meet Megan with me on a Sunday and instantly he was hooked. Not only is the space perfect for a couple of history nerds like us, but Megan truly set us both at ease that day when we bombarded her with tons of questions and she had every answer. And it was nothing short of that for the next 10 months leading up to our wedding, especially not being local to the area and working with her to plan it from afar. Everything was done through email which was fantastic, and she juggled numerous silly questions and countless redundant emails from the both of us-ultimately leading to the absolutely perfect day in May for us to say I Do. If you are a newly engaged couple looking to have a memorable wedding experience I mean it when I say look no further than The Gettysburg Hotel. The value for the amount we paid was incomparable, the entire staff was so accommodating, the venue was incredibly amazing, the vendors they work with are truly wonderful, but it is really Megan who is a true star. Also, if you can, opt to have your ceremony on the historic train platform right behind the hotel, and get the ice cream bar for dessert- our guests are STILL raving over it!
Reviewed On 6/27/2019 by Nicole W
Our experience with the gettysburg Hotel was wonderful. We loved everything about it. We met with the wedding coordinator Megan Wherley and hit it off from the start. We decided to get married quick because of having our vacation (honeymoon now...
) planned out. The hotel has a wedding package which includes 3 different packages. We chose the $63/person package. That was enough for us. They were running a promotion so instead of one night we received 2 nights in the honeymoon suite and 50% off the ballroom rental. We chose from 2 cake venders which were included in the package as well. We went to a tasting which was amazing and very hard to choose the food. You got to choose two entrées and Ultimately we went with Panko encrusted cod and the prime rib. We chose our cake vendor there as well. There were the hotels preferred venders. They even had amazing officiants which turned out to be a great decision. It was a husband and wife duo who were both officiants. A Wedding by Summers. Great people! Megan did so much. If I had any questions she answered them quickly via email. She was always there when I needed an answer. Our wedding day was spectacular. We made it easy on everyone. We got married in the ballroom in front of this neat looking vault and had our reception in there as well. Everything was set up while our guests were at cocktail hour. Everyone loved the food and said how beautiful the hotel was and how much fun they had. We will never forget that night.
Reviewed On 6/26/2019 by Kelly B
The vendor was easy to work with and there was a great tasting show included. The food turned out better than our original tasting. We were very happy!
Reviewed On 6/26/2019 by Rashell W
Megan and the Gettysburg Hotel staff made our wedding day nothing less than perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better place, service, or help from everyone involved. They were all so helpful, kind, and willing to help make the day ours. Get...
ting through the planning period was so easy and Megan is prepared with questions to get to know what you want even if you hadn't thought about it yet! We cannot say enough amazing things about this place and recommend it to everyone!
Reviewed On 1/03/2019 by Megan J
Megan made everything very easy. Our vision came out the way we wanted it to and all our guest said it was the best wedding they ever been too. The food was excellent. The only problem I have was that we also had a breakfast and lunch for the ...
girls while our hair and makeup was being done. The food was supposed to be bagels for breakfast and half wraps and finger sandwiches for lunch. Well the lunch was brought out at the same time as the bagels and was sitting out. They did take it back to keep it cold for us until we wanted it, but no one really trusted it after it sat out. The spread that they put out was not really appetizing to anyone. There was only very tiny finger sandwiches that filled no one up and no half wraps like I expected. That being said the food for the actual wedding was fantastic.
Reviewed On 11/16/2018 by Alexis R
Compared to other venues pricing and Gettysburg Hotel's all inclusive packages, this was definitely the way to go. Also appreciated the acceptance of us being Bride and Bride. Every single time I emailed Megan, which was a lot, or had any quest...
ions or changes, she responded immediately and fully and was the epitome of professional and thorough. Every part of our contract was laid out in detail and everything was fully explained and reviewed and Megan also assisted with finer details we hadn't thought of and was a supportive and friendly presence who didn't miss anything. she also was very flexible with her schedule at all times. the hotel had some awesome wedding vendor events and a lot of helpful tools to help us find vendors they have used in the past. we also had a very lovely tasting and tour, which sealed the deal for us. The wedding package price also included a cake from an option of two bakers. Megan also taught us how to cut the cake. We went with Karen Rodkey, which was also the best choice, our guests are still gushing about our cake. I am so excited to have the top tier for our anniversary. We received so many compliments on everything. Megan is an expert designer (it was beautiful and turned out better than I had envisioned) and has a great team and they are very efficient at multi tasking. I loved having the safe lights on and the bars closed during the ceremony, made for excellent photos. The cocktail hour was fun and food during the cocktail hour was delicious. For dinner, we had plated meal options of the citrus and horseradish encrusted salmon (amazing!) and chicken with fontina cream and tomato relish (equally as amazing) and a napoleon polenta as the veggie option. Everyone raved about the food. Megan, the chef, and staff were on point for those with allergies or special dietary needs. hotel was very helpful with coordinating our entrances and exits and assisted with set ups. The bridal suite was gorgeous and in close proximity to the ballroom and also complimentary, with a beautiful fire place and jacuzzi tub. The hotel staff brought all our gifts to the room for us without us having to ask as well as took care of decorations and clean up as well. They also had a lovely spread and treats for us in the room for after the wedding for a very personable experience and a keep sake we can't wait to use. Hotel staff were also very helpful with any assistance or request. We love that Gettysburg is now a part of our history and had a great time at the location in the square. Megan and the Gettysburg hotel is the way to go!
Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Claire P
Our overall experience was really great at The Gettysburg Hotel. The ballroom is gorgeous and comfortably fit all of our guests (around 170) and 8 piece band. The food was excellent and they kept our plates warm while we took pictures which was...
awesome. April and Megan were very accommodating to special requests and worked with us to make what we want happen. The staff on the day was very kind and everyone was always checking to see if there was anything we needed.
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Madeline P
My husband and I got married on October 7th, 2018 at The Gettysburg Hotel. Megan, the event manager, is incredible. She handled every issue flawlessly. She helped me with the finishing touches on my table decorations, and made my ceremony and r...
eception look absolutely beautiful. During every step of the way, Megan was level-headed, reassuring, and supportive. The venue itself is beautiful. The ballroom's high ceilings and vault are breathtaking. The vault was a huge hit at my wedding. My guests loved taking photos inside. The rooms and honeymoon suites are wonderful. I cannot say enough good things about Megan, the Gettysburg Hotel, and their staff who helped make my big day amazing. Thanks for everything!
Reviewed On 10/07/2018 by Kimberly P
I can't say enough WONDERFUL things about the Gettysburg Hotel! From the first meeting to the end of the reception night everything was handled with professionalism and care. Megan, our event planner, was so knowledgeable and helpful in makin...
g the day special, memorable, and easy!! There was no stress, no wondering if everything was set. I was able to be have fun and be a guest at the reception instead of having to check that everything was done. After working with Megan in the months leading up to the wedding I had no doubt that she and her staff would have everything done to PERFECTION! All the staff from the front desk, wait staff, and bartenders were professional and friendly and went out of their way to make our guests feel special and well taken care of. We had 30 guests from France who were blown away by the food, wine, and hospitality! What a wonderful way to introduce these truly "out of towners" to Gettysburg and the USA. The Gettysburg Hotel made sure our memories of such a special day were happy, fun, and unforgettable!
Reviewed On 10/03/2018 by Stephanie S
My wedding was everything I have ever dreamed of! Megan and all the staff at the Gettysburg hotel and Tracy with the Lincoln Train Station did an amazing job! My husband and I decided on the hotel because they just take care of everything! My w...
edding day was worry free and I was so relaxed marrying the love of my life. The venue is beautiful! The hotel has such a romantic and elegant feel. The hotel has great food and beverage packages to choose from. They even put together a beautiful tasting in the ballroom and invite all the couples and their families to come taste all the food before making your menu decisions. The food is so delicious and all of our guests enjoyed it! The wedding cake is also provided by Karen Rodkey Cakes and she does an amazing job! It was beyond delicious and beautiful! Megan did such an amazing job decorating the ballroom with all the decorations we provided! She is so creative and put all of our centerpieces and decorations together so perfectly. All of the vendors the hotel works with are wonderful. The flowers from The Flower Shop (Koons Florist) were stunning. Jon our DJ from Great Scott Productions kept the party going. The Gettysburg day spa did an amazing job with our hair and makeup. A touch of class limousine did a great job driving the wedding party around the battlefield for pictures and the party bus was so much fun! Barb Peet from Just Vacations planned a beautiful honeymoon to Greece for us! We had our ceremony at the Lincoln Train Station and it was stunning. I love how the hotel works with the train station. It is such a neat and amazing venue! I could go on and on about how special and amazing our wedding day was! Thank you Megan at the Gettysburg Hotel. I highly recommended this venue for your wedding day! ❤️
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Molly A
Mark and I got married September 15, 2018. We knew from our first visit this venue was going to be ideal for our wedding vision great location for our vision . Our coordinator, Megan was easily accessible throughout the entire process. She was ...
helpful, patient and insightful. I cannot put into words how amazing she was - throughout the planning process as well as the entire day of our wedding. I would show pictures of decor and reality was better than the pictures. The flow of the day was seamless. I truly was stress free the day of the wedding- all thanks to Megan and the staff. The site is beautiful, the food is delicious and the staff is so accommodating. We would absolutely recommend this venue to any couple looking for an amazing and easy wedding planning experience. The vendors they recommended went above and beyond as well. People are still talking about our cupcakes from Karen Rodkey. The flowers from The Flowershop (Koons Florist) in Littlestown were breath taking!
Reviewed On 9/22/2018 by Michelle P
My husband and I loved every aspect of our wedding at the Gettysburg Hotel, and Megan (the wedding coordinator at the hotel) is such a pleasure to work with. We had our ceremony at the historic Lincoln-Gettysburg Railroad Station and reception...
inside the ballroom. If you are looking for something unique, historic and place for your guests to make your wedding into a weekend getaway, the Gettysburg Hotel is the place to book your wedding. Both the railroad station and ballroom have plenty of character alone, or you can add your own unique touches to meet the couples’ personalities. Megan is professional, cares about each couple and makes sure everything that you envisioned for your wedding day is accomplished. Megan and the hotel staff go above and beyond! Our gifts were brought up the bridal suite, along with slices of the wedding cake, champagne and glasses, and a spread of fruit, cheeses and crackers. The food is delicious with a variety of options. We requested a duet chicken and beef platter, which was not listed as a standard option, but the chef was willing to accommodate our request. He also accommodated for our guests who had food allergies, and even made a special dinner for two guests. We attended the fall expo at the hotel, which allowed us to sample the food and meet with some of the local vendors. This helped us in choosing the florist, officiant and cake. I would also like to make a plug for Karen Rodkey cakes...she makes AMAZING cakes. We made an appointment to sample her cakes at her bakery, which was my husband’s favorite experience of the entire wedding planning process. So many of our guests raved about the wedding cake. The hotel and town of Gettysburg are charming, provides plenty of photo opportunities, as well as offers attractions for your guests. You will love your wedding at the Gettysburg Hotel!
Reviewed On 9/15/2018 by Joe A
The Gettysburg Hotel was extremely accommodating to the wedding party and guests. The location is in the heart of this historic town. The venue was perfect for the theme of the wedding. The staff was very responsive and professional. Megan and...
her team were proactive and therefore everything went according to plan. Highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by Anita R
I highly recommend Megan at The Gettysburg Hotel . Our Daughter and new Son in law just had their wedding at The Lincoln Train Station and Reception in the Ballroom at The Gettysburg Hotel and it was more beautiful than I could of ever dreamed...
! Thank you Megan and all your staff for making a perfect wedding for us! You did an excellent job! Use their vendors too, they made our day an unforgettable event!
Reviewed On 9/11/2018 by Amy M
My husband and I were pleased with entire package offered by the hotel. EVERYTHING was taken care of and included in the price. We were free to enjoy the planning process and the actual wedding and ceremony rather than be stressed by it all.
Reviewed On 9/07/2018 by Kathy M
Raining 2+ inches an hour, thier vows were being exchanged, and as mother of the bride, I wasn’t worried about it thing! Megan at the Gettysburg Hotel was in charge, and I was free to show up at the party of a lifetime, unphased by anything,...
not even torrential rain. My husban and I arrived at the Gettysburg hotel, and stepped into the cocktail hour. Drinks were being enjoyed by our closest and dearest family and friends, crisply uniformed servers passed delicious food, the bride and groom, smiling from ear to ear. Over a year of planning and now, this most important event, was running like a top. As we passed a round table set like spokes in a wheel, warmly lit with candles, place cards and photos of family brides and grooms smiled at us from weddings long ago. And as we stepped into the ballroom, Megan at my side, I couldn’t have been more pleased. The tables were perfectly set, the cake and candy table, a work of art! Megan has skill and an eye for perfection. In my opinion, she has abilities that would be welcome in the finer hotels of NY or DC. The night went off without a hitch, the ballroom was softly and romantically lit, the food was really good, the servers were on thier game and a young marriage was ushered off to a wonderful beginning. Thank you to Megan Wherley, Catering and Events Manager at the Gettysburg Hotel, and to the wonderfully competent staff to whom I wish I could name individually.
Reviewed On 9/07/2018 by Marissa I
Working with Megan at the Gettysburg Hotel to plan our wedding was the first step in many great decisions on our part. Megan able to capture our wedding vision amd make it everything we had dreamt of and more. We had the best time! The staff we...
nt above and beyond, they were so friendly and kind to us and our guests. Our wedding reception at the train station was perfect. I was so impressed how cool it stayed under the pavillon during a sunny 80 degree day. The food was amazing, I still have family members talking about it! I wish I would have had a chance to try the springroll... apparently they were a hit. My matron of honor later told me how lucky I was to have chosen your venue because everything went so smooth, on time, and we were well taken care of. I have two friends who just got engaged and I've recommend the Gettysburg Hotel to both of them. My husband and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding day so special! Megan takes a personal interest in her clients and literally makes your day!
Reviewed On 7/24/2018 by Timothy S
We had our wedding monday July 9th at the Gettysburg Hotel and our wedding was absolutely perfect and we could not have asked for more everything was amazing and our wedding planner Megan who works for the hotel was amazing we had no idea what ...
we were doing and she made everything stress free and allowed us to really enjoy the entire process we first met with megan for a tour of the hotel and spaces available to use for the wedding and when we arrived it was clear this was the place for us the food was amazing and the set up was beautiful the bridal sweet we had the night before and the night off the wedding was amazing and not to mention the bridal tasting they host is great because you get to meet so many vendors and taste and see the food before you make you choices everything the hotel did and the entire staff there is no way anything could have gone any better would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking by far best bang for you buck and then some
Reviewed On 6/30/2018 by Harmony T
I would 100% recommend the Gettysburg Hotel for your wedding. We got married in March and Magen was beyond helpful. The day of she even ran up to my bridal suite to get a check I forgot for our cake. She kept things moving and made sure we were...
happy and cared for the whole time. The ball-room was perfect. I loved being able to drop off the decorations and everything came together better than I had in my mind!!! My guests loved the space. We could not have asked for a better venue or to feel more cared for. Thank you to Magen and the whole staff who made our Wedding and stay so wonderful!!!
Reviewed On 5/04/2018 by Robin K
The wedding coordinator helped with all the details and the staff was very friendly. On the day of the wedding, we had no worries.
Reviewed On 4/27/2018 by Marie S
My husband and I could not have been any happier with the results of having our wedding reception at the Gettysburg Hotel. When we began the wedding planning process, we were hesitant to visit the Hotel, as it was a bit far from the ceremony an...
d we didn't know if the drive was worth it. After visiting however, we instantly knew it was the place and cancelled our tours of other reception sites. Having visited several potential reception locations already, we were blown away by how much was included and taken care of by the Gettysburg Hotel. Their level of assurance in taking care of so many details instantly put me at ease and I knew that it would be much less for me to worry about. I originally started working with April, who was wonderful and then Megan took over and handled everything amazingly. I had decided to do a lot of the reception decorations myself and the day before the wedding when I gave everything to Megan and explained my vision for the ballroom, she took that vision and made it look a thousand times more beautiful! The food was perfect and they were wonderful with working through dietary needs and even personal preferences from some of the guests. They provided a cake from one of their suggested vendors, Karen Rodkey Cakes that was both beautifully designed and delicious. Finally, they thought of little things, like having cake, a bottle of champagne and a selection of food up in our honeymoon suite for the end of the time. Our reception could not have run more seamlessly and I know that it was due to Megan and the rest of her staff's impeccable behind-the-scene coordination. I would strongly recommend the Gettysburg Hotel for any couple that wants a beautiful, memorable, stress-free experience for a great value.
Reviewed On 2/09/2018 by Megan R
The Gettysburg Hotel was really the venue of our dreams - gorgeous ballroom with high ceilings, historical value, and hotel rooms for all of our guests right upstairs. We are grateful for all of April R.'s help, from contract negotiation to hel...
ping to place individual cupcakes on our tables on the afternoon of our wedding. She truly went above and beyond from start to finish for us, and I am so grateful for her patience, flexibility, and expertise. The only negative was that we had a less-than-ideal service experience during our actual wedding reception. They seemed quite understaffed, and it took longer than anticipated to get all the plated dinners out. The servers were also impatient with some of our guests, as we had some people share with us after the wedding.The bright spot? Servers took a couple of pieces of leftover cake, wrapped them up, and left them in the honeymoon suite for us to enjoy after the party ended.
Reviewed On 10/14/2017 by Brittany D
The Gettysburg Hotel was the perfect venue! The ballroom is gorgeous, and we both love history and visiting Gettysburg, so it was a perfect fit. April is absolutely amazing to work with; we didn’t have to stress or worry about a thing, she took...
care of it! It was a smooth planning process and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved the venue and traveling to town for our wedding. I have a feeling we will all be talking about our wedding for a long time to come!
Reviewed On 10/12/2017 by Jill P
We had a fabulous experience at the Gettysburg Hotel! We had international guests and April couldn't have been more friendly, organized and on-top of things. I was out of town planning most of the time and only touched base with April a few tim...
es, but everything was PERFECT! She will meet with you as much as you want, but if you just trust her to do a fantastic job it takes a lot of stress of you! I highly recommend the Gettysburg Hotel.
Reviewed On 10/12/2017 by Sam W
Beautiful wedding venue and awesome staff- highly recommended!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by KATE C
It was so special for my husband and I to get married in Gettysburg - having met in our freshmen dorm at Gettysburg College. But the team at the Gettysburg Hotel made our wedding experience above and beyond our expectations. Throughout the pla...
nning process, they were incredibly responsive and executed a flawless event. April designed and fulfilled our decor concept 100% - making our day so much more special than we could have imagined. We are so grateful for how attentive, collaborative, and detail-oriented everyone on the team was for the entire evening. Thank you for such a wonderful reception that we will never forget!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Margot J
The Gettysburg hotel is a beautiful venue, that took a lot of pressure off of us for decorations! The staff was quick to respond and very helpful. Many people complimented the meals, the food was fantastic!
Reviewed On 10/10/2017 by Deanna F
With all the build up and pressure of planning your wedding, the right venue and coordinator can truly make all the difference. I am so beyond thankful that we got to work with the Gettysburg Hotel and April. The hotel itself is beautiful, and ...
can accommodate weddings of all sizes. They even helped organize and set up our ceremony at the train station next door! We were able to have almost all of our out of town guests stay upstairs which made for a really comfortable trip for our friends and family. April made sure everything ran smoothly. I am a perfectionist and she met my very high expectations. Being so on top of everything, I felt that I could really trust her and it allowed me to relax. The little details were all taken care of and April did not miss a beat. When I did have questions or concerns, she was super responsive and even took care of a few last minute errands for me. I cannot reiterate enough how happy we are with our wedding, our venue, and especially the Hotel's wedding coordinator April. Do yourself a favor and book this venue!
Reviewed On 10/09/2017 by Kathleen K
Love this place. The setting was amazing, staff so attentive and understanding!!! They made our day so special!! Our family is still talking about our wedding!!!!!
Reviewed On 10/04/2017 by Gabriela R
April was amazing! We had some problems with our room but the hotel took care of them and everything was seamless. I couldn't have imagine having my special day anywhere else. As a matter of fact I forgot my vows for the sand ceremony in the ro...
om and right before the entrance April had to run to my room to get them! She was amazing. You won't regret booking them for your wedding.
Reviewed On 6/19/2017 by Shannon S
Saturday evening and I can not put into words how amazing our evening was!! Our event planner April Rose was absolutely wonderful, I worried for nothing! The ballroom is a gorgeous place for a wedding or reception. Our guests were blown away by...
this historical venue. We even had union soldiers show up!!! Things couldn't have been more perfect!
Reviewed On 6/08/2017 by Miranda S
I had my wedding ceremony and reception at the Gettysburg Hotel on 5/6/17 and couldn’t possibly be happier with my experience. The beauty of this historic venue is the perfect setting for a wedding, and the staff does an amazing job at making s...
ure your day is as seamless and carefree as possible. From the beginning, the Hotel staff led by April Rose makes sure to arrange a package that fits your budget and vision for your day. A deciding factor in us choosing this venue was the fact that we could do both the ceremony and reception at the same venue, making it more convenient for guests, and eliminating some issues with coordination. After booking, April is there to answer all of your questions and make recommendations. In my opinion, the best part about the Gettysburg Hotel, is that this is a one-stop-shop that handles all of the details, leaving you (the bride and groom) to enjoy the day. April and her team set up all of my decorations perfectly, exactly as I had asked, and at the end of the night packaged everything with care so that the next day all I had to do was pick up the boxes. During the ceremony and reception itself, April and your designated wedding maître d’ expertly coordinate everything, making sure the events flow effortlessly and seeing to it that you are always happy, with drinks in hand and the food you need. I received numerous compliments during and after the wedding about not only the gorgeous venue of the Grand Ballroom, but also the high level of service provided from all of the staff including servers, the bartender, and everyone in between. Plus, quite importantly, the food and drinks were all outstanding. The attention to detail of everyone involved with each element is impressive. I could go on and on, but ultimately the Gettysburg Hotel understands that time and stress involved with planning a wedding, and what they do is take that stress off, ensuring that you have a beautiful, stress-free wedding day that is exactly what YOU want. If you are thinking about getting married in the Gettysburg area, I highly recommend the Gettysburg Hotel.
Reviewed On 5/18/2017 by Janae G
We had our wedding and reception in the Grand Ballroom at the Gettysburg Hotel in April of 2017. We were engaged in December of 2016 and had little time to plan and finalize all of our details. In the few short months that we had, working with ...
April made those months very enjoyable and stress free. The vendor recommendations she had were great, the accommodations provide by both April and the hotel for planning our wedding and reception were exceptional down to the detail. As a bride, I cannot express my gratitude enough for everything the hotel and April did for us. It will be a day we will forever remember with joy and happiness. So much so we plan to come back for our 5 year anniversary to stay at the hotel and tour additional spots that we were recommended by the Gettysburg Hotel staff.
Reviewed On 10/13/2016 by Laura M
We cannot say enough positive things about our recent wedding at the Gettysburg Hotel! We began our relationship working with Megan. From the start, the approach of planning was done with the passion and attention to detail we were looking fo...
r. With both of us living in the Northern Virginia area, we wanted a place to not only serve as a beautiful venue to showcase our Art Deco Disney Theme, but also provide a one stop shop to avoid the constant communication between various vendors. After our first visit, we knew the Hotel was our venue! The fact that everything was included in the price was huge! During the last few months of our planning, April came on to take over for Megan for the remainder of the wedding, and the transition could not have been more seamless. April wasted no time getting up to speed with our vision for the wedding and details to follow, helping prep all the necessary details, including working our other vendors to make sure everything was ready for the big day. As for the day of, we honestly cannot think of anything negative to say. April was there when needed, keeping everything moving on schedule, making sure guests were taken care of, and vendors were up to speed. The amount of guests who came up to us during and after the wedding to express how wonderful everything was made everything worth it!
Reviewed On 10/09/2016 by Kim M
I can't say enough about how great the Gettysburg Hotel is! They pulled out all of the stops from the very first meeting. We fell in love with the fact that we could have our ceremony at the train station, reception in the ballroom, and all o...
f our guests could stay the night all in the same space. We were blown away by Megan's professionalism and knowledge. When Megan changed positions in the hotel mid way through our planning I was worried about how everything was going to work out. April jumped right in and nothing skipped a beat! She was great about responding to any questions I had and she made sure i had everything I needed. Our day went off without a hitch and everyone had a blast. People are still talking about the crab cakes! I highly recommend this venue!
Reviewed On 10/03/2016 by a member
My dream wedding came true at the Gettysburg Hotel. When I first was looking for venues, we were unsure about looking at Gettysburg because we were afraid of the price. But they were absolutely incredible about working with our budget. The very...
first meeting we were greeted by the Coordinator at the time, Megan, with champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. As a bride, I felt so special. They showed us tons of dinner items, both buffet and sit down. They worked with our budget and helped us create our own menu that worked for everyone. The staff from start to finish was incredible. My wedding came together like any bride hopes and imagines it will. The new wedding Coordinator, April, was also a pleasure to work with. She accommodated every request, and helped with every detail. I will always remember my wedding night being the most magical night of my life, and Gettysburg Hotel was a huge reason why. The ballroom was incredibly gorgeous, and it fit our huge wedding! The vault and ceiling inside the ballroom are beautiful! The food was delicious and again, the staff was so nice and they made my guests very happy!! Overall, my husband and I couldn't have asked for a better place to have our wedding.
Reviewed On 9/25/2016 by Ashley B
The experience working with the Gettysburg Hotel was great! There were so many options to work within our budget and The Grand Ballroom is so beautiful with the historic touch and we had our ceremony at the train station which was perfect for u...
s! We received so many compliments from friends and family not only that everyone had a great time, but how nice the hotel, its location, and its facilities were. Thank you to April, Megan, and everyone at the hotel for being so helpful while coordinating everything but also keeping everyone organized and on track the day of which was so helpful and much appreciated.
Reviewed On 9/09/2016 by Alix S
An amazing place full of wonderful people made our day unforgettable! Thank you to the wonderful staff at the Gettysburg Hotel for their kindness and professionalism on our wedding day. We selected the hotel because of Megan Wherley and the way...
she presented not only the venue, but also herself. She was so professional, took her time with us, answered every question with poise and grace and even went so far as to give us a discount on our dinner for the evening (we were also celebrating our dating anniversary that same night) AND made sure to stop by our table and give me my first wedding magazine! We were sold! Every step on our planning journey was easier because of Megan and April. We had such an amazing experience and the attention to detail was unbelievable. We could not have asked for a better venue and team of people to work with. AND the food was to die for! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Reviewed On 7/17/2016 by Cheri F
My husband and I were SO glad throughout our engagement and since our wedding day that we selected The Gettysburg Hotel for our reception. Megan and April were incredibly easy to work with and accommodating throughout the entire time. The fall ...
vendor expo was a great way to get to know the preferred vendors in the area since we lived out of state as well as to taste the menu and cakes. The service, staff, food - everything! was amazing. We had so many compliments from our guests about how they enjoyed staying at the hotel and enjoyed the setup for the cocktail hour and reception. The parking garage behind the hotel made parking easy for our guests. Also great location for guests to walk around Lincoln Square, find places to shop and eat, etc. One Lincoln was a great spot for our wedding party and guests to gather after the rehearsal dinner and reception. If you're getting married in Gettysburg, I'd definitely recommend The Gettysburg Hotel and their preferred vendors to make your big day easy and great!
Reviewed On 1/27/2016 by Shaneece B
To begin, our wedding weekend was beyond perfect and the entire staff at Gettysburg....especially our Events Manager Megan were extremely helpful, polite, and accommodating. Also, please take a view at our wedding video our videographer posted ...
on Youtube that will show more of the highlights of our wedding and you can definitely see the beautiful scenery that the Hotel offers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZbQVXGVd98 Selection Process - My husband and I first came to learn of the Hotel at a Wedding Expo in Washington, DC. We were actually on our way out of the expo when we decided to stop at one last booth. We were impressed by Megan as well as the brochure and other information we were given. We attended the food tasting with my mother. The food options were plentiful (which my husband thoroughly enjoyed lol) and we were given a tour of the hotel and honeymoon suite. Preparation - We worked closely with Megan concerning every aspect of the planning process. She was very responsive to all of the questions and concerns we had and was available by phone or email. The most important part of the planning process was the run through we were able to complete with Megan where she talked us through the entire process and addressed any follow-up questions we had a few weeks before the wedding. It was really beneficial to us and assured me that everything would run smoothly on the day of. Ceremony - Megan was there during the enter ceremony and worked well with our DJ to coordinate the exact time I needed to walk down the aisle. She directed my guests before and after the ceremony. Our ceremony took place at the Historical train station behind the hotel. After the ceremony we took pictures near the train station and Megan escorted my husband and I to the ballroom to take our first look at the reception. Reception - Before the reception the groomsmen, bridal party, and our parents were all accommodated well. They were provided food in a separate room away from the Atrium with the rest of our guests. Throughout the reception the entire staff was friendly and kept supplying me with Wine (to calm my nerves lol). My guests were well taken care of and our food was incredible. Hubby and I couldn't even finish our food. Another plus concerning the reception we were supplied with an elevated 6 foot table so we could see all of our guests from a distance. Also, we had chosen our DJ from their preferred vendors list, Great Scott Productions, and our DJ Mark was wonderful. He took head to all of my guest’s requests and was very entertaining. Afterward - At the end of the night Josh and I made it to the honeymoon suite and were met with our favorite food from the wedding and a set of wine glasses with a personal card addressed to us which almost made me cry (I'm just an emotional person lol). Overall our experience was so wonderful, I couldn't have asked for a better venue. Having our wedding and reception here was so fun and memorable....I almost wish I could experience it again. I was worry and stress free because of all the work Megan put in and til this day our family still raves about the hotel, the town, the food....basically everything. We sincerely thank everyone at Gettysburg for their help, patience, and customer service.
Reviewed On 1/18/2016 by Ellen J
Our wedding venue was beyond my wildest dreams! It was absolutely gorgeous and provided a level of class and charm unmatched by other venues we visited. My husband and I still hear from our guests how beautiful the entire reception was, from co...
cktail hour to the after party! They loved the comfort of being able to enjoy themselves and know their rooms were an elevator ride upstairs. I would do it all again at the Gettysburg Hotel!
Reviewed On 12/30/2015 by Jaime R
Everything at the Gettysburg Hotel was fantastic from the moment we said "go!" Megan was amazing and helped in so many ways, from assisting with our food and beverage selections, to making sure everything went off without a hitch on the day of ...
(She even went so far as to help me down the stairs and into my car in my giant gown on the way to our ceremony!). She stayed in constant contact, checking in to see that we were satisfied every step of the way. Andrea was also a huge help. We ran into some challenges booking rooms (Our entire guest list decided to stay at the Hotel!), and Andrea and Megan smoothed everything over and made some moves that got everyone a room who needed one. From the beauty and history of the venue to the courteousness and professionalism of the staff, our experience with the Gettysburg Hotel was as close to perfect as one could ever hope to get. My husband and I owe Megan and her team a great debt of gratitude for helping make our big day the most memorable of our lives. I can't say enough great things about our experience there. If you're planning a wedding in or around Gettysburg, PA, the Gettysburg Hotel should be at the top of your list!
Reviewed On 12/28/2015 by Knottie22662575
No amount of praise would be too great to describe my and my wife's experience having our ~ 160 guest wedding this past August at the Gettysburg Hotel. From beginning to end, Megan Wherley (Events Manager), Andrea Proulx (Director of Sales/Mar...
keting) and their entire team were nothing short of remarkable. Sure, my wife and I (both unabashed history nerds - and New Jersey residents) initially chose the Gettysburg Hotel because of its location, historical significance, and obvious physical beauty. What we didn't anticipate was also being treated to the most enjoyable professional experience we've ever had (or will likely ever have) in any industry. Truly, Megan and Andrea's (tireless) willingness to assist our experience in every conceivable way, with every last detail, at every stage of the proceedings, was un--real. On the more practical side of the analysis, if you take the time to do some proper number crunching, and account for ALL likely costs, you should also discover that the pricing at GH is more reasonable/competitive then you may initially think (with dozens of different price points and packages to choose from). For example, my wife and I originally priced out having our wedding at a renovated barn outside of town with caterers, etc. After accounting for ALL likely costs (and choosing packages that accommodated our specific, self-funded budget), GH was actually a few dollars less expensive per guest. I know, who knew? All in all, if your short list for wedding/reception location considerations includes "value," "professionalism," and "quality," I cannot more strongly recommend the Gettysburg Hotel. It was genuinely the experience of a lifetime (without soliciting opinions, many of our guests have said so too). And if you do decide to have your wedding/reception at GH, kindly invite the wife and I. We'd jump at the chance to do it all over again ;)
Reviewed On 12/11/2015 by Lillian E
The Gettysburg Hotel and Megan Wherley were absolutely wonderful to work with. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful. Megan was a godsend as we worked to plan our wedding from 2 time zones away. She walked us through the entire proc...
ess, answered our never-ending barrage of questions, and coordinated the entire ceremony and reception so I didn't have to micromanage or worry. It was great to just breeze through my wedding day and enjoy every minute of it. Megan also took time out of her busy schedule to give my mother a tour when her friends surprised her with a trip to Gettysburg to see it all before the wedding. The food at the Gettysburg Hotel is delicious. We had the hardest time deciding what to serve at our reception because it was all so delicious. Also, the cake is included in the cost of the reception and is made by Karen Rodkey. Best pound cake of my life. Megan was also able to work to get some of our favorite beers in for our wedding that are not on their regular reception choices. That was a really special touch. The Gettysburg Hotel has a great list of preferred vendors and worked well with the vendors we chose outside of that list well too. In addition, the staff was also able to guide us out-of-towners to great food recommendations, rehearsal dinner space, etc. The entire facility is beautiful and unique and our reception and ceremony turned out beautifully! The bridal suite was huge and comfortable and the treats after our big day were a great touch. The bridal suite was actually big enough for me and my ladies to get ready in together. All of our guests who stayed in the hotel reported wonderful accommodations and appreciated that they kept the bar open late for our after party. I could not have chosen a better venue. It was completely worth every penny and cost-effective in my opinion. They really know how to throw a worry-free wedding!
Reviewed On 12/09/2015 by Knottie75885896
Excellent value. Pleasantly surprised that there is such a fabulous venue in Central Pennsylvania. Rivals most venues in a major metropolitan area. The staff was professional, knowledgeable, courteous, helpful, flexible, and friendly. Lovely, c...
lean historic building that has been beautifully restored and decorated. In the heart of Gettysburg, which makes it easy to walk to shops, restaurants, and some of the historic sites that this quaint city has to offer. The food was excellent; beautifully prepared and presented. My husband and I have been to many dinners, functions, receptions, parties, and galas over the years. Our experience with The Gettysburg Hotel exceeded our hopes and expectations. We highly recommend this venue to anyone who is thinking of hosting an event here.
Reviewed On 8/21/2015 by Knottie81886238
The ballroom was amazing. The staff was awesome. Everyone their was just amazing. I had looked at other venues and nothing compared to the Gettysburg Hotel. Andrea & Christine where the best. They made the ballroom my dream come true. We used t...
he safe in the ballroom as a selfie station and it turned out perfect. Thanks to the staff everything went smoothly.
Reviewed On 7/29/2015 by Michelle S
It was beyond a pleasure to have worked with Megan Wherley and the Gettysburg Hotel. This was not only my first wedding but the first wedding my family has hosted. Being from Portugal we had no idea how to get started and Megan was there every ...
step of the way to help us. No matter what our questions were Megan was extremely professional and great with communication. The ballroom is beyond breathtaking. With high ceilings with intricate detailing everywhere you look there is beauty. The vault adds a fun extra space to allow yourself to use your creativity as you wish. We used it for a lounge and a place for guests to leave their cards, presents, and sign our guest book. Working with Megan was a wonderful and stress free experience. I only had to drop off my decorations two days before the wedding and then I could relax. On the day of the wedding my husband and I were given a first look at the ballroom and instantly it took my breath away and I teared up. Megan and her staff went above and beyond the call of duty and truly gave us a fairytale reception. Our family and friends flew in from all across the US and said that their stay at the hotel was amazing. They loved the delicious food (which we were able to customize and even add a Portuguese traditional appetizer!) and loved how beautiful the ballroom and the Hotel were. Our cake was included in the venue price and was beyond delicious. Karen Rodkey invited us into her home to customize our cake and it was such a simple process. She is a delight to work with and truly takes pride in her baking. You can definitely tell that she is passionate about her cakes because every layer was moist and delicious!My husband and I were treated to an amazing complimentary honeymoon suite where a cheese platter, champagne with glasses, and two slices of our wedding cake were waiting for us. It was an amazing way to end our night and spend our first night as husband and wife. They also thought ahead and wrapped the top tier of our wedding cake so that it was easily stored in the freezer for our one year anniversary. The following day all we had to do was pick up our decorations which had been nicely stacked and saved for us. All we had to do was load up our car and come home. Easy and stress free. That is what our wedding day was like, easy and stress free.
Reviewed On 7/27/2015 by Knottie06855184
We were looking for a venue where the reception and the hotel rooms were one in the same and also a place that was close to attractions for our guests. The Gettysburg Hotel was perfect! The hotel was recently renovated and is in excellent condi...
tion. It is located directly on the square of Gettysburg with lots of attractions in walking distance. Even the courthouse was a short walk away and we received our license on Wednesday and got married on Saturday and it saved us a trip to the area (we are from out of town) so it worked out perfect! The large and elegant ballroom was to die for! It was a beautiful backdrop for photos and with plenty of room for guests (about 180) and did not feel crowded at all. Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night and it was great! The cocktail hour was right outside the ballroom with lots windows and natural light. Megan was FANTASTIC! to work with and made planning a breeze. If you want an elegant venue that covers the details this is your place.
Reviewed On 7/20/2015 by christine w
We knew we wanted to get married in Gettysburg and had our eye on the hotel for quite awhile. It is beautiful inside & out, not to mention the hisorical value. After our first meeting with Megan we were 100% sold. She was very flexible as far a...
s meeting with us when we had time. We later attended a bridal tasting at the hotel where we decided on the vendors we wanted to use (not necessary but so helpful for a busy bride-to-be). It was so nice to meet the preferred vendors at the venue, it made us feel very comfortable as they were already familiar with the hotel & Megan; it just made the who planning process seamless. We also were able to taste all of the amazing meal options and see a few samples of the beautiful cakes (included in wedding package). As the year of planning progressed we were in touch with Megan each time we had a question or concern. She was so excellent in communicating with us and was quick to respond. Our rehearsal dinner was fabulous and our wedding day could not have gone more smoothly. We had pictures taken in the college room, out back and also around the square in front of the hotel. We were married in the ballroom and after the cocktail hour the ballroom was ready for the reception. We supplied a ton of candy for our wedding favors & I have no idea how it would have looked had I put it together but Megan took the task on and I could not have been more pleased with how it turned out. The food was fantastic and each of our 100+ guest have commented on how elegant and perfect the wedding was.
Reviewed On 7/19/2015 by Knottie1437355335
Quality: The main event coordinator at the hotel, Megan Wherley, is incredibly thoughtful, thorough, professional, and ready for anything. She was with us 100% of the way during all the preparations, and on the day of she made sure things ran s...
moothly. Also, the regular staff of the hotel that served during the reception hours were so polite and considerate! Responsiveness: Megan Wherley gave us not only her email address, but also her cell number so we could call or text her about anything we had questions about :) Professionalism: Everybody we met at the hotel was so kind and professional--all of the staff were professional Flexibility: We didn't end up doing it, but even when we were last minute considering switching the day of the wedding itself, Megan was on our side and ready to make the emergency change happen if it needed to. Talk about flexibility!
Reviewed On 7/17/2015 by Knottie43566851
When we began planning our wedding, all we wanted was something small and inexpensive. We decided to hit a few bridal shows to see what kind of ideas we could steal! The bridal show at the Gettysburg hotel was probably the fourth or fifth show...
in the York/Adams county area that we attended. The minute I walked in, I was in love! The place was gorgeous and I saw some of the pricing and it shocked me because it didn’t seem like much! I thought there had to be a catch. My now husband convinced me to meet with the wedding coordinator, Megan. I went up to her at the show and instantly she gave me a tour, showed me the honeymoon suites, and went over pricing with us. I could not believe how inexpensive it would be to hold our wedding there. It was honestly not much more than if we rented a hall and did it ourselves. And this way, we didn’t have to set up, tear down and I couldn’t believe everything that price covered. Every step of the way Megan made herself available to us. She was an amazing help and she went over and beyond what I was expecting! She handled everything perfectly and I still can’t believe the support she gave us! The day before the wedding was one of the hardest days I’ve had in a long time. I was stressed to the max, had a health issue pop up that day, everything was going wrong and was in a horrible state of mind. I met up with Megan that night to give her our décor and for the rehearsal dinner, and the instant I started talking to her I calmed down. She talked with me, took charge and made everything so much better. She’s amazing because she has a way of just talking to her and I trust her so much! One of our biggest fears was that we had a small wedding, by choice. We had 56 people and that included the 13 people in our wedding party. I was afraid the room would look empty. They placed everything perfectly; they even made a lounge in the reception with tables and chairs to take up more room. It was absolutely perfect! My wedding party was a doozy! It was full of very loud people who do not like to act like adults at times. Thankfully, she handled them perfect for me! I’m a little shy and have trouble making people listen to me and she took charge of the situation and got the job done! I am forever grateful. It poured on our wedding day and she did everything possible to make it perfect: from giving us new photo ideas, finding batteries at the last minute for our centerpieces, and running outside in the rain paying our parking! I couldn’t have asked for a better location or for a better person in charge. Everything went perfectly and the tiny things that went wrong, she handled it. The food was amazing, the staff during the event was amazing, the price was amazing...that’s all I can say…We planned with them for a year and I do not have one complaint! They went over and beyond, 100% of the way!
Reviewed On 6/06/2015 by Leslie H
We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding reception! The Gettysburg hotel was fantastic to work with from beginning to end. Meghan and her staff were phenomenal, making the day so easy for my husband, myself, and our parents! T...
hey were attentive, not just to our needs as the bride's and grooms, but to all those who joined us to celebrate that day. The front staff were also great in handling all of our guests who stayed the night. I highly recommend them. Not to mention, they are reasonably priced, particularly in the off season.
Reviewed On 5/31/2015 by Danielle B
Our wedding at The Gettysburg Hotel was truly a once in a lifetime experience! Megan and all the hotel staff made everything run so smoothly for our outdoor ceremony at the nearby Train Station and our reception in the amazing hotel Royal Ball...
room. Your every need is met and your guests will be amazed by this beautiful venue!
Reviewed On 5/09/2015 by Sara L
I recently had my wedding at the Gettysburg hotel on 4-25-2015 and it was amazing! We had our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in one place and it was perfect. not to mention we also stayed at the hotel. a true one stop shop! The servi...
ce is what sets everything over the top. No need to worry about any detail. All you have to do is let them know how you want it and its done. We worked with Megan and she is the best I would ask for her! The ballroom is stunning. The food was also very good. The crab dip was incredible with giant chunks of meat. over all i was so happy with how everything turned out. I highly recommend The Gettysburg Hotel!
Reviewed On 2/12/2015 by Tanyelle B
My husband and I were married at the Gettysburg Hotel in November, and I can't say enough about the Gettysburg Hotel and staff! Our wedding was absolutely everything that we wanted because the staff there was so accommodating to our every need....
In particular Megan Wherley, our coordinator was AMAZING! It felt as if she was our very own personal wedding planner...she was always available to us, offered great ideas and never said no. I have to say my mother and I coming from New York, were somewhat over the top with what we wanted, but Megan knew just how to handle us and she did her best to get us everything that we asked for...actually I think she did get us everything. Most importantly, Megan is so good at her job that she took so much stress off of me during my wedding planning. Your wedding is in great hands with Megan. Christina, the banquet manager is also a doll and knows what she is doing. She took all of our direction perfectly and set up our dream wedding exactly how we wanted it. She also made sure that throughout the whole night, we were 100% pampered and taken care of. Even the wait staff and bartenders, especially Terry were AWESOME! The drinks were perfect, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere beautiful and the people were the best. The greatest thing about the Gettysburg Hotel is that they allow you to have the wedding of your dreams, accommodating your every wish. Truly, I could not have picked a better venue. Many thanks to the Gettysburg Hotel!
Reviewed On 1/02/2015 by Jessica P
It was always our dream to get married at Christmas time, and we couldn't have asked for a better location then the Gettysburg Hotel to make that dream come true. Not only is the town of Gettysburg a magical place during this time of year, but...
the hotel was decorated beautifully. Megan is an absolute gem to work with, and made sure all of our details were taken care of and executed to perfection. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding and day. I would do it all over again! :)
Reviewed On 12/27/2014 by amanda f
Our experience at The Gettysburg Hotel with Megan and Christina was, simply put, amazing. Megan and her staff are so considerate and knowledgable, just a pleasure to work with. We had utterly nothing to worry about on the day of our reception. ...
The entire ballroom was heavenly and everything I had envisioned. The food was perfect and the staff was on point. And then there's the front desk... We had complaints from our guests about the way they were spoken to and "dealt with", and that's how we, and they, felt... Just "dealt with". There's no smiling, no greetings, no customer service, and being from the customer service business myself, I can tell you it didn't sit well with me, or our friends and family, who, also, are heavy handed in this business. My take on this would be, if you hate your job that much, get a new one. Your bringing people down in your wake, people who are making memories and trying to enjoy themselves in once of a lifetime moments. You can be lucky that so little time is spent at that front desk and more is spent with people like Megan and Christina, and the events serving staff because those people made our experience as beautiful as it was.
Reviewed On 12/23/2014 by Kerry F
Of course every bride thinks their wedding was perfect, but mine actually was, thanks to the Gettysburg Hotel! The ballroom is a beautiful venue. It held our 175 guests nicely, with plenty of room for dancing, a DJ, a sweetheart table, and a ca...
ke table. We had 21 round tables. The vault and the high ceiling both make it a very unique venue. Our guests really enjoyed the atmosphere. All the staff was amazing- many of my guests chose to stay at the hotel, so it felt very quaint and comfortable! Megan Wherley was absolutely terrific- so understanding, accessible, and helpful in the days, months, and year leading up to our big day. The food was delicious, and there were many options for appetizers and entrees. I highly recommend attending one of their tastings during the year for brides-to-be and grooms-to-be. It really helped us select our dishes. We also had our cocktail hour outside down at the train station- definitely ask about this. It was a little chilly in October, but a really unique place to have cocktail hour (this is where Abe Lincoln arrived by train to give the Gettysburg Address). The rooms were a bit pricey for our guests, so that was probably the only thing I would change. That being said, the location of the hotel can't be beat. It was nice for our guests to be right in the heart of downtown Gettysburg with so many post-wedding bar options and daytime activities the next day. The Gettysburg Hotel was wonderful. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Can't say enough good things- I very highly recommend.
Reviewed On 12/23/2014 by Samantha J
My favorite things about my wedding venue: 1) PERFECT LOCATION. Have you ever been to a wedding where you have to shuttle back and forth from one location to the other? It gets tiring. We had our ceremony on the train platform right behind ...
the hotel and our reception was held in the ballroom. No driving required. Furthermore, there are tons of restaurants, shops, and bars within walking distance from the hotel - so our guests were frolicking and being entertained throughout the weekend. No driving; no fuss; maximum fun had by all. 2) WONDERFUL EVENT POINT PERSON. Planning a wedding is stressful. What (or rather who) kept me sane? Our exceptionally gifted, responsive, responsible, and lovely event point person. She is the one who held my hand every step of the way, assuring me that she had everything under control, that she knew what our venders were doing, and that every detail for our event would be personally addressed by her and her staff. Everyone told me to expect that something would go wrong on our big day. Nothing bad did happen and the event went even better than I could have imagined. Because of the hard work and care she put in, I had the perfect wedding. Plus she is really sweet and very patient with stressed brides. 3. INDIVIDUALITY OF VENUE. I am at the age where I go to a billion weddings a year. Many of those have become a blur of bland banquet halls, but our ceremony was held on the train platform President Lincoln rolled in on before he gave his iconic address; our cocktail hour was in the actual train station; and our reception was in a grand ballroom that used to be the Gettysburg National Bank (built in 1814!) that features original fixtures and a super cool bank vault. Nothing bland about it. SO, if you are looking for a conveniently located venue that will leave an impression on your guests and will allow for a perfect event - look no further. I have no regrets - just great pictures and even greater memories.
Reviewed On 12/20/2014 by a member
Bride-Villa won't show if you use the Gettysburg Hotel and their events coordinator (Megan Wherley) for your wedding. Other than making a few decisions, we just had to show up on time. - Stephen Falker We had the most wonderful experience a...
t the Gettysburg Hotel. We were married in September at the Gettysburg Train Station. It was a small intimate wedding with all the bells and whistles of a large wedding. The food was exceptional, and our wedding planner Megan Wherley handled and coordinated all the details. All we, my husband and I, had to do was be there on time. If you are looking for a wedding venue, make an appointment with Megan, you can't find a better place or staff!
Reviewed On 12/19/2014 by Knottie01249456
The Gettysburg Hotel was the perfect choice for our daughter Laura's wedding! Because she lives 200 mi. south, a lot of initial searching and subsequent interviews had to be handled by me, mother-of-the-bride. The Gettysburg Hotel easily found...
its way to the top of the list of about ten locations. I spent two days visiting restaurants, hotels and ballrooms in York & Adams counties. In several cases I had a difficult time finding anyone to talk to and would be referred to someone who would ask "so when is the wedding and what do you want", instead of showing what THEY had to offer. Sometimes I'd end up in the kitchen talking to someone who really knew nothing. The #1 reason we chose The Gettysburg Hotel was because of the pleasant, outgoing personality of the Catering and Events Manager, Megan Wherley. She demonstrated outstanding service and was not only very knowledgeable of the total package the hotel offered but also very proud to be part of your event planning. She took every phone call and email seriously no matter how insignificant. We saw sample hotel rooms, had sample tastings, and were given all the info needed to make a decision. When the decision was made in favor of the Gettysburg Hotel, Megan's warm and professional attitude didn't change. Laura and her fiance met her, made more decisions and provided some complimentary additions to the decor and were able to put together a wonderful event. On the day of the wedding, the lobby was prepared for the cocktail hour and a four-piece string quartet entertained as the guests got acquainted and enjoyed refreshments. The ballroom, decorated by Megan and her staff was perfect. Every detail had been carried out! What a wonderful event, thanks to a caring staff and first-class event manager. The facilities, the employees, everyone was there to make the day a memorable event. An important point to remember in any business, especially customer service, such as the Gettysburg Hotel is "A business is only as good as its worst employee". What a fine, competent staff you will encounter by booking your event with the Gettysburg Hotel.
Reviewed On 11/03/2014 by amber A
From the moment we walked in to view the venue, through checkout the morning after our wedding, the staff at The Gettysburg Hotel went above and beyond! Especially their events manager Megan Wherley. She was wonderful always smiling and persona...
lly took care of every detail for my wedding. I was easily able to set up a meeting whenever I wanted to go over wedding details. Food was wonderful and they made sure they cooked around my allergy. Had an open bar, staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I only needed to drop off all decorations the day before and the staff took it from there! I did not have to worry about a thing on my wedding day except getting myself ready! After event they packed all my decorations I just needed to put them in the car. I would recommend this venue to anyone who wants a worry free experience!
Reviewed On 9/22/2014 by Jennifer S
I don’t know the words to describe how wonderful my wedding experience was with Gettysburg. Megan – the event coordinator – is an absolutely angel. Everything – EVERYTHING – went smoothly. She handled a lot of stuff before the wedding and ev...
erything during the wedding. I was able to completely focus on my husband and me the entire night. I didn’t have to make sure anything was done the way I wanted it – she did it all. 1. Before the wedding…I met Megan at the first bridal show I went to after getting engaged. I was instantly hooked. Throughout the year+ leading up to my wedding, Megan helped keep me on track, gave me ideas when I was at a loss, answered any questions I had, and answered any that I didn’t know I had. I was working 80 hours a week for the last 6 months before the wedding. I couldn’t put much time into planning, and I was a nervous wreck. Megan assured me everything would be ok, and she was right. 2. The day before the wedding…Megan guided us through the rehearsal patiently. Most of my family, although instructed to be ready 15 minutes before, was 15 minutes late. I forgot to bring the decorations (luckily there wasn’t much). And, I had the order of events backwards. She took it in stride and helped us get through it. She had a consultation that afternoon and another wedding that evening, but she worked with us to get the decorations between events. Throughout it all, she kept calming me down when my nerves were getting the best of me. 3. The night of the wedding…oh it was beautiful. It went without a hitch. The worst thing that happened was one of the groomsmen’s tie was ruined with an iron and my fiancé had the wrong shirt – but there was a men’s store right across from the hotel, so that was easily resolved. I have no horror stories like many brides do. She kept everything on time, got people where they needed to go, and managed all of the vendors. When I saw the decorated ballroom – I could not believe how amazing it turned out to be. She checked on us frequently to make sure we were ok. 4. Venue in general…location is great. My guests loved being able to walk around downtown Gettysburg and see the sites. Like I mentioned above, there is a men’s clothing store right there for the unexpected issues with the men. The food at the reception was fantastic. It was served hot, and the servers were great (they checked with me to see how the timing of meal was going and kept the drinks flowing). At the end of the night, I was able to just leave without worrying about clean up. The next day I could pick up my stuff from the vault (very cool feature). When we got to the bridal suit – there was champagne, pieces of cake, chocolate dipped strawberries, and a sweet note from Megan. I could go on and on about this place. Overall, it is a beautiful venue with the best event coordinator I could have hoped for that made for the wedding of my dreams. We want to renew our vows there on our 5 year anniversary just so we can do it again! Megan – thank you so much. Love you to pieces!!!!
Reviewed On 9/14/2014 by Lauren M
My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Gettysburg Hotel, the staff and Megan! Our friends and family had a wonderful time and were treated wonderfully. Megan couldn't have been better to us. She was very helpful, quick to...
reply, and hands down the best! If you get the chance do not pass up it up to check out Megan and the beautiful Gettysburg Hotel.
Reviewed On 9/12/2014 by Arlene C
After looking at a few venues around Gettysburg for our wedding reception, The Gettysburg Hotel had the best value for everything that came in their wedding package and the quality of service we received. The ballroom was beautiful and the hote...
l's location in the center of town made it easy for guests to explore before and after the wedding. The historic feel of the hotel along with the renovations they've done in the last year really fit in with our theme which was vintage with a modern twist. Megan, the Event Manager there, is amazing. We live about an hour and a half away in the DC area. So, planning a wedding, especially one that isn't local, can be challenging, but Megan was so responsive and accommodating, even with last minute changes, that it made things so much easier. She took copious notes in the couple times we met in person on how we wanted things set up, and it was great to be able to leave the decorations with her the day before and trust that everything would get done. She and her staff did a great job with the reception, making everything seem seamless, and making sure that my new husband and I were taken care of before, during, and after the reception. It turned out even better than I could imagine, and I would highly recommend the Gettysburg Hotel to any couple looking for wedding venues in the area.
Reviewed On 9/12/2014 by Knottie04770621
The team at the Gettysburg Inn made my daughter's day complete. From the beginning Megan made us feel comfortable and confident that our event was going to be done well and the result stood up to that measure. I thought the price value and serv...
ice were excellent. They were flexible to meet our needs. We packed the house with 220 people and they handled all very well. They did not nickel and dime us. We even extended our reception with an additional hour and I was amazed at how reasonable that was.They gave us plenty of opportunities to taste test their chef through frequent open houses. The hotel was accommodating, comfortable and had reasonable rates. I own a business that creates destination sales incentive programs and with that experience in mind I feel very comfortable recommending The Gettysburg Hotel. The $22,000 included many extras such as the wedding cake which was awesome, a suite for the Bride and Groom and much more. Megan had excellent ideas that helped make our reception smooth and fantastic. Well done.
Reviewed On 9/12/2014 by Knottie0311795
My daughter's wedding was held at the Gettysburg Hotel in Gettysburg, Pa. From the initial point of contact with Megan Wherley up to and including the reception, everything was handled in the most professional and best manner possible. The even...
t exceeded my expectations and my daughter and son-in-law had a magnificent time. I would HIGHLY recommend having your wedding here, there will be no regrets.
Reviewed On 9/05/2014 by DeAnna L
From beginning to end, the Gettysburg Hotel was probably the best choice I could have made regarding my wedding. Megan was simply amazing to work with, she was like a friend who I could always count on with the wedding. In fact, I was not a ver...
y decisive bride, so I gave her a bunch of items, told her I wanted "timeless" and "old world" and she made the ballroom absolutely stunning. My guests say that hands down it was the most beautiful wedding they have attended. I would have my wedding at the Gettysburg Hotel again in a heartbeat. Everyone was so nice and I just can't say enough good things about Megan, she really made my wedding beyond anything I could have dreamt of myself.
Reviewed On 5/24/2014 by Candace L
My husband and I got married at the train station behind the hotel and had our reception at the hotel. What a unique and amazing setting! Megan is an absolute pleasure to work with and I will actually miss corresponding with her. Also...food...
was amazing!!! Definitely look into this venue for your wedding!
Reviewed On 5/21/2014 by SG&JH
Our experience at the Gettysburg Hotel was all that we had hoped for and more! From our first meeting with Events Planner, Megan W., I knew we were in good hands. She actively listened to our vision, came prepared with an outline of questions...
that covered details that we had not thought of ourselves, and made creative suggestions, helping us to create an evening more beautiful than we had envisioned for ourselves! As a bride, I worried that somehow the event would not go as planned, but within minutes of my arrival I could tell my guests were having a good time and I relaxed and watched our vision come to life and unfold seamlessly. I actually felt like a guest myself! The food was delicious (and warm), the staff attentive and friendly, the hotel inviting and accommodating. We are still receiving compliments from family and friends! Much thanks to the Gettysburg Hotel and all the staff who made our Big Day so special and memorable! -Sarah H.
Reviewed On 4/05/2014 by a member
The Gettysburg Hotel was the perfect place for our wedding. We had a small wedding with about 40 guests, and throughout the planning processes they treated us like we were the only event they were planning. Megan answered all of our questions r...
ight away, and she made everything absolutely beautiful on our wedding day. The food was fantastic, and we felt that all costs were very reasonable given the high quality of everything associated with our event. The vendors that the hotel recommended all provided a high level of service, and they were all very responsive. We give the Gettysburg Hotel our highest recommendation.
Reviewed On 3/05/2014 by Emily T
The Gettysburg Hotel has made some changes to its wedding planning service and offerings. The addition of Megan Wherley was a smart move, additionally the hotel has a new executive Chef. Both were a pleasure to work with! Megan was very detaile...
d oriented so anyone with a type A mindset is in good hands, as is someone who isn't so organized. The food was delish! We changed our meal option based on the new menu - filet and crab cake option - and I've never been to a wedding where the food has been discussed this much! The Gettysburg hotel was great to work with and delivered a wonderful experience for myself and my husband. Thank you Megan, Brandy and Team!
Reviewed On 3/03/2014 by Rebecca M
Our wedding reception on 12/28/13 at the Gettysburg Hotel was beyond our wildest dreams. Not only were the food and drinks fabulous, but the entire process of coordinating our wedding with Megan Wherley was absolutely amazing. Megan was profess...
ional, organized, truly caring, and had answers to my every question (and there were a lot!). The day before the wedding Megan and I went over every detail including where decorations were to be placed. On my wedding day, I was able to relax knowing it was in Megan's capable hands. She even went above and beyond when one of our Waterford toasting flutes got broken and she drove 40 minutes away to buy us new ones. Other members of the hotel staff also went above and beyond, from getting us a projection screen at the last minute for our rehearsal dinner to placing sheets over all my decorations the day after when we were loading everything in the cars in the pouring down rain to bringing coffee to our sleep deprived bridesmaids while we were getting ready! The only downside for me was that the atrium for the cocktail hour was very tight for 170 people and several guests complained that their slices of cake were taken off the table before they could return to their seat from dancing (including mine and my mother's!)
Reviewed On 2/28/2014 by Diane F
Megan W. and the staff at The Gettysburg Hotel were absolutely amazing! My husband and I knew from the moment we first contacted Megan that we were in good hands. Her professionalism, positive energy, and attention to detail made planning our N...
ovember 2013 destination wedding a breeze. We planned our wedding within seven months from a distance of four hours away. During the preparation, any question or concern we had was addressed fully in a timely manner. It was greatly reassuring to know that Megan and her staff truly cared about our wedding and our experience; we weren't just a number to them. As to the food/drink, we had a variety of menus from which to choose and we were able to adjust the one we ultimately selected to match the theme of our wedding. Excellent price-point and an amazing value; other venues did not compare to what The Gettysburg Hotel offered. Because we were unfamiliar with local vendors we relied heavily on the list of preferred vendors and we were not disappointed. (Kudos to Shaun of Creative Force Photography and Scott of Great Scott Productions, our wonderful photographer and DJ respectively! And a shout out to The Flower Boutique, too.) With a guest count of 70 we were able to hold both the ceremony and reception in the main ballroom, a plus given that most of our guests were in Gettysburg for the first time. Megan embraced our desire to have medieval elements in our reception and worked with us to balance and incorporate them as best as possible to create our dream environment. She even came up with suggestions that we never even considered. Chef took our menu choices and created a delicious feast (family style service) that many of our guests are still commenting on. The package we chose included the cake which was scrumptious, and I am very picky when it comes to desserts. Megan and her staff took care of set-up/tear down and were attentive throughout the afternoon/evening. All we were really left to do was to enjoy our day. My sister and brother-in-law arranged a breakfast buffet at the hotel for our guests the following morning and the food/service was impeccable as well.The entire staff at The Gettysburg Hotel (general manager, front desk, housekeeping, servers, maintenance, sales office, etc.) took care of us and our guests and ensured that our stay was memorable. It was a gift for us to begin our lives as husband and wife at The Gettysburg Hotel. Although we live in southeastern Virginia, we truly found a "home" in Gettysburg. A heartfelt thank you to Megan and the entire staff of The Gettysburg Hotel!
Reviewed On 2/28/2014 by Missy L
Our wedding reception at the Gettysburg Hotel was perfect! Meghan and the rest of the staff were absolutely amazing. I am a bit of a control freak and Meghan handled every phone call and email from me with patience and the best customer service...
. No request was too big and she never made me feel like I was being difficult. She made everything about our day run so smoothly all we had to do was show up and enjoy. The ballroom was beautiful. Meghan and her staff set everything up exactly the way I had pictured and made sure every detail was just the way we discussed. They handled all of the set up and tear down so there was nothing for me to stress about. Many of our guests were from out of town and everyone is still raving over their stay at the hotel. Every request they had was met, the rooms were clean, comfortable and worth the price. Our hotel suite was wonderful. We’ve already decided we’ll be spending each anniversary in Gettysburg reliving our wonderful weekend. Thank you to Meghan and to the Gettysburg hotel for helping to make our wedding perfect!
Reviewed On 2/28/2014 by sparklesdust
Gettysburg Hotel was a great place to have a wedding reception. This was my son's wedding and we all had a great time. The food was great and so was the service. It was a very nice atmosphere.
Reviewed On 2/28/2014 by wherl
I can't say enough about how professional and accommodating the staff of the Gettysburg Hotel are. Their newly renovated space and excellently prepared dinner was highly complemented by our guests. Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 2/25/2014 by dcoupons
The Planning - Our daughter's wedding was a memorable day - thanks to the superb efforts of Megan Wherley, Catering and Events Manager of the Gettysburg Hotel. From the first moments we talked with her, she embraced the vision our daughter and ...
future son-in-law had for their wedding. Throughout the planning period, she listened, offered suggestions, and supported us. Since we were out of state and not in Gettysburg, her promptness in answering our questions and concerns via email or phone helped us feel at ease. She was there at the rehearsal, the day of the wedding, and the morning brunch afterwards. Her behind the scenes direction of the hotel staff and the outside vendors was expertly and professionally performed. The Wedding - The banquet room was a beautiful venue for the wedding ceremony and the reception. The Medieval Theme for the wedding was expressed with the guests seated in a spiral for the ceremony and then long tables as if in an old manor for the reception. We gave Megan the latitude to decorate the room/tables with the materials we had brought. Her artistic arrangements on the tables and in the vault highlighted the Medieval theme.Though this was a first time format for the hotel, the staff efficiently arranged the spiral and then reset the room for the reception. In addition to preparing the delicious meal, the chef added his own suggestions for the menu to incorporate the theme. The staff was proficient in serving the meal. After the reception, many of our guests joined us in the Alumni Room to "party on." All went very smoothly and there is nothing we would change. The Hotel - Since we are out-of-state, we came a few days early to prepare for the wedding. Our room was very well appointed and quite comfortable. The hotel staff was friendly and efficient. We had a question about how to hang the wedding gown to steam it. The person at the front desk asked the maintenance person who suggested using a luggage cart. Although he was ready to leave for the day, he took the time to bring the cart to our room with tablecloths to cover the base so as not to dirty the gown. The room attendant wished us well for the wedding. On the day of the wedding, our guests arrived before check-in time. The staff at the front desk assigned them rooms as soon as they were available so our guests could relax and freshen-up. Before the wedding, we had pictures taken in the lobby. The hotel staff was accommodating in handling the distraction by the photographers. The Brunch - The morning after the wedding, we had a brunch for our guests in one of the meeting rooms. Again, the food was delicious and plentiful. The service by the staff was courteous and efficient. It was a wonderful end to a marvelous wedding weekend. Very well done, Gettysburg Hotel staff!
Reviewed On 2/25/2014 by Megan J
I have nothing but amazing things to say about my experience at The Gettysburg Hotel! If you like elegant but affordable, amazing service with genuine smiles, amazing food catered to your needs, and an incredible wedding coordinator to help you...
pull your wedding day all together...THEN LOOK NO FURTHER! Megan (their wedding coordinator) will be there for you when you need her, giving advice if and when needed and a lending hand with creativity and organization. But what is more, your GUESTS will have an amazing experience at the hotel. From the accommodations to the food (oh, don't get me started on the delicious, melt-in-your-mouth food that the masterful chef provides)! From start to finish I felt supported and cared for by everyone at The Gettysburg Hotel. And I thank them for making my day go so smoothly and...well...perfect!
Reviewed On 9/23/2013 by Cynthia P
We had the most amazing experience with the Hotel Gettysburg! We held both our ceremony and reception with the hotel and could not be more pleased. Megan is a real gem and aided us every step of the way. The food was incredible and all guests...
were happy. And the special touches the hotel extends to the bride and groom is most welcomed!
Reviewed On 9/19/2013 by 0927
Perfect!! The staff at the Gettysburg Hotel were wonderful!!!! Perfect 10!!!
Reviewed On 8/23/2013 by Alyssa R
For my wedding I could not have asked for a better venue!! I love Civil War history so I picked the Historic Gettysburg hotel. Megan Gross was hands down the best wedding coordinator. She worked with us on every little detail. My wedding day wa...
s stress free because of her!! The over all venue was perfect from the train station where we had our ceremony to the ball room where our reception was. We also had our rehearsal dinner in the Eisenhower room the night before which was perfect! I would recommend this venue to future brides even if its just to work with Megan!!
Reviewed On 8/07/2013 by lsiebert1
We loved everything about the Gettysburg Hotel - the location, the hotel, the restaurant, the staff, the wedding stations' food, the ballroom, the rooms - especially the help from Megan, the coordinator and Chef Joseph, for their amazing help, ...
attention to detail and attention to our daughter! Thank you so much - I would do it all over again! All our guests were so happy and said it was such a beautiful event, with wonderful food! The new renovations are beautiful! I had so much fun because I didn't need to pay attention to details that were being taken care of for me.
Reviewed On 7/12/2013 by Kate R
The Gettysburg Hotel provided a beautiful venue for our wedding. Megan and her team did a fantastic job at decorating the ballroom for us. I literally dropped everything off on Thursday before the wedding and they handled the rest - a great pea...
ce of mind! Many of our guests said it was the most beautiful wedding. And some said the cake was the best they'd ever had! The honeymoon suite (included in the package) was beautiful. I highly recommend it.

Contact Info for Gettysburg Hotel, Est. 1797

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One Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA
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Alaina Rineman
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Hello! I am the new Catering Sales Manager for The Gettysburg Hotel. I specialize in wedding rehearsals, ceremonies, receptions and all wedding coordination at the hotel as well as all social catered events for larger groups. My goal is to work with you to specify all details you need to coordinate on your special day. I focus on working personally with my clients to ensure each event is curated to their individual expectations. I am excited to work with you to host a beautifully flawless event!

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