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Moonstone Manor
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About This Vendor
Elegance Since the 18th Century
Moonstone Manor is an estate wedding venue located in Elizabethtown, PA. Dating back to 1742, what was originally a public house is now a romantic venue and bed and breakfast. Featuring spaces ranging from neatly manicured gardens to a spacious reception tent, this mansion is sure to leave a lasting impression on guests. The Lancaster County landmark reflects the dynamic history of New England and the United States. Originally settled in 1739, the property was owned by Samuel Smith, who received his deed from the Penn family. The mansion’s owners retain the deed today, which is kept on display in the house. Throughout the years, the property has been used as a mill, science laboratory, farm, post office, and railway ticket office. In collaboration with artists, contractors, and other professionals, it has recently been renovated to restore its original charm. Today, you and your guests can wander the magical grounds, which feature gristmill ruins, a bubbling creek, a wrought-iron gazebo, and a covered pavilion. Each picturesque location provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop where you can hold your ceremony. After the knot is tied, you and your loved ones can retire to the home’s patio for cocktail hour. This space boasts bucolic views of the creek and grounds. For your reception, a large event tent is erected on the property. With space for dining and dancing, the elegant tent is decorated with crystal chandeliers and is ideal to personalize using your color palette. Whether you are hosting a large celebration or an intimate gathering, Moonstone Manor can accommodate your event. On your wedding day, you can avail of access to the separate on-site dressing rooms to get ready for the festivities. You and your guests can enjoy the event spaces for a full- or partial-day wedding. This team believes that you should create the event of your dreams, and you are welcome to use the in-house caterer or select your own.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation
Awards and Affiliations
Moonstone Manor Reviews
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As beautiful as this venue is, and it is breathtakingly beautiful, the moonstone manor staff lacks efficient communication skills. If you are looking for a venue for same sex marriage, in order to save yourself time and to ensure you don’t get ...
your hopes up, this venue does not support same sex marriage. We reached out on numerous occasions and were ignored each time, or had our questions deflected when simply asking if the venue held events for same sex couples. Instead of being upfront, direct, and honest and letting us know that they didn’t they cowardly ignored our question. I understand not all venues support, but I would have respected a straightforward answer rather than being ignored. This venue has no respect for their prospects times or feelings. Wedding planning is stressful enough, so the unnecessary dodging of one simple question was unprofessional and tells you everything you need to know I suppose. As I stated beautiful venue, but an unfortunate mindset. If you are same sex couple save yourself the time and heartache, however if you are straight and narrow minded this venue will be perfect for you.
Moonstone Manor is an absolutely breathtaking venue! We got married in the outdoor chapel and then had our reception in the tent. It ended up raining, so it was great to have both spaces covered. There are SO many beautiful photo locations on t...
he property. The ladies were very helpful and we really enjoyed working with them! We got so many compliments on the venue and how smoothly everything ran.
What an incredible place to get married! Planning a wedding in 2020 certainly had its twists and turns with the public health situation, but the Moonstone Manor staff made it possible for us to have our dream ceremony, at our dream venue, with ...
lots of flexibility needed to accommodate the safety of our guests. Even with a smaller gathering than we initially planned, we experienced all of the magic of Moonstone -- from the historic manor, to the Conewago Creek, to the incredible grounds to walk and soak in the beauty of the day.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank the Moonstone team and give the highest possible recommendation for those considering getting married at this incredible place!
My husband and I got married here on August 29, 2020 and it was beyond perfect! Gina and all of the staff at Moonstone Manor go above and beyond to make sure your wedding day is perfect. We also had our rehearsal dinner at the venue and used Fo...
od for Thought Catering. The food was absolutely delicious and all of our guests gave so many compliments! We were able to stay over the night before the wedding which made getting ready the morning of super easy! I can’t say enough good things about Gina and Moonstone Manor. Everyone was so easy to work with and the grounds were absolutely beautiful! I wish we could do it all over again!
If your looking at this venue you will not be disappointed. Not only is it a absolutely beautiful venue the owner Gina and her excellent crew she has on hand to help w/everything needed to pull of a dream wedding or any event. We used Food for...
Thought for the catering and they were also awesome to work w/. Everyone is very helpful, professional and they truly care about You. We started there Thursday evening for the Rehearsal dinner, stayed over night. Had our daughter’s wedding there Friday and stayed again over night after the wedding. It was so nice to check in and have extended days to relax and fully enjoy the venue w/out feeling rushed through our special day. You spend a year or more planning for your special day why not let it last for at least a couple of days. Thank you Moonstone for creating a picture perfect weekend;)
Moonstone Manor sounds just as magical as it’s name. It’s a hidden gem. From the first steps we took, and to the staff we were greeted by, we knew we didn’t have to look any further. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, and they feel like they...
are yours for the time being. The staff is so accommodating. We loved our experience here at Moonstone. Being able to rent either a few of the rooms, or the whole mansion allowed us to relax and not feel rushed the day of the wedding. The staff provided warm smiles and coffee, along with many other breakfast goodies from Food for Thought. We had a different vision on how to serve our food to our guests, and Food for Thought made it happen. They never questioned, they only guided, and helped make our vision come true! I cannot recommend this venue, and caterer enough. You will not be disappointed. My now husband and I have already talked about staying over in the mansion on anniversaries, to relive our magical day. Thank you for going above and beyond Gina, Mary and Moonstone staff!
Moonstone Manor was the perfect blend of romance, nature, and elegance for my husband and I. We were very impressed by Moonstone when we toured because there was a tent onsite that was included in the price and a chapel ceremony site that we wo...
uld use if it rained. Our day was perfect and sunny in early October, so we were able to be by our favorite feature: the creek! Mary and Gina were helpful and there whenever I had a question. During the pandemic, I was nervous they were going to close, but they were very adamant about making as many accommodations for their couples as they could. We felt so lucky having Moonstone as our venue. We stayed overnight in the Nightingale Suite inside the manor house, and their housekeeper Faith was AMAZING. Their groomsmen room is awesome, and the three bridal party rooms were lovely to get ready in.
My now husband and I are from different states. When we decided to have the wedding half way between both, I started to look online for venues. AS SOON as I Moonstone Manor, I told him "this is the one". We toured the place with Mary and we bot...
h fell in love. Our guests are still raving to us about how beautiful and unique the venue was! We have nothing but good things to say. Gina, Mary, and the team are truly incredible. They treat everyone with such respect and were there to answer all of my emails (even to calm me down when things got crazy). They were so accommodating and sweet through postponing the wedding due to covid. On the day of, Gina and Mary were both hands on with a smile on their faces. You can really tell they love what they do. I could not have asked for more from a venue. We love Moonstone Manor.
Gina and her team of awesome people are the best bar none! We searched far and wide for a venue that had the appeal and charm that Moonstone has and could not have even come close!! Our daughter's wedding was an important life event for us and...
I can't even imagine that we would have done it anywhere other than Moonstone Manor. Thank you Gina and staff. You along with the manor are truly a winning combination!! We can't say enough about our overall experience and 100% recommend them.
Gina and team are fantastic and true professionals! We had the opportunity to have both our wedding and rehearsal dinner at the manor, so really got to know the staff. They make you feel so at home and are incredibly flexible to any changes you...
need to make throughout the planning process. We had to reschedule our date due to COVID, and the Moonstone team worked with us every step of the way to make sure our day was everything we wanted! The grounds are beautiful, the food is delicious, and you really can't get this experience elsewhere. We heard from guests that it was the most beautiful wedding they'd ever been to! I cannot recommend this venue and staff enough!!
This venue made for a perfect day! It was the first venue we visited and should have been the last right then and there! These ladies were extremely helpful from that first visit all the way through the end of our evening. No wedding planner ne...
eded when you have these three on your side, even when your plans change multiple times due to a pandemic. They always had the answers/solutions to keep the planning moving forward.
Now the grounds!! We visited in December for a May wedding that actually happened in September. The grounds became more beautiful with each passing timeframe. There was a team present that morning to make sure everything was clean and picture perfect. We ended up using about half of the facilities which made for a very relaxing day for the wedding party and our 140 guests. Thanks again to these amazing ladies and the beautiful grounds, not even the rain leading up to the ceremony time could spoil the day. Having the entire grounds to ourselves throughout the day made it the perfect home for my daughter’s day!
Moonstone Manor is the best! Their grounds are absolutely beautiful. All of our guests kept gushing about how it was the loveliest place they’d ever been to. We visited a lot of venues, but as soon as we stepped foot on this one, we immediately...
knew it was perfect. And Amy, Mary, and Gina are fantastic! They were always very responsive whenever I had a question or needed something, and they couldn’t have been more accommodating when we had to postpone our wedding date due to the pandemic - they didn’t even charge us or anything, we just simply moved the date. They also came up with a very reasonable set of guidelines so our guests and staff were kept safe while allowing everything to feel as close to normal as possible. The inside of the mansion is also as lovely as the outside. There is more than enough space for getting ready and relaxing, and there are so many perfect places to take photos, especially if you want that vintage feel. I can’t say enough positive things about this place. They deserve more than 5 stars.
My husband and I had our wedding here on November 2nd and I could not have imagined a better venue for our special day. Gina and Mary were absolutely fantastic and always available to help with our questions. The moment we stepped foot on the g...
rounds for our initial tour we knew it was our venue. Everything about it was magical, and the entire staff onsite the day of our wedding was so friendly and willing to help in anyway they could. We didn’t feel like we were being rushed at the end of the evening and everything was so smooth. Thank you to everyone at Moonstone that made our day perfect!
Moonstone Manor is the perfect venue for so many reasons - every inch of the ground is gorgeous and super affordable compared to most other venues. Gina & her team were super friendly and willing to help with anything on our wedding day! I only...
wish we had more time to keep the night going on longer! You won’t regret having an event at Moonstone Manor.
Moonstone Manor is the perfect place to have a wedding or event. There is something there for every couple. The house has a Victorian style which gives an air of elegance and grandeur to the setting. The grounds are so extensive that you wil...
l not be short on options for photo shoots and ceremony sites. There is a beautiful stream and so much foliage that makes an outdoor wedding perfect here. Also, there are ruins down by the stream that gives an unique backdrop for small weddings or photo shoots. On the day of the wedding, the staff was very helpful and would make sure to check in to make sure we were doing okay or ask if we needed help. Gina and her staff were wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend having your special day at Moonstone Manor.
We were planning a second wedding and didn't know exactly how we wanted to do it, but we knew that we wanted to keep it intimate. As soon as we visited Moonstone Manor we knew it was perfect.
Gina and Mary's experience, creativity and patience...
were invaluable in planning our special day. The tastings were quite helpful, and it was a really fun evening! The frequent emails kept us on tract and helped us stay organized.
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. We didn't have to worry about a thing! All of our guests raved about the food, especially the appetizers! The tent and grounds were fabulous and our pictures turned out great!!
We absolutely recommend Moonstone Manor for any event!
Moonstone Manor is just beautiful and the staff is amazing to work with. They are quick to respond with any questions and are there for you every step of the way. I highly recommend them as a venue!
Moonstone Manor was THE perfect venue. Everyone was so amazing and helpful and made our day perfect! We couldnt be more thankful and happy with our choice! Gina, Mary and the whole staff were extremely nice and friendly!
When I think of this beautiful place, my heart smiles and I feel whole. From the beginning of our wedding journey, I knew this place was perfect. I knew this the moment I walked onto the grounds and met Gina, Mary and staff. They are attentive,...
fun, organized and just all around great people. They make you their priority. All your ideas, questions, concerns or whatever it may be will be acknowledged and answered. My day was so perfect, and so beautiful that I keep saying I want to do it again! I cannot thank the staff here enough for everything.
The best place to get married! Everything was so beautiful and all of our guests loved the venue! I also loved that we pretty much had our own control with what we wanted to do on our wedding day at the venue and that we got to hire all of our ...
own wedding vendors. So easy to work with and was inexpensive for the day before labor day! Also, if you want an outdoor wedding, but worried about rain, they have a cute pavilion as a backup plan! The only thing that we did not like was that the groom's room was very small compared to what the bridal party got.
We got married back here August 31st..and I have not been able to put into words how amazing this place is. From our first visit not only was it the most beautiful place we visited, but Mary treated us with nothing but kindness and honesty. Gin...
a, Mary and the whole staff are fantastic. We ended up using another catering company, but I would still highly recommend theirs based off service and attention to detail. Mary emailed us every couple months to help keep us on track, and was always there to help us plan and answer any questions. The day of she checked on us regularly to make sure everything was perfect. This venue is so beautiful and I can not wait for our pictures. Our guests have said it’s the best wedding they have attended and I have Moonstone to thank for making our day truly a fairytale.
Moonstone Manor is the perfect venue for a wedding. The staff is very responsive and they helped us organise our Big Day and ceremony down to the smallest detail, including reception tables, chairs, linens - following their advice these turned ...
our beautiful!
We were unsure about having our dinner in an outside tent, but theirs is spacious and makes you really feel almost like you are outside!
The Mansion and grounds are amazing and offer lots of space for a nice reception and a beautiful background for your pictures!
We are so glad we had our wedding at Moonstone Manor. From our first visit, we knew it was the venue for us - not only because it was by far the most beautiful we had seen, but also because the staff immediately made us feel welcome and at ease...
. Gina and Mary show extreme professionalism . It is clear from their results that they are perfectionists in all that they do, but more importantly, they "get it" regarding the bigger picture of wedding planning - that it's about people and bringing loved ones together to celebrate a once in a lifetime occasion - and they clearly prioritize people and relationships above all. Throughout our planning process the Moonstone staff made us feel like we were the most important people in the world to them, always quick to answer our questions and provide their suggestions when we asked. They let us visit the venue a number of times before the big day, and were extremely flexible regarding our use of the grounds on the wedding day and even the days leading up to it. No other venue we looked at was nearly as accommodating.
Our wedding day ended up being even better than we could have imagined. Every detail was absolutely perfect, and as the bride, being able to trust that the Moonstone staff would carry out the evening exactly as we had planned allowed me to relax and fully take in every moment. In the weeks following, our guests keep telling us it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and while we’d like to think our planning played some part in that, we know that it was primarily the beauty of Moonstone Manor, the amazing food, and the overall enchanting atmosphere that the Moonstone team set for the day. I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat to anyone.
We cannot thank Gina and her wonderful, dedicated staff enough for an absolutely beautiful wedding day for our daughter. They all went out of their way to make her day perfect and extra special! Moonstone Manor is a gorgeous venue that is abso...
lutely stunning!! We could not have been happier! If your looking for the best, look no further!!
Moonstone Manor was the perfect venue for our wedding on July 13th. Gina and Mary were super helpful and did everything to make sure our big day was perfect. We received so many compliments during the reception about how nice the venue and st...
aff were. We were so happy with how everything turned out and cannot recommend them enough!
A most beautiful venue with a warm, caring, and professional staff. We did not have to worry about a thing on the day of the wedding as the Manor staff had everything under control and kept the evening flowing without a flaw. Guests were awed ...
by the beauty of Moonstone Manor and really enjoyed being able to wander the grounds and the manor throughout the evening. Highly recommended for a beautiful evening you will always remember !
WOW, I don't even know where to start! My husband and I got married at Moonstone Manor on July 26th, and it could not have been any more magical! Gina and her staff went ABOVE & BEYOND and they were hands down the best people we have worked wit...
h. We were so incredbily pleased with how helpful and professional they all were. They were quick to respond to my emails/calls regarding questions I had, along with checking in to make sure we were all on the same page. They truly care and it shows! The food, the atmosphere, the vibe (just to name a few) was 10/10. The venue and grounds are breathtaking! The guests at our wedding have not stopped talking about how beautiful everything was! Our wedding was a dream come true, and we can't recommend Moonstone Manor enough!!! Thank you Gina & all of the dedicated staff for making our wedding day so special!!!
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Moonstone Manor on 6/8/19. I cannot even begin to describe how beautiful the venue was on our wedding day. From having the house to get ready in, the spacious tent for our reception, and the beautif...
ul grounds to take our wedding pictures, the day was truly perfect at Moonstone. Just keep in mind that you have to coordinate bringing all your own vendors in and the staff at Moonstone does not really do anything for you that day. The price you pay is really for the space and nothing else. Although more work than a venue that takes care of everything for you, I would not change having our reception there for anything. I got more compliments from our guests about how beautiful everything was and I would recommend Moonstone to anyone.
I honestly never knew that the role of Father of the Bride could be so rewarding and satisfying! Where do I even begin? A venue so gorgeous yet relaxing, spacious yet cozy. Hottest day of the year, but that didn’t keep a whole lotta people from...
having a whole lotta fun. Gina, Mary and their staff — so attentive and helpful, all the way through closing time. Having the whole place at our disposal for 14 hours, including that mansion and its lovely (and air conditioned) rooms. Letting me choose my own vendors, all of whom did a great job too. Simply put, Moonstone Manor hosted the best celebration I’ve ever experienced!
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Everyone involved in making my daughter, Lauren and her fiancé's wedding a tremendous success and a memory to remember forever were amazing! They couldn't have done more and been more professional and welcoming as they...
were. They were quick to meet our every need many times before we asked. If you want to enjoy your child's wedding and have the assurance that all your desires are met in an efficient and professional manner, this is where you need to go.
Moonstone Manor was the host of the Susquehanna Waldorf School's Eighth Grade Graduation Rehearsal and Ceremony. Gina and her staff were easy to work with, said yes to our many requests, and made our graduation ceremony above and beyond what w...
e had hoped for. It was truly a wonderful evening at the most wonderful place, Moonstone Manor.
My husband and I recently got married at Moonstone, and it exceeded all expectations! Every interaction with Gina, Mary, and staff was nothing but enjoyable. They were able and willing to assist with any needs or questions, at all hours of the ...
day (and night). Even with rain less than an hour before our ceremony, staff worked to make our dream of an outside wedding a reality. I am forever grateful to them for making all of our wedding visions come to life. It was truly the best day of our lives, in large part because of Moonstone and their staff!
We actually had our private school graduation at MoonStone Manor and it could not have been lovelier. The grounds are gorgeous, the staff impeccable and the food delicious. All I kept thinking of (besides my daughter graduating) was what a ...
perfect place for her to get married! But I get ahead of myself:)
The staff and owner of Moonstone Manor are absolutely WONDERFUL to work with. They express so much hospitality that we feel we have gained a second family. The grounds are absolutely stunning and the set up is perfect for any outdoor wedding wi...
th with paved floor for the tent, the river backdrop for the ceremony and a covered option in case it rains. There are so many photo opportunities here as well with the amount of character the manor has to offer. We just LOVE it. Gina, Marry and staff - Thank you so much!!
My husband and I had our wedding here on 5/26/19 and it was more amazing than we could have ever imagined. When we booked the venue 2 years ago we were blown away by how beautiful the grounds were and how kind, accommodating, and helpful the st...
aff was. We received SO many compliments from guests saying it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to!! This venue does require you bring all of your own vendors - including catering. I highly recommend Food For Thought Catering which is owned by the same owner as Moonstone Manor - Gina D-Ambrosio; it made the day go by much smoother and she helped tremendously with vendor coordination!
LOVED my friends wedding here!
My husband and I were married at Moonstone Manor on 10/27/18. It was the absolute best day of our lives! We chose Moonstone Manor, because it is simply one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen. In addition to its beauty, Gina and her st...
aff were a delight to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process - truly some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. They take their work seriously and they will make sure that everything is perfect. Our guests are still talking about the beauty of the venue and wonderful staff who made the day flawless for us! We love Moonstone Manor, and you definitely will too!
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The perfect venue! Such a Beautiful property! My husband and I are so happy with choosing Moonstone as our venue. The staff were great, as well!
One world to describe this venue and staff would be FAIRYTALE. Gina, Mary and the rest of the staff at Moonstone Manor made our dreams come true for our wedding in November. We are not from the area so I was worried about organizing everything ...
from 3 hours away, however, they made it so easy. Even with our caterer falling through 2 months before the wedding "Food for Thought Catering" ran by Gina came through for us and catered both our rehearsal dinner and our wedding. It was delicious and highly raved about by all of the guest. I am truly grateful for everyone at Moonstone that made the whole weekend such a dream. They go above and beyond anything you could even possibly hope for. THANK YOU!
My fiance and I chose Moonstone Manor after touring multiple venues near Lancaster PA. Moonstone is like no other venue. It has a beautiful river, amazing mansion, photogenic ruins, woods, gardens, paved pathways with arches, and more! All this...
means there are tons of places to get a variety of photos!! The only aspect of the venue I didnt like right away was the celebration tent -- I've always thought tents look cheap. BUT -- their tent is beautiful. It has a stone floor, walls which can be pulled aside for air flow, etc, and a gorgeous fabric on the ceiling that makes it really look quite beautiful. There are chandeliers and fairy lights, as well as wall sconce lights, so there is plenty of lighting when it gets completely dark outside. The restrooms are VERY nice, far better than we expected, and of course the manor itself is one of a kind. We chose this venue two years in advance (since they fill up fast) and were caught off guard when a few months later the manor changed owners, but the new owner, Gina, is great. We had absolutely no problems on our wedding day, and everything flowed so smoothly. Mary and Amy who work at MM are so responsive to emails and phone calls, and never once made me feel as though I was asking stupid questions or being too picky with details. Everything went perfectly on our wedding day, and everyone raved about the venue. We got so many complements and are really so glad we chose Moonstone.
Moonstone Manor is the only place we wanted to get married. We decided we needed this venue because of its amazing ability to pair contemporary conveniences with timeless charm and wonder. We got married by the old ruins, but we easily could ha...
ve chosen four other gorgeous ceremony spots! The tent was roomy and comfortable for all our guests and absolutely gorgeous with built-in lighting and chandeliers. The Moonstone Manor team is punctual, professional and extremely detail-oriented. They won't rest until you get the vision you desire for your special day. Moonstone Manor makes you want to get married every year!
I just had my wedding at Moonstone Manor on Friday October 19, 2018 and it was a blast. My guests could not stop talking about how beautiful the property was. Thank you to the staff for letting us decorate earlier as well: that was big help! Th...
ank you so much for allowing us to have a beautiful wedding!
Love,
Brittney and Wade
Let me start by saying, my bridesmaids kept waiting for “the moment” when it would hit me that my wedding day has arrived. We arrived to Moonstone and as I stepped onto the porch from the bridal suite I took in the cool crisp air, the beauty of...
the greenery surrounding me, and the sound of the waterfall at my ceremont site. That was my moment. I broke down with tears of joy and relief (because planning a wedding is stressful). To help with the stress, for over a year, Gina and her team were response to me in every way and helped do anything to make my vision come to life. I knew Moonstone was perfect, but this was confirmed by the endless complements and astonished comments I received on my wedding day and beyond about the beauty and perfection that is Moonstone Manor. We only looked at one venue, fell in love, and it was more than perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2018
We are so very appreciative of this glowing review. We are touched by your sweet comments as we work so hard to make each wedding day a beautiful experience that will turn into a beautiful memory. We know how important a day it is. :) You were...
so wonderful to work with through the whole process. You had a vision and you made it your reality. WOW, it was certainly a lovely celebration. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and love. Blessings on your marriage.
We had the best wedding day at this beautiful venue!!! From our first visit, we realized this place was one of a kind. My dad isn’t one to get into the wedding details, but on his first visit was snapping pictures and “wow” -ing at the beauty ...
of it all. He still keeps saying “Wow, you picked the perfect venue.” The entire team was very friendly, receptive, and responsive to any contact and helped to remind us when things were due or they hadn’t received paperwork or certifications from a vendor. They were very patient and helpful with the many, many emails my “team” sent back and forth! We were able to schedule meetings or vendor walk throughs on the grounds and were even welcomed when we showed up on the wrong day. We had a beautiful rehearsal on site and Mary stayed nearby in case we needed anything. Ultimately, we had such a beautiful and smooth journey and wedding day, I almost forgot we were even at a venue because it was so comfortable for us! Our guests complimented the beauty of the grounds, the quickness of the staff to help with closing tent sidings and any quick thunderstorm cleanup that was needed, and their overall friendliness. They were never intrusive but were present in the day for sure. My grandparents were even able to sit in the Manor and enjoy Gina and others company for awhile. They loved their time in the beautiful, glamorous, antique charm of the Moonstone Manor!
The day was such a whirlwind for us but everything went smoothly at this venue and we felt so at home. The chapel onsite was already beautiful to us, but our florist, Moss + Vine, made it just unbelievably magical for our ceremony. The reception space twinkled all night and the farm tables I opted for were so gorgeous in that space. Our guests had a blast dancing what felt like all night long (but was really until 10 ha) to DJ Mike of 30 West’s jams! My fabulous pictures by Ali & Paul, Co had the perfect background no matter where we moved around because there’s no “bad spot” at this place! I can’t wait to see our film by Lavon Films to re-love our day! The day was just everything we imagined and more and it wouldn’t have been the same anywhere else!
Words can’t even begin to describe how perfect our wedding day was! Everything just flowed from beginning to end. Gina and her staff did a phenomenal job making sure the grounds were perfect for our wedding day, timely communicated what was exp...
ected of us and any paperwork work that was needed to be filled out. Moonstone Manor was the only venue my husband and I saw, from the moment we saw it we knew it was the ONE! When you know, you just know. All of our guest kept on raving about how perfect and beautiful the venue was! We are beyond satisfied with Moonstone Manor and their management. Thank you for making our wedding day flawless and for always making sure we were oaky and having fun. We are forever grateful. The photos alone speak for themselves on how gorgeous Moonstone is! Thanks a million!
Response from the Vendor on 10/14/2018
Thank you Greissy for the wonderful comments. You had a glorious wedding celebration and we are so happy that we could be a part of it. We wish you continued love and happiness as you journey through your marriage. You are a lovely couple. Ble...
ssings. xo
Amy was an amazing staff member and very attentive on our wedding day. An absolutely beautiful venue, and very well organized and communicative. Mary was somewhat less present than we would have desired, but still have to rate a "4.8 stars" acc...
ording to my now-husband. Can't go wrong here.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and compliments on the venue. We loved hosting your wedding celebration here and are so happy that you felt our organization and 'input' to help make your day the best day it could be. Blessings on yo...
ur marriage and may you share a lifetime of joy, love, and good health.
From the start our experience with Moonstone and the staff was perfection. The grounds truly transport you and are magical. The staff is both warm and precise- somehow capturing a laid back and kindly manner while flawlessly addressing everythi...
ng you have and haven't thought of. We sent countless emails in the months leading up and each request was answered quickly and with enthusiasm. The Moonstone staff was able to capture our vision and create a beautiful day for us and all of our guests.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
Thank you thank you thank you. Magical is our favorite word to describe Moonstone Manor. We certainly put our hearts and souls into what we do and we are so happy when it shows. We loved working with you every step of the way. I can't believe i...
t's over. We so appreciate your kind words and lovely review. Blessings on your marriage...may you have a lifetime of love and happiness.
We attended our niece's wedding and were met with a smiling professional staff from the start to finish. The butlered food was amazing as was the buffet. My husband is still trying to get their beef rub recipe!
The setting speaks for itself bu...
t you have to see it to believe it.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
Oh my, I would love to share the recipe. :) Just let me know when you want it. And thank you for the lovely review.
Our wedding was on June 30th, 2018 and it couldn't have been better! Although it was one of the hottest days of the year, being at Moonstone made us forget all about the heat! We had our ceremony and reception at Moonstone and the staff was inc...
redible throughout the day. They greeted us with a smile and made us feel like the most important people in the world. They were so accommodating to all of our needs and made sure from Day 1 that things would run smoothly and just the way we wanted them. We were able to enjoy our wedding without any worry knowing that the details and things in the background were being taken care of. The venue is gorgeous and the guests were in awe of the property and it's beauty. Gina and the staff at Moonstone were absolutely incredible and I cannot say enough great things about them. Moonstone Manor was the perfect venue for us and I wouldn't change a single thing about our wedding day! Thank you so much Moonstone Manor!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
I am so happy to know that you were so pleased with your experience at Moonstone Manor. It was such a pleasure getting to know you and working with you to fulfill your vision. We received so many smiles and compliments and we appreciated that...
so much. Thank you so very much for this wonderful review, for mentioning all of the things that make a difference, and for being so kind to us. We wish you continued happiness and joy.
Moonstone Manor was a magical location for our venue. My husband and I looked at many venues for our specific vision. We fell in love with moonstone on our first visit! Gina was so attentive and made everything so personal. She touched our live...
s above and beyond being the owner of the venue and incredible cater but became a wonderful friend. The gorgeous grounds and manor were so natural and tended to with such care and precision every picture looked like it was out of a magazine. The entire staff is so attentive and professional they knew exactly what we needed before we'd even thought of it. The genuine love for their jobs is apparent in everyone who works at Moonstone. My vendors were even excited to have the opportunity to work at moonstone, they deserve every bit of their reputation. I know when I was looking for a venue I wouldn't always read the entire review but there are not enough words to explain the wonderful impact Moonstone and Gina had on our wedding planning and wedding day and even our marriage.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
This is a lovely and thoughtful review and it brings tears to my eyes. We will never forget you and the time we spent planning and sharing stories. Thank you so much for trusting us with your special day. We would do it all over again. xo We w...
ish you a lifetime of love and happiness. xo
Moonstone Manor was love at first sight, and everything about the facility and the staff was an absolute delight. There is so much to love - stunning gardens, elegant architecture, and the scenic setting along the Conewago Creek. There was no...
worry about having to select and set up a tent - it is already in place, with beautiful lighting, attractive concrete floor, with multiple gorgeous sites for the ceremony, including the outdoor covered chapel, or sites next to the ruins, the iron gazebo and other sites along the creek. You can bring in your own vendors, they have a full liquor license so there are no limitations to what you choose to offer. You can have your choice of caterer, although you will not find one to beat their own Food For Thought catering in price or quality. Gina is AMAZING as a chef, business owner, and person, and all of her staff are just fabulous. The way she serviced our event at every stage, we felt like we've made a friend for life. They are experienced event planners, and can advise you every step of the way. We had both the rehearsal dinner and the ceremony/reception there, and both exceeded expectations. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for the wedding of our daughter's dreams. (her very words to me that day)
Response from the Vendor on 07/18/2018
There is no greater pleasure than to know we pleased a mama on her daughter's wedding day...well...ok, we also love pleasing the bride and groom, extended family and friends, of course. ;) This review Ruth is marvelous and we certainly apprecia...
te your kind words so much. We will never forget your family. We had a great time working with you all every step of the way...the tasting, the planning, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding meal, the venue details, etc. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to be a a part of your families' special events. We enjoyed you all so much. xo
Moonstone Manor Review - 5 Star Rating Across the board!
Quality of Service When we were evaluating catering options, the choices are certainly important considerations. Many guests have different dietary needs so variety is a key ingredie...
nt. Of course, then the decision moves to taste and this is where we were so impressed. Absolutely delicious: from the initial tasting, rehearsal dinner, hors d’oeuvres to event buffet line.
Responsiveness Every wedding is unique and each bride has her own vision of what is desired. Our daughter was no exception and really wanted an outdoor ceremony. There were many different locations suggested and the scenery is just outstanding. The big concern of course is the weather. What do you do if it rains is a huge concern and most of the other places considered just did not offer the flexibility to move to a covered chapel if it rained. This is a fantastic option that fortunately was not needed for our event.
Professionalism Every interaction from the owner to servers was top notched. When putting together such an event, the options can be overwhelming. The Moonstone Manor team was very helpful in making suggestions and working thru possibilities.
Value This is ultimately the “bottom line” when making a decision on where to have your wedding. It is important to do comparison shopping and see what you get for your money. We did not find any other venues that offered as many possibilities in such an awesome setting. The creek, huge trees, rose covered arches, beautifully landscaped grounds, and of course the gorgeous mansion – all contributed to a fantastic location that delighted all the quests.
Flexibility This is where the Moonstone Manor team shine the most. Our daughter wanted to have our dog be the ring bearer. “Of Course – No problem” was the response. This was repeated many times over including catering options, beverage consideration with a full size aluminum canoe for beer, air conditioning for seniors, golf cart rides… just an endless stream of accommodations.
Response from the Vendor on 07/18/2018
Moonstone Manor responded with the following comments:
I'm so very grateful for this amazing review and hope you know how much we LOVED hosting your daughter's wedding here...and rehearsal dinner. The entire weekend was lovely in every way and...
we will have fond memories of you all for a lifetime. It was an honor to serve you in the capacity of sharing the venue and also with catering your events. We will cherish the moments we had with you and we wish you a lifetime of continued happiness with the newlyweds. Thanks again for the yummy salmon you brought me to sample and I still will take you up on the motorcycle ride some day. :)
Moonstone Manor is the best place for a wedding, from the rustic chapel, to the pristine grounds, the waterfall and stream. There is an abundance of locations for great photo opportunities. The owner Gina could not help our family enough with...
the planning of every detail of the wedding day. Her food knowledge is beyond compare. Gina's staff went above and beyond, every time I turned around during cocktail hour there was a appetizer tray within reach. The food servers always had a smile on their face and were going out of their way to reach all the guests strolling around the property. The dinner food was amazing and everyone devoured their meals. The entire venue has so many places for guests to explore and experience during the reception. Moonstone Manor is a once in a lifetime venue for the once in a lifetime wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2018
Thank you does not seem to be an appropriate reply to this lovely and thoughtful review. It was a complete pleasure to serve such a wonderful group for such a beautiful wedding on such a glorious day. I am the one who is blessed to have had you...
here at Moonstone Manor. I am so happy that we were able to offer in-house catering services to make your experience seamless and enjoyable. My staff and I had a great time preparing and serving in every way on this magical day. We are grateful for such kind words and we hope you will spread the word...we love what we do and we are happy it shows.
Moonstone Manor was absolutely GORGEOUS!! Gina and her staff are very responsive, helpful and have thought of everything to help the day run smoothly. We got married on May 26, 2018 and the place looked stunning with the lush foliage, blooming ...
flowers and well kept grounds. One of the reasons we chose Moonstone Manor over the other 5 venues we looked at was that they have an amazing rain option. We really wanted our ceremony to be outside on the lawn but my husband and I would have honestly been just as happy if we had to do it in the covered sanctuary. We all got ready in the house and the sunroom was a gorgeous backdrop for us girls. I can't express how beautiful the day was from beginning to end. We have yet to attend another wedding venue that we like more than ours at Moonstone. Thank you for an incredible day!
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2018
It is always so wonderful to read such amazing reviews and this is such a wonderful testament to our dedication to what we do. When we hear such positive feedback it certainly makes our hearts happy...we do it all for you...our couples. We crea...
te a day that we want you to remember for a lifetime. We are so happy that you were so pleased with your experience at Moonstone Manor. We do share the magic here for sure. We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness and hope to cross paths with you again. xo
Moonstone Manor is not only an beautiful and well maintained property, but the staff is AMAZING and were so easy to work with! My husband and I were very pleased with how easily everything seemed to flow, and how fast Moonstone Manor got back t...
o our emails and questions. Everything was perfect with this venue and I cannot even think of one thing that did not go well with them. My husband and I also loved that there are a lot of places to take pictures and a lot of well manicured gardens. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone who is interested; you will not be disappointed!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you a million times over for this glowing review. We work so hard to create a successful and enjoyable experience for you at Moonstone Manor and it's reviews like this that warm our hearts. We love what we do and we love when our clients ...
feel our investment in their big day. our wedding was simply beautiful and your guests were so thoughtful to share with my staff how much they loved being at our venue. We were thrilled to see their smiles. :) We wish you blessings of love and joy and happiness as you venture off together as husband and wife.
I started looking at wedding venues online soon after my daughter got engaged. I checked out several local ones but kept getting drawn to Moonstone Manor and for good reason. Our entire experience from the first meeting through the wedding itse...
lf was nothing short of fabulous. Gina was wonderful at guiding us through the entire process. Her years of experience assured me that we were in good hands. She was great at making suggestions but was very sensitive to our wishes. Moonstone Manor is breathtakingly beautiful and the grounds are the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding. We were so happy that the rain finally stopped and Sarah got to have her dream ceremony down by the creek. The staff was friendly and professional and went a long way towards making the day so enjoyable. Our guests could not say enough about how lovely everything was. Thank you Gina and staff for helping to create beautiful memories of Sarah and Ryne’s special day!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you thank you thank you Bonnie. These words are so very dear to my heart. I love how I met you and Sarah and how we reconnected years later to form what would be a beautiful working relationship...from Thai food to wedding planning...wo...
w. It was a treat all the way through to work with you ladies. Thank you for putting your trust in me and my staff...at Moonstone Manor and Food For Thought Catering. We were blessed to work with you and hope to someday cross paths with you all again. I say we meet out for Thai food for a start and talk about the fond memories from the wonderful wedding day you hosted. Blessings on your family and may Sarah and Ryne enjoy marriage and have love and happiness for a lifetime. xo
Moonstone Manor was the PERFECT choice for our wedding. As soon as we had our first visit, we immediately fell in love. The property is extremely well maintained, and the backdrop of the creek for our ceremony was the perfect touch. The grou...
nds and manor and sprinkled with hidden gems that your guests will enjoy. We received so many compliments on all of the details of the venue. The roses were in bloom for our wedding, making the archway one of the best features. After our wedding, we noticed a lot of our guests changed their profile pictures and/or cover photos on Facebook to ones that they took at the event. The minimum distance to the venue for our guests was an hour and half and they questioned why choose something so far, but that was only until they arrived. The staff at the venue were extremely accommodating throughout the planning process, as well as during our wedding. The new owners made a 3-room bridal suite since we first booked and it was a wonderful addition. My girls loved the atmosphere and space for getting ready. Having our wedding here absolutely made me feel like a princess and we could not have asked for a more beautiful venue! We highly recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2018
Kendra, thank you sooooo much for this fabulous review. This warmed our hearts when we opened up our inbox t his morning to find it glowing in there. We work so hard to keep our venue pristine and welcoming and we are thrilled when it is appre...
ciated and noticed. The roses bloomed so beautifully for you, as if they were celebrating with you. You were super positive and excited throughout the entire day. It was a pleasure to watch you flow through the mansion with ease and grace and calm. It was obvious that you were enjoying and taking in every moment. Your guests seemed to be having a wonderful time and they were so happy and complimentary to us all day. Congratulations for continued love and happiness in your lives together. You are a beautiful and sweet couple and we wish you the very best.
We had such an incredible wedding at Moonstone in April 2018! We were able to visit in person several times throughout the planning stages, and the staff were always able to answer any questions we had. It is a GORGEOUS venue, and all of our gu...
ests continue to rave about it. We had rain on our wedding day (right after the kiss!), and they were able to supply umbrellas and get our guests into the tent without any issues. We also had an easy rain plan with the covered chapel, but didn't need it. I cannot recommend this venue enough -- it is a magical place!
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2018
Thank you so much for this glowing review. We are thrilled that your wedding day dreams came to life here with us. You hosted a beautiful and magical celebration that you and your guests....and we...will remember always. You were a pleasure to ...
work with through the planning process, so positive and enthusiastic. Everyone's hard work paid off and we can't be happier for you. Our best to you both and please take care of each other.
In planning our daughter's wedding, we visited several venues in Maryland & Pennsylvania. Moonstone Manor was incomparable. With the timeless mansion, grounds, ceremony sites, open air chapel, rose-covered arches, lighted tent with 4 chandelier...
s included, 3 rooms for bridal party to prepare for the day, groom's suite, availability of refreshments, lunch, & snacks from Owner, Gina D'Ambrosio (who also owns Food for Thought Catering), & a responsive & available staff, Moonstone Manor is a venue that you & your guests will never stop talking about. Gina went above & beyond to care for us. Our daughter planned her ceremony by the river, but the rainy day forced us into the chapel, which was even better. Gina made sure enough planning went into the day so that the florist decorated the chapel rather than riverside. They even have 120 umbrellas if you need them! The wedding theme was "Enchantment in Literature in a Garden Theme," & no other venue was a better choice for us. I need to think of another special event so we can use this lovely place again!
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2018
Celeste, this brought tears to my eyes, truly. I am thrilled to know that you were so pleased with your experience at Moonstone Manor. We certainly enjoyed being a part of your families' special day, from lunch preparation to tending to all of ...
your needs throughout the day and night. It was such a pleasure. My staff and I are still talking about how beautiful the wedding was and how kind and gracious all of the guests were. We received so many smiles and compliments and we appreciated that so much. Thank you so very much for this wonderful review, for mentioning all of the things that make a difference, and for being so wonderful to us. Blessings on Lauren and Ryan's marriage. We wish them continued happiness, love, and good health. Gina
My wife and I got married there last month and had an absolutely perfect day. The venue and grounds are insanely beautiful and our guests constantly told us how much they loved it there. We got married in the chapel which was so perfect for our...
vibe. The tent was fantastic and looked so pretty at night with the lights. All of the staff were so helpful yet not intrusive and let us have the day we wanted. Highly highly recommend this venue for all couples.
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2018
This is a lovely review and we so appreciate it. You had a wonderful wedding celebration and we are so blessed that we got to share in your special day with you. Your guests were so complimentary of the venue and they seemed to have an amazing ...
time. You both looked stunning and so happy and that is what it's all about to us. Best to you as you embark on your married life. The Moonstone Manor team.
Absolutely amazing!!! Couldn’t have picked a better venue for our special day!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2018
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. It means so much to us that you shared this for others to see. Your wedding was absolutely amazing and we are so happy that we got to be a part of it. We love what we do and we are so glad you ...
felt our hard work and efforts. Blessings on your marriage.
There are just no words that could possible express how wonderful our son’s and his beautiful wife’s wedding day was at Moonstone. We had the privaledge to have our rehearsal dinner catered there as well, it was a delicious, intimate experience...
that will be treasured. Everything was perfect from start to finish. There was not a moment that the staff at Moonstone was not attentive to our needs. Every time I turned around one of the staff was making sure every detail was being taken care of. They worked fantastic with each of our other services and this relationship and success was a key ingredient to our son’s amazing wedding. It was the picture perfect wedding of my daughter in-laws dreams and she could not have been happier!! Thank you Moonstone for the amazing wedding day for our kids!!!
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2018
I have tears reading this Rick and Melanie. I will never forget your family and the wonderful time we had working with you. I loved catering the rehearsal dinner. It was so much fun to witness your excitement and how much the guests enjoyed the...
food and mansion. What a fun night. I am still waiting for you Rick to come back and be our in-house bartender, ha ha, and Melanie, you can offer your amazing decor and party planning skills.
The Gatsby themed wedding was outrageous...the antique car, the attire, all of the wonderful and unique touches,...wow...you did not miss a thing. It was an overall fabulous time for your guests. We will cherish the memories from that weekend forever. Thank you for putting your trust in me and in my staff. We all work hard to make dreams come true. Please keep in touch and let us know when you want to come back for a visit. I wish you all the best. xo
Completely wonderful experience! Gina was beyond helpful and really lets you have the place for the day which is unlike many other places!
Response from the Vendor on 06/15/2018
Courtney, thank you so so much for this wonderful review. Working with you and your family was beyond enjoyable and fun and you had such an amazing wedding weekend, from the rehearsal to the wedding. We loved being a part of so much with you. W...
e wish you the very best and appreciate your graciousness and kindness through every step of the way. Every time I see Bell & Evans chicken, I smile, ha ha. Hope we cross paths again. Blessings on your marriage. xo
Thinking about what a perfect setting Moonstone Manor was for our wedding still makes me speechless. The manor was perfect, with a little historical flair that was great for guests to explore during cocktail hours. The grounds were well-maintai...
ned, making for beautiful pictures - not just when we were posing, but also when guests were enjoying happy hour on the lawn. The tent was majestic. On top of that, the staff was responsive to all of our concerns and suggestions. If you are looking for an outdoor venue that you can really make your own, look no further than Moonstone Manor.
Response from the Vendor on 02/18/2018
Another great big thank you Jaclyn and Ian for sharing your satisfaction on this forum. It means so much to us and we are so grateful that you took the time to do this. Continued blessings to you both for a lifetime of happiness. We love what w...
e do and we are glad it shows. xo
My husband Doug and I got married at Moonstone Manor this past December. From the start, the ladies at Moonstone were fantastic. They were the first and only venue we went to see. It felt like "the place" as soon as we arrived. They helped us ...
create a gorgeous Beauty and the Beast themed winter wedding with AMAZING food! the staff of Moonstone is witty, fun, helpful, and professional. I would 100% recommend this beautiful venue to anyone!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/11/2018
Lauren, you and Doug are so special and so very much 'in love'. It was a pleasure witnessing the bond you share. Your sense of humor is refreshing and made me laugh through the whole planning process. I will never forget, "Doug, Ebony...anyone"...
...I will chuckle when I think of that and the ghost child riding the scooter. You are delightful in every way and your humor will carry you and Doug through some of the not so easy times that life sometimes presents. Never lose that. Never lose that glow and sparkle you have. You truly are a 'beauty' and Doug is most definitely the sweetest and most handsome 'beast' I ever did see. Thank you for the glowing review. Thank you for allowing me and my Moonstone Manor and Food For Thought Catering team to be a part of your winter wonderland wedding celebration. Blessings on you and may the zombie apocalypse never come. ;) Couldn't resist. xo Gina
As soon as I set foot on the Moonstone Manor property, I knew it was the perfect venue, and from the time I booked them to the day of our beautiful wedding on Oct. 22, 2017, Gina and her staff truly went above and beyond Moonstone Manor's fabul...
ous reputation. Any questions or concerns I had were immediately addressed, they had great insight into how to make our day go as smoothly as possible, and when the day came, everyone was extremely helpful and professional. I was confident in Moonstone that even if everything didn't go as planned, they'd be right there to take care of it, but it truly turned out to be a perfect day thanks to them! All of my guests had a great time and commented on how lovely the venue was. I highly recommend Moonstone Manor if you want to have the best wedding experience!
Response from the Vendor on 01/08/2018
Thank you so much for the glowing review. It was a wonderful day and it was an honor to witness so much love and be part of your celebration. We wish you the best as you embark on the next phase of your life. With love from everyone at Moonston...
e Manor.
This venue is so beautiful and the owners are very nice and easy to get along with
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2017
Thank you so much. We are so grateful for your lovely review. We wish you the best.
Everything was perfect! The staff was great to work with, took very good care of us, and got us anything we needed without hesitation. The grounds were beautifully kept and we got so many compliments on have wonderful everything looked. Moonsto...
ne Manor was our obvious choice right from the beginning and still remains to this day. Thank you so much for the best day of our lives!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2017
What a lovely celebration you had indeed. What a sweet and amazing couple you are. We hope you take the magic of Moonstone Manor with you through your journey as a married couple and enjoy the memories for a lifetime. Thank you for putting your...
trust in us and for allowing us to be part of one of the most special days in your lives. Best to you from all of us at Moonstone Manor.
You know when something is just so wonderful and amazing you struggle to find the perfect words to describe it? Well, that’s Moonstone Manor. This past May my husband and I were honored to be able to get married there. It was truly a magical da...
y and it was everything we could ask for. (Except the weather, super cold but hey Moonstone can’t change the weather….yet.)For starters, the estate is absolutely beautiful! All the flowers were just blooming and everything was lush, green and gorgeous. All of my guests couldn’t stop saying how beautiful it was! With the whole place being so beautiful, you will never be lacking in amazing photo opportunities! Let’s just say there were no bad pictures taken that day! Besides the estate being amazing the staff that comes with it was even more wonderful. They were so helpful and on top of everything. I really didn’t have to worry about any detail the day of. They took care of everything and everyone! I would recommend Moonstone to anyone who wants to have a perfect, beautiful and worry-free day. They truly are a top-notch, gold star, amazing venue!
Response from the Vendor on 11/04/2017
WOW, we are so grateful for this review and we will continue to work hard to generate the magic we so love to share at Moonstone Manor. What a beautiful review which follows what was a beautiful wedding celebration. We loved having you and bein...
g a part of so many important parts of your day. Blessings on your marriage and may you continue to sparkle and glow with warm memories of your special day. xoxo
My best friend got married at Moonstone Manor on Saturday (10/28/17) and it was amazing. Gina and her staff came and checked on us every hour to see if we needed anything. And if we did they were so happy to help and do anything they could to g...
et us what we needed. Not only is the staff amazing but the location is gorgeous. BOOK Moonstone Manor for the best experience when getting married (or being in the wedding party) amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thank you so very much for this wonderful review. It is always our pleasure to serve our guests with full attention. We love what we do. So happy you enjoyed your experience. :)
Can this review be more than 5 stars? Wow! My husband and I just got married here yesterday. To say it was amazing from start to finish is an understatement. Gina (the owner) truly pours her heart and soul into supporting every single couple th...
at spends their big day there. We booked when the previous owner was in charge. We were stressed about the change during wedding planning. I couldn't be happier. Gina and her staff made my dreams come true. Venue is immaculate inside and out. The bridal suit is perfect and spacious. The staff was there for every single want and need we needed. Anything from needing a pen to filling their fridge with food to helping unload and load the cars. Leading up to the wedding it was so easy to get in touch with the staff. They respond promptly and filled with information. All staff were very accommodating. It really helped my husband and I stay at ease through the planning process. Wish I could do it again. I can't wait to return to moonstone for photo shoots and hopefully some friends weddings!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Oh how wonderful this review makes us feel. We value such positive input and appreciate the time you took to write this amazing review. Thank you so very much for your kind words. We wish you the very best and hope you come back to see us.
When we first toured Moonstone Manor we knew right away it was the perfect place for our wedding and ceremony. Our wedding was held on a Friday in October on the most beautiful, sunny fall day. We cannot say enough about how incredibly amazing ...
our experience with Moonstone and the owner, Gina, was. We held our rehearsal dinner inside the beautiful mansion and had it catered by Gina's company. Gina was amazingly flexible with us and had the best communication with answering all of our questions. Any request we had was met. We held our ceremony in front of the manor. Amy, one of the amazing staff members, helped us decorate the gorgeous alter. All of the staff made us feel very special. The bridal suite was perfect for getting ready in the morning and the sun room offered even more space for all of our needs. There are plentiful choices for photo ops inside the manor and out. There is not another wedding venue as affordable and beautiful as Moonstone Manor!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2017
We are so grateful for this wonderful review and so happy that we were able to host your rehearsal dinner and wedding celebration here at Moonstone. We had a great time meeting all of your friends and family. They were so gracious and they real...
ly seemed to enjoy themselves. It was fun being a part of all of the pre-wedding day excitement, watching as you all gathered in anticipation for the big day. Your wedding was so beautiful. Everyone enjoyed themselves so much. The sun was shining bright and the air was fresh and the perfect temperature. I hope you have nothing but amazing memories when you look back on your wedding day. We certainly will remember all of you. We wish you the best and hope you have a lifetime of happiness.
I absolutely cannot say enough about the team at Moonstone Manor. Our day went by in such a flash that my husband and I didn't have much time to deal with the small details. That's where Amy, Jim, Gina, and the rest of the amazing Moonstone Man...
or staff came in! Their team does such an amazing job making sure your day remains flawless and beautiful so that you don't have to! We had such a wonderful time celebrating our special day out beside this beautiful estate with all of our closest friends and family! Thank you all so much for all you do! Love, Mr. & Mrs. Haar!
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2017
Mr. & Mrs. Haar, I am sure that sounds lovely to your ears. Congratulations to you. You had a wonderful celebration here. Your guests were so gracious and complimentary to us and we are so happy they were comfortable and having a good time. You...
r words are so appreciated and we are so grateful for your wonderful review. We wish you the very best and hope you have a beautiful life together. xo
We got married at Moonstone on 9/29/17 and it was absolutely breathtaking! The grounds are so well kept and beautiful that our guests are still raving about it (and so are we)!! The sunroom/bridal suite is the perfect place to get ready with yo...
ur girls the morning of. Also, Gina and her team are exceptional. They always respond to emails in a timely manner and were so attentive the day of to make sure everything went smoothly. If you are considering Moonstone definitely visit it in person because the pictures do not do it justice!! It truly is a stunning venue and I would highly recommend!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review. It was a pleasure having you here to celebrate your wedding. We wish you the very best.
There is not enough I could say about Moonstone Manor and the owners. We received so many compliments from our wedding guests on choosing this venue site. Everyone was mesmerized. The owners were so helpful and very accommodating with our every...
need. They were beyond amazing and available throughout our entire day. One of the most beautiful places in central PA to have your wedding. Everything was perfect and absolutely gorgeous!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
Hello Kristin,
We so appreciate your wonderful review. Thank you so much. We love what we do and love when are clients are happy. We wish you the very best.
Everything at Moonstone Manor is an absolute dream! From the moment we walked in, we were in love with the venue. We happened to be present when the transition took place between new owners, and we couldn't be more thankful to have had Gina, th...
e new owner. She was so friendly, kind, and helpful and wanted to make sure we were comfortable and satisfied with everything that she was doing or changing. On the day of our wedding, the staff at Moonstone was there to greet us right when we arrived, and helped us all throughout the day. Heidi was especially extremely helpful and kind in making sure everything went perfectly! The grounds were just as I remembered and were perfectly clean and beautiful! Everything was perfect and everyone enjoyed the wedding. We heard nothing but great things about the staff, the ground, and the mansion. Thank you for making Chris and I's wedding day perfect! We are so blessed to have been married at such a memorable place.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
Wow, thanks so very much. This means so much to us. We enjoyed having you here and wish you the very best.
On July 30, 2017, we hosted our son's Bar Mitzvah celebration at Moonstone Manor. We arrived early that morning to put the finishing touches on our decor. Gina, and her staff were very understanding, helpful, and professional to say the least. ...
We had a special request, and Gina not only thought it was a terrific idea, but went above and beyond to make sure that everything went according to our specifications. Our son made his entrance into the Manor by helicopter, and the staff made sure that all of our guests were at a safe distance to witness, and enjoy it. Everyone did get a bit closer for photos once the helicopter landed. It was very exciting to see.
Gina, and the Moonstone Manor staff really made our son's special day a stress free, and memorable one. We couldn't have done it without them. From the children playing outside the tent, and getting rides on the golf cart, to some guests meditating by the water, to the energy, ambiance, and pure tranquility you feel as soon as your arrive on the property, Moonstone Manor is an absolutely wonderful place, and the staff just adds to it all. Thank you Gina, and the Moonstone Manor staff, for making our guests feel as if they were at home, and for making us feel like family.
Shalom, Janet, and Shamayah C.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
We loved being a part of this event and keeping the secret for the 'grand entrance'. It was such a wonderful celebration and we are so happy it was a gorgeous day for the big landing. Congrats and best wishes. xo
We could not have been happier with our reception at Moonstone Manor, June 24! Gina and her team worked extremely well with our vendors and exceeded our expectations for the best day of our lives. We felt confident that all of our plans would c...
ome together. They were attentive to all of our questions and were very professional. The day was executed perfectly, the grounds were gorgeous, and our guests had a wonderful evening.
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2017
It was a glorious day indeed. Thank you for noticing all of the small details. We were happy to accommodate you on one of the most special days of your lives. Best wishes to your family.
We had our 6.16.17 wedding at Moonstone Manor and it was PERFECT! The 20 acre venue is breathtaking with extensive gardens, stone ruins and the HUGE reception tent with twinkling lights and chandeliers; the photo ops are endless!!! Gina and her...
staff are awesome and so easy to work with, they really make you feel so special. Gina made a lasting impression on us and we will forever feel grateful for all the knowledge and suggestions she provided. Our guests still talk about how beautiful the venue is. The beauty of Moonstone embodied the love that we have for each other!!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
What a lovely celebration you had and we feel lucky to have been a part of it all. Thanks for your kind words and trust in us. Best wishes to you and hope we see you again.
Wow! Where to begin? Moonstone Manor is amazing! I think I fell in love with this place before I ever even saw it in person. The pictures on their website are beautiful, but when you see it in person it takes your breath away. It's like somethi...
ng out of a fairy tale, exactly what I always pictured my wedding venue to look like. Gina and her staff are amazing! Mary and Amy were so helpful all throughout the day, and let me tell you my wedding day definitely had some hiccups. My dress shop sent the wrong dress to the venue, one of the groomsmens tux was stuck in another state and didn't arrive until 15 mins before our ceremony started, and to top it all off I was sick on my wedding day with a cold. Even with all these little bumps in the road Gina and her staff made sure I had everything I needed. They kept me calm and my mind at ease which made everything all okay. The grounds are immaculate and so well kept, and the tent for our reception was so beautiful. Thank you to Gina and her staff for all their hard work and dedication. You made our special day so wonderful!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
This was a fabulous celebration and we feel so lucky to have had the chance to have you here. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. It means so much to us. Best wishes to you.
Moonstone Manor gave us the Wedding of my daughter and her husband's dreams!! The staff could not have been better! They were all kind, helpful, responsive and very professional. The grounds with their gorgeous gardens, lawns, trees, and cre...
ek are the prettiest I've seen. And of course the Mansion is gorgeous!!! ALL of our guests told us it was the prettiest and coolest wedding they ever attended. Gina also was our caterer and we all loved EVERYTHING that she did for us. LOOK NO FURTHER . . . THIS IS THE PERFECT VENUE FOR AN OUTDOOR WEDDING! And if you have rain on your wedding day, they have lots of ways to accommodate so you can still have your best wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
We loved hosting the wedding here...and catering was just an added joy for us. We had so much fun planning with you. We are so happy that everything met your expectations. That is what it's all about for us.
Best wishes to you.
If you're looking for an outdoor wedding look no further than Moonstone Manor. The mansion, the tent, the grounds - it's all beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is an absolute joy to work with and will make sure you have everything yo...
u need - they're very responsive and accommodating of any needs you may have leading up to the event and on the day of; never once did I doubt they would put our experience first and we are very appreciative of their level of service.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
We work so hard to provide a high level of service and cater to all of our guest's needs. So happy you noticed this. :) Thank you for trusting us. We wish you the very best.
Moonstone Manor was a beautiful place to have a wedding. May was a perfect month to have it with the temperature. Even though we ended up having to use our backup plan everything was still beautiful. The new owners went out of their way to acco...
modate our special day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2017
Thank you so very much for this wonderful review. We really do work hard to make each wedding day a success. We hope you will remember your special day with us forever. Your guests were so complimentary to us and we appreciate hearing such kind...
remarks. We wish you the very best.
Moonstone Manor was nothing short of perfect for our wedding! The venue speaks for itself and the pictures, while fantastic, don’t give it the justice it deserves. Physically being there is absolutely breathtaking and there is so much to see an...
d explore. I first visited Moonstone Manor during the spring and our wedding was during the fall. The venue is maintained to an immaculate standard year-round. Moonstone Manor offers a wide variety of settings for the ceremony (each with a unique vibe) and numerous locations for the bride and groom to get ready in. Penny, the owner, was a pleasure to work with (and I don’t say that often)! She was personable, professional, entertaining, and such a huge help at each step of the way! I seriously couldn't imagine a better person to fill her role. She has a grand personality which is ideal to represent such a grand venue.
Moonstone was the PERFECT venue for our storybook June wedding. The flowers were in bloom, the grounds were green and well-groomed, and everything was beautiful.
Gina and her family welcomed us to their home with open arms, and made sure we wer...
e taken care of without interfering with our festivities. We had access to the gorgeous new bridal suite (THREE ROOMS and two bathrooms--one with a shower), and the guys enjoyed the re-done groom space with mini-fridge and television.
The grounds are spacious, so we bought walkie-talkies for our "team" (Maid of Honor, Day-of coordinator, and Best Man), and that worked out perfectly and allowed all of us to communicate where ever we were!
The on-site tent was beautiful, and the patio and grotto were great areas for our guests to enjoy when they wanted to get some sun.
Moonstone Manor was everything we wished for and more, and made for some truly magical photos (ask about the fairy garden). Absolutely beautiful.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2017
It was truly a storybook wedding and we are happy to have experienced it with you. Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to be of service to you. We wish you continued happiness and best wishes.
Your wedding day is something you look forward to your entire life, I fell in love with moonstone manor the moment I saw it. I did a 1920's themed wedding and it fit perfectly. Penny and the entire Moonstone Manor staff were amazing to work wit...
h. Anything we asked she made it happen. I had the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all there and everything was so convenient. I loved that the outdoor pavilion looks like church pews. This venue really has everything you ever need or want, with the staff that will do everything and anything to accommodate your needs. Thank you Moonstone Manor for making my dream wedding come true!!
I had my wedding here last September and I couldn't have asked for a better venue. Absolutely stunning! My guests still say it was the most beautiful venue they've ever been to.
We just got married at Moonstone Manor on 5/19/2017 and it was perfect!!! We could not be happier with our choice of venue as it was absolutely beautiful. So many guests came up to us asking us how we found this place. In addition to the bea...
utiful scenery, everyone working at Moonstone Manor was so helpful and friendly. There was a transition with ownership after we had booked the venue but both Penny and Gina were so wonderful to work with. We really had the wedding of our dreams:)
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2017
Thank you Katie for your wonderful review. We appreciate your kind words and are so grateful that you shared them with us on here. Your guests were so sweet and complimentary and we certainly loved hosting all of you here at Moonstone. We wish ...
you a lifetime of happiness and love.
I had my wedding at Moonstone Manor on 9/2/16. This was the perfect place to get married. People still tell me it was the most beautiful venue they have ever been to! Everything was in full bloom and it was just breathtaking. My husband and I l...
ove Penny (the owner). She was very nice and willing to help with anything we needed. She worked with us and also helped set stuff up the day of the wedding. She will be in or out of the picture as much as needed. Penny got back to all of my questions/emails very fast which made wedding planning a lot less stressful. She has seen everything and can help you through it all. I can't thank Penny and Moonstone Manor enough. We couldn't have been any happier and we will NEVER EVER forget our gorgeous and perfect wedding day! Thank you!!
Our July wedding at Moonstone could not have been more beautiful! All of our guests loved the venue and the pictures were all stunning. Family stayed over night as well and it was so comfortable! Penny is amazing to work with and a real charact...
er! Always felt like you were working with a long time friend but she always made sure things were going the way they should be! Highly recommend Moonstone to anyone looking for a venue!
We decided to have a double wedding for two of our children on September 16, 2016. It turned out to be such a magical day!
The best advice we could give is "look no further." The beautiful grounds, reception tent and rest rooms were immacula...
te and well maintained. The Manor house is magnificent. Penny and her professional staff treated us like family. Penny's recommendations for vendors was "spot on." This total package proved the best value for us.
Many of our guests told us this was the best wedding reception they have ever been to. This magical night was our Finest Hour! Guy and Susan Gravino
The moment I stepped foot on the grounds and took in the breathtaking scenery, I knew I wanted this magical place to be where I was married.
Penny is an absolute delight and was enormously helpful through the entire process. Her insight was to ...
the point, she doesn't dance around answers. Email correspondences were quick and I always felt as ease discussing whatever was on my mind. She was willing to work with whatever we threw at her.
I really cannot recommend this gorgeous venue enough. The grounds and manor are that of fairy tale and Penny is a gem that made our day truly spectacular.
I remember looking at Moonstone on their website when my Husband and I first started looking for venues. I knew it was the one just from the pictures. I remember talking to Penny on the phone to schedule a tour and loved her from the first time...
we spoke. Needless to say, my Husband and I fell in love with Moonstone and knew right away it was the place we wanted to get married. The house alone has so much character and Penny is wonderful to work with. There was one deal maker/breaker and that was if Penny would allow horses on the property. I was terribly nervous to ask and she made our plans complete by saying yes with welcoming arms. Our day was beautiful and romantic, everything was perfect. I couldn't have made a better wedding day myself. Penny did everything and anything to help us along our journey and up through our wedding day! Look no further, Moonstone is the best place to be married :)
If I could give Moonstone Manor 10 stars I would! Penny and her husband bent over backwards to ensure our wedding day was perfect. I had many strange requests including a mini golf course and bringing rescue puppies in for pictures. Penny not o...
nly allowed my ideas but was there to offer suggestions and help throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Moonstone Manor to any future brides!
Our wedding was on June 3rd, 2016. Truth is we fell in love with the Moonstone Manor the first day we went to meet with Penny for our 4pm appointment. Even so, on our wedding day I fell in love all over again. I knew I wanted to get married out...
doors but never imagined something like this. My guests were stunned at how gorgeous the manor is. The Moonstone Manor is absolutely breathtaking. The flowers bloom. The gardens are bright and romantic. Everything needed for the perfect wedding day and the perfect wedding photos. I couldn’t have envisioned a more beautiful place to get married. It was truly a fairy-tale experience. The staff at the manor are amazing. Penny is one of the most beautiful spirited people I have ever met. She had my husband in tears the first time we met her. My dream wedding was a success thanks to Penny and her staff at the Moonstone Manor. I am entirely grateful. Thank you all so much.
Here we are, three days after our daughters Wedding Celebration and I am so amazed at how smoothly and beautifully everything went. Moonstone Manor was definitely the best place to have our celebration. The owners went above and beyond all our ...
expectations for this special day. They went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly from set up to take down. It was amazing! Thank you so much for a spectacular day!
Penny & Moonstone Manor made all my wedding Day dreams come true!! It was the best day of my life!! The venue is exquisite. Not a detail is forgotten. Penny is very client focused and makes one feel like a princess for the day! There are not ...
enough stars to rate this venue! We couldn't stop hearing compliments about our choice of venue. I will forever recommend The Moonstone Manor as a wedding venue. Penny my husband, Parents and I can not thank you enough!!
There are no words to describe how magical our wedding at Moonstone Manor was. The team helped us realize our dream and made sure we made it out on the other side of our whirlwind happy and married! Couldn't have asked for a more perfect venu...
e or team supporting us! Video evidence of the perfection! https://vimeo.com/181245187
My daughter was just married at Moonstone Manor on September 4. From the first visit to the close of her reception, I was charmed by and grateful to Penny, the owner of this glorious venue. Penny is a wealth of information about absolutely ever...
ything - what you do and don't need, what you might like and where to get it (sparklers, bubble machine, for example). She and her husband took care of every detail and guided me every step of the way.
The house and the grounds are gorgeous: absolutely breath-taking! The bridal party arrived early and had our hair and make-up done in the sunroom, which is just beautiful and very comfortable. You can choose your own “guest room” with a full bath for the bride and her girls, and there is a separate area for the groom and his men, complete with refrigerator and TV. Because the grounds are so lovely with all the blooming flowers and bushes, I only needed to buy flowers for the tables and the bridal party.
We were a little worried about the weather because our daughter wanted the ceremony to take place beside the stream, near the little waterfall, and the hurricane was approaching. But, there was no need to worry. There is a lovely covered chapel adjacent to the reception tent that we could have used. We had a perfect day, though! I heard from many guests who told me that this was the most beautiful venue they had ever seen.
I can’t give Moonstone Manor enough “stars”. I have two other daughters, and I would be delighted to have every wedding there!
Contact Info for Moonstone Manor
2048 Zeager Road, Elizabethtown, PA
Meet the Team
Gina D'Ambrosio
Owner
-Over 30 years experience in the hospitality industry.
-Former (12 year) owner of Hollinger House Bed & Breakfast where I hosted over 500 private weddings/events.
-Former owner of On The Road dba Eat and Run.
-Eden's Organic Pickles and Eden's Barkery, organic dog treats.
-Current owner of Food For Thought Catering.
-Current owner of Moonstone Manor, Elizabethtown, PA.
