Pocono Palms

Modern Oasis in the Heart of the Poconos

Cresco, PA

Holds ceremonies and receptions

Carolyn and Alyssa O'Leary

OWNERS

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AWARD WINNER (1X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Pocono Palms is a former church converted into a stunning wedding venue full of tropical greenery, lush gardens, custom-built furniture, high ceilings, good light, and love for ALL. Curate your day with a wide array of vendor partners who will help you bring your vision to life. Based in Cresco, PA, this venue is owned by two sisters who renovated the space with love and care to create something magical. Couples can exchange vows in an intimate garden surrounded by trees and tranquility. Indoors, they can enjoy a reception of up to 150 guests as they dine and dance, framed by stunning wooden archways and beams. The team at Pocono Palms has a list of trusted vendors for you to choose from to help you plan your event. Local caterers will design a delicious menu, while a day-of coordinator ensures everything runs smoothly. The team can also help you organize local overnight accommodation and lodging for your guests.

Woman-owned Business

6+ years in business

Speaks English

2 team members

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

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

Settings

Garden

Historic Venue

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Destination Weddings

Planning

Rentals & Equipment

Awards and Affiliations

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Meet the team

Carolyn and Alyssa O'Leary

Owners

We are two sisters who are living out our dream to create gorgeous weddings in the beautiful Pocono Mountains!

4.9

out of 5.0

17 reviews

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Pocono Palms is described as an absolutely stunning and magical wedding venue by multiple reviewers, with beautiful grounds and a picturesque setting. The owners, Carolyn and Alyssa, are highly praised for their warmth, creativity, and attention to detail, making the planning process effortless. Guests appreciated the intimate yet spacious layout of the venue, transitioning smoothly between different areas throughout the celebration. The overall experience at Pocono Palms is depicted as heartfelt, personal, and filled with joy, earning high recommendations for couples seeking a memorable and beautiful wedding venue.

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Heather E

12/30/2025

My husband and I held our reception at Pocono Palms last fall and it was a total dream! Alyssa and Carolyn were so easy to work with. They were helpful, responsive, and so kind fro...

m when we first chatted over email through the day of our party, and made sure that our celebration was exactly what we wanted for a memorable night. The outdoor space was perfect for a cocktail hour in early October. Plus, the recommended vendors were fabulous. All our guests still talk about how beautiful the venue was a year later. Thank you for such a special day! It was everything we wanted.

Allen P

12/30/2025

I never leave reviews. I literally made this account just to come here and do this. That's how awesome this place is. These people know what they're doing, and they do it flawlessl...

y! The downstairs suite was very chill and all the decor went together perfectly. Vibes were ON POINT! Also shout out to Patty for the beautiful bouquets!

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Anne F

12/29/2025

Had our wedding here in 2024 and it was perfect! The whole place was beautiful and the staff helped make our day unforgettable and stress free! thank you!!

Rhonda H

12/24/2025

I was married here in early September and….it is THE most beautiful venue I’ve ever set eyes on! The ladies of Pocono Palms are wonderful people and were so so so so easy to work w...

ith. I love what they stand for, I love how much they care and I LOVE their venue. 1000000% if you’re even thinking about booking Pocono Palms….just do it. The best decision I ever made. 🥹

Andrea R

12/23/2025

Pocono Palms was amazing from start to finish. The people were incredible to work with and made everything feel easy and stress-free. The venue itself is beautiful — we loved the o...

ld church turned into a stunning wedding space, and the outdoor area was perfect as well. It truly felt like our dream wedding, and we couldn’t be happier we chose Pocono Palms. Highly recommend!

Adam L

12/23/2025

We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place for our wedding than Pocono Palms. From the moment we arrived, it was clear how much care and intention goes into this property—the g...

rounds are beautiful and well maintained, with thoughtful details everywhere you look. Carolyn and Alyssa are creative, welcoming, and attentive, striking the right balance between professionalism and genuine warmth. Their eye for detail and willingness to help make the day feel effortless was so helpful. One of our favorite things about the venue is how intimate it feels while still offering so many distinct spaces for guests to enjoy. It was the ideal size—cozy and personal, yet never cramped. Our friends and family loved being able to move between different areas throughout the celebration, and every space felt intentional and inviting. We are grateful to Carolyn and Alyssa, as well as the incredible vendors they work with, for helping create such a meaningful and joyful experience. If you’re looking for a venue that feels personal, beautiful, and full of heart, Pocono Palms is it.

Elizabeth K

12/21/2025

after touring 5 other venues within a weekend, we were relieved to come here. everything looked so great and we instantly knew this was the place! the day itself was perfect! thank...

you so much to everyone who helped make our day special!

Madison B

12/21/2025

Pocono palms was incredible! Every aspect of the space is so gorgeous and unique. Carolyn and Alyssa were so sweet and very helpful every step of the way in planning and executing ...

our day. We got so many compliments from our guests throughout the day and after about the space. Could not have imagined a more perfect place for our special day, cannot recommend enough!

Sara C

12/20/2025

Beautiful venue, amazing atmosphere, and an overall perfect experience. Everything went smoothly and our wedding day was perfect. Special shout out to Carolyn and Alyssa! Thank you...

! Highly recommend!

Alex P

12/20/2025

The venue was absolutely stunning! The owners were very involved and seemed to really care about making our day perfect! We literally don’t have one bad thing to say… thank you!

WILLIAM F

12/20/2025

We had an absolutely perfect day for our daughter and son-in-law's wedding. The venue was spectacular and a perfect size for our guests...we had around 110 people. The only negat...

ive is the "rigid" schedule of events as we wanted to shift the schedule around and weren't able to do so. That had nothing to due with the end time but more with the ceremony and cocktail hour. The "basement" for the dressing area for the bridesmaids is really cool, but you may have to pay for extra time if you factor in time the hair/makeup people need to get them all dolled up in time for pre-ceremony photos. We highly recommend this venue if you can get the date you're looking for.

Griffen R

10/27/2025

My husband and i just renewed are vows this passed Saturday 10/25/25 at Pocono palms. Over three years ago when i started my search we knew we wanted it in the poconos and happily ...

found pocono palms. I started following them on instagram before i set up a tour and the moment i walked in for the tour i fell head over heels! The whole placed is beautiful decorated, you can tell Alyssa and Carolyn put their heart and souls into designing this venue. All my friends and family were gushing the second they walked in. The day couldn't have gone better and that is thanks to the sisters. They really make you feel like the most important person. I will go blue in the face recommending this place to anyone and everyone who will listen!

Natacha B

9/07/2024

The venue? ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! Want a picture worthy venue? POCONO PALMS is the place to book!! About 3 years ago before I was engaged I saw online this new wedding venue being c...

reated and I knew THAT was the place I was going to get married in one day. We had the pleasure to work with Alyssa, one of the owners, and she was helpful the day of the wedding. Also the Bridal suite? PERFECTLY decorated. The Ceremony and Cocktail area? Filled with before florals and beautiful set up. Venue was perfection!

Joanna D

9/07/2023

The most important day of my life was nothing short of perfect, all thanks to this gorgeous venue and full service team. I would imagine Alyssa and Caroline have tons of people to ...

please, but they made me feel like I was the most important event they had. This level of customer service is a lost art. Put that aside - the venue itself is magical. It’s timeless and modern all at once. I’m still waiting on my photos, but the setting lends itself to so many unique “moments” I know it’ll all be exactly as I dreamed. I can’t recommend this venue enough - I feel it really stood out from the “typical” wedding and our families and friends felt the same warm vibes we did.

Emily J

9/02/2023

It's hard to find the words to express our love for this venue and for Alyssa and Carolyn, the owners. Our entire experience with Pocono Palms was beyond special and something we d...

eeply cherish. To us, the venue somehow felt elegant, modern, and unique but natural and homey at the same time. And the archways in the reception hall - c'mon! Stunning. Alyssa and Carolyn are INCREDIBLE to work with. Thoughtful, detail-oriented, creative and so knowledgeable. They went above and beyond for us on our day and leading up and we couldn't be more grateful. Can't recommend this venue enough!

Viani C

9/02/2023

My husband and I got married 7/16/2021 during COVID. We wanted a small wedding of 50 people and they accommodated us. I had many questions and concerns and Alyssa and Carolyn help ...

me with every single one of them. I bought decor and they haloed me set up. We had such a beautiful wedding and I absolutely fell in love with the venue from the beginning till the very end of our wedding. I would absolutely rent the venue again for any occasion.

Jennifer K

9/01/2023

We adored this venue. As soon as we stepped inside for the first tour we could tell the space had been carefully thought out. everything was absolutely perfect. Alyssa and Carolyn ...

went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. Our guests were in awe of the beautiful surroundings. If you're looking for a dream wedding venue, this is it! Five stars isn't enough to express how thrilled we were with our experience.

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1365 Route 390, Cresco, PA

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(610) 751-9071

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