The Willows at Historic Strasburg

ed to move cocktail hour inside the day of our wedding. She is attentive and thoughtful, she even sent a tray of h’ors deuveres out to our bridal party while we were taking pictures during cocktail hour and she noticed immidiately when I had frosting on my dress from cake cutting! The Willows was in the process of being renamed during our wedding and was renamed 3 months prior to our wedding day. It is a gorgeous, whimsical ballroom, perfect for any couple searching for a elegant wedding venue! Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was and how AMAZING the food was! We opted to have a buffet, and food was excellent. The Willows is a very accommodating venue, I was able to add everything I wanted to our wedding day to make it special and unique. We feel very fortunate to have had Amanda as our wedding coordinator and are so thankful we chose The Willows as our venue!

drinks while we were taking pictures in the garden. The food was fantastic!!!!!! We had several people tell us it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. Everything was perfect!!!!

s my guests are still talking about, three weeks after the wedding. I am so glad that this was the wedding venue we choose. We will go back again to the restaurant

42 people complain about the food. Buffet can be hard! The whole planning process was made so easy thanks to Amanda’s hard work! From our rehearsal dinner, to all day in the bridal suite followed by our ceremony & reception there wasn’t a single issue! If you want a venue with a great price attached to many extras such as a great planner, smiling quick bartenders & a beeuifful venue... the willows is your best choice!

here. I made an unscheduled visit to area and made a special request from Fireside Kitchen staff for item on banquet menu before final choice was made for menu. They accommodated my request without hesitation. If I lived closer to the area I would book all special events with The Willows and when we are in the area I will definitely be going to Fireside Tavern to eat. A huge Thank You to The Willows staff for a wonderful evening.

as they occurred to us in a timely fashion. She helped us set a timeline leading up to the wedding as well as a realistic schedule for the day of the wedding. She was able to accommodated the arrival time of our vendors. We appreciated being allowed to bring table arrangements and favors in to the venue more than a week before the wedding and finding everything placed on the tables beautifully when we arrived at the reception. The food was tasty, hot and presented nicely. She and her staff were available all evening long and often checked in with us to see how things were going and if any assistance was necessary, but there never was. They certainly went way beyond meeting our expectations. It was a pleasure from beginning to end and I am delighted to give The Willows a 5 star review.

d if we needed anything and kept us updated on delays, etc. Wonderful time had by all, and they helped with clean up and condensing all my items for me to take home. Wonderful, beautiful venue and great support staff. Would recommend to many!

Amanda and the staff made sure that all of our personal touches were incorporated into the beautiful decor and everything looked above and beyond expectations. The food was incredible and I highly suggest making sure the tomato bisque is on the menu for everything at Fireside. Many of our guests mentioned that our wedding at Fireside was one of the nicest they had been to and had a wonderful time. I would recommend this venue to everyone.

ence from our rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception. From our first meeting with Amanda to our final hug from Amanda Saturday night, we were so pleased that this review will never convey our emotions and feelings of this experience. What we wanted with our wedding and reception, we had three goals... Quality, professional and most important, no surprises! Amanda and her staff delivered!!! She was there Friday night serving food all the way to closing up Saturday night. In my profession , I train to achieve "excellent Customer Service", WELL DONE FIRESIDE! With every twist leading up to our big weekend, Amanda was there with her beautiful smile and mannerisms. Every situation that came up, Amanda made them into positive opportunities. We ( both sides of the families) felt like Amanda treated Us as we were family! How can you put a rating on that!!! Fireside ( and Amanda) can use Us as a referral anytime. If we can share our experience and help another group, we are and willing to share our approval...anytime! Thank you, Respectfully Submitted, Joe Amato, father of the groom

of the staff was lovely, cocktail hour was spectacular, and the food at the reception was to die for. Amanda was so attentive during the reception, and before we could ask her for something- she was already making sure it happened. We would choose the Fireside Tavern 100 times over again- it was the greatest decision we made!

great backdrop for our wedding day.

ould look, and, having heard horror stories of friends weddings , I was prepared to have at least some things go wrong at the reception. Well, not at the Fireside Tavern! Amanda, who is the coordinator, was fabulous! She made the weeks and days leading up to the wedding pain free, fun and kept everything on track. The day of the wedding she took care of everything for us, we had NO worries at all. The ballroom looked like a picture from a fairytale with the chandeliers, huge candelabras, extra lighting, hundreds of votive candles, the gold chairs, linens and more! The staff took care of setting up all of our wedding favors for our guests, thank you cards on the gold chargers, a memory table of our loved ones in heaven and a cigar bar we had for guests. The lobby was so inviting when guests first entered the area. Every guest (we had over 230), raved about the delicious appetizers served outside in the gorgeous courtyard, food, desserts and service they received. Every server was smiling, polite, and catering to our every need. We chose crab cakes, apricot salmon, and steak for our main dishes on the buffet. I'm still getting texts and calls RAVING about how good all the food was. We did a dessert buffet as well, which I would highly recommend, it was displayed beautifully. We chose to do the extra hour and I'm so thankful we did that, the day goes by so quickly as it is. We also had a fireworks display as a surprise for our daughter, son-in-law and guests. Amanda saw to it that everything was taken care of with that and that it was at the right "timing" of the evening. All in all, I would do this day over in a heartbeat working with the entire staff at the FireSide Tavern. We are so so thankful we ended up choosing this venue over about 9 others we researched. You will be 100% satisfied here! Arlin & Kim Stoltzfus

uld highly recommend Fireside Tavern to any couple!

eside was within our budget and checked off all our boxes. Amanda, the coordinator, was fantastic. She answered all our questions right away and made sure we understood all the details of the package we chose. They include among other things a modest centerpiece, table numbers, a champagne toast, linens, and a free room for the wedding night. There were no hidden fees or little extra costs (like cake cutting) that other places had tried to sneak in. And THE FOOD. SO GOOD. My family has been to a LOT of weddings, and they said it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Everyone was raving about it! And we only got one of the cheaper packages. They even boxed up for for my husband and I since we didn't eat much. The setup was easy too. We gave them all our placecards, favors, cake, and guestbooks things, and they set it all up for us. Amanda in particular makes sure that you don't have a thing to worry about on the big day. I wouldn't have changed a single thing, and I haven't heard a single complaint from any guests (and our families can be quite opinionated!). If you're getting married in Lancaster, and want somewhere elegant, affordable, and accommodating, LOOK INTO THE FIRESIDE.

nd banquet hall proved to be a unique, elegant setting for the event, and most importantly, the food was amazing! We had never had food like this at any event, and our guests commented that it was the best wedding food that they had ever had. I can't recommend the Fireside highly enough - you won't be disappointed!

d, my husband and I were happy/fed/where we needed to be, and that things went off without a hitch. We got married at our church, but used the Fireside bridal suite for the girls to get ready, and for our cocktail hour and reception. Amanda brought anything we needed to the suite for the girls in the morning when getting ready. The suite is perfect for prep--plenty of light, mirrors, seats and space! Our cocktail hour was initially outside in the courtyard--gorgeous shrubs and flowers, a cocktail bar and the appetizers all just worked out there! A storm began to form so the team moved everyone/everything inside seamlessly. Our reception was fabulous. Amanda checked in with my husband and I a few times to ensure things were going well and that we had drinks and were content. Guests have complimented the food multiple times since our wedding day. The steak and salmon were perfectly prepared! The Fireside ballroom is beautiful without needing much done to it...gold accents (chandeliers, chairs, mirrors, fireplace). We were able to meet with the Fireside earlier in the week to go over all of our details of decorations and some of it we left up the Fireside's opinion/discretion. We were so so pleased with the layout of the ballroom and where everything was placed! We can't say enough GREAT things about the Fireside as a destination for your wedding. It is also flanked on either side by hotels making it super easy for guests to book a room the night of your wedding. A majority of our guests moved to the Fireside restaurant/bar for drinks/snacks after the reception ended. We would highly recommend the Fireside to any couple who is looking for a gorgeous, delicious and FUN wedding location!

right size with separate room for the bar and restroom on the same floor. Planning was a breeze as emails were answered quickly and pleasantly. I would highly recommend the Fireside Tavern.

oup. The dinner was very good too. Amanda was very nice to work with and she took care of every detail!

ious food and excellent service made for a memorable evening we will always treasure.

ll of our questions and concerns promptly and professionally. We felt we were in good hands right from the start. As the event got closer the contact with her was more frequent and details were handled perfectly. She made sure we were comfortable with everything from the time frame to the menu choices and all the way to the desserts. As for the food itself, we had nothing but excellent comments from our guests and we could not have been happier. Service, cleanliness and friendliness of the staff were all top notch. If you need a venue to host your party in that area, The Fireside Tavern will not disappoint! It will only make your event that much better!

simple. Before booking, you knew exactly what you were getting for your money. There are no words to describe their awesome wedding coordinator, Amanda. She knew what I needed even before I needed it. I was a very low-maintenance bride, but I have no doubt in my mind that she wouldn’t be able to keep up with any person’s vision for their wedding day. We utilized their bridal lounge beginning at 9am in the morning, and she was there and cheerful, asking if we needed anything. She never missed a beat, all day. The food was indescribable… amazing, good, fantastic, delectable, delicious. They offer very basic centerpieces, and believe me when I say, this place does not need any centerpieces to look gorgeous. I don’t think my wedding day could have gone any smoother, and I owe it all to Amanda. She’s truly one-of-a-kind. Toward the end of the night, she looked like she was having more fun than some of my guests. Additionally, the staff was phenomenal. Always smiling and kind. The bartenders were friendly and eventually knew my sister’s name by the end of the night. I have no bad words or experiences for this place. Also, as a plus, since the Fireside Tavern is a restaurant and bar, you and your guests can head over to the bar after the reception and finish the night off with more drinking! And after your done drinking the night away, you can stumble across the parking lot to 2 extremely close hotels. Also, the Strasburg Railroad (and Museum) is close and offers a great backdrop for a first look or other pictures. If you want your guests to have a great time, great food and drinks, and have the whole wedding experience be stress-free, then the Fireside Tavern is your best option!!

am day happen. She was so patient with all my questions, so professional and I always felt at ease knowing she had all the details under total control. We've heard back from many guests saying how beautiful everything was as well. We would highly recommend the Ballroom at Fireside Tavern!

ing, we dropped the decorations off and she made sure everything was put in place for the reception. On the day of the wedding, she and her team coordinated everything and made sure we didn't have to worry about anything. The food at Fireside is amazing. We loved it and got so many compliments from our guests. We will always remember our special day. Thanks Fireside!

roughout the planning process. As we got closer to the date and the day of the wedding and reception Amanda was VERY attentive and accommodating to the many questions concerns my daughter and or I had. When we delivered the items for the decorations (centerpieces and other decorations) and the many tables for the names for seating, memory table, as well as the display of their unity sand from the ceremony, Amanda was very patient and made notes of every detail. When we arrived at the reception everything was set up perfectly exactly as my daughter had visioned/requested. Fireside Tavern offers items that can be used for centerpieces which we used, but we also included other items to be used in conjunction with what they offered. We selected the buffet for the reception, and Fireside Tavern offered two buffet tables to allow all of the guests to get their food in a more timely manner. We heard many positive comments about the double buffet tables. In addition we had nothing but positive and rave reviews from the guests about the food. The food quality and quantity was great. Even with the buffet our daughter and son in law were served their meals and they did not need to go through the buffet which was a great plus for them. At the end of the evening Amanda boxed food for them to be able to eat later since she knew that the Bride/Groom often do not get the chance to really enjoy their meal on their special day! ALL and ALL it was a PERFECT DAY! I would (and have already) recommend Fireside Tavern to anyone and or everyone who asks for a recommendation for a wedding and or reception venue. Again, I cannot say enough positive about the entire experience for our daughter and son in laws reception.

after rehearsal and after the wedding. Amanda was always helpful and professional . I would recommend this venue to any bride . With the hotel it is the complete package !! We parked our car on Friday and never needed it again until Sunday . To any bride if you pick Fireside may your wedding be filled with sunshine . To use the beautiful courtyard . Take a look you will be pleased !!

he fireside staff were so helpful, nice, organized and easy to work with! We had our rehearsal dinner there as well, which was so nice! The food at Fireside is delicious too! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. We love the fireside and all the people there! We would recommend this venue to anyone!!

well so everything is flavorful and delicious. We even got bride and groom to go boxes when we left so we were able to enjoy our food the day after as well. Amanda, the coordinator, is extremely helpful. She stays on top of emails and the timeline as well as when payments are due. The wedding planning process went very smoothly due to her. The bridal suite is a wonderful place to get ready. We got some nice pictures in that room, and it was a great place to relax and hang out with your bridesmaids. The pictures turned out flawless, because of the scenery in the ballroom and courtyard. Fireside took care of setting up and cleaning up which really took away some of the work for us, and we really appreciated that as well. The location of the hotels was so convenient to all of our guests, and many people partied in the tavern after the wedding was over. Unfortunately, it rained on our big day, so we had to get married inside which was a huge disappointment. Inside was still beautiful, but we chose Fireside for the indoor and outdoor properties it afforded us. I also wish the fireplaces were lit during the served portion of dinner since this had been discussed in the planning process at one point. The fireplaces add ambiance to the room, and I think they would have added some romance to the reception. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would choose Fireside all over again if we could! If you are considering this venue, I promise you will be satisfied with your choice!

commend Amanda, she was perfect, just perfect with knowing when to help and advise and when to step back behind the scenes.

dding, and all the days leading up to it, Amanda Kramer was our guardian angel. If it was not for her, I would have been completely lost. She made the experience as amazing as it was. Fireside will forever hold a special place in our hearts and we now have a place to spend every anniversary.

mpressed with how prompt Fireside was at returning emails or calls. During the planning process if we needed a picture of something (the table numbers for example) or had a question we received an email response very quickly. A few times we made unplanned visits to Fireside and they were always willing to speak with us, show us the ballroom again, etc. We were very pleased with how well we were treated, especially since the bridal party had to show up earlier than scheduled due to an unforeseen downpour the day of the wedding. As soon as the bridal party arrived (early) Amanda made sure to get us drinks and appetizers right away. We rented the bridal lounge during cocktail hour for the bridal party to utilize while the other guests mingled in the ballroom. The food quality was fantastic as usual when dining at Fireside. As the bride and groom, we were directly served all of our food and drinks even though our guests utilized the buffet. Since we barely ate any food out of excitement for the day and going around to tables visiting guests, Amanda bagged our food for us to take home. Amanda checked in with us multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed and that everything was going according to plan. Fireside was very accommodating to our guests with special dietary needs so that they would be served special meals. The ballroom is absolutely beautiful. The dance floor is the perfect size to get a large amount of guests up and dancing. If we had to plan our wedding over again we both agree that we would keep the reception at Fireside.

great feeling to be completely stress-free on our wedding day. We knew everything would be taken care of. It was a great experience starting with booking and all the way through to the after-party at the tavern. Amazing venue- not to mention so many of our guests have told me what a beautiful venue it was, how great the food was and how prompt the service was- no complaints!

ant decisions need to be made (menu selection, guest count and seating, information needed for ceremony and reception setup, vendor information). She is always very prompt with her e-mail and phone responses to questions and is very helpful in giving advice and answering questions. She is so accommodating for any request you may make in making your ceremony and reception unique and special. The serving and bar staff are top of the line and seamless in their execution for such a large event. The food is top notch - I received so many positive comments from people saying "the food at your wedding was the best I've ever had at a wedding!" They have a beautiful bridal lounge and the food you can order while getting ready is very fresh arranged nicely. When you drop off all your decorations, favors, ceremony items and other reception items, they take the time to set all of this up for you and they arrange it so beautifully at no extra cost! ***A note on the amount spent $12,370: we chose the highest buffet package and the house brand liquor package for 105 adults, and kids buffet/tea totalers pricing for 5 kids (ages 0-3 are free). This also includes ceremony fee/chair rental. They do not charge extra for event space rental since this is included in their per person meal/drink pricing. We had a 5% discount for being on a Friday!***

tive presentations. The friendly owners and staff make service their mantra. They are professional in their mannerisms, prompt in their response to your call, and provide a great value for your wedding. The spacious ballroom is stylish. The parking lot, walkways, and paths are clean, neat, and well manicured. With hotel accommodations on the property, it is easy for your out of town guests. I strongly recommend giving the Fireside Tavern a look at. Better yet treat yourself to lunch or dinner in their dinning room. You will be pleasantly surprised.

't recommend them highly enough to help take a lot of the needless stress and pressure out of planning a wedding. They made sure every detail was just right and that the wedding day went smoothly so that my husband and I could relax and enjoy everything.

zing...we received so many compliments on everything, especially the outdoor cocktail hour. We would definitely highly recommend Fireside to anyone looking for a delicious meal, helpful staff, and indoor-outdoor spaces!

food and service on our wedding day was excellent. I can't recommend this place enough. In addition to all of that, the surrounding area is gorgeous. Everyone that came raved about the food being delicious. My favorite was the salmon and I recommend that to anyone. Stephanie and Amanda were both great to work with. They were patient with me when I asked them 1,000 questions two weeks before the wedding. They were also patient with me when I asked the same 1,000 questions 1,000 more times the week before. The courtyard area where we had the ceremony looked wonderful, and the hotel and restaurant staff were great as well. I can't compliment everyone involved and the venue itself enough.

t was nothing short of amazing! Amanda was there the whole time to guide me the whole day. It is a day that I will never forget. My husband and I have heard nothing but great comments regarding the reception. We also had a cocktail tent in the court yard which was FANTASTIC. It added a whole new element to our reception. I will recommend the Fireside to anyone looking for a venue!

ould recommend them to anyone. They helped make our day stress free and memorable!

close by. My whole wedding was able to spend a weekend together in the hotel next door, grab dinner& a great breakfast on location, and the magnificent ballroom was also on location. This is definitely not a venue to overlook!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE

ted on how great the food tasted, and the convenience of having the catering, table settings, and even decoration placement coordinated by the venue helped to save a lot of extra preparation work. Amanda helped to keep the reception on schedule and ensured that everything flowed nicely. Our families came back inside after our sparkler exit thinking that they had a lot of clean up work ahead of them, but found that the staff had so kindly packed up all of the centerpieces while we had been outside! The courtyard area was a great backdrop for photos, and one of the waiters even brought appetizers out to us while our photographer took some group shots. We couldn't have been happier with our wedding day and we are very glad that we chose Fireside Tavern as our reception location. Thanks to everyone who made it possible!

l and courteous and offered a lot of wonderful suggestions and ideas to make the wedding such a memorable experience. This venue is so organized between coordinator and staff that you will not be disappointed at all. I would highly recommend Fireside Tavern for your wedding and reception venue. It is a 5 star venue.

every little detail- from answering all of my email questions (and there were A LOT) to taking care of everything the day of the wedding. She was flexible, attentive, and caring. I had total trust in her, and that made planning the wedding so much easier than it would have been at another venue. Catering is in house, and we had RAVE REVIEWS about the food quality from all the guests. Fireside also has many decorations ready for you to use as you please (i.e. fireplace decorations, table centerpieces). Everything was so organized and went very smoothly. My only complaint was that I found out a few weeks from our wedding day that construction could potentially be happening outdoors close to the ceremony site. Another company was building a new hotel. Wow did the construction start (the week of our wedding)! We showed up for the rehearsal and it was a big dirt mess just behind the ceremony site, which was clearly visible from where the guests would be sitting. The area used to be a huge beautiful field with trees. Amanda told us that the owners had ordered in fencing and added more potted plants and flowers to help camouflage the construction. It helped somewhat, but I felt they could have ordered higher fencing, as the construction was still visible over the fence. Our photographer was also upset that he had fewer photo options with all the construction. Had I known the outdoor space would be so drastically different the day of our wedding, I would have checked into other ceremony sites. Overall, it was still a gorgeous day. I'm confident we will have beautiful pictures. None of the guests even mentioned the construction (as far as I know). The reception was fantastic, and we truly had a perfect wedding day.

ly thing that I was disappointed with was all of the construction that was going on right behind the buliding. It took away a lot of the charm that we saw when we initially booked the venue. Otherwise, the food was amazing, the staff was very polite, and our guests had a wonderful time! Our wedding day was magical and I would surely recommend this venue! Also, the bridal suite is wonderful and very convenient and spacious for getting ready.

Stephanie and Amanda guided us through the planning process and were professional and courteous throughout the entire process. They responded to emails within two hours time (sometimes within minutes), and were more than willing to take care of dietary needs of my husband and I, as well as several of our guests. The day of our wedding went off without a hitch. They allowed me to drop everything off the week before the wedding, and when we showed up the day of the wedding, everything was in its place and set up better than I could have ever done myself. We were able to use their bridal lounge, which allowed my wedding party and I to get ready right on the premises in a beautiful setting. The "behind-the-scenes" pictures and videos of our wedding day are some of my favorite, as they capture the beauty of the bridal lounge (and of my bridesmaids). The ceremony site was so green and the flowers were so bright and colorful and well maintained. The new stone walkway that was recently installed created a sense of wonder as it winds in between the building and flower beds before finally straightening out to walk down towards the groom. We had so many people tell us how wonderful the food at the reception was. A guest favorite was the salmon with wilted spinach in an apricot glaze (I highly recommend it)! Fireside Tavern helped us create what some of our guests would call a "simply elegant" wedding, which is exactly what we were going for throughout our planning. Everything about our wedding day was more than I ever could have hoped for or dreamed of, and I owe that to Fireside Tavern. Their willingness to take care of the details of the day so that we could simply enjoy it is what sets Fireside Tavern apart from any other wedding venue that we looked at (which weren't many, since Fireside was wonderful right from the start). I highly recommend the Fireside Tavern for any couple who wants to say "I do" surrounded by family and friends in a beautiful location, with the help of Stephanie and Amanda. One of the best parts is that we are able to relive our wedding day by dining at the Fireside Tavern on any occasion. I can already see us celebrating our anniversaries there, as it is now a special place to my husband and I.

akes Fireside stand out from other venues is the wedding coordinator Amanda. She was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. Amanda paid attention to every detail and was there throughout our entire rehearsal and rehearsal dinner through all of getting ready to the very end of our reception. Not only did she listen and make sure we were satisfied with everything, she set up all of our own favors and decorations just the way we wanted. Amanda went above and beyond by helping my ring bearers and flower girls feel at ease and helped them to get down the aisle at the appropriate time. After the ceremony Amanda even helped to bussel my dress before being announced for the reception. We could not have been happier. I would recommend this Venus to anyone. Fireside was so accommodating they let us add on extra hour onto our reception the night of the wedding. Not many places would allow that. Another thing my guests loved is the hotel that is right on the property. Many of our wedding guests could see the ceremony sites from their rooms. My guests loved the one stop shop. The Fireside resturant even kept the bar open for us until 2:00am to continue our celebration.

the reception she personally (along with others) stopped by our table to make sure we had everything we needed. When people started taking desserts before we cut the cake she quietly came to us and whispered that maybe we should keep things moving. They clearly know what they are doing and I would very highly recommend them. Also, the good was AMAZING! People are still calling to tell us how good the food was.

g went smoothly from start to finish! I couldn't have asked for more helpful people around. I heard so many complements from my guest and family that were at the wedding. Thank you so very much for making our special day amazing and memorable!

d reception at the Fireside. It was perfect for us because both of our families were traveling from out of town. There is also a hotel on the premises (not owned by the Fireside). The bride and groom get a complimentary night stay at the hotel for the wedding night. Our guests loved the fact that everything was in one spot. No traveling from place to place. The bar at the Fireside also stayed open after the wedding. Which was great because we were not done partying! We were fortunate enough to have beautiful weather the day of our wedding so we were able to have our ceremony outside. The Fireside has a beautiful white gazebo decorated with hanging flower baskets. They also have white garden chairs for your guests as well as a new stamped pavement aisle for the processional. The setting is perfect. We didn't need to do any decorating at all for the ceremony. You can if you want to but it's not necessary. Our pictures turned out beautiful without any additional flowers, etc...(Just a side note...our photographer was Tony Gibble Photography and they are absolutely fantastic. Hands down, best wedding photographer ever. I will be doing a separate review for them). If the weather does not cooperate they are able to have the ceremony in the ballroom. Our package included the ceremony, cocktail hour, and a 4 hour reception. We had our pictures taken during cocktail hour but the staff was wonderful enough to butler hors d'oeuvres and drinks to the bridal party so we didn't miss out on that. For the reception you can choose a sit down or buffet. We chose the buffet. All of the food was fantastic!! If you've ever eaten at the Fireside you will know what I'm talking about. And if you haven't, you need to. All of our guests raved about the food. So many people said it was the best wedding food they've ever had. The tomato bisque soup is to die for. Just saying... The staff is beyond exceptional. Nothing was too much to ask for. Amanda is with you throughout the entire day. She is amazing! I can not say enough about her. She was always asking if we needed anything or if she could do anything to help us. She does an amazing job and really helps to alleviate any nerves. I probably emailed her a million times during the months leading up to the wedding and she always responded to my questions without hesitation. I even apologized for all of my questions and she just responded "That's what we're here for". I was able to drop off all of our centerpieces and additional decorations for the reception a few days before the wedding. Amanda and the staff set up the ballroom for us. Everything was exactly how we wanted it. They did an awesome job!! Just to quickly comment on the price, it is VERY reasonable for what you get. I can't say enough wonderful things about this venue. I would recommend it to anyone looking to have a wedding in the Lancaster area. I also love that we can go back and visit and have dinner at the Tavern. In fact, we are going there for dinner for our 1 month anniversary!! We have such wonderful memories from our wedding day and although it goes so fast we will remember the entire day for the rest of our lives. It was the most perfect wedding anyone could ever ask for. Truly a fairy tale!

especially by candlelight. My husband and I keep getting compliments from our guests on the food and venue. We couldn't have been happier with the whole process and would recommend Fireside Tavern to anyone looking for an elegant but not "stuffy" wedding day.

xible with the menu to meet our needs (vegetarian, gluten-free...). Set-up the day before the wedding went very smoothly. They helped with many last minute details and advised us on event flow and decorations. Our wedding day was beautiful! The reception location allowed for indoor and outdoor activities. Fireside accommodated a kids table, photo-booth, DJ, and outdoor lawn games. Food and service were excellent. The staff were very attentive to the needs of the bride and groom. Hotel rooms on-site for guests and the bride and groom made the end of the night relaxed as well. Definitely would recommend this to others! Thank you, Fireside!

make all of the things we wanted happen. My wedding day went perfectly! We had nothing to worry about and everything went as planned (ceremony and reception. The wait staff were exceptional and we had many guests share how nice they were. The food was wonderful as well! Amanda is amazing! We met with her two days before the wedding and discussed setting up decorations. She remembered every single detail. My husband and I had a blast and so did all our guests!

edding planning nightmares & tried to talk me out of doing it in a state that I wasn't currently living but they took care of EVERYTHING! Stephanie took care of all the behind the scenes - invoices, payments, dates, etc. with ease & flexibility with our situation - answering all my crazy e-mailing efficiently, professionally, & always with a little humor to ease my woes! Amanda is the face of your wedding for Fireside & she does it SO well and always with a smile on her face. I think almost every guest of ours asked me who she was & how I found her because she was on point, a coordinating ninja. Everything looked perfect like she got into my head somehow & trust me I was pretty vague on some things. She was constantly checked on us in the bridal lounge while getting ready - giving us time updates & asking what we needed or what she could do for us. Once the reception started, she kept everything flowing nicely. She got us our food & was always checking back, refilling our drinks & making sure we were okay. When she sent people up to the buffet, she was right behind them refolding their napkins once they got up. Top notch. She even helped serve our rehearsal dinner which blew my mind. Amanda, you're such a doll & helped to make my wedding day flawless! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! The food at Fireside is AMAZING. We had a hard time deciding on 2 things for our buffet after the tasting. We did the chicken parm and beef. Phenomenal. No complaints, only compliments saying that wedding food is never this good! The gazebo area is breathtaking. Our wedding was in June & the landscaping was perfect. They just recently took out the brick walkway & made it all stamped concrete. It looks great! One bit of advice. If you have people from out of town, save yourself the stress & don't stay at the Clarion Inn next door. It a shame that the hotel can't match Fireside's impeccable service since they have rooms that literally look over the ceremony area but don't stay there. Make a group booking at one of the MANY other options in the area. The Clarion left a very sour note on our wedding night when everything up until then with Fireside was literally PERFECT, I wouldn't change a thing about Fireside. If anyone has any questions about this place, I would be more than HAPPY to talk with you! :)

rom putting out the place cards to setting up a cookie bar for us with cookies we provided. They also helped us tear down our centerpieces and gather our things after it was over! The food was wonderful! We received many comments from our guests about how good the food was! During the tasting we had a hard time deciding because everything we tasted was delicious! The servers were pleasant and looked like they wanted to be there! Someone was always filling our water glasses! I highly recommend Fireside Tavern!

mom and I went to check it out a year ago we were so impressed with how beautiful the grounds were, and the reception ball room was fantastic, with no hesitation we booked the wedding date right away! After booking I was constantly impressed with the staff and their willingness to help us plan for the big day. All of our questions were answered promptly! The wedding day was incredible! And the fireside was so beautifully landscaped that it made me proud to have my family and friends come to our outdoor wedding ceremony. The fireside set the ceremony site up perfectly having done everything my mother and I asked. Everything was done for us all the flowers, and decorations i purchased had been set up by the staff at fireside leaving no stress for me, my mom, or the groom! Before the actual ceremony I had been showed the ballroom after it was all set up and ready to go, wow was it beautiful. All of my centerpieces and table linens, cake, and other decor was set up perfectly. The lobby when you first walk in is beautiful, and again they set it up with all of our extra decor to make it look absolutely stunning! I can't say enough about the service at the fireside, Amanda was wonderful. She was with us the entire day of the wedding, guiding us with direction in where to go when, and always asking if we needed anything or if she could help. She made or rehearsal run smoothly and was very professional and knowledgable about how to make the day run smoothly, (a huge advantage as neither of us had a clue!) Our ceremony was perfect, we got married in front of the gazebo in the fire sides beautiful courtyard. The new stone aisle to walk on is lovely! After the ceremony the groom and I walked back down the aisle to celebrate having just been married, immediately as we got to the end of the aisle a waitress was there with wine and beer so we and all of our attendees could have a toast! We went to get our pictures done, and the cocktail hour was held right after the ceremony, it was such a beautiful day most of our guests stayed outside in the courtyard where they were served beer and wine and butlered hor deourves! Stationary hor deourves and a bar were inside. As the groom and I walked the property for our photos a waitress came out to find us with appetizers and wine and beer for us while we were away, which was so nice! We chose the braised beef,crab cake, ceaser salad, Mediterranean pasta salad, mozerel tomato salad,vegetable ratatouille, garlic mashed potatos and I have to say there was not one thing that we chose that wasn't fantastic! We had a buffet style dinner, and we were so impressed with the food! The service throughout the entire wedding was wonderful, making our wedding day even better! I had looked at other venues to have my wedding at before we went to the fireside and none of them even compared to it. Such great staff, beautiful landscaping, delicious food, and all the extras that were included in our final price really made our wedding day special!

, were amazingly helpful and on top of every detail, even ones we hadn't thought of. We owe them so much, they were what made our wedding reception so special. No regrets about choosing the Fireside I would recommend it to anyone!

arge amount of food options and have wonderful food service. Everyone said that the food was very good. Fireside will help you to set up for your reception so that you can have as little stress as possible. The grounds are beautiful and my pictures were awesome! Overall, this was the perfect place for me and I would highly recommend it!!

and the staff at the Fireside took care of each and everyone. Stephanie and Amanda are fabulous to work with from start to finish. They are very helpful, knowledgable and efficient in all aspects of planning a wedding. They paid great attention to each and every detail to make our wedding day perfect. The food at Fireside is amazing and the presentation is great. Our guests are still raving about the food, and can't wait to Fireside again. I highly recommend the Fireside Tavern for a wedding venue...they will exceed every expectation of a bride! We want to thank the Fireside for all their hard work and time in making our wedding day the best day ever! Dan & Justine

the beginning. Besides that we had an excellent experience. Amanda and Stephanie were extremely accommodating and helpful. Amanda was very involved during the rehearsal and the day of the wedding to make sure everything went by without a hitch! The staff at the Fireside were great as well! They were very friendly, accommodating, and went out of their way to provide an excellent experience. Everything the day of was very relaxed and we were able to fully enjoy the day!

eption at the Fireside and they were just as pleased.

rop off all of our decorations several days ahead of time & show them how to set things up. They did a beautiful job & even added a few of their own things. Also, we were offered a free chair upgrade because they had an event the day before that was using the upgraded chairs! They were so organized & very prompt in returning e-mails with any questions that we had. I would 100% recommend Fireside Tavern to anyone getting married in the Lancaster area. They were beyond outstanding, and my wedding day is one that I will remember forever, thanks to them and their wonderful work!

cutting, toasts, etc. And the reception hall is beautiful. They made our day absolutely perfect. I am a "high" stress person and Amanda, the day of coordinator, just made me feel at ease. She not only during the reception made sure that all our needs were taken care of, but she made sure our guests had everything that they needed. They handled everything on the wedding day allowing myself, my husband and family to relax and enjoy the moment. Our guests raved about the food and the service. They answer emails right away making planning less stressful. The location is perfect if you want a little bit of a country feel (the grounds are beautiful) and a grand ballroom all at the same time. It is also the perfect place if you are looking for a venue where you can have the ceremony and reception. Thank you Fireside!!! Kayla and Jeffrey

nts, organization with outside vendors (DJ, photographer, photobooth), and keeping every detail just as I wanted it. They are fun and professional; a great mix for wedding coordinators! And the venue is beautiful. There are many great photo opportunities on the premises. Last, but definitely not least, the food is fantastic.

ests on the food, service, bartenders and on how pretty the venue looked. I want to go out of my way to tell others how great this place was because Amanda made our day so smooth! The food was exactly like it was at our tasting and that is hard to find when you do a buffet. Again, no regrets at all and I will highly recommend the Fireside to everyone I know for all kinds of events. We just can't say enough good things!

people. Their food is amazing. They have a separate staff just for your event. They offer an alcohol package as well as a cash bar. There is a courtyard outside with a gazebo and their garden beds are always well manicured so I needed minimal outside decorations which saved me money.we had our entire evening at the fireside tavern. Courtyard for the outside wedding and a back up ceremony spot inside if it rains. Inside ballroom for the reception and the tavern stayed open for us till 2 for an after party. Best part is the Clarion Inn is right beside the tavern for all your out of state guests . It was perfect. Nothing but a first class experience for us.

ughout the whole wedding process to answer any questions that I had. I, as well as, all of our guests found the food amazing. The look of the venue was classic romantic and met everything that I also wanted my wedding to be and look like. My husband and I are so happy that we chose Fireside Tavern for our venue.