Wedding & Event Planner Franklin County
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Table of Contents
Bed & Breakfasts.......................................4 Wedding Venues........................................6 Churches in Franklin County..................11 Wedding Services....................................12 Rustic, Modern or a Little Bit of Both!....17 Ladies & Gentlemen’s Getaways.............18 One-Stop Shopping..................................19
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau would like to thank models Logan Weaver and Cara Neil. Both models are wearing their personal Maggie Soltero wedding dresses from J&B Bridals in Chambersburg.
Renfrew Museum & Park.........................20 Say Yes to the Dress!...............................22 Bridal Gifts & Favors................................24 Something for Everyone..........................26 Wedding Planning List.............................30 Toasts & Blessings...................................33 Wedding Checklist....................................34
Whether your special event is a wedding, a family reunion, a 50th Anniversary gathering or a business retreat, let Franklin County host your next memorable occasion. From beautiful bed and breakfasts to a wide array of rental services, venues, chocolatiers, photographers, florists and more, Franklin County has what you want. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Have questions about the county’s offerings? Give the Franklin County Visitors Bureau’s office a call at 1-866-646-8060, 717-552-2977 or visit us online at www.ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or in person at 37 South Main Street Suite 100, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Franklin County Wedding & Event Planner│ GREAT MOMENTS │ 3
Franklin County Bed & Breakfasts A Cozy Getaway Or Intimate Wedding Location
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hether looking for relaxation, a place to spend with family and friends or a place to throw a party, Franklin County’s bed and breakfasts can help ensure that the special day is an unforgettable experience. In Franklin County, each of the communities offers B&B’s with different features, including not only lodging but a unique experience for the couple and family members, friends and others in the wedding places to eat as well as a location for the nuptials.
Craig Victorian Bed & Breakfast is a lovely post Civil War victorian home in Chambersburg, and is the perfect spot for bridal parties with 7 large and comfortable rooms with White Hall M anor Bed & Breakfast cozy common areas and private baths. Their scenic Route 16 in WaynesRoyal Cranberry suite feaboro, is a home away from tures a whirlpool tub for two, home. Enjoy reading, relaxfireplace and a queen size bed ing in the front parlor or a to spend the first married days game or two on the beautiful and nights together. Other Chippendale game table. Its rooms include sitting areas, Honeymoon Suite is dressed private baths and claw foot in shades of white to honor tubs. the happy couple. With silver satin sheets and jacuzzi tub, as Burgundy Lane, located off well as electric fireplace and
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queen size bed, it’s a romantic respite for two. White Hall Manor Bed & Breakfast in Greencastle is a stunning and refreshing place to spend a honeymoon. With wide sweeping halls, marble fireplaces, ornate woodwork, this antebellum style mansion has king size beds, jacuzzi tubs, a game room, libary and a cozy fireplace in their Great Room.
as lodging throughout the county. Request a copy at ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or page through the online version at https:// issuu.com/fcvb/docs/visitors_guide_2016_final_smaller.
For an elegant affair, The Mercersburg Inn will create a one-of-a-kind experience. Weddings at the inn can be held in front of the fireplace in the Great Room or outside on the beautiful landscaped lawn. After the ceremony, the inn serves as a reception site, where guests can enjoy cockails and butlered hors ‘doeuvres. After the excitement is over, invite guests to spend the night in one of the inn’s seventeen rooms. The Inn at Ragged Edge can accommodate small, intimate occasions for up to 60 people. For weddings on the property, the happy couple has complete use of the inn from the afternoon before until the morning after vows are exchanged. Ceremonies can be held inside the inn or outside on the stone patio. Following the festivities, couples can retreat to the honeymoon suite, which features a spacious king bed and whirlpool tub. Romantic packages are available as well, which includes fruit and cheese plates, wine or sparkling juice, flower bouquets, local chocolates and gift cards for local restaurants. The inn is also a nice place to hold a bridal shower in the days leading up to the big event.
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Other lovely B&Bs in Franklin County include Monte Vista in Blue Ridge Summit, The 657 House in Chambersburg, Penn National Inn, and the Guest House at Long Acres Alpaca Farm in Mercersburg. The Franklin County Visitors Guide has a complete listing of bed and breakfasts as well
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Franklin County Wedding Venues
The Barrel House 39 N 3rd Street Chambersburg, PA 717-446-0293 www.39barrelhouse.com The Barrel House is a unique 1910 New York style Industrial loft home that is available for weekend get-a-ways and long term stays. It has partnered with Cold Spring Kitchen to provide many options in food including a stocked fridge, catering, and providing ingredients for those who want to cook.The building also has overnight accomodations for 8 and a beautiful outdoor patio and deck to celebrate in!
Capital Retreat Center 12750 Buchanan Trail East Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-794-2177 www. capitalcamps.org Pairing a beautiful and restful setting with an exemplary culinary staff, Capital Retreat Center is capable of serving up to 700 guests. For more intimate weddings, this flexible space can be divided or an alternate dining venue provided, even outdoors. With a working fireplace and outdoor deck, overlooking a lake, this gorgeous setting will make the wedding day one to remember.
Blue Heron Events 407 S Washington St Greencastle, PA 717-830-2261 or 717-643-0879 Facebook.com/blueheroneventsPA Blue Heron Events is a full-service event venue, offering 5400 square feet of indoor space with seating for 400 and for outdoor events, an acre of green space. Blue Heron is waiting to transform its space into the wedding of the happy couple’s dreams. The Blue Heron staff brings more than 30 years experience in event planning and hospitality. You dream it and Blue Heron can make it reality with its full-service offering of catering, cake baking and professional decorating, artistic design, flowers, photography, and DJ services.
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Capitol Theatre Center & Wood Center Stage Theatre 159 South Main Street, Suite A Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-0202 x203 www.thecapitoltheatre.org Transform our room ... make it your own! Rent the dramatically beautiful multi-purpose room located on the second floor of the Capitol Theatre Center. Have the freedom to choose an event decorator or provide the flair! Full bar service available by request. Service kitchen available for use by caterer. Rent by the hour or by the day. A wedding and reception at the Capitol Theatre Center will create a lifelong memory.
Corpus Christi Parish Center 279 North 2nd Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-3617 Adjacent to Corpus Christi Church in downtown Chambersburg, the Parish Center offers a spacious event area and an adjoining kitchen area for prep. Steps from the Corpus Christi Church, the Parish Center makes a convenient location for a wedding reception, particularly if nuptials are in the beautiful Corpus Christi Church.
Fabio's Events & Catering 6210 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, PA 17222 717-352-7433 or 717-496-3022 www.fabiosevents.com Fabio's Events & Catering is focused on providing full-service, high-quality wedding and event planning, mouth-watering cuisine, and 100% customer satisfaction. Every bride has her own dream wedding, and every couple wants their wedding day to be special. Fabio and his team work to give you a oneof-a-kind wedding. As Fabio always says : "The expression on my customers' face after enjoying the food that I prepare for them is what drives me."
Green Grove Gardens 1032 Buchanan Trail East Greencastle, PA 17225 717.597.0800 www.greengrovegardens.com Located in the countryside of south central Pennsylvania, Green Grove Gardens is a premier event center for fully-catered weddings. A renovated barn accommodates up to 550 guests, and a spacious deck offers views of the nearby Tuscarora Mountains and 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens accented with fountains, a pergola, and paved walkways. It is ideal for outdoor ceremonies and is just minutes from I-81 and convenient to MD, PA, Northern VA and Eastern WV.
Mercersburg Inn 405 South Main Drive Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-5231 www.mercersburginn.com The Inn is a beautiful setting for a wedding. Whether it is a cozy, romantic ceremony in front of the fireplace in our Great Room or an airy, flower-filled spring wedding on the beautifully landscaped lawns, the possibilities are endless. Whatever choice is made, it will be unforgettable. Cocktails can be served in the Tile Room and an open-air porch, and dinner enjoyed in a wedding tent with the majestic front of the Inn as the backdrop. Then, it is back to the Inn for dancing in the Great Room. Cut your wedding cake in the Grand Lobby. Cake service in the formal and porch dining rooms is offered. For weddings larger than 30 guests, in order to create the intimacy and privacy of your special day, guests may reserve all Franklin County Wedding & Event Planner │ 7
of the guest rooms. A wedding with family and friends staying overnight at the Inn affords a time to relax and reminisce. It also lends itself to the blending of the families into a new one brought together by vows.
Montessori Academy of Chambersburg Activity Center 875 Ragged Edge Road Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-261-1110 Chambersburg’s Montessori Academy Activity Center offers 5050 square feet of transformable space. It will accommodate up to 250 people. It includes a large stage area, handicap accessibility, convenient parking, a separate kitchen, and excellent lighting.
Norlo Park Community Center 3050 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, PA 17222 717-352-7011 www.NorloPark.com Norlo Park Community Center is situated on 143 acres along the beautiful South Mountain and is an 1880s historic farmstead with a classic Cumberland Valley Bank Barn, which is transformed into a recreational area with walking trails, pavilions, and a relocated rail station with rail cars for children and adults to enjoy. The Norlo Park Community Center accommodates 150 guests and has a commercial kitchen.
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The Orchards 1580 Orchard Drive Chambersburg PA 17201 717-264-4711 www.orchardrestaurant.com Celebrate your nuptials at The Orchards! Known throughout south central Pennsylvania and the tristate area for fine dining, The Orchards has pleased thousands of brides and groom over the past two decades. The ballroom seats up to 400 people and can be broken into three smaller rooms, each seating up to 130 people. In addition, The Orchards has six private party rooms behind the main dining room to accommodate six to thirty-five people. If looking for a casual atmosphere for small, informal gatherings, The Orchards’ Civil Lounge is warm and inviting, and the east side of the restaurant offers the appropriately named Relax Lounge and Patio. With so many options, The Orchards cannot only cater wedding needs but host them too.
Premier Events 429 East Orange Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-532-2279 www.premiereeventsllc.com Premier Events is the place to go for excellent food and upscale service in the Shippensburg area. Whether the wedding is formal or casual, traditional or untraditional, Premier Events has a menu to fit every need and is happy to customize a menu. The staff is always friendly and professionally attired to serve the event.
Premier Events offers pre-reception hors d’oeuvre stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, buffets, and served meals whether catered onsite in the banquet room or offsite in the location of your choice. The banquet room seats 175 people comfortably, leaving plenty of room to dance on the spacious 25’ x 50’ dance floor. Adding to the ambience of the elegant, chandelier-lit banquet room is a lovely, cozy fireplace.
Shippensburg Conference Center 1871 Old Main Drive Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-477-1123. Ext. 3243 www.luhrscenter.com The large and spacious 3-story lobby of the Luhrs Center is an excellent area to host a reception or banquet. It can accommodate up to 140 people in a banquet-style setting. In a reception setting, this space can accommodate approximately 250 people. The Shippensburg University Conference Center catering staff provides full-service catering and will work with the couple to create a menu to suit all needs. Additional space is available for receptions at the Conference Center and on the University campus.
Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-4723 www.renfrewmuseum.org This beautiful historic location is on the site of the Royer Farmstead which includes a Victorian period barn, several restored outbuildings and the Fahnestock farmstead. Ceremonies can take place in the backyard of the museum, which is shaded, and has a raised patio. A stone wall along the back of the museum yard creates a natural auditorium. Certain
packages include full day use of the pavilion area and a walkup ceremony.
Trellis Terrace 3720 Club House Drive Fayetteville, PA 17222 www.penngolf.com/outings-events/food-events 717-352-2509 This outside venue, located at the Penn National Golf Clubhouse, offers a relaxed atmosphere in a private setting. This terrace dazzles at dusk with white lights and grapevine encompassing the outside trellis. The terrace is managed by the Altland House Hospitality group and can provide resources and expertise to make the day the best it can be. From rentals of tents, portable dance floors, tables, chairs, silver and specialty linens, Altland will make it an incredible day to remember forever.
Whitetail Resort 13805 Blairs Valley Road Mercersburg, PA 17236 717.328.9400 www.skiwhitetail.com The mountain views at Whitetail are breathtaking in every season. Exchange vows mountainside. Then, select the Main Lodge or Golf Resort Dining Room. With both ceremony and venue sites, a Whitetail wedding can simplify planning the special day. The experienced and professional staff will assist during the planning process with mkenus and creative ideas to complement any themes or ideas.
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Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg PA 17201 (717) 262-2003 www.wilson.edu/news-events The natural beauty and historic elements of the campus make a wonderful setting for a wedding. The Alumnae Chapel in Thomson Hall provides a lovely backdrop for either a formal or informal ceremony. Equipped with two Steinway pianos and a Moller organ, the chapel seats 600. The Wilson campus also provides beautiful settings for outdoor weddings with tent space or under the sky, along a babbling brook, or in the shade of large oaks. The College Chaplain can perform the wedding service, too. Whether planning a large or small reception, Wilson has several facilities to accommodate the reception. The Dining Hall, with its elegant windows and chandeliers, offers a lovely atmosphere for dining and dancing. Round tables with upholstered seating for 8 people per table are provided. Laird Hall can accommodate a large reception with up to 400 guests. The bright spacious room offers unlimited decorating options. Events at Wilson College are catered exclusively by Wilson’s catering services.
Winebrenner Scotland Campus Conference Center 3598 Scotland Road Scotland, PA 17254 717-552-2220 www.scotlandcampus.com/wedding-destination The David Boozer Hall is a large venue for banquets with catering available at the Winebrenner Scotland Campus. It is also home to a beautiful chapel, creating an all-in-one destination for rehearsal dinner, wedding, and reception with the beautiful backdrop of the Cumberland Valley. The facility can accommodate weddings in excess of 400.
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Historic Churches Across Franklin County Franklin County has many historic and beautiful churches with centuries of history behind them. With beautiful stained glass windows, classic architecture and beautiful scenic views, these breathtaking and beautiful buildings can add the charm and elegance of tradition to anyone’s special day.
Central Presbyterian Church Located in the downtown square of Chambersburg, Central Presbyterian Church was built in 1868. The church has a 186 foot tower created with the help of Miss Sarah Wilson, one of the founders of Wilson College. The church as two Tiffany stained glass windows that have been repaired and restored after a massive fire in the mid 30’s.
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FALLING SPRING This historic church was founded when the land was rented by Chambersburg town founder Benjamin Chambers. In return, he asked a rose be given to his descendents every year as rent and the tradition continues with the eighth generation descendents. This church, located at Falling Spring Creek, is a beautiful church for a traditional ceremony.
EMMANUEL CHAPEL Emmanuel Chapel, located on Penn State’s Mont Alto campus, was built in 1854, erected to serve workers at an iron-making operation on the land. This campus was believed to have been the worship site of well-known abolitionist John Brown. This picturesque chapel is a great place for weddings.
ROBERT KENNEDY MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN Church Kennedy Church was built in 1871 and features a Tiffany stained glass window, a historic cemetery and is a quaint spot for photographs and weddings.
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Wedding Services Franklin County’s home to beautiful venues, bed and breakfasts, chocolatiers, florists, tailors, bakeries and photographers all ready to make your special day an unforgettable experience.
Candy & Confections 717-375-4522 www.mrsgibblescandies.com
Nathan Miller
140 North 3rd Street #3 Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-496-8229 www.nathanmillerchocolate.com
Candy Kitchen
12 East Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-3969 www.The-Candy-Kitchen.com
Kuhn’s Kandies
3660 Scotland Road Scotland, PA 17254 717-264-3589
Lollipop Shop
112 East King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-530-1272
Mrs. Gibble’s Candies
7325 Molly Pitcher Highway Greencastle, PA 17225 12 │GREAT MOMENTS
Olympia Candy Kitchen 43 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-3282 www.olympiacandy.net
Zoe’s Chocolate Company 34 E. Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-387-5882 www.zoeschocolate.com
Florists
All Occasion Florist, LLC 166 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-9224 www.alloccasionflorist.pa.com
Eichholz Flowers
133 East Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-7131
Everlasting Love
1137 South 4th Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-5009 www.everlastingloveflorist.com
Fisher’s Florist & Greenhouse 700 East King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-532-5150 www.fishersflorist.com
Flower Basket & Gift Box
218 North Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-2247 www.flowerbasketandgiftbox.com
Green Arbor
11401 Buchanan Trail East Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-726-9344 www.TheGreenArbor.com
Crown Vetch Cottage
27 South Carlisle Street Greencastle, PA 17223 717-593-0866 www.crownvetchcottage.com
Philips Flower &. Gifts
From the Heart Gifts
Plasterer’s Florist & Greenhouses
Gardens by Grace
112 Oregon Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-2711
990 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-6188 www.plasterersflorist.com
Victorian Corner Florist & Fine Gifts
211 East King St. Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-530-5311 www.thevictoriancornerpa.com
Gifts
33 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-267-3177 www.gardensbygrace.com
Gift Enclosure
78 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-1695
Gypsie
21 North Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-0203 27 North Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-261-0203 www.lotusmoongallery.com
Oberholzer’s Candles & Crafts 15 North Main St. Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-360-0937
Craig’s Creations
309 Woodvale Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-261-9775 www.craigs-creations.com
(wedding photos & nuptials)
11143 Burkett Road Greencastle, PA 17225 717-597-1179 www.fromtheheartgiftsbysue.com
Lotus Moon Gallery
Carol & Company
Historic Locations
5047 Rolling Road Chambersburg, PA 17201
Willowtree Gifts & Flowers Boutique 11 East Baltimore Street Greencastle, PA 17225 717-597-1433 www.willowtreegifts.net
Allison-Antrim Museum 365 South Ridge Avenue Greencastle, PA 17225 717-597-9010 www.greencastlemuseum.org
Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-3467 www.conococheague.org
Franklin County Historial Society
175 East King Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-1667 http://franklinhistorical.org
Norlo Park
3050 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, PA 17222 717-352-7011 www.NorloPark.com
Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-4723 www.renfrewmuseum.org
Shippensburg Historial Society 52 West King Street
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Shippensburg, PA 17201 717-532-6727 www.shippensburghistory.org
Waynesboro Historical Society
138 West Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-1747 www.waynesborohistory.com
Jewelers
R E Jewelers Watch & Clock Repair
166 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-267-3320
Wedding Attire & Alterations
Snider’s Jewelers
339 North Main Street Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-328-2005 www.snidersjewelers.com
The Jewelry Shop
18 East Baltimore Street Greencastle, PA 17225 717-597-7993 www.thejewelryshop.biz
Pipes & Cigars Belle Jewelers Diamond Center
960 Norland Ave Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-9516
Gartenberg Jewelry
133 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-6700 www.gartenbergjewelry.com
Kendall Funk & Bismark 31 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-8634 www.kfb-jewelers.com
Ludwig’s Jewelers, Inc. 121 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-7693 www.ludwigsjewelers.com
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Boswell’s Pipe and Tobacco 586 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-1711 www.boswellpipes.com
Christie’s House of Pipes and Cigars
56 West Main Street Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-765-8129 www.christiespipes.com
Best Laid Seams
115 N. Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-516-1130 www.bestlaidseams.com
J&B Bridals & Formals 136 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-0138 www.jbbridals.com
Lyons and Company
83 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-9254
Wedding Cakes & Catering
Union Cigar Club
490 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-552-2049 www.unioncigarclub.com
A Matter of Taste
2134 Woodstock Road Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-262-2128 www.amatteroftasteonline.com
The Baking Divas
http://alifestudio.net
The Orchards
717-729-3046 www.thebakingdivas.com
1580 Orchard Drive Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-4711 www.orchardsrestaurant.com
Cafe d’Italia
9 North Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-262-4564
The Perfect Cake
2810 Lawyers Road Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-261-9517
D’Lish Bakery & Cafe
17 Shippensburg Shopping Center Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-477-2299 www.dlishcake.com
Fabio’s Events & Catering 6210 Lincoln Way East Fayetteville, PA 17222 717-352-7433 or 717-496-3022 www.fabiosevents.com
Savoy Catering Service, Inc. 11655 Anthony Hwy Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-2638 www.savoynow.com
Wedding Photography
Kathy’s Deli & Catering
33 North Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-267-2501 www.mainstreetdeli.com
11737 Country Club Road Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-765-0256 www.clarkphotography.com
Garman Photography
598 Mower Road Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-263-6329 www.garmanphotography.com
Aesthetic Life Studio 12420 Old Pen Mar Road Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-7201
Stop in and see our unique eclectic decor, gifts, antiques, furniture & fine silver jewelry
Tues-Fri. 10-5 Sat 10-4
Clark Photography
76 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-809-3817 www.jbryantphotography.net
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Hours
17 North Earl Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 814-525-9158 www.caraneil.wix.com/alittlecontrast3
J Bryant Photography Designs
891 West King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-477-8300 www.kathysdelionline.com
Main Street Deli
A Little Contrast Photography
27 South Carlisle Street, Greencastle, PA 717-597-0215 www.crownvetchcottage.com
Martha Buchanan Design
1560 Buttercup Drive Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-729-6882 www.mollymaephotography.com
Shatzer’s Photo Studios
213 N 2nd Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-4758 www.shatzerstudiosphotography. com
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Vince Ha Photography 717-372-8689 www.vinceha.com
Wedding Services
Wineries & Breweries
Also Nearby Adams County Winery
251 Peach Tree Road Orrtanna, PA 17353 717-334-4631 www.adamscountywinery.com
Hauser Estate Winery The Write Cup/ Anna’s Paperworks
14 East Baltimore Street Greencastle, PA 17225 717-597-1583 www.annaspaperworks.com
Elegant Alterations
23 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-267-3744
Keystone Classic Carriage
13752 Shimpstown Road Mercersburg, PA 17236 717-658-9451 www.keystoneclassiccarriage.com
LL Dee Jay & Transit Express 8428 Harper Drive Waynesboro, PA 17268 717-762-8697 www.lltransitexpress.com
Phantom Shadow Entertainment
25 South Queen Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-532-9618 www.phantomshadow.com
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GearHouse Brewing Co.
253 Grant Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-552-2427 www.gearhousebrewingco.com
Jan Zell Wines
251 Grant Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-553-9756 www.janzellwines.com
Tuscarora Mountain Winery 25 Lincoln Way West Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-261-9463 www.tuscaroramtwinery.com
Roy Pitz Brewing Company 140 North 3rd St. Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-496-8753
410 Cashtown Road Biglerville, PA 17325 717-334-4888 www.hauserestate.com
Reid’s Orchard Winery
2135 Buchanan Valley Road Orrtanna, PA 17353 717-677-7047 www.reidsorchardwinery.com
Rustic, modern or a Little Bit of Both! Rustic and barn weddings are not just a thing of the past. More marriages are taking place with more rustic and vintage styles! Many brides are also doing more to create the decorations themselves or to repurpose other things to create a unique event. While looking for vintage pieces for the wedding, try out Fittry’s Antique Barn & Flea Market in Fort Loudoun for unique additions from one of many vendors inside. For other keepsakes or trinkets, try Collectors Dream Antiques in Fayetteville, Country Time Treasures in Chambersburg or Four Dog Vintage Creations in Mercersburg. These local businesses are sure to please with one-ofa-kind pieces to make the wedding day special. Want something more modern? Brides and grooms are mixing it up with their own unique styles, from unusual footwear like sneakers and cowboy boots to non-traditional vows and invitations. For personalized additions, check out The Write Cup in Greencastle. Formerly known as Anna’s Paperworks, the shop makes custom stationary and wedding invitations to order. Rustic, modern or a mixture of both, a beautiful wedding day is in the cards with help from local Franklin County businesses.
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A Girls Get-Away in Greencastle Whether stocking up on gifts for the guests or just taking bridesmaids out for a day of shopping, downtown Greencastle is the place to be! From art classes to antique jewelry, second-hand but quality clothing and unique household items, Greencastle is filled with shops that are great for a girl’s day out. Joyful Arts Studio, located at 21 East Baltimore Street, holds painting classes, has a gallery of beautiful works of art and other group activities! the shop, located at 144 East Baltimore Street, is the destination for antiques, collectibles and decorative accessories! While walking down West Baltimore Street, stop at Inner Beauty to try on and buy fashionable clothing de-
signed to bring out every woman’s personal beauty! On 24 West Franklin Street, Upscale Consignment Shop, check out clothing, furniture, gold, silver and gemstone jewelry, collectables and more! For a little bit of the charm of cottage life, visit Crown Vetch Cottage at 27 S. Carlisle Street! The shop has an ever-changing selection of decor, gifts, antiques, accessories, jewelry and more! For some relaxation after a long day of shopping, check out The Write Cup on the square for delicious coffee, spacious room for lounging, chatting and to see the artwork being created at StudioU next door!
A GENTLEMAN’S DAY IN Chambersburg Before the big day, spend some time with the groomsmen in Chambersburg. Still looking for a gift for new wife or a gift for the family? Explore Gypsie, on the northwest corner of Memorial Square and The Gift Enclosure, 78 South Main, for distinctive gifts to show appreciation and affection on your special day. For something unique, try Lotus Moon Gallery, 27 North Main, which has original art and handmade gifts. For the bachelor party, check out Roy Pitz Brewery at 140 North Third Street. Taste test the Honest Ale and remember growlers make great gifts for the groomsmen. Last minute adjustments need to be made on the tux? How about other clothing? Check out Lyon’s & Company at the corner of South Main and Queen, offers fine tailored clothing, sportswear and accessories and shoes. Lyon’s has been keeping men stylish for over 100 years. For tuxedos and 18 │GREAT MOMENTS
more, check out J&B Bridals, 136 South Main, which along with their extensive bridal collection, has a great collection of suits for men. Best Laid Seams, at 155 North Main Street in Chambersburg, offers tailoring and other alterations for every suit or dress. Don’t forget Bowell’s Pipe and Tobacco at 586 Lincoln Way East, which sells tobacco and the finest pipes, as well as a smoking parlor with room for all of the guys. Union Cigar Club in Chambersburg, located at 490 Lincoln Way East, has just opened as well, with a wide array of cigars and room to watch the game and chat with friends.
Downtown Chambersburg is your one-stop destination for all your wedding needs! over 100 years. To look the very best for the big day, The Ring get your blush, mascara and other make-up from
Downtown Chambersburg has two, fine time-honored jewelry stores with a wide selection of jewelry, gift items, engagement rings and wedding bands. Gartenberg Jewelry, located at 133 South Main, has a wide range of beautiful rings to choose from. Ludwig’s Jewelers is just a few doors away at 121 South Main Street and has been serving customers for over 125 years!
Invitations & Announcements
Looking to send out the perfect wedding announcement and invitations? What about beautifully done wedding programs? Printaway, just off the square at 29 South Main Street, is ready to help with the special day. Be sure to ask about wedding discounts.
The Dress & Other Attire
The right dress means different things to different people. The professional bridal consultants of J&B Bridals and Tuxedos at 136 South Main, will help make the right choice. Gentleman, don’t be left out! Visit J&B for a wide selection of traditional and modern wear for the groom. For the men, Lyon’s & Company at the corner of South Main and Queen, offers fine tailored clothing, sportswear and accessories and shoes. Lyon’s has been keeping men stylish for
Merle Norman Cosmetics, 127 South Main, who are happy to help.
Wedding Planning & Photography
Take some of the stress out of planning the wedding...stop in at All About Weddings at 80 South Main Street. Remember the wonderful day forever with photos and videos from J. Bryant Photography on 76 South Main Street. Owner Jamie will take portraits of the happy couple from her studio or will travel on location. Carey on Photography just around the corner on Queen Street will preserve these memories.
Catering & Reception
Make sure to stop at Main Street Deli, 33 North Main for a catering menu. With so many good things to eat, it will be fun planning the reception menu. On the other side of Main Street, the Capitol Theatre, converted from a 1927-movie house, and the Woods Center Stage, are fantastic locations for a reception.
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k r a P & m u se u M w e Renfr Nestled in beautiful acres of green, Renfrew Museum and Park lies on a 200-year-old historic farmstead, located on Route 16 in Waynesboro. This gem of Franklin County is a beautiful location for an outdoor wedding and ceremonies as well as engagement photographs and nuptials! The location has an intimate feel, with a shaded raised patio behind the museum and a stone wall along the back of the museum yard creates a natural auditorium. Guests can enjoy the spacious property and scenery as they watch the happy couple say “I Do.” Renfrew Museum offers a variety of packages, including full day uses of their pavilion and outdoor area for wedding ceremonies. The museum grounds can also be rented for other get-togethers, including reunions, fundraisers and more. The park also contains a local play area for smaller children and the visitors center nearby as well offers a look at the past of Renfrew. Prices for wedding services at Renfrew Museum and Park are available by visiting their website at renfrewmuseum.org or by calling 717-7624723.
The Historic Royer Farmstead This farmstead, built in about 1812 by Daniel Royer, was a working industrial and dairy farm that he worked with his wife and 10 children. The Royer-Nicodemus House is now the center point of Renfrew Museum and Park. The home and 107-acres owned by the Nicodemus Family was willed by Emma Geiser Nicodemus and sister Hazel Geiser to the Borough of Waynesboro as a museum and park. Emma wanted the area to be named Renfrew to remember two sisters with that name who tradition says died on the property. With renovation and resoration, the area has been expanded to include a Visitors Center in the Victorian period barn, several restored outbuildings which include the smokehouse, milkhouse and Fahnestock farmstead with its barn and house. The park is open dawn to dusk year-round and the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday.
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Say yes to the dress! There is perhaps nothing as synonymous with weddings as the wedding dress. These beautiful, sweeping dresses can be shorter, decorated with lace, decorated with beading or be lined with satin, taffetta or silk. For many brides, finding the perfect wedding dress is the first major step on the road to planning the perfect wedding. For beautiful gowns and fittings, J&B Bridals and Formals is a one-stop bridal shop in downtown Chambersburg. This downtown shop has been operating for 30 years at 136 S. Main Street and is dedicated to helping women pick out their perfect dress, veil, shoes and accessories. J&B Bridals has been named in the wedding website The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” for 3 years in a row and has been voted as giving service “above and beyond” in the bridal industry. The store has thousands of gowns in stock, from wedding gowns, bridesmaids, prom gowns and tuxedos. J&B features many different styles including 22 │GREAT MOMENTS
Did you know:
White wedding dresses were made popular by Queen Victoria in 1840. The queen’s dress, a white gown with lace, was widely published and many brides chose the color after her.
work by Maggie Sottero, Morilee, Rebecca Ingram, Sottero & Midgley, and Allure Bridals gowns. Jackie Moore, sales manager and bridal sales consultant has helped many brides come in to find their gowns and has seen some styles return often. “Sleeves return often,” she said. “And many women come in looking for a wedding dress with a vintage style. They want a classic bridal look.” The biggest thing in for this year are beautiful backs on wedding dresses, Moore said, and this includes “sheer illusion backs with buttons” to create a striking look.
As well as more modern fashions, some old favorites are also returning, said Amy Gibson, bridal sales consultant at J&B. “Ballgowns are coming back,” she said. “Brides are into the idea of romantic and flowing dresses. Styles always cycle, like lace and also, straps are coming back after many years of strapless dresses being popular.” During a consultation and fitting, brides are given a spot with a consultant and from there, can try on dresses that pique their interest. Also, they can choose veils, shoes and other accessories. The consultants recommended brides bring any undergarments they would like to wear when trying on potential wedding dresses, as well as having an idea of a potential budget range and an open mind to try on different styles. And in terms of white dresses, 10% of brides now are choosing the bright whites, the consultants said. Champagne, ivory and light gold colors are big favorites in wedding dresses in the last few years. “The dress is really the centerpiece of your wedding,” Moore said. “We can help brides find the perfect fit for them that will fit every type of wedding.” As well as bridal dresses, the shop features men’s choices for weddings, groomsmen and proms, with traditional and more modern styles and colors. Their wide range of styles for all occasions is sure to please everyone in the bridal party. Have wedding party members out of the area? No problem. J&B can fit out-of-town groomsmen with coordination from the store so the wedding planning go on from all over the country! To make an appointment or any questions, call J&B Bridals at 717- 2630138.
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Bridal Gifts, Favors & More Wondering what to get the couple that has everything? What about those in the bridal party or the guests coming to the ceremony? Many brides buy small trinkets and gifts for their bridesmaids and other members of the wedding party. With all the hustle and bustle going on, bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts are often done last-minute but a little bit of planning ahead of time can go a long way. Franklin County is home to many gift shops and specialty
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stores that are sure to carry something for everyone from the maid of honor to the happy couple themselves. Here’s Looking at You is a fun, relaxed women’s boutique in downtown Chambersburg. Located at 123 S. Main Street, the shop sells fresh looks in women’s clothing by Tribal, Nic & Zoe, Iguana, Neon Buddha and other gifts including Thymes Lotions and clever greeting cards for every occasion. On West Seminary Street in Mercersburg, find the perfect gift at Bobbi’s Gifts. Soaps and scented candles line the homey store that sells vintage jewelry, honey, cards and more. With an inventory of 25 local artists work, this store is constantly changing! For a truly unique work of art, visit Burdette Ironworks. This ironworks and gift shop located at 5045 Steele Avenue in Mercersburg, is home to beautiful works of art forged by hand. Have a custom work molded by the master craftsmen! Looking for the person that has everything? Find the perfect out-of-the-ordinary gift at Hip Gypsy Emporium in
Chambersburg. This funky and ecclectic store carries jewelry, tye-dye, bags and accessories of all shapes and sizes for the inner hippie, flower child and free spirit. From bracelets to pickle forks, to pocket angels to wind chimes, Craig’s Creations takes silverwear and makes it new again. Using a ball peen hammer, Craig Fowler creates nubbles within the chime that makes the sound different in every piece and can use heirloom silver-
wear for a truly unique and personalized piece. Looking for something to add a touch of country? From the Hearts Gifts, located at 11143 Burkett Road in Greencastle, adds cabin accents to any place with custom country furniture, candles, tart burners, flower arrangements, potpourri and more. All pieces bought include free giftwrapping! There is nothing but natural and organic products for sale at Gardens by Grace in downtown Chambersburg. For the tea-drinker, get them the shops specialty; organic black, green, white, and red loose leaf teas. For a relaxing honeymoon, get the bride some of their lavender hand & body lotion or goats milk soap. Specializing in creating custom jewelry using elk ivories, Kendall Funk & Bismark Jewelers has unique and handmade rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, and bracelets for bridesmaids, the maid of honor or the mother of the bride. Handblown glass, handmade necklaces, pottery and other odds and ends, are to be discovered at The Garage Stu-
dios at 102 S. Main Street in Chambersburg. This collaborative studio space is home to local and regional artists with a managerie of styles. Maybe a fine piece of jewelry or a new watch is more the goal. Family-owned Gartenberg Jewelry offers a wide range of quality products. Want a gift that will never get old? Gartenberg carries Bulova clocks that range from mini collectibles to a full size grandfather floor clocks. Want to give the gift of art? What about paint or other art lessons? How about a new painting to grace the walls of the newlyweds? The Foundry at 100 S. Main Street in Chambersburg is home to an ecclectic mix of works of art by local artists, rotating exhibits and classes to learn more. Looking for the final touches to a gift bag? Grab a handwoven scarf or handbag. Handfired plant hooks, heart ornaments, earrings, magnets and full-size as well as mini paintings are some of their treasures. Give the gift that the happy couple will remember forever from Ludwig’s Jewelers. As well as gemstone jewelry, the store offers fine jewelry boxes, silver-accented picture frames and guest books and wedding cake knifes, all plated in silver.
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Something for everyone in Franklin County!
Weddings bring friends and families together. It is a good time to catch up and make memorable moments. Take a few hours to explore and enjoy Franklin County--the history, arts and entertainment, recreation and natural beauty, wonderful foods and warm hospitality of
charming communities like Chambersburg,Greencastle, Mercersburg, Shippensburg, Waynesboro and all the places in between. Historic and beautiful, Chambersburg is the seat of justice for Franklin County. Settled in 1734 by Scots-Irish immigrant Benjamin Chambers, Cham-
bersburg has long been known for its excellent location. Majestic Memorial Fountain marks the crossroads of the historic Lincoln Highway-U.S. Route 30-and Route 11. Raided, invaded, and devastated by Confederate firing of the town in 1864, the fountain and the bronze sentry are memorials to the soldiers of the Civil War and all Franklin County veterans. A trip to the Chambersburg Heritage Center, 100 Lincoln Way East, will put the county in perspective and give a good view of the county’s classic architecture. A tour of the Old Franklin County Jail and John Brown House on King Street are must-sees for history-buffs who like to experience history up close. The kids will like a stop at the
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doh-nuh-t company, who make fresh one-of-a-kind donuts made to order. Or, simply wind down at Roy Pitz Brewing Company and Beer Stube, 140 North 3rd Street, making craft beers since 2008. Old-fashioned charm and friendliness describe Greencastle perfectly. Located near the Maryland state line along the 1-81 corridor, Greencastle was founded in 1782 by John Allison, a personal friend of George Washington. First came the Baltimore turnpike and then the Cumberland Valley Railroad passed through town. Today visitors can glimpse vestiges of the era at the old passenger station along the high line at West Baltimore and Jefferson Streets and enjoy coffee, cocktails or more at The Highline Restaurant. Antiquers and ghost enthusiasts will love The Farmer’s Wife, 103 South Carlisle Street. Greencastle Antiques has a lot of hidden treasure, also ... sans ghosts. Allison-Antrim Museum is a heritage site that interprets ScotsIrish history and maintains a variety of exhibits, from rock and roll to baseball, the Civil War and Underground Railroad, and a collection of artifacts from the oldest, continuously operating drug store in
the United States-Carl’s Drug, which is still going strong. Kids will love Funcastle, 3054 Buchanan Trail East, with gocarts, mini-golf, batting cages, arcade and more. To visit Mercersburg is to step back in time. As the boyhood home of fifteenth president James Buchanan, Mercersburg offers rich colonial, Underground Railroad, and Civil War history. Settled
by James Black, a Scots-Irish immigrant, in 1730, the town was originally called Black’s Town. Take the historic walking tour of downtown, enjoy the wonderful early American architecture, and listen for the lovely 50-bell carillon of the Mercersburg Academy Chapel. Long Acres Alpaca Farm is a heavenly spot and home to award-winning huacaya alpacas. The views are amazing, and the alpaca are so sweet. While
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Shippensburg is another lovely town, settled by Scots-Irish immigrants in the 1730s. Shared by Franklin County and Cumberland County, and named in Norman Crampton’s book, 100 Best Small Towns in America, Shippensburg is wellknown as a college town. Throughout all seasons and year after year, beautiful Old Main stands as a hallmark of the University and the town of Shippensburg. In the mood for a hike, step onto the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail at Shippensburg Township Park, 304 Britton Road, The trail travels 11 miles to Newville. Walk as much or as little as you want. Enjoy walking, jogging, biking, horeseback riding, and non-motorized uses. Be sure to see Rachel’s Country Store as featured on National Geographic’s show for a marvelous selection of Old Order Amish goods. The whole family will like Tiny World, a miniature display of a town, complete with a town hall, fire station, and school. It is viewable year-round but amazing to see lit from Thanksgiving to New Years. you are in Mercersburg, check out the outstanding Moon Dog Pottery shop just outside of town. Check the PA Opry’s schedule to see if you can catch a Branson-Style variety show at The Star Theatre.
A fine-looking old factory town, Waynesboro’s prosperity developed as industry developed. Laid out by John Wallace in 1797, the town was first called Mount Vernon, then Wallacetown, Waynesburg, Waynesborough, and finally Waynesboro in 1831. Part of the unique beauty of Waynesboro is in the difference of the palatial, Victorian-era homes and the simple houses of the working-class people. The 1881 borough hall on Main Street shows the practicality of its residents. Be• Custom Cakes fore housing local government, the struc• Personalized catering • Professional staff ture was a fire company, a farmer’s market, • Wedding Receptions and an opera house. A side trip to the Ren• Casual Company Functions frew Museum & Barn will make your day. You can stroll through the 1800s farmstead at your leisure or tour the famhouse. Prop(717) 262-2128 erty is more than 100-acres, offers a picnic amatteroftasteonline.com and play area, a four square garden, and
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largest collection of John Bell pottery. Waynesboro is also known for its Destination ARTS! initiative. Store after store of local, regional and national art on-display in downtown. In addition to the five main communities, Franklin County has some special places with identities all their own. Places like Fayetteville, Orrstown, Path Valley, Fannettsburg, and Fort Loudon. If you are someone that just likes to see where the road leads, try visiting one of Franklin County’s towns- around the bend. Fayetteville is home to one of the country’s longest and most successful summer theatres- Totem Pole Playhouse. Just across the road is Caledonia State Park with swimming pool, hiking trails, picnicking, and pure relaxation. Stop too, if time allows, at the four buildings of the Fayetteville Antique Mall which are open seven days a week. Discover more...plan your visit at ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or by calling 1-866-6468060.
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Wedding Planning List
Before you walk down the aisle, everything from the food, entertainment, music to guest list has to be planned. It seems like a daunting task but don’t get stressed and instead, take the time before your wedding to plan. Follow our special wedding planning list to make sure everything is perfect for your special day!
12-24 Months
• Arrange for both families to meet
• Take an engagement photo • Announce your engagement • Set a wedding date • Hire a pastor/official to perform the wedding service • Select and book ceremony location • Select & book musician(s)/music for ceremony • Determine wedding style and number of guests • Establish a budget • Compile a preliminary guest list • Choose your wedding party • Send Save-the-Date cards or emails • Create your own wedding website • Start looking for a dress
• Arrange and book any transportation • Go over bridal shower/bachelorette details and the guest list with person hosting your party
3-6 Months
• Book the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner loca-
tions • Make childcare arrangements for your guests’ kids • Reserve all necessary party rentals and linens • Order wedding favors for your guests • Shop and reserve men’s formalwear • Finalize guest list, invitation wording, ceremony readings, vows, catering details and timeline of reception • Do a make-up and hair trial and book stylists • Shop for and purchase wedding rings 6-12 Months • Continue researching, interviewing and booking • Finalize honeymoon plans and obtain all necessary documents such as passports vendors • Choose floral designer and cake designer • Create your gift registry • Arrange hotel room blocks for out-of-town guests and book your own suite for your wedding night • Shop for bridesmaid/flower girl dresses 30 │GREAT MOMENTS
1-3 Months
• Mail invitations • Begin your dress fittings and buy appropriate undergarments before hand • Take a dance lesson with your fiancé if you’re feeling nervous about the first dance as a couple • Write thank you cards for shower gifts and any early wedding gifts received
• Pick up your gown • Confirm arrival times and finalize wedding timeline • Check the weather report and contact your venue to make sure a contingency plan is in place for bad weather • Start packing for your honeymoon • Pamper yourself with a facial or massage
The Day Before the Wedding
3-5 Weeks to Go
• Send out rehearsal dinner invitations. • Finalize and confirm wedding vows and reading • Finalize and confirm shot list with photographer/videographer • Finalize and confirm song list for ceremony, cocktail; hour and reception with DJ/musicians • Finalize and confirm timeline for the reception and who’s giving toasts • Finalize and confirm wedding night and honeymoon accommodations • Obtain marriage license and complete name-change documents • Pick up your wedding rings and proofread any engravings • Buy gifts for the wedding party and parents of the bride and groom • Have your final dress fitting
• Make sure all wedding-day items are packed/ laid out and ready to go (don’t forget the rings and wedding license) • Figure out tips and final payments for vendors • Assign someone to pack up your gifts/belongings after the reception (don’t forget the top tier of your cake) • Attend the rehearsal dinner. • Give out wedding party gifts • Take all favors, decorations to reception location • Exchange gifts with your fiancé • Try to go to bed early and get a lot of sleep
Wedding Day!
• Allow plenty of time to get ready • Greet everyone and thank them for coming • Enjoy the day you spent so much time planning!
1-2 Weeks To Go
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Consider Reid’s for your wedding rehearsal dinner spot! $1 off bottle of wine or 10% off purchase of 2 bottles or more!
Two great locations!
Reid’s Home Winery
Reid’s Winery Cider House
717-677-7047
717-334-7537
2135 Buchanan Valley Rd, Orrtanna Open Weekends May - December
400 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg Open Year Round!
We want to help make your wedding day special! The Gettysburg Wine & Fruit Trail members are: • Wineries • Distrilleries • Cideries • Breweries • Restaurants • Historic Inns • B&B’s
Let us help you plan your wedding, reception and rehearsal dinner. Visit us online for more information!
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Toasts & Blessings Weddings give life to all sorts of memories. Any
part of the nuptials can create a special moment for the bride and groom, families and friends to recall warmly in years to come. A genuine toast or a certain blessing can bring lasting and personal meaning to your wedding day. Wedding toasts are as much a part of the wedding as I do. Traditional etiquette gives the first toast to the father of the bride, then the groom toasts the bride, and the best man toasts the groom. Today, traditional order is being replaced by a more contemporary order where the best man offers the first toast, followed by the maid/ matron of honor and can even include the mothers of the bride and groom. In fact, any member of the wedding party can offer a toast. Also remember, another chance for wedding toasts is the rehearsal dinner. The host of the dinner usually begins the toasts, and from there, everyone can join in the praises. Sometimes it is difficult to pull together feelings and thoughts in a concise toast. A good way to convey sentiment is with a well-suited quote. Here a few possibilities: The best thing to hold onto in life is each other. -Audrey Hepburn Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance. -1 Corinthians 13:7 May all your troubles be little ones. -Irish proverb I wish you all the joy you can wish. -William Shakespeare’s” Merchants of Venice”
With a multicultural society, so many kinds of
weddings are possible, and honoring family heritage is a good way to add a little extra to your wedding. Or, perhaps the bride and groom have a special affinity to a foreign country or even plan honeymooning there. Then, sharing a blessing from that heritage can add special meaning. Here are a few some blessings from different cultures.
Wishing you A house full of sunshine, Hearts full of cheer, Love that grows deeper, each day of the year. -From an Old Welsh Blessing Now you will feel no rain for each of you will be shelter for the other. Now you will feel no cold for each of you will be warm for the other. -Apache Blessing May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow, May the soft winds freshen your spirit, May the sunshine brighten your heart, May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you, And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love. -Irish Blessing May the best you’ve ever seen Be the worst you’ll ever see. May the mouse never leave your pantry With a tear-drop in his eye. May you always keep healthy and hearty Until you’re old enough to die. May you always be just as happy As we wish you now to be. -Scottish Wedding Blessing (translated from dialect) May God be with you and bless you. May you see your children’s children. May you be poor in misfortunes and rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward. -Old Irish Blessing
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My Wedding Checklist: APPAREL
Gown Bridal Shoes Bridal Slip Lingerie Hosiery Jewelry Bridal Headpiece/Veil Bridal Gloves Bridesmaid Dresses Bridesmaid Accessories Bridesmaid Shoes Groom’s Tuxedo Groomsmen Tuxedos Garters Gown Preservation Alterations Going-Away Outfit Honeymoon Clothes Children’s Apparel
FLOWERS
Bride’s Bouquet Bridesmaid’s Bouquets Corsages Boutonniere Reception Centerpieces Altarpiece Pew/Chair Bows Throw-Away Bouquet Flower Girl’s Bouquet
STATIONARY
Invitations Announcements Map/Direction Cards Reply Cards Ceremony Cards Save-the-Date Cards Postage Calligrapher Newspaper Announcement Thank You Notes Rehearsal Dinner Invitations Bridesmaid Luncheon Invitations Bachelor Party Invitations Wedding Programs Address Labels
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RECEPTION
Location Fee Caterer Food Baker Musician Bartender Liquor Security Wedding Cake Groom’s Cake Cake Knife Cake Decorations Servers Table Decorations Other Decorations Dishes Glassware Napkins Linens Tables Chairs Guestbook Entertainment Rice/Rose Petals/Bubbles Parking Gratuities Limousine/Carriage Transportation Childcare Balloons
GIFTS & FAVORS Attendant Gifts Gift for Fiancé Favors
MISCELLANEOUS
Marriage License Bridesmaids Luncheon Hairdresser Manicure/Pedicure Manicure/Pedicure for Attendants Make-Up Wedding Planner/Organizer Consultant/Coordinator
Hotel for Guests
CEREMONY
Clergy Location Fee Alter Decorations Chair/Pew Rental Pew/Chair Decorations Guestbook Table Ring Bearer Pillow Flower Girl Basket Unity Candle Ushers Gratuity Transportation Childcare
REHEARSAL DINNER Caterer Bartender Liquor Tables/Chairs Decorations Security Music Sound System Guest Parking Dishes Centerpieces Linens Food Servers
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bridal Portraits Reception Ceremony Photo Albums Engagement Portraits
RINGS
Wedding Bands Engagement Ring Engraving
HONEYMOON
Airfare Accommodations Rental Car Entertainment Miscellaneous
Your happily ever after begins in Franklin County..... From beautiful beds and breakfasts to a wide array of rental services, venues, chocolatiers, florists and more, Franklin County has everything to make your wedding special!
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