A Look at the Average Wedding Cost in Lancaster

No matter how fun it is to plan a wedding, the biggest concern (and likely the largest source of arguments for couples), is deciding on a budget. Between figuring out a caterer, picking out a dress or tux, deciding on a venue, and all of the other crucial details of a wedding, you may be wondering what the average wedding cost is in the Lancaster area.

At Melhorn Manor, we’re always trying to help out stressed couples wherever we can. Your wedding budget doesn’t have to be a source of stress if you know what to expect. So to assist couples with budgeting and planning a wedding, we took a look at the average cost of holding a wedding right here in Lancaster, Pa.

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Why Melhorn Manor is Your Perfect Barn Wedding Venue

Picking out a wedding venue is a big step for most couples and can sometimes be overwhelming. There are so many factors to take into consideration like size, location, parking, amenities, and a handful of other dynamics as well. If you’re looking for a barn wedding venue, that list of factors probably got even bigger! So, where do you even begin when you’re looking for that perfect place for the big day?

According to The Knot, there are over 500 wedding venues in Lancaster County alone—that’s a lot of choices to make! And if you’re looking to celebrate the rich history that the county has to offer by choosing a barn wedding venue, that list doesn’t get narrowed down by a lot.

Luckily, when you’re looking for the best barn wedding venue in Lancaster County, you don’t have to look any further than Melhorn Manor.

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What You Should Know Before Hiring a Wedding Caterer

Your wedding day is likely one of the most important days of your life. It’s a time when your closest family and friends come together to celebrate the love between you and your bride- or groom-to-be. Despite all of the stress, most people know how important it is to book your vendors way in advance, but there’s one, in particular, we want to discuss today—your wedding caterer!

There’s not much that brings people together better than food. Whether you’re doing a seven-course meal, having a buffet, or even bringing in a few food trucks, the food (and maybe the drinks) are what people tend to look forward to the most at the wedding. Well, except maybe spending time with the happy couple!

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How to Not Become Overwhelmed by Planning a Wedding

First things first—congratulations on your engagement! You’re about to dive headfirst into a year or more of whirlwind wedding stress, planning, budgeting, and probably more headaches than you can count. You’ll be visiting venues, cake tasting, choosing your vendors, picking a theme, coming up with a guest list, and much, much more during this busy time.

So our second bit of advice? Don’t panic. When you book your wedding with Melhorn Manor, you can take comfort in knowing you’re in the hands of the professionals. We hope that our beautiful and peaceful wedding venue—located in the heart of rural Lancaster County—will relieve your wedding anxiety and help ease the stress that comes with planning a wedding.

To help out, we’ve put together a few tips and tricks for getting rid of some of that all-too-familiar wedding stress. Just remember—you’ve got this, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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