In the world of modern weddings, there's a key question couples face early in the planning process: should we pick a wedding venue with lodging? At first, this may seem like a six of one/half-dozen of the other tossup––whether at the venue or at a hotel or rental house, you'll pay for accommodations for yourselves and your wedding party either way, right? But if we dig a bit deeper, the unforeseen benefits of onsite lodging may come as a surprise!

With its picturesque mountain setting and rich working class history, Scranton is a natural spot for engaged couples with ties to the area to consider for their wedding.

Barns have become a staple of Pennsylvania weddings in recent decades, and there's no shortage of reasons why. They are architecturally timeless, with an aesthetic character usually lacking in the ballrooms and country clubs that previously dominated the industry. They're often blank slates in terms of decor, meaning they can be "dressed up" for black tie events, adorned rustically for country-themed affairs, or anything in between. Perhaps most importantly for many couples,