Scranton, PA Wedding Venues

Broadly speaking, couples looking at Scranton, PA wedding venues will find two categories to consider. There are a handful of banquet hall-style venues in downtown Scranton, and then there are a variety of more rustic venues scattered through the surrounding area. Sylvan Ridge Farm is one of the latter, set at the eastern end of the Poconos, a straight shot from Scranton along I-84. We absolutely love our Scranton couples and their deep connection to the Pocono region! 

Why Consider Scranton PA Wedding Venues?

Spring-boarded into popular consciousness by The Office, Scranton is the largest city in Northeast Pennsylvania and a major cultural center for the Pocono region. 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.

Perhaps best known for Steamtown National Historic Site, downtown Scranton leans into its history as a railway hub and a coal & iron town. It’s also the home of professional hockey and baseball teams. With low cost of living and an increasingly revitalized city center, Scranton’s appeal to young professionals is growing by the year.

The rich beauty of the surrounding area is also a key part of Scranton’s identity. Locals have easy access to a wide array of outdoor activities year-round, from winter skiing to summer river trips and beyond. With all this natural splendor, many couples are understandably looking for nearby wedding venues that provide a picturesque outdoor backdrop for their wedding.

How to Choose a Scranton PA Wedding Venue

As mentioned above, the first choice couples comparing Scranton, PA wedding venues need to make is whether they want to hold their wedding in the downtown area or in the surrounding countryside. A major factor here is your desired pace for both the wedding day itself and days before and after, whether a weekend or midweek stretch!

Banquet hall-style venues in the city center will generally limit access to certain hours on the wedding day, possibly with limited early access for some setup or a rehearsal. While plenty of couples find a way to make this compressed timeline work, we at Sylvan Ridge Farm think of weddings differently. Here, couples and their wedding parties stay on site for multiple nights and have exclusive venue access throughout their stay for setup and relaxation alike.

For couples leaning towards a venue with a natural setting and more relaxed timeline, Sylvan Ridge Farm is a unique option that’s just far enough away for Scranton guests to feel like they’re headed to a special destination, but close enough for folks to drive home at the end of the night if they choose. 

Our proximity to Scranton is a great starting point, but clearly couples will have to consider more than simply location. Sylvan Ridge Farm’s winning combination of natural beauty, generous long-format wedding packages that include on-site lodging AND coordination, and vendor flexibility make us the ideal match for many Scranton couples. 

Speaking of vendor flexibility, we understand this is a key concern! We have a carefully curated Preferred Vendor List full of top tier suggestions, but if you’re coming from Scranton, there’s a good chance you already have a few vendors from your neighborhood in mind. Whether it’s a favorite restaurant that does off-site catering or a local DJ/photographer/florist, at Sylvan Ridge Farm you have full control over the pros you bring in for the big day.

What's Next?

If you’re feeling out Scranton, PA wedding venues and Sylvan Ridge Farm has piqued your interest, please take a look at our pricing here or reach out to set up a tour! Hopping on 84 and taking the scenic drive to Milford to see the property in person is the perfect next step to see if this might be the venue for you.