Historic Hotel Bethlehem

he process. And she made minor changes without any big fan fare. And Kathy’s  assistance during the ceremony was priceless.  Thank you for taking care of us. Your staff were excellent and took care of everything.  Again thank you. Thank You to the Hotel Bethlehem. Dr Phil Taverna & Beth

sionalism, support, and guidance through the entire wedding planning process eased my nerves! Kathy walked us through every detail, from ballroom set up to our tasting. We loved our entire experience- the whole team, from the front desk to the waiters, made us and our guests feel special the entire weekend. Thank you for everything!!

and charm of the hotel draws you in, and the professionalism of the staff made my daughter’s decision to book this as her venue an easy task! From the very beginning, the entire team was welcoming, professional, and incredibly helpful—but we have to give a very special thank you to our wedding coordinator, Kathy Sanders. Kathy was an absolute gem to work with. From the initial tour of the hotel, planning meetings to the final send-off, she went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Her calm presence, expertise, prompt communication, and thoughtful suggestions made the whole process feel stress-free and enjoyable! The venue itself was stunning—our guests are still raving about the beautiful setting, delicious food, and flawless service. Amanda Merriman was amazing in assisting us in booking our wedding block of rooms. The evening of the wedding, Liz was assigned as our Maître d’. She made sure that everything ran smoothly, and my husband and I truly felt like we could relax and enjoy the celebration, knowing we were in such capable hands. The bartenders worked hard to ensure all of our guests enjoyed delicious cocktails! We’re so grateful to Kathy Sanders and the entire Hotel Bethlehem team for helping us create the wedding of our daughter’s dreams. We would wholeheartedly recommend the Historic Hotel Bethlehem to any couple looking for a magical and seamless wedding day! Thank you again for everything! Georgia Ruser

xpectations. From start to finish, Kathy was with us every step of the way and answered any questions that we had. The staff helped us create the wedding of our dreams and we are so blessed and grateful! Also, the food was amazing. We had multiple guests tell us that it was the best wedding food they have ever had (which that is super important to us because we feel like the food can make or break a wedding). I highly recommend considering Hotel Bethlehem for your wedding. You won't be disappointed!

e experience seamless. A joy to work with. The entire staff, from the moment we arrived, were welcoming and pleasant. The hotel rooms were spectacular and the views simply amazing. We came into the reception room early and Aude was so accommodating. “I’ve got you” He was 3 steps ahead of all of our wants and needs. We included him in our pictures because we will never forget his kindness and effort to make our day so incredibly special. All of the vendors that Kathy recommended were professional and pleasant to work with. She matched us with Stephanie to be the celebrant and we couldn’t be more pleased. She did an amazing job. While we were looking for venues we first encountered Coleen at the bar (she is the best bartender in the state) we were so glad to see her the morning after the wedding, for breakfast. We plan to be lifelong customers!! As one gentleman said to us, “you are family now”. They certainly made us feel that way. We give this hotel the highest of recommendations!! With much gratitude, Billy & Izzy

had a small, brunch wedding with about 26 people in the 1741 Terrace. The room is absolutely gorgeous all on it's own, but Amber and her team did an amazing job setting up flowers, centerpieces, etc. to make the room look even more elegant. Amber Grace was so easy to work with and really made the day special for us. She put in all the work behind the scenes and it really showed on our big day! The Hotel and the surrounding areas are so beautiful (we spent the weekend there afterwards). Amber gave us many options for food, drinks, event spaces, and all kinds of add-ons and we customized our package to fit everything we wanted. The food is AMAZING at Hotel Bethlehem and our brunch was delicious. We also added on the ice cream sundae bar and it was a huge hit! We love this place and would strongly recommend if you are looking for an elegant venue with delicious food and a warm and friendly staff!

istoric charm of the hotel provided a unique and beautiful atmosphere, and our guests really enjoyed both the event and their accommodations. Leading up to the weekend, the sales and hotel managers were easy to work with and communicative. They were helpful in coordinating the event details. That said, a few bumps behind the scenes kept it from being a totally seamless experience. The room block could only be booked by calling the hotel directly, and depending on who answered the phone, some of our guests were told the block didn’t exist. That created some unnecessary confusion and extra follow-up on our end. We also ran into some challenges with the payment schedule. There was a contracted timeline for deposits and final payments, but the hotel didn’t charge us as outlined. We discovered just before our second deposit was due that the first one had never been processed. Although we agreed to pay both at once, those charges still weren’t made; leaving us to pay in full the day of the event. With everything else going on that weekend, this added stress that could have easily been avoided. On the night of the event, the space we were given was smaller than what we had originally discussed, and there wasn’t a clear point person checking in with us. Despite those logistical issues, the welcome party itself was wonderful. Our guests had no idea anything was off. From a guest-facing perspective, it was a success. It’s a beautiful venue and overall a great place to host an event, but there’s definitely room for improvement when it comes to execution and internal communication.

particular helped everything go so smoothly, including answering all of my many, many questions via email and occasionally via phone call in the months leading up to the big day. Guests complimented the venue and all of our other vendors were familiar with the hotel, which was another reason why things probably went so well. The only two things that I wish had gone differently were that not every guest got a welcome bag upon check-in, while it seems others may have gotten extra. Also, right before our sparkler exit outside at the end of the night, our DJs announced that guests could leave their favors, drinks, etc. in the room, but when the guests returned, their stuff was gone (not anything important like purses or coats, but still). However, really these minor inconveniences pale in comparison to the stellar service and all-around great experience. I would definitely recommend the hotel as a wedding venue, and my husband and I will enjoy celebrating our anniversaries there.

onal. The staff was incredibly responsive, answering every question we had and ensuring we were fully prepared for the big day. Emilie, our wedding coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with. She was organized, calm, and truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day seamless. She made us feel like we were her top priority, and thanks to her, everything ran perfectly without a single hitch. The venue itself is stunning, especially with the winter decorations that created a magical atmosphere. From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony, reception, and even the send-off brunch, every detail was taken care of. Once we handed over our decorations to the hotel staff, they completely brought our vision to life and transitioned flawlessly between the ceremony and reception spaces. The food was another highlight! Our guests loved the variety of options at the rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, and reception. The ice cream station during the reception was a huge hit—such a fun and delicious touch that had everyone talking. The accommodations for our guests were top-notch, with many of them praising the comfort and convenience of staying at the hotel. And the private cocktail hour for us, the bride and groom, was such a thoughtful and special touch that we’ll always remember. On the wedding day itself, the maître d’ was outstanding. They made sure we were well taken care of, guiding us through the day with ease and ensuring that we could truly enjoy every moment. Overall, the Historic Hotel Bethlehem provided the perfect setting for our wedding weekend. Every aspect—from the rehearsal to the ceremony to the reception and beyond—was flawless, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. If you’re looking for a venue where you and your guests will be treated with the utmost care and professionalism, we highly recommend this amazing venue!

ng was beautiful. We also held a morning brunch and another day had breakfast in the Tap Room lobby. Each occasion was wonderful. Kathy Sanders in particular made the planning and execution easy and elegant.

ecorated beautifully for Christmas (even in mid-January) and the Terrace Room was the perfect size for our small wedding of around 50 guests. Hotel Bethlehem was very accommodating and flexible regarding our vendors, guests staying in the hotel block, and our setup/tear-down. My wife and I would certainly recommend Hotel Bethlehem--you can't go wrong here for a wedding in the Lehigh Valley.

our wedding everything we could have dreamed of. She was excellent at communicating timelines and various options. She listened and collaborated on all of our ideas (even the last minute ones)! Kathy helped us adjust our packages at the last minute when we had more guests coming than originally anticipated. She helped us change our floorplan a week out. She could not have been more magnificent to work with. Planning the entire wedding ourselves, I was so stressed and could not foresee how the entire vision would come together. When I walked into the grand ballroom, all of my (pretty high) expectations were blown away. Liz, our maître d, was excellent and was always around for questions, or to get us whatever we needed! Because of her amazing contacts, Kathy knew all of our outside vendors and that made the coordination process that much more seamless. Our guests were blown away at the quality of food, service, and beauty of the space. Even when the night was over, they helped bring things to our suite and stored floral arrangements until we could coordinate picking them up. The bellhops, especially Trevor, made loading all of our decor and flowers so easy. I cannot thank Hotel Bethlehem enough for the beautiful experience they gave me, my husband, and our guests. Please do yourself a favor and book this venue!

ate to host our wedding at Hotel B, even though it is one of my all-time favorite hotels. Second, I'm a corporate event planner. I worked for one of the largest employers in the Lehigh Valley for 11 years & I'm now an Event Project Manager for the 3rd largest company in the world. I've planned events all over the country & have worked with hundreds of hotels, conference spaces & vendors. We ended up hosting our wedding at the Wilbur Mansion & things were scattered at best. Calls/emails were not responded to until it was the 2nd, 3rd, 4th time I reached out. We had our tasting & the food/drinks were great. But, at the tasting the event manager mentioned we would only have 30 parking spots allotted for guests. I was confused since we were inviting & contracted for over 115 people. I asked where everyone else should park, she said that it was up to me to figure out. She also said I had to provide the Wilbur with a list of who would be using the 30 spots prior to our wedding. I asked if I could print out cards numbered 1-30 & the first 30 people to arrive would get a spot – nope they needed the list beforehand. If you think about this like an event planner, I have to include some type of info in the wedding invitation regarding parking which meant I needed to determine who of my guests would get the 30 spots in advance & hope they could come to the wedding! This was an unnecessary complication that caused a lot of reworking the invites at the last minute. Hotel B agreed to let our guests park in their overflow lot. I had to arrange & pay for a shuttle to take people from this lot to the Wilbur & back. I wanted to send in a few boxes to the Wilbur prior to our wedding. I asked the hotel to keep everything onsite in the couple days leading up to our event. The event manager said “you can send it in, but I can’t guarantee it won’t be stolen”. As someone who has worked with hotels across the country, I have never ever heard this response before. Hotel Bethlehem came to the rescue AGAIN. We had decided to stay & have our guests stay at Hotel B due to the number of rooms we would need & the proximity to Main Street provided more for our varied group to easily do throughout the weekend. Hotel B said yes to keeping our boxes so I could have everything close. To put it in perspective, the guest experience director of Hotel Bethlehem personally made sure all of the boxes I shipped in were already in our room upon check in. She knew we were hosting our wedding at another venue & still went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was perfect. The night of our wedding, we came back to Hotel B to strawberries & champagne in our room– you can not beat this type of customer service, care & concern. If you are considering hosting a wedding at the Wilbur, be prepared to be stressed out, worried & frustrated the entire time. You might think you are organized, but it is no match for the level of disorganization & lack of communication at the Wilbur. Hotel Bethlehem provides a level of calm confidence, professionalism & customer service that the Wilbur does not come close to. Everyone on the staff will treat you & your guests like a favorite family member. They will make sure that your wedding feels like the most important event they’ve ever had the pleasure of hosting.

I created a memory of a lifetime in the exact way that I envisioned it.

ly showed us that they cared that we had a great day! I can not say enough wonderful things about the hotel and the team they have there!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!

oms are stunning, and guest rooms are small but luxurious. The planning experience was made easy with assistance from Emilie- should note that most coordination was done from our home, 3hrs away! Our maître de was extremely helpful and involved throughout our reception. We had the best night we could possibly imagine and would recommend to anyone :) Thank you! xoxo Forrest & Carolyn

for us on the day. It is a beautiful property, with many options to hold the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception as well as for photography. From the moment we visited the venue for the first time, to the wedding day itself, the service and care received from the Hotel Bethlehem team was outstanding. Kathy Sanders was very helpful, easy to work with and very professional in guiding us through the process of planning the event at Hotel Bethlehem. On the wedding day itself, everything was perfectly organised, the events ran smoothly and the staff were super friendly, efficient and unobtrusive. The hotel team worked seamlessly with our wedding planner and all the vendors. There are extensive menus to choose from, both for cocktail hour and dinner and the food on the day was delicious, served fresh and well timed with the proceedings and enjoyed by all. The location in the town of Bethlehem makes for a great wedding location, with many other activities and attractions in this beautiful Pennsylvania town.

ping to make Kate’s dream come true! The Terrace Room was beyond incredible. So beautiful! Having the cocktail hour in the lobby was perfect; everyone seemed at home. Everyone told us how wonderful the food was. They felt like their special dinner was made just for them! We felt that way too. Thank you so much to the chefs and their staff for working so hard for us! But especially, thank you to you and your staff for making everything look so easy when we all know that it takes a lot to do what you did for us. Everyone was so friendly and helpful and kind. It’s something that Kate and Charlie will never forget. People have said to Steve and I that it was an honor to be a part of Kate and Charlies special day and they didn’t want it to end; for us, it was an honor having you and your fine staff work with us! Thank you so much, Mary Alice and Steve

ethlehem apart from other venues in the Lehigh Valley area. Kathy offered valuable recommendations, helped accommodate special requests, and answered all of my painstaking questions. The Mural Ball room is a beautiful setting for a classic, timeless wedding. Our out-of-town guests found the hotel and historic Bethlehem very charming.

nxiety at bay! The venue was stunningly gorgeous and everyone had a great time. Thank you so very much for helping us create such a special and beautiful memory!

the very talented Emilie who helped to give us the wedding of our dreams! She was attentive to all the small details & made sure all of our requests were met!

ped right in and did such a wonderful job. She made me feel so much less stressed and she was so attentive to my vision. Wedding day went so smoothly, thanks to Kathy and Kim. They both organized everything so perfectly and seamlessly that I enjoyed the entire day with no stress. Our ceremony in the mural room was perfect with the beautiful Christmas tree. Cocktail hour on the balcony was the perfect space for our guests to mingle. The Grand Ballroom made all my wedding dreams come true. It was absolutely perfect. Our guests loved it and we will remember this day for the rest of our lives.

at coordinator and was great to work with. She was very organized and helped with all the details. If you’re looking for a classy, beautiful venue. Hotel Bethlehem is the place to go!

out the entire process. The beautiful room, food and service was exceptional!

to end, our two-year planning process was incredible. Kathy and her team are punctual, professional, and extremely easy to work with. On our wedding day, we were waited on hand and foot and our Hotel Bethlehem staff made sure all of our guests were comfortable and taken care of. They also assisted in coordinating the places/timing of all of our outside vendors and truly executed every second of the day seamlessly! It honestly felt like a dream. Anyone looking to get married in the Lehigh Valley, you can trust this venue. 10/10!

very willing to answer all our questions. Our initial wedding coordinator relocated to another state in the middle of the process, and it was a seamless transition to Emilie, who made us feel very taken care of. From beginning to end, we were given excellent ideas, they held an event at the Hotel where the bride and groom could have a tasting and see examples of wedding vendors' products, all their vendor recommendations were outstanding, they checked in with us about items we needed to provide before the event. And then on the actual weekend, we felt like we could relax and enjoy the wedding! Our guests also raved about the Hotel and how warm the staff was. Highly recommend reserving the Governor's Suite if you plan on the bridal party getting ready together. It was spacious enough to accommodate our bridal party of 9 comfortably.

o all of our needs. Our wedding coordinator was Sales manager Kathy Sanders. She attended to all of our needs and was very responsive to all of our questions. We received many compliments on the wedding.

ing day itself, she kept us calm and happy. She completely redid the bustle of my dress when my seamstress messed it up, I wouldn't have been able to dance or enjoy my night without her help! We had the time of our lives and are only sad that it's over. Book this venue!

usband Alex. We first met with Kathy 2 years ago after looking at several venues for the wedding reception. None came close to Hotel Bethlehem in style, wedding planning, options and location. Our event was in June of 2022 and it was SPECTACULAR. Kathy’s recommendations for the Florist, Band and Limo delivered exceptional service and their prior experience/familiarity with Hotel Bethlehem made the entire process easy and worry-free. The impeccable service and incredible food during cocktail hour and dinner made for an unforgettable experience for our Family and Friends. Special thanks to all the staff at Hotel Bethlehem from the attentive Bellman/reception to all the servers for keeping our guests from waiting/wanting for anything. Jenny Kozuuch (Manager) and Kristina Gomez (Maitre d) ensured that the entire celebration ran smoothly. Definitely a shout-out to the Bartenders Mike Brown and Kelly Moran. Kathy Sanders and Hotel Bethlehem truly delivered an evening of celebration that our Family and Friends will remember for a lifetime. It was their attention to detail, planning, communication, experience, and sincerity that made it happen. All I can say is, if you envision your Wedding reception as described above start with Kathy at Hotel Bethlehem. Thank you everyone at Hotel “B”. Ken

f the 1741 on the Terrace room perfect. The food was terrific as were the appetizers and yummy cocktails. The historic details of the 100 year old Hotel Bethlehem made the ambience so super special. The staff was so wonderful and kind and were always there to assist with any detail needed.

dream come true. Cannot recommend it more! We love Hotel B!

gave words of encourage and reassurance the day of, and the hotel staff's service was impeccable. The food was delicious. At the end of the night we found our room laid out beautifully with a bottle of Champagne and a spread of food we hadn't gotten to eat. They thought of everything to add touches of luxury to the day. And the view from the Terrace was breath taking! It is the perfect setting for a dream come true.

ce working with Kathy to make our wedding day perfect. She was professional and extremely responsive throughout the planning, rescheduling, and re-planning process. In short, she was wonderful to work with. The venue is just stunning - we were lucky enough to have our wedding there while it was decorated for Christmas, and it was just so classic and gorgeous. The food was delicious; every vendor we worked with was excellent (we used almost entirely vendors from the Referred Vendors list from the Hotel); and each staff member we encountered was just amazing. Our guests were so impressed with the venue and the food. I could not recommend this venue enough to prospective brides.

. We were devastated when we needed to postpone our wedding from August 2020 to July 2021. However, Hotel B was extremely understanding and flexible! Kelsey was incredibly responsive during our planning period from December 2020 until May 2021. Bethany took over from there and continued to provide great service and answer all our questions. We decided to have our rehearsal dinner at the Hotel as well, and we were stunned at how lovely it was! Amazing service and our family and bridal party raved about the food! It was all so convenient to practice the ceremony and just walk right upstairs to dinner. Afterwords freshen up in our hotel rooms and head out down Main Street to continue the festivities (of course). The day of our wedding I felt so relaxed based on the staff and our coordinators preparedness. We had our ceremony in the Mural Ballroom and then headed upstairs for cocktail hour and reception in the Grand Ballroom! My husband and I really appreciated the hospitality suite complete with drinks and our cocktail hour food for us and the bridal party. It was great to fuel out before heading out to chat with our guests! I cannot stress this enough—the staff at Hotel Bethlehem is AMAZING! I truly felt special as we constantly had staff (shoutout to Martin!) check on us, getting us drinks, notifying us our entrees had arrived, etc. Not having to worry about moving decor, guest books, etc and having it all taken care of is a DREAM. At the end of the night a bottle of chilled champagne and our wedding cupcakes were waiting for my husband and I in our bridal suite. So sweet! I could go on and on, but if you are looking for a wedding venue in the Lehigh Valley you need to book Hotel Bethlehem!! Thank you all again!

et up exactly how we wanted. Kara was awesome and didn't let one thing go wrong during the reception. We would highly recommend having any event at the hotel, especially with this groups of people! Thank you for making our special day absolutely perfect!

ineries, country clubs, restaurants and hotels. We chose Hotel Bethlehem for it’s history, charm, location, view, reputation and ability to accommodate overnight guests. It was also great for the pre-wedding get together, after wedding late night party and after wedding brunch! I had no idea how important the person you work with at your chosen facility would be, nor how a seasoned team at the facility really matters. Every employee at Hotel Bethlehem was accommodating and helpful. Kathy Sanders is the consummate wedding concierge. Her experience and poise were impeccable throughout our whole planning, covid delay and execution of our daughter’s flawless reception. I can’t thank Kathy enough for helping this frazzled MOB/wedding planner! We had about 135 guests attend in the Grand Ballroom, which was the perfect size with lots of room to spread out and not feel congested. It enabled us to have the “Magic Mirror” photo booth from Rockin Ramaley set up in a corner in the ballroom so our guests didn’t have to miss out on anything.