Historic Shady Lane

greenhouse was stunning and I loved that the venue was a blank canvas, enabling us to really create our dream design for our wedding day. Caitlyn and the staff at HSL were so nice and wonderful to work with. The location was convenient to where our guests were staying in York. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue. Definitely would recommend HSL!

and the team made everything so easy. HSL is absolutely beautiful, conveniently located, and has the best staff. I want to relive our HSL dream wedding over and over again.

r a big fan of kids at weddings but we invited 20 kids under 12 and honestly, I barely saw them. They had plenty of room to run and play so no melt downs ! Overall, obviously I’m bias but the most beautiful venue I’ve been too!

an onsite reception tent. The only thing is you are not allowed access to the venue until 9am the day of the wedding which made it difficult to get all the decorations into the tent for the coordinator to set up. Beyond that, the place is perfect and we got sooo many comments on how beautiful of a venue we picked. I definitely recommend this venue!

was so nice having the two houses on property to get ready on! HSL was also not only helpful leading up to the wedding date but also on the day of. They worked great with my DOC and Caterer! I highly recommend HSL for your wedding!!

sites to chose from, that all have their own incredible views. We got married at the Rose Garden, and the pictures of the ceremony site are to die for. The Greenhouse was the most stunning site of them all (in my opinion) and so very unique to this venue itself. Our guests loved having cocktail hour in and around The Greenhouse. For the reception, the tent HSL provides is incredible, and you have so many options and space to organize all of the tables. Caitlyn, the venue coordinator, was tremendous to work with, and was very quick to answer any and all emails/questions we had for her. I would one million perfect recommend HSL to anyone looking to get married on the east coast. This venue is breathtaking, and you will not find one similar to HSL in PA and surrounding areas.

by Caitlyn who instantly made us feel welcomed. She was available at any time throughout the entire time we were engaged. The staff keeps the grounds spectacular. The day of ran so smooth. We had a beautiful sunny day and so enjoyed every single bit of it. I couldn’t even begin to think of anything else they could have done for us. 10/10 recommend from every single angle. We wish we could go back and relive our experience/special day again and again. Thank you thank HSL and staff, we are forever grateful for you!

. The venue is serene and free of any disturbing noises, allowing us and our guests to fully enjoy the day. There was plenty of space for everyone to relax and have a great time. The golf cart services were a thoughtful touch, ensuring that guests who needed extra help could easily get around. The staff were all super helpful and friendly throughout the entire process. We worked directly with Caitlyn, who was incredibly responsive and answered all our questions in a timely manner. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our special day. Highly recommend Historic Shady Lane!

ng process and the staff was amazing and so friendly day of. I'd recommend HSL to anyone looking for a venue for their wedding ❤️

. The grounds are beautiful, and to have a venue where the rain plan is just as, if not more, stunning than the original plan is SO rare. The candlelit garden party wedding I have been dreaming about for so long was 100% brought to life at HSL, rain and all! People are still raving about the venue, team, and smooth-ness of our wedding and I will forever be grateful we were a HSL couple!

are of all the set up and tear down for us. It was amazing but hard to choose from all their ceremonial options. Definitely look at this venue!

onally done and organized. The staff was outstanding. If you’re looking for an a venue that’s easy to work with. I highly recommend this one.

taken care of it is. We only toured this wedding venue and instantly fell in love with it even though there was snow on the ground the day we toured as the property has so many beautiful features including the greenhouse! Historic Shady Lane has so many beautiful options for ceremony sites and has separate bride and groom suites for the day of to get ready which are both well equipped for the entire day! We were able to spend our entire day on site getting ready, the ceremony and reception and they provided golf carts for easy and quick access around the property. Caitlyn and the HSL team are very responsive and helped make sure our day ran so smoothly along with our day of coordinator team from Sapphire Road. We truly could not have imagined a more perfect wedding venue than Historic Shady Lane!

p. We had the most beautiful bridal and groom suites to get ready in, and every inch of the grounds was well maintained, providing a TON of options for you to have your ceremony and cocktail hour spaces. They will really work with you on any vision to help bring it to life. On our day, it unfortunately rained, but the HSL team was ready for it and didn't miss a beat.. They helped us have the most beautiful ceremony in our back-up location, which turned out to be so gorgeous. We feel so thankful that we chose HSL because we don't think our wedding would've been so wonderful had we gone with another venue.

ery well maintained with many different choices for ceremony and cocktail hour locations (we were particularly fond of the Greenhouse Terrace with all of the hydrangeas). We were going for a garden party theme and HSL delivered on that vision perfectly. In addition to all of the beautiful outdoor locations, there was also a beautiful bridal suite for the Bride's party to get ready and a cool and relaxing den for the Groom's party to hang out and get ready. The bridal suite was incredibly open with a ton of natural light which was perfect for taking some of the best photos imaginable. The cottage where the bridal suite was in featured a ton of spots for photo opportunities all around the house. In terms of logistics this venue also delivers from the minute you book it to the end of your event. Throughout the entire process Caitlyn, the Venue Director, helped us every step of the way. She was responsive to questions and helped make all the planning and little details that much easier. The venue staff were incredibly helpful and made the day go smoothly (they even had golf carts so we could get around the property quickly and easily). Booking HSL was the best decision my wife and I made for our wedding and it truly helped the entire vision come to life. If you are reading this and are on the fence, I would say book it! There is truly something for everyone here. There are so many choices for ceremony location and different packages for to fit different budgets that I think any couple would be overjoyed to get married here. Thanks so much to Caitlyn and all of the staff at HSL for making our day truly unforgettable.

especially Caitlyn!

he wedding planning process. Despite having PLENTY of time, our early questions, wonderings, and worries were always answered promptly (even though I'm sure they were busy with various bookings). They provided a list of AMAZING vendors that worked seamlessly with the venue the day of our event. Caitlyn herself was always kind and beyond helpful. Wedding planning is so stressful, but her calm demeanor and her clear expertise made everything go smoothly. I had expected to be anxious, worried, and running around the day of my wedding, but Historic Shady Lane (and Sapphire Road day of coordination) truly made all of those worries disappear. The week of the wedding, I kept feeling like there should be more for me to do, but HSL totally had everything handled behind the scenes, so I could truly enjoy my wedding day AND the week leading up to it. If I did the whole wedding process over again, I would choose HSL again in a heartbeat. :) (and it goes without saying, it's the most beautiful venue, my guests are still talking to me months later about the woods, the gardens, the greenhouse, etc)

and there for any questions that you have. They truly make sure that your vision comes to life. This venue is magical and made my wedding day look like everything I had ever hoped for. I am so thankful I picked them for my wedding day!

ing was cleared and dried before our ceremony started. Our venue coordinator, Caitlyn was very attentive and answered all our questions in a timely manner! This venue is truly a dream with enchanted photo spots and a beautiful layout! Even the the getting ready spots were very spacious and accommodating! 10/10 recommend this venue!

at work there is evident through every interaction. You can tell that everyone who works on site genuinely loves their job and is dedicated to giving you the most wonderful wedding experience. We would recommend Historic Shady Lane to anyone who is looking for a wedding venue.

ained. The team was amazing and Caitlyn was quick to respond to any questions I had. We live on the west coast so she did a great job of making sure that I was able to visit the venue and do walk throughs when I was back east. If you are looking for a venue with a mixture of indoor and outdoor spaces I can not recommend HSL enough. Thank you Caitlyn and the rest of the team for making our wedding day a dream come true!

to work with throughout the entire planning process. She was responsive, kind, helpful, and patient with my indecisiveness. On the day of they absolutely knocked it out of the park. We had ~150 guests, and everything from start to finish was well coordinated, organized, and allowed all our guests to relax and have fun. Everything on the logistics side went completely smoothly. The grounds and landscaping were absolutely stunning and we're still getting compliments from all of our guests. On top of that, it was raining the entire morning of our wedding. The Historic Shady Lane staff was fantastic in helping us get a Plan B together for rain showers, and being totally flexible with us as we were watching the radar the whole day. I know there was so much more work done behind the scenes than I'm even aware of. Historic Shady Lane truly made our fairytale wedding dreams come true.

ul flowers and it made it so easy to decorate because it was just beautiful standing alone.

bank because of the natural beauty built in. Caitlyn was one of the best parts of the venue from communication, ideas and golf cart service day of she's a total rockstar and we were so thankful to her for everything because it wouldn't have gone smoothly without her support. Book here for an incredible day even with a rain plan!

le a tour. We looked at a few venues, but there was never really any question we would be booking HSL. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous, but still natural. Everything looks like it's out of a story book. Even though we had been to HSL for another wedding, there are so many options that we had no problem making the day our own. The spaces designated for getting ready made the morning so fun and convenient. There was more than enough room for everyone to get ready comfortably, jam to some music, and enjoy mimosas. The house for the bridal party especially made it easy to coordinate family members. Everyone on site was so nice and helpful. Communication was quick when we had questions and they provided us with some wonderful insight regarding vendors. I honestly don't think there is a more beautiful venue with more accommodating and helpful staff out there!

in California, my husband is from Ohio, I’m from New York, but we met in Pennsylvania. We wanted to go back to the state where it all started. We knew that the decision making and planning was going to be long distance… and I never expected how stressful that would be. The question soon became, “but where?”. The ask’s were simple, or so I thought. We wanted an outdoor venue, surrounded by ivy covered trees, a sprawling property with historical buildings placed throughout. If there was a greenhouse, that was an added bonus. This soon became an impossible search. Where to begin? I turned to Instagram and scoured through PA based photographers' instagrams to find inspiration. Just when I thought this method wasn’t working and that we’d have to resort to a wedding directory site… Historic Shady Lane appeared. Not only was it EXACTLY what we were looking for… it was more. They took care of everything - the tent, the tables, the chairs, the set up and breakdown. They had golf carts to help guests get to different parts of the grounds. They had spaces to get ready. The grounds are immaculate. The only thing you needed to do was make it your own - you chose the vendors, you made it “yours”. Just as every love is different, so is the look and feel of your wedding. I, personally, LOVED that. It would truly be OUR day. I knew instantly that this was the place where we would be getting married and it didn’t take much to convince my soon-to-be husband that this is where we’d be exchanging our vows. And with that, we made the decision. This next part will make anyone planning their wedding anxious. We put a deposit down… without having visited the grounds in person. Looking back, I would do it a thousand times over if given the chance to. It was one of the best decisions we made. The first time we visited HSL in person was 4 months before our wedding. How I wish I could relive that moment! It was everything we had dreamed it would be and more. We toured the property with Caitlyn and Mandy (our DOC). They stepped us through our day, and ran through so many of the details we (I) had been obsessing over the previous few months. There was no doubt in my mind that we had made the right decision. We planned everything from afar. To begin to tell you just how scary that is would not even begin to chip away at that kind of iceberg. It was terrifying! Enter HSL - the property director Caitlyn answered every question, soothed every doubt and stepped in to help at the last minute to help when some unexpected decisions needed to be made. Come the day of the wedding, the HSL staff guided and helped get our party and our guests get everywhere they needed to go. There was never a moment where someone was not available to help. Our day went on without a hitch. The act of getting married is nerve-racking enough… and to have a team of people behind you who do everything in their power to make it the best day ever for the two of you MEANS THE WORLD in your most anxious-nervous-excited moments. I can not thank the entire team at HSL for making our day the most perfect day. If you are thinking about having your wedding at Historic Shady Lane, stop thinking. It was one of the best decisions we made and we’d make the same decision if given the chance to do it all over again.

rea and it was perfect. The HSL staff really takes care of the grounds here and everything else within it. To be able to get ready on site is also great. The bridal suite is very spacious. We love it there and all of our guest could not believe we found a spot like HSL. Thank you for making our day great.

ferent ceremony sites and options for cocktail hour, decor, and reception it really can fit anyones style and give a timeless look throughout all the seasons. The bridal cottage and men's den amenities make for such an easy getting process as well. We love Historic Shady Lane :)

tely obvious how well the venue fit with the vision of our day. Throughout the course of wedding planning, the venue’s coordinators were more than willing to help us make sure that the venue lived up to our expectations for our day. The spaces provided for getting ready were fantastic, the ceremony space worked extremely well during our August wedding, and the greenhouse/patio and tent were excellent for our cocktail hour and reception, respectively. Historic Shady Lane was able to accommodate all of our guests and provided a fantastic outdoor setting (which was also great for COVID safety) that made our wedding day memorable and special, and we’d recommend this venue for others.

ed into a fairytale. Every single spot is picture perfect! The getting ready areas were incredible and able to accommodate our every need. They also provide golf carts which were amazing for us and our guests since it was so warm on our day. Caitlyn was a pleasure to work with, her and the staff at HSL were always very pleasant and helpful. We really loved the fact that there were so many ceremony and reception locations to choose from to completely customize your day to fit your aesthetic. With the help of the staff, the amazing locations, and the variety of packages we were able to experience a magical celebration that us and our guests will never forget! For that, we will forever be grateful.

lpful however the staff used for our actual wedding day we’re not very inviting. The golf cart drivers were not pleasant or friendly. They appeared as if my wedding party and bride/groom asking for rides back to the cottage/ to the reception was a serious chore that they didn’t want to do. All of our vendors were amazing however the venue doesn’t provide any- you must find/hire them on your own FYI.

llow you to have your ceremony and cocktail hour at various locations at the venue.

e entire day was absolute perfection. The entire staff/team always made me feel so supported, made sure I was never stressed, and took such great care of us the entire day. This venue is absolutely stunning and our "rain plan" was equally, if not more, dreamy than the original plan. That greenhouse is pure magic. I cannot recommend booking HSL enough! It was a day from our wildest dreams.

g! (Gillian) I wish I can relive my wedding day over and over again it was perfect!

able to have every part of our day at the venue made the day run so smooth and made me feel so calm as a bride. Caitlyn was amazing to work with and made the whole planning process so easy! There are so many different locations on the property to take photos and every single one is stunning! The tent was perfect for our reception and since it is such a blank slate we could make it unique for our day. All of guests commented how beautiful the venue was and loved the property. The golf cart staff was amazing on the wedding day, especially since it was so hot that it was nice not to have walk everywhere. Could not recommend Historic Shady Lane enough, I wish we could do it all over again!!

and our guests loved it as well.

incredible places for you to take your photos at! The reception tent is basically a blank canvas ready for you to put your unique twist on. We had a fusion Indian/American wedding which meant a lot of moving parts, 2 ceremonies and more. Caitlyn and her team at HSL were up to the task, so easy to work with and thorough in prepping for our wedding. We got so lucky with the weather, but the team was totally prepped for a rain plan just in case. Everyone we interacted with on the day of was so nice! We were thrilled to have had our wedding at Historic Shady Lane!

nvisioned...it was a fantastic celebration enjoyed by wonderful family and friends! Many guests commented that the grounds of the estate were beautiful, and it was the most unique and creative venue they had ever experienced 😀🎉 Your time and help throughout this process is much appreciated. You were great at lowering the stress level of the mother-of-the-bride and that was vital to all of our success! Thank you again for a tremendous experience from beginning to wedding day, and for the use of your wonderful facilities and grounds at Historic Shady Lane ❤

onsive to any questions we had. And they were stellar on the day of - everyone we interacted with was incredibly helpful and such a pleasure to work with. We were unsure about rain on the day of and even though we lucked out with great weather, the team was ready to execute a rain plan if needed. Couldn’t have asked for a better place for our special day.