Here at Bramblewood, we believe that there is no better accompaniment to love and celebration than the beauty of nature. From hills dappled with wild flowers to our fresh home grown produce and farm to table menus, the experience is pure and elegant. The centerpiece of our venue is an expansive open span barn with a cathedral arched wooden interior that can accommodate up to 275 guests. We also offer an outdoor ceremony site overlooking our pristine lake. The Bramblewood experience is largely customizable and able to accommodate a range of styles and requests. We welcome you to contact us with any questions about our destination. We look forward to bringing your dreams to life and helping you make your day everything you have hoped for and more.
The Barn
Bramblewood's reception space is a breathtaking open span, wooden arched barn with a soaring 30 foot ceiling. The barn has ample space for you and 275 guests to dine and dance the night away. The barn's natural wood beauty and cathedral arched beams are the perfect backdrop for your personalized wedding decor. The many strands of light that illuminate the barn create an intimate and romantic ambiance.
Lakeside ceremony
You will feel as if you are stepping away from the rest of the world as you walk down a long tree lined path then through a set of vintage doors to this stunning view of Bramblewood’s truly one-of-a-kind lakeside ceremony site. An outdoor room at it’s best, nature could not create a better space to honor the love and joy of your wedding vows. Bramblewood’s ceremony site includes custom wooden pews that seat 150 guests and views that will be sure to impress. Want to see more? Schedule a visit!
A 2025/2026 Wedding at Bramblewood Includes:
Reception in our stunning cathedral arched barn for up to 275 guests on a Saturday and up to 200 guests on a Friday or Sunday
Reception area includes seating and tables (8 foot banquet tables and Fruitwood Chiavari chairs) for up to 200 guests and lighting to set the perfect romantic ambiance *For a Saturday wedding, if guest count is above 200, additional tables and chairs must be rented
Secluded outdoor ceremony site with custom-made wood pews overlooking our expansive lake
Cocktail lawn, a lovely outdoor extension of the reception space
Umbrellas and lawn furniture with seating for approximately 30 guests
Lawn games (ring toss, giant tic-tac-toe & corn hole)
Spacious cottage full of natural light for wedding preparation before the ceremony (typically used for bride & bridesmaids)
Onsite luxury restroom facilities
Access to picturesque farm areas for photos the day of the wedding and for an engagement photo session (by appointment)
One hour use of property for rehearsal the day before the event
Depending on staff & venue availability, rehearsal may not necessarily be in the evening
Parking staff to direct your guests and facilitate parking
A golf cart to shuttle non-ambulatory guests to and from the ceremony site
Venue Manager to facilitate & oversee venue set up and property management
Set up and clean up of the venue (ask us for more details!)
Day of Wedding Coordinator providing full service wedding coordination from the moment you and your guests step onsite. See more details below.
Use of our exclusive décor collection which includes table décor, table numbers, centerpiece items, votive candle holders, decorative signs, and much more!
Complimentary cold bottled water and white parasols for shade (and photo opps) are available at the ceremony site
Use of the property times:
Saturday Wedding - 12:30pm-11pm*
Bridal preparation cottage is available for use from 12:30pm until the beginning of the reception
A 6-hour window between 4pm-11pm for the ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception
Friday/Sunday Wedding - 2pm-10pm*
Bridal preparation cottage is available for use from 2pm until the beginning of the reception
A 6-hour window of 4pm-10pm for the ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception
*All personal belongings must be removed from the property within half an hour of the event end time
The fee for everything listed above is:
Saturday: $13,400 for weddings of 200 guests or less / $14,900 for weddings of more than 200 guests
Friday: $8,900 for weddings of 100 guests or less / $9,900 for weddings of more than 100 guests
Sunday: $8,400 for weddings of 100 guests or less / $9,400 for weddings of more than 100 guests
4% gratuity to wedding day coordinator / $1000 premium date fee added for September & October dates / $500 discount for a ceremony offsite
In order to reserve a date, we require a $2000 non-refundable deposit via check payable to Bramblewood, LLC, cash or credit card along with a signed contract. Please note there is a 4% processing fee for credit card payments.
For more details, to schedule a visit, or to ask a question, contact us!
Day of Wedding Coordination
Your wedding package includes full service Day of Wedding Coordination from the moment you step onsite. In addition to the venue manager and venue staff, you will have a dedicated Wedding Day Coordinator who works for you to make your day flawless. She will do all of the following on and before your wedding day.
Bramblewood Guide- Access to our comprehensive and detailed planning tool/document, specially designed to lead you through planning a wedding at Bramblewood
Walk-Through Open Houses- reserved exclusively for booked Bramblewood couples and taking place on select Saturday mornings during our wedding season
Initial Planning & Décor Meeting- the winter before your wedding
Final Planning Meeting- One month before your wedding you will meet your Day of Wedding Coordinator to go over all final details and complete a venue walk-through
Week of Your Wedding
Meet your Wedding Day Coordinator onsite to deliver all non-perishable décor items (typically the Tuesday before your wedding)
One hour rehearsal the day before your event- fully coordinated by your Day of Wedding Coordinator
Wedding Day
Oversee venue staff as they set up (see full list of all set up completed by venue staff)
Greet vendors and answer their questions
Manage your wedding day timeline from vendor arrivals through until the end of the reception
Check-in with wedding couple when they arrive onsite
Distribute personal florals (bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres)
Monitor inclement weather and put rain plan into action if required
Update vendors of all timeline and weather related changes
Troubleshoot any and all hiccups throughout the day
Ceremony
Ensure all VIPs have arrived
Get ushers in place and go over ushering duties with them
Make sure we have the rings
Coordinate with DJ/musicians for ceremony music cueing
Line up wedding party and cue processional
Assist in gathering family for post-ceremony photos
Cocktail Hour
Bring drinks for the newlyweds to enjoy during couples portraits
Show guests where the card box is located
Assist guests in finding their seats and trouble shoot any seating chart issues
Make sure mom/BFF is there to help bustle the dress
Oversee the moving of ceremony florals and décor into reception space
Touch base with DJ to go over schedule of events for the evening
Gather wedding party for introductions into reception
Reception
Coordinate with DJ/MC for speeches, dances, cake cutting and other reception festivities
Cue catering staff to begin dinner service
Make sure all of your vendors eat dinner
Facilitate sunset photos
Open the cookie table for service
Organize your send-off
Touch base with shuttle drivers and cue them to depart on time
Oversee and facilitate the collection of all personal belongings, décor, etc. at the end of the night
Food & Drink
Here at Bramblewood, making your wedding day an event of a lifetime is definitely a team effort! We work with an amazing group of vendors who will bring exceptional professionalism, expertise, and vision to your big day! Specifically, since cuisine and beverages are such a significant part of your celebration, we want you to be in hands that we trust! Below please find information on our caterers and bartender.
Catering
We have three exceptional exclusive caterers at Bramblewood that you may choose to work with: First Class Caterers, The Yard A Mobile Eatery & PW Catering. Our caterers offer a wide variety of options, styles of food, and price points. From a casual picnic barbecue menu to an upscale and elegant “foodie approved” menu and everything in between, our caterers have it all. They are ready to create the perfect menu to match your personal style and taste. Please see their sample menus and contact them directly for more information or a custom quote!
Bartender
We work exclusively with Berries & Thyme Bartending for all of your bartending and non-alcoholic beverage needs. You as the host will purchase the alcohol (which allows you to save big time!) and Berries & Thyme Bartending takes care of the rest! Ask us for more details and pricing!
In addition to the vendors listed above, Bramblewood works exclusively with Windswept Party & Event Rentals for all of your wedding rental needs!
Contact
Please fill out this form or give us a call for more information or to arrange a visit to Bramblewood.
Tours and visits are by appointment only.
Bramblewood, LLC.
at Simmons Hickory Farm
55 Loffert Road
McDonald, Pennsylvania 15057
724-350-0976
info@bramblewoodweddings.com