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Top 10 Wedding Venues in Erie, PA

Wedding Planning

We love traveling to Erie !  As one of western PA’s most beautiful cities, you’re guaranteed to find plenty of historical buildings, excellent restaurants, and gorgeous views of Lake Erie with each and every visit.  These elements all combine to make this city a popular wedding destination (and a great place to propose) !

Our experience has helped us pinpoint many of the best wedding venues in Erie, PA.  We know exactly how challenging wedding planning can be, so we’ve rounded up a list of the best places to get married. 

Bride and Groom Celebrating their wedding near Erie, PA

Best Wedding Venues in Erie

Here’s a list of Erie’s top wedding venues, in no particular order: 

1. Watson-Curtze Mansion

The historic Watson-Curtze Mansion is one of the city’s most beautiful wedding venues.  With roots dating back to 1892, this elegant stone mansion doubles as a modern-day museum and an impressive events center.  The Watson-Curtze Mansion is only moments from downtown Erie and views of the lake, and that helps make it a popular place to get married in Erie !

Address: 356 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507

Phone: 814-454-1813

2. The Masonic Temple of Erie

Nestled within the heart of Erie, the Masonic Temple of Erie resides in a beautiful brick building originally built in 1909.  Graced with its original woodwork and plaster-relief ceilings, the Masonic Temple is a gorgeous and unforgettable Erie wedding venue.  The Masonic Temple is conveniently located near a large parking garage and it’s within walking distance of the water—perfect for out-of-town guests !

Address: 32 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16501

Phone: 814-459-2425

3. Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel

Regularly ranked among the best wedding venues in Erie, PA, the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel is also the winner of the 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award, which means your guests will receive 5-star treatment and accommodations !  The hotel can hold up to 345 people in their largest space, and their waterfront location means everyone will get to see the water.  Plus, with the Bayfront Grille conveniently located on-site, your guests can keep the party going long after the reception !

Address: 55 West Bay Drive, Erie, PA 16507

Phone: 814-454-2005

4. Courtyard by Marriott Erie Bayfront

There’s plenty to love about the Courtyard !  Located on the popular Sassafras Pier, this hotel and Erie wedding venue is a quick walk to the popular Bicentennial Tower, the Victorian Princess, and the yacht club. This is yet another beautiful wedding venue overlooking the water, and it provides plenty of space for your guests to continue celebrating well after the lights go off at your reception.

Address: 2 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507

Phone: 814-636-1005

5. Bayfront Convention Center

Offering a full range of services that encompasses venue, meal, and amenities, the Bayfront Convention Center can take much of the wedding planning hassle out of the equation !  Built right over the water on Sassafras Pier, the convention center offers plenty of great views of the water and the boats.  Plus, it’s large enough to accommodate all of your guests while remaining intimate enough to showcase the wedding of your dreams !

Address: 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507

Phone: 814-455-1260

6. Lake Shore Country Club

A manicured golf course only a stone’s throw from Lake Erie, the highest points of the Lake Shore Country Club allow you to get married with the lake as your backdrop.  Offering a variety of venue options to fit your wedding plans, the Lake Shore Country Club also provides full-service banquet facilities and an award-winning executive chef.

Address: 5950 Lake Shore Drive, Erie, PA 16505

Phone: 814-833-0894

7. Mound Grove Golf Course

Nestled in the farmland south of Erie, Mound Grove Golf Course boasts a romantic rustic barn that can accommodate up to 300 guests at once !  Choose between marrying on the golf course (a wagon will stop by to transport your guests), in the barn itself, or on the old homestead originally built in the 1840s.  Fun fact: You can also schedule a bonus golf outing for your groomsmen ! 

Address: 10760 Donation Road, Waterford, PA 16441

Phone: 814-796-2767

8. The Barn at Conneaut Creek 

Located 30 minutes outside of Erie and only two hours from Pittsburgh and Cleveland, this 300+ acre property features a gorgeous wooden open-air barn and on-site housing to accommodate each and every one of your guests.  Plus, this scenic property is located close enough to the murmuring Conneaut Creek that you can hear the water from a distance !

Address: 9060 Old Albion Road, Girard, PA 16417

Phone: 814-756-3024

9. The Kahwa Club

Another prestigious country club in the Erie region, the Kahwa Club offers full-scale services, including staff, menu planning, and food prep—all to take a little extra pressure off you as you plan for your wedding day.  These pristine grounds offer multiple venues for your ceremony and reception, so this is one outdoor wedding venue where you can be picky !

Address: 3300 Kahkwa Club Road, Erie, PA 16506

Phone: 814-838-1901

10. Zem Zem Banquet & Conference Center

Zem Zem Banquet & Conference Center provides a ton of off-street parking and a lovely, versatile space for your wedding ceremony and reception.  In addition, it’s only a short drive from many of Erie’s best hotels (some of which are on this list). 

Address: 2525 W 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506

Phone: 814-833-3391

Even More Help For Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day is a day you’ll never forget, so it deserves to go perfectly.  For assistance, check out our music planning resources.  And don’t forget to look through the rest of our blog posts for additional insights!

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