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About Excelsior
Couples planning a Philadelphia wedding will find Excelsior among the Lancaster area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners, wedding caterers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Excelsior
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Lancaster, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
- Holiday Inn Lancaster
- Cork Factory Hotel
- Lancaster Arts Hotel
- Dutch Land Hotel
- Home2
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Philadelphia
How much do wedding venues cost in Philadelphia?
Venue pricing in Philadelphia spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Philadelphia?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Philadelphia weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, August, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41° | 26° | 19% | 4:18 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 44° | 28° | 21% | 4:59 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Mar | 53° | 34° | 22% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 65° | 44° | 21% | 7:02 PM | 7:39 PM |
| May | 74° | 54° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 64° | 22% | 7:50 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 70° | 20% | 7:48 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 68° | 19% | 7:20 PM | 7:57 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 61° | 19% | 6:33 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Oct | 67° | 49° | 18% | 5:44 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 56° | 39° | 19% | 4:04 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 46° | 31° | 22% | 3:53 PM | 4:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Philadelphia International Airport (6.8 mi from Philadelphia). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Philadelphia.
Getting to Philadelphia
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PHL Philadelphia International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| TTN Trenton Mercer Airport | 29 mi | 45 min |
| ILG Wilmington Airport | 30 mi | 45 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Baltimore | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Washington DC | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 171 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Philadelphia; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 125 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
- Where
- Lancaster · 61 miles west of central Philadelphia
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Philadelphia
- One of 349 wedding venues we list · 21 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (717) 715-5957
- Website
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From Excelsior's website
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Around Lancaster
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 21 within 3 mi, 44 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 29 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Millersville, Willow Street, Lititz, East Petersburg
Distances are straight-line from Excelsior; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Philadelphia.
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