Why Excelsior is a venue you should consider: In Lancaster Country, you're going to find many incredible wedding venues. Estates, barns, and even some solid hotel venues... But one venue is totally unique and that's Excelsior. Excelsior is located in downtown Lancaster and is oozing with character and style. No, there isn't a sprawling garden or a massive field with a sunset view, but their outdoor areas are amazing and inside, you're going to find incredibly unique spaces to wow your guests. No other venue is quite like it within 80 miles- Not one that I've found at least.
We've shot at Excelsior several times and I've been impressed each time I am there with the endless possibilities and uniqueness of the space.
See why below-
Excelsior Weddings
Make This Downtown Lancaster Venue Part of your Dream Wedding
125 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602
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Up to 250 guests (Micro weddings are great here too!)
All Excelsior couples get a complimentary Engagement Session with any booked package!
What Makes Excelsior Special
The property has a wonderful charm about it that included getting ready spaces for both wedding parties, excellent ceremony locations (both inside and out), a really unique cocktail hour space that opens up to a lower courtyard from the catacombs, and a massive reception room for your guests
Convenient
In-House Catering
Local Connections
Picture taking Potential
Property
Whether your guests are staying the night locally or they're heading home, you'll be impressed with the parking garage right across the street as well as the Marriott at the end of your block. Your guests will have an easy time coming and going to celebrate with you.
Excelsior has an in-house catering team brought to you by Signature Catering on King. They nail it every time and I'm always impressed by their creativity, service, and attention to detail.
We love shooting at all kinds of venues, but real talk, some just have so much more natural charm than others and create really unique opportunities for us. I love the terrace area, the top floor of Excelsior and the garden courtyard so much. I think you will too!
Whether you're looking for food trucks, a reception band or other types of niche services, the team at Excelsior can point you in the right direction and make the wedding planning process easy on you. Between their guidance to top notch local vendors, and our experience, your day will be one that you and your guests rave about for years to come!
Our Review of Excelsior and why you should consider it
What our couples have to say
Sometimes a text only review isn't good enough. Here what one of our past brides has to say about her experience.
If your curiosity has been piqued by what you see on this page, we'd love to connect with you to hear about your plans, get to know you better, and see if we're a good fit for your day. If that all sounds good, click the button below to schedule a conversation to learn more.
Reserve Your Date
We offer full day coverage for all of our Excelsior Weddings so that you don't need to worry about a single moment being missed. On top of that, we offer the option to add a second photographer, videography, content creator, albums, parent books, wall art, engagement sessions and welcome party coverage.
We know how much you care about the people attending and moments on your wedding day, so we make it easy for you to have amazing coverage and the option to add the prints and products that truly matter to you.
We guide all of our couples, whether they're getting married at Excelsior or not, to make sure they get the exact type of coverage and service they're looking for.
Wedding planning can be a challenge at times, but as your wedding photographer, we're going to be one of the only vendors who are with you for the entire day.
Are you ready to take the first step? Contact us today!
Full Day Coverage
No need to Worry about missing a moment
I know that every time my wife or I feel stressed out, it’s a great idea to just stop, relax and take stock. This is never more true than when planning a wedding. My advice (having worked in the industry for many years and planned my own wedding) is to take some time to get your wedding priorities straight. What is important to you may not be as important to someone else. Figure out what you care most about and then go from there. For most of our couples, that means finding the perfect venue then finding the right photographer to capture it all.
How to be the most laid-back bride (or groom) on the planet
Nathan’s philosophy
kind words
“Nathan was a pleasure to work with for our wedding. His day started with us at 10am and he and his team stayed with us for over 12 hours! Many of our guests came to us after and asked who our photographer was because they were "on point" capturing every moment. From the very beginning of the process, he was extremely accommodating with our requests and flexible with us when need be. We are so excited to see the final results and can't wait to see the final images!”
- Nicole A
frequently asked questions
How long have you been shooting weddings?
We have been shooting weddings since 2007 and have hundreds of them under our belt. We've shot at Excelsior many times and would love to have yours be our next!
Can I give you a list of shots that I want on my wedding day?
You can. However, we've found that it is best to just share images with us that are non-standard, or ones we wouldn't have known about had you not told us. Don't worry, we'll be sure to capture family pictures, your first kiss, and all of the "normal" stuff. Leading up to the wedding, we'll send you a questionnaire to fill out and then jump on a call with you to go over all of the important details.
Do you bring back-up equipment to every shoot?
We do. We have extra batteries, memory cards, lenses, and cameras. We're never going to be careless on someone's wedding day!
Do you travel?
We love to travel and experience new places. If your wedding is within 100 miles (round trip) of our studio, there are no extra fees. If it is further away, we'd be happy to give you a custom quote to cover nominal travel expenses. There are no travel fees for weddings at Excelsior.
Are the images we see edited?
All of the final images we post (usually between 850-1250) are color-corrected, cropped, and ready for printing. If you like the work you see on our website, you'll love your own images! Editing styles/filters come and go over time, but one of the consistent things we hear from our couples is that they love our timeless style while remaining vibrant, bold and authentic!
Please shoot our wedding! How do we book you?
Visit our contact page and send us a message with your wedding details. If we’re available, we will set up a call and walk you through the next steps.
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