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Historic Acres of Hershey
THE VENUE GUIDE
A unique country setting for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other indoor and outdoor events located in Elizabethtown, Delaware
With a beautiful outdoor ceremony location secluded from the surrounding roads and neighborhoods, you'll love walking down the aisle to your significant other. Looking out at all of your guests with the farmhouse in the background will be a moment you'll never forget.
As you walk the grounds, you’ll capture photos that will grace your home for decades to come. You’ll dance the night away inside the reception space lit with chandeliers. Your guests will feel right at home inside. The best part is that you don't need to go overboard with decor because Historic Acres of Hershey has charm built in.
As you drive back down the lane, leaving the venue as newlyweds, you’ll look over at your incredible partner and thank God you’re married to such an amazing person. And you’ll always remember how beautiful your day truly was.
THE PERFECT VENUE
It's the day of your wedding and sunlight is streaming through the tress behind your officiant as he asks you to repeat after him. Your guests wait in anticipation. The pond watches as well. You repeat the words and your officiant says, "You may kiss..."
Historic Acres of Hershey Featured Weddings
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Fazad + Lauren
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GETTING READY
The Farmhouse is absolutely perfect for getting ready! There are three floors and plenty of room! The top floor has 3 bedrooms and is perfect to get in your dress. The main floor has a full kitchen, dining room and living room. There is also a HUGE porch! The biggest tip is to keep this area clean and clutter free. It is air conditioned as well, so no need to worry for those of you getting married in the summer.
PORTRAIT LOCATIONS
It's time for your first look, portraits and bridal party photos. The field is the perfect place to take your bridal party photos and some portraits. There are so many different places for portraits, we could use the farmhouse, the field, or even the barn.
THE CEREMONY
The ceremony location is just outside the farmhouse. The field is perfect and very spacious. The pond is the perfect backdrop. Walking down the aisle with the farmhouse behind you will be a moment your guests will never forget.
THE BALLROOM
The reception space is absolutely stunning. The vaulted ceilings and abundance of chandeliers gives this space so much charm. There is also a fireplace at the far end. The spacious dance for is perfect for your guests to dance the night away.
Should we both get ready at Historic Acres of Hershey?
FAQ
We always suggest getting ready in the same location. The farmhouse is perfect for this. The Bride can have the top two floors and there is the perfect space for the groom on the ground floor. If you are both getting ready in the same space we are able to get more getting ready pictures.
A FEW OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SHOOTING WEDDINGS AT Historic Acres of Hershey
Where do you recommend taking our family portraits?
Family photos most often happen right at the ceremony space. We may do it under the arbor if the lighting is nice or we may shift you into the field. If we're experiencing some rain, we may take photos under the over hang on the farmhouse's patio. Either way, we'll put you in the very best spot for lighting.
What time should we schedule our ceremony to begin?
This is going to depend on the time of year that you're getting married. If you're sharing in a first look, the best time to have your ceremony end is 1 hour prior to sunset. If you're not sharing in a first look then we would suggest your ceremony ending 2 hours prior to sunset. Most ceremonies at Historic Acres of Hershey last approximately 30 minutes.
Do they allow for sparkler exits? Should we do one?
Historic Acres of Hershey does allow for sparkler exits! We've photographed some great exits using bubbles, glow-sticks, and American flags. Get creative with your exit and think outside the box. Who knows? You might start a new trend.
How long should we plan to take bride & groom portraits?
We typically schedule 45 minutes for bride + groom portraits if you're sharing in a first look. If you're not sharing in a first look, you can expect to have approximately 10 minutes for bride and groom photos. For this reason, we highly encourage a first look because your photos are the first things to get cut short if something runs behind.
Should we have our ceremony indoors or outdoors?
Our preference is to always have your ceremony outside, unless it's pouring rain. If you know it's going to be cold and don't want to keep your guests outside for to terribly long, we'd suggest sharing more personal vows to one another in private, maybe during your first look, and then having a shortened 10 minute ceremony outdoors. We promise, it'll be worth it and you'll warm back up in minutes once you're inside again.
Meet
JOSIAH & STEPH
GET TO KNOW THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
We’re Josiah and Steph, a husband and wife team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that specialize in wedding photography and videography. We were married back in June 2015 and totally understand the craziness that is wedding planning. Our goal is to help make this process easier on your and to capture images you cherish for the rest of your lives.
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Whether you’re getting married at Historic Acres of Hershey or someplace in PA (or beyond!), we would love to be considered for your day.
If you’re interested in working with us, the best way to reach us is by either filling out the form or sending an e-mail to hello@josiahandsteph.com with your wedding date and location. If you’ve filled out the form and haven’t heard from us in a few days, please email us directly.
