We truly could not have asked for a better experience than what we had with Alaina Rineman and the team at Hotel Gettysburg. Together, they made our wedding weekend seamless, stress-free, and truly unforgettable.

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming, but Alaina made the entire process feel manageable and even enjoyable. From the very beginning, Alaina was phenomenal. She responded to my initial inquiry within minutes and remained just as attentive throughout the entire planning process. She was always available to answer questions, walk through details, and offer thoughtful suggestions. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple, which made her suggestions feel personal and meaningful.

On the wedding day, Alaina handled everything behind the scenes flawlessly. Any hiccups were taken care of immediately, and we never felt stressed or distracted. She also went above and beyond for our guests, especially ensuring accommodations for those staying at the hotel and even arranging a to-go meal for a guest observing a religious fast. That level of care meant so much to us.

Hotel Gettysburg itself was the perfect venue. Located right in the heart of downtown, it offered a beautiful mix of historic charm and convenience. Our guests loved being able to walk around the square, and the hotel provided so many great gathering spaces—including One Lincoln, the Hotel’s own bar and restaurant. The on-site Starbucks was also a huge bonus! The on-site catering was also exquisite. We chose to do a buffet and the food choices were all delicious! Many of our guests returned for second and third helpings of the entrees.

The highlight for me is how incredibly picture-worthy the Hotel is, with stunning spots both inside and outside (the bank vault in the ballroom was a favorite!) for amazing wedding photos. Even with nearly 200 guests, the space allowed for comfortable mingling and dancing. The bridal suite and thoughtful touches like packaged cake slices, chocolate-covered fruit, and souvenir champagne glasses made us feel so special.

Pro Tip: I also highly recommend working with Destination Gettysburg. They provided free welcome packets for our guests filled with brochures, discounts, and even kid-friendly items, which enhanced the experience for our guests that stayed the full weekend.

Because of Alaina, I felt completely at ease and confident that everything was in good hands. When I look back on our wedding day, she is absolutely part of those memories—not just as a coordinator, but as someone who helped make the day feel so special. If you’re considering a Gettysburg wedding, Alaina and her team will take amazing care of you from start to finish.

(Photos by Megan Gingrich with MG Photography)

I held my wedding ceremony and reception through Hotel Gettysburg in September of 2025. The entire process was absolutely magical, and I highly recommend the venue. I initially reached out after falling in love with the ballroom ceilings and old fashioned bank vault. I met with the “day of coordinator” (shout out Alaina!) who helped us work out all the details from table settings and layout, dinner menu, bar package, and more. Having the day of planner soothed my mind on an otherwise hectic day, and she ensured everything was perfect and seamless on our special day.
On the day of, I had access to a spacious bridal suite, where my bridal party had more than enough room to do our hair and make up. My new husband and I also slept over that night, and the rooms were so comfortable and beautiful! For the actual ceremony, we accessed an outside train garden, and there were so many areas in the area for creative photo ops.
For dinner, we chose a steak and a chicken option, but the venue also accommodates vegan/vegetarian diets and allergies. The food was delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed our drink package, as well.
We are so glad we chose Hotel Gettysburg to host our special day. The venue was beautiful and spacious, and the staff were so kind and attentive. Highly recommended!

I cannot express how wonderful our wedding was at Gettysburg Hotel. We were hesitant to have a December date, but everything was so magical and surpassed all expectations. The ballroom is so beautiful, the food was fantastic, and the staff were so helpful in creating a great experience. Alaina is very helpful during the planning process, quick to respond to my many questions throughout it all. I do not have my professional photos back yet but cannot wait to see them with the gorgeous venue!!

My daughter got married just four days before Thanksgiving, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue. Alaina, the wedding coordinator, was a pleasure to work with. She was incredibly responsive, and we entrusted her with the decorating (we only provided the materials). She did an amazing job, transforming the space into something truly magical. Everything went smoothly, and we couldn’t have been happier. We’ll definitely consider the Hotel Gettysburg for the weddings of our other two children.

The Gettysburg Hotel was the best venue we could have picked. The food was delicious, and they catered to all of the myriad allergies our family members have. With how beautiful the ballroom is and the included table decorations, we didn't need much extra decoration which saved us a lot of money and time. All of the staff were professional throughout the whole experience, with many of our guests complimenting their hard work. The catering sales manager Alaina Rineman was especially helpful, always answering our questions promptly and clearly communicating what the hotel needed to know and when. Getting to choose between different meal/drink packages as well as the cake baker made it really easy to customize the reception to meet our tastes and our budget. The wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception transitioned so smoothly, we didn't have to worry about a single thing. We'd highly recommend the hotel for a fun, beautiful day!

The Gettysburg hotel is the most perfect venue for a wedding, or even in our case, a wedding weekend! Alaina was our wedding coordinator, and she made sure that everything was absolutely perfect. The menu was amazing, and guest have continued to rave how incredible the food was. We were able to use the grand ballroom for cocktail hour, and dinner and reception, and it did not disappoint! everyone was so friendly, and went out of their way to make sure that our guest were happy, healthy, and had the best time. We feel that this could not have been more perfect, and everyone at the Gettysburg hotel went out of their way to make us feel as if we were VIP guest. Alaina took extra care to make sure that everything was absolutely perfect for us, and we went the entire weekend without any issues. It was just sheer perfection! I cannot recommend this vendor or Alaina enough to anyone who wants to get married, or just have a fun party. The hotel is historic, and has so many different features and options for guest.

We had the best time working with the Gettysburg Hotel. Alaina is FANTASTIC--she is accommodating, kind, genuine, and on the ball. She made planning a breeze. Our guests LOVED the small town feel and elegance of the ballroom. The BEST wedding food out there, too. We used many of their preferred vendors and have been receiving compliments from our guests for weeks since our big day. THANK YOU for hosting the most amazing day of our lives!

We got married in March 2023 and the Gettysburg Hotel was the perfect venue especially since March is tricky weather wise. The banquet room was spacious, and the food/drinks were great. Our guests were thankful they could just walk up to their rooms at the end of the night. Alaina was our coordinator, and she was awesome. So easy to work with, very responsive and accommodating. She also made sure we had everything we needed the day of. Highly recommend. We loved our wedding!

Highly recommend The Gettysburg Hotel for your wedding venue! Megan and Alaina were SO helpful and easy to communicate with! They also did such a beautiful job of arranging all of the decorations we brought. All of the food was also delicious. Thank you!!

Megan with Gettysburg hotel made our planning process for our wedding day smooth and easy! Any questions we had, she could answer quickly and accurately. Our wedding turned out so beautifully!