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On your wedding day, walk down the aisle as you step back in time at the historic, award winning Peter Allen House. Steeped in unbelievable history, the home ,dating back to 1726 is on the National and State Historic Registry. This elegant mountain stone landmark has been graciously hosting weddings for almost two decades. Voted by the readers of Harrisburg Magazine for 15 years as '' Simply the Best" & “Reader’s Choice award '' for the Best Outdoor Reception Site, the Peter Allen House can accommodate as many as 275 guests. The grounds boast handsome outdoor structures, including a carriage house, 2 story stone stable,a timeless stone gazebo, a quaint honeymoon cottage and a recently completed 10,000 sq. foot outdoor paver patio, along with a spectacular fire pit. The Peter Allen House offers you a choice of the finest caterers & help with all your planning & service needs. We understand that your wedding day requires a tremendous amount of planning and diligence. This can be an overwhelming responsibility – one that The Peter Allen House takes very seriously. After almost 700 weddings,no one has more expertise & experience for your Special Wedding day. Are you looking for an intimate space for a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday party or family gathering? The Peter Allen House is the perfect venue for all those special occasions. Frank and Barbara Pinto, your award winning hosts, invite you to visit their home to experience firsthand, the splendor of one of Central Pennsylvania’s unique treasures.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$5,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$3,000
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$500
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$7
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Champagne Toast
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
2
Describe your venue:
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
November
December
Reviews of The Peter Allen House
Christina Sent on 10/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Best venue we could ever ask for!
My husband and I got married this past weekend, Oct 2, and it was the best day of our lives. We largely owe that to our wonderful reception venue. We got engaged right before the pandemic and really struggled with the idea of if/when we could have a wedding and from the beginning Frank and Barbara were absolutely wonderful! They answered any questions we had and were always available to help with anything we needed! I can’t even begin to describe how beautiful the venue was. There was so much space, we never had to worry about Covid. All of our guests could not stop talking about the venue, and specifically cocktail hour. They loved the scenery! All-in-all, I couldn’t imagine our wedding day anywhere else. Frank and Barbara are the absolute best!
Brooke Sent on 05/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Crummel wedding
Our wedding this pasted weekend 5/22/21 was absolutely everything I ever imagined an more!!! The Peter Allen house is the most amazing venue with the two best owners around! Frank and Barb were the absolute best!!! I recommend this place for any event but especially a wedding! It was magical from the moment I arrived at 8am until my groom an I left the next morning!!! The honeymoon cottage is the icing on the cake!!! Frank and Barb treat everyone just like family and the entire planning process was stress free!!!! Again thank you to them an the Peter Allen House for making my childhood fancy wedding becoming a reality!!!! Its stunning
Amanda Sent on 10/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful venue
Frank and Barbara worked diligently to help our wedding be the best it could be. They were a great team to work with!
Alyson Sent on 10/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Picture Perfect Place!
If you've stumbled upon The Peter Allen House as a potential wedding venue, then look no further because this is the BEST PLACE TO GET MARRIED!! The picturesque gardens surrounding the beautiful house make for a perfect backdrop for your day if you're looking for something different from the typical barn wedding. The tents on site are well maintained and gorgeous inside. The old house on the property is perfect for getting ready and has so much charm, it's fantastic! To top it all off, the owners of the venue, Frank and Barb, are what really sold us on this place. They're super laid back and personable, the perfect duo I would say. They will do anything and everything to make sure your day is exactly what you imagined!!! Again, can't recommend this place enough! Can't wait to come back and visit :)
Love,
Alyson and Andrew Huling
Love,
Alyson and Andrew Huling
Елизавета Sent on 08/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic place and the most memorable day in our lives
Our wedding was on the 20th of July 2019.
It is hard to describe the beauty of the Peter Allen House. No picture describes the feelings and atmosphere that you experience entering this fantastic venue. I fell in love with it from the first sight.
Frank and Barbara are amazing people. They have a real love story! And what is the most important is that they care about each wedding, they know all the details of each case! We are so grateful for all the whatnots they let us use for our decoration. There is almost everything you need and even more! And they let you use it for no extra $.
The price is affordable. For this service and everything that Frank and Barbara provide it is really value for money!
Our first night afret wedding we spent in honeymoon cottage which is also on the territory of Peter Allen House. It is unforgettable!
Thousands of thanks to you, Frank and Barbara Pinto! And we wish you all the best as you are the best people!
Love,
Liza and Ben LaDieu
It is hard to describe the beauty of the Peter Allen House. No picture describes the feelings and atmosphere that you experience entering this fantastic venue. I fell in love with it from the first sight.
Frank and Barbara are amazing people. They have a real love story! And what is the most important is that they care about each wedding, they know all the details of each case! We are so grateful for all the whatnots they let us use for our decoration. There is almost everything you need and even more! And they let you use it for no extra $.
The price is affordable. For this service and everything that Frank and Barbara provide it is really value for money!
Our first night afret wedding we spent in honeymoon cottage which is also on the territory of Peter Allen House. It is unforgettable!
Thousands of thanks to you, Frank and Barbara Pinto! And we wish you all the best as you are the best people!
Love,
Liza and Ben LaDieu
Alexa Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Best Venue, Best Owners
The actual grounds of the Peter Allen House are absolutely stunning. The venue is in pristine condition and is truly a wonderful place to have a wedding. I got married there on September of this year and I couldn't have asked for a more picture perfect day. Even more impressive than the venue are the owners of the property, Frank and Barbra. They instantly take you in and make you feel like family. They have warm personalities and really know how to make you and your family feel at ease over the last minute planning craziness. They did everything in their power to make my husband and I feel special. If you're getting married, put the Peter Allen House at the top of your list! Once you visit you'll fall in love with everything about it!
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The Peter Allen House frequently asked questions
The Peter Allen House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Lighting/Sound
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
The bar service starting price at The Peter Allen House includes:
- Champagne Toast
The space offered by The Peter Allen House for wedding events is known for:
- Garden
- Historic Building
- Mansion
The Peter Allen House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
The Peter Allen House offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
The Peter Allen House offers the following services for wedding events:
- Accommodations
- Event Planner
- Get Ready Rooms
The Peter Allen House is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.