Wedding Costs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania offers two major wedding markets with distinct personalities — Philadelphia's historic elegance and Pittsburgh's revitalized industrial charm. The Pittsburgh cookie table tradition, where guests bring homemade cookies, is one of the most unique regional wedding customs. Pennsylvania Dutch country adds a third dimension of rustic charm.
$35,000
Average Wedding Cost
$10,500
Average Venue Cost
160
Average Guest Count
+6%
vs National Average
Cost Index: 1.06x
A cost index of 1.06x means weddings in Pennsylvania cost approximately 6% more than the national average.
Estimated Vendor Costs in Pennsylvania
Popular Wedding Venues in Pennsylvania
- ♥The Fairmount Park Horticulture Center (Philadelphia)
- ♥Phipps Conservatory (Pittsburgh)
- ♥Tyler Arboretum (Media)
- ♥The Hotel Hershey (Hershey)
Marriage License Requirements in Pennsylvania
License Fee
$60-$90 (varies by county)
Waiting Period
3 days
Blood Test Required
No
Minimum Age
18 (under 18 prohibited since 2020)
License Valid For
60 days
Pennsylvania banned marriage under 18 in 2020. Self-uniting marriages (Quaker tradition) are legal.
Local Wedding Traditions
- ★Cookie table tradition (Pittsburgh)
- ★Philadelphia cheesesteak late-night snack
- ★Quaker self-uniting marriages
- ★Pennsylvania Dutch hex sign decor
Best Seasons to Marry
- ☀Late Spring (May-June)
- ☀Fall (September-October)
Off-season weddings can save 20-40% on venue and vendor costs.