Favorite reception venues in Harrisburg area?

Mkincaid2014

I grew up on the West Shore, but I'm now planning my wedding in the Camp Hill/Harrisburg area from a few states away. We are doing a traditional church ceremony, but I'm trying to find a unique (but still somewhat formal) venue for a reception. I found a fantastic venue in Lancaster, but I'm worried about the 45-minute drive. What are your favorite reception venues in the Harrisburg area from your own wedding, other weddings you've been to, etc.? I'd appreciate any ideas!

Shutterbug101108

Harrisburg Civic Association (right on front street near state)
Stocks Manor
AACA Museum
Blue Ridge Country Club
Milestone on the River
Peter Allen House (serious on noise restrictions at night)
Hershey Country Club
Whittaker Center
Wind in the Willows
Susquehanna Club
Officers Club on Navy Base

In my opinion, Avoid:
Kanaga House- Owner is a little meddling and can be overbearing
Radisson Penn Harris- Can run multiple events at a time and can be a matter of dueling DJ's disturbing your reception.

mbendo5338

Liberty Forge in Mechancsburg (catered by AltlandHouse)

 

meh0429

Try Park Inn on the Pike (formerly Holiday Inn West). They have fairly all-inclusive packages and are really flexible if you want/need something a little different. Also, Letort View Community Club, Hershey Lodge, Harmony Hall, Ski Roundtop (through Altland House catering).

Side note - I think The Officer's Club (re: previous post) is either defunct or is now called something else.

cheapbrideincentpa

Also Wind in the willows isn't in Harrisburg, I believe its Lebanon county.

Mkincaid2014

Thanks for your suggestions - they have been really helpful! Have any of you been to wedding receptions at the West Shore Country Club?

Shutterbug101108

Yes on the WSCC.  Love the ballroom and the half circle dance floor..great light coming through the windows as well.  Plus know the head landscaper who they just hired about a year ago to clean up the course and he does amazing work! 

Smooch711

My wedding reception was at the Susquehanna Club. Sharon, the wedding coordinator, is super easy to work with, and very helpful.

Mkincaid2014

Thanks everyone, your input has been really useful. We decided today to go with the WSCC. For what it's worth, I highly recommend The Trust in Lancaster - the only reason we didn't use it was the distance from the church. The building manager is excellent and extremely responsive.