Weddings & Groups

Looking for an elegant and first class hotel near Hershey or Harrisburg PA with a perfect wedding venue for your special day? Whether it’s to start a new life together by tying the knot for the first time, or perhaps you’re one of the lucky ones celebrating a 25 or 50-year anniversary, we can help!

Harrisburg PA Wedding Venues

It’s your big day. You have family and friends traveling to the area for this wonderful occasion. You want everything to be as perfect as you imagine it to be. Welcome in the Central Hotel, gorgeously renovated into a paradise for the celebration of your wedding. Even better, because we’re a hotel near Hershey Park, your friends and family can bond and unwind with an extra day of fun! It would be our pleasure to turn your special day into the shining event it’s meant to be. It’s time you enjoy sophistication, chic elegance and commitment to excellence.

Time and time again we’re referred to as the perfect hotel near Hershey Park and Harrisburg PA for group celebrations and gatherings because of our sophisticated services and welcoming atmospheres perfect for weddings, parties, milestone anniversaries, family reunions and more!

Stunning Event Spaces

Our versatile Harrisburg PA hotel offers several beautiful settings to choose from; these range from intimate dining rooms, to our gorgeously renovated ballroom (over 9,000 square feet, one of the largest in the Harrisburg-Hershey area), to the soaring and amazing space of our Grand Atrium.

Harrisburg PA Wedding Packages are available, or of course, the event can be fully customizable to meet your exact vision of your special day.

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From weddings small and intimate to an elegant wedding with 300 guests – the Central Hotel & Conference Center can provide the setting, staff, menus, and special touches needed to make your special day amazing. Contact our Wedding Specialist to begin planning your wedding!

The Central Hotel Wedding Menu
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Wedding Testimonials

Book Your Special Day At One Of The Best Harrisburg PA Wedding Venue There Is.

With the help of the Central Hotel Conference Center, your wedding day memories will last forever.

See what people have said about one of the best Wedding Locations in Harrisburg PA…

DO NOT let the location or brick exterior fool you! Step inside and you will be drawn into a cozy and modern lobby that will immediately make you feel like you are home and wanting to hang out with some of your friends!

I had my wedding reception here in Aug, 2023. EVERY SINGLE interaction that I had with all employees at this hotel was fantastic! Our wedding director, Jessica Dickey, was unparalled in both professionalism and courtesy. She was an absolute gem to work with and really listened to the ideas that my husband and I had and did her best to make them become a reality. Jessica was diligent about reminding us when information was due to her and when our payments were due. She would email in advance to let us know that a payment was due and to confirm how we wanted to pay.

The food was scrumptious! We chose the buffet option and had chicken marsala, seasoned salmon, and cheese manicotti. Every single person that mentioned the meal told us how delicious the food was. We all know that this is a major feat to be able to please a larger crowd!! Highly recommend the duchess potatoes as one of the side options.

The service was wonderful! We had a small room during the cocktail hour for the bridal party. It had its own small buffet of hot and cold appetizers (they sent the leftovers to our room and they made for a delicious midnight snack!). The drink options were also varied (both alcoholic and non alcoholic). Our guests said that the cocktail hour was awesome!

The value we got for the amount that we paid was unbelieveable! Some other hotels had pricing where you would only receive a certain amount of hor d’ourves, you had to pay extra for a bridal room, pay to have an onsite coordinator, etc…. This hotel had very competitive pricing and no hidden charges. Everyone was incredibly gracious and kind!

The ballroom was gorgeous! The lighting was perfect. We had nice candles on all our tables. Perfect set up based on our requests.

Again, DO NOT overlook this hotel. Go in and walk around and meet with people. We are JUST THRILLED with how perfect our wedding reception was!

Michelle and Tadd, August 2023

I cannot begin to describe the PHENOMENAL service and guidance from Jessica and her team. The entire hotel staff was superb. There was nothing bad I (or any of my guests) could say about this hotel. The food was outstanding, the staff was SO kind and helpful and super fun! Jessica and her team made our wedding reception a night to remember. The room was breathtaking. I envisioned it and it was brought to life. Just writing this review is making me overwhelmingly emotional because of how truly incredible every single person in the hotel is. If you are thinking about booking here for any event, do it! Don’t even second guess it. You will NEVER regret it.

Megan & Thomas R, February 2022

Our wedding was everything we imagined and more! Everything we wanted and needed was able to be accommodated and I cannot recommend this venue enough. The room was set up beautifully and Morgan even stayed until we were announced and made sure everything was perfect for us. The food was incredible and was cooked perfectly. The wait staff was super friendly and even packed everything up for us at the end of the night so we were able to spend more time with family and friends. Even the front desk staff was amazing and helped us with everything we needed and the rooms were beautiful. If you’re thinking of using this venue, do it! You will not be disappointed!

Ashleigh & Richard D., November 2021

We had a dream come true elegant wedding! Megan and her staff guided us through our 12 month journey with kindness, excitement & respect! Our family & friends were very impressed not only with the venue but the customer service at the bar, the front check in desk and all hotel staff! Thank all of you! I was sorry it came to an end for the day went by too fast! We were very grateful & happy.

Tye & Tina D, October 2021

I had such a wonderful experience with this vendor. Had my wedding here and everything turned out magnificent! The staff is so accommodating. All my guests just raves about everything. I had to postpone my wedding a year due to Covid and I never had any issues. Highly recommend!

Kelly W, September 2021

I wish I could give them a 10 star review. Planning a wedding during the pandemic was far from easy, but the staff here were incredible with communication and helping us make decisions as we went along! Our day went off without a hitch (which is difficult with a wedding with over 200 people). The staff was incredible, food was delicious and we could not have asked for a better atmosphere. Thank you so much to Jessica Dickey, Megan Wilkinson, and all of the staff that made our day so perfect. I wish we could relive that day!

Leah H, May 2021

Jessica did a wonderful job of coordinating everything to make sure we had a wonderful day. Also the cost of having our wedding there was cheaper than other venues. It was a beautiful setting. It was also nice that out of town guests could stay and the cost was very reasonable. We also had a breakfast at the attached restaurant Sunday morning. It was so amazing to see everyone off before they left in the morning. I would highly recommend having your wedding there.

Debbie H, January 2020

Jess and her team were absolutely amazing! The room looked absolutely stunning, the food was great, and they made sure I didn’t have to worry about a thing the day of! Jess made sure to go over every detail of the room and the timeline of events and even offered suggestions as to what worked for other receptions! I HIGHLY recommend booking your reception here!

Brittiany Z, September 2019

If you want professional, first class service, I highly recommend The Central Hotel. Jessica was very accommodating during the entire planning process. She answered all of my questions (even the dumb ones) and she answered them in a very timely manner. I felt very confident leaving our event in Jessica’s hands. Our wedding went off without a hitch. All of the staff were so kind and attentive. They did everything they said they were going to do. And the food was amazing! Number one compliment from my guests was how delicious the food was. The lobby was spacious and comfortable for cocktail hour. There was tons of seating for everyone. And the ballroom came together beautifully. If you’re looking for a no-fuss, all inclusive place to have your wedding reception, look no further. Worth every penny!

Emily M, May 2019

Jessica Dickey and her team did an amazing job from start to finish!! Jessica went on maternity leave and her team stepped in where Jessica left off and finished the job! Words can’t express how grateful I am to work with such amazing people. Venue was exceptionally beautiful; hospitality was exceptional; food was delish; everything was beautiful!!! I had my wedding and reception here and I could truly say my day was breathtaking!!! If I could I would rate 10000 stars….Until this day guests continue to talk about how much fun they had; food was delish; everything was beautiful; and enjoyed the hotel’s hospitality. Would definitely recommend this venue.

Claudette B, April 2019

We wanted you to know that your team did such an EXCELLENT job with our ceremony, and reception! Every detail was just perfect, the space was beautiful, and the personal attention through the evening was incredible! Our guests have been so complimentary of the service, and overall experience at the Central Hotel! Thank you for making our wedding day an unforgettable experience!

Sherrie and Jim Heilig, April 2019

Thank you so much for everything you have done for Alec and I! The staff is so friendly and personable, and the room was just perfect! We greatly appreciate everything you have done for us!

Alec and Mirriam, July 2019

We want to extend our gratitude to you, and all your staff, for a job well done with our wedding ceremony, and reception. The ceremony was perfect in the garden terrace, and the food, and all the staff were outstanding! We had such an amazing time, and we thank everyone at the Central Hotel who helped to make our wedding day memorable! Thank you again for such a fantastic time!

The Veticas, July 2019