The Schoolhouse is truly unique. Who wouldn't want to get married in this historic building? If you've lived in Erie for more than five minutes, you've driven past this beautiful building over the years and watched its identity transform over time. Maybe you were one of us who would drive past it and think about turning it into something -- a dream business or a dream home. The current owners acted on that dream and purchased the building and the beautiful four acres on which it sits back in 2013.
The Schoolhouse was built in 1897 and was home to students from grades one through eight for over 50 years. Over the years after that, the Schoolhouse was the site of a number of businesses, including a flower shop and even a dog obedience school.
The building was put on the National Historic Registry in October of 2014, shortly after it was purchased by its current owners. Those owners put a lot of love into the Schoolhouse, bringing everything up to code without ruining its charm.
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And of course, the building itself is so beautiful, you barely have to think about decorating.
- The Schoolhouse can accommodate a wedding with anywhere from 20 to 120 guests.
- You have the entire property to yourself on your big day.
- The property includes the surrounding land, if you're looking for a beautiful outdoor wedding. (Weather permitting, of course. Really... this is Erie, so always have a contingent plan.)
- And you also get the entire building to yourself which includes the large upstairs, where you can have just your reception or you can have an indoor ceremony.
- You also have access to the Tavern downstairs. A beautiful stone-walled, historic space with an outdoor area right out the back.
Again, you can have an outdoor wedding at the Schoolhouse, and what better place than under a large, old, and rare Weeping Beech tree that creates a perfect backdrop? If the weather isn't cooperating, the wedding can be set up inside in the equally unique school room. And the owners have kept this space looking just like the original school room... not taking away any of the old charm as they worked to make it perfect.
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Your Reception
Those vendors have worked with the Schoolhouse long enough to know just how to make your wedding perfect.
The following are included in the rental price for your reception:
- a large farm table for food buffet
- a cake table
- a beverage table
- gift benches
- teacher cabinet for decorating
- chalkboards for personalizing with photos or theme
- fresh cotton towels and candles in the restrooms
- access to Pandora stations
- and all tables and chairs on the tavern level
Final Thoughts
The Schoolhouse is the perfect setting for couples looking to host an intimate, yet memorable affair. This venue is full of gorgeous photo opportunities!
Interested in more of our favorite Erie wedding venues? Check out our Erie Wedding Venue page to get more inspiration for your wedding planning.
Already found your dream venue? Contact us to inquire about our availability and to learn more about our personalized approach to wedding and engagement photography in Erie, PA. We can't wait to hear from you!
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If we're available on your date, we will then set up a time to meet, chat about your day, and create a package that fulfills your wish list. Your and your fiance's signatures on our contract plus a non-refundable deposit officially reserves your date on our calendar.
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You will get both! I photograph every wedding using two different cameras -- one dedicated to black and white and the other to color. The ratio of black and white to color photos you receive in your gallery may change based on your chosen wedding colors, venue, and/or preference. If you see a black and white image that you want in color, or vice versa, it is very likely that I will have it and can add it to your gallery.
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