The borough of Ephrata, which is named after a Biblical city, is located just 11 miles northeast of Lancaster and has easy access to Harrisburg International Airport.

The borough is a scenic, family-oriented community in Amish Country, and while it is near some big-city amenities, it has unique resources of its own to help you with the wedding planning process.

Ephrata Cloister, which is one of the borough's historic attractions, often hosts wedding ceremonies and vow renewals either outdoors at the Amphitheater or inside the 1741 Meeting House.

Elite Coach can get you and your wedding party from the ceremony site to your wedding reception in style with its fleet of VIP coaches or with The Elite Trolley.

If you want some professional guidance, Celebrations! can help you with everything from planning the theme and color scheme of your wedding, to finding the perfect wedding favors, invitations, and hotels for your out-of-town guests.

Ephrata has the largest park system per capita in Pennsylvania, featuring 322 acres of parkland devoted to recreation. Major parks include Thomas P. Grater Community Park, Haller's Homestead, which offers opportunities for fishing, the Archery Range, and Linear Park Trail.

During your free time, you can also visit the Eicher Arts Center, see a show at the Ephrata Performing Arts Center, or relax at Ephrata Public Library.

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