GETTYSBURG, PA (January 14, 2016) – The historic Gettysburg Hotel was recently selected as a 2016 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award chosen annually by real couples, their families and wedding guests using the wedding planning source. The Gettysburg Hotel was recognized as a top wedding venue. The award is based on a sample of over one million actual reviews assessed by The Knot to determine the best. Only 2% of the 250,000 local wedding professionals listed on the site received the award this year, ranging from venues, musicians, florists, and photographers. This is the 10th year that The Knot has awarded this prestigious acknowledgement and the Gettysburg Hotel has received this recognition several times.

“Our team at the Gettysburg Hotel works hard to provide every couple the wedding of their dreams. This award is a much appreciated recognition of that work,” said Andrea Proulx, Director of Sales & Marketing. “It’s an honor to be chosen by our brides as a top wedding venue.”

Established in 1797, the 119-room hotel is located on Lincoln Square and is owned by Gettysburg College. Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm, manages the property. The Grand Ballroom, originally built in 1814 as the Gettysburg National Bank, features 28-foot hand-painted ceilings, inlaid with gold, green and burgundy colors, accentuated with sweeping velvet evergreen draperies and 19th century chandeliers and sconces. The former bank’s vault is used for private dining experiences, rehearsal dinners and as a private space to host gifts during events.

Couples planning their wedding at Gettysburg Hotel have the unique opportunity to hold their ceremony at the Historic Gettysburg Train Station, where President Lincoln arrived in November 1863. This historic venue offers charm and sophistication that is perfect for weddings and is exclusively available through Gettysburg Hotel.

The Gettysburg Hotel is committed to making couples feel like royalty on their special day. This is accomplished by providing a complimentary Bridal Suite filled with a bottle of champagne, bottled water, a fruit and cheese display, customized hors d’oeuvres, two pieces of wedding cake and chocolate covered strawberries. Furthermore, the Hotel provides a Maître d’ service allowing for drinks and meals to be attended to specifically by one person all evening.

Couples who are interested in planning a wedding at Gettysburg Hotel should contact Megan Wherley at mwherley@hotelgettysburg.com or 717.338.5408.

About The Gettysburg Hotel
Established in 1797 and owned by Gettysburg College, the Gettysburg Hotel is within walking distance of Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater, as well as Gettysburg National Military Park, attractions, shops and restaurants. The hotel’s location and proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Harrisburg and Hershey make it an ideal spot for traveling to a variety of historic sites and places of interest. The hotel also features a business center, fitness center, roof top swimming pool, and restaurant. The Gettysburg Hotel boasts more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space, including a grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 people for any occasion. The property enjoys many accolades, including Historic Hotels of America’s “Best Historic Hotel” award; Celebrate Gettysburg Magazine’s “Best Hotel” award and The Knot’s “2016 Pick: Best of Weddings”. The Gettysburg Hotel is a proud member of the Historic Hotels of America® and is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. REVPAR International is the asset manager on behalf of Gettysburg College. For more information, visit www.hotelgettysburg.com.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation’s leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 25 properties in 7 states, representing 3,330 total rooms and 630,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. The collective expertise of the team and track record of success has earned Waterford distinction as an approved operator for the leading hotel brands. Whether the involvement begins at conception or during operation, Waterford Hotel Group strives for successful performance and profitability of each managed property, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. For more information, visit www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.

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