Wedding Photographers & Videographers at The Wagon Wheel, Philipsburg

A wedding at The Wagon Wheel in Philipsburg takes place at an outdoor music park that calls itself the biggest little amphitheater in Central Appalachia. In summer it hosts live music and open mic nights, and the rest of the time you can rent the whole park for a wedding or reception. For your photographer and videographer, an open-air amphitheater in the Pennsylvania mountains is a very different setting from a banquet hall, with a stage built for performers and room for a crowd.

Rentals for weddings and receptions run from June through September, and a pavilion can also be rented. That opens up a wedding ceremony outdoors and a party afterward in the same place. Picture your vows in front of your guests with the hills around you, then music for the rest of the wedding day. If you're hiring a band, a stage made for live shows is a natural fit, and your videographer can capture the first dance and the toasts in an outdoor setting.

Its website doesn't list a capacity, indoor space or what comes with a rental, so ask about seating, power for your band and your videographer's gear, restrooms, catering and a rain plan before you book. Since everything here happens outside, plan your wedding photos around the sunset, and have a plan B in mind for a stormy afternoon.

• Call or email to check summer dates and what a rental includes.
• Visit with your photographer to see the stage, the pavilion and the light at your ceremony time.
• Ask about the park's rules for music, alcohol and decorations, and about photo and video guidelines.

A little about The Wagon Wheel

The Wagon Wheel is best known around Philipsburg as a summer music venue, with free open mic jam sessions on Thursday evenings and burger nights. Ask on your visit how long the park has been hosting weddings.