Your Guide To Wedding Experiences & Events At Decades
Make your wedding experience something you and your guests will never forget.
Located in the historic Stahr Armory in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Decades evokes nostalgia with class in a 90 year old 15,000 square foot gymnasium filled with retro arcade games, a boutique bowling alley, a full service restaurant, and 30+ seat bar.
A blend of casual fun and elevated class makes our venue the perfect spot for an unforgettable celebration. Whether you’re looking for a spot for a rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, welcoming event, after-wedding party, or any other milestone celebration, here is your guide to exploring what it would be like to host your wedding experience here at Decades—a uniquely retro entertainment destination in the heart of Lancaster County.
1 - The Vibe Check
The atmosphere at Decades is a successful blend of casual fun and elevated class. We’ve intentionally crafted the vibe to be approachable, accessible, and sophisticated. Your guests can enjoy over 40 retro arcade games and boutique bowling in a casual setting that enhances your big moment.
“The entire event exceeded our expectations. The food was wonderful, the staff was attentive, accommodating, and professional, and everything was extremely well organized. Decades was the perfect location for our rehearsal dinner. It had a little bit of everything for everyone’s interests.”
— Lauren and Josh M.
2 - Space Selection
Whether you seek space for a small gathering of 20 people or look to use our entire venue exclusively for 250+ guests, we have an array of space options for you to explore.
Bowling Lounge (pictured above)
This area is great for parties of 25-40 people. The space has a large 10-person high-top table, a variety of other tables, and is right next to the bowling lanes. There is maximum seating for around 40 guests.
Small Dining Room (pictured above)
This area is great for parties of 20-34 people. The space has a variety of tables and booths. There is maximum seating for around 34 guests.
Large Dining Room (pictured above)
This area is great for parties of 40-55 people. There is an assortment of booths, large tables, and small tables within the space. There is maximum seating for around 55 guests.
Elevated Mezzanine (pictured above)
This area is only accessible by 20-step staircase. Our new mezzanine space is for parties of 30-40 guests. The space overlooks the rest of our venue with great views of the arcade and bowling lanes.
Depending on the party size, we also offer options such as an exclusive full-venue rental or a combination of the dining spaces.
3 - Food-Focused, Drink-Inspired
Our team is focused on creating a food and beverage experience you won’t forget. From curated beverage packages to an assortment of customizable buffet-style food options, we ensure your event features savory flavors and creative cocktails.
4 - Go All Out
For wedding events, we offer an exclusive array of a la carte items like special champagne toasts, distinct desserts, and more. It’s your big moment–let’s make it a party.
“Our family and friends were amazed and all had so much fun bowling and playing the arcade games. I would definitely recommend having an event at Decades. If you are considering having a rehearsal dinner here, do it! You will have a blast!” - Barbara B.
The beautiful Cork Factory Hotel located near Decades
5 - Local Partners
Are you looking for a florist? Local lodging? We have an assortment of local vendors that we recommend to help make your wedding experience easy and successful.
All wedding events can be customized with a curated list of food, beverages, bowling, and arcade game tokens. Let’s connect and discuss how Decades can best be a partner for your wedding experience.
Fill out and submit our online inquiry or reach out to Courtney, Events Coordinator, at courtney@decadesbowl.com to get started.
