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Joseph Ambler Inn is a North Wales-based rustic wedding venue that creates memories in the greater Philadelphia area. It offers five historic buildings on 12 acres of beautiful grounds, making it a versatile space for outdoorsy classic celebrations both big and small. At Joseph Ambler Inn, you can personalize the day, whether you want to celebrate in the sun or mingle by the fireplace.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples may host up to 180 guests for outdoor and indoor gatherings. Outdoor ceremonies can be arranged on the lawn or pavilion, while an intimate (40 people or less) fireside ceremony can be set up by the fireplace in the 1734 Farmhouse or the John Roberts House. The Farmhouse, with living and dining areas, is best for small groups. The John Roberts House has an intimate dining room. For larger receptions, the Bonnymeade and Wheelwright Banquet Rooms are ballrooms that can be used together or separately. In the 1820's stone barn, exposed stone walls and hardwood floors offer a rustic setting.

Services Offered

Joseph Ambler Inn has a variety of wedding-related services to help your day run smoothly. These offerings include:

  • Event planning
  • Setup
  • Cleanup

Cuisine

On your big day, the culinary team can prepare delicious American cuisine. Serving style options include buffet, plated and stations. Other catering and bartending services include:

  • Gluten-free
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Servers
  • Tastings
  • Bartenders
  • Champagne toast
  • Cash bar
  • Open bar

Accommodation

This historic inn wedding venue has 52 guest rooms and suites, including a special honeymoon suite. These rooms are located throughout various buildings, including the Farmhouse, John Roberts House and Stone Bank Barn.

Other Facilities

There is free parking and wheelchair accessible facilities on the property. Guests at the inn can enjoy:

  • Fitness center
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared kitchen
  • Bar
  • Designated smoking area

Other Services

Joseph Ambler Inn will glady host your wedding-related gatherings. These events include:

  • Engagement party
  • Bridal shower
  • Ceremony
  • Reception

History

In the late 1600s, William Penn owned the land. In 1711, 50 acres were purchased by William Morgan, who built part of the farmhouse. After William Morgan's death, Joseph Ambler bought the land. It stayed within his family until John Roberts, who married an Ambler daughter, acquired the land in 1825. He added a living room and dining room to the farmhouse. In 1983, more than 100 years and many owners later, Richard Allman bought 12 acres of the property. He is the current owner of Joseph Ambler Inn.

Location

Philadelphia is 40 minutes from the inn. It is 40 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, 16 minutes from Doylestown and 26 minutes from King of Prussia.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July

Pricing information

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Lydia S. Sent on 10/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Jospeh Ambler Inn Review

Joseph Ambler Inn was a dream come true for a wedding venue! Working with Jamie and the rest of the staff was so easy and stress-free. We had a lot of requests such as specialized meals for guests with food allergies, how to set up the décor for the reception, and space for hair and makeup. All of these requests were accommodated with no issues. One example of how Joseph Ambler Inn went above and beyond, was about 2 hours before the wedding we realized the petals for the flower girl had not been delivered. At this point, our entire wedding party was having their photos taken. Without even being asked Jamie and her team had gone to a local store, bought roses, and prepared them for the flower girl. I think this just illustrates that at Joseph Ambler Inn they truly care about your special day, and you are not just another event. Outside the wonderful staff, the location is also just perfect. Most of our guests were arriving from out of state so having the option to have our guests on-site was perfect. We also were able to have all our events on site including rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, welcome party, ceremony, reception, and afterparty. On top of all of this, the food was just amazing!! I cannot count the number of people who told me how much they enjoyed the appetizers, meals, and drinks. If you are looking for a venue that truly, does it all and goes above and beyond on your special day, Joseph Ambler Inn would be the ideal place for your big day!!
Allison
Allison Sent on 06/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wow wow wow

I had such a long review written out and it got deleted so I’m going to try my best and rewrite it now!

We were originally meant to be married in June of 2020, much like so many others. Unlike so many others we hired JAI for our venue…and rescheduled it TWICE. In the four years from picking JAI to the day when it finally came, I never once considered another venue. In fact JAI was the first and only venue we toured. My husband was so impressed with their event planner at the time, Ali, that he insisted this was the place for our special day.

Many things changed in the four years, our beloved Ali moved on and was replaced by Jamie in what had to be the most seamless transition. Jamie answered my 1,307,472 emails at all hours of the day and was an absolute gem to work with through all the twists and turns of navigating wedding planning.

The day of coordinator, Meg, was equally as attentive and so so helpful. I wasn’t even aware we had a day of coordinator until very nearly the day of but in the short time I knew her she listened to every single one of my increasingly strange requests and was on the money executing all of them for us.

We could not be happier with how our day turned out and would absolutely recommend Joseph Ambler Inn for every event!
Brendan
Brendan F. Sent on 01/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A special place

Joseph Ambler Inn is a wonderful venue and the perfect place to have a wedding. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after party, and farewell brunch all on-site and many of our guests stayed at the inn over the weekend. The JAI staff was so easy to work with and were extremely accommodating when we chose to postpone a year due to Covid. Having everything in one place was so convenient for us and our guests and every event was handled seamlessly. The food is excellent, the property is gorgeous, and accommodations are charming and comfortable. Alli was our event coordinator and was so helpful throughout the entire planning process. She was very responsive and patient with our many questions and really went above and beyond for us in so many ways. Dana, the Inn hotel manager was also amazing. Our guests booked over 30 rooms and she helped us rearrange our hotel block to accommodate all of our guests needs. We also booked one of the buildings (the John Roberts House) for an after party and she made sure that everything was set up perfectly. Our day-of wedding captain, Meg, was incredible, and helped us navigate the day effortlessly. We were nervous about the rainy weather on the day, and she relieved all of our stress by getting us last minute access to the restaurant’s covered patio so that we could still have cocktail hour outside like we had hoped. The pavilion was gorgeous and cozy for our ceremony, and the ballroom was exquisite. We dropped all of our decor off ahead of time and the staff arranged everything for us and every detail was flawless. We still can’t believe how beautiful everything looked. We can’t recommend this venue enough; it’s truly a special place.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Clair Pruett Studios Clair Pruett Studios Wedding Photographers

Beautiful and charming buildings and grounds. We love photographing weddings here!

An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village Wedding Florists

Every time we are asked to create flowers for an event at JAI -we jump at the chance. The incredibly lovely venue, coupled with the extraordinary staff members-make it one of our very favorite "field trips". Every season shines on their beautiful "oasis" in the middle of Montgomeryville- you're close to everything but feel as though you have taken a step back in time- to a place where the simple pleasures can be savored and enjoyed. We at An Enchanted Florist at Skippack Village highly endorse the Joseph Ambler Inn as one of the premier venues in our area and look forward to our next wedding there :) Jill and the entire Enchanted Team in Skippack

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