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Mendenhall Inn is an elegant hotel wedding venue in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania that serves couples in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. With two spacious ballrooms and a beautiful outdoor patio, the luxurious inn is perfect for rustic and classic gatherings with sophisticated flair. At this restaurant and hotel wedding venue, expect top-notch service and elegance that will enchant your guests.

Facilities and Capacity
The venue can host indoor and uncovered outdoor gatherings for up to 350 guests. The Grand Ballroom features decorative ceilings, a massive chandelier, and a stunning spiral staircase. The Gold Ballroom, which has an outdoor patio, is embellished with multiple vintage chandeliers. From the fountain to the railroad tracks, Mendenhall Inn has ample opportunities for wedding photographs.

Services Offered
The staff at Mendenhall Inn is ready to accommodate all of your needs. Through a range of services and all-inclusive wedding packages, they will ensure that every last detail is put into place. Their services include:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals

Cuisine
As a restaurant, Mendenhall Inn has an executive chef and catering team that provides white-glove service and delicious menu items, including cake and dessert. They promise to delight both you and your guests. Serving styles include buffet, plated, stations, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert. Cuisine options include:

  • American
  • Gluten-free
  • Lactose-free
  • Nut-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Accommodation
The hotel wedding venue has overnight accommodations available. Their packages include options for dinner, breakfast buffet, and admission to local tourist attractions. Couples and guests will love the old-world hospitality at the inn.

Other Facilities
Before the festivities, your wedding party can prepare in the bridal suite. Guests may also utilize the wheelchair access and on-site parking.

Other Services
Mendenhall Inn can host your engagement party, bridal shower, ceremony, and reception. The team also provides additional services, including:

  • Bartenders
  • Signature drink
  • Champagne toast
  • Cash bar
  • Open bar
  • Limited bar
  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • China
  • Glassware
  • Linens


History
In 1917, the farm that is now Mendenhall Inn was owned by Pierre DuPont. He also purchased the surrounding properties. Soon after, the Millhous Brothers bought the farm and turned it into a feed store. The barn was turned into a restaurant in 1968, then purchased by its current owners in 1982. In 1990, a 70-room hotel was added by the Hionis family. The Grand Ballroom was built in 1994, while the original Gold Ballroom was renovated in 2006.

Location
Mendenhall Inn is 32 minutes from downtown Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport. It is 60 minutes from Lancaster, 60 minutes from Reading, and 21 minutes from Wilmington, Delaware.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

9

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
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Reviews of Mendenhall Inn

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
277 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Mendenhall Inn is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, all-inclusive packaging, attentive staff, and beautiful facilities. Reviewers specifically highlight the dedicated wedding specialists, such as Gianna and Dottie, who made the planning process seamless and enjoyable. Guests appreciated the delicious food, stunning ballrooms, and the convenience of having everything on-site, including accommodations. The venue\'s professionalism, attention to detail, and flexibility, particularly in accommodating last-minute requests, received glowing reviews, making it a top recommendation for weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Mendenhall Inn is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, all-inclusive packaging, attentive staff, and beautiful facilities. Reviewers specifically highlight the dedicated wedding specialists, such as Gianna and Dottie, who made the planning process seamless and enjoyable. Guests appreciated the delicious food, stunning ballrooms, and the convenience of having everything on-site, including accommodations. The venue\'s professionalism, attention to detail, and flexibility, particularly in accommodating last-minute requests, received glowing reviews, making it a top recommendation for weddings.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 277 reviews
Google
4.5/5 704 reviews
Cassidy
Cassidy S. Sent on 08/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gianna, Dottie & the whole team, amazing!

Could not have asked for a better venue. One stop shop, with great pricing, all inclusive packaging **including centerpiece flowers!!** and amazing team. Gianna was helpful every step of the way, and everything went flawlessly!
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Julia H. Sent on 08/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A pleasure to work with!

My husband and I chose the Mendenhall Inn for our wedding ceremony/reception and we couldn't have been more happy with how our day turned out. We had the absolute pleasure of working with Gianna throughout our whole process and are happy to say that she was a major reason why we chose this venue. From our initial tour until the end of our ceremony Gianna was just as invested in our day as we were. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment level to making our day perfect was amazing. She made the whole process comfortable, easy and most importantly fun! On the day of our wedding every one of the venue staff were professional, attentive and went out of their way to accommodate a last minute special request that we had. We HIGHLY recommend the Mendenhall Inn!
M
Missy Sent on 03/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue!!!

We got married at Mendenhall Inn in February 2024 and we could not recommend it more, we had high expectations and everything was above and beyond what we could have imagined! Not only is Mendenhall an all inclusive, gorgeous venue (we had our rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, reception, after party, and hotel room block all onsite) but they also have the most incredible team of people too. We could write a whole novel about how amazing Gianna is but truly her organization, proactivity, and welcoming demeanor made our wedding planning process and the execution of our big day so seamless and amazing. If you are amidst the search of finding the perfect venue, stop right here - they have it all!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Real Weddings

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29 photos · 12/31/2023
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27 photos · 12/30/2023
Daniel & Shannon
30 photos · 11/18/2023
Ryan & Kristina
28 photos · 10/20/2023
Kyle & Erica
44 photos · 09/16/2023
Geoffrey & Nathalie
24 photos · 09/08/2023

Professional Network & Endorsements

17 Endorsements
Woodward Studios Woodward Studios Wedding Photographers

As a wedding photographer, the Mendenhall Inn is one of my favorite venues. Both banquet rooms also have separate rooms for cocktails/ceremonies. I adore the inclosed outdoor courtyard. The grounds are very good for photos, especially the train tracks!

VIP DJ Entertainment VIP DJ Entertainment Wedding DJs

This is an amazing venue to have any event! We have entertained many weddings at The Mendenhall Inn. They have two beautiful ballrooms to choose from and a few options for where you would like your ceremony. The staff goes above and beyond every single time! Food is delicious and always served with a smile. Highly recommended!

Castaldi's Salon Castaldi's Salon Wedding Hair & Makeup

Of any venue we have worked with, Mendenhall Inn is hands down one of the most reliable, professional & fun places we have collaborated with. The wedding team is absolutely phenomenal, and our clients are always gushing about the warm atmosphere and kind demeanor of the staff. We love working with the Mendenhall team!

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4.9 out of 5 rating , 2,092 Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 rating , 738 Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 rating , 1,156 Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 rating , 114 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating , 452 Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating , 615 Reviews
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Mendenhall Inn frequently asked questions

Mendenhall Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Mendenhall Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Mendenhall Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Mendenhall Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Mendenhall Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Mendenhall Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Mendenhall Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Mendenhall Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Mendenhall Inn is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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