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Glen Foerd is a historic riverfront wedding venue located 20 minutes from downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With a sweeping waterfront view and 18 acres of park-like landscapes and woods, this property is truly beautiful.

Facilities and Capacity

The views of the sparkling Delaware River are spectacular and make for lovely backdrops, as do the mansion's porches and gorgeous indoor rooms.

For 2027 events, Glen Foerd is no longer an exclusive venue of Jamie Hollander Catering & Events. We had 10 great years at Glen Foerd, and now we're focusing on the historic and stunning Bartram's Garden and Pearl S. Buck venues, as well as private and preferred venues in and around Philadelphia.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up

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)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Museum
Waterfront

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

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
August
November
December

Reviews of Glen Foerd

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Glen Foerd received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple reviewers, with many highlighting the exceptional service provided by staff members like Kelly and Niyah. The venue's stunning indoor and outdoor spaces, including a historical mansion, art gallery, and tent for receptions, were praised for their beauty and flexibility in accommodating various weather conditions. Guests were impressed with the delicious food offerings and the attentive service provided by staff, making the wedding experiences memorable and stress-free. Overall, Glen Foerd was highly recommended for its gorgeous setting and exemplary team, with reviewers describing it as a magical and dream wedding venue.

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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.

Glen Foerd received overwhelmingly positive reviews from multiple reviewers, with many highlighting the exceptional service provided by staff members like Kelly and Niyah. The venue's stunning indoor and outdoor spaces, including a historical mansion, art gallery, and tent for receptions, were praised for their beauty and flexibility in accommodating various weather conditions. Guests were impressed with the delicious food offerings and the attentive service provided by staff, making the wedding experiences memorable and stress-free. Overall, Glen Foerd was highly recommended for its gorgeous setting and exemplary team, with reviewers describing it as a magical and dream wedding venue.

Abby
Abby Sent on 12/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic, historic venue with fantastic staff and service

Glen Foerd was a fantastic venue for our mid-November wedding and we loved our experience there. The venue is stunning and has so much character. The outside spaces and inside the mansion are gorgeous and we felt reassured there was a beautiful indoor option if we were not able to have our ceremony outside (which was a very probable option mid-November!). We were able to fully customize inside the tent to be exactly as we wanted and the team was flexible in letting us do things like bringing in a Guinness keg and setting up a sitting area in one section of the tent. There’s a ton of space and very comfortably fit our 200 guests.

The Jamie Hollander team was fantastic. They were kind to our guests and offered great service. The wedding day was only possible because of their help. Kelly was also instrumental in making the day a success and helped us since the moment we reached out to Glen Foerd. She helped us tailor the menu and lay out of the day and worked hand in hand with our wedding planner to figure out the best layout for our guests and overall flow of the events. She continually gave us suggestions and feedback on what would be the optimal guest experience and we appreciate all her help! She is organized, communicative, and professional.

Photos by Haley Richter Photography
Molly
Molly Sent on 04/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience with Kelly and Staff

We had a great experience at Glen Foerd working with Kelly. She really made the whole process easy and stress free. She was so great with our families. I could not have asked for a better experience with the her and the staff.
Gabby
Gabby Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!

Glen Foerd is absolutely breathtaking. It is the most stunningly elegant, yet natural, indoor/outdoor venue that is also on the water, which was exactly what we were looking for. From the beautiful historical mansion with a wrap-around porch and patio for cocktail hour, the art gallery upstairs, views of the Delaware with picturesque sailboats and greenery, to the year round standalone tent with lighting for the reception, it truly felt like it had everything. No matter rain, shine, heat, or cold, there is a solution for all weather conundrums and it will be gorgeous no matter what. We got SO MANY compliments from our guests, who had so much fun exploring the grounds, and said that it was one of the most beautiful and classy weddings they had ever been to. The bridal suite upstairs is a dream and we fell in love the second we stepped inside. The guys have an equally amazing, manly, rathskeller man cave downstairs that they had so much fun having pre ceremony drinks in. The staff is also incredible, most notably Kelly, Emma, and Alfonso. Kelly was our coordinator throughout the planning process and was very responsive and available to answer any and all questions during the year and a half we planned our wedding. Emma was our day of coordinator and she was the absolute BEST, making sure our day was seamless and fun. Alfonso was our head maitre d’ and he made sure cocktail hour and dinner went off without a hitch. Both Emma and Alfonso each hand delivered us a tray of hors d'oeuvres and made us plates for dinner. We had told ourselves that we would definitely make sure that we ate but truthfully in the whirlwind of the day, if it wasn’t for Emma and Alfonso, I’m not sure if we would have! You can also expect to attend a tasting before your wedding that will take you all the way from arrival through cocktail hour and dinner so that you can see exactly what it will be like and taste all of the delicious menu items so you can better make your own selections! The food was sooo delicious, we highly recommend the bacon wrapped short rib if it's an option. We absolutely love Glen Foerd and the staff and it was the best day of our lives! Cannot recommend it enough
Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding venue!

Glen Foerd was the perfect wedding venue!! We held our ceremony outside, which was absolutely breathtaking. The mansion is beautiful and the guests loved the opportunity to visit the art gallery during the cocktail hour. Working with the Glen Foerd and Jamie Hollander team was also great every step of the way. We worked with Kelly and Emma who helped make our dream day a reality!!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 07/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience!

I truly don't even know where to start when it comes to the incredible experience my husband and I had with Glen Foerd! We are originally from Long Island and went all over the tristate area to find a venue for our wedding. The second we set foot on Glen Foerd, we knew we found the one. It truly is the most magical venue we have ever been to, and it has so many beautiful spots for both you and your partner *and* your guests to explore/utilize (e.g., the mansion itself, art gallery, bridal suite, outdoor porch, sun room, gardens, pavilion, waterfront, stone area, cellar, etc.). We had countless people tell us it was the best venue they have ever been to, and we couldn't have agreed more! Not only were the grounds themselves incredible, but what was even more amazing was the Glen Foerd/Jamie Hollander team. Kelly was our planner and day of coordinator and she is an ANGEL SENT FROM ABOVE!!!! I really don't know how she does it and we couldn't have asked for better support throughout the process of our engagement, rehearsal, and wedding day. She was kind, responsive, detail-oriented, collaborative, there to bounce ideas off of/share best practices, and an absolute ROCKSTAR the day of the wedding. We were blown away by how seamless she made it - there wasn't a moment where we had to stress or manage anything because Kelly had it all under control and was ten steps ahead of us (and in ten different places at once!) the entire time. She made our day that much more special because we knew we were in good hands. I couldn't say more positive things about her or thank her enough for everything she did for us!! Our entire bridal party and family even mentioned how great she was, which says a lot. Even the Glen Foerd staff blew our expectations out of the water. They made our guests feel so welcomed and so many people came up to us throughout the night to share how abnormally nice (in a good way) all the servers, bartenders, etc., were. Another great bonus of booking your wedding with Glen Foerd is the incredible food that comes with a partnership with Jamie Hollander and how easy it is to book rentals through their existing vendor relationships. 5/5 stars doesn't come close to rating our wonderful experience, and I could rave about them for hours. Booking your wedding with Glen Foerd sets you up to have the wedding of your dreams!!!
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Allison Sent on 10/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Day of our dreams! A wonderful experience!

We absolutely loved our wedding at Glen Foerd. The grounds are gorgeous and the mansion is so unique. We received so many compliments from our guests on how amazing the venue was and how they had never been to any wedding like it. Kelly and the Jamie Hollander team made our planning process so easy and stress free. They were there for every question we had along the way and really made sure every detail was thought through. Our day of coordinator was Anthony and I don't know how we would have gotten through the day without him. Whenever we needed something he or someone from his team was there and we have never felt so taken care of. 2 weeks later we're still talking about how amazing the entire Jamie Hollander team was and how seamlessly the day went thanks to them. We would choose Glen Foerd all over again!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 10/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue, delicious food, very helpful coordinators

We had the most perfect wedding at Glen Foerd! Book your wedding here ASAP! The venue is stunning, and the food was delicious. Our guests still rave about how good different food items were, with each having a different favorite. The Jamie Hollander team were so helpful every step of the way. I worked with a few members of their team throughout the process (Grace, Leslie, and Kate). Grace always prompted responded to my many questions via email. She gave input on some style choices and was helpful in recommending vendors. She was always friendly and had a calming presence. Kate was our month of coordinator and wow was she organized.
She helped coordinate our alcohol order so we didn’t have to think. Day of the wedding, Kate seemed to be in 10 places at once. She was helpful in every way imaginable, from making sure I had water and lipstick to undoing the buttons on my dress for the dress change. She seamlessly helped me rearrange the order of the reception when I realized I needed to change out of my dress to eat. My family and friends still comment on how helpful she was throughout the day. Thank you to the JH team for making our day so special!
Beth
Beth Sent on 09/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

The venue is absolutely breathtaking! If you’re looking to have your ceremony and reception in one place on the water with 1 million different places to have perfect pictures taken whether it’s by the rose garden, in front of the mansion, along the water, or inside the beautiful mansion, this place does not disappoint! They have indoor options if there is inclement weather as well. Our event planner Grace was absolutely amazing !
Elaine
Elaine Sent on 07/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible full-service venue

We absolutely loved our experience at Glen Foerd! Grace and her whole team were incredibly easy to work with and supportive. We felt so taken care of by Grace every step of the way. The venue is so beautiful right on the river and the inside mansion space is also gorgeous. The bridal suite is well-lit and perfect for getting ready photos! All of the guests loved the appetizers and dinner. An extra perk about this venue is that you can provide your own alcohol. We went with the distributor Grace recommended and this was convenient and affordable.
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Alyson Sent on 07/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience All Around

Can't say enough good things about our experience with Glen Foerd & Jamie Hollandar. The venue is stunning and unique- many guests told us that it was the most beautiful venue they had ever been to! Grace was amazing throughout the entire process as well. She was helpful, informative, a quick responder, organized and I heavily relied on and valued her opinions and expertise. Her and the team made everything run smoothly so that we were able to completely unwind and live in the moment on our wedding day.
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Awards

61
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Amber Dawn Photography Amber Dawn Photography Wedding Photographers

I absolutely love this beautiful venue! It's one of my favorite places to photograph and visit. The weddings here are gorgeous, with plenty of options to photograph both inside the house and outside on the grounds and along the Delaware.

Mark Bryan Designs Mark Bryan Designs Wedding Florists

Great caterer and staff make this amazing historic site the location for a wedding on the Delaware River. Everyone is so helpful and work together to create that magical day. As a florist, I find it a treat to work at such an amazing property. There is nothing like this mansion.

Philly Event Group Philly Event Group Wedding Bands

With the combination of a great space and catering by Jamie Hollander Gourmet Catering Kate Conoway and Phil deliver a top notch experience that is unsurpassed!

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Glen Foerd frequently asked questions

Glen Foerd includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
Glen Foerd includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Glen Foerd includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Glen Foerd for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Museum
  • Waterfront
Glen Foerd offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Glen Foerd offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Glen Foerd offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Glen Foerd offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Glen Foerd is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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