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Mendenhall Inn
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About this venue
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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56 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
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Reviews of Mendenhall Inn
Review summary
Mendenhall Inn is praised as a beautiful, elegant venue with a stunning Grand Ballroom and lovely ceremony/cocktail spaces. Guests rave about the food, seamless coordination, and highly responsive, organized staff who handled every detail professionally. On-site hotel, inclusive packages, and attentive service made the wedding weekend convenient and stress-free, and many strongly recommend it.
Wonderful experience and amazing value
The venue offers exceptional value, with outstanding food, beautiful décor, excellent service, and thoughtful inclusions such as floral arrangements and a custom wedding cake. Having attended many weddings over the years, I can confidently say that Mendenhall stands out for both quality and professionalism. If you’re considering this venue, book with confidence—you’ll be in great hands.
Above and Beyond in Every Way
The Perfect NYE Wedding!!
Perfect Night
Highly recommend the Mendenhall Inn!
Dream wedding for our daughter!
Incredible Wedding Venue!
There are so many things to list: the excellent food, amazing service, beautiful new bridal suite, gorgeous patio for post reception gathering, cocktail hour in atrium, stunning ballroom, etc
Every single aspect and detail of our event was well above and beyond our expectations.
We had many people in our party stay at the Inn. Many renovations have been made and the Inn is gorgeous. Our family and guests have described this past weekend as a big family reunion, a warm gathering of love and joy, and all have absolutely raved about the Mendenhall Inn.
Gianna helped to plan our event. She was very supportive, responsive and organized throughout our year of planning. She is the absolute best! Her attention and care to every detail helped to make our day stress free, relaxing and enjoyable. We did not want the night to end. Thank you Gianna.
I highly recommend the Mendenhall Inn!!
Amazing from beginning to end!!
The venue itself is stunning! It is full of charm and elegance, with beautiful spaces that create the perfect atmosphere for any event. Whether indoors or outdoors, every corner of Mendenhall Inn feels thoughtfully designed and inviting. It provided such a picturesque backdrop that made our day feel even more special.
What really stood out was how seamlessly everything came together thanks to the exceptional coordination and attention to detail from Dottie and her team. They took the time to understand our vision and made sure every aspect was handled flawlessly.
Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re looking for a venue with beautiful surroundings and an outstanding team who truly cares, Mendenhall Inn is the place to go. I highly recommend it to anyone planning a memorable event!
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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!
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!
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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