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The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve is a historic wedding venue in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The facility honors the legacy of a local entrepreneur, Charles Ellis, and was built in 1932. It is conveniently located in Delaware County, with easy access to Route 3 and Route 476.

Facilities and Capacity

Built in a grand Greek revival style, The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve features towering columns indoors and out. The property's beautiful grounds are great for an outdoor wedding ceremony or cocktail hour, while the ballroom can be used for dinner and the reception. The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve is able to accommodate up to 260 guests comfortably and has an on-site bridal suite ready for the wedding party to use before the celebration begins. There is ample on-site parking, or you can utilize the venue's valet services. The entire venue is wheelchair accessible, so all your loved ones can join the celebration easily.

Services Offered

You can choose to have all of your wedding events in one place since the venue can be used for an engagement party, bridal shower, and rehearsal dinner, in addition to your wedding ceremony and reception. The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve's experienced staff will help set up and clean up everything on your big day, so all you have to focus on is each other.

Cuisine

Finley Catering will create delicious meals for your wedding day at the facility. With more than 40 years of experience, Finley Catering delivers extraordinary service in an elegant atmosphere. Their catering services include a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, followed by a plated meal. They can also provide desserts and a wedding cake for you and your loved ones. The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve provides barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens, so you won't have to.

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Ceremony
$1,500 starting price

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FAQ

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?

Yes

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

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building

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?

Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

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The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve, operated by Finley Catering, is highly praised by numerous reviewers for its exceptional service, beautiful aesthetics, and delicious food. Coordinators like Megan and Tina receive special mentions for being helpful and professional throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The staff, including bridal attendants, maitre d's, and wait staff, are described as attentive, efficient, and dedicated to ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for the couple and guests. The venue's spacious and elegant design, outstanding food offerings, and top-notch service make it a highly recommended choice 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.

The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve, operated by Finley Catering, is highly praised by numerous reviewers for its exceptional service, beautiful aesthetics, and delicious food. Coordinators like Megan and Tina receive special mentions for being helpful and professional throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The staff, including bridal attendants, maitre d's, and wait staff, are described as attentive, efficient, and dedicated to ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for the couple and guests. The venue's spacious and elegant design, outstanding food offerings, and top-notch service make it a highly recommended choice for weddings.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 100 reviews
Google
4.8/5 307 reviews
Maria
Maria Sent on 03/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The ivy at ellis preserves!

I cannot say enough beautiful things about our experience at The Ivy. When we first visited, it was a construction site of rubble, dirt, concrete and steel beams. We wore hard hats and had to have a vision of what the completed venue would look like. Our coordinator, Tina was the utmost professional answering every question we had. Once we booked we were so excited! Tina kept us in the loop with regards to flooring and bar installations and the final product. We visited the location in September and was blown away by the aesthetics. My daughters wedding was just in Feb 2025 and The Ivy delivered!!! Not only was the food exceptional and my guest were so impressed, but the STAFF was AMAZING! They exceeded my expectations. Every attention to detail was taken care of. The bridal attendants were so sweet, helpful and accommodating to our every whim. I had 3 staff members swarming over me the entire night asking if I needed anything! A glass of wine, something to eat from the cocktail hour and even bringing my pocketbook to my table! It was over the top and I'm still reeling from it! Even the acoustics was perfect. We had a the Band Masquerade play and everyone was on the dance floor!! They were awesome! My family and guest have been sending text all week with the most beautiful words about Laura and Colin's wedding! It was truly a dream come true and that's coming from the Mother of the Bride! Thank you Ivy and every staff member! You made me and my daughters dream come true!! xoxo
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 04/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Ivy at Ellis Preserve

I had my wedding at the Ivy at Ellis Preserve 4/12/25, the space is absolutely beautiful, the chic barnyard theme is elegant, very large, tiered, and the most beautiful venue my husband and I have ever seen! The staff was wonderful throughout the entire process, Tina and Mike did an amazing job setting us up for the big day and helping everything run smoothly that night! Another staff member Margie kept my family and I with a drink at all times and even ended up fixing my dress! Great venue and even better time!
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 02/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Ivy at Ellis Preserve is STUNNING. Every. Single. Detail.

We got married at The Ivy at Ellis Preserve, Finley's newest ballroom. Our guests were blown away by the aesthetics of the upscale ballroom/ farmhouse vibes. Every detail in the venue was perfect and classy. We have received so many compliments on just about everything. Our guests cannot stop raving about the food -- from cocktail hour to their hot surf and turf entrée to the dessert room completed with an ice cream sundae bar. We can't forget to mention the afterparty spread full of Philly's most favored cuisines. Finley Catering does it right. My husband and I, as well as our families, were waited on the entire night and did not have to worry about a thing. They had it all taken care of. Our wedding coordinator, maitre d, assistant maitre d, and bridal attendants took care of us from start to finish. Working with the Finley team was such a joy as they took away all of the stressful aspects that come along with wedding planning. I cannot say enough good things about our experience.
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The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve frequently asked questions

The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve 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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