Skip to main content
Weddings

About

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 choose to 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 you wedding day at the facility. Finley Catering has more that 40 years of experience, which allows them to deliver 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.

illustration popular

Venues you may like

See other venues that are popular with couples right now

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?

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

Reviews of The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.
5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
94 reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Ellis Preserve is highly recommended by multiple reviewers due to their exceptional service, delicious food, and stunning venue. Coordinators like Megan and Mia received praise for their helpfulness and making the planning process stress-free. The staff, including maitre d's and bridal attendants, were noted for their professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring a seamless event experience. Guests complimented the uplighting, elegant decor, and delightful cocktail hour food, making Ellis Preserve a top choice for memorable weddings.

Review summary

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

Ellis Preserve is highly recommended by multiple reviewers due to their exceptional service, delicious food, and stunning venue. Coordinators like Megan and Mia received praise for their helpfulness and making the planning process stress-free. The staff, including maitre d's and bridal attendants, were noted for their professionalism and attentiveness, ensuring a seamless event experience. Guests complimented the uplighting, elegant decor, and delightful cocktail hour food, making Ellis Preserve a top choice for memorable weddings.

E
Erkin Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue and delicious food

Amazing venue, staff, and food. Working with Megan and Mia was so much fun and made what is normally a stressful process, a breeze. All of the staff at Finley did such a wonderful job for our special day. The food was delicious and the venue looked spectacular, despite us having some rain. Would recommend to anyone, especially if you and your guests like to eat like we do!!
A
Anthony R. Sent on 07/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding ever

The team at Ellis is fantastic. They were a pleasure to work with through the entire process, which culminated in what everyone said was the best wedding they ever attended. The venue was beautiful, the food outstanding and the service from the entire team was first class. Everything was perfect. You can't go wrong with a wedding at Ellis!
Megan
Megan H. Sent on 05/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ellis Preserve takes the stress out

My husband and I got married in January 2024 and we cannot recommend Ellis Preserve enough! Tina was our coordinator and she was fantastic. they have running a wedding down to a science and the day flowed perfectly. I would do everything again the exact same way. Go with Ellis Preserve/Finley Catering if your goal is to be as stress free as possible!

Map

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.

Other vendors in Philadelphia for your wedding

Wedding Venues