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The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel and wedding venue, is a historic, upscale location in Malvern, Pennsylvania, that awaits couples and guests for an elegant, memorable wedding celebration. We are happy to host Micro Weddings, Multi-cultural, Vow Renewals, Kosher, Indian & LGBTQ - ALL are welcome at The Desmond!

AWARDS WINNING VENUE
Recently awarded the #1 DoubleTree in the USA and placed in the Top 5 in the WORLD - Q3, 2025, Make it Right Award by Hilton (based on guest satisfaction). Also awarded Best Place to Spend Your Wedding Night & Best Venue by Main Line Today Magazine '24 & '25! The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton, can be your entire weekend host! No worries about driving, and shuttles hosting all your events under one roof! From the meet and greet reception to the farewell breakfast and everything in between, The Desmond will take care of all the details so that you can relax and enjoy all of your events.

FACILITIES
In our gorgeous ballroom or unique outdoor deck, nothing is spared in our efforts to make your weekend uniquely yours to share with family and friends. Both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations are available.
You can also enjoy the late-night pub for your happily-ever-after party. Our beautiful hotel also features an indoor pool, a fitness center with outdoor sports courts and jogging paths, plus beautiful grounds for the first look and photographs. Just across the street is a quaint shopping center of bars and restaurants, a sports bar, a taco and rum bar, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and more!

SERVICES OFFERED
The Desmond Malvern is the area's premier full-service and award-winning hotel, offering the most extravagant wedding package that you will find in the area. That, and all their familiar comforts, will allow your guests to make this hotel their home-away-from-home throughout the celebration of your entire weekend. An experienced personal wedding planner will be present to assist you along the way. Most evening full packages include the following, but we are happy to assist to bring YOUR vision to life!

  • Fresh floral centerpieces for tables with floor-length linen included!
  • Open premium bar, cocktail reception displays, and hors d'oeuvres + 3-course dinner - all included!
  • Custom Wedding cake & Champagne Toast - included!
  • Getting Ready room plus Overnight suite for you - included!
  • One-year anniversary, we will give you a complimentary overnight as our thank-you gift!

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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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Catering Services

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 Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
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)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April

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Reviews of The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton

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The Desmond is highly praised by numerous couples for its exceptional service, beautiful venue, delicious food, and attentive staff. Reviewers highlight the seamless planning process, helpfulness of staff members like Kevin, Karen, and Andy, and the stunning conservatory that adds a magical touch to weddings. Guests appreciate the all-inclusive packages, professionalism, and attention to detail, making The Desmond a highly recommended choice for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

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The Desmond is highly praised by numerous couples for its exceptional service, beautiful venue, delicious food, and attentive staff. Reviewers highlight the seamless planning process, helpfulness of staff members like Kevin, Karen, and Andy, and the stunning conservatory that adds a magical touch to weddings. Guests appreciate the all-inclusive packages, professionalism, and attention to detail, making The Desmond a highly recommended choice for a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 122 reviews
Google
4.4/5 1736 reviews
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Cate Sent on 12/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

This vendor is professional, accommodating, and the event went off seamlessly

The Desmond provided an unforgettable experience for our winter wedding. Their package includes center pieces, food, and the cake, making it a one-stop-shop for wedding planning. The coordinator is a seasoned professional and helps put everything together so that you will have a beautiful night and venue that "wow's" your guests. We had guests telling us how delicious their dinner was, how friendly the staff was, and how beautiful the Desmond is all night. You will not regret working with them, they are wonderful!
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Rachel Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Amazing Wedding Venue!

My husband and I got married at The Desmond this last November. We couldn’t have been happier with our experience. We even saw a couple touring the next morning and told them they HAVE to have their reception at the Desmond! We worked with Kevin, who made our planning process so smooth. He talked us through all the details and was extremely accommodating.

When my husband and I arrived at the Desmond following our ceremony, we were so pleasantly surprised to see Desmond staff waiting to greet us at the front door. Throughout the entire night, there were staff members attending to all of the details of the wedding and the needs of our guests- we truly got nothing but compliments after the wedding. Not only was the venue beautiful, but the service and food were amazing. As the bride, it really stood out to me how the Desmond took care of everything on the wedding day: set up, coordinating with vendors, carrying out specific details during the reception I had requested, and tear down at the end of the night… I didn’t have to think about a thing, other than enjoy the time with my family and friends. I would 100% recommend the Desmond for a wedding venue!!
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Jaime Sent on 12/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

We had our wedding in August 2025. The Desmond was a lovely space to have our wedding. The ceremony space and cocktail hour space are tucked away in the back and feel very private, but we also got to enjoy the benefits of the entire hotel. There is a beautiful garden atrium that is perfect for indoor pictures as well as outdoor spaces for a ceremony and pictures. The staff were amazing, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our wedding coordinator was Kevin Kessler, he helped us tailor everything from décor to scheduled to budget to meet our needs. He and his team were super responsive leading up to the wedding, they would respond within 24-48 hours to every question even on weekends. Highly recommend!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue for Your Wedding

The Desmond made our dreams come true! So many of my guests told me how much they loved the food and the venue itself. The staff were wonderful and extremely attentive to our needs. Karen Eubanks and Andy Davidson are truly THE best. They both kept checking in on us throughout the day, while we were all getting ready. They answered any questions we had, anything we needed help with they offered a solution. They were kind, caring, supportive, extremely professional, and had this process down to a science. We had our dress rehearsal there, the ceremony, and the reception. We felt confident going into the wedding day and knew we were in good hands. We chose for our dinner the buffet style, and it was hot, fresh, and delicious. I cannot thank everyone enough. All the banquet staff, bar tenders, servers, front desk and restaurant were amazing. The Desmond is truly a treasure and we have all wonderful memories from our wedding.
Maddie
Maddie Sent on 11/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect evening

Our wedding at the Desmond could not have been more perfect - we got so many compliments from our guests on the space, the food and the entire night. The team at the Desmond are also fantastic to work with. Could not recommend it enough!
K
Kim Sent on 11/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

I can't say enough great things about my daughter's wedding day at the Desmond . Kevin, Mary and Andy were a superb team to work with in every way. The venue was beautiful. The food was delicious and all of our guests agreed! My daughter was treated like royalty and we felt so supported throughout the entire planning process. I highly recommend The Desmond to anyone looking for a perfect wedding day. I look forward to working with Kevin again when my next daughter gets married.
D
Douglas Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My Daughter's Wedding in 2025

We selected the Desmond Hotel in Malvern as the host site for my daughter's wedding on October 25, 2025. My family and all of the guests had a very memorable experience. The Desmond staff as usual, was in A+ form, very efficient and courteous to everyone. Also, the entire planning of the event was flawless which took the pressure off of our big day. I've also had numerous other amazing experiences with the Desmond Hotel. I highly recommend the Desmond team for any social/business meeting or celebration.
K
Kelly Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Weekend!

Mary and her amazing team were amazing to work with, they made our stay incredibly special! From the reservation process, even with our last minute guests, the friendliness of the staff and the great food at the restaurants, we could not have asked for a better experience. We especially loved Mary's personal visit to our getting ready room on Saturday:)

Our families and guests raved about the staff, the easy check-in process and the kindness of everyone at the Desmond.

We will for sure be recommending you to all our friends as they embark on the wedding process in this area.

Again, thank you for making our guests feel welcomed and our event so special!
Michael
Michael Sent on 10/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding stay at the Desmond

We had a phenomenal experience using the Desmond for our wedding. Booking the room block was easy and the staff communicated with us regularly. We also leveraged one of their preferred vendors for the shuttle service to our venue, which went smoothly. The fox and the hound within the hotel was also a great location for our wedding afterparty. Rooms were nice/clean, and we booked the wedding suite, which was extremely spacious. Would highly recommend the Desmond!
Joe
Joe Sent on 07/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We could not be happier with the service we received from the staff at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern during our wedding weekend. Cynthia was very professional and friendly and helped us to set up the hotel block, as well as our after party. It was a pleasure working with her. Samantha worked very hard with great professionalism and courtesy as well to assist with our bookings. During the stressful experience of planning a wedding, it was a great relief to work with such professional and nice people for our hotel block. Our guests all loved the accommodations and hotel bar.
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The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton frequently asked questions

The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton 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
  • Catering Services
The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton 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 Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
The Desmond Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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