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The Farmhouse at People’s Light is a wedding venue located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Pairing rustic roots with country charm, The Farmhouse's spaces include a 1700s farmhouse, a modern 175-person ballroom, a cathedral-ceilinged indoor pavilion, and award-winning perennial gardens, all surrounded by custom lighting made by artist Hank Adams.

Facilities and Capacity

The Farmhouse at People’s Light resides in a restored 18th-century farmhouse that accommodates up to 175 guests. The venue includes a renovated ballroom and indoor pavilion, featuring cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors. The ballroom includes a private, tented terrace, and is surrounded by spacious landscaping and gardening. The Farmhouse provides a variety of flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces that clients can customize according to their vision. With a historic atmosphere, this wedding venue lends a sense of relaxed elegance and charm to any celebration.

Services Offered

This historic Malvern landmark facility is known for its trademark excellent service, and specializes in hosting events of all types, including weddings, special events, and corporate celebrations. Their dedicated staff of experienced professionals assists clients in designing, planning, and executing your dream wedding. Along with professional catering services, the venue also offers complimentary wedding amenities such as gold Chivari chairs, hurricane candle centerpieces, Damask-striped ivory toppers, floor-length ivory linens, white napkins, and more. They also supply clients with a free ticket voucher to attend any People’s Light theatrical performance. Their wedding packages include the following event services:

  • Bar services
  • Cake
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Event planner
  • Event rentals
  • Get ready rooms
  • Lighting/sound
  • Outside vendors
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wifi

Cuisine

Executive Chef Scott Burns and his culinary team deliver creative seasonal cuisine and customized menus that are sure to exceed your expectations. Featuring creative American cusine with modern continental influences, clients can choose from a variety of tantalizing appetizers, freshly-prepared entrees, tempting desserts, and a sophisticated wine list. The Farmhouse offers a fully-stocked bar and catering services, with catering options including:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
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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?

$750

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
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Restaurant

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

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
July
August
November
December

Reviews of The Farmhouse at People's Light

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The Farmhouse at People's Light receives glowing reviews from multiple delighted customers who praise Dawn and Richard for their exceptional service, organization, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlight the delicious food, efficient staff, and beautiful decor that created a magical and stress-free wedding experience. Guests appreciated the seamless execution and flexibility of indoor options in case of unexpected weather. The personalized service, warm atmosphere, and accommodating staff make this venue highly recommended for couples seeking a perfect and unforgettable wedding day.

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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 Farmhouse at People's Light receives glowing reviews from multiple delighted customers who praise Dawn and Richard for their exceptional service, organization, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlight the delicious food, efficient staff, and beautiful decor that created a magical and stress-free wedding experience. Guests appreciated the seamless execution and flexibility of indoor options in case of unexpected weather. The personalized service, warm atmosphere, and accommodating staff make this venue highly recommended for couples seeking a perfect and unforgettable wedding day.

Glenn
Glenn Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Memories!

I cannot express enough how incredibly grateful we are to Dawn and Richard for making our daughter's wedding day absolutely perfect. Every detail was carefully considered, and they went above and beyond to make this a wonderful day. I would highly recommend The Farmhouse at People's Light for wonderful staff, amazing food (really amazing) and the ambiance. We couldn't have been happier with our choice!
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Quyen Sent on 11/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing

Dawn, Richard, and their entire team were amazing to work with. We originally had plans to get married last year somewhere else and than the pandemic hit. Instead of going into the city, we wanted to stay local. Clear communication between Dawn and Richard the entire process. Anything that I could imagine, they made it happen. They kept me calm and reassured me even when we had small issues that had nothing to do with the venue. They were amazing to work with and such a beautiful venue. I honestly wish I could've take a breath in and appreciated the amazing work they did. The food was amazing, the venue is beautiful, everything was wonderful. I could not appreciate them enough. We hope to come back for our vows renewal later on in life and I dearly hope that Dawn and Richard are still making dreams come true because the next people have a very impressive shoe to fit. Thank you Farmhouse at People's Light for being such an amazing venue!
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Amanda Sent on 09/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!

The Farmhouse at People's Light was a wonderful reception venue for our wedding. We found them through a family member who had attended events there before. Throughout our planning process, Dawn and Richard were quick to respond, professional, and accommodating to our questions and requests (i.e. COVID concerns, food options for children, special dietary requests). On our wedding day, the venue looked even better than what we had imagined. Dawn and Richard made sure we had whatever we needed and checked in frequently; we even had our own server for cocktail hour while we were taking pictures! They really made it a point to make sure that we got to enjoy our own wedding. The food was fantastic and all of our guests kept raving about what a blast they had. We would recommend the Farmhouse to anyone in a heartbeat. Thank you Dawn and Richard for helping us have the perfect wedding day!!!
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Erik Sent on 11/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Picture Perfect

The Farmhouse at People's Light ended up being our dream wedding venue. It was the first place we looked, and we checked out many locations, but we always came back to The Farmhouse at People's Light as the right choice for our wedding. Dawn and Richard were incredibly helpful and accommodating every step of the way. They truly wanted our day to be special and were always available to answer questions or assist in any way they could. All their help before, during, and after the wedding alleviated a ton of stress. Typically wedding food is not one of the highlights of the day; that was definitely not the case here. The food was amazing. The guests echoed that sentiment, along with telling us that the location was beautiful and perfect for us. The staff was extremely friendly and professional. We cannot think of a single negative thing about this venue. Weddings are not cheap, but the value here is unmatched. We were happy to be able to have our perfect wedding at The Farmhouse at People's Light and support such a wonderful location filled with wonderful people.
Liz
Liz Sent on 11/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

They helped me achieve my dream wedding!

I would absolutely recommend The Farmhouse at People’s Light to anyone looking to get married. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious! Richard and Dawn were simply amazing! They were so attentive and accommodating. They helped me achieve the perfect wedding day!
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Lucia Sent on 11/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant with Great Service

Elegant with a great service is how I would describe The Farmhouse at People’s light!
I had my daughter bridal shower at the Farm House the food was excellent the service even better the venue was so elegant all my guest loved it and had a great time! Dawn the event coordinator could not have been more helpful along with her staff to make our day perfect!
I recommend it so highly because of the venue and the quality of service in my experience it’s hard to get both!
Thank you so very much and I will definitely come see a play and have a lovely dinner at the farmhouse❤️
Lucia
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Meghan Sent on 08/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional venue

Dawn and Richard did a wonderful job putting our wedding together. The farmhouse has very flexible and reasonable packages. They went out of their way to perfect all of our wedding details and even went above and beyond to add their own touches to make it a beautiful event.
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Catheryn Sent on 11/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing vendor

Dawn was amazing to work with! When my husband and I got married, not only was I planning a wedding, but also in school and traveling for my job. Dawn was able to meet me when I was in town and was extremely responsive to all my emails and questions. She made sure that our day was super special!
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Karen Sent on 06/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Impressive

Charming indoor/outdoor venue. Delicious food, professional and accomodating staff. Coordinators were outstanding - organized, helpful and easy to work with.
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Robert Sent on 08/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Ever

This was a second wedding for my wife and I. I am 74 and she is 65 and we both have had weddings before, for ourselves and our children. No wedding was as easy and as nice. Richard and Dawn are amazing to work with. They are easy, flexible and take the worries of your hands. I am a stickler for detail, and as a result worry about every detail, and they took care of everything completely, competently and with no stress. They said "we will take care of it" and they did. Cannot praise them any higher. The food was great. Not the usual wedding fair. Everything was excellent. Our guests even commented on how good the food was, and the service was impeccable. The most amazing thing is that guests came up to us after the wedding, and told us how great everyone was. I highly recommend the Peoples Light Farmhouse. The venue is great, the people are super and the food was top notch. Lastly, the value is great. The price was very reasonable and everything (flowers and wedding cake) was included.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Clair Pruett Studios Clair Pruett Studios Wedding Photographers

Wow....The Farm House at People's Light & Theatre is amazing to photograph. On top of incredible service, they have such beautiful grounds to work in ;)

Valley Creek Productions Valley Creek Productions Wedding Videographers

A great local reception venue! Staff is helpful, space is nice for both ceremonies and receptions.

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