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About

The Gables at Chadds Ford is a historic restaurant and wedding venue located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania that provides couples with natural beauty and country elegance for their wedding. Located in the heart of Brandywine Valley, this wedding venue is surrounded by hospitable hotels, good people, and luscious greenery. The Gables at Chadds Ford offers couples and guests a comfortable and lavish atmosphere where they can enjoy an intimate ceremony and/or reception. They can provide dishes made with fresh and local ingredients that will give you a taste of old-school, Southern charm.

Facilities and Capacity

The Banquet Room is an elegant and rustic space adorned with a raised gabled ceiling, exposed timber frame, and wall of French windows. This space features a private entrance, a deck, and a bar. The Banquet Room can seat anywhere from 30 to 140 guests at a time. The terrace can be opened up into an outdoor space with tenting. The terrace is elegantly designed with seasonally landscaped gardens. This exquisite wedding space can hold up to 140 guests at a time.

Services Offered

Whether you’re planning an extravagant ceremony or an intimate banquet, the staff at The Gables at Chadds Ford is willing to do whatever it takes to make your event unforgettable. Their experienced and friendly staff works closely with you to design an event that fits your style and vision. This venue offers brides a comfortable wedding suite that comes with complimentary light refreshments. They also provide projectors, microphones, and a screen. Event services include:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Bar services
  • Cleanup
  • Outside vendors
  • Setup
  • WiFi

Cuisine

The Gables at Chadds Ford crafts delicious meals that blend a European style with modern American flavors and a hint of Southern flair. They make their dishes from freshly picked ingredients from local farms, gardens, and markets. They offer the following:

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Cocktails
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

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

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

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

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

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

House Wine
Limited Bar

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:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
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
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
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 Gables at Chadds Ford

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Z Scot Sent on 10/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

My wedding was kept at The Gables and the set up by the staff was so beautiful. When I entered the reception area, I was speechless. The place was indeed 'Rustic Elegant', even my husband was speechless. The food is excellent, your taste bud come alive with each bite. Their caesar salad with anchovy,
margherita flatbread, tomato crostini,Salmon is mouthwatering good. The owner Ann and manager Cathy is lovely, welcoming and comforting. Our waiter Nick was amazing! My wedding was in september and the staff and owner Ann kept everyone safe and organize during the current pandemic. This place is a hidden gem and I am glad I found it, it made my husband and I day very special. If you have your wedding or just go there to eat, you'll not be disappointed :)

J&Z
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Tanya Sent on 11/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wouldn’t have Changed a Thing

Thanks to Kelly and Carol at the Gables, our wedding was everything we hoped for and an amazing day. The venue was beautiful, the food amazing and Carol was on top of every detail to make the day run smoothly. I didn’t have to lift a finger and felt like a Queen for the day. I just wish we could do it again! We highly recommend the Gables for any event.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

May 2019 wedding - amazing so far!

We are getting married at the Gables in May 2019, and so far the team at the Gables has been AMAZING! They are super responsive and patient with all of our questions. They are flexible and very willing to work within your budget. We’ve been to the restaurant a couple times for lunch, and the food is DELICIOUS. We’ll add more detail after our big day in May!
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Whitney Sent on 11/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue - Even Better Event Team!

I knew the moment we walked into The Gables that we would be getting married there. What I didn't expect was a top notch Event Planning team that would go above and beyond to make our special day the best day ever. Carol, Kayla, Kelly and Ann took the time to meet with us and answer a slew of our questions and concerns prior to our day. They were incredibly responsive via e-mail and were always a pleasure to meet with to discuss final details. The weekend of our wedding the weather threatened to rain, but the ceremony site and exterior were pristine and the fall decorations already placed were perfect for the atmosphere. Carol went above and beyond with the decorations - she understood what we wanted and brought it to life. The food and drinks and serving staff were amazing! We get told all the time how yummy dinner was. The banquet hall with twinkly lights and decorations was romantic and the perfect setting for our reception. We will be forever grateful for the love, support, protection and kindness the team at The Gables showed us on our wedding day. While weddings can be business related, there is a lot of love and care that is going on behind the scenes and we saw every bit of that on our wedding day. We cannot recommend this venue enough. We love you guys! - Whitney & Vincent
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Wendy Sent on 09/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Wow where does one even begin to describe this amazing place and venue. My husband Richard and i wedded here on 09/21/18 &i could not imagine doing it any where else. The Gables is so magical,elegant and everything in between. From the Owner Ann to her wait staff and her amazing wedding coordinator Kelly they are all with you every step of the way making sure every detail is perfected to the way you envisioned it.
All of our family and friends commented on the food and how delicious it was and the service how wonderful and effecient everything was.
My hat goes off to this amazing place, Ann has something special here at The Gables. We cant wait to be back for our anniversary!

So Ann, Kelly and the entire Gables staff Rich and I would like to say THANK YOU for making our day as special and perfect as possible you all are amszing and we are ever so greatful for you all.

-The Segaline's
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Lindsay Sent on 09/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
There isn’t enough room to write about how incredible The Gables was to work with. I am a meticulous planner with very particular ideas of how I wanted everything to look. The event team took the time to work with my ideas and bring them to fruition. Kelly and Carol absolutely nailed it. When Carol walked me into the finished reception room on my wedding day, I was brought to tears! Every single part of our day was perfection! In addition to how incredibly beautiful everything was, I have never heard more praise about food at a wedding!! I must have heard 50 times from my guests about how incredible their meals were! Every single detail of our day was handled with such care, it is evident that Kelly, Carol, and their teams have a true passion for what they do. If you want your day to be unique, lively, and taste amazing, this is your venue!!
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Jeff Sent on 08/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for a rustic style wedding, stop here. Go visit this venue, have dinner, and book it. The staff was so accommodating, we felt like we were the only wedding on their minds. They stayed late on numerous occasions to meet our scheduling needs. Whenever we asked "Can we do...?" the answer was yes or we're going to try our hardest to make it happen (and they always made it happen). They easily went above and beyond all of our expectations. On our wedding day every single staff member was working hard, but always with a smile. We could have never asked to work with a better group of people.

The decorations they have on site were reasonably priced and on the day of our wedding we noticed they included even more than we had asked. We asked if we would be charged extra and they said "Of course not, we just thought we could do more for you". Not to mention they include a lot of decorations and flowers as part of their normal décor (saves on flower costs). If you're looking for something they have it or they'll order it for you. They even assembled items for us the day before our wedding.

As far as food goes, you will never find another venue that gives you more for your money. It's probably in the middle of most vendors as far as cost, but we had several guests that weren't able to finish their main course. If you didn't finish, you got to take it home which is rare for any venue. It's truly unbelievable the amount of food they give you at such a high quality. It's because of this we now frequently visit the restaurant and we've never had a bad meal. Not once. We also had several people with allergy restrictions, which they said was not a problem and they actually charged us less for those meals. Their chef worked with us on every single guest to make sure their needs were met. If you visit the venue, have dinner there to try it. The steak and salmon are must haves.

Just book this place.
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Ariadne Sent on 06/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Gables made our wedding day better then what we ever imagined it could be. From the ceremony to the reception everything was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better team to help us through one of the most stressful times in life. We wish we could do it all over again and have it go much longer. Our guests cant stop talking about the wedding and what a great time they had.
Overall one of our favorite places and best place for a wedding
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Colleen Sent on 04/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The very first time we visited The Gables, we fell in love! We knew it was the perfect place for us. We had our ceremony and wedding reception there on 10/13/17. Our experience with The Gables was absolutely wonderful. First of all, the venue is gorgeous. They offer customizable food and bar packages; no need to find an outside caterer or liquor contract. There is a bridal suite on site that is available for you and your girls to get ready, and it is beautiful and cozy. You have access to the suite all day and you are served complimentary champagne, fruit and cheese as you get ready. The Gables has a welcoming, friendly staff. Of special note is our experience with Samantha. Sam went above and beyond to ensure that our day was nothing but perfect. She spent extra time with us at each in-person meeting to answer any questions we had, and she was very responsive to all our calls and emails. She even added special little touches to our rehearsal dinner table to make it that much more memorable, and adjusted our final price when we had a few last minute cancellations. Allison (the decor coordinator) created a fabulous backdrop according to our tastes, and very importantly, stayed within our budget. She has hundreds of items for rent, or you can use your own decor, or go with a combination of both (which is what we did!). On the day of, everything went off without a hitch and we had a beautiful wedding day. I would pick The Gables time and time again for our special day!
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Gina Sent on 03/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at the Gables on 3/10/2018 and are so happy with our choice! From day one they were so helpful and super responsive to any questions I had etc. They made the planning process a breeze. We got so many compliments on the food (many of our guests said it was the best food they ever had at a wedding), the drinks, and even the friendliness of the staff. The day of was a piece of cake. I was able to drop off all of my stuff the night before and the staff took care of everything. They did an amazing job and it was beautifully done. I can't recommend the Gables enough.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Dream Day Events Dream Day Events Wedding Planners

The entire staff at The Gables is fantastic. As a wedding planner, I trust their team 110% and time and time again come through for each client I bring there. The atmosphere, to the food, and the people are equally wonderful. True professionals and passionate about what they do!! I highly recommend any event there! Rachael Lassoff Dream Day Events

JL Original Designs JL Original Designs Wedding Planners

Love Love this venue, prefect for a smaller wedding! So many options with this venue there is outside, tented and banquet space. A great venue for an intimate wedding or event . I enjoy working with Kelly and the event staff planning an setting up events for many of my clients. Very easy to work with and highly recommend.

Philadelphia String Quartet Philadelphia String Quartet Wedding Musicians

Very polite and very easy to work with. Would recommend to all! It was a pleasure to work with you!

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The Gables at Chadds Ford frequently asked questions

The Gables at Chadds Ford 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
The Gables at Chadds Ford includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Gables at Chadds Ford includes:
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
The space offered by The Gables at Chadds Ford for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
The Gables at Chadds Ford offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Gables at Chadds Ford offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Gables at Chadds Ford offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Gables at Chadds Ford offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Gables at Chadds Ford is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.5 in average response time.
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