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Starting at $15,900 Starting at $15,900
Couples usually spend $19,150 Couples usually spend $19,150
Reception
$2,500 starting price
Reception
$2,500 starting price

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About

On WeddingWire since 2017

Set in the heart of Philadelphia Main Line, The Inn at Villanova University is a historic wedding venue located in Radnor, Pennsylvania. This unique setting is a thoughtful blend of 100-year-old charm and refined modern style. Complemented beautifully by the adjacent Montrose Mansion, this newly-renovated hotel offers to-be-weds quaint settings and a suburban feel ideal for a convenient country wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Less than two miles away from Villanova's campus, The Inn at Villanova University is an excellent mix of verdant open spaces and handsome event areas. Here, couples can experience all the amenities of a contemporary conference center with the added elegance of a stately home. Arriving through the gates, guests will be struck by the expansive, landscaped lawns and serene water features. Amidst this leafy haven, spacious patios provide a perfect setting for welcome drinks and post-ceremony mingling before the festivities unfold. Inside, the property expands across numerous private event rooms, with the dazzling Ballroom offering the widest space. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, this bright, airy setting can easily accommodate up to 220 guests for a wedding banquet with sleek decor that can be molded to any style. Later, the room effortlessly transforms into a dynamic reception area where guests can dance the night away. A quick stroll down the hallway after the evening's entertainment, and guests can discover a mix of king and double queen suites. These 56 rooms contain comfortable furnishings, mood lighting, and easy access to the hotel's fitness center, coffee bar, and lounge.

Services Offered

The Inn at Villanova University offers many services to provide couples with an experience that is seamless and unforgettable. With a dedicated event planner at hand, couples can easily host receptions, showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. The services provided for the wedding package include:

COCKTAIL HOUR RECEPTION

  • Choice of Six Passed Hors d' Oeuvres
  • Single Stationed Hors d' Oeuvres
  • Deluxe Five-Hour Open Bar
  • Private Hospitality Suite for the wedding party
  • Hors d' Oeuvres & Soft Drinks provided during Cocktail Hour

RECEPTION

  • White Gloved Dinner Service
  • Champagne Toast
  • Custom Menu Card at Each Setting
  • Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Specialty Tea Service
  • Custom Wedding Cake

PLANNING & ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Private Wedding Tasting for Two
  • Day of Wedding Reception Coordinator
  • Access to Grounds for Photographs
  • Choice of Solid Color Floor-Length Linen & Napkins
  • Complimentary Overnight Accommodations for the Couple in our King Suite
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$2,500

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

$2,500

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

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
Signature Drink

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

70

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

20

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

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
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of The Inn at Villanova University

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The Inn at Villanova University is highly praised by multiple reviewers for providing an exceptional wedding experience. From the attentive and caring staff to the picturesque setting, guests were impressed with the beautiful Montrose Mansion, grounds, and ballroom. The inclusive packages, delicious food, and accommodating nature of the venue, overseen by coordinators like Jamie Ritter and Kristin, were highlighted as key factors in creating unforgettable wedding moments. The venue's attention to detail, stunning decor, and impeccable service left couples feeling grateful and highly recommending The Inn for a magical wedding day.

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The Inn at Villanova University is highly praised by multiple reviewers for providing an exceptional wedding experience. From the attentive and caring staff to the picturesque setting, guests were impressed with the beautiful Montrose Mansion, grounds, and ballroom. The inclusive packages, delicious food, and accommodating nature of the venue, overseen by coordinators like Jamie Ritter and Kristin, were highlighted as key factors in creating unforgettable wedding moments. The venue's attention to detail, stunning decor, and impeccable service left couples feeling grateful and highly recommending The Inn for a magical wedding day.

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Danielle Sent on 06/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of our dreams!

Have your wedding at the Inn at Villanova!!! They gave us our dream wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect! Kristin, our coordinator was incredible from the first time we met her. She answered all of my questions and emails quickly and made everything happen for us! The combination of the hotel, mansion, and ballroom made for a gorgeous wedding in a beautiful place, with the ease of accommodations just steps from our reception. The mansion was gorgeous for cocktail hour and had many different spaces so people could wander and mingle as they liked. The ballroom was decorated beautifully and did not feel too crowded or too empty with our 90 guests. The food was incredible, all of our guests commented on how delicious everything was! We had an after party back in the mansion which was fun and delicious and then brunch in the mansion the next morning, which was again, delicious. Brian and Sarah from the food and beverage team were kind, professional, and excellent. They made sure everything ran smoothly and was perfect! The staff was lovely and so helpful and kind. The service, food, and atmosphere were all incredible. It was the most perfect wedding and we are forever grateful to the Inn! Thank you!!!
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Hope M. Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My Dream Villanova Wedding!!

Where do I begin when I try to describe my amazing wedding reception at The Inn at Villanova University. Jamie Ritter, the Inn’s wedding coordinator, listened to all my ideas and gave wonderful advice. Her input and incredible knowledge made my reception pure perfection. She was always very quick to answer any questions I had when planning my event with her. She provided a vendor list which was very helpful since I do not live in the area.
The reception food offerings tasting event was scheduled a few months before my wedding date and gave me valuable insight into what The Inn offers. It was so hard to decide because all the choices were excellent. Meeting the actual chefs was an added bonus.
My guests at the reception were very impressed with the service, the excellent food, the attention to detail and the stunning beauty of the Montrose Mansion at The Inn, the grounds surrounding it and the ballroom.
I was fortunate to have a beautiful day so having cocktail hour on the patio with the incredible view of the grounds was a wonderful way to begin the celebration. Signature cocktails for the bride and groom were a big hit with The Inn providing the signage for me.
Before the ceremony, I was provided the bridal suite in the mansion where my bridesmaids and I, along with my hair and makeup team, were allowed to relax and enjoy the special morning of getting ready.
Many of my guests, including my wedding party, stayed at The Inn and were very complimentary of the rooms and the service.
My new husband and I stayed at The Inn in an amazing suite on our wedding night. It was complimentary and many special surprises were provided for us. We were treated like royalty and were very grateful for the extra mile they went for us.
The Inn at Villanova University made my wedding dreams come true. I cannot thank them enough for making my day perfect and truly unforgettable.
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Nancy G. Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Magical Wedding Day at the Inn at Villanova!

Our wedding day at the Inn was beautiful! The venue was spectacular and truly picturesque. Jamie Ritter and her team of professionals' curation of our wedding celebration far exceeded even our very high expectations. We are Northerners (Manhattanites) with just months to plan our first wedding without a wedding planner, and the Inn handled every detail with such precision and perfection! From the planning stages and tasting, at which the chef explained each exquisitely delicious dish in great detail, to the stunning transformation of the ballroom, there was not a single detail overlooked. The Inn's orchestration of our cocktail reception at The Montrose Mansion, which was the perfect setting for our a cappella serenade, followed by our reception in the ballroom with our 11 piece band, and the attention paid to our guests by the wait staff, made our whole experience feel as if we were in our private club. Each of our vendors and guests made a point of commenting how wonderful everyone was at the Inn. There are not sufficient words to express our gratitude to Jamie and the entire team at the Inn for making our wedding day magical and the very best day or our lives!
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The Inn at Villanova University frequently asked questions

The Inn at Villanova University 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 Inn at Villanova University includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Inn at Villanova University includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Inn at Villanova University for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
The Inn at Villanova University offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Inn at Villanova University offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Inn at Villanova University offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Inn at Villanova University offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Inn at Villanova University 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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