The Knowlton Mansion Reviews

Beautiful mansion with great spots for guests to hang out, and plenty of space. Food was great as well!

From the moment my now husband and I walked into the Knowlton Mansion, we knew this was the place we wanted to have our reception. The mansion is the most unique venue I have seen, and the addition of the ballroom is beautiful but still carries over the charm of the original home. Eileen was our point of contact leading up to the wedding and she was a delight to work with. She was very helpful and responsive with all my questions, and she made me feel at ease with the timeline. On the day of the wedding the staff was amazing! My husband and I had a few waiters that were focused on us all night. They made sure we had a drink and tasted every hors d'oeuvre. Overall, I can’t recommend Knowlton enough. The place was beautiful, and the staff was top-notch.

As my now-husband and I drove away from our tour of Knowlton, we immediately knew it was the venue for us. For the services you get wrapped into one, Knowlton is a no-brainer! Our day-of coordinator made sure things moved smoothly, the cake was delivered directly, and the staff ushered guests from place to place. Everyone couldn't have been more friendly! The space is gorgeous on its own, so we didn't even need a florist. If you're looking for a one-stop shop with helpful staff, DELICIOUS food, and a unique breath-taking site, cannot recommend Knowlton more.

Absolutely the best venue, staff, and service!
My daughter’s wedding was incredible! The Staff couldn’t do enough to make the day perfect! Chris was our coordinator who went over and above to make the day exactly what my daughter wanted!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!

As my husband and I near our 1 year wedding anniversary, I can't help but remember how amazing my day was at Knowlton Mansion last March 2022. The staff at Knowlton Mansion really make the experience incredible, everyone was so attentive and flexible. The food was OUTSTANDING, my guests raved about it for months. Not to mention they anticipated everything, created my vision to a T, and made my wedding dreams come to true. Can't say enough about Knowlton Mansion, highly recommend!!

I don't even know where to begin with all of the AMAZING things I have to say about Conroy Catering and Knowlton Mansion. The staff from the very beginning made the entire booking process so smooth and easy. They were beyond responsive to all my emails and so easy to work with. Eileen made our coordination so organized and was beyond helpful! We couldn't have had the organized and smooth day without her. Then Chris as our day of coordinator was beyond amazing!! She placed everything exactly where I imagined and made Knowlton look breathtaking. My guests who walked in were all blown away with its beauty! Then the FOOD!! Amazing!!! My guests today are still talking about how delicious everything was. I never had wedding food this fantastic. Every worker and bartender at Conroy Catering is fantastic and dedicated to making your day perfect. I was truly blown away and at a loss of words for how amazing they made my wedding! I wish I could relive it all over again!!!

This was our DREAM day!!! Long story short, the Knowlton Mansion staff and venue completely saved our wedding!

We were originally booked with another venue (one which got a tremendously bad rep locally during Covid....) and we changed everything and were re-booked at Knowlton less than 90 days before the big day! Not only was Cara and the booking staff extraordinarily helpful, they were also incredibly sympathetic for us and everything we had gone through with our original venue. They showed true compassion to us for once! Cara ensured all booking information was sent to us quickly, and we were there touring within 24 hours. As soon as we got there, I felt like this tremendous weight had been lifted off of my chest. The venue is absolutely stunning, and they were beyond accommodating with us! We were treated like we mattered and like our wedding day was important, which was the exact opposite of how we felt prior at the original venue.

With so little time to go until our big day, the entire Knowlton team was incredible in assisting us to get everything organized, booked, and put together. We had a tasting so quickly so that we could FINALLY send out our invitations (which had been previously printed with the original venue, but not sent yet thank goodness). The food was BEYOND delicious! So much more upscale and exciting than the typical "wedding food" menu. They even helped create a custom deviled egg and a shrimp po boy slider for cocktail hour for us! The short rib was seriously to die for, both at the tasting and the wedding itself. So tender and flavorful! But seriously, you cannot go wrong with a single menu offering! Everything was phenomenal.

In the last weeks leading up to the day, Eileen took the reins and she was just as amazing as the rest of the staff. I felt completely stress free when it came to anything venue related, and 10000% confident that we were in good hands. We absolutely were!

The day of our wedding was perfection! We had gorgeous October weather, a team that took care of our every needs, and absolutely everything turned out exactly how I had hoped! Our guests raved about our menu options (I heard cocktail hour was incredible!), and everyone had time to eat and enjoy before dancing the night away in the gorgeous reception area. We also had the wine cellar service during cocktail hour, which was such a treat for us and our guests!

This wedding day was 3 years coming because of the pandemic, so to have everything go so incredibly smoothly at a place that truly cared about us meant the world! I cannot speak highly enough about Cara, Eileen, and the entire staff over at Knowlton! I will forever recommend this gorgeous venue to any and every bride/groom to be!

The Knowlton Mansion is a breathtaking venue, and the staff of Conroy Catering are unmatched. Our event coordinator, Rebecca, was incredibly wonderful and efficient, and helped produce an absolute dream of a wedding. Our main attendant Dani was SUPERB. She always made sure we had food and drinks at hand, she made sure we wanted for nothing, and she was so upbeat the entire time. Every server and attendant was professional, kind, prompt, efficient - I cannot recommend them enough. If I had to do it all over again I wouldn’t change a single thing.

Our day went smoothly and everyone raved about how beautiful and delicious everything was. Very affordable compared to similar venues.

If you want a venue that will wow, this is it. Immaculate interior and grounds. Every detail is perfect and so Victorian chic. The staff is also amazing. See my review on Conroy Catering to get the full details on them. Could not recommend enough.

We cannot rave about this venue enough! We had our wedding on 10/28/21 and had the best staff (Eileen, Cara, and Rebecca) helping us plan it all. From start to finish, Eileen and Cara were easy to communicate with via email and phone, which is a huge plus when rescheduling a wedding three times. On the day of the wedding, every staff member was attentive to our bridal party needs and helped set up our decor to take stress off our friends/family. Even the owner, Jack Conroy, checked in with us to make sure we got everything we needed for our big day. Let me not forget our amazing bridal attendant who made sure we got to sample all our appetizers and drinks during cocktail hour while taking photos. Every one of our guests loved the options for butlered hors d’oeuvres, entrees, and dessert bar! The food quality and taste was stellar and dare I say the best I’ve ever had at a wedding (even our NYC family agreed). The new tents outside are retrofitted with gorgeous chandeliers and heaters for your guests, and the fireplace/patio area was a huge hit for s’mores! If you’re looking for a venue in Philadelphia where everything is included in the package (esp for a large wedding like ours with 200+ people), you definitely need to choose Knowlton Mansion!

I don’t know where to begin! Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and so much more! Knowlton Mansion and Conroy Catering were beyond amazing. Our guests kept saying it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The food was amazing. They kept telling us how beautiful the venue was and I could not agree more. We had so much fun! We appreciate everything that everyone did especially Chris with the setup and helping organize everything. Dee was also AMAZING! She brought us food, made sure we ate, and had fun! She was so great! I seriously cannot thank them enough and everyone else. Eileen was a huge help with all my questions and details. We are so so grateful and so happy we chose this as our venue, I could cry over how perfect everything turned out. They made this huge and stressful moment in our lives so incredible and made the entire process so EASY! We had a miscommunication with our florist regarding setup and the ladies at Knowlton made sure my vision still came to life! It was amazing, a dream come true. Truly magical. We cannot thank you enough!!

Conroy catering facilitated our wedding and we could not have been more impressed. Our wedding day was perfect from start to finish. They handled every detail for us and they were there every step of the way from the contact signing to the end of our wedding. We got married during the pandemic and regulations were changing daily. Actually up to the the day before our wedding! It was stressful and uncertain for months but the staff at conroy were there to update us and give us news even it it wasn’t what we wanted to hear. They modified and restructured things up to the last day to make sure that we could have our perfect wedding. We couldn’t have been more grateful. I can only imagine what an amazing job they do during normal times. I would recommend them to anyone looking to plan an event. Big or small.

My husband and I knew we wanted to have our wedding here the moment we walked in the door. The building has so much history and it has stood the test of time. We were looking for a location close to home, which would look incredible everywhere in photos, and would also not break the bank. We really wanted to get married in a historic building, and this place had ticked all the boxes. All the food was delicious and we had heard so many compliments about the food and the building. Our favorites were the duck hors d'oeuvres, the chicken and waffles, and the bavarian cream filled chiffon cake. It felt so luxurious. The staff was always friendly, attentive and incredible accomodating. We also had a wine tasting in the cellar, which is a very romantic little spot that feels like being transported to Europe. It's incredibly charming and was a key part in our perfect day ever.

The Knowlton Mansion is a hidden gem in North Philadelphia. I had never heard of it before I started planning my wedding, but am so glad I found it. The venue is beautiful, the staff were responsive and attentive both during the planning phase and on the day of our wedding (they made sure we ate, and our glasses were never empty!) The food was really great - and they threw in some nice additions like a wine tasting in the wine cellar and valet parking. I would highly recommend!

There are not enough words to be able to describe how amazing and grateful my husband and I were to have been married at Knowlton Mansion. From the team who helped us plan to our staff on our wedding day, everything was perfect. There are plenty of people available prior to your event to help with organizing and answering any and all questions. They do their best to make it everything you want and more. They are very upfront about prices and what all of their packages include. Lauren Murray was fantastic leading up to our event. Likewise, the day of staff was great. Chris, our coordinator the day of, was on top of everything and everything went off without a single hiccup. It even rained on my wedding day and she made it her mission to get me outside for my ceremony like I wanted. Dani, the bridal assistant, is the sweetest! She helped me down the aisle, made sure I always had a drink in my hand, delivered me my food, and made my night the best time ever!!! Our cake/food was phenomenal and they accommodated for all of our vendors as well. I cannot recommend Knowlton Mansion/Conroy Catering enough!!!

Amazing venue. Besides being beautiful the staff was always endlessly helpful. They were accommodating with my time of arrival all the way to the end of the night. The venue allows guests to wander the grounds, sit by the fire, explore the house, or dance the night away. I know all of my guests had a great time because of this. Food was amazing and no one left hungry and I’ve gotten endless compliments on my cake. Just note if you have the ceremony there you will need to provide your own mic/speaker. I didn’t know this and some guests couldn’t hear us during the ceremony

We had the most amazing wedding day at Knowlton Mansion. This venue is such a gem in the city - it's so special and gorgeous. The staff were so helpful and easy to work with from the beginning. They were a huge help with all of the questions and coordinating leading up to the wedding and relieved our stress (as much as possible). They offer three packages, but you can really customize everything however you'd like, from the menu to the floor plan of the whole venue. Eileen was our day-of manager and she and everyone else at Knowlton were awesome (not to mention so sweet!) and everything ran so smoothly! They made sure we were offered all of the cocktail hour foods and desserts, they catered to our parents, and just really made the day perfect for us and our guests who gave us lots of compliments. Thank you so much!

The Knowlton is beautiful and the staff was amazing and friendly! They were great!!!! Also, Conroy Catering was amazing! The best food I have ever had at a wedding, and it was my wedding! I highly recommend the Knowlton Mansion!

Our daughter Lindsey and her husband Scott got married on March 23, 2019, and it was such a beautiful and magical day. We had the best experience w/Knowlton planning our daughter's wedding. Everyone we dealt with was kind, helpful and professional. The food was insanely delicious and cake so amazing...I loved the cake so much, I ate leftover cake for the entire week after weeding:)...The best venue ever...you felt as if you were in a warm home with gorgeous details that took your breath away! Thank you so much for the wonderful memories!!!

Our Wedding was absolutely gorgeous!!! The venue and the staff exceed perfection!!! The Horderves were incredible the Mac and cheese bar was awesome!! The dinner, cake & desserts were delicious!!
We cannot be more pleased !!!! The Knowlton Mansion is the absolute perfect venue!!! Wish we could celebrate all over again!!

The Knowlton Mansion was a superb place for my reception. The food was excellent, the chef was very attentive to the dietary restrictions of some of the guests, and the space was breathtaking. During and after the wedding, my husband and I received several compliments about the space and the food. The manager on duty was very attentive and helpful and the day was perfect. I highly recommend this place!

We had the most beautiful wedding ever. The entire staff was a dream, so accommodating and helpful. Rebecca, Eileen, and Dee made our night stress free and the dream wedding we always wanted. We would highly recommend!

I can't stress enough how amazing this venue is. It literally has everything you could ever want in a rustic / vintage type setting. I was originally supposed to get married outside in the garden, but due to unfortunate weather it was moved inside. Everything was still SO perfect. The staff is so warm and friendly and Lori is just unbelievably sweet and helpful. Lori never failed to answer my emails within the same day or any calls I made. She was always there to help. The day of I worked with Jeannie. She had such a warm and energetic grace about her that calmed me entirely! My day was perfect and it was all because of The Knowlton Mansion and it's staff!

My husband and I fell in love with Knowlton Mansion from our first visit and our wedding there was absolutely perfect. Everyone we dealt with was responsive and fantastic. We worked with Lori through the planning process and she made it such an easy and nice experience. Eileen, our day of coordinator, and Dee, our wedding day attendant were incredible as well. Eileen made sure everything was set up exactly how we had pictured it and Dee was incredibly attentive during the wedding, making sure we had anything we could want.

Our wedding was gorgeous and exactly what we pictured, all of the guests commented on how unique the venue was and how delicious all of the food was. That, combined with the great staff who worked with us to make our wedding perfect truly made this a perfect day. I'd recommend Knowlton Mansion to anyone looking for a magical, unique venue for their wedding.