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Jennifer Sent on 08/30/2023

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Incredible Experience!!

We had the MOST PERFECT August wedding thanks to everyone at Winterthur! From the very beginning of the planning process, we had nothing but a great experience with Winterthur. Miriam (Winterthur's amazing on-site coordinator) is top notch - responsive, pleasant, patient and just absolutely lovely every step of the way. The food was wonderful and our guests we able to enjoy exactly what we wanted for them - an incredible experience - from the time they arrived through the time the reception ended. :) 10 out of 10 recommend!!

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Kasey Sent on 05/18/2023

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Best Wedding Experience

Everything was absolutely amazing for our wedding reception at Winterthur. Everyone said that our wedding was the "wedding of the decade". Guests raved about the opportunity to tour the property before the cocktail hour. There were quick plans for what to do in the event of rain. The coordinators were easy to get a hold of and made everything such a joyful experience. Clear communication and guidance was involved with all staff and in a timely manner that made the process stress free.

Danielle Sent on 07/05/2022

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Magical Wedding Day!

We had the absolute best day thanks to Miriam and her team at Winterthur! She was always responsive to our emails and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Our wedding was truly magical!

Courtney Sent on 01/18/2021

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Fabulous Experience

Christine and Miriam were fabulous to work with - professional, responsive, flexible. Our wedding was perfect and the food was spectacular!

Betsy Sent on 09/29/2020

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Amazing, organized, breathtaking, even during 2020

We had an incredible time during the day of the wedding and a very low stress experience in the months approaching, even during the times of covid. The chef was flexible and quite funny during our tasting, and from there on we were always met with humor and flexibility. Miriam never left us in the dark about any policy updates, as well as their safety plan to navigate them, I cannot emphasize how much her organizational skills minimized our stress. She was willing to take any call, help pull in vendors, gather gate passes and tour with our vendors, always professional and filled with kindness. She was on top of every safety regulation, spacing, sent me charts to review, and open to brain storming best fit solutions. The venue is beautiful, whether the reflection pool, galleries, or any other space on Winterthur’s property. Winterthur puts so much effort into not only the Bride and Groom’s enjoyment, but the guests experience as well: Including passes for the guests to tour the gardens added to the excitement and joy for everyone included, willingness to meet the needs for dietary restrictions, as well as guest safety. We’re grateful for the experience: the tasting was amazing, having access to do as many vendor walk through a as necessary was relieving, and truly feeling cared about as people (not just an invoice).
The day of we arrived as planned, Miriam and Christine were waiting with bridal carts to take us where we needed to go! First look was at the Mirrored Folley, where they hid the groom away and orchestrated the bride’s arrival, with drinks! Then they helped regroup the bridal party for portraits, coordinated family photos, always checking in to make sure everyone was okay or if they needed anything. We were never left to wonder let alone worry about anything. The ceremony at the reflection pool was breathtaking, bride and groom recessed up the stairs to the kissing tower for a few minutes of alone time, cocktail and snacks waiting for us, before joining our guests at cocktail hour. The booze and appetizers provided were great, the guests loved them, as well as how the ambiance shifts from day to night around the pool, and up lighting on the mansion. The trolleys were organized so guests had no issues moving from the reflection pool to the visitor center. The reception was amazing, soup and main courses were delicious and hot, we have received many compliments on the food (wedding soup, seared Hanger steak with mashed potatoes and mushroom Demi glacé, portobello crusted chicken with scallops and risotto, cheese ravioli for vegetarians), the cake was beautiful and the extra desserts provided again were delicious. I could not recommend this venue and working with Miriam more, having a low stress experience in 2020 was invaluable, and absolutely everything was beautiful.

Alexa Sent on 09/27/2020

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Incredible Wedding Experience All Around!

Winterthur is truly a magical venue and we wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else! Not only is the venue itself incredibly beautiful, but the staff - particularly Miriam - is amazing and went above and beyond to work with us through planning a COVID wedding. The entire staff worked tirelessly to make sure everyone felt as safe as possible and even though a *natural disaster* came through the property the night before the wedding, our wedding day was absolutely beautiful because the staff was on the grounds cleaning up all night and morning to make sure we could have our perfect wedding the following day. Bonus points for the food, so yummy and huge portions! Thank you Winterthur!

Laura Sent on 01/24/2020

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Love Winterthur!

Our winter wedding at Winterthur was a dream come true. I was thrilled with how everything turned out. Miriam was excellent to work with. She answered all of my questions, met with me in person, and helped me plan in a way that felt personal and reassuring. I would highly recommend a Winterthur wedding to anyone considering this venue!

Morgan Sent on 02/03/2019

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Breath-taking Venue

Nothing is more beautiful than a winter wedding reception at Winterthur. The transformation of the visitor's center into a magical paradise created by warm lights and beautiful greenery made this spacious venue feel intimate. From the chef to the service the dinner was served quickly and the food was impeccable. Guests still rave about the outstanding food and the friendly and personable servers who took care of our guests as if we just walked into a 5 star resort! Melissa Sapio is pure perfection - from the first visitation, food tastings through the finite details of planning a wedding reception. The evening was flawless! Thank you for hosting our marvelous reception filled with love and pure joy. We wish we could start the whole evening all over again. Richard and Morgan Winter

Meghan Sent on 12/25/2018

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Venue will exceed expectations

Melissa and the Winterthur were amazing with helping with the planning prior to the event and felt completely supported through the entire experience. She is a big asset for this venue and thankful that we chose this venue as the team went above and beyond for us and our guests.

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Christine Sent on 11/01/2018

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Incredible venue and staff

We got married at Winterthur on 9/22/18 and could not have had a more beautiful and seamless wedding!!

Melissa and Brian were great to work with from our initial tour to the tasting to the wedding. Melissa was so helpful pricing up rentals and all sorts of catering options throughout the planning process. I really don’t know how she kept all of the little details straight but everything on our wedding day was exactly as we had planned and went off without a hitch.

As for the venue itself, we’re still getting compliments on how beautiful and different the property is. We used the Reflecting Pool area for the ceremony and cocktail hour and Clenny Run for dinner. We got insanely lucky with the weather so didn’t need to use the rain plan which was the Gallery Atrium, but it’s a very pretty backup plan. It’s hard to come across a venue as beautiful as Winterthur where you can rent it all to yourselves and that’s exactly what you get here. Definitely go take a look at the spaces - you’ll love it!

Carly Sent on 09/12/2018

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I cannot over emphasize how invaluable Melissa was from the moment that I arrived at Winterthur for a walk-through a year and a half ago to the moment I left my incredible reception 2 weeks ago. Melissa and her team were accommodating, knowledgeable, and communicative every step of the way. On top of that, Melissa was an all-around awesome person with the most calming demeanor.

It was raining on and off all through my wedding day. The ceremony was set to be outside so we had dozens of umbrellas at the ready in case the weather didn't agree with us. The team at Winterthur took what could have been a nightmare scenario and made it dreamy! There was an amazing team at the ready to hand out umbrellas to guests, keep seats dry, etc. And Melissa and her assistant coordinator Christine were so wonderfully chill and confident, it just shaped the whole vibe of the day in the most perfect way!

The reception was such a blast, and Melissa and her team were always 2 steps ahead anticipating anything that we might need. I work in catering and I was legitimately amazed by how smoothly Winterthur's event staff handled everything. Winterthur is a stunning venue and if your event is in Melissa's hands then it is bound to be a world class party!

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Rachel Sent on 09/04/2018

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It doesn't get better than Winterthur. This is the most amazing venue, with incredible service, food, and people. We are over the moon with how our wedding went. Winterthur is hands down the best choice you can make for a venue.

Danielle Sent on 08/26/2018

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Melissa and her team made wedding planning so much easier! Winterthur responds to emails promptly, and always lets you know if a full response might take a few days. We had our ceremony at the reflecting pool and our reception at the visitor's center. We had a lot of handicapped folks at our wedding and Winterthur took great care of them. Not only are the shuttles handicap accessible, Winterthur also put extra tables in the areas of the reflecting pool where our handicapped guests were during the cocktail hour. The food is AMAZING. Seriously. The stuffed mushrooms and crab cakes were a huge hit during cocktail hour, and leading up to the wedding I was almost as excited to have their mushroom soup again as I was to actually get married. My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Winterthur!

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Kaitlyn Sent on 07/29/2018

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Melissa and the staff at Winterthur did an absolutely outstanding job. Everyone was so attentive, and the day ran seamlessly. Melissa was always happy to answer any questions we had, and was a pleasure to work with. Thanks for making our day so special :)!!!

Kate Sent on 07/27/2018

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Winterthur was the best venue. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour at the reflecting pool, which was absolutely stunning. Since we lucked out with the weather, we were able to have our reception al fresco at the Visitor Center patio. All of the vendors that we used were from Winterthur's preferred vendor list, and they were all spectacular. Melissa and the entire team at Winterthur executed the day perfectly. Melissa is a great communicator, and is prompt and professional with her email responses. The catering was phenomenal, especially the cocktail hour bites (there were fun, reasonable, and creative upgrades - such as angus beef sliders paired with Dogfish Head 120 Minute tasters!). We cannot recommend Winterthur enough!

Kristin Sent on 07/11/2018

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Having our ceremony and reception at Winterthur was just wonderful. The setting was so beautiful and tranquil. With nice weather, we were able to have our ceremony by the reflecting pool and the reception in the Galleries Atrium (the lobby to the museum). We couldn't have been happier with the beauty of the location and the first class treatment we received. Melissa and her team were a pleasure to work with which we really appreciated. She was responsive and gave good advice throughout the process. Additionally, the food was just divine. We received so many compliments and it is a day we won't ever forget!

Rita Sent on 07/05/2018

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We could not have been more pleased with Winterthur, Melissa Sapio and her team as our venue for our daughters wedding. Their composure and professional approach to our special day was unmatched. They were so accommodating to our special requests it made us feel relaxed and allowed us to enjoy the day. I would strongly recommend this venue as it had both the elegance and relaxed atmosphere to make this a special event. Rita and Fred Barilotti

Maureen Sent on 04/18/2018

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If there were 10 stars, that's what I would give..... Melissa and her staff were incredible; professional, accommodating, knowledgeable and an absolute delight to work with!! The food and service was top notch! The venue is obviously gorgeous and our wedding was exquisite! It was perfect in every way! Recommend them? ABSOLUTELY!!

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Sandra Sent on 11/24/2017

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My husband and I got married a few weeks ago at Winterthur Museum by the reflecting pool it was an absolute beautiful day and venue. Our reception was held in the Visitors Center which is an amazing room as well. The appetizers during cocktail hour were delicious (people raved about the sliders). The meal was great as well. The professionalism from the staff especially Melissa Sapio (literally amazing) made my day so seamless and the best day of my life. Would recommend having a wedding there 100%! Loved every second!!

Olivia Sent on 10/17/2017

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Melissa and the team at Winterthur/ Restaurant Associates were amazing! Melissa was extremely reponsive, helpful, professional and sweet throughout the entire process. She helped with several last minute changes, including the day of, and made the night go extremely smoothly. Winterthur was a BEAUTIFUL location to get married and I loved every minute of it. I cannot speak highly enough of the team there - you will not regret it!

Ted Sent on 09/29/2017

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Melissa is the absolute best — can’t thank her enough for all of her help and making the process as easy and stress free as possible.

Julie Sent on 09/13/2017

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Had a total dream wedding here. Literally searched far and wide between D.C. and N.Y.C. and could not find a more beautiful venue (gorgeous architecture, rolling hills with beautiful flowers, tall, glorious trees... there is so much land that this venue is its own zip code). Was the perfect backdrop for a complete enchanted/secret garden/English/French countryside wedding. And if its stunning views were not enough, the food is delicious and the people are great to work with! Melissa is gem and recommended excellent other vendors to work with as well. We live in San Diego but have family on the East Coast but it was totally worth the schlep to Winterthur. Just...perfect. I want to get married there once a month.

Colleen Sent on 08/20/2017

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It was a dream to have our wedding at Winterthur and I cannot recommend it highly enough. They were incredibly accommodating to work with; because they only have 1 wedding a day, they are very flexible. It was great to have the whole place to ourselves that day. Melissa, the events planner, was so helpful, responsive, and tolerant of my many, many questions. The grounds are gorgeous and the architecture is stunning. The food was delicious and the staff was very professional. It was beyond anything that I could have imagined; we had a dream wedding.

Amy Sent on 07/26/2017

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Everything about the venue was terrific! Melissa was amazing to work with...very pleasant, professional and accommodating. While the weather wasn't on our side Melissa did everything possible to make the night amazing! I actually think we were better off in the mansion!!

Chrisi Sent on 07/11/2017

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Everything from the venue (Reflecting Pool & The Galleries) to the food to the wonderful staff made our wedding the most amazing day ever! Melissa was a dream to work with and made sure everything was seamless from start to finish. Our guests loved how romantic and intimate the whole evening was and couldn't stop raving about the food. The day was an absolute dream!

Jennifer Sent on 07/02/2017

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I had only every heard amazing things about Winterthur staff and the venue itself and they did not disappoint! Melissa was amazing to work with, and she and her team made the day run more smoothly than I could have imagined. Even though it rained and we had to move the ceremony and cocktail hour inside, our family and friends raved about how gorgeous even our "backup" option was! It's pretty rare to have a venue with such breathtaking indoor and outdoor locations. The food and the service were incredible! We would definitely recommend Winterthur to anyone!

Mary Sent on 11/30/2016

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Winterthur Estate and Garden is a beautiful setting for a wedding. We visited many other sites but none compared to Winterthur. Very professional, and accommodating in all aspects of service. Top Quality!

Kate Sent on 11/07/2016

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Having our wedding reception at Winterthur was the best and easiest decision we made. Working with Melissa was a pleasure. She had answers to all questions and possible scenarios was very kind and calm which helps make you feel calm! They recommended great vendors and the food was spot on! Our guests couldn't get over how gorgeous the venue was and how kind and professional the staff was. The night was flawless if there was an issue they did a great job of fixing it b/c I didn't notice a thing. I would recommend this gorgeous venue to any bride looking for a romantic setting and I doubt you will find better food or service!

Natalie Sent on 10/30/2016

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Our wedding at Winterthur was everything we dreamed it would be and more. We were married in early October 2016 and had our ceremony and cocktail in the gallery space and our reception in the Visitor’s center. We were scheduled to have our ceremony outside at the Reflecting Pool, but due to rain (Hurricane Matthew) we decided to move the ceremony and cocktail hour inside – which was just as beautiful!! One of the compliments we heard over and over again from our guests was about the professionalism of the Winterthur staff. They are top notch. Melissa Sapio is an excellent event manager and her professionalism is impeccable. Melissa made every step of the planning process and execution details of the big day run incredibly smooth. When we had questions leading up to the wedding day (and we had a lot), she always responded in a timely manner and went out of her way to accommodate our special requests. For example, we were interested in serving mini chicken and waffles during our cocktail hour (an item not on the menu) and her and the catering staff made it happen! Zanthia was our bridal attendant for the day and was SO on top of everything! She made sure our bridal party was taken care of at all times and that all of our stuff (photo frames, cards, signage, etc.) was boxed up neatly and ready to take home at the end of the night. She even made sure the bridal party was covered with umbrellas so we didn’t get wet before taking photos. Thank you Zanthia! When you book at Winterthur they provide a cake from Masters Baker. For food we chose the portabella crusted chicken and scallops and short rib as our entrée options – both were delicious and were served in a timely fashion by a professional wait staff. With 6 appetizer choices at cocktail hour and our generous entrée portions, no guest left hungry! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone at Winterthur for making our wedding day extra special, your efforts made this a phenomenal day...one we and our guests will never forget!

Karen Sent on 09/10/2016

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Book It! Winterthur made my daughters wedding a once in a life time -wonderful experience for all! The Winterthur staff was professional, efficient, friendly, full of good advice and prompt answers to our questions, unsurpassed experience, I could go on and on. Not a detail was overlooked. The staff was everywhere, attending to everything..we never had to think about anything except enjoying my daughter, her new husband, and all of our family and close friends. The beauty of the setting is indescribable with so many beautiful spots for photos and many, many ceremony and reception sites to choose from (both inside and out). They even created a back-up plan for rain! They suggested two fabulous cake makers...from the moment we booked (and do this well ahead of time..) to the moment the bride and groom left in their limo- I would not have changed one thing!! Worth every penny to start our young couple off on their new life in the best possible way!! Winterthur and Staff- Thank you! We love you all!

Andrea Sent on 06/14/2016

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Winterthur was a dream come true for our daughter. The cocktail hour was held at the reflecting pool. It was gorgeous,every guest remarked on its singular beauty. The reception was held under a tent just steps from the reflecting pool. The food was outstanding from the first hors d'ouevre to the last bite of wedding cake. The service at both events was superior. The catering managers at Winterthur made the planning for the wedding a pleasant and memorable time for us. They answered every email promptly and with great concern for our needs and wishes. The tasting was expertly prepared and delivered. The chefs were quite pleased to make every and any adjustment to please our daughter, the bride. The whole staff was completely knowledgeable and totally confident In their product. All of our guests remarked about the quality of the food and service. Everyone was enchanted by the venue. We cannot begin to thank the professionals at Winterthur for the impossibly beautiful wedding our daughter had. Their gracious attention to every detail was evident all evening. I highly recommend a visit to Winterthur if you are planning a wedding. You will not be disappointed .

Cynthia Sent on 12/26/2015

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We had my daughter's wedding here on May 23,2015 all I can say is it was a magical ceremony near the reflecting pool! Between the perfect weather, the site and the Kenny I music playing as my daughter walked down the steps it was breathtaking! The reception in the visitors center was equally amazing, the food the tables all was wonderful and exceeded every expectation. The Team of persons we worked with and the bride and groom worked with made the day go smoothly and allowed us and our guests to have a memorable day!

Debbie Sent on 11/12/2015

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We were very impressed with the professionalism of our coordinator, Melissa Sapio. She was helpful, calm, and patient. The wedding day went as planned, and all of the staff was very professional. We have only gotten positive feedback from our guests. Everyone said it was wonderful. First class.

Jammie Sent on 11/08/2015

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What a fabulous venue! My ceremony was at the Reflecting Pool and the reception was at the Galleries. I mean, I knew that Winterthur was a beautiful estate however the evening just took my breath away. My wedding was on 10/11/15 and the color of the trees were the most amazing shade. The reflecting pool was gorgeous, there was so much greenery in it still. The staff was equally as amazing, the service was great, I have to say that I cannot think of one thing that went wrong. So many of my guests came up to me to comment on how picturesque the entire wedding was. I am so lucky!

Michelle Sent on 10/22/2015

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Winterthur was absolutely amazing!! The grounds are so beautiful. I was supposed to have my ceremony at the reflecting pool but unfortunately it rained. We had it in the Gallery and it was just as beautiful. Melissa and Lauren were great! They are so attentive and made sure my every wish was granted. They really know how to treat you like a King and Queen. Also, the food is phenomenal! Everyone at my wedding made it a point to tell me how wonderful their meal was. The short ribs and italian wedding soup are both to die for!!!! I cannot thank you enough for everything and making my day so special and memorable.

Mercedes Sent on 10/20/2015

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Spectacular!!! We just celebrated our daughter’s wedding at Winterthur. The director of food services for Restaurant Associates, Ken Warner, and his professional team insured the perfect wedding. Ken genuinely enjoys his job and made the evening exceptional! All details from the minute we arrived on property were handled with precision. The last minute changes in table assignments and accommodations for my 91 year old mother were handled quietly and with smiles and encouragement from the staff. On Friday afternoon, the Mother of the Groom brought 110 DOZEN cookies for a cookie table. The presentation of these cookies was done in a tasteful and elegant display.

Gary Coyle and Matt Anderson, the executive and sous chef respectively, presented food that was not only delicious and well seasoned but beautifully displayed. Accommodations were made for every guest that had an allergy or special food request. The quality of the food was evident. The appetizers served after the wedding ceremony at the reflecting pool were nothing short of outstanding. They were so flavorful and elegantly presented. It was the start of our gastronomic delight!

Alex was my daughter’s personal assistant. The minute the bride arrived Alex was at her beck and call for any and every request. Her kind nature and professional experience was so comforting for the nervous bride.

It is now three weeks since the wedding and I still am getting daily calls or emails from our friends raving about the job well done. It just doesn't get any better than this! Bravo Winterthur.

As if the spectacular event wasn’t enough, having the wedding in Delaware has a financial benefit as well. No sales tax!!!

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Winterthur gave us our dream wedding! The venue is gorgeous. Rain or shine, the space is perfect for entertaining, and your guests will be delighted with the setting. The catering staff is knowledgeable, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with. They work seamlessly with your vendors to make sure the event runs smoothly. After all the planning, you can rest assured that on your big day all of the details are taken care of. You can focus on enjoying your guests and the celebration.

Megan Sent on 09/01/2015

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Simply amazing. All that I could ask for and more! Winterthur gave me my dream wedding! All staff members were kind and helpful. All of the guests were raving about Winterthur and how beautiful it was. I wish I could experience it again!

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If you are looking for a spectacular wedding venue with amazing service, Winterthur is hands down the best place in the greater Philadelphia region. Our coordinator Melissa made it easy every step of the way and kept us at ease. Multiple guests told us it was the best wedding they've ever been to. I highly recommend Winterthur as a wedding site.

Elizabeth Sent on 07/21/2015

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We pulled up to Winterthur in December to check it out as a potential venue, met Ken Warner & the rest was history! He was the most welcoming, kind, patient man I've ever met (next to my husband of course).Ken could see how important it was to me to transform the place into my "secret garden".As he gave us a tour on the groggy day, suddenly the weather didn't matter & we could see the beauty in the place & we just knew it was our venue.Ken promised me that he would be there every step of the way & be there on our wedding day.Boy did he do that and beyond! Ken totally got my vision and worked with us and when I walked into the venue the night of our wedding I was brought to tears. It was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen and every detail was perfect. It was put together with such love. Our guests not only couldn't get over the outrageous food, but they continued to mention to us how incredible all the staff were.They were fun, outgoing, & enjoying the wedding with us.I can't begin to explain how Ken was such an key part of our success from start to finish. He kept his word from the day I met him and answered my endless bride emails; all with warmth and patience. About a week out I saw the forecast & was really bummed because I knew in my gut we would not be able to have cocktail hour outside.Ken sent me back the most heartfelt email about how it will be beautiful no matter what & shared how the most important part is Kevin & my union & ensured he would make inside gorgeous. And RAIN it did, but our guests said they never would have known I hadn't originally planned it to be inside. I could talk all day about Ken and the staff at Winterthur. Their love and attention to our wedding made it the best day of our lives! I guess it was an omen that we toured it misty and then we had the downpour our day. But I have to tell you...it didn't matter. Not one bit. The beauty of Winterthur stole everyone's hearts & ours. From the bottom of our hearts,Liz & Kevin Gianfortune

Trish Sent on 07/18/2015

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Ken Warner is an excellent and talented professional who made planning and executing our wedding a wonderful experience. The entire team genuinely cared about delivering a perfect day.

Patricia Sent on 09/14/2014

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Winterthur was a wonderful venue and it was our DREAM wedding. The venue was beautiful, everyone was quick to respond to our needs and requests and SO wonderful to work with. The food was delicious and the gardens were spectacular. I can not speak more highly of everything about the place - from the people, the grounds, the decor, the food, the professionalism, etc. I could go on and on! Book this venue for whatever you need -- it will be worth every penny and they will help make this experience as smooth and perfect as possible!

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Winterthur was a beautiful setting for a wedding.

Josh Sent on 05/05/2014

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I really can't say enough about the professionalism and skill provided by Ken and his staff. They ensured every detail was taken care of, and we didn't have a single thing to worry about the day of the wedding. They provided transportation for all our guests around the grounds, and set up all the decor we provided. The food was beyond delicious! All of our guests told us it was the best wedding they'd ever been to, and we have Winterthur's staff to thank for that.

Heidi Sent on 08/19/2013

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I lived in Chester County for 20 years and never knew this place existed and I am SO happy I found it! I was referred here by Longwood Gardens, it was my perfect wedding location. I was trying to find a happy medium between a botanical garden, rustic, outdoors, upscale, fancy but not stuffy, and Winterthur hit the mark as far as aesthetics go. Everything from the pictures to the guest experience was breathtaking due to the natural elements and history located at Winterthur. The staff went above and beyond every expectation I could have ever had. We worked with Ken, the General Manager of Restaurant Associates (Winterthur's onsite catering company) and couldn't have been more pleased. He worked after hours, before hours, and during hours to make sure we felt comfortable with every detail. I did not have a wedding planner and with Ken, I didn't need one. Our day was smooth (despite the downpour for the 3 days leading up to our wedding) and the food was amazing! I had compliments on the filet from guests that were world class travelers.
I would relive this day at this location every day of my life if I could. I cannot recommend their services, generosity, patience, and expertise enough!

Jack Sent on 07/12/2012

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What a Wedding!!!!! I can't begin to express enough my feelings as to the magnitude of the outstanding service provided by this venue. First of all, the estate and it's buildings and grounds were just magnificent. My daughter was married outdoors at the Reflecting Pool site and had the cocktail hour in the Gallery. Both sites were beautiful and certainly presented the "wow" factor. The reception was held in the Visitor Center building which was transformed into a mystical place for all to enjoy. Catering by Restaurant Associates provided the food and beverages. The quality of the food was beyond my expectations! Service by the wait staff was impeccable. I must mention Jen Lamb, Catering Sales Manager. She was instrumental in making my daughter's wedding a grand success. Jen personalized everything and made us feel assured it would turn out exactly as planned. Of course, every wedding has it's little moments - but Jen made them all go away almost before they happened. It seems she can "read your mind" in averting any problem. I truly commend Jen for her professionalism and integrity. Keep up the good work Jen!!

Alexis Sent on 05/14/2012

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When I first laid eyes on Winterthur, I couldn't imagine a more beautiful, romantic setting for our wedding. The gardens, the house, the entire estate--everything is amazing, especially when the gardens are in bloom. We had our ceremony by the Reflecting Pool and the reception at the Visitor Center--- Jen, Winterthur's event coordinator was SO on top of every single detail-- because of her, the evening went off without a hitch and everything came together beautifully. We received an overwhelming number of compliments-- everyone thought the food was amazing (catered by Winterthur's Restaurant Associates)! There are also tons of different options for a wedding, depending upon the number of people and the feel you're going for. I would definitely recommend Winterthur!!

Curry Sent on 12/14/2010

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Nicole and her staff at Restaurant Associates did a fantastic job! Planning my wedding was so easy- they thought of everything! On the day of my wedding, everything went perfectly- it was beautiful, the food was amazing and all of my guests are still raving about it! Choosing Winterthur for our ceremony and reception was the best decision we could have made!

Donald Sent on 06/13/2018

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This was a 5 Star wedding due to the professionalism of all the Staff. The food was the best we have ever had at an event such as oiur wedding. Melissa, the manager was outstanding and delivered on every promise for our wedding. A+

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Within the first hour of our initial visit to Winterthur, we knew it was exactly where we wanted to have our wedding. From the beautiful gardens to the spectacular architecture of the buildings, it had everything we were looking for. The reflecting pool offered a stunning setting for our ceremony and cocktail hour as well as many of our photos. Everyone, and I mean literally everyone, was extremely committed to making our big day absolutely unforgettable. The venue's catering company, Restaurant Associates, Inc. was incredible as well. When our original event planner left Winterthur just a few months prior to our event, Ken Warner, the Food & Beverage Director, stepped in and didn't miss a beat. He was very organized, easy to work with and responsive and had such a calm demeanor that it put everyone else at ease. We thoroughly enjoyed working with him and cannot thank him enough. The cocktail hour and reception set up, the staff and the food were all perfection. If you select this as your venue, you will NOT be disappointed!

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Winterthur provided a memorable experience for my daughter and our guests when they hosted her garden wedding and reception. The site was so beautiful and provided so many options for pictures and wonderful experiences for our guests – including free access to the museum, exhibits and gardens for the weekend. The staff, particulrly Ken Warner of Restaurant Associates, was very helpful, flexible and engaged throughout the planning process. The fees include everything, but allow for optional upgrades – we did not encounter any hidden costs, making Winterthur a great value. The event itself was beautifully organized and the staff took care of the details graciously and seamlessly. My daughter and her new husband, who has a professional culinary background, were adamant that the food be as memorable as the site – and it was. Ken and his staff tweaked the menu until it met their high expectations.

Linda Sent on 06/09/2015

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Winterthur Museum and Gardens provides a beautiful venue for a wedding. The exceptional team of Ken and Melissa were always professional and responsive to our planning. We were especially grateful for Melissa's attention to all details of the wedding. We dropped off lots of items a few days before the wedding and the night of, she had EVERYTHING in place as we had instructed! The weather was perfect, for the ceremony at the reflecting pool. The tent on the patio at the visitor center was magnificent! Honeybunches Floral Design did a wonderful job with the flowers. Proud to Plan helped us as the day of coordinator. Their services were invaluable. Becky our lead coordinator seemed right on top of almost everything. Synergetic Sound provided the Dj, photo booth, and the lighting. Pat Robinson Photography and Chris from Madeline Productions recorded the event. Wilmington Strings provided our ceremony and cocktail hour music. Master Baker made a gorgeous wedding cake and a fun groom's cake. We could not have selected better vendors from the preferred list. Catering by Restaurant Associates was outstanding in their preparation, presentation, and quality of the food for both the cocktail hour and reception. Winterthur is an expensive venue, but the quality of service and professionalism is well worth it for such a special day.
Timing is tricky in moving people around the property. Guests needed to be shuttled from parking to reflecting pool and back to visitor center for reception. If anything fell through the cracks it was getting the bridal party to the visitor center in a timely fashion for introductions and for the reception to begin. A minor complaint for such a beautiful evening. We would enthusiastically recommend Winterthur to anyone planning a wedding. Melissa's services, as well as our other vendors, took all of the stress out of the process. She approached her job with confidence and assurance. It was a pleasure working with her and each of our vendors.

Tara Sent on 11/17/2014

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I fell in love with the venue upon my first visit. It was a great facility and was exactly what my husband and I were looking for. We loved the different packages and places within the venue that were available. We decided to have our ceremony at the reflecting pool, which was a little dark but was beautiful. Our reception was at the visitors center and was completely transformed from our previous visits. The staff was great to work with. At the beginning of my planning the responsiveness was a little slow but as the date drew closer they were on top of things and gave me a huge sense of relief. We had 250 guests and the venue was large enough to hold everyone without feeling like it was stuffy. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a garden wedding that is customization to your taste.

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My wife and I have extremely high standards and a lot of ideas we wanted to execute. The team at winterthur did a great job of collaborating and executing everyone of our wishes. It was truly a night to remember thanks to an amazing team at winterthur!

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Our wedding at Winterthur was wonderful. We have received many compliments from our guests saying how beautiful and unique the experience was. The gardens were gorgeous and we are very thankful the weather held up. Melissa was very nice to work with and her demeanor during the planning process was very calming and I knew she had everything under control. Abby and Lauren were also fantastic day of and were very helpful. We made the best choice when we chose Winterthur, it provided both our guests and my husband and I with a memorable event!

Beth Sent on 07/08/2008

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Bobbi is wonderful at arranging a wedding - we had a lot of handmade decor items and she was on top of everything - everything was in the right place for our guests - the only thing that didn't go well was a) the tables were not arranged correctly, which made for some akward family strife ("no, you're table was supposed to be up front, not way in the back...") and the strawberries came out at the wrong time. (no biggie) The food was the BEST ANYONE had ever had at a wedding, and the setting is absolutely gorgeous!

Stephanie Sent on 05/31/2021

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Amazingly beautiful venue with 5 star service

A Winterthur wedding was an absolute dream come true for me. After seeing this venue years ago by touring the house and realizing that they did weddings here, I knew that I wanted to be married at their beautiful reflecting pool.
Christine worked with us throughout the months to help us achieve that dream. Covid did put a bit of a damper on things as we had to change our reception to a larger capacity area than what we originally had wanted. Even though we didn’t get the reception area we had our hearts set on, everything looked amazing and everyone enjoyed the delicious hors d’oeuvres, dinner and desserts. The Winterthur team were extremely professional and worked tirelessly to see that our wedding went seamlessly. I would highly recommend them to everyone.

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User2212307 Sent on 07/06/2015

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Winterthur is a beautiful venue to hold a wedding. We were very impressed by the elegance of the grounds and the professionalism of the staff. They were also very open to our customizing and our many, many questions.

User1891223 Sent on 10/26/2014

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Great service - great food - great venue. It was a magical wedding and we are still being told it's the best wedding our guests have ever been to - highly recommended!

Jordanna Sent on 01/13/2009

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We absolutely loved this venue! The service was excellent and they attended to every detail with precision and sensitivity. The food was absolutely the best wedding food we've ever had! We were intending to be married in the garden, but rain forced us inside to the entryway of the museum...and it was GORGEOUS! My only real critique of the venue was the outdated decor of the reception room. While it can be, "dolled-up," it's still in dire need of a make-over. Overall, highly recommended!

J Sent on 12/03/2008

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We worked with Rachel, one of the wedding planners there. There were some minor mistakes made (we asked for a square cake but got circle cake, during our tasting received some wrong selections), but overall very very good. The food at the wedding is excellent. They take great care of you. It's a little pricey I think, but if you go with Winterthur you don't have to worry about catering and you can do the ceremony and the reception in one place, so it's convenient. We had all kinds of centerpiece materials, decorations, name cards, etc. and they took care of setting up all of it - perfectly. You can trust them.

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Beautiful location. The food was excellent and the whole area is gorgeous.

Maite Sent on 10/14/2023

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Stunning wedding venue if you can get in touch!

Beautiful venue and very kind staff! My fiance and I thoroughly enjoyed our visits to Winterthur. We would have loved to book our wedding with them too, but it felt like we were continually jumping through hoops to get in touch with the wedding coordinator and get clarification on the availability of a wedding date. Our time didn't feel respected and, in retrospect, the time waiting for a response could have been used to book and start planning. Understandably, the end of summer/early fall is a busy time for weddings, but it shouldn't take several weeks to initially get in touch and then several more weeks to get an answer to a question.

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I fell in love with this place from my very first visit. Unfortunately, I learned the hard way that all of their promotions about how they "handle everything for you" are flat-out lies. For months I called and I e-mailed. My coordinator was Jen Lamb and it was like pulling teeth the whole time. I was interested in purchasing several upgrades, but eventually I had to give up on all of that because it clear that it was never going to happen.

I thought I might be able to finally get more information as my wedding date approached, but still nothing. Right up to the night of my rehearsal, I had so much mental anguish caused by their negligence.

Then things got really rough. The night of the rehearsal Jen makes a VERY embarrassing announcement that our ceremony location will be changed without ever saying a word to me or my fiancé. Obviously, I went to pieces. Eventually my dad was able to work the problem out, but I was up the whole night before my wedding having nightmares about what would happen if we couldn't work it out.

We had gone to a tasting months before the wedding to customize our menu. Well I guess that they lost those notes because my husband couldn't eat half of the food because he doesn't eat dairy. Very similar situations for the cake, the management of the vendors, and pretty much all of their other services. They just don't respond or care.

It's a fairly pricey venue and there is NO emphasis on service at all.

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