Mendenhall Inn

Discover the Elegance and Old World Charm of Mendenhall Inn in Philadelphia!

Due to its rich history and incontestable old-world grace, Mendenhall Inn in Mendenhall is a perfect choice for couples looking for an iconic wedding venue to celebrate the wedding of their dream in classic and royal style. The old barn was turned into a cozy restaurant in the late ’60s and was bought by its current owners in the early ’80s. In 1990, the property benefited from a new addition: a chic hotel counting 70 welcoming rooms.

Elegantly roosted in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Mendenhall Inn is an elegant wedding venue serving couples in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas for decades. This venue is 32 minutes from downtown Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport, so for your guests, who are flying from other cities or states can easily come down to this location. It is just 60 minutes from Lancaster, 60 minutes from Reading and 21 minutes from Wilmington, Delaware. So, traveling down to Mendenhall Inn is very convenient for your guests and your love ones! 

Adorned with two uniquely decorated luxurious ballrooms with the capacity to welcome up to 275 guests and a charming outdoor patio, Mendenhall Inn is ideal for rustic and classic celebrations with the flair of sophistication. 

The majestic Grand Ballroom flaunts an enchanting spiral staircase. We assure you that you will love this architectural site, which is secluded in the thick woods and manages to create a lasting impression due to its classic decor and privileged position. The decorative ceilings and a huge crystal chandelier perfectly set the mood of your celebration, giving our Philadelphia wedding photographer ample opportunities to capture some stunning and gorgeous pictures of you from the celebration. The mesmerizing spiral staircase featured by the Grand Ballroom is just an ideal spot for you both to make your first entrance as a married couple, and it serves as an enchanting backdrop for Philadelphia wedding photographs too. Don’t hold back - this is your night to shine bright! Our Philadelphia photographer can seize this opportunity to capture your elegance and grandiosity to remind you this day forever. Your wedding reception will feel like a clip right out of a Cinderella movie, as you dance on the shining marble floor with your prince right under the huge Austrian crystal chandeliers - the only thing shining as bright as you! The neutral color palette at the Grand Ballroom is suited with any design and style you choose for your important day. Your intimate affair at the Grand Ballroom will surely stand out amongst Philadelphia weddings.

In 2006, the equally impressive Gold Ballroom underwent ample renovation and enhanced its beauty through added outdoor terrace areas, which are ideal for relaxed cocktail parties and socializing. The outdoor flagstone patio, bordered by lush trees and wrought-iron railing and decorated with multiple vintage chandeliers give an authentic rustic vibe to the ambiance. This lovely spot is a perfect spot to host your cocktail hour! 

Our Philadelphia wedding photographers would love to capture the best moments of a wedding on the spiral staircase of the Grand Ballroom, and also would encourage brides and grooms to seize their most sentimental moments on the patio of the stunning Gold Ballroom.

Both ceremony spaces will mesmerize you with their immaculate linens and chair covers, tasteful floral arrangements, candles, and warm lighting. Let us use these stylish details to enhance the quality of your Philadelphia wedding photography, and turn your wedding photographs into timeless masterpieces.

Apart from ballrooms and outdoor patio, this stunning venue features a bar area, railroad tracks, and lovely fountains on the premises that create a stunning backdrop for your Philadelpia wedding photography. Surrounded by lush foliage and vibrant seasonal flowers, the spacious outdoor is worth-exploring to have some portraits with your family and friends. 

Mendenhall Inn also features an on-site bridal suite to bring comfort and ease on your wedding day! You can get ready for your wedding day at their onsite bridal suite. There are also some beautiful little nooks throughout the space where you can capture some romantic, Instagram-worthy photos of you and your bridal party against the bricks, or next to one of the large windows that surround the room!

Celebrating your day of love at Mendenhall Inn not only brings beautiful wedding photography locations to you but also offers top-notch service and elegance that will surely enchant your guests. When it’s about catering and menu, the team at Mendenhall Inn deliveries are the best! Savor all that the team of Executive Chef and catering offers; performing white-glove service that will delight your senses and amaze you and your guests. The flavorsome menu items, including cakes and dessert, will delight you and your guests. The delicious fare and impeccable service will make your wedding celebration without a doubt a perfect celebration.

For your guests who are coming from different cities, this splendid venue also offers comfortable and luxurious overnight accommodations. Their overnight accommodations packages include options for dinner, breakfast, and admission to local tourist attractions, to make your loved ones’ stay in Philadelphia a memorable one! We promise your guests will love the old-world hospitality at the Inn. 

Your wedding day at the Mendenhall Inn will be cut above the rest as this massive mansion is filled to the brim with love, support, and joy from your most wonderful friends and family you could ask for!