Merion Tribute House

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was wonderful on the day-of. We felt very well taken care of at every point in the process. The venue also speaks for itself in its beauty and splendor. Our guests were in awe of the venue and we are still getting compliments on the space. We are so happy with our choice in the Merion Tribute House for our wedding!!

oductions. They were VERY helpful with mini-emergencies, like a pin being bent and lighters for the sparklers. Also, well organized. Gorgeous grounds with such care to details. Colette was helpful before the day and Terry was there every second the day of the wedding. They made the wedding a special and wonderful day.

ion and wedding. The fireplaces were a cool ambiance. Very unique place and grounds. The team there is great to work with. Highly recommend to consider this venue for a winter wedding.

quickly to email and has everything organized (dropping off decorations and alcohol to store in a locked closet before our wedding). The venue itself is beautiful and the grounds are gorgeous. We had our ceremony outside on the back lawn and moved inside for cocktail hour/reception. Our friends and family are still commenting on how beautiful it was! Definitely the perfect venue!!

tte and Terry are incredibly helpful every step of the way and they made the day run perfectly. Everything was amazing and I highly recommend getting married here!!!

an, the manager, was so easy to work with. She was helpful, quickly to respond, and accommodating when I needed to postpone my original 2020 date to 2021 due to Covid. If you are considering this venue, I highly recommend going to any events they host as that helped us find other vendors for our wedding day!

y calls and emails. The venue is beautiful and unique. We got so many compliments.

COVID pushing out our destination wedding, we had a small, private ceremony which included approximately 20 guests. Everyone raved on how beautiful the ceremony and venue was. It was just a perfect day!

up with 4 different plans for the day of, which ended up working out perfectly. Everyone keeps talking about how beautiful the Venue was and how perfect it was for our theme (Harry Potter). Our wedding day was perfect, even during a pandemic!

thing was absolutely perfect. I'm an awful planner, and they both stepped up and made everything more amazing than I ever could have hoped for. The venue itself is breathtaking, the groom's room and bridal suite were lovely and oh so convenient. They really did think of everything to make a wedding go off without a hitch, and their thoughtful details made all the difference!

air warning, considering the rental is just the venue itself, we did put a lot of work in coordinating with the cater, setting up the venue, and figuring out how to breakdown, but we knew all of this info prior to booking and we were ready for the task. Couldn't have gone better, I can't wait for the pictures to come in!

stions, and executing to perfection on the day-of. For 110 people, the venue was the perfect size for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception. If we had a wedding in warmer weather, the terrace would have been an added bonus! Many thanks to the MTH staff- we literally couldn't have done it without you!

day of the event, our 150 guests flowed around the fairly open floor plan, exploring the balcony, the fireplace room, the grand hall, and the ballroom. Somehow, it feels grand and cozy at the same time. As a practical matter, it was important that MTH works with a number of approved caterers, giving us plenty of options within our budget, and allowing us to buy our own alcohol. For us, that meant that while the venue rental cost was slightly higher than most other venues we saw, the ability to control our catering and bar budget made it overall much more affordable. The rental also comes with chairs, and several other items they’ve accumulated or inherited from weddings over the years, such as an arc, easels, and birdcage for cards. And, oh yeah, did I mention the architecture and landscaping is gorgeous? We stayed on-site for our first look and pictures. These pictures will be on our mantels and walls for a lifetime, and hopefully other walls and mantels for generations. Suffice it to say, the grounds certainly rose to the occasion. Special thanks to Collette, who helped us from our first tour to the last dance and made it all very easy.

e details we requested. The tasting was brilliant - and gave us a lot of excitement for the wedding itself! Gil took his time with us, and had a number of suggestions that were extremely helpful in planning the day. Gil had a great team running the show the day of the wedding. Our guests were raving about the appetizers and drinks, and as the parents of the bride they made sure that we had appetizers and drinks throughout the cocktail hour. I had a number of my guests comment to me after the wedding that the staff was brilliant - they were on top of everything. The displays and arrangements were great. The food was as we requested- we had a selection of 5 entrees, and all were cooked to perfection! PTG is very much a "set it and forget it" vendor - we had certain things that we wanted, decisions were made and that was it - and it was great! We knew that everything would be handled well, and if there was an issue it would be addressed. We didn't have to worry at all about the quality of service, and we were extremely pleased with our choice to have our wedding at the Merion Tribute House and served by PTG Caterers. I would absolutely recommend them and have used them for a number of other events that I have had catered. They have never let me down!! I honestly had a great time and I had many compliments on the beautiful venue and the amazing food. I couldn't have had a better event. Thank you so much for a beautiful wedding!!!

loved the venue, and it was perfect for our Harry Potter theme! If you're considering having your wedding here, I would highly encourage you to go for it without a second thought.

handled the situation so professional. I would recommend this venue

nd especially during the last couple weeks leading up to the planning to answer last minute questions or address any concerns we had. They were so accommodating as well - our aunt had offered later in our planning to help decorate, and Collette allowed her to come in the day before to set up. As well, on the day of, everything was perfect. It is just an absolutely beautiful venue with immaculately kept grounds and facilities. The veranda was perfect for our cocktail hour and the lounges inside gave our guests who wanted a little extra shade a respite from the early summer heat. And if you are looking at Merion Tribute House for a summer wedding, their air conditioning is excellent as well! We had an overwhelmingly positive experience with this venue, and we'd highly recommend to any couple considering it for their wedding!!

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y. Planning with them was effortless!

, and all of my guests spoke about how amazing MTH is. Beautiful location, knowledgeable and friendly staff, affordable.

in the Philadelphia Area when you live in California is not an easy task, and I couldn't be happier that I went with Merion Tribute House - it was the PERFECT place for our day and set a vibe that was truly unique and wonderful. The building and grounds are breathtakingly beautiful and made our guests swoon - even my early pictures in front of the beautiful red doors are amazing! The grounds look gorgeous at all times of the year - and what is great about the space is it has it's own gothic vibe, but it can also be transformed to fit your personality. We felt like we were getting married in a castle, and it totally fit the romantic feeling we were going for. The beauty of the building speaks for itself, but it was the flexibility and kindness of the staff that really took this venue to the next level. Colette and team were so flexible about letting me stop by the venue when I was in town from CA any time I needed to, and the venue worked so well with all of my vendors. When a freak summer downpour rolled in 15 minutes before my outdoor ceremony (the weather report said 0% chance of rain!), the team at Merion Tribute House was AMAZING - they helped run all the flowers inside and set up a beautiful, intimate standing room only ceremony in front of their gorgeous fireplace in the foyer in no time - I actually think the ceremony ended up being more perfect than if we had had it outside. By the time the ceremony was done the rain had stopped and we had cocktails on the gorgeous terrace and did our picture outside in the romantic, dewy twilight. I can't imagine another venue handling this freak situation like such pros, and making us feel so at ease throughout. This is a wonderful, special, unique venue for your wedding - highly recommended!!!

s our contact there, and right from the start, she made things so comforting for us. She was very easy going, incredibly nice, very organized, and very knowledgeable. She definitely made any stress about picking wedding venues disappear as soon as we sat down with her. I always appreciate history and character, and the Tribute House has both in spades. An absolutely beautiful stone constructed building, Merion Tribute House was built to commemorate the local soldiers who served in WWI. To help pay tribute, military emblems are embedded in stunning stained glass, and there are hand carved decorative figures and division patches all along the walls. All of this intricate and detailed work was such a nice backdrop to have throughout the evening. There was also a huge stone terrace and beautifully manicured front lawn and gardens right out front where we enjoyed our cocktail hour. My wife and I were even able to have lawn games out on front lawn, which was a big winner amongst our guests! The dinning area was more than large enough to fit our total number of guests (just around 150). No one was confined to tight spaces, and everyone was able to move around without problems. Our DJ was up on a stage looking down on the guests, and dance floor, which made for a very organized set up all around. My wife and I are so happy our wedding was at The Merion Tribute House, thanks again to Collette and everyone for making it possible!

ments on the venue, all the vendors and guests loved it and it was incredible. It was cold and rainy so we had to have the ceremony inside even though I had my heart set on having it outside. However, Colette and Terri were able to make it happen inside and be just as beautiful as I had ever imagined. They let you borrow their decorations free of charge and are extremely helpful. If you are questioning choosing your this as your venue, I would like to encourage you to pick this location. You will not regret it. You will have an amazing day. Thank you Merion Tribute House for making our day so much more special!!!!

grounds and the venue itself. Colette was wonderful in accommodating us dropping things off, setting up decorations, and being available for all our questions. It was truly a magical day with a magical setting thanks to MTH!

s beautiful and so memorable for my guests.

ifully matured garden like area, with a long driveway that blew guests minds as they approached. We had our ceremony of the front lawn, We didn't need any décor at all. The venue has such beautiful gardens and planters that it sets the tone for any affair. Our cocktail hour took place between the stone patio, legion room, lounge area and main hall.. all beautifully decorated areas!!!! Photos do not do the Merion Tribute house justice, you have to see it in person to appreciate its beauty and elegance. We worked directly with Colette thru out the planning process..... She was so patient, kind, understating and extremely helpful!!! Colette made great suggestions that made our wedding day even more special.... She responds to emails and phone calls so quickly, which is very important when planning a wedding and makes the process seem stress free.... I would refer any couple looking for a great venue to the Merion Tribute House ( ask for Colette)

able to bring alcohol and decorations to the venue and store them securely about 5 days before our wedding. The staff was helpful for preparations, however, I think additional time in person or on the phone would have made our rehearsal run more smoothly. Instead I had to meet with staff for almost 30 minutes while everyone else had already arrived for the rehearsal. The rehearsal fee is quite competitive and all setup and takedown of chairs outside went very smoothly. Suites for both bridal and groom's party are big enough and very comfortable for getting ready. The venue comfortably holds 130-150 to allow enough dance floor space; I could not imagine 175 guests and tables fitting well. End-of-event logistics became stressful for me as the bride because the staff person was overly concerned about all items being removed, which we were already doing. Overall, the venue speaks for itself and the staff will ensure that your wedding runs smoothly.

and it will awe your guests with its beauty. Our guests said it was the best wedding location they had every been to. The front rooms are perfect for cocktail hour, as well as the porch, and the ballroom is just the right size for a mid-size wedding. If you are looking for a traditional, yet unique, venue, this is definitely the place.

thing that could have happened in our wedding planning as it was a true blessing to find this exceptionally unique venue. My husband was very clear that he wanted a UNIQUE space--no hotels, no country clubs--so we didn't have many options. I also wanted a venue that was close to our ceremony site AND was nice enough to take our pictures so we wouldn't have a separate photo stop. Merion had it all and more! I cannot describe in words what a beautiful backdrop it provided for our wedding. All of our guests commented on its beauty and asked where we found it. The venue speaks for itself, but what really made planning a pleasure was the Merion staff. We were so relieved that they didn't have crazy restrictions and were available to answer all of our questions and concerns. We were allowed to make appointments to walk through the venue multiple times as we wanted to show our parents and photographer. Every time we did a walk through, I could picture our wedding day more clearly! Discovering this castle-like venue was meant to be! Merion really made our wedding a true fairytale.

e size. You have the place all to yourself, no other weddings or guests or recreationalists walking around or near your reception. But it was still small enough that with 100 guests it felt intimate. There were separate spaces for the cocktail hour and the reception. We used the patio throughout the whole night, enjoying the beautiful views and nice May weather. Collette and her staff were superb. They responded immediately to every question. They were incredibly professional, but also willing to accommodate us any time they could. For example, our wedding was on a Friday and there was no event scheduled the day before. So they let us use the large basement to make the flower arrangements and store them in their huge refrigerators. A lot of places would've said that's against the rules or an extra fee or just a hassle, but Collette said "Sure, no problem." I can't recommend them highly enough.

venue looks like a castle! It has beautiful decor and the front lawn was perfect for our ceremony. Though I recommend getting married later in the day so the sun isn't blazing on your guests because there is no shade on the front lawn. However, there is shade on the side of the building which is a separate spot for a ceremony. Our cocktail hour was in the legion room and on the terrace. And our reception was in the ballroom. The ballroom was recently updated and designed to fit any color scheme. And the dance floor looks small compared to the room, but it was the perfect size. The size of the floor was actually mathematically calculated to fit the average number of guests to the amount of people who actually dance. Also, I really liked how the venue gave us a list of recommended vendors that have come to that venue before. As far as the caterer, you can pick from there list or you can choose your own, but you will have to pay a fee to pick someone that isn't from their list (but it's a pretty good sized list). Lastly, the communication with the venue was excellent. They always got back to us right away and they even stayed late one day so I could stop by to show my mom the venue. Everyone there is really nice, helpful, and will answer any questions you may have. They are also there for the rehearsal which is free of charge. The coordinator and our officiate walked us through the logistics of everything. Be aware that your coordinator of the rehearsal may not be the same person who is there on your wedding day. However, that was not an issue for us because each person made the wedding run smoothly from start to finish. I would recommend this venue to anyone who want a fairytale style wedding.

Tuxedo Caterers and was not happy with my end result but that had nothing at all to do with MTH.) If I had to get married all over again, I would chose MTH - it was like a fairy tale come true.

oors and beautiful balcony to take pictures on. Everything was wonderful from the staff and every moment of planning. I would highly recommend for both indoor and outdoor weddings

zled bride and helped the whole affair run without a hitch! I could not have been more pleased!!! Thank you all so very much for making our day truly special!!

ribute House we have attended and previously hosted an event at this neighborhood treasure. Colette and her entire staff (Thank you Suzette, Katie and Jeff) could not have been more accommodating to all of our many queries and to our unconventional decorating scheme. The grounds are just exquisite and the building offers your guests so much room in just beautiful surroundings. We cannot thank the staff enough for their courtesy, enthusiasm and sound professional advice. Our daughter’s wedding was everything we had hoped for and more and we cannot begin to thank everyone at the Tribute House for their assistance not only to us but to our vendors throughout our long planning process.

ig day. The space is absolutely gorgeous and I would recommend them to anyone.

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all of my questions. Our day-of coordinator made sure everything ran smoothly. Everyone was extremely helpful and accommodating! They even took the time to set up the chairs for our ceremony in a perfect circle inside the grand ballroom. We could not have asked for a better place to hold our ceremony and reception.