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The Lazaretto Ballroom located in the heart of the Brandywine Valley in historic Essington, Pennsylvania. The Capozzoli Family welcomes you to experience the ultimate in food, service and atmosphere. With over seventy years of experience, the Capozzoli Family & our professional staff are dedicated to making your first wedded moments truly perfect.
Amenities + details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Our wedding at the Lazaretto Ballroom on September 5, 2026, exceeded all expectations. The venue was immaculate, the cuisine exceptional, and the ample parking provided a seamless ...
arrival experience for our guests.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our wedding manager, Terri Wright. Her professionalism, organization, and dedication ensured that every detail was flawless. Terri’s guidance throughout the planning process and on the day of our celebration was invaluable, and we are truly grateful for her support.
We wholeheartedly recommend the Lazaretto Ballroom to future couples seeking an elegant setting and outstanding service for their special day.
First, let me just say the Lazaretto Ballroom is great, and working with Terri was hands down the best planning experience ever! The venue was amazing and she was incredibly info...
rmed, accommodating, and flexible - truly a pleasure to work with. I shared my vision and she was right by my side, helping me bring it to life. The bridal suite was modern and classy. The venue as a whole was clean and elegant, with ample parking and a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. The food was great, everyone loved my brunch menu, and the staff made everything run smoothly. I highly recommend this venue for weddings and all special events, we'll definitely be hosting more events here in the future!!
Quantity and Quality from the staff to the food. Almost everything is done for you Terri the coordinator tries her best to make it as stress free for the bride and groom
Terri & her staff are truly & nothing but amazing.
Terri is so kind & patient. Truly such an angel. She went above & beyond for us throughout the entire planning process. We coul...
d not be more grateful for how our day turned out. Everything was perfect. I am so glad we ended up here & wouldn’t trade it for the world. They went above & beyond for us in every way they could. Before during & after. They treated us like royalty. The food is amazing. Everything was so beautiful. I feel like we lived a real life fairy tail wedding thanks to them!! If I had the chance to do it all over again. I would!!
Lazaretto Ballroom was the perfect venue for us! Affordable, beautiful, private, and the best staff there is! Terri is absolutely phenomenal, and surpassed every expectation of o...
urs! She worked with us in any way she could and made sure that our vision was 100% realized! From the fantastic food to the decor & lighting - Lazaretto even set things up that we didn't give guidance for! Everything was a dream and our guests are still raving a week and a half later!
Just had my perfect wedding here and I cannot say enough amazing things. Terri made sure every detail was what we wanted. She was so easy to work with and was always willing to a...
nswer my millions of questions. The food was amazing! All of my guests are still talking about how nice this venue is!
Absolutely amazing place! I can’t say enough about Terri Wright the sales manager! From the beginning of the process to the final moments of the wedding day, she took care of every...
final detail!
She made me feel at ease and we knew we were in good hands! She exudes professionalism and genuinely cares about making sure the day goes off with no issues.
I highly recommend the Lazaretto Ballroom!
Our wedding day was 7/15/23 and it was AMAZING! We had our reception at the Lazaretto Ballroom and it was beautiful. Our guest loved the food and the venue! Terri really helped us ...
with every detail along the way and always gave a prompt response! Highly recommend!
Our wedding took place at Lazaretto Ballroom on May 28, 2023 and we could not be more happier with our ceremony and reception. Terri, is AMAZING!!! She was super helpful from day o...
ne and even after our wedding continued to check in. Lazaretto was the first place we looked at in person and the last. Terri explained everything, gave us ideas and options, and to find a place as affordable, professional, updated etc that included linen, table centerpieces, cake, open bar, and catering- unbelievable! Needless to say, our friends and families enjoyed themselves to the fullest- we received many compliments on the decor and food. The lighting worked beautifully with our colors- (they have many colors to choose from). The outdoor ceremony on site was beautiful. The bridal suite is comfortable for our party to get ready in. There is ample parking. Many spots to get photos done by the Delaware river. Again we couldn’t be happier- Thank you Terri, the bouquet shop, the master bakers, and Capazolli catering we greatly appreciate you all making our day very special!
Run … don’t walk! My husband and I got married on 6/10/23 at The Lazaretto. IT WAS ABSOLUTLY PERFECT! In the start of our search for a venue, I emailed a bunch of potential venues....
(Some were slow to get back, some were pushy, and only a handful were VERY responsive) The Lazaretto was one of the places that were very responsive. (It was also the first place we went and looked at) It was super easy to schedule a time to go look at the venue. We met Terri and she showed us around. She showed us our options for the onsite ceremony (indoor or outdoor) option, the ballroom, the bathrooms, the bridal suite, etc. She answered any questions we threw at her. My husband and I were super comfortable with Terri and the venue – so we didn’t look any further. Terri explained the process and what was included. As our wedding day was approaching, we met with Terri to go over the final details. I brought her all my day-of décor and she stored them for us until the big day. Fast forward to the day of! The day-of didn’t go as planned due to us girls running behind. We were originally planning on doing a first look followed by bridal party photos. Plan B approached quickly to where we were just going to do a first look. You can probably guess what’s next… Plan C! Plan C was to axe the first look and just meet at the altar. My husband was already at the venue, and he was communicating with Terri throughout the day with the change of plans. (And when I mean throughout the day, it was over the course of 2 hours. Plans changed quickly) And Terri went right along with it! She didn’t skip a beat. [As did our photographer – AMAZING!] Terri stayed throughout the cake-cutting and checked with us to make sure we didn’t need anything else. She made this process SEAMLESS! Oh! And let’s not forget about the staff and food! The staff was very attentive. They checked on my husband and I throughout the night, brought us drinks, and my guest even mentioned how friendly the staff was. The food – delicious! (Multiple guests talk about how delicious the food was!) I could go on and on with my review but was trying to keep it as short and sweet as possible without missing any details. To sum up my review… BOOK with the Lazaretto Ballroom. You will NOT be disappointed! -Happy Bride & Groom <3
Where do I begin. We had our wedding 09/23/22. The venue was absolutely perfect ! Great wedding package , location for pictures , beautifully set up, and the food was amazing . O...
n top of all that I can’t say enough fabulous things about Terri. She alone was the reason we booked this venue. Many places we looked at gave us the run around and we would leave frustrated and back at square one. After our first meeting with Terri we walked out knowing immediately this was the one . Any questions we had she was quick to respond. I always looked forward to our meetings because we could talk for hours like we’ve known each other forever . Terri and the staff at The Lazaretto Ballroom made our day everything we hoped for and MORE and I can’t thank them enough !
Book them, you won't regret it! Terri and her team are phenomenal! Our wedding day was the best day ever (Sept 2021) and a long time in the making. We booked the Lazaretto a year a...
fter we got engaged (2017) and from the start we knew we were in great hands. We purposely picked our wedding date for May 2020 so we would have time to plan and enjoy the process. Little did we know Covid would push us back another year and a half. Terri was responsive through the entire 4 years. Every email I sent she would respond within hours, not days HOURS!! Terri and her team took our vision and brought it to life. We have gotten so many compliments about the food, the staff and the venue and how much our guests enjoyed themselves. Huge shoutout to Greg who made sure my husband and I were taken care of the entire night! He'd ask if we needed anything to eat or drink frequently and I can't tell you how much we appreciated that. The venue is beautiful. Terri and her team are amazing. We are so happy we picked the Lazaretto. It was totally worth the wait!
After having to reconsider venues due to COVID restrictions, the Lazaretto Ballroom came through and saved the day for us. Having booked with them only 3 months from our wedding da...
te, they made everything from start to finish, the easiest process. They were flexible and understanding with us. We had the best day and it was more than we ever imagined and if I had to do it all again, I would have chosen them from the start!
AMAZING. I got married on June 12,2021. I can’t even put into words how glad I am that I got married at this venue. I really can’t say enough about Terri. I knew this venue was the...
one we wanted as soon as we met Terri. She was amazing- super responsive and very easy to work with throughout the whole wedding planning process. She made the planning process so much easier and was so patient and understanding. If I started to feel stressed (especially those last 2 weeks) she helped ease it all. The food done by capozzoli catering was absolutely phenomenal. My guests and myself and my husband all RAVED about it and are still talking about how good the food was! The ballroom was decorated more beautifully than I ever could have imagined with so much detail thanks to Terri and her staff. The staff was phenomenal and were all so nice. The bartenders were great! The dance floor was more perfect than I could have imagined. All of my guests talked about how beautiful of a venue lazaretto was. It was TRULY the most perfect night and more than I could have dreamed of. I can’t say enough how happy I am to have had my wedding here.
We already knew Capozzoli Catering had excellent food, but from the moment we met Terri we knew we had found our wedding venue at the lazaretto ballroom. Terri is just a wonderful...
human being. We instantly built a rapport and were very comfortable having her guide us through the wedding planning process. We wanted to stick to a budget, and she never made us feel bad about what we did and didn’t want. Terri is an excellent communicator and any questions we had were always answered by either a return phone call or an email within the same day. Our tasting evening was wonderful. We couldn’t believe the amount of food we got to try at the tasting. We met with Terri probably three or four times throughout our entire planning process and each time it felt like we were sitting down with an old friend. About a week before the wedding, we dropped off all of our day of items and we really didn’t even have a plan for all of our decor, we just knew that Terri was going to make everything look beautiful! When our wedding day finally arrived, everything was absolutely stunning. The ballroom looked gorgeous and all of the food was delicious. Terri and the team definitely executed down to the tiniest of details. our wedding timeline went off without a hitch and we were able to enjoy many hours of dancing. All of the staff were so friendly and service oriented. Most importantly our family and guests have given us so many compliments on the food, the ballroom, and the service. If you are looking for a beautiful ballroom with affordable prices, delicious food, and great service look no further, the Lazaretto Ballroom is simply amazing! Bravo to Terri and team and thank you for all you do!! You all made our day everything we dreamed and we are so thankful! Love, Alex and JT 4/17/21
Lazaretto Ballroom exceeded my expectations. Due to COVID-19, there was so much unknown about whether or not we would even be able to have our event as planned. Unfortunately, we d...
id have to reduce our guest count and take some additional precautions but the staff was amazing and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. It is truly a hidden gem! I was blown away when I walked into the ballroom and saw it set up on the day of our wedding. Terri is an ANGEL. She made sure to communicate with me every step of the way leading up to our big day and quelled my anxiety with her responsiveness and professionalism. She really took care of us during a crazy time and I couldn’t have asked for a better Coordinator. She was efficient, responsive, and so fun to work with—I could go on and on! Terri made us feel like family and I’ll forever be grateful that she was there for us for such a huge milestone. If you have any doubts about this place, rest assured that it is the right venue. The food was spectacular (even better than our tasting) and our guests raved about how delicious everything was as well as how organized and well put together our wedding ran. We visited a lot of venues and Lazaretto provides BY FAR the best bang for your buck. You won’t be disappointed!!
The Lazaretto Ballroom is absolutely amazing if you are looking for the perfect venue as well as having affordable pricing. Terri is absolutely fantastic and was amazing at every ...
meeting we had. She would also answer emails within a timely manner and is very professional. She made the wedding process fun and easy. I thought I would be stressed out until it was over, but I have never been more relaxed in my life on the day of my wedding. Terri and her staff are fabulous and exceeded our expectations. We HIGHLY recommended the Lazaretto Ballroom for your wedding or event.
IM SO HAPPY, IM YELLING IN ALL CAPS!
From start to finish - the attention provided, the passion in the presentation, the food, the amenities, etc. I could go on and on - all of EV...
ERYTHING was perfect.
I was a nervous bride was at times under stress, and Terry - was so amazing and helpful. covered every detail and put my mind at ease. She's become a friend and a someone near and dear to my heart.
if you're looking for an awesome, one stop shop- look no further!
Our wedding was the absolute best because of the Lazaretto Ballroom. We are so lucky to have our wedding here!! Terri is an absolute angel! She worked with us for everything and wa...
s so understanding. Anytime I had a question she responded back in no time. Not once were we ever pestered for money or told that something was impossible. She has an answer for everything. She's a God-send!
Also the staff is wonderful too. They were so accommodating to us and our guests. One of our guest didn't feel well prior to the cocktail hour, and Terri actually let him lie down in her office until he felt better. Also a waiter went out of their way to get my nephew something different to eat at the reception.
The food is out of this world (were still hearing about it from our guests), the venue is large and the location couldn't be more convenient. Not to mention you won't find a more affordable place with the total package than the Lazaretto. We had our centerpieces, cake, bridal suite, food, bar, linens, chair covers, and taxes all included!
The food tasting was incredible and we even got to take so much home to enjoy again and again. All of the recommended vendors were also spectacular! We had our dream wedding thanks to the Lazaretto and to Terri! Would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you guys so much for making our day special! We love you!
I had my wedding here in November and everything was perfect. Terri was sooo great to work with and made every step so easy and stress free. The staff was phenomenal and all my gu...
ests said how great the food and service was. I definitely recommend this venue.
Everything was perfect from beginning to end! Terri was amazing and coordinated everything for us! The day of the wedding we didn’t have to worry about anything! The food was amazi...
ng and the venue was beautiful!!!
Amazing from beginning to end! We had a perfect day !!!
I had an amazing experience with the Lazaretto Ballroom! Terri was an amazing person to work with and her staff was amazing and truly excited to help on our big day! The food was a...
mazing and the vendors that work with Terri couldn't have been any better! Terri took care of so many things for us so we could be so much stress free! She was there so many late nights with me just trying to wrap a few things up! I couldn't have asked for a better venue and a better person to work with! Everyone at our wedding is still talking about how beautiful the hall was and how great the food was! I cant wait to host my next even there!
We had my daughter's bridal shower here. Everything was fabulous, food, service, room size. We received so many compliments on the shower. We couldn't have been happier!
This is the best place in Delco to have your wedding or even any type of event. Terri & her team will take care of you and make you feel like family.
The food is BEYOND DELICIOUS...
. The atmosphere is rich and your guests will be pleasantly surprised. If I could give this place 100 stars I would.
Wonderful! Terrific! Excellent!... I could go on and on! Our story with the Laz is an interesting one! My husband and I were just four months away from our wedding date, when our o...
riginal venue cancelled on us!... We didn't know what to do! Just when the despair was setting-in, Mike Sr., from the Lazaretto called us and told us we just had to come in, that his Event Coordinator, Terri, was going to 'put a smile on our faces.' With nothing to lose, we arranged a meeting... We were so happy to find that the Lazaretto not only put a smile on our faces, they helped us have the most amazing wedding we could have ever dreamed of! The property around the Laz is historic and beautiful and having access to the waterfront is just wonderful for pictures. The ballroom is spacious and gorgeous, and can be customized to fit whatever needs or vision you may have. The food is delicious! They completely outdo themselves. The best part of our experience though, was the customer service. All of the staff are polite, hard working and helpful. But, the real star is Ms. Terri Wright. She went above and beyond! She made us feel like we were not customers, but family. She was quick and consistent, great with communicating with us, and she gave us great suggestions when we were struggling with ideas. She is incredibly knowledgeable and well organized. We affectionately began to call her our "Terri Godmother." She made us feel comfortable and confident about how our reception was going to turn out, and she was absolutely right! Our wedding reception was beautiful! Our guests had a great time, too! Everyone we've talked to has raved about how beautiful our reception was and just how much fun they had! We look forward to having a party there again in the future! We strongly recommend the Lazaretto Ballroom for any special event!
The Lazaretto Ballroom and Capozzoli Catering provided us with the dream wedding that the both of us were hoping for, and we cannot recommend them enough. On our first visit, we we...
re able to get a preview of the venue and food at their annual Italian Night. The room was beautiful and the food was remarkable. While dancing to our own wedding song, we knew we’d found the perfect place to start our lives together.
We met with Terri Wright, the sales manager, and began the process of planning our wedding. We both know people that have planned a wedding, and to a person we were warned of the stresses, arguments and drama that come with every decision. We are thrilled to say that we did not once have any issues throughout the entire process. Terri held our hand from day one and assured us that there would be no problems. There were times when we started to worry or were waiting for the other shoe to fall, but it never happened. As a matter of fact, we had 90% of the wedding done and ready for the big day a whole 10 days before the actual wedding day, which is a huge relief. Thank you for the exceptional work you did for us, Terri, Capozzoli Catering and the Lazaretto Ballroom.
On the day of the wedding, our room , which we had planned out with Terri, looked great and was exactly how we had pictured it. The staff provided excellent service and were both friendly and efficient. As for the food, we are both foodies who notice every detail. To the head chef and the kitchen staff, we simply say “bravo.” Each appetizer, hot or cold, from ravioli to shrimp, was a great way to start our party. We are also both steak lovers, and the dishes that were served to us were nothing short of perfection.
Our wedding day was a day we wish we could relive every day, and The Lazaretto Ballroom played a major role in that. Thank you to everyone, from management to staff to the kitchen. The party you threw for us was the best way to start our journey as a married couple.
They made everything so easy and were so helpful and attentive all of the way through even through the entire reception. Food was INCREDIBLE!!! My guests raved about the food (and ...
coming from an Italian family is not easy task. The price was fair, especially on a Saturday evening. Would highly recommend them for any occasion. They even do catering offsite!
They did everything RIGHT! Great service
This family owned business made everything for my husband and I perfect! Liz the catering manager AND the Cappazoli catering made our night a night to remember. The tables were p...
erfect, they accommodated allergies, illnesses, everything one could imagine PLUS altered the package to our needs. The food was spectacular AND knowing they include many things in their package made everything easier for us in the long run.
WE had a wonderful time at our reception and so did everyone else. We got tons of praise on how good the food was and how great the service was. Leading up to it, our coordinator ...
Liz was so very helpful, keeping us on track and making sure everything went smoothly. We couldn't have asked for a better reception. We'd love to do it all over again.
We had our wedding at the Lazaretto Ballroom in April. Everything was perfect. Liz and Mike were so helpful in every aspect, even when we had to move our August wedding to April,...
with only 3 weeks to plan! Everything was perfect and the food was out of this world. We couldn't have asked for anything better.
Perfect setup and staff! All of our guests are still talking about how good the food was!
Liz and the staff at the Lazaretto went above and beyond my expectations for making our day truly memorable! They were easy to work with, gave me everything I wanted/needed and th...
e food was fantastic! I would definetly recommend holding any event hear, but they really go out to make your Wedding Day yours!
Not only did the room look absolutely amazing. The staff was so attentive, the drinks were generous, but the food was absolutely delicious. It is almost three weeks after my weddin...
g and people are still taking about the food. They made my wedding day perfect!
I had my Friday night wedding here and it was awesome. First let me just say they handled everything, the cake, centerpieces, food, open bar - Liz even ran out to pick up some last...
minute things I need (eg unity candle) the were all so helpful and accommidating. THe food was UNBELIEVABLE I'm still having people tell me about the food, the space was gorgeous and all the servers were very nice. I would recommend this venue to anyone especially anyone that lives in delco why go into the city? this place is affordable, beautiful and so easy to get to (right off I95)
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99 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington, PA
Lazaretto Ballroom