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Mendenhall Inn

4.9
(91)
best-of-weddings

323 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA

About This Vendor

Mendenhall Inn - an Award Winning Wedding Venue

The Mendenhall Inn offers an elegant and enchanted setting for the wedding of your dreams! This venue, nestled in gorgeous Chester County Pennsylvania, features 2 spacious, uniquely decorated Ballrooms that can host up to 350 guests with dancing. The captivating Grand Ballroom showcases a breathtaking spiral staircase while the Gold Ballroom proudly displays an exquisite outdoor patio. The Property also features a full service restaurant, bar and grille, and a 70 room hotel just steps away from the Ballrooms! Make a memorable occasion an unforgettable affair at The Mendenhall Inn!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Hotel, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner

Mendenhall Inn Reviews

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Reviewed On 8/07/2022 by Dia V
We absolutely loved our time at Mendenhall Inn! From the planning process with Dottie Sonsalla, to our tasting, to our wedding reception, Mendenhall was phenomenal! They were so easy to work with and let us be creative with the space! Dottie he...
lped us through the entire wedding planning process, gave us lists of vendors to help us get started, and made connections with each of the vendors we selected before our wedding day. Dottie coordinated with all of the vendors so she could act as our day of coordinator so we did not have to worry about anything. She truly went above and beyond for us. In addition to Dottie, the venue itself was beautiful and the food was fantastic. Overall, Mendenhall created our dream wedding and we loved every second of it!
Reviewed On 6/22/2022 by Christina C
My husband and I had my wedding back in May and Mendenhall Inn was incredible to work with leading to the most perfect day! Dottie was so helpful and responsive to work with. The food was delicious, the bartenders were great, and the maitre'd, ...
Mario, was really attentive and helpful the day of as well. The venue is beautiful and has everything you can need on site. We cannot recommend Mendenhall enough!!
Reviewed On 3/22/2022 by Brianna Z
The Mendenhall Inn is the perfect place to get married!! It has an ease of location and the grand ballroom is absolutely stunning! Gianna is super awesome and easy to work with and helps with a lot of behind the scenes of setting up your little...
add-ons that you have for decorations. The food is so amazing, all my guests raved about the lobster bisque soup (it has giant lumps of lobster and is very yummy). I honestly wish I could’ve attended my wedding as a guest so I was able to experience more of it rather than entertaining my guests.
Reviewed On 3/20/2022 by Lawren S
My husband and I got married on 12/11/21 and had the best experience we could have hoped for! Dottie and Gianna were so patient and responsive to all of my questions throughout the process. I couldn’t have imagined the day going perfect without...
them - especially as Dottie helped me calm down before walking down the aisle :) All of our guests had raved about the food and staff. We had the chicken Marsala and tenderloin which were so delicious! Thank you Mendenhall inn staff for making our day better than we could have imagined!
Reviewed On 2/23/2022 by Katelyn F
We had our wedding reception at the Mendenhall inn in November of 2021. It was marvelous. Gianna and Dottie were both so kind and helpful. We booked 2 years earlier, and they were so gracious to go over it all again as the wedding got closer. T...
he food was amazing, and the bartenders kind and friendly. The space looked exactly as I imagined it. Walking down the grand stair case to see all they had done was just monumental. I love this venue.
Reviewed On 2/17/2022 by Audrey R
Getting married at the Mendenhall was the best. They made the whole experience seamless and as stress free as possible. Gianna was an angel to work with and so helpful answering our million phone calls and emails throughout the process. The ven...
ue is beautiful, but they truly just create an overall amazing experience. Our after party was also perfect, the rooms were beautiful and huge, and all our guests agreed with us it was the “best day ever!” I’ve already recommended them to sooo many people. So thankful!
Reviewed On 11/18/2021 by Marke C
I had my wedding in the Grand Ballroom in October 2021 and everything was amazing. They are so easy to work with and the food is AMAZING. You are really able to get the most bang for your money at this venue. The venue itself is very elegant wi...
thout needing a lot of extra decor and outside vendors. The staff is amazing and the hotel is beautiful. Could not recommend the Mendenhall Inn more!!
Reviewed On 9/23/2021 by Lindsay W
The Mendenhall (and especially Dottie) greatly surpassed all expectations we had for our wedding reception! They were extremely communicative, flexible and accommodating throughout the entire process, which was definitely difficult during the C...
OVID-19 pandemic. We booked the Gold ballroom, because we loved the outside patio. They set up everything for us, oversaw all of the details and provided excellent food and service! We have had so many guests tell us how much they loved the venue, food and on site accommodations! We were able to utilize Alexander’s bar for an after party, which was also a big hit. They absolutely offer the full package that is well worth it!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2021
Hello Lindsay! Thank you so much for our kind words about your reception at the Mendnehall Inn! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything from the Reception to the after party! Wishing you and your husband a life full of love and happines...
s!
Reviewed On 9/22/2021 by Neena B
We spent just over a year planning our wedding with Gianna at the Mendenhall Inn. The staff, food, grand ballroom and Gianna herself (the most glorious ray of sunshine to ever plan a wedding with) were all beyond perfect from start to finish! W...
e had our wedding in the Grand Ballroom, a space that wedding dreams are made of. It is spacious, elegant and clean, with a large marble dance floor that was full all night long, and a grand staircase for an entrance that no one will ever forget - I definitely got my princess moment coming down those stairs! The ballroom comfortably fit all of our 140 guests, and everyone loved being able to move back and forth between the ballroom and the gorgeous atrium space during the reception. We could easily write for days about the food. The Mendenhall caters everything in house, and everything is delicious. Cocktail hour included over 20 hors d'oeuvres, each more delectable than the last; we got to enjoy our own private cocktail hour setup with our bridal party, which ensured we got to sample every one! Dinner was served swiftly and arrived hot, and every entree was delicious. The kitchen was even able to accommodate our vegetarian and vegan friends, as well as some severe allergies, with specialty dishes at no additional cost. Dessert was rich and plentiful; along with a cake you get to design, there was also a fruit bar and full coffee service. We would also be remiss if we didn't mention our favorite add-on station, the Irish coffee bar. They light. Your coffee. On fire. On FIRE!!! Need we say more? The convenience of having the entire wedding, after party and hotel all in one location simply can’t be beat; many of our guests were out-of-towners, and just about everyone made a full weekend out of it. The hotel itself is absolutely wonderful, with fantastic amenities. We all definitely appreciated the delicious complimentary breakfast the next morning. But it’s really the staff at the Mendenhall that makes the experience so special. Gianna was everything we could ask for and more. She is friendly, responsive, knowledgeable and an absolute professional in her field. It brightened our day whenever we got to sit down with her, and she reassured us that everything would be all right whenever we e-mailed or spoke on the phone. She took us through our wedding from beginning to end, ensuring we got exactly what we wanted and that we understood everything, from plate color to payment schedule, along the way. Roberto, our maître d', kept our rehearsal and day-of moving smoothly and efficiently. Having never been married before, we were a little lost when it came to running our own rehearsal. Roberto partnered with our officiant, and made sure everyone knew exactly where to be in minutes. He even moved some decorative trees for us, THREE MINUTES before our ceremony when we realized they were in the wrong spot! The bartenders were easily the favorites of many of our guests. They were friendly, fast, and most importantly knew how to mix a good drink (hint: ask for a vampire). You can choose a gorgeous space to be married in almost anywhere, but choosing the staff and venue that will stay with you beginning to end (and now after! We still speak with Gianna to this day!!!) is something that's hard to find. The Mendenhall Inn provides that attentive and supportive staff that will make sure your day is as perfect as ours was. We can’t recommend them highly enough!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2021
Hi Neena! It was such a pleasure working with you and Billy to make your Dream Wedding Day come to life! We are thrilled to hear how impressed you were with everything! Wishing you both nothing but the best <3
Reviewed On 8/24/2021 by Mary Jean S
We recently held our daughter's reception at the Gold Ballroom of the Mendenhall Inn. They exceeded our greatest expectations. Gianna was fabulous. She managed every detail of our event. The food was absolutely incredible. Our guests raved! The...
bartenders, the maitre d's, the wait staff were just incredible. Five stars just aren't enough!
Response from the Vendor on 11/13/2021
Hi Mary Jean Thank you so much for your kind words about your daughters reception here at the Mendnehall Inn! We are thrilled to hear both you and your guests were please with both the food and service you received! We wish your daughter and h...
er new parter nothing but the best
Reviewed On 7/01/2021 by Alyson K
Mendenhall Inn is an absolutely perfect wedding venue. We got married in the Grand Ballroom and everything was absolutely perfect! They were fantastic all through the pandemic and were happy to help with rescheduling and providing me with every...
thing I needed to make the transition easy. I am somewhat of a control freak and with the wedding being delayed due to COVID, it only got worse. Luckily, the staff there allowed me to set up the ballroom on my own early (which totally wasn't necessary, but eased my crazy mind). They catered to every strange request I had and truly made our day absolutely perfect.
Reviewed On 5/08/2021 by Kelley H
After looking at many local venues, we chose Mendenhall's Grand Ballroom for our wedding reception. It was perfect. Dottie was our coordinator, and she was always so much fun to work with and just be around as we planned the day. She really ...
worked hard to make sure that what we wanted was fully realized on the day of. The bartenders, servers, captain and Maitre D' were so attentive and pleasant, and the food was fantastic! The ballroom itself was decorated to perfection, and even though the restaurant bar was closed due to Covid, the staff made sure we had a space for some after-hours revelling. We couldn't have been happier with any other venue!
Reviewed On 3/16/2021 by Caitlyn L
I could never say enough about how amazing this place is! My wedding was more then I could have ever dreamed of! Gianna was the most wonderful person during this whole thing! Even with COVID she was alway on the ball with keeping us updated and...
helping along the way! She was so perfect and I could never thank her enough! We started planning our wedding in 2019 end it didn’t happen until 2021. I honestly don’t think it would have happen with our her! The staff was amazing everyone was so nice from the hotel staff to the bartenders to the servers! Mendenhall knows what they are doing and deserve to be known for how great they are! The food was on a whole new level! We had everyone coming up to us telling us how great the food was! Normally the bride and groom don’t get to eat! But let me tell you I made sure I ate all that food!! It was so good!! The food alone makes me want to go back to there restaurant just so we can do it all over again! The pricing of the mendenhall was not bad at all either! They had 3 packages and we picked the middle one! There was so much food and drinks included in it! It was well worth every penny!
Response from the Vendor on 03/16/2021
Hi Caitlyn! Thank you so much for your Kind words about your experience at the Mendenhall Inn! We are thrilled that you and Shane had the wedding of your dreams! We wish you both the best on your journey together as Husband and Wife!
Reviewed On 3/07/2020 by Lauren P
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Mendenhall gold ballroom on 2/15/2020 and I can't say enough good things about our experience. The halls are both beautiful, the grounds are beautiful, even the bathrooms were beautiful! We worked w...
ith Dottie from beginning to end and she is the sweetest, most knowledgeable person to work with and helped us every step of the way. She was always just an e-mail away and never seemed bothered by all the questions I had through all my months of planning. She and the staff are so prepared for anything that may happen that I never felt worried that something may not go as planned or that anything was an inconvenience. The way we were set up after the ceremony, there was a separate area in the back during cocktail hour for just the bride, groom, and bridal party to get food and drinks without fighting the crowd at the big cocktail hour which I thought was a great idea. Between snacking there and getting some more pictures I didn't get to see much of cocktail hour in the atrium, but from what I heard everything was amazing. There's so many menu options to choose from that are around the same price and we were so blown away by all the food at our tasting that it was hard to make a decision for our final menu! The only negative feedback I got from some of my guests that chose filet was that they were all cooked to the same temperature and not everyone was happy with how it was cooked. Mine was very good but everyone has their own preference. I didn't even peek at the dessert table because they dropped cake off for us at our sweetheart table but the cake from Master's Baker came out beautifully. Any decor you have Mendenhall staff sets up and then takes down and organizes for you to pick up the morning after the wedding, and the hotel is flexible with a late check out for the bride and groom so we never felt rushed to get our stuff out the next morning. The only thing that we weren't fully happy about wasn't with the wedding but the after party. We ordered food through Alexander's the week before to have set up at the bar which stays open until 12:30, all the pizzas we ordered were burnt and we ordered what said "chicken cheese steak station, with meat and 4 inch rolls" thinking it would be like a make your own cheesesteak station set up but it was all pre-made and cut up so for the price, we thought that it would be more nicely presented than that. Drunk people don't care and eat whatever, but us knowing what we paid made it disappointing. The bar stayed open until 1 for the group of us that went and the bartenders were great.
Reviewed On 1/19/2020 by Lindsey B
When my husband and I decided we wanted to have a NYE wedding we knew it had to be in a big ballroom and the Mendenhall Grand Ballroom was the perfect location. Everything about the Mendenhall from start to finish was perfect. Our wedding coord...
inator, Dottie, was an absolute pleasure to work with. Dottie was so experienced and went above and beyond to make sure every tiny detail of our wedding was perfect, from coordinating to vendors, to checking on me before I walked down the aisle. Her attention to detail and calming affect on brides is unmatched! We also received endless compliments on the assortment of food at cocktail hour and were told by guest it was some of the best wedding food they’d ever had. 34 years after my parents got married at the Mendenhall their service and facilities are still awesome… 11/10 stars from us
Reviewed On 1/07/2020 by Lauren L
When people ask how was our wedding, the only word to describe it is PERFECT! Everything with Mendenhall was absolutely perfect. We booked the grand ballroom close to a year and a half out from our date with Becky, and she was fantastic. Bec...
ky ended up leaving before our wedding, so we got transferred to Dottie, who was also fantastic. From the beginning, the planners at Mendenhall answered every question, call, and email promptly. They are professional planners and know exactly how to throw a perfect wedding. We were told by several guests that this was the best cocktail hour they had ever seen! The spacing of the stations and seafood bar was perfect, and the 3 bars made it so no one ever had to wait in line for a drink! We met twice to go over every detail in person, which I appreciated. They also contracted with the ice sculptor and the bakery. Our ice sculpture and cake were definitely highlights of the night! Both turned out amazingly! The cake comes from Master's Baker, which was cool because we got to go there, do a tasting and design the cake with them, and then Mendenhall took care of the rest! Also, the food was INCREDIBLE! We already knew it would be, but all of our guests were so impressed, especially by the cocktail hour. We had a local mushroom, crab cake, and seafood station plus all the buttered and buffet appetizers. The dessert and coffee stations were all amazing as well! Literally, nothing went wrong at our reception, and everything was only better than we had even imagined! Also, we highly recommend going with the vendors that Mendenhall recommends, as we used several of them (dj, florist, photo booth), and they were all amazing!! People danced ALL night long, and we had even extended our reception! We love the food at Mendenhall so much that we even had our rehearsal there the night before, which was the best decision! It was so convenient since we had so many guests staying in the hotel. This was by far the best rehearsal I have ever seen, as we had a little over an hour of a social hour with open bar and appetizers before the dinner began. Also, all of the entrees in the package are the same cost, so we were able to do really impressive sounding entrees for the rehearsal! The space was also amazing, as we used the library rooms which looked amazing with the fireplace and decorations for winter. I can also say here that Mendenhall is SO accommodating and knows how to deal with anything! We had our ceremony in a church and were told to allow 1.5 hours for the rehearsal. We got done in a little less than an hour, so everyone arrived 45 minutes early. Mendenhall easily adapted and got the bar and appetizers going right away and even extended the social hour a bit so the guests that were not at the rehearsal could still enjoy. Very professional! We also planned to have an afterparty and ordered late night food, which our guests thought was just the nicest touch! Mendenhall has a shuttle that transported guests right from the Grand Ballroom to the restaurant so guests didn't have to walk to the bar! We were greeted by the 2 bartenders as soon as we arrived and the food was promptly put out. I appreciated that they accommodated our later ending reception, since the kitchen typically closes earlier that we had our food being served.
Reviewed On 11/07/2019 by Brie B
Our experience with Mendenhall Inn was absolutely incredible. From the venue itself, the location, the amenities, the inclusions. down to the staff we worked with- it was all wonderful! We live in Oregon, from PA originally so we had the weddin...
g there for friends and family to easily attend, but planning a wedding from 3,000 miles away poses many struggles. Dottie was our day-of coordinator, but she certainly helped me way more than just the day of. She was always easily reachable and quick to respond, and her responses were always helpful and informative. Planning a wedding is difficult- often when you get married you have no idea how to plan a wedding- having someone who has professional insight was invaluable. The staff set all of our decor up exactly as we hoped, the place looked great. A special shout out to Mario, the maitre d, who was so amazing the day of! He helped us rehearse, coordinated the wedding that day, AND somehow made sure our entire wedding party never went without a drink in our hand if we wanted it! I highly recommend Mendenhall Inn, as this review highlights, it was everything we hoped for in a venue and more!
Reviewed On 11/03/2019 by Emily M
We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding reception at Mendenhall Inn! It was so nice to have everything taken care of under one roof- the food, tables, chairs, linens, and centerpieces were all included, which made the planning process...
much less stressful. Gianna was our wedding coordinator, and she went above and beyond to make sure every last detail was perfect. The food was exceptional, and our guests especially raved about the hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour. We had our reception in the Grand Ballroom, and it was such a beautiful and elegant place to celebrate with our family and friends. Mendenhall Inn truly made our wedding day special!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2019
Thank you so Much Emily! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your Wedding Reception at The Mendenhall Inn! Your Holiday Pumpkins were the talk of the night! Wishing you and Andrew A life full of love and Happiness :)
Reviewed On 9/16/2019 by Lorela S
I got married on August 31st at the beautiful grand ballroom. Both Ceremony & reception at the same venue with 210 guests. It was indeed the wedding of my dreams. The spectacular staircase was a perfect entrance for my wedding entourage, the pr...
ofessional staff & scrumptious food for all & more. I want to thank Ghianna Vittaliano (sales) for organizing the perfect wedding & reception for us. I am highly pleased with her professional manner, her attentiveness shows her dedication & service for her clients. I also want to compliment Mario (Maitre D) for his excellent service. His ability to multi task, welcomed guests, supervised the staff from start to finish made our event a successful one. Overall, I highly recommend Mendenhall Inn, a great place to have & will surely make your event a successful one.
Reviewed On 7/18/2019 by Corina C
I cannot say enough nice things about Mendenhall! They decorated, took care of all my things, and created the perfect wedding for me and my husband! The packages they have are amazing, we went with the Silver Package and got everything we neede...
d and more! From the centerpieces, dinner choices, cake, and beautiful ballroom, it was ALL great! We worked with Gianna and she is the sweetest person ever! She made sure all my ideas happened and that my wedding day was perfect. Our guests mentioned multiple times that our food was the best wedding food that they have ever had. The food and service were top notch!! I HIGHLY recommend Mendenhall!
Reviewed On 7/15/2019 by Kyle P
From the minute we went on property for our tour, my husband and I knew we wanted our venue to be at mendenhall inn. Dottie and Gianna just made our wedding reception everything we wanted it to be. The food was amazing, our guests said our sign...
ature drink was delicious, and the decor was just perfect. I can’t recommend this place enough! They are organized, and make sure every detail is just right! Thank you mendenhall for everything you did for our wedding
Reviewed On 6/28/2019 by Christina M
The Mendenhall Inn is a gorgeous wedding reception venue with delicious food and an amazing staff!! My husband & I had our reception in the Grand Ballroom on May 25, 2019. Dottie, the wedding director, went above and beyond to make our weddin...
g spectacular. From the moment I met her, I felt an instant connection. She was SO sweet, organized, and enthusiastic!!! Throughout the entire wedding planning process, she was responsive to all my questions via email, phone, and in person. She always had helpful suggestions, and she took time to make sure our wedding was everything we dreamed it would be & more!! All of our guests had a blast. Our guests told us that the food at our wedding was the best (the seafood bar was definitely a guest favorite). The Platinum Package truly lives up to its name...from the cocktail hour to the entree options to the amazing desserts. I highly recommend the Mendenhall to anyone who is getting married. Every member of the staff was professional and made sure that my guests & I felt special at the wedding. My parents, my husband, & I cannot stop raving about Dottie and Mario (who was also amazing & treated us like royalty).
Reviewed On 6/14/2019 by Dina S
Dottie and her entire staff were outstanding. From the very first time we met to the final days and to the most beautiful wedding reception, Dottie provided us top notch service. Always courteous, helpful, reassuring, and professional. The Men...
denhall Grand Ballroom was the absolute perfect venue for my daughter’s wedding. Capturing her dream of luxury with a sense of warmth, the Grand Ballroom at Mendenhall and its incredible staff delivered beyond our expectations. The abundance of delicious food and the white glove service was so very impressive. If we need to host another beautiful event, we most certainly will return.
Reviewed On 4/23/2019 by Holly P
I live out of state, and Dottie and the rest of the team and Mendenhall made planning my wedding so easy. I loved that Mendenhall was a one-stop shop and had the hotel onsite for our many out of town guests. The space was amazing, as was the fo...
od! The whole evening went off without an issue and I couldn't be more pleased.
Reviewed On 4/11/2019 by Sarah D
The Mendenhall is a stellar venue. The staff made sure everything went off without a hitch, the food was superb, and the ballrooms themselves are beautiful. The one complaint I got from guests, though, is that the bar was too slow, understaffed...
at times, and that one of the two bartenders poured very weak drinks. I didn't notice that, though. For the price, I would definitely recommend the Mendenhall!
Reviewed On 3/04/2019 by Kacie M
My husband and I got married on March 2 in the Grand Ballroom at Mendenhall. I loved that the complex has everything you need. With our ceremony we got a hotel room, flowers, cake, and all the table linens and catering under one roof. The prici...
ng is very transparent and reasonable. I loved the grand ballroom with the staircase and the atrium, it really made for a great evening. We had about 150 guests and there was definitely room for more. We got prime rib and chicken Marsala for our meals. The vegetarian option was a vegetable wellington which made it accommodating for vegan guests. The prime rib is enormous and all of the food is delicious, we got many compliments. The weekend of our wedding there was a bus tour which used many of the rooms and the Mendenhall coordinated with Concordville Best Western Plus to provide rooms with a free shuttle for overflow guests. I have nothing but great things to say about the Mendenhall, it made planning easier for me and made for a great day for my husband and I.
Reviewed On 2/12/2019 by Anne E
The Mendenhall was a fantastic venue! We worked with Becky and she was great! I emailed her so many times and she was always so prompt in answering my questions and she is so nice to work with. Choosing the Mendenhall made wedding planning so m...
uch easier. Becky and her team took care of so many things! You really get so much for your money at this venue, on the day of the wedding we were able to just have fun and not worry about coordinating anything. We also had many out of town guests at our wedding and it was great to have a hotel venue where all the guests could stay. My husband and I are so happy with how our wedding turned out and that we chose Mendenhall Inn!
Reviewed On 1/21/2019 by Kelsey H
Mendenhall was the perfect reception venue for our wedding!! Becky was responsive to all our emails and attentive to every detail throughout the planning process. The food was fantastic and the staff was wonderful on the day of the event, we di...
dn't have to worry about a thing! We would highly recommend this venue to anyone! :)
Reviewed On 1/05/2019 by Mairead B
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Mendenhall - we really cannot say enough positive things about how kind, friendly, and helpful the staff was during the entire process. Dottie was our contact person throughout the planning and ...
she was always incredibly friendly, helpful, and responsive to questions. They did a beautiful job setting up the space. The food was delicious, the hotel was accommodating, and we were confident that everything would be handled perfectly. Many guests stayed at the hotel and we used the bar for an afterparty, which was a fun option to have. It ended up raining all day, and the shuttle at the hotel ended up driving the wedding party around so that we wouldn't get wet, which was so thoughtful. We cannot thank Dottie and the Mendenhall enough for all of the hard work they put into our wedding. Without a doubt they exceeded every expectation we had - it was the best decision we made to have our wedding at the Mendenhall!
Reviewed On 12/08/2018 by Laura V
The entire experience of our recent (May 2018) wedding in the Grand Ballroom at Mendenhall Inn was smooth and virtually flawless. Working with coordinator Becky was always easy: she communicated readily and in a timely manner and dealt well wit...
h our separate wedding planner. The day-of staff were also exceptional, making it so that we as the couple and our families felt like we had absolutely nothing to worry about except relaxing and enjoying ourselves - which we certainly did! The food was beyond delicious, and the service was catered to keeping the bride and groom happy, with personalized touches like allowing us to order different upgraded entrees if we wanted to and checking in with us repeatedly throughout the night to ensure we always had food, drink, and anything else we might require. We highly recommend Mendenhall for a lovely wedding experience, as the accommodations for your guests are also stellar now that they have recently remodeled!
Reviewed On 12/07/2018 by LINDA M
Mendenhall Inn was absolutely amazing. Dottie Sansala is so wonderful. Every small detail was handled beautifully. Start to finish- no stress. I highly recommend this venue . If you want a wonderful wedding- book the Mendenhall!
Reviewed On 12/07/2018 by Lauren W
Mendenhall was the most perfect venue. The grand ballroom is absolutely beautiful and Becky made the whole wedding planning process there a breeze. Food was excellent!
Reviewed On 12/02/2018 by Heather J
We worked with Dottie and her team and they exceeded all our expectations. She was there throughout the entire planning process, and answered a million questions for me. She listened to all my ideas and help me make them all happen! The day of...
, the staff made sure that everything was set up and running perfectly. I had no idea our backdrop had broke. Her team worked quickly to fix it and make sure it looked amazing. I could not recommend them more!
Reviewed On 11/04/2018 by Julia P
We could not have been more impressed with how everything went for us on our wedding day at the Mendenhall. Becky and Dottie did great at answering all of our questions, being there when we needed them and accommodating to the crazy ideas we ha...
d in our minds. Everything was perfect. The food was delicious and nothing went wrong. ONE complaint we did have was that after our reception, we invited our guests to the main bar “Alexander’s” for an after party, we put a lot of money into having food provided and everything but the staff in the bar were rude from the minute we walked in to the minute they were screaming sassy remarks to get us to leave the bar. My father, the father of the bride and me, the bride did voice our thoughts to the bartenders and they were still just as rude. Very unprofessional and disheartening. I will be voicing this to the sales and management.
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Angela B
Mendenhall Inn was our glass slipper. A one-stop-shop that takes care of so much that you start to feel like you’re leaving something out! The per-person price they give you is the price you pay. No surprise fees or gratuity. You only pay for e...
xtras you add. Even the cake vendor they use was great. Becky was the main coordinator that assisted us and she answered every question we had, leaving no stone unturned. Leading up to the day, they are very thorough, making sure they are covering all your bases. Becky and Dottie both went above and beyond to help us prepare and make sure every detail for our wedding was in place. They are super flexible and do everything they can to accommodate all your needs. Having the lounge there for our guests made for a great after-party and the hotel was so nice. Many of our guests came to us in the weeks after our wedding to tell us it was one of the best wedding receptions they had ever been to. We received many compliments on the food, environment and service. They really made our day so seamless and easy. Can’t say enough good things.
Reviewed On 10/14/2018 by Caitlin S
My husband and I had our ceremony on the patio outside, our cocktail hour in the Atrium, and our reception in the Gold Ballroom at the Mendenhall Inn. We cannot rave enough about how wonderful this venue is! Many of our guests commented on how ...
the food was delicious. We worked with Becky throughout our wedding planning process and she was amazing! She was quick to answer any questions or requests we had, no matter how big or small. We would definitely recommend the Mendenhall to anyone who is thinking about using it as their venue!
Reviewed On 10/11/2018 by Ashley D
this is our top choice for many reasons but specifically I was having a hard time figuring out a schedule that worked for my dad and fiance to see the venue , i made multiple calls to the Mendenhall and they were so understanding and incredibl...
y sweet. which just makes us want to have our special their even more . they try to make this process as least stressful as possible and I greatly appreciate that. I can not wait to work with the staff on our wonderful day .
Reviewed On 10/01/2018 by Heather H
Dottie was wonderful to work with! The food was amazing and the venue is beautiful.
Reviewed On 9/08/2018 by Kelly N
The food was awesome! Dottie was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process!
Reviewed On 7/20/2018 by Shelby S
My husband and I can literally not say enough good things about Mendenhall, and about Dottie in particular! Her organization and attention to detail helped make the planning process so smooth, easy, and even fun – she was truly a delight to wor...
k with. She was always responsive to our questions and communicated with us frequently to keep us on track with planning the reception. She also gave great insight into how to handle various details for the big day, not just for the reception but for the ceremony and our photos too! The entire staff at Mendenhall was incredibly friendly and accommodating as well. In addition, the food for the cocktails and the dinner was one of the highlights for us and for many of our guests. Overall, we would highly recommend Mendenhall for any major event!
Reviewed On 7/07/2018 by Alex R
What an amazing experience! My wife and I worked with Dottie and had our reception in the Gold Ballroom. Dottie was so personable, friendly and on point that she made all of the craziness of our planning a breeze. She worked with us to make sur...
e our biggest needs were met, and helped us handle every last minute snafu quickly and discreetly. She has everything together so that we knew when we owed what information, and our guests loved the reception! The food was fantastic (we went with the Filet Mignon and North Atlantic Salmon) and we're still hearing about it 3 weeks later! You will not regret celebrating any part of your day at the Mendenhall!
Reviewed On 7/06/2018 by Kelly N
We got married on June 30th. From the moment we arrived to check out the next day, the staff at the mendenhall was amazing!! Dottie was a huge help in planning our reception and made my dream come to life. People are still calling me to tell me...
that the food they had was the best at any wedding they had ever been to. You won’t be disappointed!
Reviewed On 6/18/2018 by Nicole D
We got married in the Gold Ballroom at the Mendenhall!! Everything was wonderful, especially the wedding coordinator, Dottie! She is so welcoming and makes sure that ever last detail is planned and that the couple can be worry free the day of t...
he wedding! She was even there to help out the day of the wedding!! We had a lot of guests complement us on how elegant and beautiful the whole experience was! Dottie is very approachable and was more than happy to answer my many emails and questions!! I highly recommend the Mendenhall!
Reviewed On 6/17/2018 by Antonella F
We were absolutely BLOWN away with how wonderful this venue was. We had 250 guests in the grand ballroom, with enough space for all. Becky was so fantastic helping us get ready for the day. We really also received a great deal with TONS of food...
(which we keep hearing about to this day!) that was so delicious. Beautiful place.
Reviewed On 6/13/2018 by Kaitlin S
We are so happy we picked the Mendenhall for our wedding reception! The venue was beautiful, the food was excellent, and the fact that there are rooms on site was a big plus. Dottie was the absolute best to work with - so helpful, porfessional,...
and quick to respond to any question or handle any last minute detail. Mendenhall took care of everything, from the cake to setting up decorations where and how we wanted them, so there was little we needed to worry about when it came to the reception. We felt the price was also quite reasonable for everything included in each package as compared to other venues. I would recommend Mendenhall to anyone!
Reviewed On 1/02/2018 by Amy L
My husband and I can’t even begin to describe how amazing it was to have our wedding at the Mendenhall Inn! The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the food was beyond delicious, and it is a one-stop shop for people who don't want to travel much dur...
ing their wedding day. We had our ceremony and reception in the Grand Ballroom, had an afterparty right at the hotel bar, and we had many guests stay at the hotel to end the night. Having everything happen on the Mendenhall property was fantastic and the guests appreciated the ability to party all night without the worry and hassle of moving locations. We worked with Dottie, and I am not joking when I say she was like our fairy godmother in planning our wedding. My husband and I had no idea what we wanted for our wedding when we started the process, and Dottie walked us through everything and made us feel confident in all of our decisions. When my husband and I ran into a problem, Dottie was there with a response and a solution almost immediately. We can’t thank Dottie and the Mendenhall team enough for making our wedding day perfect!
Reviewed On 11/25/2017 by Theresa D
Mendenhall had it all - amazing food, beautiful ballroom, lovely outside area for photos, and a hotel right on site. We truly could not have asked for more from this venue. Becky was so responsive to every email and extremely helpful during the...
planning process. She truly invests herself in every couple planning a wedding at Mendenhall. Our night was absolutely beautiful from start to finish and we could not ask for anything more!
Reviewed On 9/19/2017 by Krysten T
I worked with Becky S. during our entire wedding planning process and I could not have been more happy with her! Mendenhall Inn offers so much for the price (centerpieces, gratuity, cake, etc) that it beat almost all other places that we looked...
that could hold our guest count (180). The attendants during our ceremony were great, they were very professional and took care of anything we needed, including tissues during my Matron of Honor's speech! Becky answered every single one of my emails with helpful information and was willing to work with us to meet her throughout the week when we needed. I am so grateful to her for all of her support during the planning process; she offered helpful suggestions to make our reception memorable. Choose Mendenhall for your ceremony and reception and ask for Becky and you will not be disappointed! Thank you Becky!
Reviewed On 7/20/2017 by Jackie C
We had attended a few weddings at Mendenhall and while we enjoyed them, we assumed Mendenhall was out of our price range. After looking at a few other venues, we finally looked at Mendenhall and we were so happy to find out it was more affordab...
le than we thought. Mendenhall includes SO much in your package that many other venues do not (tax, gratuity, centerpieces, cake...just to name a few). We decided on the grand ballroom and it was absolutely perfect. Mendenhall was so easy to work with and very accommodating. Dottie was our wedding planner and was amazing to deal with throughout the entire planning process. All of our guests commented on the food, drinks, and venue itself. The room looked gorgeous and all the wait staff was excellent. Mendenhall is the perfect place for a great wedding!
Reviewed On 1/04/2017 by Patty G
Recently had my wedding reception at the Mendenhall and everything was absolutely amazing. Dottie was a pleasure to work with and made the planning process easy. The food was amazing and we have gotten many comments from guests on how much they...
loved the mashed potatoe bar during cocktail hour. While my wedding was a week before Christmas my husband and I did not want a Christmas themed wedding. The Mendenhall was very accommodating and allowed us to remove their large Christmas tree from the ball room for the reception.
Reviewed On 11/22/2016 by courtney m
We had our ceremony and reception at the Mendenhall Inn and it was amazing! We worked with Dottie who made wedding planning so easy. She has thought of everything and is so easy to work with. She is very quick to respond and very accommodating....
There was not a single issue with anything for the wedding. We also used the ballroom and a private room in the restaurant for our rehearsal and dinner which were also fantastic. Guests stayed overnight at the hotel, as well as us, and the rooms were gorgeous and even offered a full breakfast the next morning. I seriously do not have a single complaint about the Mendenhall Inn and would recommend to anyone to check out this beautiful and affordable space!
Reviewed On 10/10/2016 by Monica A
It's been almost two months since our wonderful day at the Mendenhall and our guests are STILL telling us what a wonderful time they had. From the intial visit, we knew we wanted our reception in the Grand Ballroom. The spacious ballroom with...
eye-catching chandelier, and the long winding staircase, and high ceilings, it was THE perfect room for the type of reception we wanted. Dottie Sonsalla worked with us every step of the way helping us to create the day we wanted. So helpful, answered every e-mail, extremely thorough, and not to mention, one of the nicest, most pleasant people I have ever met. We brought our parents to the tasting in April and everyone was over the moon about the grand ballroom and that was before we even had the food! Everything was delicious! From the crabcakes to the scallops and shrip appetizers, the filet and the banana's foster (the manager came out and made it tableside) ! Fast foward to the big day, Mario was our maitre d and he was nothing short of fantastic. He was ready to greet us the second we stepped out of the limo, and was by our side until our very last moments in the building. Our guests are still raving about the crab cake and lamb chop appetizers! No complaints about bar service or staff walking around with butlered food. The food, service, and atmosphere was everything we wanted and more. Thank you just does not seem like enough for the staff at this venue. They worked hard and provided us AND our guests with amazing service. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for an amazing and unforgettable wedding reception.
Reviewed On 7/29/2016 by Sarah C
Mendenhall was the perfect venue for our July 2016 wedding. We had the pleasure of working with Dottie, who helped make the process so smooth and enjoyable. Mendenhall had so many options to help us customize our wedding, but also made things...
so easy. Our big day ran smoothly thanks to Dottie's hard work, our wonderful maitre d' Roberto, and all of the wonderful staff at Mendenhall. The venue was beautiful, the food amazing, and the day unforgettable. Thank you for the memories!
Reviewed On 7/18/2016 by Rosie K
I wish that I could give this place more than five stars! My husband and I recently had our wedding reception in the Grand Ballroom on July 1st, and can't stop talking about how amazing the experience was. We had booked the space nearly two yea...
rs ago with Ashley who was super helpful and responsive, and had most recently been working with Dottie who is PHENOMENAL! The wait staff at Mendenhall is exceptionally professional, and the reception ran so smoothly under the guidance of Mario. I really felt taken care of, from the time I had initially contacted Mendenhall for the first site visit, to the time I checked out of the hotel the morning after the wedding. Dottie even stopped by to say hello before the reception! We (bridal party) arrived to the ballroom a bit early for pictures after the ceremony while the staff was still setting up, and they were gracious enough to ask us if the could get us drinks. I have heard from so many of the wedding guests that the food at this wedding was the best they've had. Although they say that the bride and groom never get to eat on their wedding day, I can say that I was able to sneak a few bites and can agree that the food was out of this world. The after party at Alexander's was a big hit with my guests as well- cheers to Dottie for suggesting that we order pizza from Station 52 next door! I can't say enough good things about the Mendenhall Inn- from the attention to detail, beautiful venue, amazing food, and courteous staff, this is THE place! Also, it's a great value- I'm still in shock at everything that was included with the price. Planning my wedding was a breeze because of them :)
Reviewed On 6/06/2015 by Heather R
Dottie was an amazing wedding coordinator. We couldn't have been blessed with anyone better. She responded to our needs, wants, questions, etc. Everything was beautiful. We recommend the Grand Ballroom at the Mendenhall Inn for a wedding.
Reviewed On 11/25/2014 by Anne B
My husband and I just got married in the Gold (smaller) ballroom this November (2014) and it was incredible. We worked with Ashley during our planning process and she was amazing. She responded to emails and phone calls quickly and they so ac...
commodating to ideas and details we wanted. When we met with Ashley she took notes on everything we said. The food was so good and the portions were generous. This venue is absolutely beautiful and their package includes so much. We have received so many compliments from both guests and vendors about the Mendenhall. I would recommend this venue for any event.
Reviewed On 10/13/2014 by Karen D
My sister had her wedding her about 7 years prior. I had always loved the venue. I had my wedding reception in the smaller ballroom. The Mendenhall was the most affordable by a lot in comparison to similar venues in the area. All of the staff w...
as amazing and on top of everything going on for the wedding. Would definitely recommend!
Reviewed On 7/27/2014 by Kelsea F
Dottie was helpful in the planning process. She covered all of the details. The great thing about the Mendenhall is how much is included in their packages. You know exactly what you are paying for when you sign your contract. They take care ...
of so much that in involved, which just leaves you with the details that are important to you to focus on. The service the night of was remarkable. Colleen was a great server and Jamie was our maitre'd. He worked well with the band to have everything flow seamlessly. They boxed up our meal and cake that we did not finish in case we wanted it for later. Everyone commented on how wonderful the food was. The portions were huge, especially for the stuffed flounder! We would recommend anyone to have their wedding there. Ours was perfect! Thank you Dottie!
Reviewed On 6/19/2014 by Heather J
This place made our lives so much easier. Your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, flowers, cake, and hotel rooms are all in one place. Most wedding food is just "okay", this place serves great meals. The wedding coordinators are so helpful ...
and accommodating. The staff were friendly and responsive. Everything went smoothly and everyone had a great time.
Reviewed On 5/13/2014 by Beth B
The Mendenhall Inn was the perfect wedding venue. Dottie and Ashley were amazing to work with leading up to the wedding and so was Fidel, our maitre de for the evening. The food was delicious and there was so much of it. The venue looked beauti...
ful and every detail was noted and addressed by Dottie in advance. I would not hesitate to hold another event and the Mendenhall and I cannot wait to go back for a friend's wedding this October.
Reviewed On 11/19/2013 by Lizzy R
We had the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in the Grand Ballroom at Mendenhall Inn. It was beautiful, the food was fabulous and the staff was top-notch! We had so many compliments about the venue, food and service. If I had to do it al...
l over again, I wouldn't change a thing!
Reviewed On 11/01/2013 by Eva K
Couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! Dottie and the whole staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was to my liking!
Reviewed On 10/02/2013 by Phil D
I can't say enough nice things about the folks and the Mendenhall Inn. They made everything so easy and were wonderful to work with. Cake and flower center pieces were included in the wedding package which made things much less stressful. I...
only had to worry about flowers for the bridal party and the ceremony. Not having to search for a baker made live easier too and the baker they use is wonderful! The service the day of the wedding couldn't be matched. They went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I had everything we needed (including ensuring we got dinner at cake at the end of the night). Dottie was a delight to work with. All I had to do was drop off the odds and ends (guest book, place cards etc) for the reception and they took care of setting everything up. I took a peak in the room early in the day and everything was perfect!
Reviewed On 9/30/2013 by Darian M
We loved Mendenhall when we were looking for venues and every step of the way affirmed our decision to have our wedding there. It's honestly a steal - great price, wonderful and attentive staff, delicious food, great atmosphere. We worked mostl...
y with Ashley, but Dottie was just as helpful and accommodating. They were both incredibly patient and tuned in to every detail. Rigo and the staff in the ballroom have it down to a science. They oversee EVERY detail so you can have the greatest night of your life! We had our reception in the Grand Ballroom and our ceremony in the atrium...it was beautiful. Felt and looked outdoorsy without the stress of having an outdoor ceremony.
Reviewed On 9/27/2013 by Sara S
My husband and I cannot say enough about how pleased we were with our wedding ceremony and reception at the Mendenhall Inn! It was such a perfect and spectacular wedding and the food was incredible. We got married in the Gold Ballroom outside o...
n the patio paver and our reception was in the ballroom. We worked with Dottie at the Mendenhall Inn from the very beginning. She was so helpful with every step along the way and I can't imagine working with anyone else. I really enjoyed the fact that the Gold package at the Mendenhall included so many things that it made wedding planning easier than I expected! On top of that, I found that the value for what you got was amazing. I've been to many other weddings that were 50% more expensive per plate and I thought mine was just as nice, if not better. The amount of food you got in the Gold package was ridiculous! There were so many appetizers during cocktail hour and the portions during the dinner were huge. The prime rib (highly recommend) was literally the size of an entire plate. I received so many positive comments from my friends and family about the food and it definitely surpassed our expectations. I wish I could have boxed up my food to go so I could enjoy it more the next day! The maitre'd Mario was also very helpful during the day to help keep things organized. Lastly, the bride and groom suite in the hotel is nice as well. Overall, I give it an A+! I wish I could do it all over again. Thanks Dottie and the Mendenhall Inn!
Reviewed On 7/22/2013 by Joan H
Dottie at the Mendenhall Inn is simply the most happy and hard-working person I know. She made my day spectacular from start to finish. I never felt like just another bride there. She remembered everything I wanted and even knew how to take the...
vision in my head and turn it into a reality. The staff was incredible to say the least. We were in the gold ballroom and I could not have picked a more perfect place to have my reception. My husband and I were so caught up walking around and saying hello to eveyone we thought for sure that we would not be able to even touch our dinner. However, the staff kept our plates warm in the back and as soon as we could get away from our guests and back to the head table they brought them out for us. Also, from all the dancing the bridesmaids and I were all getting a bit warm and the staff quickly found a standing fan and pointed it towards us to cool us off. I cannot say enough good things about the venue and the people especially Dottie!
Reviewed On 4/18/2013 by Maureen F
Every detail was perfect at Mendenhall. We worked with Dottie and I could not have asked for more attention. She did a great job of guiding us as we made plans and making sure everything was exactly as I had imagined. The staff at the reception...
were also fabulous! Everything ran so smoothly and we have gotten more compliments than I could have imagined!
Reviewed On 3/30/2013 by Brittnee B
Overall, if you're not looking to plan every detail of your wedding, this is the place to be. It's a "one-stop-shop" that provides a quility experience. I was extra happy with everyone on staff from beginning to end. The sales department to the...
concierge were tremendeously helpful, super accomodating, and made you feel like you were their top priority every second. The food was great, meat and potatoes kind of place, but that's what we were looking for. My only complaint about dinner service would be how loud it is. They bring these carts out to the dining room to do the service, and the whole time during the speeches I could hear the metal lids being lifted and stacked. Cocktail hour was awesome, really felt catered to in our private area in the Grand Ballroom. The staff was excellent and always made sure my hub and I had exaclty what we needed. They even found my MIA veil, and a bridesmaid's MIA shoe 2 weeks later. Area is very clean, and really speaks for itself, not needed much decor if you don't have the interest/time. After much researching and seeing several spaces, we felt our money went the furthest with the Mendenhall (esp. during the off-peak months). Made for a beautiful night that we didn't have to break the bank for. Oh, and the conveinience of the hotel you cannot beat. Bridal suite was clean and huge, breakfast was mediocre, but if you have as much fun as we did, coffee is enough!
Reviewed On 11/08/2012 by Kayla M
I had my wedding at the Mendenhall Inn. I couldn't have asked for a better place. Dottie was awesome and she was always there to help. Everything went perfect. I would highly highly reccomend everything!! Nothing went wrong, nothing bad happene...
d, the food was amazing!! Best night ever!
Reviewed On 10/03/2012 by Emily I
I have been in love with the Mendenhall since I was in a wedding there a couple years ago. Naturally, I booked the Grand Ballroom for my own wedding on 9/8/12. Itwasmnothing short of perfection. Obviously,mthe place is drop dead gorgeous. The p...
ackages are reasonable & easy! So much is included. Also convenient, everything you need is there. Everyone I worked with was kind and professional and helpful. I have to mention Dottie though, she was the planner and did everything for me. No detail was missed (believe me, I had a lot of stuff to deal with). She was always nice and took all my stress away. Highly recommend. I am dying for someone else to invite me to a wedding at the Mendenhall!!
Reviewed On 9/03/2012 by Lauren E
Planning the event was so easy with Mendenhall. Dottie was very responsive to my multiple phone calls & e-mails. They did everything to make sure that our day went smoothly. Everything turned out great. They took care of so much, so I didn't ha...
ve to stress. Loved that part. :) Only issue we had was that our "doggy bag" of leftovers was not put in the fridge by the staff. They left it on a table in the room and by morning, it had gone bad. P.s.- The food was delicious!
Reviewed On 8/12/2012 by Danielle D
My husband and I picked Mendenhall Inn because we wanted a venue that offered an outdoor venue with a good indoor plan if mother nature didn't cooperate with us. Plus, we wanted a venue that had a hotel on site so our guest didn't have to trav...
el. We worked with Ashley, but Dottie would step in and help if Ashley was not available. We looked all around the area, but nothing compared to their prices and venue. The day of our wedding we had a matre'd named Mario who took excellent care of us from beginning to end. Like most newly weds, we did not know what to do when, but Mario just eased us from one step to the next. All of our guests loved the food, venue, and hotel rooms. Plus, there was a really nice breakfast offered the next morning to all of our guests! My only complaint was my mom was put in a different building than me which did not make sense. I personally wanted my mom near for so many reasons, but the hotel did everything they could and had a room for her one floor below me. Be aware there are only 4 suites in the whole hotel. Usually there will be two weddings going on at once, but we never saw anyone from the other wedding. Each set of bride and groom get a suite which only leaves two more suites. If your parents would like a suite make sure they book it when you book the venue. My mom tried and was not able to be in a suite so she ended up in a regular king room, which was totally find in the end but some people prefer a suite. All in all, we had an amazing day and wish we could do it again and again!
Reviewed On 8/08/2012 by heather d
Dottie did amazing!! She did beyond! it was unbelievable.
Reviewed On 8/04/2012 by j d
Best wedding ever. Staff is fantastic, food was over the top, there was no shortage of appetizers, food just kept coming out to the guests. Very unique setting, elegant and personal.
Reviewed On 7/03/2012 by amanda b
Our ceremony was held in the atrium of the Grand Ballroom, and our reception was in the ballroom itself. We have only the HIGHEST praise for everyone at the Mendenhall who made our day such a success. Ashley and Dottie both worked with us, kept...
in contact through the whole planning process and our maitre'd Mario made sure EVERYTHING went off without a hitch. My groom, my mother and I were all treated like royalty all night. The best thing about Mendenhall was they took care of EVERYTHING. The linens, food, rehearsal, cake, ceremony, and all with professionalism and excitement. They truly make you feel like yours is the only wedding they're planning, and go out of their way to make your event EXACTLY as you want. I had a special request with chair decorations, and they let us come early in the morning, and the staff even abandoned what they were working on to help out! Everyone was so friendly, and we've received countless compliments on the food. It really is fantastic. A few brides have complained the ballroom was too hot at the end of the night... it was warm for us, too, but that's only beacuse there were so many people still DANCING THEIR BUTTS OFF! The a/c vents were blowing truly Arctic air, but when that many people are in one room (we had about 170) it's bound to be warm. We asked ahead of time for the thermostat to be lowered, and the Mendenhall happily acommodated, but consider it a compliment to your event that everyone is excited and moving and generating all that heat. If everyone left early, you'd have no problem ;) At the end of the night, the staff cleans EVERYTHING up. They box up anything that does not belong to the Mendenhall and will put it in the car(s) or room(s) of your choosing. There is seriously no reason to worry for one minute on your wedding day when you work with the Mendenhall. Soup to nuts, they've got it covered!
Reviewed On 6/23/2012 by Shannon M
My husband and I were married at Mendenhall in April 2012. We were married there and had our reception in the Grand Ballroom. Dottie was our wedding coordinator. Dottie was always nice and professional to deal with. She did everything that ...
I asked of her. Our day went perfectly without one single setback or problem! I had two attendants the entire evening ready to help me with whatever I needed, they even helped me bustle my dress when my maid of honor had trouble:) the food was great. I have had several guests complement Mendenhall stating it was the best wedding they had ever attended. They also said the food was good, and were "stuffed". Loved it!!!!
Reviewed On 5/07/2012 by Amanda C
I had my wedding in the Grand Ballroom and it was beautiful! The service was wonderful and food was amazing. Guest are still telling me about how much the enjoyed the food! Dottie and Ashley (wedding planners) were so helpful and attentive! ...
Also, they include a lot more in the price per head then most of the other venues in the area. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed On 5/07/2012 by a member
Everyone was amazing, especially Dottie!! We were in the grand ballroom and it was beautiful!! Honestly they took care of decorating, organizing and things I probably am unaware of! They took so much stress out of the day so we could just enjoy...
each other and our guests. Several of our engaged guests have booked their wedding with them and have recommended this venue to their friends and family!
Reviewed On 10/26/2011 by Melissa A
The Mendenhall was everything I expected and more. The service was amazing and the Grand Ballroom was a great venue for my reception. I really liked the convenience of being able to stay there the night before with my girls and then walking ove...
r to the atrium where we were married and then into the ballroom. Everything turned out great for a Friday evening wedding and reception.
Reviewed On 10/10/2011 by Rebekah D
From start to finish Ashley (one of the coordinators) helped me make my day perfect and unique. We had our wedding in the Gold Ballroom with ~100 people. The ceremony was on the patio and it is really the perfect garden setting. From start t...
o finish they catered to me. They even were replacing lightbulbs in the chandeliers when a few burnt out right before the reception. Great value for the money.
Reviewed On 10/07/2011 by Michelle S
There are definite pros and cons to this venue but I don't know if I would use it again. Pro-beautiful ballroom, Rigo is very attentive and sweet, good food, large space, nice to have hotels rooms within...
walking distance, decent breakfast, everyone loved the food at cocktail hour, comped our pitcher of milk (had quoted $5), set up cookie table. Cons- our cake was very lopsided, they forgot to serve one course to the groom's family table, some dishes were missing components for everyone, waitstaff seemed disorganized, they forgot to deliver dishes, food at the tasting was very over-cooked, only 2 choices for linens, the outside fountain wasn't working, outside flowers were sparse. Now with the cons, I'd like to think these were one-time things but who knows. Sadly, they were all preventable. Overall, the cons outweigh the pros for me and I really have a hard time telling someone to spend that much money on Mendenhall.
Reviewed On 10/02/2011 by Amanda A
Mendenhall Inn was a great location for our wedding! The coordinators were very helpful and made my job less stressful! Delicious food and amazing spaces!
Reviewed On 9/06/2011 by Wendy S
My girls surprised me with a bridal shower at Mendenhall Inn. It was absolutely perfect! No complaints about anything. Although, my husband and I considered doing our wedding reception here... we decided against it because we got the impression...
that it was like a wedding factory.
Reviewed On 8/10/2011 by Kristina B
I was very worried about how everything would get set up for my wedding day. Fortunately, we had two meetings before the big day and Ashley was amazing. She calmed my nerves and set everything up for us on the day of. They were so flexible w...
ith all of our needs. We had a vase to remember our loved ones passed and on the day we forgot the flowers! Mendenhall was able to save the day and supply a few fresh flowers to add to our vase. Most importantly, they were this wonderful at a very fair price! I highly recommend Mendenhall!!
Reviewed On 6/17/2011 by Jessica W
eveything was great and because everything was included it was very easy
Reviewed On 5/24/2011 by Christine H
I couldn't say enough about how well the Mendenhall Inn provided my husband and me with an exceptional wedding. We received many compliments on how well the reception looked, and I didn't really have to do a thing! I worked with Dottie, who is ...
absolutely amazing and accommodating! She had me drop off all my supplies such as the bubbles, the place cards, guest book, favors, ribbon, etc. and they decorated it all for the the morning of the wedding &amp; tore it all down right after! They were outstanding &amp; I definitely recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed On 3/02/2011 by amanda c
They were fantastic! A little pricey but we did ours on a friday night and saved a ton of money! It was so beautiful there and they took care of everything I never worried about a thing
Reviewed On 2/06/2011 by Jess K
I could not have imagined a better, more perfect wedding reception! It was all inclusive and made it so easy, but I was still able to personalize it. They match the flower centerpieces to your ceremony flowers, the cake tasted and looked amazin...
g, the grand ballroom was absolutely beautiful and the staff was so great to work with. They found out that I did not like any of the appetizers from the free tasting and special ordered food just for me during the cocktail hour. Everything that night ran completely smooth and I did not have to worry about a thing. I would recommend it to anyone and wouldn't have changed anything about it. The prices may seem a little high, but when you see everything included it's definitely worth it. We also had a bunch of extras thrown in which was really nice!
Reviewed On 12/16/2010 by Maureen T
We worked with Dottie for the majority of the process. She is so helpful, friendly and cheerful. She made the process easy and stress-free. The service the day of was amazing! Dottie was there to make sure the final touches were set; it gav...
e me a chance to see her which made me so happy after a year of working together. Rigo was our day of coordinator and was so helpful. The staff was very professional, the food service went so smoothly. We recieved many compliments about the room, the service and the fod. I would highly recommend them to all!
Reviewed On 10/26/2010 by Kimberly B
Everyone was extremely helpful and nice! Made our day go very smoothly.

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(610) 388-2100 ext. 429

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