Merion Tribute House

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

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

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

ad nothing at all to do with MTH.) If I had to get married all over again, I would chose MTH - it was like a fairy tale come true.

onderful from the staff and every moment of planning. I would highly recommend for both indoor and outdoor weddings

uld not have been more pleased!!! Thank you all so very much for making our day truly special!!

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

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ran smoothly. Everyone was extremely helpful and accommodating! They even took the time to set up the chairs for our ceremony in a perfect circle inside the grand ballroom. We could not have asked for a better place to hold our ceremony and reception.

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many vendors off their "preffered" list and I was pleased with those selctions also. Only gripe I have was the hostess and coatroom attendant never introduced themselves to me upon arrival so half way theough the reception I asked who they were thinking they were wedding crashers. But overall excellent facility.

nd the venue and it makes for an abosloute perfect garden wedding. They also offer free chivari chairs that you can use for reception!

lounge area for people that want to escape from the loud music. All of my guests couldn't stop gushing about how beautiful, and comfortable, the venue was. Also, I want to say thank you again to Suzette from the Tribute House for going completely above and beyond her day of duties and making my wedding the awesome experience that it was!

ilding with working fireplaces and also lovely grounds. We were able to stick with really simple decor because the venue itself was so lovely! Colette was extremely responsive via email with even the smallest questions and concerns, and they let you choose between 10 different caterers at different price points and with different specialties, a flexibility that really meant a lot to us. It's a bit pricey compared to some other venues, but they let you provide your own alcohol, which saves you a ton of money, especially if you go to tax-free Delaware to buy it! The day of the wedding the staff was very helpful and professional, and we couldn't have had a better experience. On top of all this, when we ended up having some problems with our caterer the day of the wedding, Colette and the Tribute House staff really wanted to listen to our issues and be on our side. A great experience overall!

ts aren't divided among separate rooms but can enjoy dinner and dancing together in one space. It also has air conditioning, which was a dealbreaker for me when considering venues for our August wedding. The ballroom could also accommodate our 160 guests, which is difficult to find in an indoor space at a historic location. (This was doubly important when a thunderstorm the day of meant that our ring ceremony was also held in the ballroom). They are also more realistic about the price, in comparison to the exorbitant rates of other historic mansions located in greater Philadelphia. The front rooms are cozy and allowed guests to interact while eating appetizers, with enough room to allow for a makeshift photo booth, guestbook table, entrance display, and gift table. The grounds were well kept, even in late August, and the location is enviable -- tucked away from traffic but still accessible, and with plenty of parking. Between our booking and the wedding, the ballroom underwent a major renovation which freshened the space considerably, even though I wasn't crazy about the chandeliers and actually hate the new cornices on the windows. The staff worked well with our vendors -- the caterer and the bakery, who work with them regularly, and also our florist and decorator, who hadn't worked with them before. Colette is an exceptional manager; she showed us through multiple times and e-mailed timely notices about the renovation and also when a tree in the front landscape had to be removed. Unfortunately, she was out of town the day of our wedding and my bridesmaids told me that the staff member who replaced her that evening wasn't nearly as competent or helpful. Still, I wouldn't go anywhere else -- Merion Tribute House had it all for me.

eir special day. The amount of compliments we received of how beautiful/elegant/unique our wedding and reception was in mid-October are still pouring in!

be the location of our happiest of days! We were able to come on site many times to visualize and plan our decorations and lay out. Any questions we had were answered promptly and professionally. Our wedding took place on the hottest day of the summer (105 degrees) so we were able to take advantage of the alternate ceremony location and use the legion room! Truly it was perfect!! It made our ceremony that much more intimate and allowed our guests to hear everything our wonderful officiant said and gave us the feeling that we really were closely surrounded by all of our loved ones! Seeing the landscape, castle-like building, and beautiful gardens as the backdrop for our pictures afterwards, it further reaffirmed that we definitely made the right choice in venues! The new renovations in the ballroom were also such a hit as the carpet, light fixtures, paint, dance floor, and draperies really were able to preserve the classic feel of the room but give it a beautifully updated touch!

out of our wedding as well overall feel and atmosphere. We had about 150 guests attend for a seated dinner which was the perfect amount. There was room between tables and room for a dance floor. Our guests loved the location as well. The building and grounds are gorgeous and a perfect backdrop to our dream wedding.

entire staff at the Tribute House were great to work with and were always accessible to me with a quick response to all my questions. The ballroom can accomodate 175 guests, so be wary if you are having more than that. There are multiple locations to have the ceremony (inside and outside), so you can customize! Also a great venue for company parties, reunions, etc. But definitely most beautiful for a wedding. There is alot of history associated to the Tribute House, which is another reason we chose this venue. I have nothing but positive feedback for the Tribute House and its staff.

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. The Tribute House is an amazing piece of architecture and has so many opportunities for photos. They offer off-season and off-day discounts and you supply your own alcohol, so it's excellent for a bride on a budget. I had a winter wedding and there are 2 large fireplaces that the venue tends to. It made the affair cozy and intimate.

with our fairy tale theme and numerous guests commented that it actually looked like a castle. The location offers a whimsical and rustic environment for wedding celebrations. The manager there was incredibly helpful and flexible about scheduling meetings, etc. The price is not bad, especially if you are able to do a winter or off-season event. There are about a dozen caterers that Merion Tribute House works with and you are able to select from that list. They also furnish you with a list of their other preferred vendors, but you are able to bring in outside vendors for everything except catering. There are some incredible locations for photo ops throughout the venue including the front lawn (which offers a spectacular view of the whole building), an indoor stone balcony, a walk-in stone fireplace and beautiful arched doorways. My only regret is that I did not take advantage of all of them as I was opposed to "wasting" too much time on pictures. It's also very helpful that there are several rooms in addition to the main ballroom where bars can be set up or your guests can just lounge for the cocktail hour. The main ballroom had great acoustics and the stage allowed for easy set-up for our DJs as well as provided the perfect place to stage the bouquet and garter toss. Overall, I loved my day at Merion Tribute House and would not have wanted to host my reception anywhere else.