Pearl S. Buck Estate

ried. The pictures are gorgeous- and the real thing is even more stunning! Pearl S Buck offers many options for wedding ceremonies- so it can be tailored to each individual vision, budget, and taste. We wanted something different- something organic and outdoors- without a stuffy barn feeling and definitely not a banquet hall. Pearl S. Buck's Estate delivered in all aspects. Rachael (your handy-dandy wedding coordinator) was not only knowledgeable of the endless options the venue has to offer, but offered suggestions and opinions when needed. She has no problem telling you what will look good and what works for the venue- and she is open to any and all of your crazy ideas. I was nervous to work alongside a wedding coordinator- Type A over here- but I knew I could trust Rachael after the first day we met. She instilled confidence in me, and provided me with enough details that I knew going forward I would be at ease- you do really have to click with the person who's running your day! I would choose Pearl S Buck Estate a million times over again- their caterer Jamie Hollander Gourmet delivered the most INCREDIBLE food I have ever tasted at a wedding. Everyone is still talking about the food- from cocktail hour to dessert. And have no worries- how your food tastes at your tasting is exactly how it will taste at your wedding! We really cannot be more grateful and happy with out decision to have our wedding at the Pearl S. Buck Estate- and I promise you won't be disappointed =).

for my guests too. When you can still be close enough to Philly without having to deal with traffic and other things that come with city wedding venues, its the perfect combination. PSB is such a hidden gem in a more rural part of PA, and I would tell ANYONE looking to have a garden/estate wedding to check it out!!

provided so many helpful suggestions. Nya and the catering staff were so lovely on the day of our wedding. Everyone was kind and professional. And of course, the food was excellent!

y the mini lobster tacos during cocktail hour). Everyone could not stop saying how beautiful this venue was.

Even cooler - the author who originated the estate was WAY ahead of her time and was objectively an amazing lady. Please look her up and read her books if you’re so inclined, because they actually really good reads. I felt honored to be getting married at her home after learning more about her. You can also pay a little more to have house tours available for an hour or so during cocktail hour, which I also recommend. The guides are very knowledgeable and it adds an interesting element to your event while contributing to the estate. Overall, I highly HIGHLY recommend. Thanks PSB!

ts that you don't find out about until your final walkthrough a month before the wedding (ex: you have to pay to rent easels for your signage. They gave us a "deal" and only charged us for 2 of the 4.). Additionally, while the starting price for a standard sit-down meal is around $43/pp, costs will SOAR once they add on event rentals, staffing, and admin charges. 2. The bridal suite is nothing spectacular and was actually quite dirty on our wedding day. Additionally, we were not allowed to have food or snacks in the suite and the venue didn't ask if we needed anything food-wise. 3. We had a terrible storm the day of our wedding (heavy rain and winds ~30-40 mph). While there is an indoor contingency plan in the event of poor weather, the way our ceremony was set up still got the entire wedding party and the first 3 rows of guests soaking wet. Instead of moving the entire ceremony inside the reception tent, they still set us up on the patio of the reception tent which is covered but not inclosed. Not to mention, the sides of the tent were blowing throughout the evening and guests/gifts near the sides of the tent were getting wet throughout the evening. Winds were so bad that the power actually went out for a few minutes during reception entrances. 4. We were disappointed in our main wedding coordinator, Rachael S.. She was out on maternity leave over the summer, and we actually had our final walkthrough with another coordinator, Rachel B. who was amazing. Rachael was sometimes hard to get ahold of. She was also 10/15-minutes late to our rehearsal the day before the wedding which certainly put a bad taste in our mouth. The day of the wedding, she was dressed in a sweatshirt and leggings the day of the event and looked very unprofessional for a black tie optional wedding. She greeting us when we arrived, and then we didn't see her again until 4/4:15pm. Our ceremony started at 4:30pm, and we felt very rushed not knowing how we should line up well in advance. During the dinner, we unfortunately had a health issue with my grandmother. The coordinator/event staff didn't help much, and we actually had guests calling for an ambulance and trying to help guide the ambulance to the venue. After she filled out her incident report, she left for the evening. 4. Since our main event coordinator left early, there was a miscommunication with packing up the event, and instead of leaving the unopened alcohol for the drink vendor to pick up, the staff packed it all up in my dad's car. The next day, we had to bring the unopened alcohol back and unload it ourselves. There were definitely things outside of our control, but overall we expected a lot more from the venue and catering staff for the amount of money we spent on this event. If we had to do it all over again, we would pick another venue. It's such a shame because on paper and pictures, it was exactly what we were looking for, but it didn't live up to our standards.

day of. Not to mention that the food was absolutely delicious!

and cocktail hour would be held and eventually the tented reception. We were blown away by this truly unique venue that offered so much more in its foliage and historic landmarks. There is so much natural beauty at Pearl Buck. Leading up to our wedding Rachael was in constant communication with us. She truly made the process as stress free as it could have been. Before our wedding date Rachael had gone on maternity leave and left us in the very capable hands of our second coordinator Rachel Bova. Rachel was there at our final walkthrough and made sure everything was scheduled to the second. She gave great insight and recommendations. Both attended our wedding and made sure everything was running on schedule and that we had everything we needed (including food and drink). It was such a pleasure working with both of them. They truly made our day as stress free and as special as it could have been. We could not have envisioned a more perfect day at a more perfect place.

of response from Rachael, the coordinator. I chose the venue in April 2020, and finally got to see it in February 2021. It did not disappoint!! Rachael was there for us throughout every step of the way, and offered a lot of good suggestions for our day. Rachael will never steer you wrong! She also took care of coordinating my other vendors and the timeline. It was a huge stress relief for her to do that, she is simply amazing! The day of the wedding was just perfect. The venue itself is beautiful, especially how they keep it well manicured. Rachael and her staff at Jamie Hollander Catering took care of everything behind the scenes to make it go smoothly. They set everything up, and it looked gorgeous – even better than I imagined. They were never in the way either while making changes, or moving things from one place to the next. They were so prompt in getting all the food out on time, and making sure everyone was well taken care of. Josh and I were even designated a specific server for the night to let them know if we ever needed anything! Leslie, you rock! Everyone raved about the food all night, and still almost 5 months later people are still saying how good the food was. Especially the hors d’oeuvres!! They gave Josh and I a special mixture of all the appetizers in the bridal suite to enjoy before going into the reception – the best!! The staff was there to help and serve, but I really felt like they were never in the way and never distracting us from enjoying the night. The night went so smooth, and nothing was ever rushed or out of place. If I could choose Pearl all over again, I would. Amazing grounds, the best coordinator, nice spaces to get ready, the best caterer and staff, and an overall perfect night! I don’t have anything bad to say about Pearl! I definitely recommend this venue (along with our parents) to anyone looking! You will not be disappointed!!

y space is just gorgeous and there is nothing better then being able to get tours of the house during the cocktail hour. The staff were professional and so helpful. Our day went off without a hitch and many of our guests have told us it was the "best wedding we have ever been to!" One of the best things about this venue is that you can truly make it your own. I cannot say enough great things.

happen. They suggested we move our date (mostly weekday dates) and even push it to next year (with additional hefty costs). 25-50 people event all masked up. That's exactly what I dreamed of... As I predicted and all know now is that this wedding still wouldn't happen as COVID continues probably until next year. We could not put our life on hold. We wanted to cancel due to the unforeseen pandemic. They made it extremely difficult. They would not negotiate at all. The owner never contacted us even though we asked to speak to him. They were so uncooperative that we had to talk with lawyers, be stressed, and eventually go to court. All of our other vendors refunded us our money. In the most strange and difficult times they put up a fight and the owner acted like he had no clue what was going on. I will say that this one star is for Rachel who was an awesome wedding coordinator and for the beauty of the venue. If you absolutely want your wedding here. Read the contract! Make sure you add everything into the contract to cover yourself for any issues so they cannot argue with you. Get wedding insurance ASAP. Honestly, just have your event some place else! They aren't worth it and overpriced.

. I am extremely indecisive and Rachael was amazing help with all of the choices and had great recommendations for outside vendors when requested. The entire experience from beginning to start was worth all of the stress that comes with any wedding, especially an outdoor wedding. Go with Pearl S. Buck for your wedding venue and you won't be disappointed!

ut, we were lucky that the initial venue fell through, because Pearl S. Buck was even better than we could have imagined. Rachael was truly a Godsend. She is kind, delightful to work with, and a complete pro. Understanding our difficult circumstances, she promised to make our experience with Pearl S. Buck a much better one, and she delivered ten-fold. Where do I begin? The venue has a dozen great spots for beautiful and unique photos. The bridal and groomsmen suites were comfortable and large enough for the entire bridal party to hang out in together. Our cocktail hour was in a great space alongside to the house/museum, which was open to guests at the direction of a tour guide. Our reception tent was absolutely perfect - huge, with beautiful white draping and built-in lighting. There was a lovely fire pit area outside the tent as well. And very importantly, the food was AMAZING (my guests are still talking about the mini-cheese steaks). Everyone could not have been more accommodating, and Rachael saved the day! We - and our guests - were blown away. THANK YOU for making our wedding day so spectacular!

enue was. We got lucky with beautiful weather and I could not be happier with Pearl Buck Estate and Jamie Hollander Catering. Well worth every penny.

until the last second of the wedding itself. We both got ready with our bridal parties on the first floor of the Cultural Center and we had plenty of room for shifts of hair and makeup and to chat and eat in between. The grounds were gorgeous for photos, there were so many wonderful places for our photographer to choose from. The ceremony was outside and we walked through the arches down the aisle, it was a perfect moment!! The cocktail our was outside on the patio and there were plenty of sunny and shady spaces to hang out depending on what the guests wanted to be doing. We loved the tent for the reception, it was everything we would have wanted. We had 210 people and there was plenty of room to move around between tables and the dance floor was a perfect size. All in all we could genuinely not have been happier with our experience and are happy to recommend Pearl Buck to any and all couples for their wedding!

ing thru the whole process. The grounds are beautiful and we were blessed with amazing weather. The patio was an ideal setting for our cocktail hour and the tent was exactly what we wanted. Would not hesitate to recommend this venue for any bride and groom looking for a classic, rustic estate :)

ered of the house. Everything was as perfect, if not better, than we had hoped.

etup on the patio to the beautifully lit reception tent, everything was top notch. If you are looking for a rustic feel that is high class, this is the place. Rachael from Jamie Hollander Catering was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was extremely thorough and flexible in all aspects of planning prior to our wedding day and made sure everything was as we wished on the day of- we did not have to worry about a single thing. Rachael was easy to contact throughout the planning process and was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. She made this process so enjoyable and seamless for us and our families. The food was amazing. Our guests have not stopped raving. From mini cheesesteaks at cocktail hour, to the entrees, and closing with the extensive dessert spread, everything was delicious. We would highly recommend choosing the Pearl S. Buck Estate and Jamie Hollander Catering for your wedding- they will not disappoint!

ries and thank the wonderful team for an amazing night!

2018. We had a perfect day. We had our ceremony on the property outside on the lawn, the cocktail hour on the stone patio and lawn around Pearl S Buck's house and the reception in the tent. Our guests raved about how beautiful the property and grounds were. You don't feel like your even close to being in the metropolitan area when your there. Its so beautiful! Also you are the only event or wedding happening that day, so the entire property is yours to use! Jamie Hollander, the catering company for Pearl S Buck, was amazing to work with. Their staff is very attentive, response, helpful and fun! In addition, their food is delicious and beautifully displayed! Kate (Catering Manager) & Rachael (Catering Coordinator) and our two main contacts for Jamie Hollander were great! They were so helpful and responsive throughout the planning process, in addition were very attentive to my husband and my needs on our wedding day! They went above and beyond their responsibilities as catering manager & coordinator. Prior to our wedding day, the provided their expertise of the timeline, vendor management, liquor order, etc. It was so nice and helpful to me who wasn't familiar with the area. They helped coordinate my other vendors for the wedding, in addition helped with set-up and movement of our wedding decor during the wedding day and also assistance with packing up the decor & supplies after the event. My husband and I didn't worry a bit the day of our wedding, as we knew Kate & Rachael were confident, professional and we both knew they had things under control. I couldn't have asked for a better day, venue & catering company to work with!!

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ething always in bloom. It made a perfect backdrop for our outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. Our guests also loved touring the historic house - there was a line for the tour throughout the cocktail hour! This is a lovely add-on that Pearl S Buck offers. The reception tent was decorated just as we imagined it would be, and it was gorgeous. Jamie Hollander Food and Gourmet Catering provided the catering and organization for the wedding. The food was amazing! Everyone loved it; I heard nothing but praises from my guests. Additionally, the Jamie Hollander staff were professional and kind. The flow of events was seamless. Furthermore, our wedding coordinator, Nicole, has great attention to detail, and she did a fantastic job at ensuring that the venue looked beautiful and matched our vision. She also worked well with our floral and music vendors, and this really facilitated the day. There were some communication issues during the planning process, but overall the event went wonderfully and we were very happy with the venue, the food, and the flow of events. Overall, I highly recommend working with the Pearl S Buck house and Jamie Hollander; they have phenomenal food and worked hard to make everything work. It was a wonderful wedding and I loved the day.

recommended both Pearl Buck and Jamie Hollander food and catering!!!

eat because there is hardwood flooring which our guests greatly appreciated. Jamie Hollander, the exclusive caterer, also does a great job with event coordination and day of set up while offering delicious meal options, we received a lot of compliments on the food! The bridal suite isn't too picturesque so the bridal party got ready offsite, but the multiple beautiful outdoor locations on site made up for it by offering other photo opportunities for the wedding party. My husband and I also loved that the site fee goes towards a non-profit foundation.