Penn Oaks Golf Club

he venue as much as we needed, multiple food tastings, helping us re-plan our postponed wedding, to our absolutely magical day, and even after with our decoration pick up! Carina helped us to create our dream wedding and went above and beyond to help us pull off our perfect day. She even went out the night before to buy new floating candles to fit our centerpieces, and hand stitched my wedding dress back together after someone stepped on the back before the ceremony! We are forever grateful to Carina for our flawless day and couldn't imagine working with anyone else as wonderful as her! The venue itself was gorgeous, and we were lucky enough to have beautiful weather to be able to utilize all the options on the grounds. We held our ceremony outside, cocktail hour under the beautiful, tented patio, and the reception in the ballroom. It was so nice to be able to know what we were spending, as there were no hidden fees and the package pricing made it so easy to choose our options. Our guests are still raving about the food and fireworks! From the bottom of our hearts – THANK YOU, Carina, and team at Penn Oaks for making our wedding day one we will never forget!!

to do. The lay out of our reception was absolutely beautiful and the food was amazing. We upgraded our package and it was well worth it. I highly recommend upgrading the package. All of our guests had a great time and raved about how delicious all of the food was. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly. The staff is very attentive throughout the entire night. No one had to wait for a drink. The bartenders were on top of their game. There was never a line at the bar. Everyone remarked about how nice of a time that they had. If I had to do it all over again, I would still pick Penn Oaks!

ip a beat. From the moment we walked into Penn Oaks (and still to this day) it felt like home - they truly take care of you and make you feel like family. As a same sex couple, we weren’t 100% how wedding planning would go, but Ramona knocked. It. Out. Of. The. Park. The nights of anxious planning never happened - Ramona was on top of it! Penn Oaks took care of everything. Now - the venue, the food, and the service - we started EXACTLY on time (the only wedding I can say in my memory where that happened!), the cocktail hour was exceptional - food delicious, the tent, complimented by all our guests - and the food is still talked about to this day! Ramona, Steve, and the entire team - thank you for truly delivering on what we asked - “to have people saying it was the best wedding ever!”

d that our cake we got from Masters Baker was included in our package and that we just coordinate the tasting and the coordinators handle everything else with them- finalizing numbers & delivery! We worked with Dawn from the week we were engaged. We were able to book the date that we wanted and that worked with my other top vendors. We put 100% of our trust into Dawn and all of her experience she has. And it sure did not disappoint. She knew the overall feel and look we wanted and went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make it happen. As a first time bride, I had a lot of questions that came up because I didn’t know what I needed plan or what else I needed to do. She offered many suggestions and even met with us every time we had questions and wanted to play around with centerpieces and see the space. Dawn really helped and supported me along the way and was there for me on our big day! Nothing means more! The rest of the staff that worked our wedding, we’re very professional and accommodating. We highly recommend Penn Oaks Golf Club to be apart of the day you will always remember.

y Carina though)! She was a great communicator throughout the whole process and helped make our day run smoothly. For the venue itself, we received many compliments on the beauty of the tented area with the hanging lights - we highly suggest doing the ceremony in here like we did. The food was great and the staff did an excellent job getting everyone their meals quickly. We did the photobooth and fireworks too and guests loved it! My wife and I are so glad we picked Penn Oaks.

have imagined. We were blessed with perfect weather so we were able to take advantage of everything that Penn Oaks has to offer. The ceremony was absolutely beautiful, which rolled into an amazing cocktail hour using the outdoor patio area. There were so many beautiful areas at the venue and on the course to take pictures, our photographer loved it and the pictures turned out amazing. The food was spectacular! We knew this from our first tasting but the food on our wedding day was even better. It was an amazing experience from the day we first checked Penn Oaks out. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a wedding venue. It was an amazing experience and we receive so many compliments from our guests. Thank you again Dawn and team! You guys did an amazing job with everything!

he wedding planning process. She did a great job of checking in with us and keeping us on track for the big day. On the day of the wedding, Dawn was phenomenal! Even our photographer complimented how helpful she was with everything as we were doing our photos before the ceremony- helping us stick with the timeline, taking us to prime photo locations, and even small tasks like holding my bouquet or fixing my veil/train. Her extensive wedding experience was very apparent, and we we felt fortunate to have her! The rest of the staff was so kind and helpful throughout the wedding ceremony and reception. Lisa, the banquet manager, was there during the wedding as well and she was also amazing! She made sure that my husband and I, as well as our families, were especially well taken care of the entire time. We never once had to worry about a single thing. We would highly recommend Penn Oaks to other couples!

ed! They even let us include our dogs! Loved every minute of it!

ngaged in December of 2018 and soon found Penn Oaks and Dawn. We originally were going to get married in September of 2020, but due to the global pandemic we had to postpone. Through all of this, Dawn was extremely supportive, kind, and helpful. She did everything in her power to make our day happen flawlessly, from helping to find the new perfect date, constant phone calls, having such patience as we changed our seating chart at least 4 times, to anything else you can think, seriously anything. I truly cannot put into words how special Dawn and the Penn Oaks made our entire experience. We are forever grateful for them and all of their support 💕

quick to respond! Ramona had the best wedding planning advice and guided us seamlessly through the entire planning process, I truly do not believe our wedding would have been as magical as it was if it wasn’t for her! Even up until the day of she coordinated us every step of the way and kept us on the perfect timeline. She was the point of contact for all of our vendors allowing my family and my parents to concentrate on enjoying the moment and the day and truly be there to celebrate us. We honestly felt like we were robbing Penn Oaks with how much help Ramona provided! I felt as if I hired an outside wedding planner but she was included in the price!! We chose the William Penn Package which was an all inclusive with no hidden fees and gratuity included. We tipped extra because our service and planning process was immaculate. Our package was based on price per plate which included 10 butlered hors d’oeuvres, 6 food stations including an end of the night station of hoagies and pretzels which I used as our “favors”, a premium open bar, a plated dinner, dessert station, premium coffee station, and our FOUR TIER WEDDING CAKE was even included! We also had a photo booth included in the price per plate in which they provided a take home album of every photo our guests have taken! They also provided centerpieces, table numbers, champagne glasses, cake cutting sets, easels and anything else you can ask for that usually runs up the price of weddings. They also covered the accommodations for the night of your wedding at a nearby hotel. My husband, my family, and my friends cannot stop talking about how magical our wedding was I cannot thank Ramona and the team enough I have absolutely no regrets and believe everyone should have their wedding at Penn Oaks. I wish we could live it over and over again. Ramona did provide us with a free “anniversary” dinner as well. We were married on October 1st, 2021 and were navigating around all of the covid wedding pushed back so for us to even find a date was lucky! Penn Oaks being all inclusive took away all of the stress of planning a wedding down to giving us a list of amazing vendors in which we found our photographer, Tom Fuller, at Fuller Photography that we absolutely fell in love with!! They have plenty of add ons you can choose too and we took advantage of the fireworks which I highly recommend it was a huge hit with our guests! I am so incredibly thankful we chose Penn Oaks and we’re lucky enough for Ramona to be our wedding planner. A truly perfect venue and day!!!

na was quick to respond with any questions or concerns. We were able to visit as many times as we needed! The food was incredible and the whole staff was very pleasant! We couldn't have picked a better place to have our wedding! Our day was stress free and PERFECT!

ht” during our wedding planning process and we are so thankful to Penn Oaks for making everything so easy for us. (Which says a lot about them as an organization considering we are still in a global pandemic.) We had our ceremony at Penn Oaks as well. We did a first look before the ceremony, which I personally highly recommend to all couples. It started raining towards the end of our pictures though, so our ceremony had to be moved into the tent space. This change was done seamlessly and efficiently. Our guests complimented our ceremony space multiple times, which was amazing considering it was our plan B. It was important to me while looking for venues to consider what “bad weather” would mean for our pictures. Penn Oaks has so many options for amazing shots and in that moment I was incredibly thankful that I did not assume that we would have amazing weather all day. Instead we choose a venue that had multiple opportunities for photos indoors and outdoors. The rain did stop before our ceremony began though and it was great weather the rest of the evening. We had our cocktail hour under the tent space. Our guests were obsessed with all of the delicious food and with our signature drink. My Italian family tends to be hard to please when it comes to food and they all could not believe how many choices there were and how amazing everything tasted. Our dinner and reception was held in the ballroom. Again, as with all of the food, the salad and dinner both received multiple compliments. The cheesecake bar was a hit during the reception as well. We finished the night with the pretzel/ sandwiches station, which received many compliments and our guests absolutely appreciated the gesture. Everything about our wedding day was perfect. I want to go back and do it all over again, because it was the best night of my life. The bridal suite was a lifesaver as well, because my girls and I could leave our things in a space at the venue. Choosing a venue is one of the biggest decisions a couple has to make during the planning process. You cannot go wrong with Penn Oaks and I just cannot say enough about how much I appreciate them making our day so special.

photo here. Multiple guests told us it was the most beautiful setting they’ve been to. The food was fantastic and every employee was attentive and helpful during cocktail hour and the reception. Penn Oaks managed to fulfill every expectation I had and more! They go above and beyond to make the day special for you and I never thought my wedding coordinator would also help to fluff my gown for photos or help carry my train through the grounds to get the best shot! You can’t go wrong with picking them for your wedding and you’ll absolutely love your time here!

out on anything because their indoor ceremony spot is just as beautiful. The staff was extremely efficient in getting everything set up. All we had to do was drop off the decorations and pick them up the next day. It was as stress free as possible. Ramona was also an absolute pleasure to work with. She went above and beyond to make the day as special as possible. I consider myself a very detail oriented person, but there were a few small things I forgot to consider and she was always prepared with whatever we were missing. We could not have asked for a better location and staff to help make our dream come true!

s were safe and having a great time! All our guests loved the great food provided by Penn Oaks. I would definitely recommend Penn Oaks and would definitely have events there again!!!!

id everything she could to make sure we had the best Wedding Day. Keep in mind, this is also a private Golf Course. Some decisions will be made around that so in some situations, the bride and groom will need to be flexible.

e year we worked with them. There is something to be said about the integrity of the club too- with covid still going on they did not charge me a minimum when most venues still were. This was a huge reason we are even happier with Penn Oaks as we had to cut our guest list down to 80 people for immunocompromised family members. Our guests told us all night how delicious the cocktail hour food was and how great the drinks were. They loved the tent and ballroom area, too and commented on how beautiful not only the reception area was, but the surrounding golf course and outdoor area. I loved every minute of my wedding and every detail Dawn and her staff put together. It was the best day of my life and the Penn Oaks staff made everything so perfect for myself, my husband, and our guests. Thank you so much Penn Oaks!

as delicious and the day was unforgettable. Every detail was covered, and my guests raved about everything. It was a dream come true and I just wanted to thank EVERYONE at Penn Oaks who helped to make this happen. We appreciate your effort. I will never forget this day and I would have given it 10 stars if I could have. Book your wedding here, you will be happy you did!!!

s and every question we had was answered (even if it had to be looked into). From beginning to end, Penn Oaks has worked closely with us to make our day special. Our meal choices were amazing and the guests have been raving about the food and site since the wedding. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful, the waitstaff and bartenders were attentive and pleasant, and the wedding coordinators; I cannot say enough good things about them. Carina made our wedding planning process so pleasant. When COVID made an impact in our area, we were kept informed of any and all changes that could be made to our day. Decreases in guest count, how the ceremony might change, how the cocktail hour and reception could be done so that we could still have the wedding of our dreams. If we had to do it all over again, we would choose Penn Oaks every time. We extend a heart filled thanks to the Penn Oaks team for making the biggest day of our life (so far) even better than we could have imagined.

the photos you dream of! We were so fortunate enough to find this venue when we did during a global pandemic and be able to plan a back up wedding in two months, and have it be exactly what we envisioned. It was more than we could of ever asked for in our special day! You will not be disappointed!! Ramona is amazing, and I could not of survived my wedding day without her useful insights and always lending a helpful hand.

verything to the patio made for much better aesthetics and acoustics overall. We’re still getting compliments on how beautifully everything turned out. We could not be happier with our choice. Our wedding coordinator, Carina, was absolutely amazing with us. Her communication was on point and she was always there for us, ready with an answer whenever we had questions. Especially during all the uncertainty in the height of the pandemic. We can’t thank her enough and would highly recommend you work with her! Overall, Penn Oaks were super accommodating, flexible, and understanding. Hands down, best choice we made.

th the ups - the venue was beautiful, Lisa the banquet coordinator was so helpful and kind, the food was great, the serving staff was great (some issues with staff taking their masks on and off) and again it ran really smoothly.  For the downs - to sum it up, Ramona was not pleasant to work with at times. She was great in the planning process by responding to emails so quickly, however, I brought in my own day-of coordinator for my wedding day (to be there for the wedding party - not to help with the venue) as she was a part of my pre-COVID plans and she was such an incredible person to work with, I didn’t want to lose her! Ramona was so incredibly rude to her (my day-of coordinator) and my photographers. My bridal party also didn’t enjoy being around by Ramona. She ordered them around and at one point yelled at my day-of coordinator to “not tell her staff what to do” after she only asked a question as to why the food wasn’t as planned (my photographer can back me up on this as she was standing right there). I also cannot explain how UPSET I was when the ceremony was planned to start in 2 minutes after we just had gotten back from photos, and I said to Ramona I needed 5-10 minutes to sit down, eat a granola bar, and confirm that the live stream was working for our families who could not attend. I was IGNORED and Ramona proceeded to line up the bridal party and get things moving. I was NEVER even asked or told if I was ready to start the ceremony. Luckily, the live stream was up and running but there was no communication in regards to something that was so important to me. My groom was directed to get his groomsman in place and again was NOT asked if all family had arrived and if we were ready to start.  Luckily, my day-of coordinator (who again I hired privately who was there for me), helped make the day run so smoothly and had tough skin, as Ramona was so incredibly rude to her. Ramona was too narrow-minded and not friendly to any of my vendors or wedding party. They felt very unwelcome as Ramona only cared about the second wedding coming later in the day (my wedding was an afternoon wedding). It seemed like she just wanted us in and out as fast as possible before “the other bride” arrived and started to get ready. Again, the food was great along with the serving staff, but I would not recommend this place to anyone who has to work with Ramona.

aks was able to accommodate us with minor adjustments for safety. Then comes the day of the final payment. No issues at all with getting our invoice prepared and scheduling a meeting to drop off the check. After that last encounter, everything went south FAST. Once they received our money, they were already moving on to the next wedding and no longer had any care about our big day. We ran into multiple issues day of that were entirely produced by their incredibly unprofessional staff. 1) they were impossible with decorating for my wedding. My aunt came and did the bulk of the work but they fought her tooth and nail all day while she was decorating coming up with new rules that they never mentioned before. 2) in the morning while getting ready in the bridal suite Ramona came in and yelled at my bridal party for wearing pajamas to use the restrooms (it was our getting ready PJs I spent a fortune on - mind you!) and had my bridal party, MUA and hair stylist, and myself in shock and livid. I immediately asked to speak to my coordinator and was disgusted that an actual staff member would come in a YELL at my bridal party and myself. 3) End of the night. There was countless we were told they would pack up our decorations and such and we would be able to pick them up the next morning. I kid you not, at 11:05 PM a staff member (Lisa) came in and asked who was cleaning up my wedding and when I explained no one we were told multiple times Penn Oaks would and we would be back in the morning, she rolled her eyes and said that wasn’t the case. My husband and I didn’t sleep that night. Showed up at Penn Oaks at 7 am and nothing was cleaned up or packed up. In fact, many of my expensive decorations were destroyed from the dew sitting on them for hours. A few items including my champagne flutes are still missing. The photo booth which was including in our very expensive package was never opened until late in the night and no one maintained it so I never received those pictures. At 9:54 a group of our guests were told NOT to touch our end of the station that would open at 10. The food was already there and paid for so no idea how that happened. They never put out our yard games which we added for social distancing purposes. The worst part of writing this is the heart break. I loved Penn Oaks and told so many brides to have their wedding their ESPECIALLY during covid. We left with nothing but sick feelings about the way we were treated. I personally emailed Steve to have a discussion about this before posting the review in hopes that I could end this by saying things were reconciled but after two weeks and no answer, I’m going to do what I think is fair for other brides. My other vendors kept the night amazing and flawless outside of the horrible service of Penn Oaks. I will also give credit where it’s due - the food was amazing and the grounds are beautiful. In retrospect, I wish I chose a different venue because most venues are beautiful and have amazing food but treat their costumers with respect even after the final payment.