Waterfront Weddings with Considered Cuisine
AWARD WINNER (3X)
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Located in New Hope, PA, Stella of New Hope is a restaurant and wedding venue in a refurbished historic building. At this eatery, guests can dine and dance while gazing out at the winding Delaware River. The small-town-America ambience adds to the restaurant's charms, making it a welcoming and memorable setting for “I dos.”
Sherri and Kevin Daugherty are the owners of Stella of New Hope and oversee a number of other properties around the area. The restaurant is in the same building as Ghost Light Inn, which Sherri and Kevin renovated alongside the eatery. The menus center on dishes created with locally sourced ingredients. The chefs update the selections each season, creating a dynamic and fresh-tasting menu no matter the time of year. The sophisticated spaces, services, and culinary offerings allow couples to easily create the wedding of their dreams.
Stella of New Hope has spaces for both indoor and outdoor nuptial celebrations. The Promenade is a ground-level area where guests can walk along the riverfront. It can accommodate up to 150 individuals for a standing reception. Upstairs, couples can host their event on the covered patio. This intimate space is suitable for up to 45 seated guests. Available for three seasons, it has heaters and blankets for when temperatures drop. Inside, the elegant ballroom provides another celebratory space with river views. Its large windows make it open and bright, which is complemented by the light and neutral color scheme. This space can seat up to 150 guests. The dining room and bar also provide room for up to 60 loved ones in a seated-dining setting. The refined room has been carefully designed to achieve a sense of sophistication. Catering is provided and the team allows outside vendors.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$1,000
Reception
$1,000
Ceremony
$500
Bar services
$62 per person
Catering
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- Couples usually spend $17,500
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Jun and Sept-Oct.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Hotel
Park
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
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5.0
out of 5.032 reviews
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Stella of New Hope is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning venue, exceptional staff, and delicious food. The coordinators, particularly Zack, Shyanne, and Chelsea, are highlighted for their responsiveness, attention to detail, and professionalism. The venue's beautiful waterfront views, customizable menu options, and seamless execution of events receive positive feedback. Guests appreciate the upscale feel of the venue, variety of menu choices, and timely service. Despite a few issues with unexpected cost increases, reviewers highly recommend Stella for weddings and special events, emphasizing the exceptional experience and service provided by the staff.Review photos
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Brittany K
5.0
11/24/2024
Stunning venue, great staff, everything was wonderful. We had a wedding with 100 guests, and I actually unknowingly had covid on my wedding day. Our coordinator, Zach, and the entire staff at Stella were so accommodating and helpful, catering to me as I was asking for ginger ale and so many glasses of water to help make me feel better during the day of. The venue is beautiful - rustic, but not gaudy, which was perfect for my husband and myself. The riverfront view was absolutely a dream and I felt like I was taken care of by absolutely everyone at the venue. In a way, everyone was incredibly emotionally intelligent - I felt taken care of without feeling suffocated by people asking if I needed anything.
Food was the the best things I've ever tasted
Venue was just beautiful
Future Brides: The only thing I would say is PLEASE have them make up a sample menu for you based on your estimated guest count BEFORE you book with them. Our "estimated amount due" went up by a whopping $7,000-$8,000 that we weren't expecting. Soooo. Everything else was a dream, but PLEASE ask them to create a sample menu for you so the final price is not a surprise.
response 11/25/2024
Hey Brittany!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm so glad we were still able to mak...
e it a great day even though you weren't feeling well!!
I hope to see you and Max again soon!
Cheers,
Zack
Lindsey H
5.0
11/10/2024
Our wedding was incredible. Reflecting back on why, I've come to the conclusion that even though the venue is incredibly beautiful, it is the coordination team that makes all the difference. We picked the venue because I loved the view of the water, the queer and spooky vibe of New Hope, and the overall size and feel of the venue. We only planned to have between 75-100 guests and this space was perfect for that, we also loved the upscale feel of the venue and the food. Zach, Shyanne and Chelsea deserve so much recognition, they were very responsive, helpful and accommodating. Also, several guests pointed out to us that the staff at Stella and all of the coordinators genuinely were in a good mood and happy to be there. The ceremony space was amazing, and it was actually quite fun to have a few onlookers cheer on our wedding.
The menu options were great and very customizable, we had so much fun picking the stations, menu options, and desserts. My wife and I both do not eat gluten and we were able to really tailor the menu in a way in which we were able to enjoy everything that we wanted to on our wedding day. Also, the food came out so fast, everything was hot, and we did not see a single guest waiting on their food to come out while others were eating. We are so glad that we chose to get married here, and we are certain that our wedding would not have been the same without them!
response 11/11/2024
Lindsey, thank you so much for the kind words! I very much hope I'll get to see you and Ma...
rla at Stella sometime soon!!
Any questions?
Erin H
5.0
10/08/2024
It’s hard to even put into words how amazing of an experience it was to work with Stella for our wedding. From the start, Zack was incredibly detail-oriented and highly communicative. In orchestrating the day he was focused, clear, positive, and supportive. He does not miss a beat and stops at nothing to make sure that things run flawlessly. Shyanne was also such a light to work with, she was enthusiastically accommodating and so sweet! Both of them also did an incredible job stylizing the cocktail hour and reception spaces, it was just beyond what we could’ve hoped for (will update with more photos once they’re ready!). The greater staff of Stella made all of our food + drink dreams come true, and did it with grace and cheer. The grounds of Stella are so perfectly kempt (and the setting literally couldn’t be better), it provided the most beautiful landscape for our ceremony. Things just could not have gone better, and for that we will forever be grateful. We already can’t wait for our next visit to Stella.
response 10/09/2024
Hey Erin and Chris!
Thank you so much for the kind words - you two were such a pleasure t...
o host, all the way from booking to wedding day! Thank you for being so lovely! I'll remember your happy tears after ceremony for quite some time :) It's little moments like that that make this all worth doing!
Cheers,
Zack
Luci C
5.0
8/20/2024
I had a wonderful experience at Stella’s of New Hope. From the coordinator to the manager to the set up to the final product everything was perfectly executed and done with professionalism and kindness and understanding. A beautiful venue all the way around! Highly recommend!
Hannah C
5.0
6/23/2024
We had our wedding at Stella 6/8/2024 and I'm so glad we chose Stella. The venue itself is beautiful from the outdoor ceremony area to the indoor/outdoor cocktail area and lovely reception space. Zack was so well-organized and responsive throughout the entire process. Zack, Shyanne and team executed our day flawlessly - they're true professionals who know what they're doing and even with delays from others vendors causing our ceremony to start almost an hour late, Zack was calm and flexible, which helped us feel a little more at ease amid the chaos. We didn't eat much at cocktail hour or any of the dessert table unfortunately, but everything we did eat was delicious and we only heard great things from our guests about the food and beautiful waterfront views of the venue. I'd absolutely recommend having your special day at Stella.
Natalie K
5.0
5/13/2024
My husband and I had the absolutely PERFECT wedding day at Stella!! From start to finish the experience and service was exceptional. Special shoutout to Zack, as the Director of Events and day-of wedding coordinator, you can't ask for any better! The communication is spot on, with timely responses to questions and guidance all along the way as you plan your special day. The food and drinks are incredibly delicious, our guests are still raving about them. The staff is friendly and attentive, and we will be forever grateful to them for making our last-minute ceremony pivot due to rain run flawlessly. Not to mention how picturesque the property is, both indoor and outdoors! The value for what we paid is unmatched, we cannot recommend Stella highly enough!!
Maria J
5.0
4/15/2024
We hosted my cousin's bridal shower at Stella New Hope. Zack & Shyanne were so easy to work with and made sure that we discussed every detail of the day. Everything was executed perfectly. The food was delicious and the room was so bright, warm and happy. Definitely order the honey lavender chicken! We had a great experience!!
Carly D
5.0
4/12/2024
5 stars all the way!
Zack and his team could not have done a better job. We felt so taken care of not only day of but during the whole process leading up to wedding day! We were never without food or drink and if we needed anything at all one of the team members was ON IT! Not to mention, they were all just so fun and polite.
Additionally, Stella offers a beautiful backdrop for photos/ceremony and the food was incredible.
Nicole C
5.0
11/21/2023
We are so glad we chose Stella for our wedding! The venue is stunning and the food and cocktails are amazing! The wedding staff is so professional, so attentive, and just incredible at their job. They made our wedding day run so smoothly it was easy to relax and enjoy the day.
Sarah P
5.0
10/09/2023
My fiancé and I had our wedding of 90 guests at Stella on September 23. We wanted an intimate wedding at a modern style venue and Stella was our answer! The pictures online can’t capture the amazing view and atmosphere that Stella offers. Make the trip to New Hope and let Zack, the events director, walk you through your wedding day and you won’t want to look at any other venues. The level of care and attention to detail that Zack and his event staff (Shyanne & Luis to name a few!) showed throughout the planning process was so appreciated. No question was too small and when we ran into issues, like torrential rain on our wedding day, the staff jumped into action with a backup plan for our ceremony and everything was still as perfect as I could’ve hoped. Our guests raved about the food and loved the indoor/outdoor space for cocktail hour. Zack and his team transformed my minimal decor into something I couldn’t have imagined. All around, my dream wedding and I wouldn’t have changed a thing.
An extra note: Stella has a sister property called Carriage House of New Hope with 3 luxury suites that is only a block away. This is where our bridal party got ready and where we did our first look and majority of pictures. It is another beautiful location that really elevated our whole wedding weekend.
Dom P
5.0
2/26/2023
Stella of New Hope is truly my new favorite place! We had our wedding welcome party event at Stella the night before our actual wedding and it was amazing! Great service, great events team, great food, and so on.
From the moment we reached out to inquire about the event, we had quick response times and the event staff went above and beyond to help us create a magical night. The event spaces are awesome and versatile. Also the price for what you are getting is unmatched in the area.
Our event space was right on the water and it was a huge hit with our guests! Just an amazing experience overall. I know they do actual weddings as well but we had too many guests or we would've looked here for that too.
Elisabeth F
5.0
10/31/2022
We did our welcome reception at stella and the staff was so great. We did a cocktail style meal, and they kept the stations filled the entire time and the food was so good. I wish we could do it all again!
Katie B
5.0
10/29/2022
We cannot thank Zack, and the entire staff at Stella enough. We had our wedding there in October, and every detail of the day was perfectly planned and made for the most amazing celebration. Everyone's kindness and helpfulness leading up to the big day was so appreciated. Zack is extremely responsive to every question that comes up, and made our day so seamless. We loved the ceremony outside, the beautiful ballroom and views, and the incredible drinks, food, and overall service. We loved and would highly recommend booking Stella and opting for the family style meal. Such a great deal for an amazing venue, location, and experience. Can't say enough about Stella of New Hope!
Rich C
5.0
10/28/2022
My wife and I hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at Stella. Their ballroom is incredible. We didn't have to do anything, they took care of everything. Selvi and Shyanne made suer my guests were happy the entire time. The food was INCREDIBLE, worth booking just for the food. Highly recommend.
Bekah N
5.0
10/25/2022
We are so happy that we chose Stella - it was just amazing. Zach and Silvie made our day so seemless. The space is just so beautiful, we had our ceremony right between Stella and the playhouse, right on the river. All of my guests commented on how good the food was, and how the staff was so on point. We loved it!!
Brittany D
5.0
10/11/2022
From the moment we first toured the venue to the end of our wedding, Zack and his team (especially Shyanne and Sylvia) answered every question and made the process so easy. They were so personable and attentive the whole day, everything went off without a hitch. Our guests raved about the atmosphere, food, and service all night! The venue is beautiful on its own but the staff really made it the perfect place to get married. We couldn’t recommend Stella more!
Charles G
5.0
10/10/2022
My husband and I had our reception at Stella, and it was incredible. Zach and the team at Stella made our experienc so easy and wonderful. Our guests raved about the food. I wish we could do it all again
Patty D
5.0
9/22/2022
Zach and his staff made planning our event so easy. They were very attentive day of and every guest commented how wonderful the staff was and the venue is just stunning.
Rebekah N
5.0
9/12/2022
Everything was just perfect! Zach, Shyanne, Selvi, Megan, and all of the staff at Stella were wonderful to work with. They are flexible, caring, and attentive. They did everything they could to ensure that my wedding ran smoothly. My guests kept complimenting the food, drink, atmosphere, and friendly staff all night long. I definitely recommend Stella for your wedding reception.
Also, the room I used is handicap accessible.
Molly L
5.0
8/20/2022
Excellent service from Zachary and his staff. The venue is beautiful by the river and food and service was 5 stars. We were able to enjoy our event. I highly recommend
response 08/20/2022
Hey Molly,
Thank you so much for the kind words, we're so glad you had an amazing experie...
nce with us!
Sarah H
5.0
6/20/2022
Stunning! Amazing food. Amazing space. Truly beautiful.
Kristen H
5.0
5/16/2022
We had our wedding (ceremony & reception) at Stella of New Hope, and while the weather wasn't great, EVERYTHING else was! I can't say enough good things about the team at Stella! Zach, was our wedding coordinator and his team on site was just amazing. He was super helpful & responsive during the planning process, and executed the event without a hitch. Of course, the food was amazing, not your typical wedding food experience, everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the entree stations to the dessert spread was delicious! The venue is beautiful, sitting right on the river, and the venue itself is beautifully decorated. I really can't praise them enough, I highly recommend Stella for any special event you're planning. They are true professionals!
Nicole C
5.0
3/31/2022
My husband and I absolutely LOVED Stella of New Hope. The entire wedding planning process was really simple and straightforward, from the start of our venue search all the way through to the day after the wedding- all thanks to the amazing team of wedding coordinators that work at Stella! We felt like a king and queen the day of, with every little detail taken care of. We could tell the coordinators really cared about making our day perfect! The venue itself is beautiful, from the riverfront promenade ceremony to cocktail hour on the covered deck to the beautiful ballroom for dinner & dancing. For all these perks, the price really wasn't bad either. We wouldn't change a single thing about the entire wedding planning process or the day of the wedding. HIGHLY recommend, you won't regret it!
Caroline F
5.0
10/30/2021
We held our Welcome Party at Stella and it was absolutely perfect. We took advantage of the indoor/outdoor functionality of the space and our guests felt very safe to enjoy themselves. The food was delicious too!
Pamela O
5.0
10/19/2021
Stella Restaurant and staff was absolutely awesome! They worked together to make sure everything was just as we wanted. Friendly, kind, caring people to say the least. I asked and they went above and beyond to help make our day the best. Thank you again!!!!!
Christa M
5.0
10/06/2021
My husband and I booked with Stella pre-Covid, in Jan. 2020 for a Dec. 2020 date. Then Covid happened, and we changed our date and 2020 plans due to the pandemic. The team at Stella was so helpful and patient with us while we navigated what we wanted our reception-turned-one-year-anniversary party to be in Sept. 2021. When we originally booked, Zack was not our contact but he did a great job jumping right in at the end of 2020 and getting caught up on what we were planning and hoping to do. He was very helpful in shaping the event we had, which we completely changed a few weeks before our due to low RSVPs. He was very patient while we changed almost every detail because of this. We ended up going ahead with a family-style meal on their street-level space, open to the promenade, and it could not have been more perfect. The food (tip: get the fried pickles passed app), the layout of the tables, the drinks, everything. The views are spectacular: our guests were outside taking in the views well into the night. Our guests were completely satisfied the entire time and could not stop raving about the food and beauty of the space. Zack, Rashard (the catering manager) and the entire staff at Stella are tremendous. Zach made sure that I, my husband, even our families had everything we needed and were never without food, drinks, or anything. We cannot recommend Zack, Rashard and Stella enough, we cannot thank them enough for making our event (2 years in the making!) so wonderful, perfect and worth the wait.
Kristie B
5.0
5/30/2021
My husband and I got engaged in January 2020 and had just started looking at wedding venues when COVID hit. We wandered into Stella before everything shut down and loved it for its food, views of the Delaware River, and iconic backdrop of the Bucks County Playhouse. After a difficult summer, we booked our May 2021 wedding with Stella in the fall of 2020. Shortly thereafter, Stella hired a new event manager - Zack. Zack was so helpful in bringing our wedding vision to life. He have us helpful suggestions about timing for the day and decor and worked with us to make sure we could have the best day possible with the COVID restrictions. On the day of our wedding, Zack kept everything and everyone organized - we didn't have to worry about a thing! Our reception on the green between Stella and the Playhouse was beautiful. We had perfect weather and our small group of guests (67 in total) fit perfectly in the space. At the reception, Stella's waitstaff was incredible - our guests wanted for nothing. My husband and I thought the food was amazing (especially the ceviche and the beef coulotte with chimichurri sauce) and we heard rave reviews from our guests. We held our reception in the Promenade on the first level of Stella to take advantage of its outdoor event capacity to meet the COVID restrictions. I was skeptical about the space at first, but it was perfect for an intimate wedding and gave our guests the chance to spend time outside on a beautiful night. We were able to arrange valet parking for our guests to make things as easy as possible for them. We had a great time and really appreciate Zack and his team. We highly recommend Stella for a wedding or any event!
TarynAnn B
5.0
5/28/2021
Zach, his staff, and the entire Stella team did an incredible job bringing our microwedding vision to life! Zach is incredibly well versed and has a keen eye for decor and style, and was able to shape and execute a lovely evening for us and our guests. Stella brought the space at The Carriage House to life and created an intimate, gorgeous setting for us to celebrate our nuptials. The food was incredible-the chefs live grilled on site-and every detail was perfectly tended to. I cannot recommend Stella, Zach, and his staff enough. Thank you so, so much for such an incredible and intimate wedding.
Bethany M
5.0
5/19/2021
Zachary and the staff at Stella did an incredible job. It’s nerve wrecking trying to explain what you want and how you want it and putting all your trust in another’s hands. All said and done, they exceeded my expectations on our wedding day and everything was absolutely perfect ! Shout out to Zachary and the amazing waitstaff that worked our May 15th wedding- highly recommend This venue for a beautiful unforgettable wedding.
Alanna S
5.0
5/19/2021
Thank you so much, Zack!
You are amazing, professional, attentive, kind, and on point with getting back to emails, calls, changes and concerns.
You made our wedding beautiful and more than what we expected!
Thank you to all the staff! You guys are incredible!
The ambiance was perfection!
Cannot thank you enough for making our experience everything!
Janet B
5.0
4/13/2021
Our micro wedding experience with Stella was absolutely out of this world! Zack was so amazing to work with and so incredibly responsive and communicative!
Brooke A
5.0
4/12/2021
As soon as my husband and I parked our car at the gorgeous Stella restaurant, overlooking the water in gorgeous New Hope, we knew that this would be our venue! We wanted to choose a venue with a stylish, elegant feel. The event manager, Zack, was always there to guide our journey. When we first met with him, he talked us through the trajectory of our wedding from start to finish. He took a considerable amount of time to thoroughly walk us through and answer any questions that we had. He was persistent in communication, which was great for me because I always had a question pop up! While planning, Zack gave the most incredible ideas for our food, ambiance and overall structure to our special day. Most importantly, he always reminded us that this was OUR day. The food and service is excellent at Stella. The classy style, meticulous attention to detail, stunning views and overall sophisticated experience... it was everything we asked for. On my wedding day, I felt relaxed and I never had to worry. The coordinator was there every step of the way, guiding me. What I appreciated most was the time I had to celebrate with my husband. We had a gorgeous first look, a beautiful moment together after the ceremony and such a perfect, memorable reception. I also would like to add that we searched for a venue that also had hotel accommodations, and staying at the attached Ghost Light Inn was satisfactory! My husband and I continue to go to the Stella restaurant, as the food is exquisite... and so beautiful! There is not one thing I would have changed. If you are looking for an absolutely breathtaking spot, then choose Stella!
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