The Gables at Chadds Ford

rtage. Now the reasons for why this venue gets 3 stars: -The turn over is very high for staff: my husband and I had booked the venue back in March of 2021. Since signing the contract to our wedding day (May 2022) we had 3 event coordinator changes with the final change being about 2 weeks prior to our wedding. Every time the staff changed we were never alerted and only found out due to calling the venue (as they never responded via emails). -It was always a fight to get our contract which was already signed to be honored - with each staff change we were constantly having to make sure all details were accounted for and even we (as a couple) noticed missing details the day of our wedding (pasta course was skipped, none of the staff really ran any behind the scenes timeline etc.). Furthermore, we had to re-negotiate previously agreed upon pricing details of our contract (e.g. cost of signature drink and champagne for toasts) with each staff changeover. This includes the final staff change, only 1 week prior to our event.

t. Don't waste your time with Gables.

s now telling me our reception needs to end an hour earlier than we originally discussed, shorting us an hour of open bar that we've already paid for. He says it only matters what we discussed with Cathy if I have it in writing. BE CAREFUL! This new team is nothing like the old one and things have gone downhill fast since Cathy left. Get everything in writing!!

ly high here. You will go months without an email update. We changed our date to later in the year due to Covid and was told that the date was held and deposit received (we assumed they used part of our already existing deposit to hold the date as a courtesy considering the run around we had received), only to find out later that it was not, and now we have 6 months to throw together a backyard bash. Honestly, it'll be far less stressful than chasing The Gables for communication. We're out a few grand, so I want to prevent others from making the same mistake.

ew date of May 16th 2021 was rescheduled. I reached out numerous times to check in and was passed off between three different people. It was not until April 2021 when I had to reach out again to find out what was happening & was informed I was passed off yet again to a forth person. I emailed her and tried to set up a meeting, with nothing planned and less than a month away from my wedding. I was deeply offended when I called for this meeting & my venue staff was not aware that I was an out of state bride. I had to set up the zoom meeting, which was postponed due to technical issues on Gables part. We had a phone call later discussing as much as we could and I sent a detailed email going over everything afterwards. We also scheduled our rehearsal dinner during this meeting so we would be able to eat & practice for the next day. I was told I would be receiving up to date documents, which I never received but I let it go. On Friday, May 14th I was called after 6:30pm and told that I was now being passed to someone else, my FIFTH person. I met the person assisting with my wedding that I had been planning for over a year and a half the night my wedding, which is insane. When I dropped off the groom's cake the morning of May 15th, our reservation for rehearsal was added into Gables computer in front of us. We were told we were not forgotten, but that is the way we felt. Surprisingly that night we were put up in the venue area, sectioned off with an unsupported wall that was installed incorrectly and did fall over at one point. Someone could have been seriously injured. I felt like we were intruding on the night wedding and sympathized with the bride. Our service that night was upsetting. If Gables was unable to host our rehearsal, I would've liked to know that beforehand and find somewhere else to do it. We had to continually ask for drink refills. I went to the bar and got a pitcher of water for the table. Food on the menu was not available. We even had a guest almost choke on an uncooked ravioli. We did not make it a big deal or want to make a scene in front of our guests. It was also never communicated with us that the ceremony space would be in use the whole night of to rehearsal dinner. Again, if we would have known this, we would have booked somewhere else for rehearsal. Instead, we had to rush through a small rehearsal under the stairs which was unorganized. We were assured that the night wedding would be torn down and would arrive at a clean venue. This was not the case. Instead of enjoying my morning in the bridal suite getting ready with my friends and family, I was stressed running around making sure everything was done. The venue is clearly unorganized and understaffed. When I originally made my contract, I was told not to hire a coordinator. I wish I had and regret this. We had further issues with our vendor meals and the buffet opening late. This pushed back our schedule and interfered with photography. After reading recent and current reviews the restaurant is receiving, I am not surprised at all anymore with the service I received. The Gables is losing its reputation and this is upsetting. I really believed in this venue and as a bride was let down.

ay. The food is absolutely phenomenal and everyone raved about it after. Everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the main course were amazing. In planning our wedding for the past year with Kelly and Carol (the coordinator and decorator) they did an amazing job in making the planning process easy. Unfortunately they were no longer with the company the day of. Nick and staff took over the job and were very professional and did everything they could to make this day special. We unfortunately had some discrepancies with management post wedding due to covid and our wedding contract. We would still highly recommend this venue for your event.

we did not want to and they had all the perfect options for the farmhouse kind of setting that it was. In the end the guests, myself, and most importantly my wife (the bride) could not have possibly been happier with our experience here. I cannot imagine a better place to have a wedding

know what details I needed or how to organize them to make that dream a reality. Carol and Kelly and the entire Gables staff were able to take my limited vision and turn it into what I could only imagine in my head. The process of planning this wedding was almost entirely stress-free due to the knowledge and professionalism of everyone we worked with here. I was able to rent most of the decorations from the venue and drop off a few of my own decorations the night before, and when I showed up on the day of the wedding, everything was set up beautifully, better than I could have ever imagined! The details that they incorporated throughout the venue were absolutely perfect and were small things that I never would have thought of including, if it weren’t for their expertise. The Gables staff also worked with our other vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding. To top it all off, the food and drink selection was fantastic and we did not have to worry about hiring a separate caterer. We have heard countless times from our guests that ours was one of the most well-organized, fun, and beautiful weddings that they have attended. Thank you so SO much to everyone at The Gables for making our experience so beautiful, fun, and stress-free!!

helped make our wedding vision come to life and make it the most perfect day ever. Throughout the planning process Kelly and Carol were very responsive and worked with us to make everything just the way we wanted it. The day of the wedding the staff was very attentive and ensured that we and our guests had everything we needed from start to finish. The food is mouth wateringly delicious and out of this world! Every single one of my guests loved the venue, the food, and the staff. I could go on all day about how incredible the Gables at Chadds Ford is… they delivered on everything they promised and then some. It was absolutely the right choice and I highly recommend it to everyone!! Thank you so much Carol and Kelly for making our wedding so very memorable and special!!

the efficient way the staff worked behind the scene. We had read tons of reviews about how wonderful the staff is during weddings and they were absolutely right! Kelly was on top of things from the start, from our first visit to the last bit of clean-up at the end. She handled all of our frantic phone calls in the weeks before the wedding with grace and efficiency and was extremely flexible and reassuring. She was very visible during the hours before the ceremony and kept everything running smoothly. She even jumped in and took care of a few things that we forgot to do in our distracted and excited states! All of the staff were professional and achieved the perfect balance between being right on hand and yet still out of the way. I was amazed at how easy they all made it look but I know they were working their bottoms off! The final surprise was how affordable it was. I kept expecting some hidden charge but it never came. My daughter had the romantic wedding of her dreams and we were able to stay within our budget. I have been telling everyone about The Gables and highly recommend it! It’s definitely a hidden gem of the Philadelphia area.

while looking the most exquisite in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

ponsive, especially to all my random emails the whole timeline from booking to day of. The food at The Gables is DELICIOUS and I could write long mouthwatering reviews about every dish there but I will sum it up and say you and the guests will not be disappointed or hungry! The venue itself is stunning and just the right classic and rustic feel. The bridal suite was perfect, accommodating, and chill, and we were happy to hang and get ready there the day of. We had the ceremony outside in front of the beautiful waterfall under the lush pergola. The reception area was perfect and the staff and servers were wonderful. One thing I truly appreciated is that I didn't have to do any "DIY" stuff, they have random pallets and barrels and lanterns and things that you can rent (for way cheaper than buying) so that I didn't have to do any projects or even buy and then have a bunch of random stuff left over after the wedding. Carol is one of the best humans on this planet (but honestly everyone at the Gables is!). Thank you so much Gables! Just stop looking and book this place!

We rented almost all of our decorations from the Gables, and we loved every piece! The food was delicious, the service was great, everyone was wonderful. Nothing but 100% positive things to say about these people and this venue! We would absolutely recommend them for your next rustic elegant event :) thank you to the entire Gables team, you guys are amazing!!!!

t staff. We did feel like some of the coordination was spotty at times, but overall we truly had a great experience! I would absolutely recommend this spot to anyone looking for an exceptional wedding experience :)

ork with. They made a very stressful process into something that was fun and organized. All of our emails and phone calls were returned quickly so we never felt like we weren't in contact in the days and weeks leading up to the big day. Every single guest came up to us and gave amazing compliments about the food. It is fantastic! We had our rehearsal dinner there the night before and that food was amazing as well. There is no way any other venue could have been as perfect as The Gables. If you're still searching for a wedding venue, stop searching now and call Kelly to book at The Gables! You will not be disappointed.

d the venue nearly two years prior to our wedding date and were very happy with the process from the tasting to the final walk-thru. We loved that all food was prepared on site, that The Gables took care of the alcohol and room set up, plus had many extra items to rent in order to add additional ambiance to our day. We opted for a garden ceremony, rented the covered patio for cocktails, and had our reception in their wedding venue - everything was perfect! Thank you to the staff at The Gables for making our wedding day so special. We've received nothing but positive feedback from our guests and are so happy we chose such a unique and lovely venue.

re kind, calm, organized and available whenever we had a question and were prompt with their replies. They readily met with us whenever we needed and kept in touch with us in the months leading up to our big day. Kelly made sure our day ran seamlessly; there was nothing we worried about. The grounds were impeccable, the wait staff professional and attentive, the food DELICIOUS (and served piping hot - so important!), and the reception room beautiful, cozy, charming, and romantic. We loved every moment of our big day at the Gables. The only small caveat we have for future newlyweds is to ask Sam and Kelly early and often about their microphone (for the outside ceremony.) It was difficult trying to figure out if it was going to be provided and when it was, the volume was close to inaudible. It was a minor glitch, but it may be something to consider. Thank you so much, Kelly, Sam, and Carol, etc. We are blessed to have chosen the Gables!! Tess and Caitlin

ecial event. The Gables is a beautiful venue and made for the perfect place to celebrate the bride. But, the attention in detail was truly a result of the staff, led by Carol. Carol and her staff were hands-on from the moment we arrived to set-up and ensured that everything was impeccable and beautiful. The food was fresh, delicious, and professionally prepared and served. Our bartender was friendly and kind. It was an affair we'll always remember and I'm looking forward to future events at The Gables. Cheers!

pecially those looking for an intimate and personal experience.

shed reception room on my wedding day, I was brought to tears! Every single part of our day was perfection! In addition to how incredibly beautiful everything was, I have never heard more praise about food at a wedding!! I must have heard 50 times from my guests about how incredible their meals were! Every single detail of our day was handled with such care, it is evident that Kelly, Carol, and their teams have a true passion for what they do. If you want your day to be unique, lively, and taste amazing, this is your venue!!

what they do and it shows. They took care of every little detail that we requested. It truly was awesome. We received SO many compliments from our guests. Our daughter and son-in-law are thrilled with how everything turned out. Do not hesitate to have your event at The Gables at Chadds Ford!

, could not have been more perfect. The outdoor area and barn for the reception were just gorgeous. I loved being able to get ready in the bridal suite. I could not recommend it here enough