The Gables at Chadds Ford

r replacement, Angela. Someone else, Kavon, has stepped in and is 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!!

he Gables part to let us know this. The turnover must be insanely 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.

June 14th 2020 wedding. COVID-19 postponed this wedding and a new 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.

one was professional and helpful in asking what we needed that day. 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.

process. We did not need to bring any of our own decorations if 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

rmhouse” wedding (which The Gables fit perfectly), but I didn't 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!!

and Carol from the Gables are two absolutely amazing women, who 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!!

about both from our guests! But what our guests didn’t see was 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.

ess-free and beautiful. The Gables was the most budget friendly while looking the most exquisite in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

loving family, everyone was very organized and consistently responsive, 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!

ly take care in making your day exactly what you want it to be. 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!!!!

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they had been to and a good deal of that had to do with the great 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 :)

h Kelly, Kayla and Carol. They were all so helpful and easy to work 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.

ous food, and the turnkey service offered by the venue. We booked 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.

e, and Kelly and Sam were with us every step of the way. They were 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

d I highly recommend The Gables for weddings, showers, or any special 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!

They were so much fun to work with and did an excellent job!

ood, and employees. I would recommend this venue to everyone, especially those looking for an intimate and personal experience.

d Carol absolutely nailed it. When Carol walked me into the finished 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!!

ional. Communication was excellent. They are passionate about 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!

e all ran smoothly on the day. The food, atmosphere, and service, 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

rticularly Sam and Carol. They made my wedding day so special and they were a delight to have with us through the process and the day of!! The food is incredible. The venue is gorgeous. They worked so hard and did it so cheerfully! Even the servers/wait staff are kind, professional and a joy to work with. This venue is a goldmine! It’s beautiful, fabulous staff, fair pricing... I could go on. Definitely worth every penny!

ues and visited the Gables, we fell in love with it and knew it would be our venue. Aside from its great look, the banquet staff was extremely kind, knowledgeable, and helped us immensely. Kelly, Samantha, and Carol worked with us on everything, walking us through the planning process, accommodating our budget and quirky requests, and ultimately pulling off a fantastic wedding reception and ceremony (our ceremony was in the beautiful garden outside). Carol, who inspired confidence from our first meeting, not only brought to life our vision for the decor of the venue, but then went above and beyond, exceeding all of our expectations. Both the reception and ceremony settings looked beautiful. I cannot recommend the Gables enough. A bride wants her wedding to be a memorable experience, and the Gables staff made it a resounding success. The guests could not stop talking about how wonderful everything looked, how good the food was, and how much fun they were having during and after the wedding. Both my husband and I cannot stop talking about how well everything went.

one. We really loved being able to pick out every single component of our wedding, from the decorations, details, appetizers, etc, and understand the costs of everything upfront. Working with the Gables staff was almost like having a wedding coordinator, but without the added cost. Our guests also loved the venue and everyone had a really great time. Overall, beautiful space with amazing and helpful staff.

perfect from beginning to end. The attention to detail blew us away and they set up the indoor and outdoor spaces more beautifully than we could have imagined, without any direction from us at all! The entire planning process was seamless and we knew we were in good hands. The food was incredible, as always, and our guests raved about how amazing the entire wedding was. The only negative was when we had to leave at the end of the night! We would highly recommend The Gables to every engaged couple out there looking to have a stunningly romantic, intimate wedding. We wish we could do it all again! THANK YOU for making our dreams come true!!!

e and all its workers our coordinator Sarah was the best very patient very informative worked with us on everything and The Decorator Allison as I stated executed our vision perfectly. Very reasonably priced I would recommend this venue to anyone okay

as just as amazing for our rehearsal dinner which we also had here, with food selections different from what we had at the wedding. Every single item on the menu was delicious! The wedding coordinators were great to work with, and the prices are quite reasonable for such a unique space. It does not feel like your standard banquet hall--it has its own historic, timeless charm that left an impression on everyone who was a part of the day. We are so happy we chose The Gables for our wedding!

amantha are FANTASTIC to work with. They are responsive, flexible and accommodating. They paid attention to all the details that were important to us and set up the space exactly how we had it pictured in our heads. Every guest of our wedding has said the location was beautiful, food was fantastic and the service was excellent. We couldn't be happier with our selection of The Gables for our wedding reception.

accommodating to all our wishes, from setting up long tables, to having a sparkler send off, and everything in between. Our ceremony and cocktail hour were in the courtyard, which has breathtaking landscaping and a beautiful terrace Inside, our reception had a very rustic look and was decorated beautifully. There is also an adorable cottage where the bridal party got ready, which made it very convenient to do everything all in one place. The food was delicious, from the appetizers to the main course. Guests were also a given a fairly big portion! Many guests raved about how good the food was. In addition, Kelly and Sam made sure everything ran smoothly and happened in a timely manner. They were very helpful with creating a timeline. We are still getting compliments saying what a wonderful wedding it was. Beautiful place, fantastic food, amazing staff! Would highly recommend.

ommodated. Even though it was down-pouring on the day of our wedding and we had to use a tent for the ceremony, the event went off without a hitch and was our dream wedding! Great food, great location, great service, great people.

rock Ann). The food came out hot, and absolutely delicious. The service was well timed and people couldn't get enough of the fresh rolls and honey butter! The staff made sure I ate and checked in regularly to make sure everything was perfect. The even collected the decor at the end of the night so I could pick it up the following day. I would highly recommend The Gables to any bride & groom looking for the perfect wedding venue!

venues are rustic elegance at it's best! They have an amazing selection of rental items too! And the food is absolutely amazing! I could not get more compliments from guests for what an amazing wedding it was at The Gables!

vent can be. My only complaint would be that when we made an appointment to pay a deposit and book the venue months ago we drove for an hour and couldn't find anyone there to help us. Almost didn't want to select the venue after the experience, but SO glad we went with it anyway. Very happy with the Gables overall!

the barn. I loved the rustic feel of the Gables, I thought everything about it was just gorgeous! We had an early ceremony, 10am, so getting everyone ready in time was hectic. The two young girls who were helping us were fantastic. They kept us all on time, and running smoothly! I believe the only hiccup we had was a few days prior, I had arranged to meet the main event coordinator to go over entrances, sign/decoration placement, ect and she mistook this meeting as us just dropping everything off. Her assistance who helped us the day of were there that day and helped us settle everything. The food was wonderful, and were just the right portion sizes for lunch. The Gables overall was very affordable. I was seven months pregnant at the time of our wedding and we were on a tight budget. For 65 guests i believe we spent around $12,000.

y (the event planner) and Ann (the owner) were amazing to work with. We were fortunate enough to have the entire venue to ourselves. We had our wedding ceremony in the meticulously decorated ballroom upstairs. Our cocktail party was downstairs at the bar and in the restaurant. We then went back upstairs for our dinner and dancing. Our food was incredible. I will never forget the bacon wrapped shrimp!! We opted to have steak and crab cakes and everyone loved them. Our cake was DELICIOUS!! Weddings can be very stressful...Ann and Kelly made sure every detail was covered. My wife and I were 100% free to enjoy the day. We are going back tonight to celebrate our anniversary and we couldn't be more excited to see the staff. To anyone considering this venue for an important event, rest assured this team will make sure you get the event of your dreams.

sts loved it there. Kelly, Samantha and Alex were the best, we didn't have to worry about a thing everything was taken care of for us that day. I had bought a bunch of decorations that went along with the rustic feel of that room, but quite frankly I didn't even need them. They had so many of their own lanterns and candles (that actually matched the ones I bought exactly). I would highly recommend having a wedding there-nowadays every wedding/banquet facility feels the same, almost boring. The Gables banquet room truly has an elegant, unique feel to it than all the other places we looked at. Us and our guests loved it!

the rustic-chic atmosphere we were looking for. Gables also charges a la carte - so we got charged for nothing we didn't want which we liked a lot. First I have to say the service from everyone that I worked with up-to and day-of was outstanding. Kelly and Sam were awesome, and Ann and Alex were so helpful during the day! Everyone there truly loves what they do and it shows. I thought it was so helpful that they 'spruced' up my decorations by filling in matching ones. They filled in any gaps my wood rounds left with their own, set up extra candles, extra votives, basically anything extra that the design needed. Overall the food was quite good. The s'mores station was a huge hit with my guests. I will say the filets were almost all overcooked, but that does tend to happen at weddings when food is cooked en masse. I had so many people tell me how beautiful the venue was. The lights hanging inside the reception hall really gave it the glow we were looking for. The team was really flexible with what our vision was for the day. Our dog was our ring bearer and a lot of places didn't allow pets, but Kelly and the team didn't bat an eye when we told them that was a must-have for our day. We also ordered the Level 2 open bar package - we have a, shall we say, enthusiastic group when it comes to drinking? Yet a number of people commented to me that the bartenders did a great job of not being light on the mixed drinks. I will also mention that we had our rehearsal dinner here too on the upper patio. What a beautiful place to enjoy family and friends with the stone walls and foliage all around you. Food was excellent for the rehearsal dinner, and the staff was tolerant of some of our more well-lubricated guests :-) Overall this was an awesome place to have our wedding. We keep saying that we wish we could go back and do it all over again, we had so much fun. Thanks to the Gables for a great, once-in-a-lifetime experience!

s, how great and friendly the service was and how beautiful the The Gables is, especially the reception. We loved the food so much that we already went back to have dinner, 3 weeks after getting married. It felt magical and I'm so glad my husband and I decided to get married there. We will be eating there frequently from now on!

utiful, and was seamless from start to finish. Kelly was awesome throughout the entire planning stage, and really worked with us to ensure that we had the things we desired, while staying within budget. The night before the wedding we were able to drop everything off at the Gables - something that didn't happen until 11pm and yet the whole team was accommodating and did not mind that we were there so late. Tommy, Alex, and Sam were instrumental in making sure that everything was executed flawlessly on the day of the wedding. They had everything set up as I envisioned, and required very little guidance in the matter. My mom stopped by the morning of, and everything was basically done with nothing left to do. We elected to go with mini cheesecake desserts, rather than a traditional cake, and they set up a dessert table more beautifully than I ever would have imagined. The appetizers and entrees were fantastic, and our guests are still raving about the food to this day. The price for everything, particularly food, is much lower than most in the Philadelphia area, and yet you don't compromise one bit. They even have a closet full of things available to decorate with, such as mason jars and various signs, which helped us cut costs without ending up with a bunch of decorations that we would not need after the wedding. We loved the Gables and recommend it to anyone!

ready beautiful! The workers there are awesome! Very courteous and flexible! We had our ceremony out back along with cocktail hour, the reception was above the restaurant. We also held our rehearsal in the outdoor patio. The chef is amazing! The food was awesome for both events. Working with the Gables was great! We would highly recommend this venue.

met her, in November, until the big day. My daughter, her fiance, and I were going to look at two other venues after seeing the Gables, but once we saw the gorgeous outdoor wedding area, reception area, and great bridal suite, our minds were made up. We didn't need to see any other place! Kelly and her assistant, Sam, answered all of my daughters questions, and made sure that everything went smoothly and perfectly. The outdoor ceremony area was gorgeous, with flowers everywhere, surrounding the stone wall, with the waterfall. The staff were very attentive, and made us feel really comfortable. Tommy kept us fed and happy as we spent the day getting ready in the lovely on site bridal suite. The cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, was lovely, out on the patio and deck. The reception area, inside, had rustic charm, beautiful wood floors, and wooden gables in the ceiling. It felt open and airy. No decorations were needed other than some flowers on the tables. Little white lights were provided by the venue. The cake table had pretty candles to set it off. The food was delicious. One of our guests said it was the best wedding food he had ever eaten!!! All of our friends and family couldn't get over how absolutely lovely everything was. They said that they had all driven by The Gables, but never realized what an absolutely gorgeous wedding venue it was! I highly recommend The Gables, in Chadds Ford, if you are looking for a lovely outdoor/indoor wedding venue, which is rustic, yet charming, and doesn't need a lot of decorating. My daughter made some cute chalkboard signs she placed around the venue. If you or your daughter/son are planning a wedding for the spring, summer, or fall, check out the Gables, you will be very happy you did!!!