The Best Historic Estate & Mansion Wedding Venues in West Chester, PA

The Best Historic Estate & Mansion Wedding Venues in West Chester, PA

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8 Wedding Venues in West Chester, PA

Historic estates, mansions
150-200 guests
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Cairnwood Estate 

5.0

Bryn Athyn, PA
  • Up to 230 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

For over a century, Cairnwood has been hosting wedding receptions within its halls. The tradition began with John and Gertrude Pitcairn opening their home for a marriage celebration in 1896. Today, the Estate is available for sit-down dinners with 200 guests or an opulent stations-style event for up to 275. The graciousness of the Estate provides a setting that departs from the ordinary with endless indoor and outdoor possibilities. The distinguished architecture, terraces, grand staircase, balconies, and flowering gardens inspire couples to welcome guests into their own spacious mansion for a unique and memorable celebration.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Space for a large guest list
  • Natural elegance with open spaces

Venue considerations

  • Limited cleanup and setup services
  • No free parking
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
The team at Cairnwood was great to work with from our first tour til our wedding day. They are very helpful with finding additional vendors including hotel blocks and shuttles. We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to this venue!
Karli K., a year ago
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John James Audubon Center 

5.0

Audubon, PA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $25,000
  • Offer

The John James Audubon Center in Audubon, PA, offers a stunning, serene setting for your dream wedding. Surrounded by 175 acres of picturesque landscapes, our venue blends natural beauty with elegance, making it the perfect backdrop for your special day. With breathtaking views of meadows, woodlands, and tranquil surroundings, the center offers both outdoor ceremonies beneath a canopy of trees and a charming, light-filled event space for your reception. Your wedding will be unforgettable in this peaceful and scenic setting. Our dedicated team of professionals will work with you to ensure every detail is perfectly tailored to your vision, from seamless event planning to personalized touches. The Audubon Center offers a unique blend of natural splendor and sophisticated amenities, making it the ideal location for your wedding day. Let us help you create a wedding day that reflects your unique love story in a place as beautiful and timeless as your commitment to each other.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Classic, vintage atmosphere
  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Creates a sense of togetherness

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
My fiancé and I were looking for a rustic wedding venue, not a ballroom, preferably a venue with space to be outside (weather permitting). We visited a few options in the Philly area and fell in love with the John James Audubon Center! The space offers SO many options for an outdoor or indoor ceremony. They host receptions in the pavilion which is open with huge windows and firepits outside! The site is beautiful, and everyone we’ve worked with has been immensely helpful! After officially booking for our October 2024 wedding, we planned to visit with our parents. What was originally intended to be a quick stroll around the grounds turned into an impromptu tour with the venue manage. She answered all of our parents' questions and even brought out photo books of previous weddings for us to flip through together. With the wedding right around the corner now, we could not be more thrilled with our decision and can't wait to be there next month to celebrate our big day!
Jaime S., a year ago
Chester County History Center 

5.0

West Chester, PA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,200

Chester County History Center is an exceptional and unique historic wedding venue located in the heart of downtown West Chester, PA. Convenient to Hotel Warner, boutique shops, galleries and restaurants and minutes away from major Brandywine Valley attractions, our venue is the perfect spot to make history together! This beautiful historic building, offering many photo opportunities, was built for the YMCA in 1908, then purchased and renovated by CCHC in 1993. Your guests will also have access to the award winning museum's many galleries in Horticultural Hall, designed by Thomas Ustick Walter and built in 1849. This building has the distinction of housing the first Pennsylvania women's rights convention in 1852 among other influential historic events and performances by well-known 19th century entertainers.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Historic touches
  • Flexible event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Couple must handle cleanup and setup
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
We always love working with Chester County History Center. Since it's right in the heart of downtown West Chester, the location is wonderful and a stone's throw from everything that West Chester has to offer! Cindi is a breath of fresh air - always professional, helpful, responsive, and friendly - everything you'd want in a coordinator! Highly recommend!
Nicole C Matlack Florist, 5 years ago
Radley Run Country Club 

5.0

West Chester, PA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

Radley Run Country Club is proud to boast some of the area’s most unique facilities in which to accommodate bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions. The charm and character of our 19th century facilities, sprawling grounds, and mansion will envelop you and your guests in a rustic ambiance.We specialize in personalized and intimate events. Our experienced and accommodating staff will ensure everything is perfect for you and your guests. Plus, our Executive Chef of over 30 years will design a menu that is so tasteful your guest will be talking about it for years to come.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Picturesque garden backdrop
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Full catering menu to choose from

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Radley Run Country Club is a wedding planners dream venue! The versatility of this beautiful venue with their multiple locations for getting ready, ceremony and cocktail hour and their beautiful ballroom coupled with the highly communicative, accommodating and friendly team makes this venue one I easily recommend to all of my clients! This hidden gem nestled in the Chester County countryside should definitely be the backdrop for your next event! Barbara and her team do a fantastic job and the on-site catering has options galore! It is a one-stop shop for wedding day magic!
Tara Thistlethwaite, 5 years ago
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The Philander Chase Knox Estate 

5.0

Malvern, PA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor

Surrounded by 3,500 acres of rolling green meadows and towering trees, The Philander Chase Knox Estate provides an oasis of natural beauty for your elegant outdoor event. Prepare for your day in a fully appointed hospitality suite. Exchange your vows in the meadow overlooking Valley Creek and colorful wildflowers. Located inside Valley Forge National Historical Park, photo opportunities are plentiful. For your reception, you and your guests will be awed by the luxury carpeted tent and reclaimed barn wood farm tables. All-inclusive packages and a top-notch team helping you every step of the way takes the guesswork out of planning. The estate is rich with history - from an encampment site in the Revolutionary War to the home of Attorney General, Philander Chase Knox. Your wedding not only becomes a part of American History - it helps to preserve it for future generations!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Private area for the wedding party
  • Surrounded by nature
  • Has a dance floor for celebration

Venue considerations

  • No built-in audiovisual options
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No free parking
Philander Chase Knox was the perfect place to have our wedding. The estate is absolutely beautiful, but also very functional and comfortable for us and our guests. Despite being in the park, the estate feels private and secluded. The staff were kind and courteous, the valet parking was efficiently run, and the food was excellent.
Anna W., 4 months ago
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The Farmhouse at Peoples Light 

5.0

Malvern, PA
  • Up to 175 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

The Farmhouse at People’s Light is the premier venue in Chester County for weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations. From our cathedral ceilings and fabulous dance floor to breathtaking ceremony options and endless photo ops throughout the grounds, you’ll find everything you need right here. As a subsidiary of People’s Light, we’re passionate about stories, and we want to be a part of yours. When you choose. Nestled among seven acres of idyllic scenery, our property pairs rustic roots with country charm. Our spaces include our 1700s farmhouse, a modern 200-person ballroom, a hardwood-floored and cathedral-ceilinged, indoor pavilion, all surrounded by our meticulously curated gardens. The newly renovated restaurant occupies three rooms of a 1700s farmhouse, complete with two working fireplaces and surrounded by perennial gardens. Familiarity walks hand in hand with the unexpected; old and new blend to form a timeless ambiance that is comfortable and welcoming.

We have had the privilege of working at the Farmhouse at People's Light on multiple ocassions and couldn't recommend it more highly. The Farmhouse is such a unique space, with creative locally made art on display and integrated throughout the property, both indoors and out! Some of our favorite features include the cozy bridal suite with a working fireplace and how the event space perfectly flows from indoors to outdoors. Richard & Dawn are two of the kindest and best people to work with in the wedding world, with an ability to help organize a perfect event and keep you smiling through everything. A review wouldn't be complete without also saying that the Farmhouse has some of the BEST food! We are never disappointed in the delicious options.
Ashley Gerrity, 3 years ago
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PARQUE 

5.0

Newtown Square, PA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $35,000

Elegant. Classic. Hopelessly romantic. Parque is a dream venue located in the heart of Pennsylvania's 2600-acre Ridley Creek State Park featuring a Tudor style stone mansion, formal gardens, fountains, patios, and a ballroom. All this sheltered by forest— adding to Parque's magnificence. Parque is an exclusive event venue with boutique catering provided by Peachtree Catering and Events. As a full-service catering and event company, we assist you with all of your planning needs— vendor recommendations, menu planning, timelines, linen and equipment selections, floor plans, ceremony rehearsals, and more. This is one-stop shopping! We'll help you with all the decision-making leading up to your event, and will be there to ensure that the day is as perfect as you imagined it to be.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • All-inclusive venue packages

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • Does not allow pets
Awarded Best of Zola
PARQUE was the perfect choice for our wedding venue. From our very first planning meeting, the team was timely, honest, friendly, and incredibly helpful in ensuring every detail was in place. The venue itself is gorgeous; it is spacious with an elegant, historic, yet natural feel that created the perfect backdrop for our special day. The food was amazing, and our guests have not stopped talking about their meals. Our venue coordinator, Micah, was extremely helpful throughout the whole planning process. She was patient with fielding our questions and concerns, reassuring, and made sure our big day ran smoothly so my husband and I could fully enjoy all the special moments. We couldn't have asked for a better venue and team to be a part of our wedding celebration. (Photos from Du Soleil Photographie)
Bailey M., 3 months ago
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Anthony Wayne House 

5.0

Paoli, PA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Envision walking through a beautifully renovated carriage house and out onto a picturesque lawn, dappled with patches of sun and shade and surrounded by lush woodlands. Guests will take their seats to share in the celebration of your wedding ceremony. Your vows will be set before an ever-blooming garden at this historic wedding venue on The Main Line. The Anthony Wayne House, also known as Waynesborough, is maintained by The Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of unique historic sites and the creation of related educational and cultural programming. When you rent the Anthony Wayne House for your special event, a portion of proceeds goes towards maintaining the historic house and its collections, preserving the building and its surrounding properties for the education and enjoyment of the public.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Space for a large guest list
  • Wheelchair accessible

Venue considerations

  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Best for events with big guest lists
Awarded Best of Zola
​I am so excited to say that I will be getting married at Anthony Wayne House this summer 2022. So far, the experience working with this venue has been absolutely wonderful! The event coordinators have been so communicative, clear, and full of great creative ideas for us! They are also kind enough to give recommendations for photographers, DJs, etc. so make vendor selection easier. We are counting down the da​ys until our wedding and are so excited to celebrate at this gorgeous historical venue!
Jessica S., 3 years ago

Location flexible? Discover venues near West Chester, PA

About wedding venues in West Chester, PA

West Chester creates an incredible backdrop for your wedding with its blend of historic charm and picturesque settings throughout the Brandywine Valley. October books up fastest for couples planning their special day here. You'll find both stunning countryside views and sophisticated urban options all within this charming Pennsylvania locale.

What Makes West Chester Wedding Venues Unique?

West Chester venues range from Greystone Hall's English Renaissance elegance to Thornbury Farm CSA's rustic barn atmosphere and the Chester County History Center's rich cultural setting. You can choose intimate spaces like Flourish Coworking Space or go grand at Penn Oaks Golf Club which hosts up to 300 guests with elegant details. Every venue offers its own distinctive character for your celebration.

How Much Do Wedding Venues in West Chester Cost?

Wedding venues in West Chester typically cost between $6,300 and $7,700 which aligns perfectly with the national average of $6,500-$12,000. This represents about 15% of your total wedding budget. Your overall wedding costs in West Chester will scale with guest count: 50 guests runs about $20,607 while 100 guests averages $34,104. Mid-sized weddings with 150 guests typically cost $46,793 and larger celebrations of 200 guests reach $58,136. For even bigger gatherings expect to pay around $69,478 for 250 guests or $80,821 for 300 guests.

Which West Chester Venues Offer Outstanding Food?

Penn Oaks Golf Club serves up extensive food stations and formal dinner options with personalized coordination for large gatherings of 251-300 guests. West Chester Golf and Country Club pairs exquisite cuisine with natural scenery. Nearby General Warren in Malvern delivers world-class dining in an 18th-century manor setting that's perfect for intimate gatherings of 51-100 guests. The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs isn't directly in West Chester but offers excellent food in a charming historic atmosphere you'll love.

Are There Accessible Venues in West Chester, PA?

Chester County History Center offers full handicap accessibility for up to 180 guests enjoying sit-down dinners with multiple wedding package options right in central West Chester. Northbrook MarketPlace provides wheelchair accessibility in a rustic barn-inspired setting that includes both catering services and event rentals for up to 110 seated guests. Penn Oaks Golf Club is worth calling about for their specific accessibility features. Your guests with mobility needs can enjoy these thoughtfully designed spaces.

How Can Guests Participate Remotely in West Chester Weddings?

Chester County History Center's flexible spaces can incorporate private video areas perfect for connecting with remote guests. Milestone Events downtown can integrate technology for interactive elements that keep everyone involved regardless of location. Flourish Coworking Space allows customization that includes real-time interaction options for distant friends and family. Penn Oaks Golf Club offers unique streaming possibilities against its picturesque backdrop. Technology makes inclusive celebrations possible.

What Services Should You Budget For?

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total (150 guests)
Florists$6,65514%
Venue$7,02515%
Catering$5,62012%
Bar Services$4,49610%
Photographers$4,3639%
Videographers$4,0679%
Planners$4,1419%
Hair & Makeup$5401%
Bands/DJs$1,6644%
Cakes/Desserts$8802%

West Chester creates an incredible backdrop for your wedding with its blend of historic charm and picturesque settings throughout the Brandywine Valley. October books up fastest for couples planning their special day here. You'll find both stunning countryside views and sophisticated urban options all within this charming Pennsylvania locale.

What Makes West Chester Wedding Venues Unique?

West Chester venues range from Greystone Hall's English Renaissance elegance to Thornbury Farm CSA's rustic barn atmosphere and the Chester County History Center's rich cultural setting. You can choose intimate spaces like Flourish Coworking Space or go grand at Penn Oaks Golf Club which hosts up to 300 guests with elegant details. Every venue offers its own distinctive character for your celebration.

How Much Do Wedding Venues in West Chester Cost?

Wedding venues in West Chester typically cost between $6,300 and $7,700 which aligns perfectly with the national average of $6,500-$12,000. This represents about 15% of your total wedding budget. Your overall wedding costs in West Chester will scale with guest count: 50 guests runs about $20,607 while 100 guests averages $34,104. Mid-sized weddings with 150 guests typically cost $46,793 and larger celebrations of 200 guests reach $58,136. For even bigger gatherings expect to pay around $69,478 for 250 guests or $80,821 for 300 guests.

Which West Chester Venues Offer Outstanding Food?

Penn Oaks Golf Club serves up extensive food stations and formal dinner options with personalized coordination for large gatherings of 251-300 guests. West Chester Golf and Country Club pairs exquisite cuisine with natural scenery. Nearby General Warren in Malvern delivers world-class dining in an 18th-century manor setting that's perfect for intimate gatherings of 51-100 guests. The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs isn't directly in West Chester but offers excellent food in a charming historic atmosphere you'll love.

Are There Accessible Venues in West Chester, PA?

Chester County History Center offers full handicap accessibility for up to 180 guests enjoying sit-down dinners with multiple wedding package options right in central West Chester. Northbrook MarketPlace provides wheelchair accessibility in a rustic barn-inspired setting that includes both catering services and event rentals for up to 110 seated guests. Penn Oaks Golf Club is worth calling about for their specific accessibility features. Your guests with mobility needs can enjoy these thoughtfully designed spaces.

How Can Guests Participate Remotely in West Chester Weddings?

Chester County History Center's flexible spaces can incorporate private video areas perfect for connecting with remote guests. Milestone Events downtown can integrate technology for interactive elements that keep everyone involved regardless of location. Flourish Coworking Space allows customization that includes real-time interaction options for distant friends and family. Penn Oaks Golf Club offers unique streaming possibilities against its picturesque backdrop. Technology makes inclusive celebrations possible.

What Services Should You Budget For?

ServiceAverage Cost% of Total (150 guests)
Florists$6,65514%
Venue$7,02515%
Catering$5,62012%
Bar Services$4,49610%
Photographers$4,3639%
Videographers$4,0679%
Planners$4,1419%
Hair & Makeup$5401%
Bands/DJs$1,6644%
Cakes/Desserts$8802%

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