The Dempsey Event Center
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $8,000
Packages
Prices start at $800
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
Experience the timeless elegance of The Dempsey Event Center. Nestled comfortably on 10 acres of lush rolling landscapes complete with a magical Koi pond, the property offers the classic picturesque wedding event of your dreams. Exchange your sacred vows witnessed by your loved ones and the quiet grace of the shade trees which envelop the east lawn. An enchanted stream flows gently below a winding foot bridge which offers a perfect spot for photos. A spectacular team of event professionals tend to every detail while you and your guests enjoy the exquisite surroundings of this charming and grand estate. At The Dempsey Event Center, we believe you deserve the very best. Celebrate your special day in luxury. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of providing this experience for you and your guests.
Our event spaces
Dempsey Mansion
At The Dempsey Event Center, we believe you deserve the very best. Celebrate your special day in luxury.
Experience the timeless elegance of The Dempsey Event Center. Nestled comfortably on 10 acres of lush rolling landscapes complete with a magical Koi pond, the property offers the classic picturesque wedding event of your dreams. Exchange your sacred vows witnessed by your loved ones and the quiet grace of the shade trees that envelop the east lawn. An enchanted stream flows gently below a winding foot bridge which offers a perfect spot for photos.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious & Chic”
Included in this room:
• Sound and Lighting packages • Spacious and Opulent Dressing Room • Handicap Accessible • Picturesque Ceremony areas • Overnight accommodations close by • Valet Parking • Wireless Internet
Room cost
from $6000
Dempsey Sanctuary
Experience the timeless elegance of The Dempsey Event Center.
The Octagon-shaped Sanctuary on the Dempsey Estate with 360-degree views of the gorgeous gardens.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
• Sound and Lighting packages • Spacious and Opulent Dressing Room • Handicap Accessible • Picturesque Ceremony areas • Overnight accommodations close by • Valet Parking • Wireless Internet
Room cost
from $5500
Dempsey Mansion
At The Dempsey Event Center, we believe you deserve the very best. Celebrate your special day in luxury.
Experience the timeless elegance of The Dempsey Event Center. Nestled comfortably on 10 acres of lush rolling landscapes complete with a magical Koi pond, the property offers the classic picturesque wedding event of your dreams. Exchange your sacred vows witnessed by your loved ones and the quiet grace of the shade trees that envelop the east lawn. An enchanted stream flows gently below a winding foot bridge which offers a perfect spot for photos.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious & Chic”
Included in this room:
• Sound and Lighting packages • Spacious and Opulent Dressing Room • Handicap Accessible • Picturesque Ceremony areas • Overnight accommodations close by • Valet Parking • Wireless Internet
Room cost
from $6000
Dempsey Sanctuary
Experience the timeless elegance of The Dempsey Event Center.
The Octagon-shaped Sanctuary on the Dempsey Estate with 360-degree views of the gorgeous gardens.
Guest capacity
Up to 75 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
• Sound and Lighting packages • Spacious and Opulent Dressing Room • Handicap Accessible • Picturesque Ceremony areas • Overnight accommodations close by • Valet Parking • Wireless Internet
Room cost
from $5500
The Dempsey Event Center packages
Bridal or Baby Shower Package
50 guests
Peak pricing $800-1,500
-Includes the Octagonal shaped Sanctuary on the Dempsey Estate with 360-degree views of the gorgeous gardens. ~60" round tables ~white or Black linens ~chairs ~Staff assistance ~Bring your own beverages ~May self cater for events of 50 or less guests -Additional fee for catering 50 guests or more
- Handicap Accessible
- Picturesque areas
- Overnight accommodations close by
- Valet Parking optional
- Wireless Internet
Grand Estate Package
200 guests
Peak pricing $7,000-14,500
Off-peak pricing $7,000-10,000
-Includes the Dempsey Sanctuary, Mansion, and the Gardens. -Tent on pavers 40 x 80 ~60" round tables (25) ~White resin folding chairs (200) ~18 x 20 dance floor ~Perimeter lighting -11 hours on the property -Outdoor patio for cocktail hour -Spacious et-ready rooms ~Plenty free parking ~Planning and DJ packages for additional sum ~Bring your own beverages ~Choose from our preferred catering options ~Must have approval of day of event and catering services if not listed on our site.
- Sound and Lighting packages
- Spacious and Opulent Dressing Room
- Handicap Accessible
- Picturesque Ceremony areas
- Overnight accommodations close by
- Valet Parking
- Wireless Internet
Available services that can be provided by The Dempsey Event Center
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
Write a review3.0 out of 5
2 reviews
Everything we could've hoped for!
The Venue The venue itself is stunning year round. Words can't do justice to how gorgeous the building and grounds are. We had spent months looking at other venues beforehand, but nothing even came close. The property has a history and story to it as well, which we can definitely appreciate. It feels secluded with trees and foliage surrounding it on all sides and the mansion is unreal. This place is a hidden gem. The Staff Lisa Ferraro is just the best. She is so kind, insightful, proactive, and all-around fantastic at what she does. We'd spent a good amount of time getting to know her on the first day that we toured and everything just clicked. We had great, fun conversations and felt so much more relaxed about our wedding knowing that this was it. She connected us with the best vendors (shout out to Matt the DJ with Seamless Sounds!), went out of her way to accommodate the accessibility needs of our guests, and asked all the right questions to keep our wedding planning on track. She truly went above and beyond to make sure our wedding went perfectly and we can't say enough great things about her! The rest of the staff nailed it too-- the setup day-of looked beautiful and teardown went flawlessly.
Wedding
The Dempsey Event Center was a challenging venue to work with for our wedding. From the beginning, their communication style was demanding and it was difficult to get timely responses from the management team. Beyond providing the physical event space, they did not contribute anything else to make our special day memorable. In fact, their management caused us endless issues that we had to constantly address. While the venue itself is beautiful, the overall experience working with The Dempsey Event Center was less than ideal and I would not recommend them to other couples planning their wedding.
Response from vendor•Jan 4, 2025Thank you for sharing your feedback about your wedding experience at The Dempsey Event Center. We are sorry you felt dissatisfied with some aspects of the planning process. Our team worked diligently to accommodate your needs and ensure your day was special, and it’s disappointing to learn that our efforts may not have met your expectations. While we’re glad you appreciated the venue's beauty, we take your concerns seriously and will review them internally to continue improving. We wish you all the best in your married life and thank you again for your input. Warm regards, The Dempsey Event Center
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