FAQs

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What is Welkinweir?

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Welkinweir is nestled into a picturesque hillside in the heart of beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. The estate house, with its formal gardens and terraces, traces its earliest roots back to the 1740s and in fact it is listed on the National Historic Register. The name “Welkinweir” comes from an Old English phrase meaning “where the sky meets the water.” This name is very appropriate, because Welkinweir, with its numerous ponds and lovely meandering brook, also happens to be the headquarters of the Green Valleys Watershed Association (GVWA), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting the region’s pristine natural watersheds. The property as a whole is now a 224-acre nature sanctuary, arboretum, education center, and event space built around the original estate bequeathed by GVWA founders Everett and Grace Rodebaugh. 100% of Nina and Emmet's rental fee will be going to the Green Valleys Watershed Association.

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What is the dress code?

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Please wear what will make you feel most comfortable and ready to join us on the dance floor. As a guideline, the recommended attire is formal: suits for gentleman and floor-length or tea-length dresses for ladies

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Will transportation be provided?

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Absolutely! We want you to relax and enjoy the celebration, so a bus service will be available to take guests from the hotel to the venue and bring everyone safely back to the hotel at the end of the night.

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Can I leave my car at the venue overnight?

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While we want everyone to have a wonderful time, please note that overnight parking is not permitted at the venue. To ensure everyone gets home safely, a shuttle will return guests to the hotel at the end of the night. If you are staying elsewhere, we highly recommend utilizing Uber or other rideshare options.

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Are children invited?

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We would love to host everyone, however our venue has a strict guest count. Children are only permitted if their names are explicitly listed on your wedding invitation.