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The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve

The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve

Newtown Square, PA
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    Best wedding ever

    The team at Ellis is fantastic. They were a pleasure to work with through the entire process, which culminated in what everyone said was the best wedding they ever attended. The venue was beautiful, the food outstanding and the service from the entire team was first class. Everything was perfect. You can't go wrong with a wedding at Ellis!
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    Megan H. Sent on 05/01/2024
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    Ellis Preserve takes the stress out

    My husband and I got married in January 2024 and we cannot recommend Ellis Preserve enough! Tina was our coordinator and she was fantastic. they have running a wedding down to a science and the day flowed perfectly. I would do everything again the exact same way. Go with Ellis Preserve/Finley Catering if your goal is to be as stress free as possible!
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    Kerri F. Sent on 05/29/2024
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    April 13th Wedding Review

    Ellis was the first and only venue that my wife and I looked right after we got engaged. From the first time meeting with our coordinator Tina, all the way up to the day of the wedding, they were nothing short of amazing. We had a lot of changes happen with our planning and Ellis did everything in their power to ensure our wedding day was hands down the best day of our lives. 2 months later and people are still raving about the amount of food, the quality of food, as well as the taste of food. We have heard numerous times that "that was the best wedding we have ever been to." I cannot recommend Ellis enough and encourage any bride that is considering it, to just book it!
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    Carol S. Sent on 03/18/2024
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    Dream reception

    Megan made the process very easy and never made us feel like we were inconveniencing her with all our questions leading up to the wedding. The maitre d Paige and her assistant were both extremely helpful that night especially with the last minute changes with guests and timeline. All the staff was amazing. We couldn’t have asked for better people. We are very grateful!!

    The reception was an absolute dream! People could not stop talking about how delicious cocktail hour food was, the abundance, as well as the beauty of the building and ballroom. The uplighting really elevated the room and it felt so elegant and dreamy. We are elated on how everything turned out and we wouldn’t change anything. We highly recommend this venue!!
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    Emily B. Sent on 01/14/2024
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    Review on Ellis Preserve

    My wedding was everything I dreamed of and more because of Ellis. The staff is amazing and is there for you every step of the way. You never have to worry about anything. Megan is truly the best. The food at Ellis is phenomenal, my guest were raving about it for weeks. Your guests will not leave hungry! Everything was so beautiful and went so smoothly. We owe so much to all of the staff at Ellis for making our day an absolute dream. We could not have picked a better place. You won’t regret it!!
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    Heather S. Sent on 11/21/2023
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    10/10 across the board!

    The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve would get 10 stars if we could give it. The venue itself is so beautiful - we fell in love with it the moment we saw it. It is so spacious, modern, and elegant. The bridal suite is set up perfectly for everything you may need. We had an on-site ceremony on the lawn and it was a picture perfect set up! The Finley team is also one of a kind. Megan was our event coordinator and she is so welcoming, kind, and helpful. From start to finish she was highly responsive and so knowledgeable. Our maitre'd, Abel, was so personable and not to mention efficient! The rest of the staff - bridal attendants, wait staff, bartenders - they all knocked it out of the park. Everyone there will do everything in their power to ensure that you don't have to think about a thing! Now for food - their package consists of SO MUCH. And it is not an exaggeration when I say that EVERYTHING was so good! I've had many, many people say that this was the best wedding food they've ever had. From the cocktail hour spread, dinner service, to all of the desserts, no one left with an empty stomach. The signature drinks we chose were also very popular with our friends and family. Overall, our experience with the Finley Team and the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was 10/10 perfection. Thanks to them, we had the perfect day!
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    Elyse S. Sent on 11/03/2023
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    Absolute perfection!!! Best venue, food, service, florist, ever.

    Our wedding day was an absolute dream come true, and we owe it all to the incredible team at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve/Finley Catering. We had Tina as our venue coordinator and we ended up using her as our florist as well and I cannot say enough amazing things about Tina and the support she provided throughout the entire planning process. She was incredibly helpful and communicative with the venue coordination, and I was beyond impressed with her dedication to making my floral dreams a reality. She listened to my ideas and provided valuable insights, helping select the most stunning blooms that suited our style and budget.
    The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was a dream venue, and every single aspect of our wedding day was truly remarkable and seamless. The bridal suite was spacious and fun, the service from start to finish was absolutely impeccable, and the FOOD - I heard from countless guests that this was the best wedding food they have ever had and I could not agree more. The cocktail hour spread was insane, dinner was delicious and every plate was hot, and the dessert spread was off the charts. The staff was professional, attentive, and friendly. They went above and beyond to make sure me and the groom, our parents, and our guests felt special and well taken care of. I have to give a special shout out to our maitre d, Abel. I've been in a lot of weddings and I have never seen a maitre d/day of coordinator who is so on top of things yet so chill at the same time. He was funny, incredibly attentive, and made sure we didn't have to think or stress about a single thing on our wedding day. Abel, Tina, and the whole team at Ellis were nothing short of amazing and we are forever grateful for the unforgettable memories they helped us create. The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve checked every single box of what a perfect wedding should be and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone!!!
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    Alessandra O. Sent on 08/08/2023
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    5 stars isn't enough

    We truly had the best experience with Ellis Preserve. They made our wedding day even better than we could have hoped! Megan was our coordinator and she want above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. Megan was quick to respond to every email, knowledgeable, flexible and comforting through every twist and turn of our planning process. The entire day of staff was incredible and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend this venue!
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    Maura H. Sent on 07/03/2023
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    Simply the best

    We felt valued from the second we walked into the beautiful doors of Ellis Preserve. There’s a thousand words I could share but to sum it up: there was amazing food, a perfect venue and even better people helping make the day special.
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    Jenny B. Sent on 06/25/2023
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    The best venue

    I wish I could give The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve more than 5 stars. They exceeded every single expectation and made our wedding the best day of our lives! From the start, the team is extremely kind, professional, and detail oriented. They answer any question in timely manner and make you feel heard. The team is a well oiled machine - every aspect of the day went perfectly, with no stress for the bride/groom. The food was out of this world! Everyone at our 200+ wedding had their food within 5 minutes and the food was hot and delicious. Our biggest compliment of our wedding was how amazing all of food was - including all cocktail hour h'ordeuvres, food stations, apps, and desserts!! I cannot recommend this venue team enough - they will make all of your dreams come true!
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    Bianca N. Sent on 06/03/2023
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    Perfect Wedding Venue

    We knew the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve would be our wedding venue from the moment we pulled into the parking lot. We saw venues before and after Ellis but nothing could compare. Megan was fantastic during the planning process, and answered our emails quickly throughout the last year and a half. On wedding day Abel executed our entire vision to perfection, and you can tell he has an attention to detail which stems from his fine dining background. All of our guests raved about the food and presentation of the Ballroom, and it was definitely as perfect as a wedding day as we could ask for. Thank you so much to the staff of Finley Catering and Ellis Ballroom for the perfect day.
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    Jessica T. Sent on 05/04/2023
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    Perfect Wedding Venue

    Absolute perfect wedding night! Could not of been happier with our decision to have our wedding here. Words can’t even begin to express how incredible Finley Catering and the team at Ellis Preserve were for our April 2023 wedding. Special thanks has to be given to both Megan and Abel for providing exceptional service throughout the entire evening. We began our search nearly a year and half in advance and were recommended by friends in the wedding industry to book a Finley Catering venue. When you have vendors who recommended a catering company you know you are getting quality. Our choice was between two Finley venues, Union Trust and Ellis Preserve, but once we toured Ellis Preserve we knew that was the choice. We loved the beautiful grounds and wanted our ceremony on the lawn but unfortunately weather didn’t cooperate and moved inside but in all honesty the Finley team made the room look exceptional and it came out perfect!! The whole planning process was excellent with Megan. She responded quick, communicated great, and was extremely flexible and knowledgeable. You could really tell she wants to provide great service to her clients. Abel was our Maître D for the event and enough can’t be said about his efforts that night. He made sure the night went off without a hitch and was excellent in providing us service and whatever we needed that night. He made sure we really enjoyed our night and took care of any minor details without bothering us. Now onto the food! We had guests that night say this was the best wedding food they ever had and even a few days after we still have people texting us saying how awesome the food was (get the cheesesteak appetizers and the sushi bar!) Everyone told me the dessert setup was incredible since we were busy dancing. Enough can’t be said about the team at Finley. I would highly recommend them and couldn’t be more happy with our selection!
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    Sandra L. Sent on 03/28/2023
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    Pure Perfection

    We had our daughter’s weddings at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve on 3/25/23 and it was absolutely perfect. Every single detail from our first meeting with Megan until the end of the after party was spot on.

    Megan is absolutely amazing to work with-she went above and beyond my every expectation.

    Abel has the entire day down to a science and makes sure the only thing you need to do is have a great time.

    Our guests continue to say that it was the best wedding they’ve been to and that the food was absolutely phenomenal.

    Thank you Megan, Abel and all of the staff at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve for making our daughters dream wedding a reality.
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    Chelsea B. Sent on 03/13/2023
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    12/10 recommend

    We got married at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve this weekend and it was absolutely amazing. Guests are still talking about how great everything was from venue to the food and staff.

    We started off by working with Megan who was a total angel from the start. She is truly such a pleasure to be around and she is a major part of what sold us on the venue. She is so responsive, so helpful, so kind, accommodating and overall amazing at her job. Seeing her on our wedding day just made me feel confident that nothing would go wrong. She is a major asset to this venue and we cannot thank her enough.

    Abel, the maitre D is a literal saint. He nailed the entire day and made sure it ran so smooth, and if I had a question, a need, a request, he handled it right there on the spot. It was almost unreal how amazing he is at his job. The day was planned out by the minute and it truly could not of gone any better. We also cannot thank him enough and he is another major asset to this venue.

    Our bridal suite attendant Shannon ( I think that was her name, I’m sorry if it’s wrong) was another amazing amazing person. She saw me getting out of my heels and without hesitation, came over and switched my shoes for me, she made sure we had everything we needed and was such a pleasure to be around .

    The food was spectacular, absolutely incredible. From the cocktail hour to the entree’s, I was stopped every 5 seconds by guests raving about how good everything was. It was served timely, it was fresh, I wouldn’t change a thing.

    The bartenders were some of the kindest souls I ever met and kept the guests happy and filled all night.

    The staff as a whole are truly passionate about what they do and they understand what an important day this is for the bride and groom and we are so happy with our decision to go with this venue. There is not a single thing I would of changed about the entire experience with Finley Catering and it’s staff.

    12/10 experience, I would relive it over and over if I could.
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    Katie D. Sent on 02/20/2023
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    A dream come true from start to finish!

    Was just married at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve this past weekend and the entire experience was everything I ever wanted from start to finish. The team at Ellis is so kind and so talented and they work tirelessly to ensure the day is exactly what you want. They are true professionals and make the entire process so easy and seamless. Our coordinator - Meg - was incredible and helped bring all of my ideas to life. She is so responsive and makes you feel like you're the only wedding she has going on, I don't know how she does it! Our Maitre'D - Abel - was so professional and kept the timeline moving all night so that everything we wanted to happen did and made sure we were able to enjoy all parts of the day. He was comic relief when we needed it and the best ally to have on a hectic day. I cannot recommend Finley Catering, and the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve specifically, enough. They do it right from start to finish and I couldn't be more happy with our decision to trust them with the best day of our lives.
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    Khine A. Sent on 01/12/2023
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    We are beyond happy that this place and the whole team at Finley Catering exists!

    Meg, Abel and the entire team were so accommodating and just wonderful to work with. The food was absolutely delicious and the ambience, lighting, music that Abel helped coordinate made our big day extra special!
    We will definitely use Finley Catering for our future events as well.
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    Jackie O. Sent on 12/13/2022
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    Dream Venue!

    The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was the first and last place I looked at for our wedding reception. Best. Decision. Ever! Megan Rodano was our coordinator and she was with us every step of the way. Details were chosen in small segments, so it wasn’t too overwhelming. She answered every email and was super patient. It was an incredible experience. The actual evening was a dream. The food and service were top notch, the room is gorgeous and the bridal suite was the perfect place to relax before the reception. What a beautiful night!!!!
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    Meg S. Sent on 11/28/2022
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    Spectacular

    This Venue for our wedding wAs nothing less than outstanding!! The crew were extremely accommodating and professional yet so warm and welcoming. The ballroom was just so beautiful, they pay great attention to detail with everything they do. The bridal suite was beautiful!!! Our guests ALL raved about the cocktail hour and the dinner was mouthwatering. Service was amazing. I couldn’t recommend this place more!! In fact I hope to attend a wedding there as a guest soon. My husband and I give this place a 10 out of 10💯!!
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    Wedding on 11.11.22 at Ellis Preserve

    Ellis Preserve made my wedding dreams come true. Everything was nothing but amazing! From the food to the bridal suite to the team to the ballroom itself. I can’t thank everyone enough! Ellis was my first & last venue I looked at and if I could do it all over again just to relive our day, I so would!
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    Best venue around!

    Our wedding at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was everything we could have hoped for! The whole day was perfect, from the food to the atmosphere to the amazing service. Our guests were blown away by all the amazing appetizers at cocktail hour and the “best steak we’ve ever had” at dinner. The ballroom itself was perfect for our ~170 person wedding, and we all had a blast at the after party in the cocktail room. The whole day ran so incredibly smoothly in large part due to the amazing staff, especially Brielle and Meghan who were a huge help through the process. If you want your day to be perfect for you and all your guests, we highly recommend considering the Ballroom at Ellis!
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    Amazing Experience with Finley

    We live in Florida and were nervous about planning a long-distance wedding in Pennsylvania. Thankfully, the Finley Catering team at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve made the entire process easy and fun through their professionalism and responsiveness. They were very organized during the planing process and were easy to work with. A lot of the wedding day items are included through the venue making the process even easier such as the catering, cake, linens, etc. You can also opt to hold your wedding ceremony on-site and also host an after party which we highly recommend. The day-of was a breeze with their amazing staff on-site ensuring that everything runs smoothly. We were able to relax and enjoy the day knowing that Finely would take care of all of the details. Thank you to the entire team for making our day so special.
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    Rachel B. Sent on 09/20/2022
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    Best day ever!

    Run, don't walk, and book Ellis as your wedding venue! You get the best of both worlds by having Finley Catering in the beautiful suburbs! From booking until the very end, this place made my wedding planning an absolute dream! Megan was our coordinator and she was AMAZING! She was so nice, enthusiastic, and organized! She would respond to all of my many emails in a timely manner. She was even there helping out the day of! Brielle and Shannon were also there the day of and were incredible! They were so nice, took care of everything, and made sure none of us lifted a finger! The cocktail hour, main courses, and desserts were all spectacular! Our guests said it was the best wedding food they have had, and in general the best wedding they have ever been to! They even threw our after party, and it was a great way to keep the party and momentum going! Look no further, I promise this team will make sure it is the best day of your life, it sure was ours!
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    Outstanding!

    My husband and I hosted our wedding reception at Ellis Preserve back in July and it was everything we could have wished for and more! The venue itself is STUNNING, but what really makes it stand out above the rest is the Finley Catering team. From the planning process to the day-of facilitation, we felt confident that we were in great hands. We worked closely with Tina to plan the details of our day and she was wonderful. She was patient, responsive, and highly communicative every step of the way. On the day of our wedding, we were blown away by the level of service provided by the Finley team. Even our parents had a personal attendant (who was amazing), so their glasses were always full with their beverages of choice! Our guests are still raving about the stunning facilities, outstanding food options, and exceptional service. The Finley team truly has it all down to a science! If we could do it all over again, we would absolutely choose them again!
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    Best decision!

    These guys are the best. The food was amazing, the venue was beautiful and the staff were incredible. A+++++
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