The Glen Foerd mansion has been host to lush celebrations since the 1800’s. As Philadelphia’s only remaining Delaware riverside estate, the mansion still draws thousands of guests each year for weddings and events in every season. Eighteen acres of rare trees, flowering shrubs, and majestic oaks along the river create the perfect setting for a romantic summer wedding at the Glen Foerd mansion. And for celebrations during colder months, the mansion along with their exclusive caterer, J Hollander Events, employs a team of event designers to maximize the winter magic.
The Glen Foerd mansion employs an exclusive caterer for all of their weddings, J Hollander Events. Jamie’s team coordinates every single detail, leaving the bridal party to soak in the experience of a special day. Kate Conaway leads of team of event coordinators who work with vendors to bring each couple’s dream to life, down to the last drop. Linens, decor, event staffing, and ceremony coordination are included in every catering package at Glen Foerd, as well as a fully customized menu with service. Using fresh ingredients prepared on-site, the team of chefs delivers flawless menus tailored to reflect the style of each wedding. From a couple’s first tasting to a perfectly timed ceremony and all of the way through the last piece of cake, Jamie Hollander’s team handles every wedding with attentive grace.
The bridal suite at Glen Foerd is truly a wedding photographer dream. Floor to ceiling windows cover the room, and the natural light creates the softest atmosphere for sweet getting-ready photos. With a view overlooking the Delaware river and a full-service staff, each bridal party can prepare for the big day surrounded by beauty and peace.
For a palpable opulence, many couples choose to host their celebrations entirely indoors. The mansion offers a gorgeous and historic setting for a bridal party and up to 125 guests. Stained glass skylights and romantic chandeliers add to the luxury of Glen Foerd’s perfect grand dining room. Additionally, the mansion can serve as a rain plan location for ceremonies planned to be hosted outdoors and makes the perfect setting for a winter wedding.
For couples looking to tie the knot in nature, the old oak mantle on site creates a stunning organic ceremony setting. Oak trees line the river behind, and rose bushes bloom from the gardens to the vineyard. How romantic!
Each five hour reception includes an hour-long cocktail hour, staffed and supplied by Jamie Hollander Catering and Events. In warmer weather, the cocktail hour can be hosted on the garden terrace, where guests can overlook historic sculptures and formal rose garden.
The pavilion is where Jamie Hollander’s team can bring a dream to life from the ground up. This entirely customizable structure is situated between the mansion and the river, and features beautiful windows for maximizing the surrounding landscape. It is fully climate controlled and is perfect for larger celebrations, accommodating up to 300 guests for dinner and dancing. Couples can choose to accent their wedding colors with a fabric liner, or they can opt to leave the ceiling of the pavilion clear, which is particularly beautiful for night-time receptions.
The basement of Glen Foerd mansion is put to good use as a German-styled beer hall. Indoor cocktail hours as well as after-parties have been known to find a good time in the Rathskellar.
At Glen Foerd, winter is the perfect time for a luxurious wedding celebration! Jamie Hollander’s team of professionals will coordinate an immaculate day inside of the mansion starting with valet service under the covered front entrance. Early guests can mingle in the grand foyer and art gallery while the bridal party takes care of finishing touches in the private bridal suite. Up to 125 guests can be served beneath chandeliers in the grand dining hall before they dance with the couple and finish up the night in the basement Rathskellar. Sunlit porches surrounding the mansion can be used for gazing on the winter beauty of eastern PA or, for an extra touch of winter’s glow, the outdoor pavilion can be heated and prepared to host a winter wedding for larger parties.
The Glen Foerd mansion is a perfect choice for any engaged couple planning a wedding in Philadelphia and looking for historical opulence, natural beauty, or full customization. Glen Foerd and the staff at Jamie Hollander are sure to deliver exceptional service to every couple, in any season.