The William Penn Inn

The William Penn Inn did an amazing job! I would recommend this place to anyone. Everybody had comments to make about how great the food was. There were only a couple minor things that went wrong, I was told later on that there were a couple guests who did not receive parts of their meal, someone did not get a salad and some did not get cake, one person did not get served their meal and when asked about it they were told that they did not have anymore of what they ordered so they had to settle with a different entree. The vases that I had picked for the table arrangements were wrong and the color of the roses were the wrong color pink. At the ceremony our families were sitting on the opposite sides of what they should of been which was upsetting to me and our guests were suppose to blow bubbles as we walked out but apparently were told not to until we had already been down the aisle. Just a few minor things that went wrong but overall I had a great experience with the william penn!

I could not have asked for a more perfect place to get married! Leading up to the wedding they were always so helpful with anything I had questions about and were always willing to walk through everything with me. The day before the wedding, I dropped everything off and when I arrived the next day it was all perfectly set up exactly how I pictured it! Shelly was incredibly helpful and patient as we went through all the last minute details and our wedding coordinator Jessica was a God-send on the wedding day. She took care of every little detail and made sure that my husband and I had the perfect day. I couldn't have asked for a better team! The outdoor garden is so amazing it felt like a fairy tale. Add in the delicious food and cake (best wedding cake I've ever had!) and you can't go wrong with the William Penn Inn. I'll absolutely be recommending this venue to all my friends!

I simply CANNOT say enough about our experience with The William Penn Inn! From start to finish, every encounter with them was handled in a professional, yet very pleasant way. Our 'tasting' dinner was a truly wonderful evening, and will always be a great memory. They treated us like royalty! I loved the fact that they have their own florist and baker (for the wedding cake) because it saved me time, money, and the extra hassle of not having to deal with two more outside vendors - trust me....you need to simplify as much as possible in order to enjoy this whole wedding experience! The day of the wedding, I just couldn't get over how carefully they tended to our needs. Someone on staff was always checking in with us to make sure everything was going well, but it was always well-timed (it was the perfect amount of attentiveness without intruding on our good time). I wouldn't change a thing about the whole experience, and I will be eternally grateful to them for making our big day SO special.

The garden,the room, the service, the flowers, and the food were great. Everything was exactly what we hoped for.

We were absolutely satisfied and happy with our Wedding at the William Penn Inn and the vendors that were suggested to us. The food and service was great, the cake delicious, the atmosphere, photography and music were all great and we will have fond memories of our Wedding for years to come. Thank You to all.

Everything about the William Penn is was wonderful! The food was amazing, the service was great and the venue was absolutely beautiful! Working with all the planners from Shelly, to Kate in the floral department was a stress free environment! Something that every bride should experience! I thank you so very mush for truly making this special day for Josh and I such a wonderful day! All of my guest were raving about the whole wedding.

My wedding at the William Penn Inn was totally fabulous! I can't say enough about how happy I was. My guests RAVED about the food, some even saying it was the BEST wedding food (and wedding cake!) they had ever had. The staff that served us that day were so professional and attentive. Prior to the actual day, starting from the first phone call, the team in the banquet department was so responsive. If I called or emailed with a question, if I didn't get a response immediately, it was never more than 24 hrs later. They were so accommodating and very pleasant. They made everything very easy for me, which was what I was looking for!! Having the wedding cake and reception table arrangements INCLUDED in the dinner price made that easy for me too! We had our ceremony there and ordered all of our flowers from the Flower Shoppe- Dawn saw my vision and got everything absolutely perfect! But let's be real here for a second... weddings are big productions and inevitably issues arise, but when they did they were little issues, the people at WPI were responsive, and easily corrected them, even after the day was over! I wholeheartedly recommend the WPI!

The william penn inn exceeded our expectations! We made the right choice in selecting the william penn inn to be our ceremony venue as well as the reception.

The William Penn is was fabulous. The staff made our day everything we wanted it to be. I would absolutely recommend the William Penn Inn to anyone looking for a place to have a wedding!!!

The venue was beautiful. We had the ceremony inside and the atmosphere was a romantic and relaxed just liked we wanted it. Everything from the food to the flowers that the venue took care of was excellent and our guests raved about the wedding. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing day to marry my love, my best friend and become a step-mom.

The staff at The William Penn Inn were amazing! They were quick to respond to my many questions and very flexible! Our wedding was amazing because of their guidance and expertise.

The staff exceeded our expectations. They focused on every detail and we had the perfect event

The most incredible experience you could imagine. They by far exceeded our expectations. The food, the service...everything. They took care of every tiny detail and our guests are still raving about how amazing everything was.

My wedding reception was beautiful and they were so flexible with all The last minute changes I had to make! the only thing they forgot was to put my toasting flutes that I bought out for our toast. They made the stress of getting married And all the planning seem so easy and relaxing.

Cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with the William penn inn. They far exceeded my every expectation and made my wedding dream a reality!

The William Penn provided all of our guest with a fantastic evening. The staff was professional and very willing to please our guest. The food was by far the best food I've ever had at any event in my life. The facility was spotless. Our event planner gave my daughter & son-in-law a clear vision of how the room could be set up, any choice of food & how they could make it their own. We had our flowers, not only for the room, but for the bridal party & they came out exactly how my daughter invision them, maybe better. The wedding cake tasted amazing & was beautiful. Our bartenders worked hard to make sure you didn't have to wait long to have the perfect cocktail made. My daughters wedding was a dream come true, a perfect fairytale, the wedding that everyone will be talking about for years to come!!!

The service and food were unbelievably amazing! We didn't lift a finger. They even took our gifts out to our car for us! Rita and Brian were wonderful. Highly recommend William Penn for your wedding reception!!

The William Penn Inn did an absolute fabulous job with making everything so perfect for our wedding day! My husband and I are so grateful for all that they have done to make our wedding day so special!

We had the best wedding day ever! Our reception at the William Penn Inn was absolutely fabulous. They made sure everything was perfect and ran smoothly. The food was amazing. All of our guests kept saying how good it was. The service was awesome and we were able to just enjoy our day knowing everything was taken care of completely. Colleen did a fabulous job taking us through the planning process. What a perfect day that we will remember forever! :)

From the moment we entered the sales office over a year ago, we felt like Brian and the rest of the staff at the William Penn Inn truly cared about making our wedding special.

The ceremony space was spectacular! The manicured garden and Dawn’s incredible floral creations gave our ceremony a magical feel. So many of our guests complimented the gorgeous setting that formed the backdrop for our vows. Colleen was so helpful in keeping us all organized, on time, and calm.

Once we moved into the reception, Gordon absolutely made our night. He kept our guests happy and comfortable, making sure that the wait staff was attentive and accommodating. Our waiters and waitresses—Carol, Tyler, Alex, and Blase—were phenomenal. Carol was always making sure we had a drink and anything else we needed. In addition to the incredible staff, the food was perfect. We kept hearing about how delicious the hors d’oeuvres were (especially the mini reubens and the shrimp!) and how much they loved the Penn’s Sampler. The desserts were extraordinary and Gordon graciously boxed up 24 containers of the leftovers. The staff also helped us pack up all of our vases and candy at the end of the night.

Our friends are telling us that this wedding was one of the best they’ve ever been to. We couldn’t have executed our vision without the William Penn Inn. The staff helped us achieve our...

The venue has great food and the bar was well stocked. I enjoy the wine service during the meal so your guests didn't need to get up. The food was delicious as always. The guests all stated what a great atmosphere the room was and how great the food was. I didn't always get a timely response with the banquet office, but someone did get back to me if I called and left a message to follow up on any unanswered emails. We had two guests who did not make it, later I asked for their meals to send home with their spouses. They were no where to be found and the kitchen staff was gone. Our day of coordinator (who was on top of everything else) informed the banquet office to contact us the next day, however they did not. We called them late that afternoon to get things squared away. Other than that, it was a great venue. I would recommend them for your event.

The banquet staff of William Penn did a tremendous job! They are very hard working people. Special thank to Sue (the manager). We had such a great time! My entire guests loved the food and the wedding cake! We would recommend this place to all of our friends. These people made our wedding very special. Thank you!

Our Wedding was AMAZING! Thank You to everyone at the William Penn for making our day wonderful. That cake was one one of a kind and everyone is still talking about how beautiful it was!

We're so happy that we chose William Penn Inn as our ceremony site and reception venue. We had our ceremony in their garden, and it was beautiful! The cocktail hour and reception were everything we could have ever wanted. Every staff member was friendly, accommodating, and helpful. The food was amazing! We had so many compliments. Our day-of wedding coordinator was very kind and told us exactly what to do. If you're looking for a beautiful, old-style wedding venue, William Penn Inn is definitely the place to go!

The food was great and everyone was very impressed with the food, however there were things that went wrong on their end. The flowers, the cake but I was most unhappy with the outside pictures.

They provide you with a package to come to their venue for wonderful outdoor garden pictures. When our wedding party got there there was a ceremony outside so we were unable to get "garden" pictures for our wedding party. Instead we were forced to take them in the front of the building while cars driving by in our pictures. Later my husband and I went and we were able to get to a few spots in between the other bride, however we missed our cocktail hour. I was never informed ahead of time of the other wedding, so I was disappointed.

Other than that the staff working was very nice and everyone had fun which is most important!

Brian was very professional and made sure our reception went smooth. Food, service and environment were a "10"

Nice place for a wedding, just were annoyed with few mistakes that took place. Almost every table had at least one plate that was incorrect for entrees (took time to color-code which seat had which entree, but they did not take time to follow) and some guests had cold dishes. Another mistake was they did not get the party favors out in time for guests to take home after we had spent hours working on them at home. Lastly, the wedding planner who helped us for nearly a whole year did not even work that day, and that seems to have led to a lot of the errors. Aside from this, people were very nice and helpful (unless you are the groom and you want a shot - they don't do shots). I would recommend to a friend, but make sure to iron out all details before wedding. Even as simple as making sure you can take home the flower arrangements as we did not learn that we could until 1/2 hr before reception was over. Very elegant place, just the attention to detail was lacking.

The William Penn Inn was wonderful! We couldn't have asked for a better wedding reception. All of our guests raved about the food and are still calling us to tell us how great they thought everything was. The staff there is so helpful. From start to finish, they guided us through the whole process with ease. They are so professional and they go above and beyond to make sure that your day is great. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for an event venue. We would love to use them again for another event in the future. Our wedding reception was amazing!

I could not have been happier with the William Penn Inn. Not only is it a beautiful venue, but the service and the food was fantastic. They were so helpful during the whole planning process and the day of the wedding. As the bride, I didn't have to worry about anything. they took of everything so I could enjoy my day and night. All of the guests loved the food and raved about the service. I am so happy with the William Penn Inn and would recommend it to anyone! They helped make our wedding day the best it could be! It was perfect! A special thanks to Sue, my coordinator, for all of her help! She was FABULOUS!

The William Penn Inn was so very helpful from the beginning of our planning process all the way up through the night of the event! Sue, our coordinator for the big day, was AMAZING and made sure everything was taken care of so that we and our families didn't have to worry about a thing. We've already received so many compliments that it was one of the best wedding venues our guests had ever been to!

The WPI did a wonderful job for our wedding ceremony on the garden, coocktail hour in the Surrey Room, and reception in the Carriage Room. Beautiful grounds, professional staff, and delicious food. We had the best time! Thank you to all who made it possible:)

*** I did not have my wedding here, this review is just for the CAKE!! ***

A customer of mine recommended me to order my cake (like she did for her wedding) at William Penn Inn. I never heard or thought of this since they don't advertise for it, but they do offer wedding cake services! We looked through their wedding cake book and picked the "Scroll Cake" (chocolate mousse & raspberry filling) which was about 5 tiers. For the brides that are interested in a particular style/look for their cake, I'm not sure if they can accommodate to this, I just picked straight from the book. For the scroll cake which was 5 tiers fed about 220 people and was about $375. We received MANY compliments from our guests how delicious the cake was! We had the top tier saved for our anniversary but ended up eating it within the 1st week from our wedding date, yes it was that GOOD! The ONLY drawback to ordering from them is you have to pick it up yourself. I had a few friends that helped out that day and they picked it up with no problems.

I loved my wedding, and thanks to the WPI everything went exactly how I had envisioned. The entire expierience was wonderful. The food was delicious too. The only downside was my wedding cake top tier was smashed in the box so we dont have it to freeze and enjoy when we celebrate our 1st Anniversary :((
A special thank you to Penn Florist, more specifically, Dawn Miller who
did an AMAZING job with all decor for my ceremony & reception. Thank you Dawn, I loved everything you designed! Thank you also for always being so patient and kind, you were a dream to work with!

I'd dreamed for years of having my wedding reception at the William Penn Inn- I love the beauty, the character, and the historic nature of the place. I'm so happy that we were able to! The reception planning was the easiest part of our wedding, in no small part thanks to Shelley in the banquet office. She was always quick to return a message or answer any one of my gazillion questions. We went with the basic package and did not get any upgrades. We were not disappointed. The floral arrangements were fabulous, and the food was delicious. The cake was absolutely gorgeous, and tasted very good, too. My mom said it was the best wedding cake she'd ever had. I also stayed at the Inn the night before ("home away from home"), and then again with my hubby that night. The suites are beautifully appointed and very comfortable. A wedding coordinator was assigned to us, who made sure we had hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and communicated with the other vendors to help move things along. Our only complaint was timing (dinner took forever!!), but that was due to lack of communication by the DJ. The food was hot and delicious, and the servers were pleasant. We would definitely recommend the Inn to anyone in the area looking for an elegant, historic location for their reception.

Planning process was simplistic and direct, which I appreciated. However, the day of the reception the Inn lost power and they did not bother to inform the wedding party. It was only when my new husband and myself arrived at the Inn did we find that guests were sitting essentially in the dark. The staff was scrambling to find a generator to even power the dj and kitchen so that some food could be made. Offered a room eslewhere to stay overnight, only to find when arriving at the second place that they had no idea we were coming. Overall, very unhappy with the experience. A place in business for this long with this many events should have a back-up plan, and it was very evident that they did not.

I couldn't have been happier with our wedding at the William Penn Inn. The staff and our wedding planner went completely out of their way to make the day run so smoothly. We had so many complements on the awesome food and the atmosphere. The florist Dawn did such an amazing job with our flowers and decorations it took my breath away at how beautiful she made it. I honestly couldn't have been happier to have my wedding and memories at the William Penn Inn. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Everything went very smoothly on our day. Literally the minute I stepped out of my limo our wedding planner (from William Penn that they provide for the day) took me right in and helped me bustle my dress!! I was very impressed and would recommend this venue to everyone. They have very reasonable and affordable prices also.

I was so impressed by these wonderful people! I wanted a very rustic, fall toned theme and I was absolutely floored by the displays. First they decorated my arch with vines and bunches of flowers and leaves, stunning. My two different centerpieces were equally beautiful, one had a base of flowers with willow branches and hanging votives, and another was a vase of fall flowers with votives on the table surrounding it. They did exactly what I wanted and more. They outdid themselves and I couldn't be more grateful!

Did a fantastic job. Food was fabulous. Atmosphere was wonderful. So happy I chose William Penn Inn for our wedding reception.

I just had my wedding there and everything was absolutely perfect!! I highly recommend this vendor.

The William Penn is not only historic and beautiful, but a very special place. Their staff is trained well and so you are in excellent hands. From the first phone call they were attentive and supportive. We worked together in collaboration to create our reception and their coordinators and staff came through with everything. The food was delicious. We had many guests with food allergies and sensitivities and so they had ingredient lists available for anyone with any concerns. We chose to do stations and it was a huge hit. Everyone was able to find food that they liked and it created a more social atmosphere. The flowers were beautiful - and they followed my directions exactly. The reception was tasteful, elegant and seamless. I would recommend The William Penn Inn for a wedding, any special event, or even just for a lovely dinner.

Our reception was incredible! The food was great, the cake was beautiful, everything from the flowers to the lighting was amazing, and the staff was very attentive. We have received so many compliments about how elegant the evening was. We were greeted by our coordinator upon arrival and really did feel like guests at our own reception!!

The William Penn in was the perfect place for our ceremony and reception. We had both rooms and used the larger room for our ceremony, which was complimented by our fabric draping that we paid extra $ for. I was told the appetizers at the cocktail hour were great and the food was delicious during the reception. The staff at WPI was very accommodating and made many changes to please us. I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding and ceremony!

The banquet managers are really helpful. The bakery and the florist are excellent as well.

William Penn Inn did a beautiful job. Food was fabulous, room was beautiful. The people are very nice and are very eager to help you. My only complaint is the staff seems very unorganized when it comes to money. We called them and asked them for a total on the bill that was due. We got the money, went in to pay, then they tacked on like $300 extra dollars. Then at the reception, someone went up to my father and told him he owed $1000 more. Then actually we got a $95 refund. So that was pretty annoying, but overall, it was a great nite and I would reccomend them.

The William Penn Inn was a great choice. We were in the Surrey Room, which is the smaller of the 2 party rooms. It was the perfect size for 90-100 people. We had 90 and it was just right. The food was the highlight of the evening. The quality is just as exceptional as when you eat in the regular restaurant. As well, there are so many servers and attendants that everything was very seamless. Was worried that we'd notice there was a wedding going on next door, but you wouldn't even know it. The only thing I didn't like at all was the wedding coordinator they assigned us for the day of the wedding. Everything else was fantastic. Best surprise was the cake... it was included in the package and tasted better than expected and looked wonderful.

The William Penn Inn provided the most professional, high quality reception I could have hoped for. The organizing staff members/wedding coordinators were always available for questions, and I was able to sit down with the florist and baker to plan out exactly what I wanted for my flowers and my cake. Everything was top notch, from preparation to execution. Service was excellent, the room was beautiful, the food was just superb, and it was definitely the least stressful part of planning my wedding! I highly recommend the William Penn Inn to anyone planning a wedding or catered event.

Beautiful reception! Great service! Loved it!

Without a doubt, I would highly recommend the William Penn Inn. Still a year later, after our wedding, our families and friends are still talking about the food and how wonderful the service was. Top notch quality here with white gloved service. Every person we encoutered at the Inn, treated us with the utmost respect and very courteous. They met our needs of our budget. They provided beautiful flower arrangements for the centerpieces, and we even upgraded the head table. The cake was so gorgeous and so full of detail. We loved every minute of our reception and thanks to the William Penn Inn, our day was one not to forget. Thanks!

I was overall pleased with the William Penn.
They had everything well organized and prepared.
Good Food, everything exactly as we picked out.
They only thing I did not like is the fact that they pretty much plan everything out for you, they way they want it. They don't have a lot of room for your ideas and you must pick from everything preplanned by them.
I guess looking back on it, it was a good thing because it cut down on the stress, but if you want to do a lot of things your own way, I wouldn't suggest it.

William Penn Inn was the perfect venue for our reception. The food was great and the service was exceptional

The William Penn Inn, made planning our special day so easy with in being almost all inclusive. The staff was friendly, respectful, helpful, and knowledable:)

Classic elegance-That's the William Penn Inn! It's a perennial favorite among locals for special occasion dinners and brunches- and even more wonderful to go back each and every year to celebrate the anniversary of your beautiful wedding at the WPI. We enjoy our trips to this fabulous venue as their tasteful and neutral decor is the perfect backdrop for our flowers!! Their friendly and accomodating staff is the icing on the cake :)!

Just photographed a wedding at their venue. They are top of everything. Great Place, The history adds to the atmosphere.

A well-run venue with excellent food and warm friendly staff. The beautiful new garden is a beautiful setting for photos and can easily accommodate larger wedding parties. Always a pleasure to photograph a wedding at the William Penn Inn!

The William Penn Inn is the premier reception location in the area. Their years of experience, attentive staff and attention to details sets them apart. From smaller groups to large crowds, the William Penn can handle it all. They can also accomodate your ceremony. I love playing at The William Penn Inn.

Will Manns, owner
The Hit Mann DJ Company

I'm very impressed with the event staff at the WPI. During a storm, the WPI lost power right before an evening wedding that I was to DJ/MC. Everyone remained calm, and we adjusted the agenda real-time to work around the loss of power. The WPI staff was able to rig up some temporary power for my sound and LED lighting equipment and the kitchen. The meal was delicious, and the LED/candlelight glow set a warm and inviting environment on a stormy night. Thus, everyone had a fun and safe time, and with the storm it will be a wedding everyone will remember. Dr. D.J.

I was the photographer for a January 2010 wedding and the place was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! What a wonderful job they did!! The pictures ended up being AMAZING!! Here is the link to the blog post from that wedding: http://chrissykphotography.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/bridget-jon-january-2-2010-wedding/
I would love to shoot there again and the customer service was A+, top-notch!

The William Penn is a beautiful setting for any wedding. The historic building has such character & the food is always excellent. We enjoy working here because the staff is very friendly & accommodating.

Two beatiful rooms, excellent service & food. As a DJ from East Coast Event Group (1-800-229-1960), the rooms are set up perfect for entertainment, great acoustics, dance floor centered, guests to right & left .... I always have great weddings at the William Penn Inn. Owner, Bob Palio

We have always found that working at the William Penn Inn to be a real treat. This is a wonderful venue and we would highly recommend it to any future bride and groom.