Built in a grand Greek revival style, The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve features towering columns indoors and out. The property’s beautiful grounds are great for an outdoor wedding ceremony or cocktail hour, while the ballroom can be used for dinner and the reception. The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve is able to accommodate up to 250 guests comfortably, and has an on-site bridal suite ready for the wedding party to use before the celebration begins. There is ample on-site parking, or you can choose to utilize the venue's valet services. The entire venue is wheelchair accessible, so all your loved ones can join the celebration easily.
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Ballroom at Ellis Preserve Reviews
Lindsay Gray(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Ellis Preserve is the absolute perfect wedding venue! The space is gorgeous and the food is amazing. Our guests are still talking about the cocktail hour. Meg and Mia also went above and beyond to make our day incredible. They couldn't have been more responsive or helpful during the planning process. And on the day of our wedding, the entire staff impressed us. From the bridal attendants to the assistant Maitre Ds, we had constant assistance all day from the best of the best. We couldn't have been happier with our venue selection! Reviewed on 20-01-2024
Emily Bolter(other)5 out of 5 Rating
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. Reviewed on 14-01-2024
Samantha Spennato(other)5 out of 5 Rating
PERFECT! That is the word to describe everything about The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve and Finley Catering!!! Our coordinator, Megan, was SO incredibly helpful and supportive with any questions we had. The staff on the day of our wedding were amazing and made any worry I had about the logistics completely go away - they made sure I focused on myself and enjoying every moment. The food - SO GOOD - every single guest told us hands down it was the best food they had at a wedding. Everything about our wedding day was perfect and a huge reason for that was picking the perfect venue. Reviewed on 19-12-2023
Heather Santos(other)5 out of 5 Rating
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! Reviewed on 21-11-2023
Rachel Gevirtz(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! We had an on-site ceremony and reception at the ballroom. It was gorgeous and so convenient to have both in the same location! Megan and Abel made sure every detail was smooth and stress free, so we could enjoy our day. People have not stopped raving about the food: the cocktail hour, dessert, and plated meals were all delicious and presentation was amazing. You get so much food! We did the afterparty add-on which I cannot say enough good things about. It was a perfect day! I highly recommend Finley catering / the ballroom at Ellis preserve for any couple! Reviewed on 04-11-2023
Elyse Siravo(other)5 out of 5 Rating
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. 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!!! Reviewed on 04-11-2023
Micaela Hill(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Ellis Preserve was an absolute dream and helped to make our wedding the most amazing day/night for us!! All the staff was very helpful and genuine and made sure everything went perfectly and made sure we had zero stress on our wedding day. Our guests are still talking about our wedding two weeks later and have nothing but amazing things to say about Finley Catering!! Hands down best food we have ever had at a wedding. I would 10/10 recommend Ellis Preserve to any couple! Reviewed on 02-10-2023
ALESSANDRA OGNIBENE(other)5 out of 5 Rating
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! Reviewed on 08-08-2023
Megan Schmidt(other)5 out of 5 Rating
5 stars isn’t even enough!! Tina was our coordinator and was so great and responsive throughout the entire planning process. We ended up using her for our florals as well which was another 5 star job!! Abel was our Maitre’d and just like so many other reviews here mentioned, I can’t even begin to say enough good things. He was on top of quite literally everything throughout the entire day. I don’t think I worried about anything at all because he handled it all. The on site and very spacious bridal suite was a must have for me and the suite attendant was great! The food deserves a whole review in itself. All of our guests raved about the food and the fact that all of the entree’s came out hot! And the bartenders were absolutely awesome too!! We also received comments from guests about how great the bartenders were which i believe is such a rare compliment to get. The whole day was gorgeous and flawless and I can’t recommend the ballroom enough!!! Reviewed on 17-07-2023
Kaitlin Harnish(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Our wedding at the Ellis Preserve was simply perfect. We worked with Megan as our coordinator and Able as our Maitre D and both of them, just like with everyone else we met on staff, were at every turn professional, capable, and fun to work with! We enjoyed every minute of our wedding celebration - even the planning stages were made hassle-free so we could just focus on our excitement for the big day Reviewed on 11-06-2023
Seth R(other)5 out of 5 Rating
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! Reviewed on 05-05-2023
Catherine Herron(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-04-2023 Finely catering is a dream team! Megan was super helpful in answering all of my questions and never made me feel like an annoying bride. She was so accommodating and made me feel much more relaxed during a stressful time. Alll of my guests are raving at how this was the best wedding ever and it was the best food they have ever eaten at a wedding! Cocktail hour is amazing. Bartenders, wait staff also did a great job! Could not recommend this venue more. I wish we could do it all over again! Book this venue- you won’t be sorry! Reviewed on 03-05-2023
Tori Figueroa(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-04-2023 Ballroom at Ellis delivered such an amazing wedding for my now husband and I. Literally any request I made was honored to the best of their abilities. The day of coordinator (Abel) was an amazing help and Megan Rodano answered any and all of my questions I had (and trust me there were a lot!) Everyone was so positive and the ballroom truly exceeded my expectations. My guests were raving about the FOOD and the beauty of the whole place. Highly recommend this venue if you desire a beautiful wedding with excellent food!! :) Reviewed on 10-04-2023
Sandra Lamparelli(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-03-2023 Absolutely perfect!!!! Every single thing from the first meeting, food, service and attention to detail was above every one of my expectations. Megan and Abel are amazing to work with and will make your day magical. Reviewed on 28-03-2023
Kelsey Cummings(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-03-2023 Finley catering is an amazing company. The food, the staff, and the day-of coordination are outstanding! Every bartender and waiter was so friendly and helpful. For our wedding, Abel was our maitre d & bridal attendant rolled into one (which I assume was because our guest count was low, but he was working his butt off all day!!) He was fantastic! Everything went so smoothly thanks to his organization, high energy, and commitment to the event! He truly goes above and beyond–he deserves a raise!! Although everything ended up going really well on the day of, it was stressful to work with our coordinator, Tina, leading up to the event. I thought since we had an off season wedding it would be easier to coordinate, but it seems she may be spread too thin. I frequently had to email reminders so things were not overlooked. For example, we asked three times when we could attend a group tasting, and she repeatedly said it wasn’t our turn yet. Then as it got closer to our date I asked again, and she said we had missed all of the tasting dates and we would have to pay to have a private tasting instead or she would try to fit us into another Finley venue’s tasting. Overall, I think all of the Finley catering venues are a great choice, and I was very pleased with how everything turned out in the end! Reviewed on 27-03-2023
Chelsea Blaise(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-03-2023 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. Reviewed on 14-03-2023
Joseph Ciavarelli(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-03-2023 Perfect venue and day. Great staff and incredible food. Reviewed on 09-03-2023
Mary Helfrich(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-02-2023 Working with Finley Catering is honestly a no-brainer. They make every process of wedding planning seamless and stress free. Our event coordinator, Meg, was absolutely amazing! She walked us through every step of the way and was always available if we had any questions. Day of , there is an on site bridal suite that is perfect for getting ready! We had a bridal attendant Shannon, and a maitre D, Abel that made the whole day flawless. Every single one of our guest thought that the food was delicious. Cocktail hour is stations and passed apps, which my guests loved. The entrees come out hot and are so delicious as well. We had an onsite ceremony which we loved. Once guests arrived at 4:30, they did not have to travel until leaving at the end of the night.Finley made us feel so special on our day and we wouldn't change anything! Reviewed on 28-02-2023
Katie Dugan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-02-2023 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. Reviewed on 20-02-2023
Lindsay Hagan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-01-2023 INCREDIBLE and SIMPLY THE BEST. I was so beyond impressed with how we were taken care of. Megan was amazing throughout the planning and made sure we had everything we wanted. Day of was well organized and beautiful. We were given the wedding of our dreams. This venue was perfection. Reviewed on 29-01-2023
Victoria Tornetta(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-01-2023 We had our wedding here and it was the best decision that we made!! Our day was perfect in every way!! The entire team was always responsive- no matter what day or time- caring, and made you feel as though you were their only client though they have so many weddings in the works!! During and after our wedding, our guests told us countless times that this was the best wedding that they had ever been to. The food is amazing!! The on-site after party is a must!! The bridal suite and grounds are beautiful. Parking was easy for guests. Everything is right there, easy, and beautiful. We HIGHLY recommend having your wedding here. Reviewed on 27-01-2023
Bianca Santos Channell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-07-2022 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! Reviewed on 17-01-2023
Khine Arthur(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-01-2023 We were so happy that we found this place. Our planner Meg was simply amazing and we both love working with our maître d' Abel so much. We wanted a simple, elegant and fuss-free wedding and they delivered it perfectly. Our families and guests could not stop commenting on how wonderful the venue, the food (\"sooooooo much delicious food\" was what they described) and the staff were. We're so thankful for this amazing experience we got to have! Reviewed on 13-01-2023
Jackie Ostick(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-12-2022 Everything was perfect from start to finish! Megan was our coordinator at Ellis and she was with us every step of the way. The entire process is a dream. At our last meeting, Megan was such a calming presence as we finished up all the final details the week of the wedding. I knew we were in good hands. The actual evening was spectacular. The food was to die for, the room is gorgeous and the bridal suite is a perfect spot to relax. Thank you, Megan and the whole team at Ellis! We had a blast!!! Reviewed on 13-12-2022
Mary Katharine Shannon(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-05-2022 Everything was amazing from the very beginning when we toured the venue for our wedding! The team at Ellis Preserve made our wedding exactly what we wanted. The communication was wonderful from Day 1. They help you with all the details, including a wedding timeline. They remind you of details that may have slipped your mind during the weeks leading up to the wedding. They responded in a timely manner every single time we had a follow-up question. The venue was beautiful and the food was amazing! Our guests are still talking about the food and it has been 7 months since our wedding day. I highly recommend Ballroom at Ellis Preserve for a wedding!! Reviewed on 08-12-2022
Meg Smith(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-11-2022 Everything from beginning to end was handled with warm professionalism by everyone we dealt with at the beautiful venue!The food was absolutely outstanding!!! Our guests could not stop raving about it. The Ballroom was beautiful!! And omg the bridal suite was awesome!!’ The service was impeccable, they all were beyond accommodating and made our night magical!!!My husband and I highly recommend this wonder place and we hope to be invited there for a wedding as guests soon!!! Reviewed on 28-11-2022
Taylor Ellensworth(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-11-2022 Ellis Preserve was the first & last venue I looked at. I knew during my first visit, that this would be where I get married. My entire experience was nothing but amazing and I have nothing but great things to say about the entire team. Everything was perfect! The food is to die for and no one will leave your wedding hungry. If I could do this all over just to relive our day again, I would in a heartbeat Reviewed on 18-11-2022
Rachel Kirk(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-09-2022 Choosing the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was the best decision we made in the wedding planning process. Not only is the venue gorgeous, but the staff who work here go above and beyond to make your wedding everything you want it to be and more. The food, drinks, appetizers and desserts are over-the-top delicious. Our friends and family were raving about the cocktail hour (which is our favorite part of any wedding)! We used many of the vendors that were recommended to us by Ellis, which made the entire process so easy and stress free to plan. We especially loved adding the after party at the venue- which made it so fun for all our friends and family to stay and enjoy the party! We had the absolute pleasure of working with Megan- who helped me plan and coordinate everything from the day we booked our venue. She listened to everything we wanted to happen on our wedding day and made it happen with ease. She responded to every email I sent so quickly and always went above and beyond for us. She was also there for us all day during our ceremony and wedding and kept me calm and on-track all night long. I am so thankful to Megan and the whole team at Ellis for making our wedding the most fun night of our lives and for making wedding planning so much fun and stress free. They are so professional and experienced with planning a perfect wedding and thinking of all the little details, but also made us feel like they cared about us as individuals so much and that our wedding was special. Reviewed on 30-10-2022
Marissa Dickens(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-10-2022 Megan and the staff at Ballroom at Ellis Preserve were truly amazing on our wedding day. The entire day went flawlessly and was everything we envisioned. The food was delicious and served hot, the ballroom was set up perfectly and felt spacious (even with 215 guests), the outside ceremony was beautiful and there are so many great photo-ops on the grounds. Our guests are still raving about the venue and food 2 weeks later! Megan was quick to answer any questions or concerns I had leading up to our wedding day and she easily accommodated any requests I had! She was so helpful and kind and we could not have had a better experience at Ballroom at Ellis Preserve! Reviewed on 17-10-2022
Kelsey Maguire(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-10-2022 Absolutely LOVED ballroom at Ellis Preserve. Megan was our coordinator and she was amazing. ESPECIALLY on the day of the wedding. From setting up additional details, coordinating the day and consistently checking in with us. The food is delicious, the recommended vendors are AMAZING. ALL of the staff was extremely delightful. The venue itself is also stunning. Friends and family were raving about the wedding for weeks. Definitely would recommend!! Reviewed on 17-10-2022
Nathan Leibowitz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-09-2022 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. Reviewed on 24-09-2022
Rachel Borger(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-09-2022 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! Reviewed on 20-09-2022
Stephanie Busichio(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-06-2022 We absolutely loved working with the Finley family to make our wedding dream come true! We actually started touring at Union Trust, but we wanted more of a nature vibe. After meeting with Michelle, and sharing our vision with her, she immediately suggested the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve! We were connected to Trish and she showed us around the ballroom. After just 5 minutes touring, we immediately knew we wanted to get married outside at Ellis!!!! From there, we signed the contract to secure our date, and began planning the wedding of our dreams! All of our other vendors had heard of Finley and Ellis before, most of them already provided their services there for past weddings too, so everyone worked so well together on the day of. Leading up to our special day, we were connected with Tina who helped us plan the best day ever! Tina was so helpful with all the details, with all her experience she really understood our vision and helped us schedule out our day perfectly. Before our big day we had our group tasting where all the food was delicious, and then our menu meeting where we got to make our food choices (and also choose to our upgrades — we used sparklers for our entrance!!!!!!). Tina did a great job leading up to the wedding and then handing us off to Megan (our maitre d). Megan was an excellent communicator and walked us through how the day would work. Megan also led our ceremony rehearsal and did a fantastic job keeping the bridal party informed of how the ceremony would work. Megan also did a phenomenal job the day of the wedding— from the morning of, having breakfast and lunch fully stocked, champagne in the bridal suite (which is BEAUTIFUL), music playing- it was so nice to get ready to! Then Megan organized the bridal party for the ceremony, and afterwards had a drink for me and my husband and also cocktail food waiting for us in the bridal suite!!!! The entire night was so seamless as she helped the show go on (entrances, dinner, drinks ALL night (constantly had a drink in our hands), cake cutting, bouquet tossing). It was all perfect!!!!!! And then, since we didn’t get to eat all our food, Megan had our food boxed up and we got to eat delicious leftovers the next day! Everyone raved about the food, the drinks and the dessert table!!!!! In addition, all our guests loved the lighting in the reception room (which we got to choose). Everything was so personalized and we can’t thank Finley enough. SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!! Reviewed on 17-09-2022
Ryann Pilla(bride)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-02-2022 My experience with Ellis Preserve was a good one but there were a lot of things I was disappointed in. I got married in Feb. I wanted somewhere that had outside heaters/fireplaces so when I saw the patio I was sold. I asked if this was something that was offered in the winter and they told me yes as long as it wasn't raining or snowing. Throughout the planning I reassured with them that the patio with the heatlamps, extra bartender, & fireplaces would be set up for our cocktail hour and I was told the same gyst, weather permitted yes. Well we were blessed with a 60° Feb day so I was ecstatic that for sure the patio would be set up. We also had blankets in baskets with signs that were to be placed on the patio floor as soon as you walk out, so guests could sit around the fire with blankets and their drinks. So you can imagine my disappointment when I got to my cocktail hour with 30 mins to spare and nothing was set up outside. My blankets were placed in the cocktail hour room on tables (we paid $200 to have them set everything up for us and this was not what was explained at all) and the patio was not open. There were no cushions on the seats, no heaters or fireplaces turned on, and no bartender outside. Guests were walking around with blankets in their hands thinking they were wedding favors. I was so disappointed. Instead of spending those extra 30 minutes saying hello to all our guests and enjoying some of our cocktail hour food like we had planned, I searched for the coordinator who assured me they would get it set up right away so I could at least have it for the after party. Ok no big deal, except it was again never set up. All they did was turn on the heatlamps. Then for the ceremony a few of our guests had accidently messed up the aisle runner & decor going to their seats, instead of going out and fixing it before we walked down the aisle they just told us to be careful not to trip. We then paid $25 per person for a lunch to be provided. We ordered it for 14 people and there was not enough. My dad and brothers ended up going up the road to a restaurant and paying for second lunch. They served chicken breast, hummus & some veggies and there was not even a single chicken breast for each person. It was not worth $25 per person. We also had a bridal suite attendant who we saw only once the whole day. After dealing with the mess of the cocktail hour I didn't get to try any of the food so when we were first coming into the reception hall I asked one of the staff (who was very sweet and accommodating to me, no sarcasm) if she could get me a plate of just some random things from the cocktail hour and she apologized and said no sorry it's all gone. 5 mins after the cocktail hour it's all gone? She was able to get me some pasta and that's it. Lastly, I really had to keep track of my receipts. They were constantly getting the numbers wrong on what was paid and what wasnt paid so thank god I made lists of everything. Now let's end on the positives. The venue is gorgeous, they staff was super friendly and kind. The food for the cocktail hour and reception was AMAZING. My guests are still talking about it. Dessert and coffee bar was a hit and they did an excellent job of packing up my decor to pick up the next day to take home. I didn't lose a single thing. The after party was loads of fun and overall the night was a success. I just hope for future weddings they pay a little more attention to details and have a little more organization. Reviewed on 14-09-2022
Katelyn Delfera(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-09-2022 I truly do not know where to start! Finley/Ellis was legit everything I could have asked for. They did such an amazing job for our September wedding. The communications was great. The professionalism from all staff was A+. The food was the best around! Literally not a thing I would change with their service for our wedding. I genuinely hope I have friends get married here solely so I can relive the experience! Reviewed on 13-09-2022
Helen Fields(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-05-2022 I would definitely recommend having your wedding at Finley ballroom! It is a gorgeous venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor space and is so classy! Although I didn’t eat much of the cocktail hour food, the guests raved about how great it was. The Finley ballroom is a well oiled machine and they definitely understand how to run a wedding smoothly. I love how the main bar is located in the ballroom so your guests don’t have to leave the ballroom to get a drink. I also hate at weddings when you have to wait a long time to get a drink at a wedding and none of our guests had this issue. It could’ve just been that our guest count was only 130, but either way there was no waiting for drinks. The bridal suite is huge and gorgeous and the food they provide is amazing! I’ve been in many weddings where essentially the bridesmaids are at the venue getting ready through both breakfast and lunch but only one meal is provided. My bridesmaids said this was the best getting ready food they’ve had at any wedding! There were very few if any negatives at the wedding. Just a few were the bridal suite was freezing! They were trying to keep it cool while getting ready but it was way too cold, so if you are getting your girls getting ready outfits I’d choose long sleeves. Also the stairs when you walk into the venue are very hard to navigate if you have elderly guests. Overall, we had a great experience with the Finley Ballroom and would definitely recommend having your wedding there! Reviewed on 08-09-2022
Maddie Dyer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-06-2022 This wedding venue is by far the best in the area! Megan, Brielle, and the whole Finley staff were incredible to work with and made our big day so effortlessly easy and beautiful. From the venue, the food, the service, and bar, everything blended together for one big party. We are thrilled we chose Ellis as our wedding venue and will forever cherish our wedding day here! THANK YOU!!!!! Reviewed on 13-07-2022
Alexis C(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
From the day we had our first meeting and venue tour, we fell in love. Megan, Brielle, and the whole staff took such good care of us and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and that our visions were reached! We still get compliments that our wedding at Ellis was the best people have ever been to! Reviewed on 18-06-2022
Diana Patton(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-05-2022 The entire Finley staff at Ellis Preserve is phenomenal. I started working with them back in 2020 for my 2022 wedding. Megan & Brielle worked tirelessly to help ensure every detail for my wedding was documented and executed with perfection. No matter what (big/small), Megan & Brielle answered every single one of my many emails and were able to pivot to accommodate my changes/new requests as needed. The facility is beautiful and the food was amazing. From Megan, Brielle, the head chef, waiters (both bridal suite/guest), bartenders and owners I am so grateful for all their support in making my wedding day spectacular!! 100% recommend. Reviewed on 24-05-2022
Greg Rice(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-05-2022 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! Reviewed on 11-05-2022
Katie McCool(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-04-2022 Where do I even begin with how amazing Finley is! Our wedding at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was like a dream. We booked Ellis a little under two years prior to our wedding. We loved Trish Finley and she was a huge part of why we chose that venue. Ellis is absolutely gorgeous! One of the biggest selling points is the absolutely stunning bridal suite. That really made the entire morning so relaxing and enjoyable. Tina, our event coordinator, was absolutely wonderful. She was communicative, responsive, and very patient with all of our questions. She made sure everything was in place to make sure we had the perfect wedding. We also worked with Brielle and Megan, who were both incredible. They were so kind, fun, and attentive. You honestly don't need a planner with all of the people wonderful people at Finely. On the day of, Shannon was my bridal attendant and she was just awesome. The entire staff is first class! We've received so many compliments about every aspect, but especially the food. The food really is the best! Our guests were particularly impressed with the dessert room. Everything was flawless and we wouldn't change a thing. I would recommend this venue to anyone. Reviewed on 20-04-2022
Marissa Conley(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-03-2022 Everything about the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was absolutely incredible! We got so many compliments on the food!! And every person on the staff was hospitable and a pleasure to work with! They made wedding planning so smooth and easy to navigate and helped to make our dream wedding day become a reality!! Reviewed on 03-04-2022
Bridget Lacey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-03-2022 We held our wedding at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve on 3/11, it was all we could ever imagine and more! The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, on top of that the food and drinks are amazing and the staff was phenomenal to work with! We cannot say enough good things about our experience here and would recommend to anyone! Reviewed on 21-03-2022
Linette Sanchez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-03-2022 Having our wedding reception at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was hands down the best decision we could have made! With only 6 months to plan a wedding, they made booking a venue so so easy. Tina and Megan are the dream team and have been since day one. They were always one email/text/call away. Tina was so helpful with choosing some of the design and decor elements with her extensive experience in event planning and Megan kept us in line with schedule and made sure little things we needed on the day of. Shannon was our AMAZING bridal attendant and it was so nice having her around all day from start to finish. She paid attention to details in the ballroom and made sure we had everything we needed in the bridal suite. I know they all have worked so many weddings but they never made it feel like that. They shared in my excitement for our big day and made us feel so supported and special and we are so grateful for them! The venue itself is so glamourous and doesn't really need much to decorate the space. Everything was super clean and felt very luxurious. The grounds are amazing for pictures and we had ample parking spaces for our guests. I feel like people don't expect to go to weddings and have good food but The FOOD AT ELLIS WAS INCREDIBLE!!!!!! From the EXTENSIVE cocktail hour, to the entree options, to the epic dessert room, to the philly inspired after party cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. Everyone found something they loved and could not stop raving about it. The staff (bartenders, servers, chefs) were full of life and energy and were so attentive to our guests. We seriously can't believe how perfect our day and we know a lot of it has to do with booking at Ballroom at Ellis Preserve! it is a one stop shop and they take out the stress of wedding planning. Thank you to the whole team who made that day possible!! Reviewed on 10-03-2022
Kimberly Winiarczyk(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-02-2022 Booking our wedding at Ellis Preserve was the easiest and best decision we made during the wedding planning process. Megan was wonderful to work with and always had an answer for our questions. Brielle was our day of point of contact and she was so amazing, constantly making sure we were happy and that the day went exactly how we wanted it to. Our day went so smoothly and it truly allowed my husband and I to relax and actually enjoy our day! There was quite literally nothing that we had to worry about. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious the food was and how much fun they had. Trust me, you will not go wrong booking your wedding here! Reviewed on 07-03-2022
Caroline Glavin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-02-2022 SIMPLY THE BEST!!! Finley Catering and The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve exceeded our expectations in every way! Flexible, responsive, easy to work with and client-centered. We postponed our reception due to COVID and they could not have been nicer. Pushed out a full year but was 1000% worth the wait. We worked with Megan through the whole process and she is a joy. She’s organized but laid back and really put me at ease! Shannon was my day-of attendant and was a gem!! Not only were my husband and I taken care of throughout the entire day with fresh drinks and water, our parents were too! Our guests raved about the food and the amount and quality of the food provided is unmatched! Used the bridal suite to get ready and it was absolutely perfect. We had a band for our reception and chose the Finley after party including a DJ, continued open bar and more food! Elegant, classic, timeless and perfect. We would choose Finley and Ellis again and again!! Reviewed on 01-03-2022
Kristen Brydges(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-12-2021 The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve and Finley Catering was by far the best decision made for our wedding! First, the food is absolutely incredible. I wish I took time to enjoy it more, there was just so much of it and I couldn’t get to it all! Megan helped me through the planning process and immediately answered all of my annoying questions. The bartenders were so nice and quick! They were amazing. Brielle was there the night of my wedding, and she was also incredible. She handled everything, all my decorations were put out perfectly, and any time I wanted to change something she was right there to do it. We also always had food or drinks when we needed. My husband said he doesn’t know how much he drank because it just magically kept getting full haha! I am so happy with how my wedding went and I cannot recommend Finley Catering enough! If you are considering for your wedding, do not look any further. Reviewed on 16-12-2021
Andrea Campanella(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-07-2021 I got married on a Thursday at Ellis Preserve and it was SO worth it. They give the absolute best weddings every day of the week. They prioritize you every step of the way. Everything was perfect, and the guests are still talking about the delicious food. Meghan, Brielle, and Trish are all personable and treat you like family. I highly recommend! Reviewed on 28-11-2021
Alexa Headley(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-10-2021 A few weeks back, I had my wedding reception at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve. I can’t begin to express how thrilled we were with our experience. Firstly, the staff was amazing! Megan and Brielle (the Event Manager and Maitre D’s) were the best team! Aside from being two of the nicest people we’ve ever worked with, they were both total pros. They communicated so often with us and made sure we knew and understood every step of the process. Also, they coordinated with all our vendors throughout the day so that we didn’t have anything to worry about. They went above and beyond to take the stress out of the day and ensured that everything ran smoothly. The bridal suite staff (Trish in the AM and Shannon in the PM) were incredible. They anticipated our needs before we were even aware of them. The servers and bartenders were so kind and personable. The service was impeccable! Many of our guests commented how the bartenders were able to remember their orders throughout the night. I’m sorry I don’t remember everyone’s names!The food! Wow! Chef Ralph and his staff prepared the most delicious tasting cocktail hour selections, entrees and desserts. A month later and guests are still raving about the amount of options and top notch quality. The venue is stunning inside and out. Our photographer found so many hidden gems on the grounds for first looks and wedding party pics. The ballroom, cocktail/dessert room and the patio area are just gorgeous. Lastly the price was fair and affordable based on the quality and quantity of food and the exceptional service we received. There were add ons that were optional. We opted to add on the flower wall at the last minute and I highly recommend. It makes for beautiful photos! I highly recommend The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve. Thank you to the Finley family and staff for making our wedding so memorable! Reviewed on 03-11-2021
Maggie Delahunty(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-06-2021 Before we even met with the venue, we knew we were in good hands, which is why it was also our number one choice. I have had past family members get married at other Finley Catering locations, and my memories from those weddings included amazing/endless amounts of delicious food, good service, and a beautiful setting. Our reception at Ballroom at Ellis was no exception. We were a Covid couple and had to change our plans and they were so helpful throughout that process. They were communicative and on top of everything, even when our coordinator changed a few times throughout our extended engagement. Our day went so smoothly because they were on top of everything. We felt so taken care of, as well as our parents which was more than we could ever ask. The whole staff was so professional, and everything looks absolutely stunning. The food was delicious. It blows my mind they can cook everything so perfectly for such a large group of people at one time. We continue to hear compliments from friends and family. Even with Covid throwing a damper on everything we had the day of our dreams. Reviewed on 28-10-2021
Bridget Comaskey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-10-2021 We had the wedding of our dreams and it was all thanks to the coordination of Megan and Brielle! They did such a fabulous job helping us through the very stressful process of planning a wedding. Even on the day of when little things went astray (as they always do on a wedding day) they were able to keep calm and sort it all out which in turn allowed my husband and me to enjoy our day worry free! Of course we should mention how stunning the venue is! We have only got raving reviews from guests, claiming “it was the best wedding food they have ever had”! From how smoothly everything went on schedule to the amazing cocktail hour and dinner even to the amazing bartenders and staff, we could not have dreamed up a better day! We are recommending @TheBallroomatEllisPreserve to everyone we know! Thank you again to Megan, Brielle and the staff for making it the best day of our lives!! Reviewed on 26-10-2021
Jamie Walkowiak(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-08-2021 This venue has it all! Our wedding was held at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve and coordinated by Finley Catering - and it was amazing. The cost of the wedding was reasonable considering everything they include, and their team is so professional! Megan, Brielle, and the whole team were kind, professional, and made everything go as smoothly as possible from start to finish. We originally had to reschedule due to the pandemic, and they were very flexible considering the circumstances. With our new date we were still able to enjoy a tasting, have our pre-wedding meeting, and the big day went off perfectly. On the day of, a bride's biggest worry is having to handle all of the little details, but with Finley you will have a coordinator, which eases so much of the stress the week and day of! They help with communicating with your other vendors, and allow you to sit back and enjoy your wedding day. My husband and I wouldn't change a thing! Between the outdoor option for a ceremony, the gorgeous ballroom, a beautiful cocktail room and patio, and a hair and makeup suite - you can't go wrong! The Hilton hotel is also located across the street and it's a 5 minute shuttle ride! The food was some of the best dishes we've ever had, the grounds and ballroom were beautiful, the day had an easy flow to it, and we still hear how much people enjoyed our wedding even months later. If you are still looking for a venue, you can't go wrong! Reviewed on 17-10-2021
Tracey Mullin(guest)5 out of 5 Rating
I attended my Nephew Mike and his wife Jenna's Wedding last night at the Ellis Preserve! Where do I begin? Megan Rodano and Trish Finley were amazing to work with, they did not miss a beat. The ceremony under the trees was very elegant. The ballroom looked beautiful, I had the Filet and Crab Cake and it just melted in my mouth. The Wedding staff was so attentive and I did not see them stop all night. A special thanks to Annie the Bartender and the rest of the bartenders, they were right on top of everything and there was never a line. I work in the Wedding industry and I notice more than the average guest. If you are looking to book your Wedding here, look no more, you won't be disappointed. Thank you again to the Finley Family for taking such great care of my family. Reviewed on 26-07-2021
Kate McKenzie(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-07-2021 The absolute BEST!!! My husband and I were just married here last weekend and cannot say enough good things about the experience--the staff, the service, the food---all the details big and small. Many of our guests have told me it's the best food they've ever had at a wedding--and I have to agree with them!Megan, Brielle, and the whole staff took amazing care of us--before, during, and after the event. We had to postpone a full year plus due to COVID, and they were so helpful, understanding, and responsive. My bridesmaids and I got ready in the bridal suite on site--and we held our ceremony there. Everything went so smoothly. They helped coordinate all of our vendors and kept things on schedule the day-of without anything feeling rushed. We appreciate all their hard work and had the perfect day that we'll never forget. Reviewed on 20-07-2021
Jamie Mazzi(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-05-2021 My husband and I got married at Ellis Preserve on May, 21 2021 and it was the most perfect and amazing day from start to finish. All of the Finley staff was incredible to work with, everything was so organized. Trish and Brielle were awesome, so professional, and answered all my questions so quickly. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. The food was PHENOMENAL! All of our wedding guests are still raving about how great everything was from the cocktail hour down to dessert! To say our expectations were exceeded would be an understatement. It was seriously the best day. I highly recommend The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve and Finley Catering to anyone, they are so genuine and wonderful to work with! Reviewed on 08-07-2021
Jennifer Nguyen(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-03-2021 I cannot say enough about the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve and the Finley Team. They completely knocked it out of the park. We were married on March 28, 2021 and I couldn't have asked for a more special day. Meg was the the best coordinator to work with. She was attentive and put us at ease with all of the unknowns of COVID. The wedding day staff was so helpful and the service was outstanding. Our guests are still raving about how it was the BEST wedding they've been too. The food was phenomenal and kept coming. The venue is just breathtaking and I loved the ballroom so much. You will not be disappointed. Book your wedding with them and they'll take care of it all. Thank you Finley Catering! Reviewed on 19-05-2021
Christine Vadino(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-08-2020 Christine V Reviewed on 12-11-2020
Colin Bradley(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-10-2020 The Finley team is exceptional. We planned our wedding starting in 2019 and when COVID hit all of our plans were halted and turned on their head. We switched venues, had to flex to government regulations, and so much more in between.It was never a problem. There is nothing the Finley team (and the Ellis Preserve team) cannot handle. They are true professionals and their venues, even outside under a tent - were MAGNIFICENT.The whole organization from the leadership team, to the venue teams, and the staff is pure class and extremely considerate, respectful, and professional. They made ourselves and our guests so comfortable, welcomed, and we were able to have our dream wedding because of the help from the Finley Catering team. Reviewed on 11-11-2020
Melissa Gambone(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-10-2020 Words can not describe how amazing this venue is. I recently had my wedding @ the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve on Oct 4 2020, and Finley catering has by far exceeded my expectations. As a Covid-19 bride I can say that Ellis was the absolute best decision I made for my wedding. Through all of my planning , the team made me feel valued and made sure my day was everything I dreamed of. My wedding planner Megan and her assistant were so accommodating and paid attention to every detail. Also the food and service were fabulous !! My family and friends are still raving about this venue. It truly was a fairytale wedding and I am forever grateful to Finley and the Ballroom @ Ellis for giving me this special day. Reviewed on 03-11-2020
Annette Angelo(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-09-2020 I can't say enough amazing things about this venue. I am forever a \"Corona Bride\" but I couldn't have asked for a better venue to work with during this time. My original date was 3/28/20. - less than two weeks after the country shut down. Trisha and Kat could not have been more understanding to the situation and did everything they could to reschedule all the couples to the best of their ability. I was rescheduled twice. From 3/28/20 to 7/2/20 to finally 9/19/20. Unfortunately, due to the restrictions at the time, our event could only be held in the tent outside. Honestly, Finley did such an incredible job that I quickly forgot we were in a tent. It was beautiful, beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Megan, the day of coordinator, is the best in the business. She made sure everything was set up exactly how we pictured it and made sure the whole day ran smoothly. To say everything was perfect, isn't even strong enough for how we feel. The service was impeccable, you would not have thought we were in a tent outside the venue. Everything ran seamlessly. If they can do that amazing of a job, with the added challenge of a tent outside, I can only imagine how incredible they are inside their ballroom.The food was out of this world. Our wedding was over a month ago, and I still have people talking about it. From the cocktail hour to dessert and dinner in between, everything was spot on. A beautiful venue - inside and out. Our pictures came out amazingly. Incredible food, great people to work with. Can't ask for anything more. We love Finley!! Reviewed on 28-10-2020
Elena Benton(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-08-2020 fter working for months with the finley catering team we decided to move our wedding from Crystal Tea in the Philly to Ellis Preserve due to Covid restrictions. We were pretty adamant about keeping the date and the team really worked with us to help make the day more perfect than we could have ever imagined. We tented the front lawn at Ellis and last minute moved the ceremony from a church to the front steps at Ellis as well. The whole Finley team was AMAZING from start to finish during the planning transition and the whole entire day. It even poured right after the ceremony and with the swift actions of their team this didn't put a glitch in the day at all. The whole space was gorgeous, food was delicious and service above and beyond. Even with all the Covid restrictions, the Finley family made our guests feel safe the entire time and made sure everyone stayed dry and had a great time. Truly the best vendor ! Reviewed on 12-10-2020
Kristen DiMarco(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-02-2020 I cannot say ENOUGH wonderful things about our experience with Ballroom at Ellis Preserve!The event space is spectacular - a beautiful ballroom, but also an additional “cocktail/dessert area” for guests who would like a break from the dance floor to socialize.The staff was incredibly professional from start to finish. Carly answered all of our questions from the beginning and was extremely responsive. Megan and Rachel made sure the night ran smooth as ever - and always made sure we had drinks in our hands!The FOOD - goodness, I am still dreaming about it 6 months later! Our guests continue to talk about the delicious variety prepared by Finley Catering. In addition to all of these things, we found Ballroom at Ellis Preserve to be the most economical place to hold our wedding. We were pleasantly surprised by their fair pricing. Plus, we got married in the winter, which really helped! Do not overlook Ballroom at Ellis Preserve. We have wonderful memories from our special night there and wish you the same experience! Reviewed on 06-08-2020
BARI HARVEY(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-12-2019 There are no words to describe Finley Catering and how wonderful they made our wedding at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve. The staff was amazing, the food was incredible, the venue is beautiful. Our guests have not stopped talking about it. 5+ stars. Reviewed on 18-01-2020
Alexa Kemly(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-11-2019 What a fabulous fairytale wedding we had thanks to the amazing staff at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve!! The venue is designed and decorated so elegantly and classy, the food is unbelievable and there is so much! Guests will be talking out our wedding for the rest of their lives!!! Reviewed on 17-01-2020
Stephanie DeCrescente(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-10-2019 Where do I even begin with expressing my gratitude to Finley Catering and all the wonderful people who made our wedding night so incredible! Booking the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve and Finley Catering was our best decision in this entire wedding! From the very beginning, before you even meet anyone, the building and landscaping is gorgeous. Then you step inside and the ballroom is even MORE beautiful! Carly was amazing and really made us feel so special. She was prompt with emails and helpful in any and every way. While we planned this wedding from distance, they always welcomed us in as if we were family at any meeting when we were in the area and were very understanding of making big decisions over the phone/email. Our day of coordinator, Megan, was an absolute dream to work with those final days before the wedding! She was so calm yet so excited for us and wanted the day to be just as spectacular as we had always imagined. Between her and Brielle, we always had a drink in our hands and made sure our parents were a priority and were well taken care of as well. Megan and Brielle worked so well as a team and everything went as smoothly as they predicted, showing their knowledge of the industry and professionalism the whole way. Rachel, our bridal attendant, was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed - even providing a blanket for a cold bridesmaid and adjusting the room temp. We had so many amazing reviews from our guests and it is all thanks to Finley Catering. They know what they are doing and it shows in the quality of their work, food and staff. Every guest was blown away by the amazing food that continued to appear throughout the whole night! I can't send enough thank yous to all those at Finley Catering who made my guests and bride/groom feel so welcomed and so special throughout the entire night. I can't imagine having my wedding anywhere else. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! <3 Reviewed on 24-10-2019
Amy Falcone(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-09-2019 From the moment we walked into the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve, we knew we found our wedding venue - it is stunning. Our coordinator, Trish, was wonderful to work with during the planning process...super responsive via email (so key) and quick to address any questions or concerns we had. Megan, the day of coordinator, is EVERYTHING. Talk about someone who is absolutely incredible at her job! As the bride, I did not have to worry about one thing -- Megan took care of it all. Also, our bridal attendant/head waiter, Brielle, was an amazing addition to our day. Always kept our champagne glasses filled and made sure we had everything we needed through out the day/night. The food at the Ballroom is unreal and I only wish we could go back and eat everything again! All our guests are still raving about the cocktail hour/dinner and how accommodating the staff was. We had a such a wonderful experience with Finley Catering and we are so appreciative of the amazing day they helped create. Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Audrey Burger(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-09-2019 I cannot even start to explain how amazing Finley and the staff at The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was. First and foremost, Tricia did not leave our side throughout the entire process. She was always willing to answer every and all questions. She made us feel absolutely comfortable and important throughout the entire process and even went above and beyond to help us navigate some extenuating circumstances, which she absolutely did not have to. On the day of, Megan was nothing short of amazing. She kept our day, bridal party, and vendors all in check. I had some extra eliminate that were surprises the day of and she did an impeccable job with executing every and all requests with perfection. The bartenders, bridal suite attendant, and all staff were so nice and so accommodating. Guests were talking about individual staff members and how amazing they were the next day and beyond. And the food....the food was out of this world. Guests are still talking about how incredible it was and how much there was. I truly could not have been happier with every aspect of our wedding and the job that The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve did. SO thankful we went with this venue! Reviewed on 06-10-2019
Laura Vasaturo(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-09-2019 Words cannot begin to express my gratitude and love for Finley and the girls at Ballroom at Ellis Preserve!From our first meeting with Carly, my husband and I knew it was the place for us. Throughout the planning process Carly was AMAZING! She got back to us on questions super quickly and accommodated our requests. The day of, Megan was AMAZING! Seriously kept me as well as all of the girls calm. We had a large bridal party and she kept everyone in check. She even helped try to get wax out of one of the groomsmen’s pants who during the reception had a candle spilled on him- like who does that?! Megan because she is amazing! Rachel, our bridal suite attendant was amazing kept us girls stocked with champagne and food throughout the day and Brielle was also amazing during the reception- she made sure Matt and I constantly had a drink in our hands!I cannot recommend Finley any higher- the food is AMAZING! Bartenders were all awesome and really cool! I cannot say one bad thing about our experience with Ballroom at Ellis Preserve! Our day was absolutely PERFECT! Thank you and future brides- don’t hesitate- seriously book Ballroom at Ellis Preserve! Reviewed on 04-10-2019
Nicole Foraker(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
The Ballroom at Ellis Preserve was the best! They were so helpful and great to work with during the entire planning process. Meg was so helpful and paid attention to every detail for our reception and ceremony. It was the perfect day. Reviewed on 10-08-2019
Heather Bryan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-06-2019 This venue is beautiful, you don’t need a review to tell you that. Our pictures are breathtaking both inside and out. But let me just say that the food was incredible and the staff was more helpful than I could’ve imagined. I’ve had guests telling me it was the best cocktail hour they have ever seen. I’ve been to so many weddings where the food was disappointing and I refused to let ours be another one of them. Even the vegetarian option was delicious! The staff went above and beyond at every turn and catered to us all night long. I don’t think I ever had an empty glass in my hand, Brielle or Megan was always there to hand me a full one! Thank you to the entire team at the Ballroom for such an unforgettable night! Reviewed on 12-07-2019
Nathania Nguyen(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-03-2019 - Reviewed on 10-05-2019
Elizabeth Van Horn(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-01-2019 We had our wedding reception at the Ballroom on 1/25/19, and I cannot recommend this venue more! From start to finish, the service was impeccable. Carly was wonderful to work with; she answered all of my questions quickly and was so friendly! I felt very comfortable and calm during the planning process because of her help. On the day of, Megan and the serving staff were UNBELIEVABLE. They made sure that we always had drinks in our hands, took special care of our parents and bridal party, and made sure that each and every guest had a wonderful experience. The food was divine - our guests are still raving about it! If you want a stress-free, incredible wedding that people will be talking about for years to come, look no further! My only wish is that I could relive the day over and over again. Reviewed on 10-04-2019