The Merion is an elegant ballroom wedding venue located in Cinnaminson, NJ. The venue boasts a range of dream-like event spaces, and picturesque backdrops. With four breathtaking ballrooms, and numerous enchanting outdoor garden areas, couples are spoilt for choice.
The Merion has been serving Southern New Jersey for many, many years. The venue commands attention with its eccentric interior design. The spiraling staircase and rows of marble columns among many other embellishments are expertly crafted. It has become a well-known establishment that places an emphasis on detail, and the professional staff boasts an award-winning service.
The Merion is a venue of luxurious exuberance. Couples and their guests are invited to revel in its magical ambiance. The North and South gardens possess serene settings for an enchanting outdoor ceremony. These locations feature luscious greenery, extravagant gazebos, stone bridges, and a captivating waterfall. With a capacity of 600, The Palazzo Ballroom, and Grand Hallway are perfectly-primed for large-scale events. The rooms feature a strong European influence in their architecture. The Skylight Ballroom can host up to 300 guests and boasts a colonial-style refinement. This event space has a breathtaking 40-foot diameter glass dome that rises above the center of the room. The Palace and Empire Ballrooms host a more modest 275 guests capacity. Every ballroom has its own private restrooms. Luxurious get-ready rooms can be used by visiting wedding parties, providing an ideal location to prepare for the day's festivities.
The venue is able to host a number of events such as engagements, anniversaries, wedding ceremonies, and receptions. The experienced wedding planner can help couples plan and implement their big occasion with precision. They can offer referrals to a host of vendors like florists, local accommodation, entertainment specialists, and many more. The high-class in-house catering service can provide events with sublime cuisine that can delight and satisfy every guest and their preferences.
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
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The Merion Reviews
Taylor Walters(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We had the absolute best experience at the Merion. Calli was our event specialist and was always so helpful, kind and available for all of our questions and needs. Our day of was so smooth all we had to do was show up and walk down the aisle. The food was incredible, every single guest was RAVING about it! I wish I could relive our day over and over again, it truly was so magical. Our day of staff was also so supportive making sure we were good and helped us with anything we needed! We love love love the Merion and would recommend to anyone! Reviewed on 20-12-2023
Roshni Patel(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Working with the Merion, specifically Calli, was just so easy from the start. The venue is absolutely beautiful! We had our ceremony in the Skylight ballroom while the reception in the palazzo. Calli was so helpful throughout the entire process and everyone loved all the food. The amount of food that was offered during cocktail hour, dinner and dessert was just crazy (in a good way). We even knew what was included and it was still shocking to see it all the day of! They were also great in mixing Indian food along with the American since it was an interracial wedding. Everyone loved the experience and has not stopped messaging us about how great everything was! We literally couldn't have done it with out Calli, The Merion and the staff! Reviewed on 01-12-2023
Douglas Gavetti(other)5 out of 5 Rating
The Merion gave me and my wife one of the best days imaginable. Food, incredible. Ambiance, beautiful. Service, unmatched. Holly really stepped up and made our day seamless! I would highly recommend the Merion to anyone looking for a venue. The palazzo is huge and was perfect for our 275 person wedding. People are still talking about the food at our wedding, and that was the main reason we booked in the first place. This place does weddings, they have experience, and they take all the pressure off the bride and groom. Wonderful experience. Reviewed on 08-11-2023
Tracey Guest(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I canât say enough wonderful things about the Merion. From the moment we signed a contract with them, everything was easy and enjoyable. We worked with Calli who was beyond wonderful every step of the way. After the wedding, I received so many compliments from my guests, not only about how beautiful the venue was and delicious the food tasted, but how incredibly kind all of the staff was. I am so grateful we chose to have our wedding at the Merion. It was magical. Reviewed on 01-11-2023
Nitika Yadlapalli(other)4 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Merion last week and all in all, it was a very nice experience. The Palazzo Ballroom is absolutely stunning and the food and drinks were all fantastic. Holly was so helpful in accommodating our needs as well, and I was always able to email her with my questions.I had a few complaints that make it hard for me to give the venue five stars. One of them is that there is no good space for getting dressed at the Merion - we managed to use two of the lounges for me and my party to get dressed, but to be honest, it was hacked together for us to use as a dressing room and was a very sub-optimal space. Plus, we had to pay extra to be able to use it for more than 2 hours before the party began. The other thing is that up until like an hour before everything was supposed to start, there was no one there to help coordinate with vendors. No venue coordinator, no maitre d, no one. I had to keep interrupting my hair and makeup to go try and run around and figure out venue issues with my vendors. Not what I wanted to be doing. I did notice however that multiple times that tour groups of folks visiting the venue were walking by us and the dressing room, and it made me feel like there were people on site that could have been taking care of us but were choosing to prioritize potential customers over those who had already paid them. All in all, I don't regret having our reception here, it was still a great experience and we had a lovely time. But I think there are ways in terms of service that I think it could have been improved. Reviewed on 11-09-2023
My husband and I were married on 6/24/23 and I could not be happier with the service we received at the Merion and with our event specialist- Calli!! She really went above and beyond to make our day special. Our guests raved that the cocktail hour was the most AMAZING and over-the-top assortment of food they have ever seen at a wedding. Our guests also told us that the bartenders were so on it, that when they put their empty glass down, a new one would appear right in front of them before the empty glass could hit the table. Calli was with us from the moment we arrived at the venue, communicating with the other event coordinators to make sure our every need was met via an earpiece microphone. We truly felt like royalty. If you are looking to have the wedding of your dreams, look not further. The Merion (and Calli!) have it all. Reviewed on 28-06-2023
Keisha Burns(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Beautiful venue, excellent customer service with every encounter. Food was in abundance and very good. Reviewed on 08-06-2023
Linda Truong(other)5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I got married at the Merion MAY 2023. Ceremony outdoors at the garden and reception in the Palace Ballroom. It was an absolute dream, the venue is gorgeous inside and out, our guest cannot stop raving about the food (the Asian station is an absolute must needed upgrade itâs amazing), and all the staff members were so helpful. Shoutout to Stephanie Lamberti, she helped plan the perfect day and also was there to make sure it was the way we wanted it. We would recommend The Merion to anyone!! Reviewed on 01-06-2023
Jasmine Fields(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-04-2023 My husband and I chose the Merion for our wedding ceremony and reception. Honestly I couldnât be more happier with our decision. From the moment I saw the skylight ballroom I knew the Merion was the perfect place. I was highly satisfied with our event specialist professionalism. She helped us throughout the entire process and was able to respond back in a timely manner with any questions we had. I would definitely suggest the Merion for any event! Reviewed on 08-05-2023
Samantha Rentz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-03-2023 Out of all the wedding vendors I dealt with while planning my wedding, Calli and the Merion were the best! Their attention to detail, timely manner, and kindness made planning and my wedding day perfect. Calli went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! I would recommend this venue again and again! Reviewed on 17-04-2023
Michael Lenzi(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-02-2023 The Merion was the SECOND place we looked when searching for a venue for our wedding. I was immediately captures by the beauty and regality of the Skylight room and our search was over in one day! Holly was our Event Specialist and she was friendly from the start. I appreciate how she was always available to answer my questions any time of day or night. She even laughed at my corny jokes. She kept by our side during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and was so accommodating â helping us get food, drinks, and keeping our wedding party in check. Our server Maria and MaĂźtre d Scott were also wonderful, attentive, friendly, and fun to be around. The food was AMAZING and everyone kept telling how us this was the âbest wedding everâ all thanks to the staff at the Merion. They even had a couple of surprises throughout the night. Overall, the Merion made us feel so special, and made every dream we had for our wedding come true. THANK YOU to everyone who made my dreams since I was a kid possible â we are forever grateful and canât wait to renew our vows at the Merion in 20 years! Reviewed on 07-02-2023
Carissa M(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-01-2023 My husband and I just had our reception here last Saturday. Our on-site coordinator/sales rep Calli was wonderful to work with. She made sure everything ran smoothly the day of and was right there at the entrance waiting for me and my husband when we arrived from the church where we had our ceremony. For the price that you pay, you get A LOT of food and it was pretty tasty. All of my guests raved at how much they loved the cocktail hour, dinner and dessert selections. Calli made sure the Christmas decorations were still up because most of our photos were taken inside. The lobby was gorgeously decorated and the premises (bathrooms for example) were clean. The service was amazing too. There was a bartender there named Manny who took care of everyone's drink needs. What I especially love is that you didn't have to pay extra for things like valet parking or coat check or wedding cake, it was included. If you have your event there on a Saturday they include a carving station and seafood bar. Everyone loves the skylight ballroom but we had the Palace Ballroom and it was perfect for us. I hope to be able to come back again as a guest so I can eat more of the food! Reviewed on 12-01-2023
Robert Chmura(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-10-2022 My wife and I got married at the Merion in October of 2022 and it was absolutely AMAZING. From the first time we walked in to the venue to the time we were departing on the day of our wedding there's only one way to describe how the Merion treated us: They treated us like \"Family\". Stephanie Lamberti was our event specialist for our wedding and she was always accessible, extremely easy to work with and made our day extra special. I would highly recommend this venue and Stephanie to anyone that is looking for a stress free and beautiful wedding! Reviewed on 15-11-2022
Aileen Marie Paredes(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-10-2022 Words cannot express how wonderful the staff at The Merion were! Calli and her team were so welcoming and accommodating and made the whole process easy! The hall was beautiful, the staff were very quick and very nice! My guests and my bridal party continued to rave how beautiful everything was and how delicious the food was! Everyone definitely did not go home with an empty stomach! Thank you so much for helping us have out dream fairytale wedding! Reviewed on 29-10-2022
Niki Yerram(bride)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-09-2022 I got married at the Merion in September. I will say that the staff that worked my wedding on the actual day/night were amazing and attentive. My piece of advice to anyone that chooses this venue for their wedding would be to make sure that the person youâre working with reads your emails properly and you constantly follow up with them to ensure all your needs are met.My coordinator was Stephanie, and although great at first, I felt started to care less and less as we got closer to my wedding date (possibly because everything was paid for at this point). I emailed her on 3 separate occasions over the course of a month that we needed to use the projector in the largest room (where my reception was being held) and she didnât acknowledge it. I thought maybe itâs not a huge deal since sheâs responding to other things and just not that and itâs just something we have to make sure is set up the day of. Well I was wrong, and my parents arrived to my reception only to be demanded by Stephanie for almost $500 to use the projector for 5 minutes for my same day edit. Now although I think this price was a bit steep since our same day edit itself costed less than that to have made and the fact that thereâs a giant chandelier blocking the projector screen, the money wasnât the concern. Itâs the fact that Stephanie refused to allow them to pay by credit card or to have a separate invoice sent over later. After a 3 day Indian wedding, my parents thought they could finally relax and enjoy my reception but no they had to somehow find $500 IN CASH with no warning. The fact that I sent multiple emails to Stephanie asking for the projector so far ahead of time makes me more upset because this was her mistake, not ours.A few weeks after the wedding and everything settled, I emailed Stephanie about how we were upset with how we were treated. Stephanie said she would âtalk to the partnersâ and get back to us. She did not apologize at any point (even when I screenshotted her all the emails I sent her about the projector) and just didnât seem to care. Itâs been 3 weeks now, and we still have not gotten any response from the partners. Itâs obviously not about the money, as when you spend thousands and thousands of dollars already on your wedding, $500 isnât going to break the bank. Itâs the way we were treated and there was no apology or acknowledgement for stressing my parents out. Weâve never been late on a payment for us to be treated that way either.Aside from the projector fiasco, I also emailed Stephanie to have a certain number of chairs in the reserved rows for our ceremony, which Iâm not sure she passed onto the set up team because they were not accurate and we had some members of the bridal party not have seats at the front because of this.Overall the merion is beautiful and I know our guests enjoyed everything so much and the cocktail hour was amazing and again the staff that worked the event were great. Thatâs why I gave this 3 stars.Iâm not sure if this is a partners or a Stephanie issue because theyâre not communicating properly with us at this point. Mistakes happen, itâs how you handle it that can make or break a clientâs experience. Brides (and anyone getting married) know how stressful it is going through with a wedding, and although our vendors have done all of this a million times, itâs important for them to remember this is your one important day. Reviewed on 13-10-2022
Tina Diomede(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-03-2022 We are beyond happy with how everything turned out for my daughter's Super Sweet 16! Special thanks to Stephanie for making our vision and dream a reality. The food, staff, and service were all exceptional. We could not have asked for a more perfect party! Reviewed on 04-04-2022
Brigitte Novak(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-11-2021 The Merion is an amazing venue from start to finish. We only saw one other location before submitting our deposit. The Skylight ballroom was the perfect spot for our Blacktie 150 person reception! The food was INCREDIBLE and the space so elegant. The Merion staff was always so accommodating and easy to work with. It was one of the best experiences of the entire process. The Merion was the location of my grandfather's wedding in 1991 and my dad's junior prom back in the 80's--I am so glad we could add another life event to the space! Reviewed on 15-03-2022
Rosie DiLoreto(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-02-2022 BOOK YOUR WEDDING HERE! I cannot express to you how amazing our wedding was because of the staff here and the venue itself. First of all, it's beautiful! We had our reception and ceremony in the skylight ballroom and people would not stop talking about how cool the room is. Next is the food, it's 5 star quality from beginning to end. Cocktail hour is INSANE and everyone will rave about it for years to come. And I have to give it up to the staff, you are treated like royalty from the moment you get there until you leave. There is always someone there offering you a drink, food, making sure everything is up to your expectations. There's also a few surprises that they throw in for the bride and groom that I won't spoil, but it really brings the whole thing together. I cannot recommend this place enough! Reviewed on 14-02-2022
Val L(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-01-2022 The positive reviews are right! We cannot say enough great things about The Merion! Atmosphere (check), delicious food (check), lots of food (check), great staff (check)! We were in the gorgeous Skylight Ballroom. We had natural golden sunset lighting for the ceremony, which made the space otherworldly. The staff is so kind and helpful. Their experience comes through. Like many brides this past year, COVID was a worry and they made the planning less stressful! We are grateful for Cliff and partners and Calli, our coordinator, for all their responsiveness, understanding, and accommodations! Nick, our maitre d, was attentive, kind, calm, and helpful. They all care and it shines through. The food was delicious and abundant! Everyone enjoyed their meals and complimented the cocktail hour and desserts!We also picked our vendors through their showcase/network and it took a lot of stress off planning since they already knew the space. We enjoyed their services and would recommend. Good people know good people. Reviewed on 03-02-2022
Randi Freedman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-09-2021 Look no further, you won't find a better wedding venue in South Jersey. We had our ceremony in the North Garden and our reception in the Skylight ballroom, which is breathtakingly beautiful and accommodates many guests. The staff at the Merion were so incredibly kind, helpful, very responsive and answered every last one of my questions. They helped to take the stress out of the wedding planning process. As a COVID bride, we were worried about having to make adjustments to our head count, however, the Merion worked with us and were understanding of the things that were simply not in our control. We worked with a number of different wedding coordinators, including Ariana, Janine and Christina. Christina was with us on the day of our wedding, and she helped to run the show, from start to finish. Our maitre d' was also very helpful, and was a calming presence on the day of. Let's talk FOOD - the list of food options at the Merion is UNBEATABLE. The cocktail hour alone is unmatched. Our guests were reaching out in the days following the wedding to tell us that they had never seen food like that at a wedding before. There is such a wide array of options when choosing your menu. Everything was truly DELICIOUS, cooked to perfection. The dessert tables were a hit with everyone, including the donut wall, the candy bar, the milkshake station, and the fancy cocktails. The Merion was very communicative with all of our vendors, and helped to ensure that everything was set up and arranged well ahead of time. My family and I dropped off boxes of items the day of our wedding, and Christina made sure that everything was in its place before our guests arrived. They also arranged to have everything packed up for us and ready to go home at the end of the night. Let the venue speak for itself, everything about it is stunning, it is a very classy and elegant venue - and they have many different ballrooms, all with a different feel, depending on what you're looking for. I couldn't have been more pleased with the service that we got at the Merion. Reviewed on 18-10-2021
Teresa Morningstar(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-05-2021 The Merion is an absolutely amazing wedding venue. The staff is so friendly and helpful. They were able to work with our budget and gave us a BEAUTIFUL wedding on May 8, 2021. My husband and I couldn't be happier. Our coordinator was Janine and she was FANTASTIC. I contacted her sooooo many times and I swear she got sick of me, but never showed it. She was extremely professional and helped us with literally EVERYTHING we needed. Our ceremony was outside in the North Garden and it was exactly what we wanted. We had our reception in the Empire Ballroom and it was such a cool, fun vibe. There was so much food and the best drinks. I keep encouraging people to have their weddings at the Merion so I can go again! Reviewed on 13-10-2021
Kaylee Hatfield(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-09-2021 The Merion is your place to go if you want a perfect wedding! Like many couples, we had to postpone our wedding a few times, and The Merion couldnât have made it easier for us. They were so supportive and easy to work with on new dates and plans for the big day. We even went through a coordinator change, and Calli rocked our big day. She was easy to work with, communicative and so fun to work with the day of. Our guests are STILL talking about the food. Omg was there so much to choose from, and all was delicious. We had the best day and our room (The Palazzo) was gorgeous. Thank you for everything! Reviewed on 06-10-2021
Sim G(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-08-2021 The Merion was an amazing venue for our wedding. We, like many others, had to delay our 2020 wedding to 2021 but the staff was very accepting of the changes. Of course the vennue itself is beautiful, but truly the one thing blew us away was how hospitable and compassionate everyone was (mangers, maitre d', captain, head sever, etc). Stephanie, our main contact, was the most helpful, and we were so lucky to have been able to work with her (highly recommend) Reviewed on 06-09-2021
My Dung Nguyen(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-08-2021 The Merion offered top notch service and we couldnât be more happier that we decided to go with The Merion as our wedding venue. On our wedding day we had Calli as our coordinator, Wayne as our maitre dâ, Dee as our captain and Marian as our head server. Our team made us feel at ease and took wonderful care of us throughout the entire night. From their responsiveness, to the food, to the service, to the decor, to the ambiance and everything in between, The Merion staff and team exceeded our expectations!!! Reviewed on 05-09-2021
Caroline DiBartolomeo(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-06-2021 The Merion is the absolute best venue!!!!! 12/10 would recommend to any bride looking in South Jersey. Throughout the last year of COVID-19 and our two postponements, I was never once worried about the Merion. The owners, managers, and coordinators were so responsive to all of my questions during COVID and made a point to make my husband and I feel comfortable that our wedding would run smoothly no matter what. Our Merion coordinator, Stephanie, is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. She is so organized, efficient, thoughtful, and kind. She promptly answered every single question during the planning process and on the day of, there was not a single detail out of place. She coordinates it all perfectly so that you don't have to worry the moment you step foot in the Merion. Not only was Steph amazing, but the entire staff was as well. I was blown away by how attentive and kind every single staff member at the Merion was to not only myself and my husband, but to all of our guests as well. The Merion's grounds are breathtaking with beautiful landscaping and decor ready for the perfect photo ops. And the FOOD. While there are so many selling points to have a wedding at the Merion, the food is absolutely number one. The food is insane -- not only in quality but in quantity. The cocktail hour is unbelievable. It's pretty difficult to save room for your entree, but you have to because the main courses are even better. I can't wait to go back to the Merion as a guest so that I can spend all my time eating the food.I can't recommend the Merion enough. Thank you to Steph, Cliff, Vinnie and everyone at the Merion for making our wedding day absolutely perfect! Reviewed on 14-07-2021
Sarah Segaline(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-07-2021 My husband and I got married here on 7/2/21 and cannot say better things about this venue. We originally had a different venue booked in Philadelphia but chose to move to NJ due to COVID-19 restrictions in March 2021. Stephanie was always quick to answer us by e-mail and made it so easy when we needed to visit the venue or meet with her to discuss details about the wedding. Not a single person left the wedding hungry and everyone told me it was the wedding to be at. I couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. Once I walked through the door, my husband and I were greeted with champagne and once we headed down to the Empire Room, we were given food and our signature cocktails plus welcomed by the maĂźtre d and servers. I highly suggest this venue to anyone that wants the perfect wedding day as I never had any stress thanks to the wonderful staff at The Merion. Reviewed on 06-07-2021
Brittney Karpovich(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-07-2021 What a wonderful night! My husband and I got married after 2 postponements at The Merion on July 2. Everyone was so impressed by the food, service, and splendor of the ballroom. We booked The Merion back in December 2018 and had 4 different Wedding Coordinators during that time. Our final coordinator, Calli, we met just at the beginning of June. Calli was great to work with! She was personable, friendly, and willing to accommodate our needs. My only advice is keep all your documents from The Merion and get everything in writingâespecially if you have a long engagementâbecause packages do slightly change from year to year so this will ensure you get everything you were promised. Through our transitions of coordinators, Cliff was also always there and very helpful! Our day of staff, Eric & Maria were extremely friendly & helpful. By the end of the night Maria (our head server) had a Diet Coke (my favorite drink) always waiting for me! I cannot say enough about The Merion and highly recommend. One of my friends said it best, âyour wedding was top tier. Itâs going to be hard to beat.â It was truly a magical day! Reviewed on 04-07-2021
Courtney W(bride)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-06-2021 We just had our wedding at the Merion. What a beautiful venue! The food was fantastic and the staff was extremely helpful. The day of our wedding it was 70 degrees no humidity. The night of our wedding it seemed like the heat was on inside the Merion. I was sweating the entire time during my cocktail hour which completely ruined my hair. So as the bride, the rest of my pictures looked awful. I had several guests say how hot it was as well. My bridal suite was hot was well even with the fan on. This was my only complaint the night of our wedding. Everything else was great. Reviewed on 13-06-2021
Lorie Zagacki(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-05-2021 We were originally set to have our wedding in February 2021 at the Cescaphe ballroom. We had to postpone to May 20th and shortly after decided we werenât comfortable letting the City of Philadelphia decide whether we could have our wedding or not and switched venues over to New Jersey at The Merion. From the first time I talked with Cliff and our coordinator Stephanie on the phone, they made an awful situation so much better! We only had three months of planning with them and I honestly wish we got to work with them longer. Their entire staff day of was amazing!! Our maitreâd, Wayne made sure my husband and I were taken care of all day. The Merion is NJ top place to have your wedding Reviewed on 26-05-2021
Walt Kosiek(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-04-2021 My wife and I decided to check out The Merion for our wedding venue. The second we walked in their doors they knocked it out of the park! They were miles ahead of the other (well known) venues in the area. Stephanie Lamberti was AMAZING. She knew EVERY LITTLE DETAIL about the venue and how our wedding day would go. As we told some family and friends about where we booked they all said how incredible of a venue it was. We had very high expectations going into our wedding day. The Merion and Stephanie Exceeded our very high expectations! We canât thank them enough! If you are looking to get married please go check out The Merion and ask for Stephanie. I promise you will not be disappointed.If you are getting married the Merion is the place to do it. Thank you to The Merion and Stephanie! Reviewed on 27-04-2021
Caitlin Larkin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-06-2022 We toured the Merion with Janine and loved it and her! We ended up going with a different venue, however I still wanted to write a review to recommend the Merion and ask for Janine! Reviewed on 28-01-2021
Carina Rosario-Fleishman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-09-2019 I wish I wrote this sooner but I absolutely love The Merion. My husband and I were married there Sept 2020. We went to the Merion for a bridal show that they were hosting early in the planning process. We were so amazed with that single show a week later we were booking without seeing another venue. We actually found almost all our venues at that show because it was so well hosted and the groups we found there worked so well with The Merion it was so easy. My wedding coordinator was Jolene. She was amazing and I genuinely feel like she cared about our wedding like she would a family member. My day was perfect and I will be forever grateful for them. Reviewed on 03-01-2021
Ghadir Shahin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-10-2020 I just had my wedding two weeks ago in the skylight room. my experience with the Merion is absolutely amazing from the beginning to the end. they really do care about their customers a lot. My planner was Adriana and she was amazing and then changed to Alyssa and she was very very helpful (honestly I really really don't know what I would've done without her) I didn't have a day of coordinator and Alyssa worked really hard to make sure everything was going great and the way I wanted, she helped me setting up my centerpieces which was a tremendous help, and setting up everything actually. she is super nice person and great to work with.Dave was amazing he was making sure all night that everything is going good. the food is out of this world the taste was amazing and the quantity was insane. None of my guests had any problems, I've got all great feedback about the venue from my guests. the venue is absolutely gorgeous and super clean. I highly highly recommend The Merion. I also have to say they did their best when I had to reschedule my wedding due to Covid-19. Reviewed on 10-11-2020
Punam Patel(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-05-2020 The Merion from day 1 was nothing but warm, welcoming, and attentive to what my husband and I wanted. The staff is very responsive to every and any questions we had and really worked with the vision we wanted. The venue itself is well-kept and beyond gorgeous of what a wedding venue should be like. The Skylight Room is what makes the difference and the space is perfect for intimate and larger events. We had a two day event planned, and the planning process was nothing but smooth and organized. Cliff and the team are beyond helpful and there are not enough words to describe how accommodating everyone at the Merion is. Definitely recommend for any future brides and grooms! Reviewed on 18-06-2020
Taylor DiVirgilio(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-03-2020 When we first saw the Merion on the Knot, we knew we HAD to get married here. We cannot say enough about the Merion, from the minute we met Stephanie at the Philadelphia Bridal Show we felt like we were working with family. Stephanie and the Merion team were very accommodating, kind, and easy to work with the entire time. We had our reception in the Skylight Ballroom, it was the most incredible experience in our entire lives. The Merion is so unique, and I can guarantee you've never seen anything like it before. The food is INCREDIBLE, from cocktail hour, to dinner, and dessert. The cocktail hour is unlike any other, the amount of options is unreal. The staff made sure that my husband and I actually ate, and also boxed up our left over dinner, and dessert. That was a really nice touch, it was so nice to enjoy it the next day. I wish we could re-live this day. Thank you to Stephanie and the staff for giving us the best day ever. We know that everyone else who picks the Merion will have the same experience as we did. Reviewed on 06-06-2020
Chloe Spissell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-02-2020 My husband and I cannot say enough good things about our experience with The Merion from start to finish. They were extremely professional, organized, and accommodating and took a lot of the stress out of planning our reception. The food especially stood out to both us and our guests, who still have not stopped raving about the variety, the quantity, and the quality of what was provided at Cocktail Hour, Dinner, the Dessert Hour and on the way out! The bridal attendant's and maitre d's superb service also confirmed to us that we had made the right decision. We highly recommend The Merion to anyone looking to host their reception in South Jersey. Reviewed on 24-03-2020
Jenae Phillips(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-07-2019 We had our wedding and reception in July 2019. Everything was amazing and exactly what we wanted out of our wedding day. Our coordinator Adriana was by our side every step or the way and was available anytime we needed her. The food was OUTSTANDING! My family is still talking about how amazing the food was. The Merion took the time to learn us, our wants and truly made us feel special and not just like another wedding. They day of staff worked hard and made sure everything ran smoothly. I canât recommend this venue enough to future brides and grooms. Thanks to the Merion I was able to have my dream wedding. Reviewed on 19-01-2020
Bridget McHugh(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-11-2019 Top notch. 10/10. 5 stars. Cannot be matched. My husband and I can often times hardly find the words to describe how incredible The Merion was as our wedding venue. Stephanie, our coordinator, was a complete expert and gem from beginning to the very end of all the planning and we feel so lucky to have worked with her. THE FOOD! THIS is why people choose the Merion. The food cannot be matched in quantity and quality. Our guests cannot stop talking about our cocktail hour complete with raw bar, multiple live stations and countless butlered hor dourves as well as dinner hour complete with a sorbet palate cleanser in between courses and of course the OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD dessert display! The Merion recommended our DJ, bakery, and florist ALL of which were top notch vendors. We would choose The Merion as our venue over and over again if given the chance! Reviewed on 08-12-2019
Marina M(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-10-2019 May I just say, I was a very happy bride. Cliff and Adriana are the most amazing people Iâve ever met. Adriana made sure I was happy until the day of. Iâve received a lot of compliments about the food and the place but that was expected because I knew what I signed up for. I miss my wedding day already and I wish I could relive it. Reviewed on 06-12-2019
Alissa P(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-09-2019 My husband and I got married in the Skylight Ballroom on 9/21/19. We couldnât have asked for a better venue. It was simply amazing. The room as beautiful and the staff was so attentive and kind to everyone. The food was amazing, and the Merion even had some surprises for my husband and I. This was a nice touch which really meant a lot to us. All our guests are still raving about how wonderful our wedding was. I was a little nervous that you might be able to hear other events happening in the other ballrooms, but that was not the case at all. It felt like our wedding was the only one going on that night. I am so glad we chose this venue. A HUGE thank you to Stephanie at the Merion for all the hard work she did making our wedding day the best day ever. She is great to work with. She was so helpful to us in planning our big day. Always more than happy to answer any questions my husband and I had. Reviewed on 16-11-2019
Leslie D(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-10-2019 We had our Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the Merion. The ceremony was held in the Palazzo Ballroom and the Reception was in the Skylight Ballroom. The Merion went above and beyond our expectations. Nicole was our event specialist through the whole process from originally selecting the venue to the final details of the night. The whole process was made effortless with her assistance. The event occurred on a Friday night and everything was flawless. The waitstaff was polite and accommodating in every way. They went out of their way to ensure that every guest was taken care of. Reviewed on 27-10-2019
Maryana Prokopets(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-09-2019 Simply Fabulous and Amazing!Well what can I say except for THANK YOU AND AMAZING! Jolene and her fabulous team at The Merion truly went above and beyond for our wedding on 9/22/19! Jolene was just so amazing to work with through out the entire planning process, especially since it wasnât my favorite thing planning a wedding she was there through it all! She made sure everything was spelled out and on time and convenient for us! We were truly amazed and blessed to have Jolene as our event specialist! We started out with Alyssa but after she left we were super lucky to have Jolene as head of our team! She is just one of the kindest people and was very easy to work with! All the staff at The Merion are great and our day of staff was just totally fabulous! Everyone was on top of everything and our guests were just blown away with the amount of food and drink and the taste! And of course the service! Our bridal attendant and head servers were so attentive and made sure we had everything we needed or wanted at all times. Itâs already been a month since our wedding and our guests are still talking about how great and beautiful everything was and how much food and how tasty it was. You just canât go wrong in choosing this beautiful, versatile venue and if you get Jolene as your event specialist youâre in luck because sheâs AWESOME! Thank you t all the Merion staff for making our dream wedding come true! We canât wait to attend another event at your fabulous venue! Thank you to all of you especially Jolene! Reviewed on 22-10-2019
Jack Saccente(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-10-2019 My son and his Beautiful wife had their Ceremony and Reception at the Merion this past Saturday. Stephanie handled all the details throughout the entire process. When it was time for the event she was there to make sure all went as planned and we could not ask for anything more and Stephanie and her staff were absolutely FANTASTIC. What a day and evening it was. Every single detail from ceremony to cocktail hour to the reception was GREAT. Food, service and well EVERYTHING turned out to be, well as I said, FANTASTIC. I Absolutely recommend The Merion if you want a memorable time. Reviewed on 15-10-2019
Avani Bharucha(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-10-2019 Matt and I used the Merion for our two weddings on October 4th and October 5th (Indian and American). The Indian wedding was at Skylight ballroom and the American ceremony and reception was was at North Garden and Palazzo ballroom, respectively. The place is absolutely stunning!!! The picture will come out beautiful at this venue. The entire staff is responsive, professional, and do everything above-and-beyong to make your wedding day perfect! Maitre D, captain, bridal attendant were great! They added rose parade and champagne tower as a surprise. I worked with Jolene Cross, the event specialist. She is excellent!!! I did not feel the need to hire a planner or a coordinator because Jolene was so friendly and helpful throughout the planning process - both Indian and American. On the days of the wedding, she made sure everything runs smoothly according to the plan and timeline. She even bustled my bridal gown. She treated me like her best friend! Last but not least, many thank you to the chef! The Merion fully catered both Indian and American wedding. The chef cooked up delicious indian entrances, vegetarian entrees, along with American entrees for both weddings and cocktail hour!!! My guests are still raving about vegetarian food at the Indian wedding. He even made Indian desserts for the wedding. A few guests asked for recipes. Indian Station at the cocktail hour was a big hit (chick peas with potato patties - three chutneys, curried vegetables and chili cauliflower). Paneer tikka masala entree tasted delicious!. The upvass potatoes (Fasting meal) was great! My wedding ended up with 7 main course entree options. The food was served hot even with such a large menu. The viennese hour display was out of the world! The Merion chef accommodated every request. I recommend people not to bring outside caterers for Indian food. The Merion chef will do an excellent job! Matt and I had a great experience at the Merion. We highly recommend their 5-stars service!!! Avani Bharucha & Matt Floyd Reviewed on 10-10-2019
Amy R(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-09-2019 My husband and I got married a week ago at the Merion and it was perfect! It was everything we wanted. We got married in the skylight room and it was beautiful. Our wedding coordinator, Stephanie, was so helpful throughout the whole process. She was always an email away anytime I had a question, whether big or small. Our maitreâd Scott was especially helpful as well. He really looked out for us the day of and made sure we were where we needed to be and was always there checking to make sure we didnât need anything. Everyone was so impressed with the food especially cocktail hour. Our wedding was everything we wanted it to be! Reviewed on 09-10-2019
Kristen Schaffer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-08-2019 WOW, what an amazing wedding venue! From the moment that Taylor and I walked in the door and saw how absolutely beautiful the Merion is, we knew we were going to get married there. We toured the venue in February of 2018 and ended up getting married in August 2019. Taylor and I actually changed our desired wedding date so that we could make the wedding happen at the Merion! From seeing the entrance way to the ballroom, everything is breath taking. Everything the day of went so smoothly and seamlessly. We were one of three weddings that day and we only ran into one other wedding once (because we went outside to take photos at nighttime). To this day, my guests are raving about the venue. I keeping hearing about how amazing the cocktail hour and dinner food was. As the bride and groom, we unfortunately didn't get to eat any and hope to attend a wedding at the Merion one day to experience it!I want to shout out some of the amazing people who work at the Merion - Nicole is seriously such a gem. I am so happy she was our day of coordinator. We ended up meeting her in February 2018 and from that moment on, Nicole became one of my biggest helpers through the wedding planning process. She helped me every step of the way and always responded to my texts/emails/calls. She honestly feels like a family friend to us. Samuel, who was our maitre d, who was incredible. Every time I turned around and needed something - he was there to ask me what he could do. I frequently saw him running around the venue throughout the night because he wanted to make sure something was done correctly, I forgot something else, he needed to grab us something, etc.. Samuel truly wonderful! Adrianna who filled in for Nicole when she was with another client - also such a sweetheart! We loved working with her for the short time and were very excited to see her on our wedding day. Marian, who worked as our captain, was great. I saw her making sure all details were correct just prior to guests entering the ballroom. All in all, we are so beyond thrilled with our decision to get married at the Merion. We had the best time and made amazing memories there. We can't think of a more perfect place to have our most important day. We are hopeful to be \"guests\" there one day and experience the Merion magic!! Reviewed on 22-09-2019
Alisha Patel(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-08-2019 As a founder/owner of a wedding planning company, Tum Hi Ho Events, I had the pleasure of working with Nicole and Mike from the Merion for an August 2019 wedding. This venue is absolutely gorgeous and the entire staff is ready to jump in and help for anything necessary. They are very hands-on, responsive during pre events, and extremely professional on the day of. Would highly recommend them to any bride and groom for a flawless event! Reviewed on 13-08-2019
Jessica Giordano(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-06-2019 My husband and I had our reception at the Merion on June 23rd and it was beyond everything that we could have imagined! From the first time that we met with Stephanie to the day after the wedding, it was a great experience. Stephanie was such a pleasure to work with and ensured that we were getting everything on our wish list. Our guests keeps raving about how great the food was and how amazing all of the employees were. I would 100% recommend the Merion especially Stephanie to anyone - you will not be disappointed! Reviewed on 08-07-2019
Brianna DeStefano(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-06-2019 WOW!! I guess would be a good word to use ! From the first moment we stepped in the door on our visit to the last time we stepped in to experience our wedding was tremendous! Every employee was so helpful and sweet. The food was to rave for and our guest are still talking about the amount of food that was served ( wish I got more as a busy bride) but what I had was amazing ! Adrianna was our wedding coordinator and she was on point all the time, always quickly answering my silly messages and being there the day off to help settle my nerves. I would get married at the Merion over and over if I could! After reading bad reviews of places you get worried but man sometimes you can believe what you read. I am still in awe of my wedding day and how I was treated like a princess leaving her castle, everytime I left the room they would escort me out and make sure I didn't run into any other brides it was awesome ! I would love to attend a wedding to be able to sit back and enjoy all the amazing moments that we experienced a the Merion !!! Reviewed on 18-06-2019
Georgie Monschein(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-05-2019 Where do I even begin. When my mom, sister and I initially went to the merion to see if I wanted to have my wedding there, it was basically a no brainer. The venue is gorgeous and when we met with Nicole who gave us a tour and showed us the menu of all the food I knew we had to have our wedding there. We had the palace ballroom which is an absolutely beautiful and classic looking room. Nicole was outstanding through the entire process. Our engagement was almost a year and a half long and she was wonderful in communicating with me - she would literally email me back same day or next day any time I emailed her about anything. She was also great in communicating with my other vendors. She is very organized and made everything so easy for me!!! She was also an amazing support when any stressors came up during planning. She helped to make our wedding day literally everything we wanted it to be. I talked to cliff and Dave a few times throughout the process as well and they were both nice as could be!! The food at our wedding was INSANE. All of our guests were raving about the huge variety of food choices and how amazing everything tasted!! Our guests raved about everything!!! While my husband and I didnât have much time to eat since we were talking to everyone, I did still get to enjoy some of my dinner which was delicious. The portions they give you are insane and they send you home with a ton as well (so at least now my husband and I will get to enjoy the delicious food at home!) Our bridal attendant (deb), Maitre Dâ (nick) and captain (dee) took care of my husband and I on the day of (helped to get us anything we needed) and were right there getting us anything we needed and making sure we were happy and taken care of the entire night. They were just amazing and my husband and I were blown away with how taken care of we felt. Thank you so much to Nicole and the rest of the team - we couldnât have asked for anything more and I would highly recommend having your wedding at the Merion - you will NOT regret it!!!!!! Reviewed on 06-05-2019
Jemila Worley(bride)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-03-2019 I absolutely loved the service we received up until our wedding, the day before, and the day of, however it seemed like as soon as the reception was over the customer service style changed. Our rental items, glass chargers, seating chart, etc were not being handled with care, everything was thrown around, some items got lost, and broken while the staff was putting things away. This was extremely disappointing because we had such a great experience there and loved the food, our ceremony and reception. The coat room attended was also very very nasty to our guests, leaving them feeling uneasy when entering and leaving our wedding which we were disappointed and unhappy with. Customer service should remain top quality even after the event is over. Reviewed on 26-03-2019
Josephine Luong(bride)3 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-11-2018 I honestly wish I could have given them 5 stars. My husband and I were kept blissfully ignorant on our wedding day because Jolene, Nick, Joanne and Deb E did a great job making sure we were happy and stress free. It was not until the next day that we realized what had all happened. Throughout our time working with those at The Merion, there was a serious lack of communication. Some couples might not mind, but for myself and others who are organized and want to make sure their wedding day is perfect, it is a BIG DEAL. 1. When my wedding coordinator was changed from Alyssa to Jolene, I was not aware until I personally called The Merion myself after a month of zero email responses. I remained calm even though it was very close to my wedding date and Jolene's professionalism reassured me.2. I proactively emailed Dave U a month before my wedding to determine when was a good time to start setting up for my wedding on November 17th. I received an email from him that same day that the room was free starting at 10 am. There was a last minute booking but no one informed us. Come wedding day, my vendor and family go to The Merion at 10 am to set up, only to find that they could not set up until 5 pm (2 hours before the wedding). It became pure chaos as they tried to find where to re-locate the materials and start putting things together (ended up being at multiple locations). This delayed my wedding ceremony because we had to wait until my family arrived (little did I know it was because they were rushing around trying to set up for my reception). This all could have been simply avoided if someone from The Merion could have emailed/called us the night before the wedding date.3. Once I spoke to Cliff and Vinny at The Merion about this incident, I was told that they would find a resolution and respond back ASAP. Two months went by with no responses from them, even after I reached out to The Merion multiple times. It was a lack of common courtesy.If numbers 1, 2 & 3 could have been avoided, I would have given The Merion 5 stars. Their cocktail hour was amazing and open bar was a huge hit. Once again, Jolene, Nick, Joanne and Deb E were wonderful to work with. This is an honest review from a somewhat disappointed bride. I just hope that this never occurs to anyone else and that The Merion can improve on their lack of communication. Reviewed on 08-02-2019
M Anonymous(bride)2 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-01-2019 We had our reception at the Merion a few months ago. The venue is beautiful & for the price you get a lot but I HATED my wedding experience because of my event specialist, Stephanie. She was very nice the 1st time we met but after we booked & paid our deposit she didnât reach out about anything. Whenever I reached out to her she was cold & short, not the least bit friendly so much so that I rarely reached out to her, I felt uncomfortable like I was bothering her. I debated if we annoyed her or rubbed her the wrong way but really couldnât think of anything, we BARELY interacted with her, didnât ask for anything special or have crazy requests or any requests really. Meetings to figure out our menu/linens/lighting were cancelled or pushed back. We live an hour away & before leaving our house we got a phone call from her asking to push the meeting almost 2 hours, we obliged but arrived 20 minutes early, we didnât have anything else to do, we took the day off to make this meeting work. When we arrived we realized she pushed our meeting to show the venue to a new client, this was likely the reason for most of our cancelled & postponed meetings but that still didnât bother us. What really bothered me was that she only told us about the cake vendors a month before the wedding, had she not cancelled appointments we would have been told about the 3 different bakeries earlier, at the very least she could have emailed us, this gave us no time to figure out our options & what worked for us best. We used the bakery that was closest just so we can fit in the tasting, adding more stress to an already hectic time. The bakery told us that we should have had our meeting at least 3-4 months ago. There was no delay on our part but we ended up paying the bakery a rushed design fee (sucked it up & didnât say anything), I was willing to suck up a lot of things to have our day go smoothly, the last thing I want is to get on the bad side of someone who is running the show. The day of our wedding we pulled up to the venue, we're greeted by Stephanie & she couldnât even crack a smile, she did have champagne & a cold âcongratulationsâ, from the start she was unfriendly, it felt like our wedding day was an inconvenience to her & she was annoyed. She ushered us into the ballroom for pics. After that we barely saw her. The rest of the staff was lovely! But her presence whenever it was around felt like a dark cloud. I debated writing a review & decided not to. I was going to let it go, it was done & over with, my guests didn't know what was going on, to them I had a fairy tale wedding, then the holidays came around. It was the 1st time I saw a lot of my guests. I was showered with compliments but almost every person had a comment about Stephanie. Apparently she was rude to many of my guests. When I heard the 1st or 2nd complaint I thought maybe my guest was being annoying but that couldnât have been the case for the many stories I heard. We had over 200 guests, I canât imagine that they all did something. Itâs possible my husband & I early on rubbed her the wrong way & she decided to project that throughout the planning process but itâs unacceptable to lash out in anyway towards my guests. I would like to think that maybe Stephanie didnât realize how she was treating us & that it really had nothing to do with us specifically but that doesnât change that when I think of my wedding at The Merion it isnât thought of as the wonderful day I had dreamed of. Reviewed on 04-01-2019
Briana Aversa(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-10-2018 We got married in October 2018 and we had the most amazing wedding!! We got so many compliments about how great the merion was to all of our guests. They give you tons of food and desserts, and everything is absolutely delicious! They even gave my husband and I a bunch of dinners to take home for left overs. Our wedding was in the palace ballroom downstairs. The servers and all of the staff are super friendly and extremely attentive. We highly recommend The Merion to any couple who is getting married! Thank you for making our wedding a dream come true. Reviewed on 27-12-2018
Dana Fortuna(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-12-2018 Jerry and I got married this past weekend (12/15/18) at the Merion. We worked with Jolene during the process - and she was phenomenal! She as informative, easy to work with, and made an overwhelming process seem easy. On the actual day she was right there to welcome us and set us up for our beautiful evening. Michael (Matre D) and Maria (Bridal Attendant) were wonderful as well. They were right there - support us all night long. The venue was BEAUTIFUL. The main lobby was decorated for Christmas and it was stunning. Our wedding was in the Skylight ballroom - and the new renovations really changed the ambiance of the room (very modern and elegant!)I cannot begin to describe the food! The cocktail hour was fantastic!!!! 7 different food stations plus passed horâdourves. Followed by a three course dinner, and grand dessert hour. If your friends and family like to eat well - The Merion is the place for you.Jerry and I are still getting notes/compliments on what a great wedding/delicious food the Merion Offered.Thank you for hosting the best night of our lives!!!! Reviewed on 19-12-2018
Jake Verterano(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-11-2018 I can't say enough about how much we loved working with The Merion.As a gay couple we wanted a venue who wouldn't treat us any differently. From our first visit, we felt at home and welcomed. Nicole and Stephanie worked with us throughout this process and were both perfect. They paid attention to every detail, established great communication and tailored our wedding to suit our every need (no matter how out of the box our requests were).Our guests RAVED about the food and loved how beautiful the venue itself was. It was the perfect location for our wedding, the Palazzo ballroom will always hold a special place in our hearts. Reviewed on 26-11-2018
Jackie Bertino(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-11-2018 We got married at The Merion on 11/23/2018. We worked with Alyssa and Stephanie. Throughout the planning process, both Alyssa and Stephanie were great. They answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable. I was a bit nervous leaving tons and tons of extra reception items around a week before our wedding, but the staff at The Merion made the room look more gorgeous than we could have imagined. Stephanie (who is pregnant) actually got on the floor and helped bustle my dress. The Maitre D Mike was so nice and attentive, and made sure we were taken care of all night. I haven't even gotten to the best part. The food. The food at The Merion is honestly joke-worthy. The amount (and more importantly quality) of food and drinks they put out just at cocktail hour alone will leave your guests ready to box their dinners. We had a guest wondering how they cooked every single person's filet absolutely perfect to temperature. Not to mention the completely STOCKED dessert room. Our guests cannot stop talking about how fabulous our wedding was. Reviewed on 26-11-2018
Cami Michaud(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-09-2018 Amazing service and attention to details. We had an amazing experience with The Merion. Reviewed on 17-11-2018
Regina Valinski(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-03-2018 March 17, 2018 Wedding: The Merion staff made all of our wedding dreams come true! From the moment we stepped through their doors we felt like the King and Queen. Not only did they make us feel like this, our families and guests were also treated like royalty! People are still raving about our food and how great everything was. There were plenty of glamours opportunities for photos and our pictures came out stunning! Sue was our consultant and she felt like family from the first time we met. Her excitement for our wedding was so genuine and we were so grateful to have her with us that day. WE LOVE SUE!!! We also have to mention Cliff, who put some special finishing touches on our wedding and made the evening extra special. He made sure the event was perfect and made sure the Bride was satisfied! Every one of our guests are still talking about how nice the service, food, and energy was at our wedding. Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Brenna Hones(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-06-2018 Stephanie was our coordinator at The Merion. She was perfect-so knowledgeable and so thorough. She is very dedicated and I felt so lucky to have her. During and after our wedding, all our guests talked about was how amazing everything was! With our guests so pleased and our vision of that day brought to life so well, how could we not love The Merion. Highly recommend! Reviewed on 17-09-2018
Melissa Genao(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-12-2017 How do I even begin?! My wedding was on Friday, December 8, 2017, and I have been procrastinating writing this review, because every time I sit down to write it, I feel so incredibly overwhelmed with emotion! My wedding day was HANDS DOWN the absolute BEST day of my entire life thus far, and I have THE MERION to thank for this! I worked with ALYSSA Dettorre, and she went ABOVE AND BEYOND to ensure we had the most perfect day possible! From the moment I walked inside to tour the venue I got chills and goosebumps all over: I just KNEW it was special, but I was so afraid it would be too expensive. Then we sat down with Alyssa to go over the menu and pricing, and I was blown away by how affordable it is compared to similar venues, however we still did our due diligence in comparing venues: The Merion won out in every aspect each time! It is simply THE BEST event venue in all of South Jersey and Philadelphia area! They are beyond willing to accommodate your every need and desire, and they really care about making your biggests dreams a reality! They offer SO MUCH! Their cocktail hour menu is INCREDIBLE, their sit down dinner is equally incredible, all of the surprises they include for the bride and groom the day of the wedding...the list just goes on and on and on! I could shout from the mountain tops for the rest of my life how awesome this wedding venue is, and it still wouldn't be enough!!! Do yourself a favor and check this place out, because I promise you won't regret it. They are not just another wedding venue: they are in the business of making peoples DREAMS come TRUE, and they excel at it. The Merion, Vinny, and Alyssa: thank you from the bottom of my heart for your excellence, your hard work, and your heart. You are special, you are appreciated, and you deserve for God to bless your lives abundantly. Thank you, thank you, thank you! With love, Tobi and Melissa Rosario Reviewed on 21-08-2018
Michelle Vassallo(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-07-2018 The Merion was absolutely everything we could have hoped for on our wedding day. We were married in the North Garden, which is on the property. The setting is breathtaking, so minimal decorations were required. We then had our reception in the Skylight Ballroom, which is like a scene from a fairy tale. The people who work with you are great. Our point of contact, Stephanie, was there for me with every question or concern I may have had. The day of the wedding went so smoothly, like a well-oiled machine. The staff knows exactly what needs to happen in order for you to have an incredible day. If this is a venue you're considering, I would HIGHLY recommend meeting with someone from The Merion to talk details. It was an incredible day and I am so glad we decided to book with them! Reviewed on 05-08-2018
Anonymous (bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-12-2017 My RETIREMENT celebration was on July 15, 2018 at The Merion. The event planner, Sue, was accessible through emails and phone calls from start to the day of the event. On the day of my event, the staff were very attentive to me and my planner! My guests are still raving about the delicious food served from the cocktail hour to the main entree. It was truly worth the money to have my RETIREMENT celebration at The Merion! Thanks Sue! Reviewed on 26-07-2018
Nicole Lynch(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-06-2018 We had our wedding reception here on June 22, 2018 in the Palace Ballroom. From the moment we toured the venue two years prior we fell in love. Alyssa was our event specialist and helped us during the planning. She worked with us on dates, pricing, etc. When we arrived after our offsite ceremony we were greeted by Alyssa and champagne!!! She stayed with us throughout our pictures before the reception started. She made sure we got the pictures we wanted and even helped assist the photographer. They set up our room beautifully and exactly how was asked. All of the food was delicious and there was lots of it. We choose the buffet. Our guests raved about the food. Great service as well! I couldn't have asked for anything more. The Merion is first class in regards to service and quality. Reviewed on 30-06-2018
Esther Ramirez(bride)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-06-2018 If I could give less than 1 star i would. It was the worst experience of my life. There was another wedding and because this wedding spent more money we got treated like a no one. I was suppose to have Alyssa as my event specialist. I didnât see her until the ceremony and things that were promised to me they never came through. I was told my alter pieces would be on pillars, they were just put on the floor. My florist came with the bouts and bouquets. Well no one had their bouts because Alyssa said that the florist never checked in. Well I had my bouquet and my maid of honor had hers so they took my bouts and alter pieces to my room and forgot about them. All my pictures were taken without the bouts. They rushed my photographer because they said the other wedding was after mine and they couldnât be late for that one . My centerpieces were just thrown on the table and not consulted with me so the way they were arranged was wrong. I cried for most of my wedding because these people took my money and nothing went right. I rented a shuttle bus to take my wedding party across the street for pictures. They sent the other wedding party on my shuttle bus across the street for pictures so we had to wait for my bus to get back to take pictures. We were promised a take home plate for me and the groom, we did not receive what was promised. My husband could not read his vows to me due to being rushed. The only positive about this place was actually marrying my best friend. Another positive was the food was actually great. But they make a lot of empty promises in order to get your money. Alyssa was suppose to be the person in charge but she did absolutely nothing and the wedding was not organized and rushed. Another person there named Jolene was way more helpful and stayed the whole night to ensure she picked up the pieces that Alyssa left. If you donât spend more than 50 grand at your wedding then stay away from this place. Reviewed on 29-06-2018
Lindsay Tepel(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-06-2018 The location is perfect. We fell in love with the palace room and the outside attached to it. The rain held out so we were able to use the outside for our ceremony and have it to ourselves for our family and friends the rest of the night. Nicole was amazing to work with and very fast to responding. After two other people who for some reason had to leave Nicole picked up from the very beginning and was a pleasure to work with. I knew that she would make sure everything turned out just as we wanted it to be and she did an amazing job. The food is out of this world and everyone is still taking about it! Thank you for making our wedding a dream!!! Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Ghaneeah AbdulWali(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-06-2018 Excellent Service!!!! They treated my husband and I like royalty. Great food, great atmosphere. Very professional staff. Sue was our coordinator. She was so awesome! She was there for us every step of the way. I highly recommend The Merion for any event. Reviewed on 10-06-2018
Andrea Ottaunick(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-05-2018 We got married a couple weeks ago at the Merion. The place is absolutely gorgeous, the staff is absolutely amazing and the food is superb. My guests still talk about how beautiful everything was! My coordinator was Sue and we loved working with her. She goes above and beyond to make sure our day was the best day ever! I recommend this place for any event because they make it the most magical night of your life! Reviewed on 28-05-2018
Jacyann Florio(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-05-2018 THANK YOU to The Merion for helping us have the best, most amazing wedding of our dreams! Our wedding was 5/12/18, and honestly âthank youâ doesnât seem like enough! It was truly the best experience from start to finish! Our first event specialist had left to pursue other opportunities during our longer engagement period, but Nicole swooped in and never missed a beat! She made every step easy, and was always such a joy to meet with! So responsive, all the time! I overthink everything, so I emailed her a TON during the whole process, but she ALWAYS responded happily and was there to make changes or answer questions or made herself available for me to swing by in person! Our Maitre Dâ was Nick â and he was the best!! Anything and everything that we needed the day-of was handled immediately, happily, and professionally! He was always checking in, keeping us informed of our timing, asking what we wanted or needed â he even grabbed me a waffle & ice cream during dessert so I didnât miss out on that! :) My husband and I had a small forgetful moment as the ceremony was about to start, but Nicole and Nick got everything organized and on track and nobody even noticed! Nicole, management, and the rest of the crew were also extremely helpful as we made a very last minute switch from outdoor to indoor ceremony, coordinating with our vendors and making sure the indoor ceremony space was so stunning for us! Our guests have not stopped texting and telling us how amazing the food was â and how much food there was!! â and that theyâve never seen anything like that cocktail hour! And that they were so full, but the entrees were so good they HAD to eat those, as well! Theyâve also continued to comment on how gorgeous the venue is and how pleasant and helpful everyone on staff was that entire day!Again, thank you so very much to everyone at The Merion, especially Nicole and Nick, for making our wedding the most perfect day we could have ever imagined!! Reviewed on 18-05-2018
Teresa Kubek(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-04-2018 Absolute dream place for a wedding! They are soooo accommodating and know everything you could possibly want or need. Stephanie was on point and so helpful through the entire process making it seamless !!!!!! Reviewed on 04-05-2018
Maria Elena Urban(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-02-2018 We got married February 2018 at The Merion. Sue was our wedding coordinator and she was beyond amazing. She made sure every detail was perfect and the day ran smoothly. Our guests cannot stop talking about how gorgeous the venue is and how delicious the food was..especially cocktail hour !! We had our ceremony & reception in the Skylight Ballroom and it was soooo amazing !! Our wedding pictures do not do this venue justice. The Merion goes above and beyond to make your wedding special. Even if there are other weddings in progress, you would never know it because they treat you special from the moment you enter the building. We highly recommend The Merion as a wedding venue! Reviewed on 16-04-2018
Chelsea Maher(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-10-2017 I cannot put into words how amazing the Merion made my wedding day. Everything was absolutely perfect and the staff was incredible to work with! Definitely the highest recommendation for this venue! Reviewed on 20-02-2018
Kavita Hayban(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-08-2017 This review is long overdue. I got married on August 6, 2017 and it was hands down amazing!!! The Merion goes above and beyond with their execution of every little detail. My guests cannot stop talking about the wedding and most of all... the amazing FOOD!!!! There are so many things to rave about. Stephanie was an awesome coordinator and so easy to work with. She also got married there and recommended things which we were grateful for. She made us comfortable and it was apparent that she wanted us to have the best day of our lives! We ABSOLUTELY recommend The Merion! And invite me because I would love to attend someone elseâs wedding there! Haha Reviewed on 30-12-2017
Jess Heim(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-11-2017 We could not be happier with our wedding held at The Merion in the Palazzo ballroom this past November 25th. Our guests cannot stop talking about the endless amount of amazing food, the kindness and efficiency of the servers, and overall beautiful space. Susan Aita was amazing to work with. I would recommend this amazing venue to anyone. Reviewed on 13-12-2017
Deanna D'Amore(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-10-2017 The best wedding venue! Everyone was so sweet and went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect. Great staff to work with. Alyssa was the best! Answered every question we had, big or small. Such a personal experience. They know how to host events. Great hospitality! And the food...AMAZING! Reviewed on 21-11-2017
Jessica Lynch(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-10-2017 We highly recommend this wedding venue. We had heard amazing things about the Merion prior to choosing it, and now having experienced their service, we understand why. We got married in the Palace Ballroom in October and loved everything about it. There are three other weddings going on during ours, but the coordinators are so experienced and have the planning down to the minute to ensure you feel like you're the only event there. They communicated with each other throughout the night so that we could get the photos we wanted throughout the venue. Sue, our coordinator, was helpful from start to finish. She was timely and organized, answered all of our questions, and facilitated the day with our other vendors to ensure a smooth night. Our staff team made sure that our family and guests were well taken care of, as well as that our drinks were always full. The food was amazing, as guests are still talking about the weight they gained during our cocktail hour alone ;) . As most brides know, I didn't eat much the night of, but the Merion staff sent me home with an abundance of food that I could eat later that night and the next day. They had many special \"surprises\" throughout the night to keep it exciting, and made us feel special throughout the whole process. This is an ideal venue if you want to just \"show up\" as they will make it spectacular. Reviewed on 12-11-2017
Gina Orangers(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-08-2017 THE BEST EVER!!!!!!! Reviewed on 05-11-2017
John Joshua Sabado(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-10-2017 My now husband and I are very very very happy with our decision of booking our venue reception at The Merion. Like what I tell friends and family members, good word travels fast and this is one of them. Our experience was remarkably extraordinary! Sue who was our coordinator was always so open and supportive of our decisions for the reception. Sue would give recommendations and suggestions that we probably would have missed. On the day of our wedding on October 6, 2017 our team consisted of Don as our maitre dâ, JoAnne as our captain & Debbie as our head server. Each one of them made sure that my husband and I were well taken care of. The guests most especially were surprised by the amount of food during cocktail hours and the quality - superb! Everyone will absolutely enjoy their main entree meals. For those couple who are looking to book a venue, don't hesitate to do it at The Merion! Reviewed on 26-10-2017
Irene Sinagridis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-12-2018 Where do I even begin about the AMAZING experience I had with the Merion? Everything from start to finish was seamless. Our coordinator, Alyssa, went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. We also owe many thanks to Bill (one of the owners) for accommodating all of our needs, Don, our maitre d who made sure our wedding night ran smoothly, and to the rest of the staff who catered to us, our family and our friends. Thanks to the Merion, we had the most magical wedding and wish we could relive that night over and over again! Reviewed on 25-10-2017
gina marie torrisi(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-09-2017 I can't explain in words the dream of a wedding we recently had at the Merion in September. Arianna Davy was our coordinator and she was beyond perfect. She made sure that everything went off without a hitch and most importantly, she made sure that we were fed!! We also had the pleasure of working closely with Cliff, the general manager, and he treated us like absolute royalty. The entire experience was better than we could have ever dreamed of and I will recommend the Merion and their magnificent team to everyone forever and always. Reviewed on 18-10-2017
Ashley Giaccio(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-10-2017 The staff here treated us like royalty the entire night! My wedding was over a week ago and all of my guests are still raving about how amazing the food was. My wedding coordinator Stephanie was AMAZING throughout the entire wedding planning process. She answered all of my ridiculous questions super quick and made helpful suggestions along the way. My wedding was the best day of my life and I felt the staff really went above and beyond to make my day special! This venue was more on the pricey side but worth every penny. My husband and I wouldnt change a thing and are so happy the Merion is where we chose to celebrate the best day of our lives. Reviewed on 14-10-2017
Samanta Singh(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-09-2017 We recently had our wedding reception at The Merion, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. Although it was pricy the staff was amazing and attentive. They made sure to as us if we wanted anything to eat or drink throughout the night. We didnât not get to eat much, all our guests told us that the food and the desserts were amazing. Alyssa helped us a lot though the entire planning process and was very helpful every step of the way. Our reception turned out even better than I had expected. Thank you for such a amazing experience! Reviewed on 02-10-2017
Morgan Wilson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-08-2017 I got married at the Merion on 8/27/17. It was better then I could even imagine! All the staff were very attentive and made our day run smoothly, from our personal waitress, Mater'd and of course Stephanie who we worked with since day one. Lastly, I can't even explain how beautiful the ambiance was and all the food OMG my guest are still raving about it to this day. Happy bride! Reviewed on 17-09-2017
Laura Paoletti(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-05-2017 The Merion was the best choice we could have made for a wedding venue. Sue made the planning process very easy and the day was absolutely beautiful. We got so many compliments of the amazing food and they add their own little touches along the way to make the day extra special. Reviewed on 21-08-2017
Lois Bolgunas(wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-09-2018 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Stephanie Lewis for putting together such a wonderful wedding on June 24, 2017 ! Literally every single one of our guests commented on how we hit it out the park....we set a high bar and you exceeded it. You exceeded our highest expectations and we cannot thank you enough! We are going to talk peoples ears off about how amazing you are. Reviewed on 09-07-2017
Joanne Small(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-06-2017 This venue has it all, beautiful venue, delicious and abundant amount of food, and very helpful staff to keep the day going smoothly. They even coordinate with the vendors beforehand so a lot of the work is done for you leading up to the final day. The one thing we were disappointed about is that they no longer do food tasting but we heard enough about the delicious food that we didn't have to worry about how everything tasted. We were just looking forward to getting a little preview of the food especially since you don't get to do much food sampling on the wedding night due to visiting with all of the guests etc. Overall, I would highly recommend this venue for a couple looking for a more traditional ballroom style reception. Reviewed on 11-06-2017
Jade Washington(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-04-2017 Wow! This place is it! We worked with a wonderful person, Stephanie who did a great job at making the reception planning as seamless as possible! She worked with us and provided much-needed expert advice on many decisions. On the day of, it was better than I ever imagined. The ballroom, the food, the drinks, the service, everything was absolutely phenomenal! I wish I could do it all over again! Reviewed on 02-06-2017
Michelle Spencer(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-09-2019 This venue should not be categorized under \"Affordable.\" It's $175 a plate. Hardly affordable. Though it's gorgeous, it's just misleading for the The Knot user. Reviewed on 13-03-2017
Tara Ricciardi(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-12-2016 Diandra was the BEST to work with during the entire process!!! My family, husband, wedding guests, & friends cannot stop raving about how fabulous The Merion is!!! We got married on Dec. 2nd and they are still talking about the cocktail hour (we upgraded the Seafood Station & picked the Street Vendor station for our second add on). The food is AMAZING!!! We highly recommend touring & booking with Diandra at The Merion for your future wedding :) -Tara & Ted Reviewed on 08-01-2017
Live Learn(bride)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-01-2018 The place is beautiful however most of the managing staff were rude, abrasive and dismissive after we signed our contract with them. During the tour and while signing the contract the sales lady was kind and had promised services that they did not provide afterward. When we asked the serving staff to provide us with specific services (food/drink) that was in the contract they told us that they couldn't comply because the sales lady was not there and did not inform them of the specifics which was disappointing and disheartening to us! \"Customer service\" should be executed with professionalism & kindness which was the opposite of how we were treated. When we took our concerns to management who was on the premises at the time of the event, he was short & dismissive. I REGRET spending our hard earned money at The Merion, Live and Learn! Reviewed on 21-11-2016
Monica Nastasi(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-10-2016 Diandra is amazing helped me every step of the way!! The day of my wedding they did everything to make it perfect!! Reviewed on 16-11-2016
Carrie Neale(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-10-2016 The Merion was absolutely flawless in their execution in what my vision was for my ceremony and reception. The staff were spectacular and the food layout was ridiculous! Reviewed on 08-11-2016
Elise Williams(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-10-2016 The Merion is the best choice we ever made!!! We had the most gorgeous wedding anyone has ever seen! They really made my day special and extra perfect! Sue Aita is an angel! She was so accommodating right up until the last second of my wedding and the whole staff was so kind and wonderful and accommodating! All of my guests and family are still raving about the wedding and I just love this place! Reviewed on 06-11-2016
Lauren Koontz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-07-2016 Words cannot describe how incredible our wedding reception was in the skylight ballroom at The Merion. Aside from the beauty of The Merion in itself, the food and service were outstanding. Cocktail hour was mind blowing and dessert was over the top! The imagination and creativity of all the chefs didn't go unnoticed. Everything was perfect. Our reception was a dream come true; we can't imagine it being any better than it was! Reviewed on 09-08-2016
Amy R(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-07-2016 Our experience with The Merion could not have been better! They really know how to wow you on your first visit, but I can attest that the service and end result were just as thoughtful and fabulous.Sue is the greatest! My husband and I live in Oregon, so you can imagine it might have been tough to plan a wedding cross-country. Not with Sue! Sue was gracious in responding quickly and thoughtfully to my many questions. She cared about how our day went and was genuinely happy for us. Towards the end of our planning, I slowed down on asking questions - I felt confident Sue and the Merion staff would have everything under control, and they certainly did! In addition to Sue, we had WONDERFUL experiences working with Rich (banquet manager), Samuel (maitre'd), Debbie (head server), Diane and Kim (pastry chefs), and Cliff (manager).As for the wedding night, the space and evening turned out to be absolutely stunning, and we could not have been happier with the end result. Guests were wowed by the beauty of the space, and the Palace Ballroom was the perfect size for our group. One small thing we noticed the night of was that the chandelier shook slightly from activity in the upstairs ballroom. Our friends who did notice were excited - they said we \"were all dancing so hard, we shook the chandelier.\" :) All of the food was delicious and abundant! Debbie brought us one of each entree on our plates - it was a really thoughtful touch. The following morning, we found the staff had boxed up our forgotten leftovers as well as a tray of dessert!All in all, we had a terrific experience with The Merion, would use them again, and highly recommend them. Reviewed on 29-07-2016
Dana McGarry(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-05-2016 The Merion far exceeded our expectations! It was an absolutely amazing experience from the time we choose it as our vendor until the after the wedding. Our coordinator Stephanie was outstanding. She along with my day of attendants went above and beyond to make it as stress free as posts me for me. I had no worries on my wedding day. They had a bunch of wonderful surprises throughout the wedding for us and the food was incredible. We are still hearing from our guests how impressed they were. I am sad the experience is over. And if I could do it all over agin I would choose the Merion without a doubt! Reviewed on 30-05-2016
Anonymous (wedding party)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-07-2017 We selected The Merion over other venues (Lowes, Rittenhouse & others) for my daughter's \"40th\" birthday party. The most impressive detail to me was the attention I experienced from the event manager. Alyssa documented our every thought, opinion and question about how we wanted the event to go. Our ideas on decorating the room, setup, color scheme, menu and our changes after some things were already agreed upon were impressive. Two weeks before the event I hired a band and then notified the Merion. \"No Problem\" seems to be their mantra and they meant it. The night of the event had us making a few adjustments to the layout \"we\" requested. Dave and Alyssa calmly said \"we will take care of it\" and they did. The food was outrageous, the deserts unbelievable and the birthday cake outstanding. The staff was very helpful and courteous, cleanup during the cocktail hour did not lag and the little things that occur were handled without issue.Thank you Alyssa and Dave for a job well done.Jim C. Reviewed on 12-05-2016