How early is too early...
more by onada01
No older images
Should I feel guilty for not being a DIY bride?
more in Philadelphia
Ceremony Site near Art Museum District?
Help!  My E ring isn't as "white" as my band?
more in Boards
Post Wedding Chop - Origins

Elkins Estate Question

posted 2 years ago in Philadelphia
  •  
    1.
    Member
    124 posts
    Blushing bee
    onada01    September 2010   New Jersey

    Has anyone visited the Elkins Estate in Elkina PA? I would love to have my wedding there next year and will be visiting their open house next tuesday but was curious to find out in advance what it looks like inside? I've heard it could possible need a lot of work. Anyone been inside?

     
    2.
    Member Icon
    Member
    30 posts
    Newbee
    jmuclyn    September 18, 2010   DC

    Onada01 -

      the place will need alot of work from you but its worth it!!  - the ballroom (it was previously an art gallery then an addition was put on as a chaple) is pretty stark right now, but has the potential to be amazing!  The estate intends to fill the ballroom with replicas of its original art work and they also intend to keep doing upgrades for the next year (fixing some broken marble, upgrading the carpets, adding furniture).  this estate was just opened to the public last month.  visit it, but make sure to keep an open mind.  google images of the estate - and look what you can do with it.  its really something special and you can make it work if you are willing to be creative!!    Good luck!

     
    3.
    Member
    626 posts
    Busy bee
    starcharades    December 31, 2011   Philadelphia

    I just booked Elkins Estate for my wedding. It is absolutely stunning. Large pillars at the entrance. Inside there is a gorgeous painting on the ceiling. Yes certain aspects of the place need some work. But in my opinion I would get married there tomorrow and think it was perfect. Definitely go and visit it.

    Though one warning, since they have just opened the place the staff is not all extremely organized. i have had a bit of troublet getting phone calls returned. But since it is just the site and not the caterer or another vendor I did not mind as much.

    Good luck!

     
    4.
    Member
    124 posts
    Blushing bee
    onada01    September 2010   New Jersey

    Thanks so much for the responses ladies. I'm seeing the inside this Tuesday and  I can't wait. We drove by it last week and thought it was just stunning from the outside. Fingers crossed that it works for us!

     

    Reply

    You must log in to post.





    Visit our sister sites eHarmony
    Online Dating
    eHarmony Advice
    Dating Advice
    Project Wedding
    Wedding Songs
    JustMommies
    Pregnancy Calendar
    Copyright 2004-2012, Weddingbee.com
     

    Find your vendors on Weddingbee

    Real reviews from brides in your area!

    Favors by Weddingbee

    • Favors by season

    Shop Now ยป

    Find Registry Find Registry Find Registry

    More
    User Posts Today
    Brielle 44
    ndreighton 32
    vorpalette 29
    caseyleigh10 26
    les105 24
    ellisrobertson 24
    mypinkshoes 23
    fishbone 23
    lionskitty 22
    SouthernGirl 21

    Philadelphia


    Sorry, there are no users yet.


    More