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About Ballroom at Ellis Preserve
Ballroom at Ellis Preserve is a wedding venue serving couples across the Philadelphia area from Newtown Square. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Ivy at Ellis Preserve, The Willows Villanova. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near Ballroom at Ellis Preserve
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Newtown Square, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- AC Hotel Newtown Square
- Hilton Garden Inn Newtown Square Radnor
- Fairfield Inn & Suites
- Wayne Hotel
- The Radnor Hotel
- The Inn at Villanova University
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book Ballroom at Ellis Preserve through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Philadelphia
How much do wedding venues cost in Philadelphia?
Venue pricing in Philadelphia spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Philadelphia?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Philadelphia weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, August, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41° | 26° | 19% | 4:18 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 44° | 28° | 21% | 4:59 PM | 5:36 PM |
| Mar | 53° | 34° | 22% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Apr | 65° | 44° | 21% | 7:02 PM | 7:39 PM |
| May | 74° | 54° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 64° | 22% | 7:50 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 70° | 20% | 7:48 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 68° | 19% | 7:20 PM | 7:57 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 61° | 19% | 6:33 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Oct | 67° | 49° | 18% | 5:44 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Nov | 56° | 39° | 19% | 4:04 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Dec | 46° | 31° | 22% | 3:53 PM | 4:36 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Philadelphia International Airport (6.8 mi from Philadelphia). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Philadelphia.
Getting to Philadelphia
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PHL Philadelphia International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| TTN Trenton Mercer Airport | 29 mi | 45 min |
| ILG Wilmington Airport | 30 mi | 45 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Baltimore | 90 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Washington DC | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 171 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Philadelphia; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 3821 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA
- Where
- Newtown Square · 13 miles west of central Philadelphia
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Philadelphia
- One of 349 wedding venues we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (610) 298-5530
- Website
- Visit site
From Ballroom at Ellis Preserve's website
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces
- Capacity
- Up to 400 guests
- In business since
- 1976
- Areas they mention
- Philadelphia, Newtown, West Chester, Newtown Square
Read from finleycatering.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Ballroom at Ellis Preserve before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Newtown Square
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 36 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 5 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Media, Wayne, Bryn Mawr, Havertown
Distances are straight-line from Ballroom at Ellis Preserve; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Philadelphia.
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