As a Landmark Hospitality Preferred Professional, I am an experienced Hotel du Village wedding photographer who knows all the most romantic settings for your photography.
If you are searching for an elegant country French chateau to host your wedding and yearning for manicured gardens alongside bucolic open fields and panoramic views, then a Hotel du Village wedding may be exactly what you’re looking for! Wonderful architecture and a bit of whimsy will transport your guests to the French countryside and give you an array of stunning and interesting backdrops for your wedding photos. It's a wonderful visual treat, and it's a place where I love to create candid and artistic wedding images. Here's some important info you can use when considering a Hotel du Village wedding.
Pricing starts at $190 per person for a 5 hour event. Many enhancements are offered and I have listed those prices below. You will also pay a premium for a Saturday in peak season, which falls in May, June, September and October.
Several on-site ceremony locations are offered for your Hotel du Village wedding. I’ve photographed so many stylish weddings there that were held on the side patio or the back patio immediately behind the Historic ballroom.
Keep in mind when planning your wedding day timeline for Hotel du Village; they may host two weddings simultaneously and in some cases there could be separate wedding parties on different parts of the same patio surrounded by container trees. If privacy is important to you check with their staff and consider a Friday or Sunday for your ceremony.
There is a $15 per guest ceremony fee.
Your Hotel du Village wedding ceremony and cocktail hour can be held either indoors or out.
Couples have their choice of two ballrooms; The Colt ballroom, which has a capacity of 240 people, and the Historic ballroom, with a capacity of 160.
The Colt Ballroom has a really cool and unique original 1700’s fireplace detailed in copper, which looks stunning decorated by your florist. It’s the focal point of this large room which features hardwood floors, wooden beams and a 10-foot ceiling. I usually see the head table placed so that this fireplace serves as the couple’s elegant background, and it is wonderful for photos. Skylights contribute natural light, and an attached foyer offers views of the surrounding countryside. The ballroom opens to a pre-function room which overlooks the manicured gardens and the Delaware River. Those having their wedding in the Colt ballroom also enjoy the upstairs loft for cocktails and post-party dancing.
The Historic Ballroom has a reclaimed wood ceiling and a beautiful original bar. Large windows overlook the patio, where stone tables with built-in fire pits and expansive areas for seating await your guests. It is a wonderful place to mingle and enjoy the outdoors. There is also a cigar room and game room, perfect for keeping guests entertained.
Pricing starts at $190 per person for a 5 hour event. Many enhancements are offered and I have listed those prices below. You will also pay a premium for a Saturday in peak season, which falls in May, June, September and October.
A seasonal feast is available for every Hotel du Village wedding.
Some examples of the Spring/Summer main course options are Mediterranean Salad, Poitrine De Volaille a L' Estragon, Filets De Sole Richelieu as well as vegetarian options.
The Fall/Winter main course options include Whiskey Glazed Salmon Au Poivre, Grilled 8 oz Filet Mignon, Miso Market Fish, Porcini Crusted Chicken, and a Vegetarian option.
Ask their wedding planner about their seasonal offerings which are always fresh and constantly update.
Added on Wedding Costs to every wedding at Hotel du Village:
22% Administrative Fee
Pennsylvania State Sales Tax - 6%
Landmark Hospitality now offers its clients Enhanced Insurance Coverage. This additional (although you can opt out) coverage is $600, and gives greater flexibility with having to reschedule your wedding due to floods, snowstorms, power outage, pandemic, loss of life, and military leave.
Hotel du Village has 22 luxurious suites available for your guests, who have use of the on-site pool, game room and tennis courts. The Club Room has comfortable couches, a long table and bar. This is where to plan your After Party and where their included breakfast is served. Room service is also available. Your guests can also find plenty to do in nearby New Hope, which is only five minutes away and offers world-class shopping, restaurants, museums and bars along with attractions such as Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, Nakashima Woodworkers and the historic Delaware River Canal Trail. Guests can use the Canal Trail to walk or bike into New Hope, which is just 1 ½ miles away, or historic Lambertville, N.J., which is a picturesque stroll across the Delaware River. So many options!
Landmark Hospitality founders Frank and Jeanne Cretella own and operate Hotel du Village, along with several other Bucks County-area wedding venues such as Prallsville Mills in Stockton and the Logan Inn in New Hope.
Hotel du Village is a charming, historic and spectacular wedding venue in the rolling Bucks County hills, a venue Frank and Jeanne Cretella believe is the most romantic wedding venue in the area.
Hotel du Village 2535 River Rd. New Hope, PA
As a recommended photographer on their Preferred Professional List, I love photographing at this elegantly beautiful venue!
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