Top Ambler Venues

• Spaces for 60-400 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

Situated in Glenside, Pennsylvania, North Hills Country Club combines heritage and elegance in a scenic suburban setting. The storied clubhouse features timeless architecture, grand ballrooms, and manicured grounds. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a grand wedding, the club delivers impeccable service and a sense of tradition that defines every occasion.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Philadelphia West is a contemporary and versatile hotel venue located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania—just minutes from all major highways and Center City Philadelphia. Perfect for weddings, social celebrations, and corporate gatherings, this full-service hotel offers everything needed to host an unforgettable event under one roof. Guests can enjoy the comfort of spacious, two-room suites, complimentary parking, an inviting atrium lounge and on-site dining, as well as premium amenities including a fitness center and indoor pool. With over 8,000 square feet of flexible event space, this venue is ideal for both intimate affairs and large-scale events. Most event spaces are conveniently located lobby level, offering ease of access for guests and vendors alike. Whether couples are planning their dream wedding, families are celebrating milestones, or businesses are hosting multi-day conferences, the dedicated event and catering team will guide them every step of the way, providing personalized service and custom menus to bring each vision to life. From the signature warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie to the final toast, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Philadelphia West is committed to making every event seamless, stylish, and unforgettable.

• Spaces for 120-250 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Garden

The William Penn Inn has operated continuously in Gwynedd, Pennsylvania since 1714, making it one of the longest-running country inns in the state. The historic property, framed by landscaped grounds and a mature oak-shaded lawn, pairs centuries of hospitality tradition with a full slate of wedding and event spaces. The Carriage Ballroom, with its crystal chandeliers, marble fireplace, and mahogany bar, accommodates up to 250 guests and has long been a favorite for wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvahs, and corporate galas. The smaller Surrey Ballroom, known for its bow windows and brass appointments, hosts up to 120 guests for weddings and celebrations of a more intimate scale. Couples planning smaller gatherings can choose among the Commonwealth Club, Penn's Tavern, and Hunt Room, which together suit parties of 10 to 45. Outdoor ceremonies take place in Penn's Garden, where an 80-foot aisle leads to a wrought-iron gazebo beneath a mature oak tree, accommodating up to 250 guests. The inn also operates its own in-house bakery, Mrs. Penn's Bakery, for custom wedding cakes, and provides full catering and dedicated event coordination for weddings and special occasions.

• Spaces for 300-325 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Flourtown Country Club is a historic Philadelphia-area property known as the region's only farm-to-table country club, with catering handled by its exclusive partner, Seedling and Sage. Inside, the clubhouse retains original touches like a fireplace, French doors, exposed stone, crown molding, and original hardwood floors, giving the space a vintage-chic character alongside its more recently renovated interiors. The club's 6,000-square-foot Ballroom opens through double French doors onto the Tented Veranda, a 3,600-square-foot stone patio outfitted with ambient market lighting, rattan chandeliers, and a 20-foot built-in oak bar. Both spaces connect to a golf deck overlooking the club's 9-hole course, giving couples cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing space that flows between indoors and out. For ceremonies, the club also offers two outdoor sites, Twin Oaks and the Golf Garden, both set among the grounds and golf course views, in addition to the covered Tented Veranda. Wedding packages include full place settings with china and Chiavari chairs, a seasonal harvest display, butlered appetizers, a plated dinner, a five-hour open bar, custom wedding cake, and a private second-floor suite for the wedding party, making the club a one-stop setting for both ceremony and reception.

• Spaces for 12-175 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Historic Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a 92-acre public garden in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood, affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. For weddings, the arboretum offers exclusive access to its woodlands, meadows, and gardens, with couples choosing from five distinct ceremony locations across the grounds, including the Rose Garden and the Log Cabin. Cocktail hour can take place at Out on a Limb, a treetop platform roughly 40 feet above ground with views across the property, before guests move to a tented reception on the Front Lawn strung with bistro lighting. Full weddings accommodate up to 175 guests, or 155 with a designated dance floor, and run from April through October. The arboretum also hosts smaller ceremony-only bookings and self-guided micro ceremonies for up to 15 people. All private events include admission to the grounds, accessible restrooms, garden pathways, and free parking, with catering handled by one of five approved partner teams. Beyond weddings, the historic Widener Welcome Center, an 1888 stone building, provides meeting and retreat space, including boardroom, classroom, and gallery rooms, along with an open-air hillside tent for larger gatherings.

• Spaces for 96-150 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Chestnut Hill College hosts weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings in historic Saint Joseph Hall, on the college's campus in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood. The Hall's Rotunda and adjacent Parlors give the venue its character, offering a distinctive, historic setting for celebrations. The Rotunda accommodates up to 125 guests for cocktail-style or theater-style events, or seats 96 guests at rounds of eight. The East Parlor and Redmond Room hold up to 150 guests for cocktail or theater-style setups, 60 in a classroom configuration, or seat 120 guests at rounds of eight. Event packages include catering and a full range of audiovisual support, with the College's events team available to arrange site visits and answer questions about available dates.

The Manor House offers event spaces for your next celebration in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 20-220 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Ballrooms
• 8 Total Spaces

Old York Road Country Club is a private club in Spring House, Pennsylvania, set on 128 acres of Montgomery County countryside and open to the public for weddings, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, and other private events. Founded in 1910 in Jenkintown, the club relocated in 1963 to its current property, centered on a historic Manor House dating back to 1775, complete with original stone fireplaces. The attached Ballroom, updated in 2018 with adjustable lighting, a new tiled ceiling, and an integrated dance floor, seats up to 90 guests as the York Room alone or up to 150–180 guests when combined with the adjoining Grill Room. A covered, redone terrace runs the length of the Manor House overlooking the 18th green, with an open grotto featuring patio furniture and firepits. For ceremonies, the club offers a landscaped outdoor courtyard as well as the terrace, both just steps from the clubhouse. Smaller gatherings can be hosted in the Blue Room, a private dining room for about 20 guests in the original Manor House, or the Tip Room, seating up to 35. Wedding packages include a cocktail hour with butlered hors d'oeuvres, a champagne toast, a three-course meal, and a premium open bar. A bridal suite on the clubhouse's second floor is available to the wedding party ahead of the ceremony, and the club's grounds and tree-lined drive offer additional settings for photos.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

The Empress Room is a 10,000-square-foot banquet venue on the grounds of St. Helena's Church in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, just off Route 202 near Valley Forge. Operated by Paravati Catering Group, the space offers flexible room configurations that accommodate both large celebrations of up to 300 guests and smaller, more intimate gatherings. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, anniversaries, showers, sports banquets, and fundraisers, with a dance floor and DJ services available for celebrations that call for one. Full-service, customizable catering comes from Paravati Catering Group, with menus tailored to each client's preferences and budget.