Timeless & Elegant Wedding Venue…read more From the moment we walked up to the front of the mansion in June 2023, we knew this was the perfect place for our April 2024 wedding. Aldie Mansion and the grounds are simply breathtaking! From the initial meeting with Kim Bates to the detail planning stages with Monika Zadroga, the entire process was fabulous. Monika stepped in after a small hiccup with the prior event planner and we couldn't have been more impressed by her attention to detail, walking us through each step and what to expect. She was extremely accommodating with some of the cultural components we wanted to add to our day! Aldie mansion and the entire staff were incredibly attentive and ensuring we had a stress free day! And the food - no words... our guests are still raving about it! Highly recommend this venue for a magical and elegant experience.

The Aldie Mansion is absolutely gorgeous! We attended a wedding here and were so impressed with…read morethe lush landscape and the intricately decorated rooms inside. I imagine the mansion is not cheap to rent, but it was a wonderful spot to have a wedding. There are several unique spots outside the mansion to hold a ceremony, whether you prefer to have a fountain, flowers, or a huge oak tree in the background of your wedding shots. I'm not a fan of catered food, but the mansion's catering company was pretty good. I liked the mini burger appetizers and my beef tenderloin dinner. I really liked all the small rooms that we were able to mingle in. They set up the bar in the library and a photo booth in another room. Would recommend checking out this spot if you are looking for a romantic mansion near Philadelphia to get married at.

Wow. What a unique, random gem and historic property. What is Fonthill and why is there a castle in…read moreDoylestown, Pennsylvania? Fonthill Castle was the home of archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. (Also in Doylestown are two more Mercer buildings you can tour - the Mercer Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works building, the business Mercer ran and where most of the tiles in the castle were produced.) Henry Mercer seems like he was an interesting guy, and you can see that in his home - 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, 200 windows, who knows how many staircases...! And designed and decorated in a way I've never seen anywhere else. The castle is an early example of poured-in-place concrete building and is a mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles. And there are, of course, Moravia tiles (and some historic and international tiles that he collected during his life) throughout the house - almost more than you could imagine. We visited last Saturday to experience their "Fonthill Castle Holiday Lights Meander Experience," which allows you to visit the castle through a self-guided experience (there were staff in various rooms who were happy to answer questions) and enjoy a series of Christmas trees on display throughout the home. I definitely enjoyed the experience but am definitely planning a return visit to see the castle in better light (not at night in the dark - which was perfect for the Christmas tree experience) - they offer 60-minute guided tours though the house for most of the year! The castle is pretty wild, and I look forward to visiting it again and experiencing it in a new way. If you are interested in architecture, art, crafts, the Arts and Crafts design movement, or just quirky, unusual places, definitely add Fonthill to your list and check it out!

Amazing property, it is a hidden gem. Went with my family for the tour and everyone enjoyed it!read more

I visited the Michener Art Museum a few weeks ago on a Saturday when my husband and I were in…read moreDoylestown. It was my first visit, and I really loved it. The Michener isn't huge, but it's a lovely museum. It's located inside a historic 19th century prison building, which sounds like it wouldn't be beautiful - but it is beautiful: stone walls, an arched entry, a courtyard. It's named for the novelist and Doylestown resident James A. Michener, who established the endowment for the museum and donated significant funds and some paintings from his private collection to the museum, which opened in 1988. As a regional art museum, it collects both historic and contemporary American works, with a focus on the art of the Delaware Valley. Its permanent collection includes nearly 4,000 artworks, including works by famous Pennsylvanian artists. I happen to love Wharton Esherick and George Nakashima and was thrilled to see their work in the museum! I wish we'd had more time so that I can could read for a bit in the Nakashima Reading Room - don't miss it. The museum also has a small outdoor sculpture garden, a small gift shop, and a little cafe if you need a coffee. And on top of all that, their staff are friendly and helpful AND they have great exhibits! We visited for an exhibit currently at the museum - "Anila Quayyum Agha: interwoven" (I had seen her work at a gallery in Houston about a decade ago and was thrilled to find another opportunity to see her work) - but really enjoyed their permanent collection as well. A small but charming and regional art museum with an impressive and unique permanent collection and great exhibits. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

Yes. THAT James Michener, Pulitzer prize-winning author who spun tales of far-away places. He was…read moreborn in Doylestown. Built on the site of the inhumane Bucks County Jail, not only is the art museum diverse, the grounds are fascinating. Before entering, you'll see sculptures and an imposing stone wall -- the site of the last man hanged in Bucks County. Exhibits are on one beautifully-designed level. Most of the artists and/or subjects celebrate the creativity of the region: paintings, sculptures, works that could be called "installations." With the exception of the Mona Lisa (and a few other pieces) I'm not a fan of Renaissance or religious art. Works here span the 1800s to present -- a lot of contemporary -- which may be why I soaked in everything I saw. Doylestown isn't as well known as New Hope ... but, what a charming town with beautiful old homes and good shopping. After going through the museum -- it takes an hour or so -- you may want to walk to Main Street and enjoy a coffee or spot of lunch. We lucked out and inadvertently timed our visit on the same day as Doyletown's popular art show. A stellar afternoon!

MOM's was a nice, chill place to have brunch. Good service, food and drinks…read more For food I did the Mediterranean pita salad which I really liked. A lot of non-Greek places tend to make the falafel very dry, but the falafel here was perfect, moist and flavorful. Everyone I was with also enjoyed their food and cocktails. I would definitely come back again.

Used to be one of my favorite restaurants, no idea what happened but their menu is nothing like it…read morewas in the years prior. I usually travel to Doylestown twice per year and would make it a point to always stop at MOMs. I'm guessing it changed hands because the quality and service completely fell off a cliff. It went from classy to college bar, the only thing that remains the same about this place is the original name. It's a shame. I see all the recent poor reviews talking about DJs, sounds like they turned this place into a nightclub after hours, yikes.

You have to have a collared shirt. No jeans. No hats on…read moreinside. This must be a classy place. Wrong. Yeah the course is ok. But don't ever eat there. Applebees is like Le Bec Fin compared to the garbage they're serving at DCCC. No exaggeration.

Visited the place during lunch time for a business meeting…read moreHad the snapper soup which was very nice Also got the crab cake sandwich that came very well prepared The service was great The place itself is defiantly the right place for a business meeting Good job!

Would never recommend. Was given their name from our venue and we loved their work. I reached out 3…read moretimes days and weeks apart and never got a response.

Lauren recently did the floral designs for my wedding in New Hope, PA and did the most wonderful…read morejob. She worked with me and my budget every step of the way to make sure everything was the way I imagined it! When I was unsure of what I wanted and needed guidance she stepped in with suggestions that were fantastic. The flowers were so beautiful and everything went so smoothly day of. I would highly recommend Lauren and her stunning work!

Great Wedding Chapel location. They work with you to make your day special. They are able to have…read moreadditional events at this venue space so that is a plus as well

we loved our wedding and it was very beautiful but there are a LOT of things that we are not happy…read moreabout. I am at the point where everytime i think about our wedding day i regret where it was done and if i could have reversed time and picked somewhere else, or even gone to the courthouse like we originally planned we would have been happier. getting in contact with your planner is so hard, it would take days to respond. we didnt even get to pick our cake flavor or anything like that until two days before (which they got wrong, we asked for chocolate and got vanilla). thats not even the part where im upset, we spent an EXTRA 300$ on a wedding video. after our wedding we received an email stating that we should be getting it in a few days. a week passed by and nothing, i emailed them and waited another week for a response and found out that they LOST OUR WEDDING VIDEO and is looking for it. my husband then emailed but with no response. another week went by and i texted them and was left in read for about 1-2 days before they told me that they figured out the problem on the technical side but no luck on our video, we should be getting a refund in about 10 days. it has been OVER 10 ten days and we have received nothing so i have texted them AGAIN and got left on read, which lead to another text a week later and still left on read and ignored. its sad to see this company more active on instagram than their clients. im grateful for the beautiful day i got with my friends and family, but i wish we picked somewhere else. i am heartbroken. we have no way to look back on our special day except with iphone pictures my friends and family took. we had a friend record the whole wedding and told him we didnt need it because we were getting a professional one done, so he deleted it. we understand they are very busy people, but when you screw up so bad like losing a whole wedding video you should be a little more caring than you are. reading these reviews have showed us that we have been treated worlds differently than other couples, unfortunately not in a good way. thank you elegant celebrations, for making our day definitely something we wont forget.

A delightful small plates experience in downtown Doylestown! What a great dining night we had last…read morenight! The staff explained their process and how things work prior to ordering and excelled at pacing the plates during our dinner. Every plate was wonderful and flavorful. My faves were the cod special and the ribs. But the oysters were divine, the truffle and smoked potato chips a real surprise, blue cheese toast delightful, and the wild boar skewers yum! Wonderful small place with just the most perfect lighting. Great for groups or just romance.

Oh good gosh Hay-Zeus Christos it was a culinary bliss driven ride! Wow oh wow we LOVED it!…read moreTop-tier eats whilst in moody, low-lit ambiance, nice tunes on the speaks with impeccable service and fantastic customer service from the very friendly & professional staff made this an extremely memorable visit coupled with happy hearts. We ordered a healthy medley encompassing the Miso-Maple Yams, Shrimp Martini, Blackened Green Beans, Fried Oysters, Black Tea Glazed ribs which were ALL absolutely scrumptious to the UMPTIOUS and the one dish that knocked our socks off clean out of our boots, that we loved sooo much, that we were planning to invite into the family tree was the Kanpachi Ceviche. Like really Chef? Like why is it so good that it hurts? In the words of once Californian politician, "I'll be back".

Beautiful adaptive reuse of a 19th Century factory that originally manufactured bobbins for sewing…read moremachines, and ultimately built components for the Apollo space program in the late 20th Century. Today it is an office complex that retained the heft of the old steel/brick structures and added wood and stone floors, exposed beams and amazing brass fixture bathrooms. It has been my good fortune to have professional friends (lawyer and psychologist) with space there, as well as the availability of the two story glass framed lobby for social events. It is highly functional while retaining a comforting human scale. At $20 per square foot net/net/net it is a reasonable lease for a successful business or a new venture with decent cash flow. If they only put a coffee house on the first floor, it would be a perfect hang out day and night.