Brigalias

My cousin just had her wedding here. Beautiful place. Great grounds and beautiful picture opportunities. The service was good and most of the staff was friendly. I ran into one unfriendly staff member but that’s pretty much always expected. The food was very good and everything was fresh and cooked well!

The staff is very unfriendly to vendors and make up rules as they go along. They are unwilling to answer questions and compromise with very simple requests. They think know it all and are non professional when they’re knowledge is tested. The sound in the chapel was no. Professional kept going which makes for background music for the patrons and bride to walk In seemingly impossible to play and keep going. All vendors be aware when going here they do not like us!

Had my daughter’s wedding there this past Sat. Brigalias was great. My guest raved about the food. So much selection for cocktail hour and then the room of desserts were all they talked about. Maria was our attendant and whenever we had a question she handled it. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience.

Had my cousins’ reception here on the 6^th.
It’s a really nice place and the food was excellent, though, it is not without its flaws.
The cocktail hour had awesome hors d’oeuvres, but, I def agree with another Unilocaler that the space is small. We had our family taking turns at one table so we weren’t separated and it was standing room-​only for the most part elsewhere.
I sampled a bit of everything including scallops wrapped in bacon, Japanese-​style salmon carpoccio, lamb lollipops, and crab balls. All checked out awesomely.
Then it came time for dinner and the main event. The dining/​ballroom with a rotunda and a decent-​sized dancefloor with a full bar off to the side. There was 3 courses accompanied by bread and butter then coffee plus dessert (passed up, but, it was sweets including build-​your-​own sundae) back in the room from before. Esacrole (aka Italian wedding soup), salad, and your a choice of entrée with a palate cleanser of lemon sorbert in-​between. I settled on the filet mignon which came wrapped in bacon with asparagus and bacon mashed potatoes. While I thought it was cooked perfectly, it was served a bit rare. Maybe this is by default since it is being served on a large scale, but, I can see somebody (like my fiancé who actually didn’t attend) sending it back because they prefer well-​done. Nothing went untouched to say the least in the end.
The service was fine the whole time and the only other issue with Brigalias is that there was only one set of bathrooms to be found and they were near the entrance. This made things awkward at times since some people ran into the bridal party as they were being presented and then had to shuffle around in the vestibule for them to be be finished.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t mind attending another get-​together there. 3 stars for B’s.

Attended a wedding there this past weekend and the cocktail food was amazing, never once was I searching for someone with little trays of food, there was so much food and it was plentiful, special nod to the mini beef wellingtons, I literally could have eaten them all night long. Only complaint was the cocktail hour had way more people in that room than it was meant for, in my little group there were 9 of us and we all had to try balancing our food plate & drink b/​c there were no seats & a majority of the people had to stand. The ballroom was beautiful and the servers were attentive. The dessert area was a nice size and the desserts were all delicious although I wish come of the cakes had been labled so we knew what they were. Overall a very nice place to have a formal event.

We were invited to an event here so this review is from a guest’s point of view not someone who is footing the bill so I cannot speak to value but the experience.
This place looks like it has been recently redone as everything is clean, new, and fresh. There is a separate building for wedding ceremonies and such with garden backdrops (some were still in renovation as there were piles of dirt outside in an otherwise landscaped garden). Very pretty but a bit too much gold for my taste. We started there and walked to the other building where there was a room for cocktails, a room for a buffet dinner, and then back to the cocktail room for a dessert buffet. So there are lots of options. I liked the fact that this area was separate from others parties so that brides and guests from different events are not crossing paths. I like the fact that there were lots of windows in the ceremony space and did not like the fact that there were no windows in the banquet area.
Food was OK for banquet food. Desserts were four stars. Coffee was very hot and fresh.
There is not a lot of direction, politeness, or courtesy to guests from the staff there. Questions were met with brusque answers. For example, When a guest asked the waitress for cream, the waitress interrupted the conversation of two other guests so that they could pass the cream to waitress who then handed it to the requesting guest. Gauche. The server at the carving table called me «honey». You are willing to overlook these things when you are having fun with family and friends.
That aside the event ran smoothly so they are organized and will get you through it. Be advised that your guests may not be getting the same treatment as you are.

I attended a wedding reception here, and was very pleased. The food was delicious, and the ballroom was beautiful! I was less than impressed with the room we were in for the cocktail hour, however… it was too small for a party our size, and there was not enough tables to accommodate everyone and their plates of appetizers. I had to carry around my plate and glass because there was nowhere to set it down. In any event, there was a vast assortment of food and beverage to choose, and the banquet room was tastefully decorated, not at all dated or garish as with other generic party halls I’ve been to. The staff was also very attentive.

The Place-​Ok
The Cocktail Hour-​If you are looking for Bottled Water Forget it! I was the driver and limited my self to One drink and when I ask for Plane Bottled water I was told No «we don’t have Bottled water»
Then when we were seated for Dinner, I asked for a Cup of coffee and not one but two waiters took a attitude with me and said we don’t serve coffee till the end of Dinner. AS IF THAT WAS NOT BAD ENOUGH… When the waiter Finally made the rounds wit the coffee, He turned my coffee cup over and (I know he noticed because I saw the coffee cup was DIRTY he poured the coffee into it and served it to me.)
I would never have a event or wedding at this Place

Write this review as having worked here DJing and dealing with a lot of the staff. Did both the ceremony in the chapel and the reception. Super friendly and attentive with both myself and my assistant and the photographers, and of course the bride and groom. Was in the Victorian Ballroom for 146 person wedding and it went fantastic. Cocktail hour is over the top (in a good way of course) with SO many selections. And dinner was fantastic. Sparkler exit looked awesome for pictures I’m sure too. All the guests enjoyed themselves and had a great time!!!

Brigalias has beautiful grounds. My fiancé and I loved the outside area and the chapel but I thought the reception rooms we just ok. The ladies there are very nice but not willing to work with you on pricing or menu options. We found that both the Merion and Lucien Manor were willing to negotiate and go above our expectations to make our day the most memorable, for less. And both of their menus are extensive. We’ve decide to go with one of them.

We had our wedding reception at Brigalias in November 2014. From our very first visit to our big day, everything was great. We mainly worked with Megan and Diane, but every staff member we got to talk to was great.
On our first visit, we got a full tour and details about all the possible reception packages. Megan took her time with us and answered all of our questions. Many other venues we visited seemed to rush us in and out and got annoyed by my questions and note taking, but not Brigalias.
After we paid our deposit, we got to bring our families to check it out and we had a few other meetings there as our wedding got closer — one to pick out our menu and do the seating charts, one for the final payment, and one to bring in our decorations the week before, etc. We had lots of questions and they were always friendly and provided lots of answers. We got to pick our three dinner entrees, salad, two beer choices for the open bar, and sides for our buffet dinner. A great plus to Brigalias is that they include a cake that you get to pick out (a very delicious cake from Potito’s Bakery!).
At our reception, we walked in and were amazed. It was a perfect mix of the decorations I provided and Brigalias’ own personal touches. Our sweetheart table, cake table, gift table and welcoming guest book table were all set up immaculately. I loved the lights and sparkly elements to our sweetheart table. We fell in love with it right away because even without our own decorations and special touches, it looks amazing on its own. The tables were set up beautifully and the centerpieces were large, artifical flowers, but they didn’t look fake or gaudy at all (you could substitute your own if you wanted to). The staircase and couch area looked like something out of a 5 star hotel /​movie scene. We had our own bridal party «getting ready» area at the top of the stairs. Our guests were «Oooing» and «Ahhhing» the whole night and kept asking how we found out about Brigalias. We live in Philadelphia, but it was worth it to us to have it at such an amazing venue that was only about a half hour drive away.
We weren’t sure what to expect since they didn’t go into detail about what the cocktail hour food would be, but it was all amazing! Tons of choices — cheese, meats, mac and cheese bites, mini hot dogs, fried zucchini, and lots more! Our guests were raving about it (and still are). The main dinner was delicious also — roast beef with rolls, chicken parm, ham, mashed potatoes, fettuccini alfredo and veggies. We also had Jessica, a bridal attendant, waiting on us the whole night. She helped carry things when we were taking photos outside, brought us food and drinks, bustled my dress and stayed in touch with the DJ about when the parent dances and game was going to happen.
I can’t say enough about the outside photo area. The Philly love sign was our wedding theme, so the replica was perfect. We loved «jumping» on the art museum stairs replica, the beautiful gazebo, carriage, etc. It was nice to know we could go to Brigalias for photos right after our ceremony and not have to run all over town.
I would recommend Brigalias to any couple getting married. They even have a new chapel that just opened so you can get married there (inside) or outside in back of the building. Their attention to detail, delicious food and customer-​focused personalized service set them apart. We will recommend them to everyone we know.

We were all ready to book until we were told that we couldn’t do a tasting until we put our deposit down. I’ve never been to a venue where you couldn’t taste their food before making a decision. They send you to the deli to try the food, but popping food in the microwave isn’t gonna taste the same. This is supposed to be your wedding!!! The dance floor is small & we were told our date wasn’t available, but we could choose earlier if we wanted. The date I chose held certain significance to me. The place is beautiful, but I felt like they just wanted my money. Needless to say, we didn’t choose brigalias.

We recently had a wedding here, in May, and had the most memorable time. The location is absolutely gorgeous, the service is outstanding, and the pricing is unreal. Brigalia’s is extremely flexible, stress level– minimum. Our guests were floored. Our bridal attendant, Jessica, was extremely attentive. Brigalia’s recommended our minister Marc DeMuro who made the ceremony unforgettable. They also recommended our florist Always Beautiful by Stella who did a remarkable job. We will never forget this amazing day.

My fiancé and I put a deposit down $ 500.00. We were very happy with the facility, until the food tasting. First off they send you to the deli and it is a night mare. 20 minutes before I was able to finally get someone’s attention to pick up the food they said was made an hour before pick up. They had our names wrong and when I wanted to verify the food requested was right (Dietary Concerns) I was told close enough handed the box and that was that.
By the time I got the box of food home everything was leaking everywhere. Nothing had been packaged neatly to avoid spills. The food was just ok. I have had better at a restaurant and this was supposed to be my wedding food. My fiancé and I were not impressed at all. We asked if we could taste some other options at another time. We were told my Megan that «if they allowed us to keep tasting food, we would be eating for days and they cant do that.»
We were told that the cake was included. We went to the bakery Potitos in Philadelphia. (We were not told the bakery was in Philly until after we signed the contract and paid the deposit) We sampled the cupcakes they had laid out with the fillings then were told that the general cake was included but it would cost us an additional $ 225.00 for simple buttercream icing and lemon filling. When I asked Megan about this she told me to stop worrying about the cake «No one was going to eat it anyway.»
Apparently the chapel being built was to be ready for use in February but they already had to break a couples heart because it was not ready for their wedding.
When we asked about any discounts or options to work with out budget we were told that the owner said No. That with all the renovations they were doing she knew we would be happy and was not willing to work with us.
Megan didn’t know what she was talking about and when I emailed her some of my concerns, I received no response. I called to ask how long it would take for a reply. Megan said «We do not respond to emails, It is against our policy to put responses in writing.»
I was finished at that point. When we notified Brigalias that we wanted to cancel our ceremony and reception there. We were never asked why and nothing was offered to try to keep our business. Just that they would mail out the cancellation letter because they had other people who wanted our date.
Megan reported that we could not use our deposit for another type of event there and if it was not a wedding ceremony or reception that they just keep the deposit. We were so fed up with the terrible service we could care less about the money.
The grounds are beautiful but the staff is horrible. The customer service is non existent and they are about money money money. We have since signed with Lucien’s in Berlin and have been very happy so far with everything. I do not recommend Brigalia’s. Don’t be fooled by the landscaped grounds. You can get landscaping anywhere for a lot less headache.

The ladies at Brigalia’s are absolutely wonderful! From the first time I viewed the grounds until the last guest left our reception everything was taken care of and organized so well I did not have to worry about a thing. My husband is active duty and we decided to have a vow renewal ceremony here on 10−21−12 over a year after we eloped. Several months before our event we were stationed to San Diego and Brigalia’s was great working with me and assuring me that even though I couldn’t see tables or centerpieces that everything would be beautiful, and it was! Every single person I encountered here was beyond accommodating and gave exactly the customer service you expect as a bride. Thank you for giving me and my husband an amazing day we will never forget!

Beautiful staircase in the middle of the ball room but other than that, the food is average at best. The bar staff is efficient and polite but we barely noticed the wait staff. The DJ was probably not «in house» but I did not like the music played. There was a spill on the dance floor and no one cleaned it for awhile! I would say shop around for a better facility.