Planning a wedding is hard work. There’s no way around it. There’s the planning, the budgeting, working with unruly family members and of course, the food. There are so many aspects of weddings that involve food; the showers, the rehearsal dinner, the bachelor and bachelorette parties and of course the reception. Luckily, there are local businesses that specialize in this kind of party planning and want to host your parties and take some of the pressure off of you! Have a look at our list of businesses in your area and find the place that matches your needs!

Jimmy Mac’s Bar and Grille • 610-284-1054

Jimmy Mac’s Bar and Grille in Drexel Hill can host private parties for your Bachelor or Bachelorette parties. They run specials every day but will work with you to find a deal that works for you. For example, at a recent birthday party the special was three hours of an open bar with food for $25 per person. They will host parties of ten people to about 25. Give them a call and start planning your party now!

John’s Grille Tavern and Restaurant • 610-565-8251

If your party is larger than 25 people then consider John’s Grille in Media; they can host up to 40 people. At John’s they can work out a deal with you depending on what you are looking for. In the past they have hosted parties with a cash bar and buffet. Plus, they just got new HD televisions so your bachelor party will be a big hit with sports fans!

Edie’s Catering • 610-534-3350 • 610-541-0959

Maybe you already have the venue picked out for your bridal shower or reception, but now you need a caterer! Edie’s Catering in Milmont Park can cater your lunch or dinner with prices starting at $9.95 per person. Whether you’re planning a small get together of about 25 or a large reception of hundreds, Edie’s can provide all of the delicious food you need.

Crowne Plaza • 215-561-7500

Plan an elegant affair at the Crowne Plaza in Philadelphia. Their newly renovated ballroom can hold up to 350 people and features a dance floor so it is perfect for a beautiful reception. However, if you need a smaller venue they have other rooms for ten people and up. They offer full menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner, either plated or buffet style. You can have a bridal shower breakfast with a Belgium Waffle Station or a reception with a Chef Attended Flambe Station. They have a package to fit your budget so call to start planning today!

The Garden Room at the R&S Club • 610-874-1381 • 610-636-0534

Weddings are their specialty at The Garden Room at the R&S Club in Woodlyn. They will host any size party you have for showers, receptions, rehearsal dinners or any other occasion you can plan! They offer full catering, buffet style, for lunch and dinner at only $35 per person. They have a huge dance floor and can even work with Ridley’s Rainbow of Flowers for your floral arrangements. The Garden Room is a one stop shop for your wedding party planning.

Romarco’s • 610-626-7414

Romarco’s in Clifton Heights has everything you need whether you’re planning a shower, reception or the actual wedding! They have a beautiful heated back patio, which is perfect for when the days start getting chilly. They will host any party during the week from two people to 40, but on a Saturday they can serve up to 90 people. Lunches range from $5 to $11 per person and are served Monday through Friday and dinners cost $11 to $22 seven days a week. However, if you want to have your party somewhere else they also offer off premise catering. You can have the food delivered or pay a little extra to have waitresses for your event. Soprano’s Trattoria and Caterers • 610-359-9355

Soprano’s in Broomall wants to help you plan your party. They can help you book a hall for your shower, reception or other party. They work within your budget and help you find exactly what you are looking for. Soprano’s is working with halls in Broomall, Newtown Square, Haverford, Havertown and Ardmore and can recommend the best hall to fit your needs. Once you pick the hall they can also help you with the food because they are a catering service as well! They can provide food for both lunch and dinner and any size party you have, from 8 people to 500! They will even drop off the food at your home or the hall you have already rented on your own. Give them a call today so they can help you start planning!

Trieste • 610-534-8191

If you are looking for nice place to host your shower or rehearsal dinner, take a look at Trieste in Prospect Park. They have a private room for parties of 10 to 75 people and offer full lunch and dinner menus. Lunches begin at $12.95 per person and dinners start at $14.95 per guest. However, if you are looking to have a small get together at home, they can provide party trays for your event.