A Bridal Shower Is One Morning.
And a Long List Before It.
Where. How many. What they’ll eat. Whether there is room for the gifts, and what happens if it rains.
You are not left to work that out on your own. Zoe, our event coordinator, settles it with you ahead of the day... the room, the menu, your headcount, the timing, and the flowers if you want them. Read the reviews further down and you will notice how many of them use her name.
You are welcome an hour before your guests to set up whatever you have brought, and the room is yours for three hours after that. Then the morning arrives and our team takes it from there.
You host her. We’ll look after everybody else.
Come as you are... we’ll treat you like royalty.
Will Mangan
The Crown Tavern · Glen Mills, PA
Pick the Room. Then Stop Thinking About It.
A bridal shower brunch for her closest friends, or the whole family on both sides. There is a room here that fits either, and one of them is outdoors when the weather is kind.
There is also the Wine Cellar downstairs, ninety seated and a hundred and thirty standing, which is where the larger parties go. It is a stone room and a handsome one, and it photographs like an evening rather than a morning... so for a brunch we would steer you upstairs first. Worth asking about if her guest list outgrows the Library.
Everybody Leaves With Flowers
We wheel it into your room stacked with pails of fresh flowers, and it stops being a party with centerpieces on the tables. Your guests build their own bouquets... roses, tulips, ranunculus, stock and eucalyptus, and a room full of people working out what goes with what.
It is the thing they photograph. It is also the thing they carry out to the car, which is more than most favors manage.
We set it up and we clear it away. Ask your coordinator what is good the week of her date and she will build the cart around it.
35 guests
The minimum for a cart
Two weeks
Confirmed ahead, so the flowers are cut for your date
A Mimosa Brunch, and a Table of Desserts
A bridal shower runs on the late morning, and the food is the part everybody sits down for at the same time. So it is worth getting right.
A Queen’s Weekend Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 2:00... brioche french toast, eggs benedict, soft scrambled eggs, kept full while your guests go back for more. Add the mimosa bar and they pour their own, from juices, prosecco and champagne set out for the morning.
Tuesday through Friday we build a luncheon instead. We will plate it to the table if you would rather everybody sat down at once, or set out a buffet if you would rather they got up and moved around.
Then the dessert table, which sits on the à la carte list and is the part people end up standing around long after the plates have gone.
And a bridal shower is rarely the last thing a family books. The rehearsal dinner tends to follow it, and whatever they celebrate after that. You will be talking to the same coordinator about every one of them.
Honest Pricing. No Surprises.
Her shower should not arrive with a bill full of things nobody mentioned. Menus start at $29 a guest with no room fees, and your coordinator walks you through the rest before you commit to any of it.
Choose a menu package and a beverage package to suit the morning, whether that is twenty guests or a hundred. A 20% service charge applies and taxes are folded into your quote.
- No room fees
- No linen fees
- No credit-card fees
- No charge to cut her cake
Hold her date without a large commitment up front. Your deposit comes straight off the final bill... you are never paying extra to keep the room.
- Applied in full to your final bill
- Fully refundable up to 14 days prior
- A $250 non-refundable deposit may apply in peak season
No room fees. Clear pricing. And a real person helping you plan it.
Bridal Showers That Already Happened Here
You do not have to take our word for any of it. Here is what the women who threw them said afterwards, in their own words.
“Hosting my daughter's bridal shower at the Crown Tavern was an absolute delight! Despite the unexpected rain on the day of the event, Zoe and the entire staff went above and beyond to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Zoe, the coordinator, was a true gem to work with; her expertise and attention to detail helped us plan a wonderful menu and seamlessly transition to an indoor space when the weather didn't cooperate. The food was fantastic, and our guests couldn't stop raving about it! Every dish was delicious and beautifully presented, from the appetizers to the main course. The atmosphere at the Crown Tavern was warm and inviting, making it the perfect setting for such a special occasion. Thanks to Zoe and the incredible team at the Crown Tavern, my daughter's bridal shower was a day to remember. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to host a memorable event!”
“We had the most incredible experience with The Crown Tavern. We looked at many venues to host my sister‘s bridal shower couldn’t be happier with the decision to work with the team at The Crown Tavern. Zoe was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. She was efficient and so helpful. The Library Room was beautiful and the perfect backdrop for our event. The staff was phenomenal they were such a pleasure to work with and beyond helpful. Guests raved about the how delicious the food tasted. Overall can’t recommend The Crown Tavern highly enough!”
“We had my future daughter-in-law's bridal shower at The Crown Tavern and had a wonderful time. The deck/patio was the perfect spot, decorated beautifully. The brunch menu was excellent and the mimosa bar capped it off nicely. The staff was very helpful in the planning and accommodating with special requests. I would absolutely book another event there!”
“We had my daughter's bridal shower in the Library space. The room was set up upon our arrival. We were greeted by our two attendants that made sure everything ran smoothly. The food was excellent and guests were raving about the crab and brie bisque soup! We added the dessert table and everything was delicious. I would definitely have another function here. I was able to "sit back" and enjoy the day. Thank you!”
“I had booked my twin sister’s bridal shower at The Crown Tavern! It was the best even I have ever booked. From beginning to end, everything was smooth sailing. Zoe was very helpful with getting everything booked, to pricing, to making a few changes, she was very helpful and attentive. On the day of the event, our bartender Julie was amazing. She was very helpful and often checked in if we needed anything. I will definitely be holding my next event at The Criwn Tavern!”
“The Crown Tavern is a beautiful place for meals, happy hours, and parties/events. I booked a bridal shower on the deck and Zoe made it so easy. We talked on the phone and also emailed specifics back and forth until we had the perfect party planned. The planning process went smoothly and everyone who attended loved the party loved the venue and the food/drinks.”
“I had my daughter’s bridal shower at the Crown Tavern. It was a mimosa brunch held in the library. The booking was quick and easy. The food and service were amazing and my guests raved about it. I would definitely book an event again and will recommend to friends.”
“We had a great experience hosting a bridal shower at the Crown Tavern! The space was beautifully designed, with elegant decor and ample room for our guests to mingle and enjoy the festivities. The staff and event coordinator, Zoe, went above and beyond to ensure everything was set up exactly as we envisioned, and their attention to detail truly made the day special. Whether it was the stunning ambiance, the delicious food, or the helpful service, everything was amazing! I can't recommend this venue enough for anyone looking to celebrate their special event!”
“The Library was a perfect spot to host my sisters bridal shower. The food was amazing and the server/ bartenders were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend renting their space for your next event!”
Rated 4.9 out of 5 by our event hosts
And 99% of the 278 hosts who filled in our feedback form said they would book with us again. That is every event we host, not showers alone.
Halfway Between Her Side and Yours
A bridal shower is the one morning both families turn up to, and the drive is usually what decides the date. Read the reviews above and you will find Kennett Square and Garnet Valley sitting next to Havertown, King of Prussia and Wilmington.
We are on Route 202, a straight run down from West Chester and an easy one from Concordville, Chadds Ford, Garnet Valley, Media, and Wilmington, DE. The mailing address says Glen Mills... the tavern itself sits in Concord Township, Delaware County, minutes from the Chester County line, which is where the Crown in Concord name comes from. Parking is on site, so nobody is walking half a block in heels.
451 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Bridal shower questions
Do you host bridal showers near West Chester and Glen Mills?
We do. The Crown Tavern is at 451 Wilmington West Chester Pike, straight down Route 202 from West Chester, and the tavern itself sits in Concord Township, Delaware County, a few minutes from the Chester County line. The hosts quoted on this page travelled in from Kennett Square, Garnet Valley, Havertown, King of Prussia and Wilmington, DE. Parking is on site.
Can we hold the bridal shower outside, and what happens if it rains?
Yes, and the rain question is the one worth asking first. The Garden Bar and Patio is covered and seats 120, and it is a lovely spot from late spring through September. If the weather turns we move you indoors, and we have done it on the morning of a shower before now... one of the hosts quoted on this page was rained out and wrote about the switch afterwards. You are never choosing between the deck and a wet morning.
Do you do a bridal shower brunch?
That is what most bridal showers here are. A Queen’s Weekend Brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 2:00, with brioche french toast, eggs benedict and soft scrambled eggs kept topped up while your guests go back for more. Add the mimosa bar and they pour their own, from juices, prosecco and champagne set out for the morning. Tuesday through Friday we build a luncheon instead, plated or buffet.
Can we add a flower cart to a bridal shower?
Yes, and it is the part guests tend to remember. The cart is wheeled into your room stocked with pails of fresh flowers, and your guests build their own bouquets to take home. Thirty-five guests is the minimum, and it is confirmed a couple of weeks ahead so the flowers are cut for your date. Ask your coordinator what is in season for the morning you have picked... pricing and the full details are on our events menu.
How many guests will fit?
From about fifteen up to a hundred and twenty seated. The Britannia Room seats 32, the Library seats 65, the Wine Cellar seats 90, and the Garden Bar and Patio seats 120 outdoors. Most bridal showers here land somewhere between twenty-five and sixty, which is comfortably the Library.
What does a bridal shower cost, and what is in the per-person price?
Menus start at $29 a guest, and your final per-person figure depends on the menu and the beverage package you choose. A 20% service charge applies and taxes are folded into your quote. There is no room fee on top, no linen fee and no credit-card fee, so the per-person price is the price. A flower cart or a dessert table is quoted separately.
How early can we get in to decorate?
An hour before your guests arrive, and the room is yours for three hours after that. So a shower with guests at eleven means you are in the room from ten and the morning runs through to two, which lines up with the weekend brunch service. Tell your coordinator what you are bringing... a balloon arch, a gift table, favors, a welcome sign... and the room is set for it when you get here.
Can we bring her cake in?
Bring it, and we will not charge you to cut it or serve it. Plenty of families have one made somewhere they love, or somebody in the family bakes it. Bring it with you when you come to set up and we will take it from there. If you would rather not think about dessert at all, a dessert table is on the à la carte list.
Do you host showers on a weekday?
We do, Tuesday through Sunday. Monday is the one day we cannot. A weekend morning is the classic bridal shower and it is also the first to go, so if her date is tight, a Friday luncheon is often the easier booking... and a plated menu suits a smaller list better than a buffet does.
What happens once we have picked a date?
Zoe, our event coordinator, comes back with the rooms open that morning and what fits your headcount. You choose a room and a menu, she sends a quote, and a $100 deposit holds it and comes straight back off your final bill. From there it can all be settled by email... several of the hosts quoted on this page planned theirs exactly that way.
Something we have not covered? Ask our event team.
Tell Us the Date.
We’ll Take It From There.
Spring and early summer Saturdays go first. Tell us a little about the shower you are planning and we will come back with the room that fits, a brunch to suit her guests, and one per-person price with nothing hiding underneath it.
No commitment... just tell us what you are planning.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (610) 361-9800 or email our event coordinator Zoe at zoe@crowninconcord.com
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