The Saturday Club — Local services in Radnor Township

Pros : affordable (!), location, beautiful ballroom Cons : small space, difficult to work with

We chose the Saturday Club to host our 100 guest wedding reception June of 2024.

Things we loved : The price. We appreciated that they charge the same amount no matter what the event type. It was the most affordable option we could find.

The location. We hosted our after party at a bar in Wayne which guests loved walking to. It was nice having everything so local, and many guests opted to stay at the Radnor or Wayne Hotel. Some guests took the train from Philly, others utilized the parking lot across the street / near the library.

The space. We loved the history / aesthetic as well as the high ceilings and windows. It was so cute and easy to decorate. Because we were married in June, the sun peeking through the windows created a great ambiance. I could totally imagine hosting other events here, such as a bridal party or luncheon.

Things we disliked : The size. Although indicated on their website that the space fits 120 for a cocktail reception or 100 for a seated dinner with dance floor, we found this to be untrue. I utilized an online seating chart app to create exact measurements of the ballroom, and no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t find a way to have 100 guests seated with a dance floor (sadly I wasted many, many hours working on floor plans). Our caterer also had no such luck. We toured the club before sending our deposit, so I partly blame myself for not realizing this sooner. With my measurements I’d say 60-80 guests could fit more realistically for a sit down dinner, the dance floor would have to be small. We ultimately had to forfeit having a seat for every guest and opted for opening seating, something I didn’t want originally. Even with less tables, we still had to clear tables in order to fit the dance floor. Bottom line, 100 seated guests with a dance floor will not fit in this space. If you are having a more intimate wedding, this place is great. Another con to the space is that there are only two bathrooms (three toilets). The kitchen is in the basement which our caterer was okay with but could be a problem for some.

Planning the event. This vendor was our most difficult to work with & generated the most stress. They have very limited “office hours” when they choose to respond to emails, and sometimes many days would pass before I could get answers to questions. 2 weeks before the wedding we we’re still going back and forth on what would be allowed for rentals. Even though they sent me rules & regulations when the deposit was signed, there was still a lot of confusion & headache. The planner seemed not to want to work with my other vendors, and some of my vendors said they never had a venue so hard to work with.

Overall we loved our wedding reception and are so happy we chose the Saturday Club. I am sad the planning portion couldn’t have been an easier process as this leaves a...

Booking The Saturday Club for our summer wedding reception was one of the easiest decisions we made during our planning. It was literally the ONLY place we visited! We were looking for a location that was simple and unpretentious, would allow any caterer and outside alcohol, would allow for DIY’ing, and was within our budget. We found everything we wanted and needed at The Saturday Club. The building is simple, quaint, and full of historic charm. We received several compliments from our guests on our venue selection. The rental fee covers use of the facilities/kitchen, tables and chairs, minimal setup and breakdown, the sound system, and more importantly, it funds a non-profit women’s philanthropic organization instead of the evil wedding venue machine. Joyce Dugan and her team were easy to work with and provided ideas on how the space should be organized. The only downside is that the venue doesn’t really allow for any outdoor festivities, so we had our outdoor ceremony elsewhere. We would highly recommend The...

Potential renters need to understand that this is a special, historical, volunteer-run venue and they have specific reasons for what they expect, what they do and how they do it because they're a non-profit. Yes, there are three lavatories, the kitchen is in the basement, and it's best for intimate celebrations - they're upfront about these things. If the space doesn't work for your needs, there are plenty of Red Lobsters, VFW's, and country club spaces you can rent in the area. Don't blame them for being a non-profit with limited hours - the women running the space do the best they can while being full-time professionals and mothers. My daughter-in-law had her reception here years ago and it was lovely. She read the rules, asked good questions and reached out in a timely manner. No venue is perfect, but the Saturday Club is a piece of history and you should feel honored that it exists for you to make...