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On WeddingWire since 2016
Last update: August 2024
Situated in the bustling downtown area of New Hamburg, Ontario, Puddicombe House is a nineteeth century mansion that is perfectly suited for weddings and other special occasions. Step deep into Ontario history as you pass through the doors leading to Puddicombe House. Built in 1868, in the elegant Italianate architectural style, it first served as the home of Samuel Merner, a prominent New Hamburg businessman and politician. Puddicombe House has been fully restored and equipped with modern furnishings while maintaining the original charm and wonder of the original historical house. In addition to the ceremony and reception space, the main building contains a restaurant, inn, spa, and salon, offering couples, as well as their guests an array of amenities.
Facilities and capacity
Puddicombe House offers a variety of indoor spaces including a ballroom, conference centre, and banquet hall for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. These charming facilities have guest capacities that range from 20 to 250 guests, giving soon-to-be newlyweds the option of hosting an intimate or larger celebration. Family and friends can also take advantage of the cozy accommodation options offered by the small inn on-site. Get-ready suites are available for engaged couples to relax and rejuvenate within before their festivities begin. Ease-of-access is also a priority for this mansion-style wedding venue, with ample parking spaces to offer as well as full wheelchair-accessibility.
Service offered
The event services consist of catering, bar, set-up, clean-up, cake cutting, and event planning for all clients. The planning team will strive to develop a personal connection with you and your partner, gaining an understanding of your dream vision. They will guide you both through the coordination process in a calm yet warmhearted manner, earning your trust from the very first consultation. In addition, couples can expect the provision of event furnishings like barware, china, flatware, glassware, linens, state-of-the-art audio equipment, a dance floor, tables, and chairs.
Cuisine
Puddicombe House offers a wide spectrum of catering options including cocktail receptions, desserts, hors d'oeuvres, plated food, servers, food stations, and tastings. The bar service can be cash, limited, or open depending on your requirements. Couples can choose from a delicious selection of either house or specialty beers, wines, and premium liquor.
Frequently asked questions
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
1
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Historic
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Manor
Restaurant
Describe the style of your venue:
Classic
Country
Garden
Glamorous
Modern
Vintage
What kind of settings are available?
Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Liability insurance
Set up
What catering services do you offer?
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Audio equipment
Dance floor
Furniture
Chairs
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$3,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$2,000
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$600
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$600
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Bridal suite
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$90
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
$90
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
$105
What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?
$25
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$55
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Open bar
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Bartenders
Any other questions?
Reviews for Puddicombe House
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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
22 reviews
99% recommend it
Adrian Sent on 15/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Lovely Venue, Fantastic Food, Great Staff
Puddicombe House was the perfect space for our January wedding! We do ballroom dance as a hobby so one of the most important factors we were looking for in a venue was a place that would have ample floor space for an elaborate first dance. We looked at a few venues but when we saw Puddicombe House we instantly fell in love and knew we would be getting married there. We had about 70 guests attend and there was plenty of seating space available around the central dance floor. Having the ceremony and reception be in the same location was also a great convenience for our guests.
The food was incredible. Before we even had a chance to try it ourselves, we heard from vendors at wedding shows that Puddicombe House has delicious food. The tasting confirmed that for us, and our guests very much enjoyed the meal. The late night poutine bar was a particular hit and is highly recommended!
The staff were fantastic! They did a great job of ensuring a smooth transition between ceremony and reception. They also provided excellent service at the reception making sure anyone who needed a top up of wine at dinner was helped. The bartender was very kind and attentive to our guests. Nick did a great job before the wedding making sure everything was organized and would go smoothly for the day of.
We are so happy with how our wedding turned out! Puddicombe House played a huge part in the success of the day, both in how amazing the venue is, and the people that work there. We highly recommend this space to other couples!
P.S. The on-site spa provided a perfect spot for the bride, bridesmaids, and mothers to get their hair and makeup done. We also decided to stay at the B&B and the room and amenities were wonderful.
The food was incredible. Before we even had a chance to try it ourselves, we heard from vendors at wedding shows that Puddicombe House has delicious food. The tasting confirmed that for us, and our guests very much enjoyed the meal. The late night poutine bar was a particular hit and is highly recommended!
The staff were fantastic! They did a great job of ensuring a smooth transition between ceremony and reception. They also provided excellent service at the reception making sure anyone who needed a top up of wine at dinner was helped. The bartender was very kind and attentive to our guests. Nick did a great job before the wedding making sure everything was organized and would go smoothly for the day of.
We are so happy with how our wedding turned out! Puddicombe House played a huge part in the success of the day, both in how amazing the venue is, and the people that work there. We highly recommend this space to other couples!
P.S. The on-site spa provided a perfect spot for the bride, bridesmaids, and mothers to get their hair and makeup done. We also decided to stay at the B&B and the room and amenities were wonderful.
Brandon Sent on 31/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Love and Care Winter Wonderland Wedding came to life
There are not words good enough to describe our incredible experience with the Puddicombe Team, especially Nick and Alayna. From the moment we met both of them, they went above and beyond to make every moment (including planning/decisions) and the day of personal and special, not just for us but our entire family. Their attention to all of the things, things we never even considered was incredible. Their genuine care and easy going approach made the entire process HONESTLY effortless and stress-free. From the smallest touches to the grandest moments, they created an atmosphere that felt uniquely ours, full of warmth, loved and incredible memories. Our family had the best space, the most delicious food, the most comforting and gorgeous areas to experience the most wonderful event. I told Alayna already, but I didn't know I needed an Alayna in our lives and we really did. We are so grateful you helped make our day and our last 10 months the most incredible way to start our next adventure together. THANK YOU
Andrew Sent on 26/01/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating
Winter Wedding
My partner and I got married at Puddicombe House earlier this year and can't say enough good things about the experience. Over the course of the year planning our wedding both Nick (General Manager) and Alayna (Wedding Coordinator) provided tremendous support and flexibility in making our vision happen.
The venue itself is beautiful in a timeless way and kept in great condition. The decor and structure make for stunning pictures with little effort. We got married in January and were lucky enough to get a snowfall beforehand and the grounds look like a dream in the winter. We loved the bar inside the main house so much that we decided we would like to host our cocktail hour there - an option that Puddicombe was happy to accommodate, even on a Saturday evening.
A memorable meal was a determining factor in where we were going to choose to have our wedding. We had eaten at Puddicombe once before booking it and were really impressed by the food. Once we had our menu tasting we were even more excited because each course was exceptional. Despite already high expectations, we were still so impressed with the food on our wedding day. The most consistent compliment we received on the day and the days following was about the food, with several guests remarking it was the best they had ever had at a wedding. Any allergies or preferences were catered to by the kitchen without issue.
While the venue and food are important, it is the people who make the experience and Alayna and Nick were so great to work with. Alayna's demeanor kept what could be a stressful day for some people very calm. She was always happy to jump on a call to discuss our questions, reliable in providing answers and flexible in accommodating our requests. The greatest compliment we could give Nick is that it felt like he treated our wedding like a partner in the event and not just a vendor. A standout memory for us is that before we entered our ceremony, Nick offered to mop the aisle quickly once everyone was seated so that there would not be salt marks in our pictures. It is not something we would have thought of but made for much better pictures and speaks to the venue's level of care.
Overall, we were so pleased with our experience and can't wait to visit and eat at Puddicombe in the years to come.
The venue itself is beautiful in a timeless way and kept in great condition. The decor and structure make for stunning pictures with little effort. We got married in January and were lucky enough to get a snowfall beforehand and the grounds look like a dream in the winter. We loved the bar inside the main house so much that we decided we would like to host our cocktail hour there - an option that Puddicombe was happy to accommodate, even on a Saturday evening.
A memorable meal was a determining factor in where we were going to choose to have our wedding. We had eaten at Puddicombe once before booking it and were really impressed by the food. Once we had our menu tasting we were even more excited because each course was exceptional. Despite already high expectations, we were still so impressed with the food on our wedding day. The most consistent compliment we received on the day and the days following was about the food, with several guests remarking it was the best they had ever had at a wedding. Any allergies or preferences were catered to by the kitchen without issue.
While the venue and food are important, it is the people who make the experience and Alayna and Nick were so great to work with. Alayna's demeanor kept what could be a stressful day for some people very calm. She was always happy to jump on a call to discuss our questions, reliable in providing answers and flexible in accommodating our requests. The greatest compliment we could give Nick is that it felt like he treated our wedding like a partner in the event and not just a vendor. A standout memory for us is that before we entered our ceremony, Nick offered to mop the aisle quickly once everyone was seated so that there would not be salt marks in our pictures. It is not something we would have thought of but made for much better pictures and speaks to the venue's level of care.
Overall, we were so pleased with our experience and can't wait to visit and eat at Puddicombe in the years to come.
Gaihlin Sent on 13/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Venue, Delicious Food and Great Staff
Our wedding day was absolutely magical at the Puddicombe House. The venue is so picturesque and made for some beautiful moments. The flow of the day was seamless and all of our guests still constantly mention how delicious the food was. The day was truly incredible and was made possible by the incredible staff. Their team was very responsive and went back and forth on small details without complaint to make sure our day was perfect. We are so happy with how our day went.
Michelle Sent on 28/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Venue!
We're so glad we chose to go with Puddicombe House as our wedding venue! From our first visit to the time in between and the actual wedding, we couldn't have asked for more. Guests were raving about the food, saying it was among (or surpassed) their best wedding meals ever, and the same for the beauty of the venue! It was so convenient having everything in one place the day before (we stayed over 2 nights), the day of, and even breakfast together the day after. Alayna and Nick answered all of our questions leading up to the wedding, and the day of, Alayna directed things seamlessly for the ceremony and reception.
Images shared here are from Michael Steingard Photography. :)
Images shared here are from Michael Steingard Photography. :)
Michele Sent on 20/08/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
A Magical Experience
Our experience with Puddicombe House was truly exceptional. Our wedding on August 3 was everything we had envisioned and more. Every detail we dreamed of came to life.
Our wedding party and some guests stayed at the Inn, and the accommodations were delightful. It was so convenient to have our wedding hair done at the spa. Alayna and Nick were incredibly helpful, accommodating every aspect of our plans. They arranged the outdoor ceremony at the gazebo park, and while we were having our photos taken, our guests enjoyed exclusive access to the beautiful outdoor terrace.
Ella at Neodecor created stunning decorations and floral arrangements. We appreciated the flexibility to set up our centerpieces and additional decor the day before. The meal was outstanding, and the serving staff was top-notch. The venue was not only accessible but also impeccably clean.
Alayna's dedication was evident as she oversaw the entire day, ensuring everything went smoothly right up until our last song of the evening. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience and wholeheartedly recommend Puddicombe House for any wedding or special event.
Our wedding party and some guests stayed at the Inn, and the accommodations were delightful. It was so convenient to have our wedding hair done at the spa. Alayna and Nick were incredibly helpful, accommodating every aspect of our plans. They arranged the outdoor ceremony at the gazebo park, and while we were having our photos taken, our guests enjoyed exclusive access to the beautiful outdoor terrace.
Ella at Neodecor created stunning decorations and floral arrangements. We appreciated the flexibility to set up our centerpieces and additional decor the day before. The meal was outstanding, and the serving staff was top-notch. The venue was not only accessible but also impeccably clean.
Alayna's dedication was evident as she oversaw the entire day, ensuring everything went smoothly right up until our last song of the evening. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience and wholeheartedly recommend Puddicombe House for any wedding or special event.
Alyssa Sent on 19/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Our Wedding was amazing!
My husband, Ryan and I got married at Puddicombe House on July 27, 2024. Let me start by saying Nick Cressman was amazing to work with. He is super friendly, accommodating and professional. Ella Cressman did an beautiful job with our decor. We Highly recommend her as well. Lastly, the coordinator, Alayna Bailey is incredible at her job. She is so accommodating and so nice. She helped make sure our day ran smoothly and it was everything we dreamed of. Thank you to the at Puddimcombe House for making our Wedding so special!
Cherise Sent on 12/08/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
Loved our wedding at Puddicombe House!
I’m so glad we had our wedding at Puddicombe House! My husband and I live in the maritimes, so I was a little scared that planning a wedding from across the country would be a nightmare, but Nick and Alayna were so responsive, accommodating, and flexible.
The space outside is absolutely beautiful. Guests were lining up to take photos under the heart arch during cocktail hour. One word of note - the bottom of my dress turned green from walking on the astroturf where the cocktail hour was held. This wasn’t a big deal for me because pictures were done and I had a separate dress for the rest of the reception, but it’s good to know.
The indoor space was also stunning. The floors, the lighting, the bathrooms were all beautiful.
The food is hands down the best wedding food I’ve ever had. Guests loved it! And the house wine… I really wish I could buy it at the liquor store. It was GOOD.
The space outside is absolutely beautiful. Guests were lining up to take photos under the heart arch during cocktail hour. One word of note - the bottom of my dress turned green from walking on the astroturf where the cocktail hour was held. This wasn’t a big deal for me because pictures were done and I had a separate dress for the rest of the reception, but it’s good to know.
The indoor space was also stunning. The floors, the lighting, the bathrooms were all beautiful.
The food is hands down the best wedding food I’ve ever had. Guests loved it! And the house wine… I really wish I could buy it at the liquor store. It was GOOD.
Taylor Sent on 25/05/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating
Great venue
Great venue. A little on the pricy side but worth it
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