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Puddicombe House

New Hamburg, Ontario View map

About

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, 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 their 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 on offer as well as full wheelchair-accessibility.

Service offered

Their 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.

Highlights

Type

Ballroom, banquet hall, historic, hotel, inn/B&B, mansion, manor, restaurant

Style

Classic, country, garden, glamorous, modern, vintage

Event Services

Accommodations, bridal suite, catering / bar, clean up, event planning, liability insurance, set up

Reception Site Fee - Peak Season

$3,500

Plated Service (per head)

$90

More information

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

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 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 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 stations?

$105

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
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    Brittany Married on 21/08/2022
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    Very Helpful

    Our wedding ceremony and reception went very smoothly at Puddicombe House. Alaya was extremely helpful with planning the day for us and making suggestions when we were undecided or unsure about anything. Nick was also very helpful during the day of to ensure everything was running smoothly. All of our guests enjoyed themselves and are still raving about how much fun they had.

    Puddicombe House's reply:

    Hi Brittany,

    I am thrilled to hear you, Nick and all of your wonderful guests, had a great day; I truly hope your wedding day was as lovely as you have always pictured. It was an absolute pleasure, assisting you two, with wedding planning and I wish you all the best, throughout married life!

    Cheers,

    Alaya Fuller
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    Alena Married on 08/08/2020
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    Dream Wedding at a Dream Venue

    There are simply no words to describe how above and beyond Puddicombe House goes in everything that they do.

    We had our wedding here on Saturday August 8th, and this was a dream wedding at a dream venue come true. Nick and his family are absolutely amazing owners of this inn as well as the hall, they are genuinely good people that want to help in every way they can.

    The food, the stay, the hair & make-up at the salon, the beautiful services of the hall, the amazing staff, the efficiency and timeliness, the location, we couldn't possibly explain how great Puddicombe House truly is, you need to experience it.

    Whether you're coming just for dinner, a weekend stay, a wedding event, a conference or anything else, this is truly an amazing inn in a quaint little town.

    Thank you so much Nick, Amber, Lyle, and Karen, you host the most fantastic events and you make people feel endlessly special, heard, and accommodated.
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    Jessica M. Married on 05/05/2019
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    Above and beyond our expectations

    We got married here in May, and I can not say enough good things about this place. Nick (the manager/owner) is absolutely amazing, he went above and beyond to make our day perfect. Not only is he extremely down to earth, he has a calming vibe that, as a bride with hundreds of things on my mind, was invaluable. I was never stressed about anything related to the hall knowing that Nick would handle it. And he did, far better than I ever could have hoped. The staff and service are exemplary and the food was absolutely amazing. I have never received as many compliments as we did for our wedding, people were raving about how awesome the food, hall, staff and service were :) As I said, I could continue listing all the amazing ways that Puddicombe went above and beyond but take my word, you will not regret this venue.
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  • Alexandra
    Alexandra Y. Married on 09/03/2019
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    Beautiful wedding

    I can’t say enough about how wonderful the staff was at Puddicombe House for our wedding. From start to finish Nick was amazing at walking me through everything. The day went off so smoothly! The venue itself is so stunning, guests are still complementing about it. The food is amazing, service top notch. And the best part you can book a room in the bed and breakfast and be close by.
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    Donna S. Married on 10/06/2017
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    We were very well taken care of at Puddicombe House! Guests at our daughter's wedding reception raved about the excellent food and beautiful environment. Nick has great attention to detail and we have nothing negative to say about our experience. Leading up to the wedding, he was always very prompt in returning my emails. One thing in particular I noticed was that during the event Nick checked in with us a number of times to ask if we had any concerns, and he even helped load up our vehicles at the end of the night. Bravo Puddicombe!!
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    Laura Married on 23/10/2021
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    Amazing from start to finish

    We ended up having to change our date 3 times and Nick and Alaya were amazing and accommodating. They really made our day special and the food was beyond delicious. All of our guests were so happy with the meal and several commented it was the best wedding food they had ever had. The venue is beautiful and although we couldn’t get married in the park the use of their tent outside was perfect.

    Puddicombe House's reply:

    Hi Laura,

    Thank you for your kind words; The Puddicombe House was delighted to play hostess to your and Maciek’s special day! The two of you were a pleasure to work alongside; somehow, remaining positive and excited to share the love you have for each other, with your friends and family, despite the many obstacles placed in your way! I wish you all the best, in your future, and look forward to seeing you both, on occasion, in the restaurant. Wishing you a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!

    Alaya Fuller
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    Kersten D. Married on 31/07/2021
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    The Best Place on Earth

    I cannot recommend Puddicombe House enough! We booked our wedding for 2020 and postponed to 2021. Nick and the team at Puddicombe were nothing but helpful, accommodating, and amazing every step of the way! Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were patient and kind while I re-planned our day. On top of that, the venue is stunning, the food is delicious, and the staff is attentive, professional, and helpful! We had our entire wedding party stay onsite the night of the wedding and it was so nice to have that convenience! There is an Airbnb that sleeps 8, plus 6 rooms and 2 cottages, so it was perfect! I can't recommend Puddicombe enough to anyone who is looking for a wedding venue, great meal, or a night/weekend away! Book it now!!!
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    Bailey Married on 03/10/2020
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    Perfect Wedding Venue

    Puddicombe House is a fantastic wedding venue. The atmosphere and food were perfect for our wedding and tied in with all of the other elements we planned. We love that this location is family owned; you can see the team effort in every interaction with Puddicombe. We have endless good things to say about the venue, spa and restaurant, and would book again for future events.
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    Katryne M. Married on 16/03/2019
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    Perfect night

    Nick and his family run venue were absolutely awesome! Everything went flawlessly and perfectly! We couldn’t have asked for a better night. They were so flexible, the food was delicious and the guests were in awe with everything!
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    Paul C. Married on 12/10/2018
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    Flawless - 5.5/5 stars

    My wife and I couldn't have asked for a single thing extra from the Cressman family. Nick, Lyle & Karen, and the Puddicombe house staff made every part of our day special.
    Both the restaurant and wedding hall are absolutley stunning on the inside which cut down extremely on our budget for decorating. The family was beyond helpful and helped keep us calm though all the fears and stressed involved with planning a wedding.
    They treated us like our day was extremely important and did not treat us like a number which we felt at larger city venues. The small town family feel resonated throughout our entire event. Every single one of our guests raved about the food and service. Meals arrived seamlessly, on time, and better quality then you would find in most high end restaurants on this side of Toronto.
    Amazing, would whole heartedly recommend over and over again and can't thank everyone at The Puddicombe House enough.

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Puddicombe House Real Weddings

Autumn & Josh
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