Darby House

Outstanding! From the moment we reached out for availability for our daughter’s wedding to the wedding day! Gorgeous venue! From start to finish Rebecca and her team at Darby House was incredibly helpful. Would highly recommend Darby House and their amazing event team.

I highly, highly recommend Darby House for a wedding / reception venue. The grounds are stunning and the venue is lovely with ample indoor and outdoor space for guests. The staff was great to work with and very helpful. Several of our guests said it was the best wedding reception they had ever attended , part of which can be directly attributable to the setting and service of Darby House

I highly, highly recommend Darby House to make your special day truly special. The setting is stunning, private and quiet and the venue is lovely with ample indoor and outdoor spaces. The staff was great to work with, offering help on several occasions. All our guests said it was the best wedding reception they had attended - some of that directly attributable to Darby House and staff.

We had our first wedding in a long while at Darby House tonight and I was blown away by our venue coordinator, Rebecca. She was knowledgeable, helpful and hard working . As a wedding planner I truly appreciated having a venue coordinator who was so pleasant to work alongside. It made the day smooth and cheerful for the couple and anyone looking to get married here would be in great hands!

The Darby House was the best wedding decision we made. Not only is it the most beautiful venue I’ve ever seen, the staff is phenomenal. Alissa was our day-of coordinator, along with Rebecca. Both were kind, fun, and professional and handled everything so perfectly. While we originally planned for an outdoor ceremony, due to the weather, we moved it indoors, and the indoor ceremony space was just as beautiful, this is not the case will all venues. When we had communication issues with our DJ, Alissa did everything she could to get in contact with them. We were so appreciative of their organization. The perfect venue, hands down.

We loved having our wedding at Darby House! Right from the start, we fell in love with the venue. The communication from their team has been phenomenal. They really helped us put together the most special day! The venue itself is gorgeous - there are so many beautiful places for photos, and having the wedding on the waterside terrace was amazing. Highly recommend!

I wish I could give the Darby House more than five stars! We had our wedding there on 05/13/23, and the staff, including Nicole and Elle, were AMAZING! They were helpful, professional, and kind and made wedding planning somewhat of a breeze! Our wedding went so smoothly, and I give a lot of credit to the fact that the Darby House was so organized and thorough on the wedding day and the weeks/months leading up to it! I can't say thank you enough to the staff at the Darby House for making our wedding perfect!

Alissa and her team at the Darby House (shout out to Ellie too!) did SUCH an amazing job from start to finish with our wedding on March 25th. EVERYTHING we wanted, they made happen including our request for the groom to paddle board up to the ceremony! The venue itself is just breathtaking and the level of service, communication and support you get from the Darby house staff is beyond outstanding! Alissa was ON IT with every little detail and really helped make things super stress free for us which we appreciated GREATLY. Chosing the Darby house was one of the best decision we made when planning our wedding! Don’t think twice about booking this venue and just do it- you won’t be sorry!

Darby House made our dream come to life! The staff was so helpful during the planning anything we needed, they made sure we had it. The farm is truly a magical place!

When we first saw Darby House we fell in love! It was the first and only venue we saw, and it was everything we were looking for all wrapped into one. The staff was so helpful and made our wedding day 100% stress free. If we had to do everything all over again, we wouldn't change a thing. We cannot recommend the Darby House enough!

Choosing Darby House as our wedding venue on Oct 16th’22 was the best the best the best decision ever!!Thankyou God for this venue,My husband and i, we were so blessed beyond measure,with everything that Darby House provided!I dont know what to say anymore beside how Beautiful & Lovely Darby House is(the Venue and the managers). We got Alissa as our Day Of Coordinator,she is amazing and very kind,she helped us a lot til the end of our wedding night,we cant thankyou enough,you are the best Alissa! Once again,Thankyou somuch Darby House to make our Wedding-Dream came true!

The Darby House made all of our wedding dreams come true and more! Any questions or concerns I had, they were quick to respond and exceed my expectations. The venue was beautiful and didn’t need a lot of decoration, it was already perfect! Our guests had high praises for the venue and enjoyed themselves. I could not recommend the Darby House more!

The Darby House was everything we could have dreamed of and more! The staff was incredibly helpful during the planning process and worked with us to make sure we had everything we wanted. The bridal suite was the perfect space for myself and the bridesmaids to get ready in. I will always recommend this venue to my friends!

Darby House was hands down the BEST vendor decision I made throughout my entire wedding planning process. Not only is the venue gorgeous, but the staff is also incredible. Nicole was always prompt to answer my never-ending stream of questions via email. On my wedding day, she was very organized and made sure everything ran smoothly. It brought me peace of mind knowing that both the indoor and outdoor ceremony sites would be beautiful, so I didn't need to stress about weather. Plus there are endless scenic photo locations on site! Darby House's wedding planning tools were also incredible. They make sure you think about every last necessary detail. Not to mention they have a very helpful blog, too! I can't recommend Darby House enough. I am over the moon with the services provided.

Choosing the Darby House as our wedding venue was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. The venue is absolutely breathtaking. There are so many beautiful locations for photos and our guests could not stop raving about our venue. Not only is the venue beautiful, but the staff is extraordinarily helpful. Our day of coordinator, Katarina, seamlessly mapped out our special day down to the minute, ensuring everything ran smoothly. She was attentive and made sure my husband's and my only job was to enjoy the day. I cannot speak highly enough about this wonderful venue.

Using Darby House for our wedding was the best decision ever. Three months after securing the venue, my friend from high school ended up landing a job there as their Operations & Events Manager and by the grace of God, we were given her as our day-of coordinator. They say "day of", but Alissa went over and beyond for us for months prior, and I know it wasn't only because she knew me beforehand; that's just who she is and how she operates, which I really respect. Alissa's manager, Nicole, always stepped in when/if she needed to. Needless to say, we never felt alone at any time in this process and it took so much weight off of my husband and I's shoulders. Darby House was extremely accommodating and flexible on all platforms, all while still remaining true to who they are as a company (there's clearly still rules you have to follow haha). The day ran so smoothly; I was honestly so impressed with all the help setting up when I walked in at 11am to get ready. Truly blown away by how much they all CARE and it's not even their own day. There were so many little requests from myself leading up to the day, and even day of, that were always answered/handled like a boss. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and God puts people/situations in your life for one reason or another, as well. With that being said, finding Darby House on TheKnot (I was not a normal bride - I disliked searching for venues and basically disliked all wedding planning haha) was a gift from God. He knew I would (my family and husbands family, as well) be in good hands. Boy, was he spot on! I was very up front with Alissa about my "vision" (no vision) and was so unsure how to go about any type of planning. She was so transparent, honest and helpful - I really couldn't have done it without her personal and professional advice. Almost two weeks later and my guests won't stop raving about how Darby House was the most beautiful venue they've ever seen and/or have gone to. The most frequent wording that described Darby was "magical". I'd have to say, I agree. I was speechless!!! Everyone was so lovely and I can't speak more highly of Darby House and their employees. Shout out to Alissa Chenetski and Nicole McCrate for being the absolute best, at all times. Ya'll are the true MVP's and from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!!! Our special day was special because of you and your hard work. A day we will never forget. All the best, The Young's.

The moment we pulled up to the gate at Darby House we knew this was our venue. I loved that we could work with Cameron Mitchell for food, and have our choice of the rest of our desired vendors. Katarina was an amazing coordinator and paired with our wedding planner they were the dynamic duo! I liked that any changes we made to our add-ons or guest count was immediately updated on our invoice so we could track what our overall budget was. The planner they sent out was confusing but they were very responsive and helpful when it came to answering any questions! Guests could not stop talking about the elegance of the venue and the history of the owner in the separate room, great if you love sports! The included valet was one of my favorite parts of our wedding that added that little bit of *spice!*. 10./10 would recommend Darby House!!

We could not have made a better decision for our wedding day than selecting Darby House as our venue! The venue is beautiful, unique, and full of character. The team there is so passionate and wonderful to work with. Katarina was our coordinator and she was incredible to work with during the planning process, accommodating as much as she could to our vision for the day, providing helpful suggestions, and even offered to make a sign for us for our ice cream cart. On our wedding day, we had to make a last second move to inside for a storm (thank goodness we did as it POURED), and Katarina and the team handled this seamlessly - not to mention the inside reception space is gorgeous. This also threw some wrinkles into our timeline for the rest of the evening, but we didn’t notice a thing. The Darby House team helped take the stress out of our hands, which helped us enjoy the day even more. And we honestly can’t say enough about the venue and property - we would have took pictures for hours if we could just to hit all the incredible and unique photo spots. And the amount of people who complimented the venue space, or said “this is so cool”, or “the drive into here is so pretty” was cool to hear. If you’ve skipped everything above, just know that you can’t make a better decision than Darby House for your wedding day.

Darby House is such a beautiful space for both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies. The reception area is just as dreamy. The second I went to tour Darby House, I could immediately envision my wedding day there. Now, after having my wedding, I can say that it was everything I could have dreamed of and more. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. I can't say enough about Katarina! She worked with us all year, making sure we were organized and went above and beyond to help our vision come to life. She kept everything running so smoothly and was super involved all day long. My husband and I are so incredibly thankful we choose Darby House for our special day!

Loved the venue, it’s the perfect mix out outdoors with the classy indoor space. The day of coordinator they provide was so nice to have since she handled EVERYTHING for us the day of. It was the best day!!

Katarina was very helpful during the whole process and it is just a stunning venue. They provide a good amount and their staff is very helpful for set up. Would definitely recommend it to my friends and family to book here!

We had an excellent wedding at Darby House. Not only is the venue truly made for weddings and set up in the best possible way, but the staff made our day flow seamlessly. They were easy to work with, listened to what we wanted, and were incredible with ironing out all the little details.

Having our wedding at the Darby House was by far the BEST investment of our money throughout our wedding planning journey. I researched for hours and dragged my fiance (at the time) to so many venue walk throughs all around Columbus...none even compared to the Darby House in the value, friendliness, collaboration, and beautiful scenery for the price. At the Darby House I got an amazing coordinator, Nicole, who walked me through the entire process and was just as detail-focused as I was. I felt like we were family to them, and I don't say that lightly. I remember when I was about to walk down the aisle, and I was extremely nervous, and I looked at Nicole and she held my shoulders and helped me breathe until I calmed down...that's the kind of attention a bride needs! Beyond the support we received, I also have to sing the praises for the venue in general. It was gorgeous, even on a day where we experienced snow, hail, and rain all at the same time. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The bride/groom suites were perfect for us while we were getting ready. My guests LOVED the trophy room and were so amazed looking at the cool memorabilia. My vendors were able to come through and set up without a hitch, and we even met all together prior to the big day to discuss details. I loved that I was able to add different packages onto my experience, including linens and lights. Overall, I am SO happy with our choice. I really felt like we could not have picked a better place to spend so much of our hard-earned money. I would do it again, if I had the chance!!

We are so unbelievably happy with our decision to choose Darby House as our wedding venue. It provided the exact setting we were looking for with an outdoor ceremony next to the water and a lovely backup indoor option in case of rain. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, eliminating the need for elaborate decorations, and the land made for so many beautiful photos. Nicole was our initial point of contact as well as our day of coordinator, and she was absolutely amazing to work with. She was extremely attentive, answering all our questions, and accommodating us in any way she could to make sure our wedding day was perfect. Their list of recommended vendors made the selection process much less overwhelming and provided us with confidence that we were hiring reliable, professional people who were familiar with the venue. I can’t recommend Darby House highly enough. Lauren, April 2022

I cannot say enough about this AMAZING venue and their team! The venue itself is beautiful and versatile for any style of wedding. Nicole and her team are unmatched in my opinion. Any questions that I needed answered were addressed efficiently and thoroughly, they worked diligently to customize anything that we wanted to see for our day and they did it with ease and grace. Our day was absolutely perfect in every way and I truly believe a lot of that is credited to Nicole, her team and the entire staff at the Darby House!

We could not have been happier with our experience with Darby House! The staff members were all so lovely and welcoming. We knew from our first tour that this is where we wanted to get married. The venue is absolutely beautiful! Our day of coordinator, Katarina, helped us so much with planning. Through emails, phone calls, and walk throughs, she answered all of our questions and helped us prep for the big day. We would recommend Darby House to any couples that are looking for a venue! You will not be disappointed! On our wedding day, all of the event staff who helped with the wedding did a phenomenal job. Taking care of the guests was clearly their top priority as everyone was well fed, had plenty of drinks and were able to enjoy every minute of their time there.

The Darby House was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The space is gorgeous and requires very little decor. The planning process was organized and efficient. And the event coordinator and team the day of made it so we were able to truly enjoy the day! We ended up having to move the ceremony inside due to rain and I could not have asked for a smoother process or more beautiful indoor option. I would 100% choose The Darby House again.

The Darby House is a beautiful venue with so many amenities that made for a wonderful wedding experience. Having the entire property to yourself gives your guests a private and spacious event space. We had our ceremony outdoors on the patio, dinner in the dining room, and cocktail hour and dancing in the racing room. This allowed us to enjoy the entire space, with a quiet space away from the dance floor for anyone who needed a break! Darby House provides a day of coordinator, who helps keep everything running smoothly, from directing vendors as they arrive and set up, to making sure the ceremony starts on time, to helping with the flow of the wedding. In the planning period, you are matched with this same coordinator, so they really get to know you and your event. We were with Nicole originally, but after our postponement we worked with Jade. We were planning from out-of-state, so most of our meetings were by phone or conversing via email. Jade was always willing to check on our requests or verify information. She was fantastic on our wedding day, helping keep the bridal parties on time, setting out place cards and decor, driving us around for photos, making sure the lights were dimmed and dinner and dessert were served... She took away the list of worries you have leading up to the day, and made sure my husband and I, and our parents, could enjoy ourselves! The Darby House provides a GoogleDoc for planning that was very comprehensive, detailing everything we didn’t know we needed to decide, but was also a bit finicky to fill out. Hopefully some of that was related to pandemic-restrictions, and it will be back to fully editable in the future! When we wanted to postpone due to the pandemic, the Darby House was able to accommodate our request for our preferred new date. A silver lining to this was that during the slow 2020 season, Darby House underwent renovations that we were able to enjoy! The bridal suite is spacious and beautifully lit. We were able to have hair and makeup for the entire bridal party, as well as lovely bridal photos in this space. Meanwhile, the groomsmen enjoyed hanging out in their own room, complete with foosball. As far as other vendors, there is a selection of caterers to pick from. The Darby House can provide suggestions to other vendors they’ve worked with (their DJ suggestion was amazing!). They were more than willing to accommodate our vendors, and the day-of coordinator handles communication the week of the wedding, which was one less thing for us to worry about! There are a number of provided amenities and extras that you can select to personalize your experience. There are multiple bar packages to choose from (Darby House has their own liquor license, so they supply all bartenders and alcohol, but are happy to work with you on signature drinks). There is a wide assortment of linen colors available. Arbors can be borrowed for the ceremony, as well as easels and a few decor items. Chairs can be upgraded if you would like (we used the standard option). We received so many compliments on the space all night from our guests! It looked magical! The river is a lovely backdrop, and floor to ceiling windows in every room mean the indoor space feels bright and open. To take advantage of the property, the couple can be taken on the golf cart to take pictures throughout the property. If you’re looking for a venue with beautiful natural setting, but an elevated interior, look no further than the Darby House.

I don't even know where to began with this review. First off, this venue is absolutely stunning and by far was the best all around venue in Columbus. The staff exceeded my expectations and truly made our wedding day everything we dreamed it would be. Alexa, our coordinator, was amazing and very detail oriented. She was able to answer all of my questions in a timely manner and work with us on our budget and help us with everything we wanted for our wedding day. Nicole was also amazing to work with and very helpful and detailed. The staff treats you like family and was able to help us with anything we needed on wedding day and allow everything to flow smoothly. Our guests all commented on how beautiful our venue was. Sure, it is a little pricey but in the end it was truly worth it for us as we couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else. I highly recommend this venue. Be sure to reach out and book early!

Darby House was the perfect venue for our wedding. It is the best combination of timeless elegance and natural beauty. Our guests enjoyed the various spaces and made so many kind comments. The indoor ceremony was just as beautiful, if not more so than had it been held on the terrace. The bridal suite and groom room are both amazing. I could not have designed a more wonderful venue and would not hesitate to recommend Darby House.

The Darby House is a beautiful venue in Columbus, Ohio. Open houses were ALWAYS an event to look forward to just to visit and meet with the staff. Nicole, Alexa, and Katarina were great resources for all needs. I was also impressed with the proactive enhancement offer for temporary construction beside the room utilized for the ceremony. My only complaint, which I confidently deem temporary, was the lack of aid in coordination on the wedding day. Most answers were "whatever you would like to do", which can be difficult to process and act on for those being wedded. The wedding party also received an awkward speech the night before, which had a negative impact on a few members. Overall, I would highly recommend The Darby House to all friends and family; a unique atmosphere and welcoming presence.

We had a fantastic experience with Darby House. The venue is so gorgeous, with lots of different indoor and outdoor spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and photos. And those bride and groom suites! Everyone gushed about how beautiful it was. Nicole was responsive to all of our questions along the way, and they made moving our original date due to COVID really simple. Andrea, our day-of coordinator, made everything run super smoothly on our wedding day, even rolling with some last minute changes. It was overall a great experience!

Darby House is one of the most beautiful places to get married in Columbus, Ohio! We loved that our guests would see the beautiful drive through the property as a precursor to our wedding! Jade was fantastic from start to finish! I am a very organized person in general, and Jade was just as organized! She took care of every detail, and followed up with our other vendors to make sure everything went well! DH has a shared spreadsheet that the couple collaborates on, and they remind you of all the decisions you have to make, then you can each update it to keep "one version of the truth" on all the wedding details. This tool was crucial to keeping us on the same page. The day of our wedding, it started to rain after we arrived at the venue to get ready. It really poured and we took our first look photos in the racing room (which turned out beautifully). The rain stopped and everything outside was soaked. My Mom even showed up and asked Jade what could be done and she said "We have towels!" :) (Jade was already on it!) They cleaned up all the water on the patio, wiped down all the chairs and we got married at the waterside terrace with no issues! The rest of the evening was priceless. Every part of the evening went off without a hitch, and I didn't even notice any of the logistics going on in the background. My husband and I left during the sparkler send off but I'm told that Darby house staff made the clean up effort short work! (our families helped grab our stuff and gave us feedback). I've had so many guests tell me that our wedding was the best wedding they've ever been to! And a friend of mine just got engaged, and I asked her "Have you booked Darby House yet"? :) Thanks to Jade and the entire Darby House team, we had a wonderful, unforgettable wedding!

Honestly, we fell in love with Darby House the second we drove onto the property. With the beautiful tree lines and white fences, my husband and I could already picture the pictures we could take there. Things only got better when we saw the actual venue and how GORGEOUS it is. The waterside terrace made for an absolutely dreamy wedding ceremony, and I couldn’t imagine a better reception room for after. Throughout our entire engagement, the staff at Darby House, especially Alexa and Nicole, was so flexible, responsive and helpful. For example, since most of our wedding party was coming from out of town, Alexa was willing to do a late-Friday rehearsal for us. My husband and I were both the first in our families to get married, but Alexa was so organized and asked us anything we’d need to decide on for the wedding. And on our wedding day, Alexa was there from start to finish, helping everything run SO smoothly. I really don’t think there’s anything that could have made our wedding day any better — it was perfect! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

We got married here in August and it was absolutely gorgeous. This was our top choice of venue and it was everything we imagined. Jade was amazing and provided clear communication and helped us with the different planning processes. She was quick to respond whenever we had questions. Due to some minor inconveniences, such as lawn renovation, Jade was gracious in offering us upgrades to make up for this. The staff was great to work with night of. When it comes to caterer selections, DEFINITELY go with Catering by Scott. Him and his staff are amazing and the food was delicious. We kept getting raves about the food we had at our wedding. The only issue that we had was with the bar. There is a strict no shot policy, which is fine and totally understandable but this also made it that you could not get any liquor on the rocks which a lot of our friends/family are bourbon drinkers and couldn't drink just bourbon. The same thing occured when a couple of people wanted a martini. While this is minor and totally understandable it was a little frustrating when my grandfather couldn't get the martini he wanted. Everyone had a great time though and we would absolutely recommend Darby House to anyone.

The Darby House is a gorgeous wedding venue, really one of the most beautiful venues I've seen in the central Ohio area. If you are looking for a place that is just as beautiful inside as it is outside, this is it! Not only are the views great, there are wonderful amenities such as spacious bride and groom suites, valet parking, a golf cart to take around for photos, and more. We had not one, but two events at Darby thanks to COVID. In July of 2020 we had our ceremony there, with a very limited guest list. More recently, on August 20 (2021) we finally got to have our reception! On both days our coordinators Nicole and Alexa were wonderful at ensuring everything ran smoothly and on time. I felt especially comforted on the day of our reception, walking in and seeing the preferred caterer we chose, working seamlessly with the Darby House team to get tables set and food prepped for the event. The reason we gave 4/5 stars is we felt there were some unnecessary hurdles we had to jump through given the state of the world. We had to change the date of our reception twice and when we finally settled on August, we were charged more since it is a busy season. While that would make sense during any other year, we wish there was more flexibility given the circumstances. We also felt there wasn't much flexibility with the bar offerings which led us to end up going with the most expensive option, the open bar. Finally, in between our two events no one at Darby had notified us that our original caterer had gone under until 3 months prior to our event and we had to scramble to getting that in order. Those few inconveniences we feel reflect more on the owners versus the individual staff that make your day happen... they just have to enforce rules set by the owners. To reiterate, we really were thankful for both Nicole (and especially) Alexa for making our days so seamless and allowing us to enjoy the fun! Overall we had a pleasant experience with The Darby House and we are thankful for those who helped make our two wonderful wedding days possible!

The venue is truly beautiful and the staff are awesome. The event coordinators are with you every step of the way and have a lot of great advice as you are planning. Definitely listen to them, they know what they are doing. Our only complaint is that they really do not have internet capable of running live-streams of the wedding. We found this out about an hour before our ceremony and had family around the country waiting to tune in. In the time of COVID, we found this to be really unacceptable given the large amounts of individuals that could not be physically present for the wedding. If this is something that you are concerned with, I would make sure you have a conversation with the venue about it.

Alexa at Darby House is AMAZING! She was so helpful, made sure everyone was happy, and treated us like we were friends and not just working with her for business! The venue looks like its straight from a fairytale book, all the guests were amazed at how beautiful everything was! I wouldn’t change anything about our experience with Darby House!

Overall, we are so glad that we picked the Darby House to host our big day. The first time we toured the venue, we immediately fell in love. The staff are extremely nice, the venue is incredibly beautiful and needs very minimal decor as it is naturally beautiful. Our main reason for going with Darby house was for their flexible weather plan. We wanted somewhere that if there was inclement weather, we would be more than happy with our backup plan. While the weather was beautiful the day of, the indoor option is just as beautiful! Nicole is amazing and really made our day run surprisingly so smooth. She ran the rehearsal amazing and was so helpful the day of the wedding. Nicole even had waters waiting for us when we were heading out to take photos!! (Which is such a little detail that really meant a lot) The first thing we said when we left on our wedding night was “I cannot believe how smooth that went and how amazing everything was. I wouldn’t change a thing” The only advice I would have to Darby house would be to lower alcohol cost as it is $6 per beer. A typical 24 pk of bottle beer is around $25. Charging 6$ a beer would be a $144 case which just seems like a lot to me to profit on beer. Also be aware you cannot bring many items in before hand such as any type of beverages (nonalcoholic included) or food, as it should all be through the caterer or bar at the venue. This is totally understandable as it is their decision, but we weren’t fully aware of all of that when signing and it was just a little detail that we didn’t love. Also, guest are not allowed to leave cars behind or you receive a large charge, which we were originally very worried about but luckily it worked out!! Again, that is really all the negative I could possibly say. All around, if the Darby house fits your budget, you would EXTREMELY satisfied with your choice of choosing them to host your special day. We know we are!

We chose Darby house pre-COVID after seeing several other venues that were very different. We fell in love with Darby house and chose to go with them. I will warn that it’s definitely pricey after everything is said and done, but the team was responsive throughout the process especially as we worked through Covid restrictions. They were incredible at the rehearsal and the day of the wedding which meant a lot to me as those days are the most chaotic! All-in-all I would recommend the venue if it feels your budget and overall look and feel.

Unbelievably beautiful wedding venue AND truly wonderful staff. If you're looking for a lovely outdoor setting with a reasonable rain/adverse weather plan, Darby House is the PERFECT venue for you. We were so impressed by how flexible the staff was in terms of adverse weather plans. So many venues force you to decide whether the event will be indoors/outdoors days in advance, but Darby House is incredibly flexible. They clearly just want the best experience possible for you as a couple and it shows. Jade and Nicole were absolutely wonderful coordinators to work with and were always super responsive to our many questions, particularly during COVID. As a COVID bride (wedding date was May 15, 2021), I couldn't recommend this venue enough for their caring and helpful attitude. They even allowed my parents to tour the venue during the height of COVID which made them so happy. The new renovations are also really incredible, with the bridal suite very modern and comfortable. My bridal party of 10 plus mother/mother in law all fit very comfortably there before the ceremony and it was a great place for us to take a moment after the ceremony whether that was to bustle, cry, laugh or just appreciate what a wonderful wedding we had at Darby House. I still feel like my wedding was a dream there and it is largely in part to their caring professionalism and lovely staff. THANK YOU!!

Incredible wedding venue! Absolutely beautiful and accommodating with the changed required to keep our event safe in 2020! I would highly recommend this location to future brides!

Unforgettably beautiful venue for our daughter's October wedding! Outstanding service from Nicole and her staff in the year long planning of the ceremony and reception. Impeccable and professional service and flexibility in navigating the changes due to COVID, and always done in a timely manner with a smile and positive attitude. We loved our experience at Darby House. It was magical and our family and friends thoroughly enjoyed it as well. 100% recommend!

We had such a wonderful experience throughout the whole process of planning our wedding at this venue! Nicole and team were so helpful from beginning to end, even as we needed to make adjustment after adjustment due to the pandemic. The safety policies and procedures were clearly communicated and explained, allowing our guests to feel safe and at ease throughout the day. The wedding day experience went off without a hitch, and we can’t recommend the Darby House enough!!

The setting for this venue is breathtaking but it’s the staff that made my daughter’s wedding so enjoyable to plan even in the midst of the pandemic. Nicole and Scott were professional, honest and up front about charges and changes that needed to be made to accommodate safety regulations. They were reassuring and kept checking with us all evening to see if we needed anything. We were lucky enough to be the first to use the newly remodeled bridal party suites and they are lovely. An awesome experience and I would highly recommend Darby House to anyone planning a wedding or special event.

Darby House was such a beautiful and perfect venue for our wedding. They helped walk us through all of the guidelines and restrictions due to having a COVID wedding and really took that weight off of our shoulders. Nicole was responsive to any questions throughout the process and helped with planning each detail. Having our wedding there was like a dream!

Beautiful and unique setting, great hospitality!

How do we even start talking about how special Darby House made our wedding day?! We honestly and truly cannot put into words how wonderful our experience was at this venue. The people who make this beautiful property a wedding venue cared so deeply about my wife and I that it overflowed into an overwhelmingly joyful experience for every guest and outside vendor that we had with us on our wedding day. From our florist and photographer to our parents, all anyone could talk about was how amazing and special the Darby House made our ceremony! The property itself was absolutely gorgeous! The large trees and white farm fences that line the long driveway back to the river made my wife feel like a princess when she arrived. Even though we had our wedding before weather can be counted on (early April), the option at Darby House to seamlessly move our ceremony inside or out took all the stress away as we focused on our important day. We were blessed with a 70 degree day and loved getting to say our vows with a beautiful arbor (supplied by Darby House) and the backdrop of the moving water and budding hillside behind us. It was perfect! Did I mention that they accomplished all of this for us on 6 days notice?? We were unable to utilize our previously planned venue due to the social implications and complications of the coronavirus. A friend of ours reached out to the Darby House to check on the possibility of having our ceremony on their property and that was the last moment we had to worry about a thing. In less than a week we had an entirely new wedding planned and executed with no stores open, no supplies, and all our previous ideas no longer possible. If you are planning a wedding and want to work with a beautiful venue that cares about you enough to be on your side when you need them most than the Darby House is the venue for you. We have so much to thank them for and will smile on our wedding day for the rest of our lives because of the incredible love and support they invested into making our day incredible!

Had our wedding there within the last month - it was everything we dreamed! The house and land are breath-taking; several people complimented us on our venue choice. The staff was amazing - extremely helpful and friendly. Our coordinator Chandra was very easy to work with- we're so glad we had her to hold our hand. We're so grateful ! Our day went off without a hitch. :)

Two months after our wedding, our guests are STILL raving about the food. We were vegetarian and had guests with dietary restrictions as well, so we were very grateful to have multiple great options. Multiple people said it was the best food they'd had at any wedding! We really appreciated Emily throughout the planning process and how she made sure that the wedding went perfectly. All the staff were gracious, courteous, and timely. Thank you so much for the perfect wedding day!

completely disappointed with darby house i kept trying and trying to set up a tour with them it was the place i wanted my wedding at and i could never get an answer from anyone i finally after a month and a half got a tour scheduled onky to get an email saying that they had to reschedule because they scheduled a rehearsal at the same time. i let all that go and emailed right back and told them that was ok and told them when i was available. that was at least 2 months ago and i still havnt gotten anything. very disappointing.

I just had my wedding there yesterday and it was amazing. The venue is stunning and the whole crew was wonderful. I was amazed at how friendly everyone was, and they did so much more than I had anticipated. I worked with Emily and Chandra, and they were both so helpful. The food was amazing, and all the guests were in awe of the beautiful scenery. I don’t typically leave reviews, but I was just so blown away by everything, I wanted to share how great they were! It was the perfect day, thank you!

Having our wedding at Darby House made all my dreams come true. First, the venue holds historic value-- it is situated on Darby Dan Farm, a farm that produced multiple thoroughbred horse racing champions. Because of this, a former US President and British royalty have visited the farm. The venue itself holds many historical artifacts of note, including artwork and memorabilia, which were fun for guests to enjoy during the reception. Secondly, the venue itself is gorgeous and well maintained. When you enter the property, you enter through a gate and stone fence, then drive down about a mile of white fenced, tree-lined driveway to the outwardly quaint looking house. Upon entering, you are greeted with an entire wall of floor to ceiling windows with sweeping views of the Big Darby Creek, a state and nationally recognized scenic river. There are two large rooms on either side of the entryway; on the left, the Dining Room, and on the right, the Racing Room. Bathrooms are situated discreetly in between, and there are plenty of stalls for guests. The bridal suite, consisting of two rooms, is situated off the Dining Room, tucked away and out of sight. The Racing Room features two walls of floor to ceiling windows, one with views of the Big Darby and one with views of the grounds, including a walk out patio. The Dining Room features a nook of floor to ceiling windows with creek views and in summer, sunset views. There are two ceremony options: outdoors, on the shaded Waterside Terrace, or indoors, in the Racing Room. We elected to have our ceremony in the Racing Room, followed by hors d'oeuvres and dancing. We held dinner in the Dining Room. CMPE can flip any room within 6 minutes-- my husband and I watched the transformation of one room and it was incredible. We worked with Emily, Jessie, and Chandra, the coordinators of this venue and representatives of CMPE. They were all professional, pleasant, and prompt. Emily in particular was amazing because she was confident and a good manager. Working with her in the days leading up to the wedding and on the wedding day left me with no doubt that our event would be executed with precision and perfection. We worked with CMPE to select all food, the style of bar service that suited our needs, and the decorative displays throughout the venue. There are major benefits to working with CMPE: tables and chairs, china, flatware, glassware, cake cutting utensils, linens, catering, and displays are all provided in house. This made planning a wedding from another city much easier, because the only other vendors I had to book myself were cake, entertainment, flowers, and the pastor. Our family and friends had the best time at our wedding and loved the outdoor and indoor space. The food was impeccable and our guests left feeling happy and full. Every need our guests had was met by Emily and her incredible staff. At one point, Chandra even walked my husband and I into a side door so our big entrance into the reception could remain a big entrance. We had no worries on our wedding day-- it was perfect, and this is largely due to the Darby House and CMPE. Thank you for making our day unforgettable and flawless for our family, our friends, and for us!