Historic Aldie Mansion
For your special day, choose a venue that is steeped in the artistic legacy of Bucks County.
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A Venue of Notable Character
Aldie Mansion is a Tudor Revival style manor built by William and Martha Mercer and is a vital part of the Mercer family legacy in Doylestown. Aldie Mansion is the former estate of Henry Chapman Mercer’s brother, William, who was also a noted local artist and creator.
The mansion and its grounds are spectacular, full of artistic detail and historic character with multiple event spaces. Rich interiors blend with its picturesque outdoor lawns, gardens, and fountains to offer a truly romantic setting for weddings large and small.
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Historic Aldie Features
Outdoor and indoor ceremony site options
Multiple indoor spaces
- Ballroom and Orangerie Garden Room
- Great Hall and Balcony, where the von Trapp family once sang
- Intimate spaces, like the Fernberger Family Library and the Mercer Dining Room
Multiple outdoor spaces
- Front Courtyard
- Back patio off of the library, which connects with the ballroom
- Back Lawn and Tea Garden
Dual private lounging suites for wedding party to get ready
Working interior fireplaces, plus and outdoor gas firepit
Air conditioning
Capacity for 220 guests
Parking on site for about 120 vehicles + handicapped access spots
Catering & Event Planning
- Event planning and management
- Full-service onsite catering with all necessary staff
- Extensive food, beverage, and décor rental packages
Aldie is a premium Bucks County event venue for weddings as well as parties and conferences.
Photo: Rachel Betson Photography
Photo: Rachel Betson Photography
History of the Estate
Aldie Mansion was the beloved private residence built by William and Martha Mercer. Commissioned as an ode to the English Tudor manor, this stately 1927 mansion reflects an era of exceptional American craftsmanship and artistry.
The estate’s intricate brickwork, antique tiles, ornate chimneys, charming garden ornaments, and distinctive grotesques have been lovingly preserved as a lesser known part of Mercer history and cultural heritage in Doylestown.
William Mercer sculpted many of the mansion’s architectural details. As the younger brother of Henry Mercer, Bucks County’s renowned tile maker and concrete sculptor, he made clear that artistic talent ran in the family. William’s artistry can be seen throughout the estate and in the mansion’s ornate mosaic fireplaces and decorative ceiling reliefs.
Renowned hosts on the social scene, William and Martha Mercer regularly welcomed international luminaries into their home at Aldie. There were spirited evenings here when Groucho Marx joked at the dinner table and the von Trapp family caroled in the Great Hall.
After the Mercers, Aldie had other occupants and fell into disrepair. The estate came into the care of Heritage Conservancy in 1987, and as part of its historic preservation work, they lovingly restored it to its original splendor.
Aldie Mansion now serves as its headquarters and a model for the adaptive reuse of a historic building. The manor is one of Buck’s County’s premiere event spaces.
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Your Event Supports Conservation
Revenue from your event at Aldie Mansion helps fund Heritage Conservancy’s conservation and education work in Bucks County along with Northampton and Montgomery Counties. As a land trust, Heritage Conservancy plays a vital role in protecting the natural lands, family farms, and open spaces that make Bucks County so unique and beautiful. We also protect historic places and offer environmental education programs to students across Bucks County.
