ACE Conference Center News & Events

We are excited about the art work that we recently had commissioned from world-renown artist, Cicero Silva for our new Lafayette Ballroom.

Throughout his professional career as a designer, Cicero Silva worked with the top companies in Brazil and South America to translate their ideas into beautiful and functional spaces. This coupled with the design, creation and construction of a variety of trade show booths and exhibits, developed in Cicero the concepts of proportion and accuracy, and kept him working at the forefront of design trends. During his more than three decades as a designer he was also exposed to and gained an appreciation for visual art, and took his first steps in the direction of being a visual artist himself by working in abstract painting. His experience and skill in working more physically with his hands eventually lead him to move away from painting and toward sculpture and three dimensional work, and this has been his medium for the past nine years. His inspiration often comes from historic constructivism, but Cicero has mostly found his own way to create a new kind of visual art, combining shapes, rhythms, textures and volumes. Today he works with painted wood and EVA modules, cubes, cylinders, cones, and other prismatic shapes, and he displays them on canvas or hardboard in deliberate order to form various patterns and designs.

Continuing the theme of our natural surroundings, we thought it essential to have art work developed specifically for our Lafayette Ballroom that expresses an organic style, while still embracing the natural wood and red brick elements of the space.  The following photos take you on a guided tour of the art work from the original rendering, to the artist’s creations and today’s installation. We invite you to stay tuned for the final unveiling of the art work after it is completely installed in our new ballroom.

The original rendering depicting the overall concept of three large artworks installed as a series.

A work in progress, the pieces are assembled in smaller sections that are then attached together to create one larger 8 foot x 8 foot piece.  Each 8 foot piece is then to be installed on our large exposed brick wall in a series.

A close-up of a section before the installation begins.

Two sections of four have already been installed, with two more to go to complete the 8 foot section.

Measuring the wall space before carefully installing the third and fourth sections.

Tags: Art Installations in Hotels, Lafayette Ballroom, Main Line Weddings, Philadelphia Corporate Events, Philadelphia Party Spaces, Rustic Hotels

Have you seen our new Lafayette Ballroom and Event Deck?  Take a peek at these two exciting new spaces available for events, parties, meetings and weddings!  The Lafayette Ballroom is a high-ceiling, rustic loft space that offers a large group and intimate warmth that’s hard to find in the Philadelphia area.  Immediately adjacent to the Ballroom is our brand new, fully enclosed Lafayette Patio that allows your guests to experience the outdoors in a fully shaded, heated or air-conditioned manner.  Located just below the Lafayette Ballroom and Patio is our new Outdoor Event Deck; yet another stunning location for an open-air party, celebration, ceremony or meeting.  For weddings, should you wish to exchange vows in an outdoor setting, the Event Deck can be set in an “in-the-round” ceremony style or with traditional auditorium-style seating which works beautifully with the rolling green hills as your backdrop!  Anyway you slice it, the Lafayette Ballroom, Patio and Event Deck are fantastic party spaces that can be used together or individually for any type of special event.

Thank you to our event partners from CinemaCake Wedding and Event Filmmakers for producing this fantastic video; Arrangements Unlimited for styling the spaces; and EventQuip for providing the custom-made awning tent.

You can experience more photographs of the Lafayette Ballroom and Outoor Event Deck here and here but there’s nothing better than seeing it in person!  Our Sales and Catering Department would love nothing better than to introduce you to these incredible event spaces.  To discuss your event in further detail and to schedule your tour of these new amazing party spaces, please contact one of our Sales Representatives by calling 610-825-8000 or 800-523-3000.

Tags: Corporate Event Locations, Main Lin, Main Line, outdoor event spaces, Outdoor Weddings, philadelphia weddings, Special Event Venues

One of our most popular event spaces, the Marquis Ballroom and Dining Room, began the first exciting stages of its complete renovation this week!  Although we’ve hosted many fabulous weddings, meetings and celebrations in the Marquis over the years, it’s time for a little sprucing up!  First, the demolition of everything but the windows and ceiling!  All the current surfaces, such as the carpeting, draperies and flooring, were ripped out to make way for updated finishes and modern decor.  As teh week progresses, the catering and sales teams are excited to see the new tile flooring, modern coil drapery, chic foyer furnishings and modular buffet pieces come in one by one!  Once complete, the Marquis should be even more sought-after by wedding planners and event producers as a unique party space in the Philadelphia suburbs.  We’ll share photographs of the completed renovation soon, but by all means, we’d love to introduce you to the Marquis Ballroom and Dining Room in person at your earliest convenience!

Tags: Meeting Facilities, Philadelphia Conference Centers, Philadelphia Event Venues, philadelphia wedding venues

More and more wonderful changes are happening every day at the ACE Conference Center!  This week was no exception with the completion of our new tented event space!  A tented party can take place almost anywhere, but not every outdoor area can handle a tented party.  We’ve made sure we’ve covered all the bases to make our tented terrace ideal for any party or meeting.  Come take a look!

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Tags: Main Line Weddings, Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies, Outdoor Weddings, philadelphia weddings, Rustic Event Venues, Tented Event Spaces, Tents, Urban Loft Venues

All this warm Spring weather has us chomping at the bit to share our new outdoor event space at the ACE Conference Center!  We are proud to announce that we now offer a fully-floored event deck that is an ideal location for open-air or fully-tented parties, events and weddings.  As you can see, the space overlooks the lush landscape and rolling hills that surround the entire property.  The event deck is also conveniently situated near our newly designed outdoor barbeque grills, stunning Lafayette Ballroom, comfortable guest rooms and adjacent parking areas. 

If you are interested in seeing the new event deck and hearing more about the tenting options available, please contact a member of our Sales Team to schedule a tour.

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We know all too well how important it is to make a good first impression.  Frankly, we think we’ve gone from good to fabulous in one fell swoop!  Walking through the main entrance doors, into our newly renovated hotel lobby, with its modern comfort and approachable sophistication, you can’t help but feel right at home.  Recently refurbished with warm and inviting earth tones, dark wood finishes, contemporary art and plush seating areas, the lobby makes you want to sink in and stay awhile.   The sleek and modern dark wood front desk is not only stunning in appearance but also manned with our friendly, thoughtful and efficient staff.   After a great day of business meetings, social celebrations or enjoying the local countryside, there’s nothing better than “coming home” and knowing nothing has been overlooked.  How’s that for a first impression?  Not bad, huh?

{Photo credit: Bridget Armbrust}

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Our newly-renovated, and dare we say incredibly gorgeous, Marquis Lounge is now open and ready to welcome you in style!   The Marquis Lounge is the ideal place to grab a cocktail with friends or a light bite with colleagues.  With its comfortable seating, stunning views and roaring fireplace, the Marquis Lounge offers something for everyone or any occasion.  Or, if you’re looking for a little friendly sport after a long day, we’d be happy to pour your favorite beverage while you enjoy shuffle board, billiards  and Wii in the adjoining Parlour.   So when you’re ready, come in, have a cocktail, relax and stay awhile.   

The Marquis Lounge and Parlour open daily at 5:00pm.  

{Photo credit of Bridget Armbrust.}

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In our effort to improve services and facilities for our guests, we are proud to announce our exciting plan to renovate and enhance our Lobby area featuring a new front desk, the newly named Marquis Lounge and adjoining terrace along with our new Parlour featuring shuffle board, Wii and a billiards table…something for everyone!

We partnered with Freeman Interiors, a Philadelphia design firm, to coordinate this incredible renovation. When conceptualizing our design, it was developed to be consistent with the contemporary structure of ACE Conference Center using bold new color palates, warm metals, inspiring textures, and modern sensibility.

Our renovations are conducive to relaxed social gatherings as well as a variety of business meetings, wedding and special events (have one in mind?).   Renovations will be completed in January 2011.  We hope to see you soon, so you can see our new look!

Tags: hotel design, hotel lobby, interior design, renovations