Top Center City Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 40-1,000 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 10 Total Spaces

With more than 1,900 rare and endangered animals from around the world situated on 42 acres of Victorian gardens, Philadelphia Zoo offers the perfect setting for your event! The possibilities are endless; sip cocktails immersed in a world of brilliantly colored birds, dine in the midst of majestic great apes, or celebrate in style with our rare and exotic big cats. America’s historic first zoo offers a wide range of unforgettable locations to serve as the scene for your special occasion. Choose from a LEED-certified building with world-class educational demonstrations, floor-to-ceiling glass exhibits that let your guests get within inches of their favorite animals, or outdoor plazas with breathtaking views of nature and magnificent fountains. Hosting your event at the Philadelphia Zoo means so much more than just the memories you’ll make; every event directly supports our mission to connect people with wildlife! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, your contribution goes far beyond Philadelphia to every region where we are working to save wildlife. Contact events@phillyzoo.org to learn more about our offerings and schedule a tour of this unique Philadelphia venue! Food and beverage is provided by the Zoo’s exclusive on-site caterer, Aramark! Aramark Sports + Entertainment elevates the guest experience with high-quality catering and food and beverage services. Aramark delivers diverse, locally inspired, and innovative menu offerings that create unforgettable dining experiences for guests throughout the year. Speak with an Event Manager to learn more!

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Congratulations! Thank you for your interest and taking the time to visit one of Philadelphia’s newest venues. We hope that we can be a part of your adventure! We have several options to offer you depending on your needs and wants. Ridgeland Mansion is set in historic West Fairmount Park, built in 1719 in the classic Philadelphia Federal style on a five-acre estate. The Ridgeland Mansion is perfect for social and corporate events and is exclusively managed and catered by Joshua’s Catering. The Tent is owned and operated by Open Aires Affairs, which is also the company we use for all your rental needs. We have several Venues on the grounds to choose from, depending on your needs. You are welcome to start and end your event when you wish, however the Park closes at 1 a.m. We have no sound variances here. We are in the hub! With excellent Hotels within 5 minutes on City Line Ave. We are also just minutes from Center City. A beautiful choice of Couple Suites are available for your use in the Mansion as well as a sweet sitting room for close family and your wedding party. All of our Venues are inclusive with all the bells and whistles you will need. Here are the basics for our venues: Your menu is a variety of hot and chilled appetizers, salad/soup, with an abundance of Seasonal Menus to choose from. All entrees are plated and are paired with fresh, local produces. Included is your choice of cake by the listed Bakeries we work with. You may contact them directly once you are booked. Our tent is an Open Aires Affair – Navi Trac with sides that slide open and close. It features clear windows that allow you and your guests to enjoy the spectacular views. It is an all-weather Tent with an asphalt foundation presented with a wood-styled flooring layout. There are built in fans within the Tent for the warmer months during an event. Outfitted with our abundant basics with a parquet-wood dance floor. This includes: 60” round tables that accommodates 10 guests per table, a wide selection of basic linen color choices, white folding cushion chairs, and lighting. There is also a custom bar and several tables for your gifts, etc. for your event needs. Receptions, Galas and Fundraisers up to 300 guests (100 Guests Minimum) THE BARN – Intimate Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal/Baby Showers, Meetings up to 60 guests The Barn’s rustic charm makes it an ideal location for rehearsal dinners, private events, conferences, meetings, retreats, and more. It is fantastic for smaller sized events seating up to 50 guests with a dance floor area, for $1,250.00 site fee plus catering, tax not included, starting at $110 per guest (5 hour minimum)for the non Peak months of April, May, July, August and November 2018 during Fridays and Sundays. For Saturdays during these months we start at $127.50 per guests. During the Peak season months of June, September and October 2018 for Fridays and Sundays we start at $117.50 per guest. For Saturdays during these months we start at $150 per guest. The Barn can also accommodate up to 70 guests for theatre-style programs and 65 guests for events. Intimate Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, and Bridal/Baby Showers. An attached terrace on The Barn (installed from May through October) can seat an additional 40 guests for banquets. It is ideal for outdoor cocktail receptions and over-looks the ceremony site. The Barn has six foot long tables and Chairs as inventory. We can certainly customize with additional rentals to infuse your vision. THE SECRET GARDEN – Ceremony Site $695.00 Just steps away from The Barn or Tent, seating 250 guests, it includes use of the Bridal Suite, a one-hour scheduled rehearsal (the day prior) with seating set up for up to 150 guests and breakdown service. Our wedding and event manager can help with your rehearsal and ceremony to make this process easy and fun for both you and your guests. At Joshua’s we start the process with an introductory conversation. This enables us to grasp a sense of your vision. We approach each event with the guest experience in mind. Offering impeccable service and dedication to details. Ensuring the best in quality of fresh, delicious, artful and locally sourced foods. Here is an overview of our services, pricing and some sample seasonal menus! Our "full service" catering package: five hour event time Menu Includes: - Stationary or 5 passed hors d’oeuvres - For a plated dinner, choice of 3 entree options (2 proteins and Veg/Vegan) (buffet, family style, tapas and station style service is available for additional cost) - Two sides, vegetable and a starch - Plated salad - Wedding cake or allowance for other dessert options - Coffee/tea service - Cold beverage service including: Sodas (Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale), Juices (Cranberry, Orange), Tonic, Club Soda, Still and Sparkling Waters, Garnishes, Ice provided by Joshua’s Staffing Includes: - Chef staff on site - "Day Of" coordinator - Servers - Bartenders - Set up/breakdown Rentals Include: - Tables 60” Rounds and Natural Padded Chairs - Linens, choice of a multitude of colors - high tops - Glassware - China - Utensils - Servingware We are happy to also offer station style services for the reception. Station Menus are ranged from $15 and up additional per guest based on your menu selections. Client are required to provide all Alcohol beverages. We can provide recommendations for your bar/alcohol service - both quantities and selections - based on what type of bar service you are planning, i.e., full bar, beer/wine only, signature drinks, etc. Our prices for the Tent start at $140 per person for the 2019 season during Fridays and Sundays in the non Peak season of April, May, July, August and November. For Saturdays during these months pricing start at $145 per guest. Pricing during the Peak season months of June, September and October 2019 start at $165 per guest for Saturdays. For Fridays and Sundays we start at $160 per guest. The Venue fee is $3,500 for Saturdays, $3,200 for Fridays and $3,000 for Sundays and is tax deductible and directly supports the Cancer Support Community. When your event is completed CSCGP will mail you a letter showing your contribution for your tax purposes. The Site Booking Fee is required for all events. In the event of a cancellation to the event, the Cancer Support Center will refund $2,000 of the Venue donation fee within 30 days. All pricing includes the menu, staffing and rentals listed above but does not include alcohol, tax or optional gratuity. We make every attempt to work with each client to provide high quality food and impeccable service. We will also include in all pricings for the Tent Heaters and Fans during the designated months and weather. The chairs included will be the Natural Folding Padded Chairs. We will also have a Patio Area built for lounging space with a Fire pit that can be rented depending on your style and vision for the day of. We host a Communal Tasting which offers a variety of hors d’oeuvres and Entrees. This enables our clients to taste the “Day of” experience for their guests. We can offer you a customized private tasting. Pricing for these tastings are $75 per guest (four person maximum). The couple’s fee is credited if booked with us at the tasting! Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia (CSCGP) The Ridgeland Mansion is home to the Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia. Facility Usage: As a historic building it is maintained as part of the Fairmount Parks system. Access to the property- You will be scheduled three hours prior to the event with a one hour cleanup time at close of event. Should you request more time, it must be arranged with your Event Manager and could require fees. A one hour rehearsals the day before needs to be scheduled with your Event Manager. Smoking is prohibited on the premises. Client is responsible for any security presence, generators and valet parking. Decors: Licensee shall request prior written approval from Joshua’s Catering for the use of any displays and/or decorations. Glitter, confetti, sand, sparklers, and biodegradable lantern releases propelled by an open flame are not permitted. No taping, stapling, nailing or gluing is allowed. Tapers and open flames are not permitted. Any and all approved displays or decorations must be removed at the end of the event. If Licensee would like Joshua’s Catering staff to arrange any decor set up there is a charge of $250 per hour. Licensee has one (1) hour after the end of the Event Time to remove decorations. Licensee will be charged an additional $250 per hour for time necessary to remove displays or decorations, which are not removed within one (1) hour after the end of the Event Time. Joshua’s Catering is not responsible for any items left behind. Parking: The right hand lot is used for the guests. Additional parking is located on the lawn. We recommend having a Parking attendant be utilized during events. Valet parking can be accommodated please ask our Event Sales person. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you soon regarding your upcoming event. Thank you. Please check out our Facebook & Instagram pages for more pictures!

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• Spaces for 30-60 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Songbird Karaoke is a private suite karaoke entertainment sensation for all ages. Don't worry about how well you sing, Songbird provides you with your own beautiful private suite so only those who you bring with you can hear you sing! Our huge song selection, state of the art technology, and private suites make the perfect atmosphere for your group as small as two or as large as 50 or more. With 9 private suites for groups up to 4, 7, 16, 25 or 50+, over 38,000 songs in English (18,000 in Spanish, 11,000 KPop/Korean and 2,000 Bollywood/Hindi too), you will have an amazing time with your family, friends, or colleagues. The largest suite has a stage with three 75 inch screen TVs so the whole group can enjoy the fun. And groups of larger than 60 can use multiple suites or our entire space. We also have a fully hosted 90 minute competitive corporate team building program. We are BYOB (beer and wine) and we have partnerships with several great local restaurants so we will deliver great food right to your suite. We have party and catering packages and glow and decoration options to make your event even more fun.

• Spaces for 36-50 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Pub & Kitchen is an authentic neighborhood tavern located on the corner of 20th and Lombard in Philadelphia. For over a decade, we’ve served a menu featuring elevated farm to table offerings, alongside an innovative bar program specializing in wine, local beers, and craft cocktails. Our menu is constantly evolving, fluctuating with the seasons and availability of product. Our lively and comfortable restaurant features a large wood-lined bar, bustling dining room, and charming sidewalk cafe on a tree-lined street. We also have an intimate private dining room upstairs, available for parties of up to 50 guests. Dinner reservations are available, but we always welcome walk-ins on a first-come, first serve basis.

Artesano Gallery is a wedding venue which won the the couple's choice awards on Wedding Wire for best wedding venue in 2019. We are a family based business that is known as Philadelphia's Hidden Gem and we aim to deliver an experience for your wedding that is stress free and the best in all of Pennsylvania. A wedding is something that is more than just the union of a couple but the union of 2 families and we cater for the families as well as help find everything you desire from recommended wedding photographers to videographers to even the best wedding cake available for your special day. We have plenty of parking on site as well for the wedding guests. Call us to book a tour: (215) 483-3298

The Luxe-Venue by Cricket Catering is a beautiful reception venue in Delaware County designed to cater to all of life's milestones, including Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Anniversaries, Celebrations of Life, Holiday Celebrations and Corporate Meetings. Enjoy elegance and professional courteous service along with exquisitely customized and perfectly executed and presented menus. Your event will be complete with custom colored and textured linens, gold chivari chairs and fine table setting details. Handicap accessible. Parking is available in our lot along with additional street parking and municipal lot parking.

Unleash Greatness at Ridge Ave Are you in search of the perfect venue to turn your event into an unforgettable experience? Look no further! The Greatness Center, located right on Ridge Ave, is your go-to destination for hosting exceptional gatherings.

• Spaces for 270 Guests

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Founded in 1917 in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood, the Ukrainian League of Philadelphia is a social club established to preserve Ukrainian cultural, spiritual, and national traditions. Housed in its own brick building on North 23rd Street, the League has spent more than a century sponsoring social gatherings, showcasing Ukrainian artists, poets, and writers, and blending Ukrainian heritage with community life. The League's hall is available to rent for private events, including birthday celebrations, retirement parties, baby showers, graduation parties, holiday parties, and arts and crafts gatherings, for both members and non-members. The space includes a stage with speakers, use of the caterer's kitchen, central air conditioning and heat, and a separate unstocked bar space. The League's members-only bar is open Thursday through Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, including for Eagles games, giving the club an active social life alongside its event rentals.

• Spaces for 400 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Water Works formerly drew visitors from all over the world, including Charles Dickens, who commended the "pleasing design" of the building for its blend of graceful Neoclassical architecture on the outside with then-revolutionary technology on the inside. Columned walkways, a vintage gazebo, the Art Museum perched dramatically above, and Boathouse Row stretched out along the Schuylkill River just beyond are some of the features that contribute to the Water Works' status as one of the city's most picturesque settings. Today, the Water Works offers lavish interior spaces that are replete with rich contemporary luxury. Adding an outdoor ceremony to your reception is something that should come as no surprise given the famous views, classically exquisite structures, groomed fields, and gardens that are all around you. The Water Works is home to a diverse range of environments, the likes of which are not often found in a single venue. The breathtaking scenery, tasteful architecture, and beautifully manicured grounds make it an obvious decision to hold the ceremony and reception outside.

• Spaces for 60-629 Guests
• 12 Museums
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 12 Total Spaces

Designed in the 1890s, the Penn Museum is a 300,000-square-foot historic building on the University of Pennsylvania's campus, with exterior details including glass mosaics by the Tiffany Glass Company, sculptures by Alexander Stirling Calder, and marble medallions by John Ross of New York City. Inside, the Museum houses one-of-a-kind artifacts acquired from over 300 archaeological and anthropological expeditions, giving guests a world of history to explore in a single evening. The Museum welcomes wedding ceremonies and receptions, showers, rehearsals, mitzvahs, corporate events, and philanthropic occasions. Event spaces range from the Asia Gallery, the Museum's largest, set beneath a 90-foot early 20th-century dome, to the newly renovated Sphinx Gallery with its arched windows and marble staircases, to Coxe Hall's soaring ceilings and polished terrazzo floors. Outdoor options include the Warden Garden, with Tiffany Glass Company mosaics, and the Stoner Courtyard, featuring sculptural pieces by Alexander Stirling Calder and a central marble fountain. For lectures, meetings, and performances, the Museum offers the coffered-dome Harrison Auditorium, the fully AV-equipped Widener Lecture Hall, and Rainey Auditorium. Catering is provided in-house by Restaurant Associates, and the Museum's Simple & Sweet package offers an intimate, budget-friendly weekday daytime wedding option for up to 70 guests. Every event is monitored by museum security personnel to protect the collections and historic structure throughout.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 145-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Historic Space

In the heart of the University of Pennsylvania campus, St. Mary's Church, Hamilton Village, has been a place of prayer, hospitality, and belonging for more than 200 years. The neo-Gothic church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and serves as the Episcopal Church at Penn, welcoming a loving, diverse, and inclusive community. St. Mary's has long been a community hub on Penn's campus and in the surrounding neighborhood, hosting music and other cultural and arts events for decades. Its Sanctuary and Parish Hall are available to book for weddings, performances, workshops, charity fundraisers, and community gatherings. Renters begin the process by requesting a Facilities Usage Application and scheduling a site tour with the church's staff.

• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

The Common Place is a community center in Southwest Philadelphia, housed in a building that also serves as home base for the organization's youth and family programming. Beyond its work in education, food sovereignty, and community collaboration, The Common Place opens its doors to community partners and individuals looking to host events. The building offers a handful of distinct spaces for gatherings. The Greenway is a multi-purpose room built around a stage, suited to larger gatherings and performances and accommodating up to 80 seated guests or 125 standing. The Parlor is a smaller, classroom-style room for more intimate groups of around 30, with an adjoining kitchenette available for food warming and preparation. Hosts interested in booking a space submit a request online and hear back from The Common Place's team within 24 to 48 hours.

• Spaces for 370 Guests

Belmont Mansion is a historic estate in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, where Founding Fathers including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison once visited, and where Judge Richard Peters hosted his close friend the Marquis de Lafayette. The estate is also home to the Underground Railroad Museum, which tells the story of Cornelia Wells and Belmont's role as a place of safekeeping for those seeking freedom from the Antebellum South. Today the mansion hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations across two rentable spaces, the Cornelia Wells Ballroom and the Tent Pavilion, with grounds that open onto views of the Philadelphia skyline. An events team is available for consultations to help plan life's special moments against the estate's backdrop of history and elegance.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

Set within the historic Atwater Kent Radio Factory in Philadelphia, once the largest radio manufacturing complex in the world, Material Culture occupies 60,000 square feet of soaring, cathedral-like industrial space, including a former train station where raw materials once arrived and finished radios departed. Today the building operates as both an emporium of art, antiques, crafts, furnishings, and architectural elements from around the world, and a dynamic cultural venue. Both the venue's inventory and its dramatic retail space are available for rental, making it a striking backdrop for private events, film productions, commercial shoots, and large-scale creative projects. The towering industrial galleries have hosted gatherings ranging from intimate salon-style talks to large-scale receptions, often paired with pop-up food tastings, outdoor barbecues, and other celebratory gatherings. The space has also served as a stage for exhibitions, scholarly lectures, and film screenings, giving planners a setting layered with global art and antiques rather than a blank room.