Philadelphia wedding venues are a treasure trove of exceptional settings, offering everything from historic elegance to modern sophistication, with scenic landscapes and charming suburban escapes just a short drive from the city.
From the heart of Center City to the picturesque surrounding suburbs, these venues provide the perfect backdrop for creating unforgettable memories on your big day. Let’s dive into some of the most stunning and unique Philadelphia wedding venues.
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One North Broad
Located at One North Broad Street, One North Broad offers an unforgettable wedding experience within the majestic Masonic Temple. The Grand Ballroom, marble foyers, sweeping grand staircases, and exquisite meeting rooms set the perfect atmosphere for your wedding day. Enjoy historic charm and elegance with exclusive catering by Catering by Design.
The Barnes Foundation
You can host your wedding at The Barnes Foundation’s Philadelphia campus—an elegant space featuring a stunning glass canopy that lets in natural light by day and soft illumination by night. The venue offers more than 15,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor spaces. The exclusive catering partner, STARR Events, creates locally sourced, art-inspired menus that complement the venue’s beauty.
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Merion Tribute House
The Merion Tribute House in Main Line has hosted some of the region’s most elegant weddings since 1924. Featuring Arts and Crafts-style architecture, Merion Tribute House boasts stone cathedrals, carved wood-beamed ceilings, and beautiful stained-glass windows. The venue’s stunning terrace overlooking 8 acres of manicured gardens offers the perfect backdrop for a memorable wedding.
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Pomme
Located in Radnor, Pomme offers a converted Main Line clubhouse set amid a tranquil pond, stream, and wooded canopy. This venue blends rustic and elegant features, with a newly constructed veranda for year-round use. Event planning and catering are provided by Peachtree Catering, known for its exceptional service and culinary expertise.
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Blue Mountain Resort
Imagine exchanging your vows high atop a magnificent mountain. This wedding and event venue in Lehigh Valley offer elegance above the rest with panoramic views overlooking a beautiful valley. In the distance, the Pocono Mountains lend a breathtaking backdrop for the wedding of your dreams.
Blue Mountain Resort offers wedding receptions as well as ceremonies, both indoor and outdoor.
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Holly Hedge
This Bucks County wedding venue is nestled amid a lush English garden, rolling hillside, spring-fed pond and winding paths. The imposing stone manor house boasts 15 generous bedrooms, each with private baths. As a bed and breakfast, each room is graced with tasteful antiques, charming collectibles and offers spacious accommodations – some have fireplaces, and all have views of seasonal wildflowers and woodlands.
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Philander Chase Knox Estate
Surrounded by 3,500 acres of rolling green meadows and towering trees, The Philander Chase Knox Estate provides an oasis of natural beauty for your rustic and elegant event. This historic estate is located just over the covered bridge in a picturesque setting within Valley Forge National Historic Park, the site on which General George Washington’s army encamped from 1777 until 1778 during the American Revolutionary War.
Prepare for your special day surrounded by historic elegance in a private bridal suite and a private bridesmaid’s suite each featuring their own powder room. The beautifully manicured lawn looks out to colorful wildflowers and the charming Valley Creek, creating the perfect backdrop for exchanging vows. For cocktail hour, your guests will enjoy the spectacular view from the slate patio, or mingle amongst the period furniture in the living and dining rooms. The main event will take your guests under the state- of-the-art, fully carpeted 50 x 80 foot tent, where they will dine, seated at gorgeous, reclaimed barn wood farm tables. Philander Chase Knox Estate is exclusive to Robert Ryan Catering & Design.
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Positano Coast
If the flavor of our food is not enough to transport you to Italy, the atmosphere certainly will. Inspired by owner Aldo Lamberti’s seaside hometown in Italy, the ambiance of Positano Coast will make you feel like you are on an Italian seaside holiday. With a soothing imported cobalt blue tile floor, life size images of the Amalfi Coast and remarkable second floor views of Old City, Positano Coast is a distinctive restaurant unlike any other in the City of Brotherly Love!
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Meredith Manor
Meredith Manor offers an Al Fresco wedding ceremony site under centuries-old oak trees. The venue also features a tented reception area with air-conditioning and heat, ensuring your event is comfortable year-round. The venue’s brick patios and picturesque surroundings create a magical atmosphere for your wedding.
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Cira Center
Cira Center, located in Center City Philadelphia, offers modern spaces with panoramic views of the Philadelphia skyline. This chic venue, exclusively partnered with Garces Group, provides exceptional cuisine and service, making it an ideal location for an elegant wedding in the heart of the city.
Talula’s Garden
Talula’s Garden, located in the heart of Philadelphia, is a leafy garden oasis perfect for a city garden wedding. The venue offers farm-to-table dining and a charming atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for an intimate wedding.
Vintner’s Room at Tomasello Winery
Tomasello Winery in New Jersey offers a romantic and elegant wedding venue in its Vintner’s Room. With crystal chandeliers and a beautiful vineyard backdrop, this venue is perfect for couples seeking a rustic yet opulent wedding setting.
In conclusion, with a diverse array of stunning locations, Philadelphia wedding venues cater to every couple’s vision. Whether it’s a historic landmark, a sleek modern space, or a scenic countryside retreat, the perfect backdrop for your special day is waiting to be discovered.
