11 Unique Philadelphia Wedding Venues

Thanks to its rich history and stunning architecture, Philadelphia is full of unique wedding venues that will literally take your breath away. From a renovated 1930s train station to a former Baptist Church-turned-boutique hotel to a fairytale-worthy mansion with turrets, these venues are anything but cookie-cutter and we are here for it! So if you have your heart set on finding an out-of-the-ordinary location for your big day, check out our picks for some of the most beautiful and unexpected venues that this amazing city has to offer.


The Deacon

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: former baptist church-turned-boutique hotel • the innovative multi-use space seamlessly blends historic features with modern amenities • the interior impresses with vaulted ceilings, arched windows, blonde wood flooring, and sculptural light fixtures

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

BOK Wed

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: exquisitely transformed former 1936 vocational high school-turned-vibrant events space • ceremonies on the 8th Floor Terrace with uninterrupted views of the surrounding neighborhood and city skyline • cocktail hour in the cool, greenery-ringed entrance hall and vintage-chic receptions in the historic gym

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Ballroom at the Ben

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: fabulous downtown location in the heart of Philly, surrounded by top-tier restaurants, bars, and markets • fabulous, turn-of-the-century-inspired ballroom with soaring arches, ornately decorated pillars, and magnificent chandeliers • topnotch event planners and an experienced caterer join together to produce a flawless event

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: one of the most innovative and stunning children’s museums in the world • endless unique and fun photo ops thanks to the dazzling architecture and colorful exhibits • guests can enjoy a dazzling restored 1920s carousel, a Wonderland-inspired gallery, and an urban environment with a real SEPTA bus

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fab Features: the ultimate venue for serious Phillies fans • heart-stopping views of the downtown Philadelphia skyline from multiple event spaces • enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the dugout, batting cages, clubhouse, and more!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Union Trust

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: opulent 1888 former bank • the central gallery boasts a grand 65-foot illuminated carved ceilings, ornate walls, and a gorgeous balcony • topnotch in-house planners and caterers from Finley Catering

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion

Nether Providence Township, PA

Fab Features: 1889 stunning Arts & Craft mansion • the soaring turret serves as a fairytale-worthy backdrop for your ceremony • the interior impresses with period architecture and design details

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Museum of the American Revolution

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: stately brick building reflecting Philadelphia’s iconic Early American architecture • exchange vows on the Grand Staircase followed by cocktail hour where guests can access to the museum’s fascinating galleries • elegant receptions inside Liberty Hall with its robin’s-egg blue wall, crisp white wainscotting, and deep mahogany-hued flooring

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: magnificent 1908 Beaux-Arts building • al fresco celebrations in the tranquil Medicinal Herb Garden and Veranda designed with aromatic herbal plants, colorful blooms, pebble walkways, and sweetheart benches • one-of-kind photo ops under the Marble Rotunda, the lush garden, and the paneled parlors

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Phoenixville Foundry

Phoenixville, PA

Fab Features: former iron and steel foundry • the industrial-chic interior boasts open-steel trusses, modern lighting, and clerestory windows that flood the space with natural light • wrought-iron Phoenix Columns and lush landscaping in the Sculpture Garden provide a beautiful backdrop for outdoor weddings

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Platform Thirty at Beat Street Station

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: renovated 1930s train station just a few minutes from the City Center • the exposed brick walls and iron chandeliers create a warm ambiance for events • flexible event packages range from all-inclusive to just room rentals

Catering: In-house, Preferred list
Price: $ • $$


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