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30 Stunning Venues for Your Non-Country Club Wedding

By Julie Davis
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A wedding at East Falls' Material Culture. Image credit: Peach Plum Pear Photography
By Julie Davis

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Between budget constraints and the guest list, wedding planning can get downright ugly. Presented in alphabetical order, these 30 Philadelphia-area wedding venues can prettify even the unholiest of nuptial melodramas, whether you're seeking a historical setting, a waterfront ceremony, or something a little quirkier.


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Andalusia

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With its sprawling lawns and manicured gardens, Andalusia is like something out of a fairytale; but the cost of holding a wedding at this historic waterfront property will bring you back to reality.
1237 State Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-5479
(215) 245-5479

Atrium at the Curtis Center

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The highlights of this historic 12-story atrium next to Washington Square Park? A 750-square-foot Maxfield Parrish Tiffany mosaic mural, a two-story waterfall fountain, and inlaid marble flooring.
[Image credit: Cescaphe Event Group]
601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-5750
(215) 238-5750

Bartram's Garden

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Tie the knot among garden grounds that once inspired luminaries like Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.
54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 729-5281
(215) 729-5281

Christ Church

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Founded in 1695, Christ Church was sanctum to parishioners Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross. Franklin is buried in its burial grounds, three blocks from the church.
20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-1695
(215) 922-1695

Belmont Mansion

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The grounds of this eighteenth-century, Palladian-style mansion offer an awesome view of the Philly skyline.
2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 878-8844
(215) 878-8844

College of Physicians of Philadelphia

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A chance at an after-hours tour of the Mütter Museum will make it a little easier to endure longwinded wedding vows.
19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3737
(215) 563-3737

Colonial Dames

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Tucked away on Latimer Street, the NSCDA's headquarters is one of Philadelphia's oldest colonial buildings.
1630 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 735–6737
(215) 735–6737

Curtis Arboretum

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Once the "music room" of the Curtis estate, Curtis Hall sits on a 45-acre arboretum in Wyncote.
1250 Church Road, Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 885-2428
(215) 885-2428

Eastern State Penitentiary

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A nod to spending the rest of your life in marriage lock down, couples can get hitched just steps from Al Capone's cell at this historic prison in Fairmount.
[Image credit: Allebach Photography for Eastern State Penitentiary]
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 236-3300
(215) 236-3300

Fairmount Park Horticultural Center

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Want to dance under the moonlight in this popular Fairmount Park greenhouse? Better get in line—so does everyone else.
North Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 886-1472
(267) 886-1472

The Franklin Institute

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Ben Franklin knows that's your third piece of wedding cake. Ben Franklin approves.
222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 448-1200
(215) 448-1200

Front & Palmer

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Seat up to 250 of your closest friends and family members at this former barrel factory in South Kensington. Complemented by elegant chandeliers, 35-foot-tall ceilings and wooden floors add to the decor of the loft space.
[Image credit: Front & Palmer]
1750 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-3002
(215) 634-3002

Glen Foerd Mansion

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This Victorian mansion houses an art gallery featuring works by Rembrandt, Monet, and van Gogh.
5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 11914
(215) 632-5330
(215) 632-5330

Hunting Hill Mansion at Ridley Creek State Park

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Ridley Creek State Park is home to Hunting Hill Mansion, an English-Tudor style mansion-house that sits on 2,000 acres of lawn and forest.
1023 Sycamore Mills Road, Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-3908
(610) 892-3908

Mask and Wig Clubroom

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Part ski lodge, part reception hall, the Mag and Wig Clubroom comes complete with dark wood paneling, a baby grand piano, a bar and fireplace, and antler chandeliers.
310 South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 586-3729
(215) 586-3729

Material Culture

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More aptly known as a sprawling emporium housing imported home goods and furniture, Material Culture is located within Atwater Kent Radio Factory's 60,000-square-foot former train garage in East Falls. There's no need to gild the lily here; the store's globally-sourced wares are decor enough.
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4700 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 849-8030
(215) 849-8030

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Morris Arboretum

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Part of UPenn, the Morris Arboretum is a 92-acre historic public garden near Chestnut Hill.
100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-5777
(215) 247-5777

Moshulu

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This floating restaurant in Penn's Landing doubles as the world's largest four-masted sailing ship still afloat.
401 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 923-2500
(215) 923-2500

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Philadelphia City Hall

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If the thought of place cards and entertaining distant relatives is enough to give you hives, consider a quickie marriage at City Hall.
1 Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 686-0321
(215) 686-0321

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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

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Get hitched within Isaiah Zagar's iconic labyrinth of mirror mosaics and sculptures.
1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 733-0390
(215) 733-0390

Philadelphia Zoo

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Couples in search of something outside the ordinary can wed in front of a life-sized rain forest tree within the zoo's Treehouse.
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3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 243-1100
(215) 243-1100

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Physick House

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Physick House appeals to history buffs as the only freestanding Federal townhouse remaining in the Society Hill section of the city.
321 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA
(610) 316-6272
(610) 316-6272

Powel House

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Purchased in 1769 by wealthy colonials Samuel and Elizabeth Willing Powel, the Powel House hosted notable figures like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and John Adams.
244 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0364
(215) 627-0364

Ridgeland Mansion

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The proceeds from renting Ridgeland Mansion benefit the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia.
4200 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 297-0125
(267) 297-0125

Stotesbury Mansion

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During the Prohibition, the owners of this Rittenhouse Square mansion installed a mirror maze and hidden doors to divert authorities from their wild parties.
1923 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
(215) 567-2910
(215) 567-2910

Terrain at Styer's

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URBN Inc.'s garden brand, Terrain, is a fitting backdrop for the DIY/garden wedding aesthetic. Take a cue from sister brand BHLDN if you want to create the perfect table setting.
914 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
(610) 459-2400
(610) 459-2400

Trust

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You'll probably recognize this 10,000-square-foot venue in Old City as the scene of the crime for Real World: Philadelphia.
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249 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-8400
(215) 592-8400

Water Works Restaurant & Lounge

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Between the bride and groom and views of the Schuylkill River, Boathouse Row, and the Art Museum, guests will have plenty to ogle.
640 Water Works Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 236-9000
(215) 236-9000

The Woodlands

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Embrace the good vibes of over 30,000 deceased well-wishers.
4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-2181
(215) 386-2181

Urban Outfitters HQ at The Navy Yard

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Devotees of the Urban Outfitters brand can recite their vows at the company's Philly headquarters in the Navy Yard.
[Image credit: Love Me Do Photography]
5000 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112
(215) 843-9273
(215) 843-9273
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Andalusia

1237 State Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
With its sprawling lawns and manicured gardens, Andalusia is like something out of a fairytale; but the cost of holding a wedding at this historic waterfront property will bring you back to reality.
1237 State Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-5479
(215) 245-5479

Atrium at the Curtis Center

601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The highlights of this historic 12-story atrium next to Washington Square Park? A 750-square-foot Maxfield Parrish Tiffany mosaic mural, a two-story waterfall fountain, and inlaid marble flooring.
[Image credit: Cescaphe Event Group]
601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-5750
(215) 238-5750

Bartram's Garden

54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19143
Tie the knot among garden grounds that once inspired luminaries like Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.
54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 729-5281
(215) 729-5281

Christ Church

20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Founded in 1695, Christ Church was sanctum to parishioners Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross. Franklin is buried in its burial grounds, three blocks from the church.
20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 922-1695
(215) 922-1695

Belmont Mansion

2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA
The grounds of this eighteenth-century, Palladian-style mansion offer an awesome view of the Philly skyline.
2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 878-8844
(215) 878-8844

College of Physicians of Philadelphia

19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
A chance at an after-hours tour of the Mütter Museum will make it a little easier to endure longwinded wedding vows.
19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3737
(215) 563-3737

Colonial Dames

1630 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tucked away on Latimer Street, the NSCDA's headquarters is one of Philadelphia's oldest colonial buildings.
1630 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 735–6737
(215) 735–6737

Curtis Arboretum

1250 Church Road, Wyncote, PA 19095
Once the "music room" of the Curtis estate, Curtis Hall sits on a 45-acre arboretum in Wyncote.
1250 Church Road, Wyncote, PA 19095
(215) 885-2428
(215) 885-2428

Eastern State Penitentiary

2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
A nod to spending the rest of your life in marriage lock down, couples can get hitched just steps from Al Capone's cell at this historic prison in Fairmount.
[Image credit: Allebach Photography for Eastern State Penitentiary]
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 236-3300
(215) 236-3300

Fairmount Park Horticultural Center

North Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Want to dance under the moonlight in this popular Fairmount Park greenhouse? Better get in line—so does everyone else.
North Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 886-1472
(267) 886-1472

The Franklin Institute

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Ben Franklin knows that's your third piece of wedding cake. Ben Franklin approves.
222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 448-1200
(215) 448-1200

Front & Palmer

1750 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Seat up to 250 of your closest friends and family members at this former barrel factory in South Kensington. Complemented by elegant chandeliers, 35-foot-tall ceilings and wooden floors add to the decor of the loft space.
[Image credit: Front & Palmer]
1750 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 634-3002
(215) 634-3002

Glen Foerd Mansion

5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 11914
This Victorian mansion houses an art gallery featuring works by Rembrandt, Monet, and van Gogh.
5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 11914
(215) 632-5330
(215) 632-5330

Hunting Hill Mansion at Ridley Creek State Park

1023 Sycamore Mills Road, Media, PA 19063
Ridley Creek State Park is home to Hunting Hill Mansion, an English-Tudor style mansion-house that sits on 2,000 acres of lawn and forest.
1023 Sycamore Mills Road, Media, PA 19063
(610) 892-3908
(610) 892-3908

Mask and Wig Clubroom

310 South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Part ski lodge, part reception hall, the Mag and Wig Clubroom comes complete with dark wood paneling, a baby grand piano, a bar and fireplace, and antler chandeliers.
310 South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 586-3729
(215) 586-3729