12 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: $ • $$
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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: $ • $$
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World Cafe Live

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fab Features: the dynamic, two-story event space is Philly's premier café and music venue • Downstairs Live boasts a large stage, nightclub lighting, a mezzanine, and a huge dance floor • Upstairs Live, perfect for cocktails & ceremonies, is bathed in natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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The Felt Factory

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: transformed industrial-chic venue that was formerly the home of the Philadelphia Felt Mill • the contemporary Manor space is outfitted with a high wood beam ceiling, drapery accents, and an expansive dance floor • the inviting, high-ceilinged Mill Room offers vintage elegance, with a working fireplace, natural brick and stone wall décor, and graceful chandeliers

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: beloved art institution housed in a landmark historic building showcasing exquisite Victorian Gothic architecture • or, opt for the light-flooded, modern Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, where 3 galleries bound an exposed staircase and expansive views span Broad Street • delectable fine dining menus featuring fresh local ingredients from the phenomenal team at Constellation

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $$ • $$$
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Fitler Club

Philadelphia, PA

Fab Features: elegant urban retreat with 14 luxe guest rooms tucked away in the hustle and bustle of Center City • celebrate al fresco in the gorgeous, brick-walled garden, then dine inside the spacious, modern Ballroom • opt for a playful cocktail hour or afterparty in the Trophy Room, which offers bowling, shuffle board, billiards, table tennis, pop-a-shot, and your favorite old-school arcade games

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