Arch Street Meeting House

Limited services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Arch Street Meeting House is a historic wedding venue located in Old City Philadelphia. The land on which Arch Street Meeting House stands was officially deeded to the Quakers in 1701 and used as a burial ground until 1872. The building was constructed in stages from 1(personal information protected by Zola) when need arose of a larger Meeting House in Philadelphia. The site is still an active place of worship in addition to being used as an educational museum space, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011. It is frequently rented for conferences, weddings, dinners, and graduations. The building sits on just shy of 2 acres, and our grounds include both grassy & brick spaces and lots of mature trees. The entire site exudes an overall historic charm.

Seated guest capacity

  • 10-300

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
320 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Our event spaces

Click the arrow buttons to navigate. The carousel content will change when you click.

West Room

Traditional Quaker worship space with crown glass, original floors & features, and no iconography. Stunning in it's size and simplicity.

With the exception of electricity and heat, this historic worship space is preserved to its appearance from 1811, and includes historic benches that were made for the space.

Guest capacity

Up to 800 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

4,980

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

- Built-in sound system with 4 wireless microphones. - Upright piano. - Quaker marriage bench & certificate table, if desired.

Room cost

$250/hour traditional. Included in wedding packages for the ceremony.

Arch Street Meeting House packages

Ceremony & Reception

150-300 guests

Peak pricing $4,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

Ceremony in the West Room, Cocktail Hour in the Reception Room OR on the Grounds, Reception in the East Room (seated dinner is max 200, stations-style is max 300)

What’s included
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Moveable Projector & Sound System
  • Piano/Sound System for Ceremony
  • Dance Floor
  • Wifi
  • Catering Kitchen
  • Bridal Suite
  • Groom's Suite (upon request)
  • Quaker Wedding Bench
  • Quaker Certificate Table
  • 2 Hour Rehearsal the Day Prior
  • Exclusive Day Of Rental

Ceremony

1-300 guests

Peak pricing $2,000

Off-peak pricing $2,000

Description

West Room for the ceremony and Monthly Meeting Room included as bridal suite.

What’s included
  • Quaker Wedding Bench
  • Quaker Certificate Table
  • Bridal Suite
  • Groom's Suite (upon request)
  • Wifi
  • Piano/Sound System in West Room
  • Moveable Projector/Sound System

Dinner Space

1-300 guests

Description

Use the East Room for any celebration where you want to enjoy food, drink, dancing, and fun! Pricing varies based on length of rental period.

What’s included
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Quaker Certificate Table
  • Quaker Wedding Bench
  • Dance Floor
  • Wifi
  • Catering Kitchen (additional fee)
  • Moveable Projector/Sound System
  • Groom's Suite (upon request)
  • Bridal Suite

Ceremony & Light Fare

1-300 guests

Peak pricing $2,500

Off-peak pricing $2,500

Description

Enjoy additional space for pre-ceremony drinks or post-ceremony cocktails before heading to the reception at another location. Ideal for Quaker marriages to accommodate space for signing the marriage certificate, or weddings in which not everyone is attending the reception. Includes space on the grounds, if desired.

What’s included
  • Wifi
  • Quaker Wedding Bench
  • Quaker Certificate Table
  • Bridal Suite
  • Groom's Suite (upon request)
  • Piano/Sound System in West Room
  • Moveable Projector/Sound System
  • 2 Hour Rehearsal the Day Prior
  • Exclusive Day Of Rental

Available services that can be provided by Arch Street Meeting House

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • On-site accommodations
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

Write a review

5.0 (1 review)

  • Everything you could want for your Quaker wedding!

    Verified review
    •Swig•2 years ago

    As a Wedding Coordinator, Arch Street Meeting House and their staff were a dream to work with. Before the wedding, they were responsive in emails and were able to accommodate site visits and walkthroughs easily. There is plenty of space for guests to comfortably enjoy the grounds, the museum, and the Meeting House, and also for the wedding party to have private space to spread out and relax. Having off street parking is a huge bonus, and the Wyndham Hotel directly across the street was incredibly convenient. The space is beautiful in it's simplicity; the photos were stunning. Arch Street Meeting House is historic and well maintained with a knowledgeable and friendly staff... we highly recommend!

Preferred vendors of Arch Street Meeting House

Venue•Philadelphia, PA
Independence Park Hotel
Starts at $1,000
Caterer•Philadelphia, PA

5.0 (4)

12th St Catering
Caterer•Philadelphia, PA
Birchtree Catering
Caterer
Feast Your Eyes Catering

Explore other vendors serving Philadelphia, PA

Complete your dream team

Other wedding services nearby