The NSCDA/PA owns its Headquarters House located at 1630 Latimer Street in Philadelphia. Built by and for the Dames under the leadership of Mrs. James Starr, Jr., the house has served as the Dames home since its completion in 1923. The building was designed by the Philadelphia Architectural firm Ritter and Shay. Marion Coffin, one of the first female landscape architects, was instrumental in desgining the garden which is a four seasons delight to all who use the house. Headquarters is the setting for Philadelphia Stated Meetings, the meetings of the Board of Managers and its Committees, and for the Society's Annual meeting. The archives of the Society, including lineage papers of our members, both living and deceased, are housed here as well. Headquarters is also available to the general public to rent for weddings and events.

The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts boasts two unique event spaces: The Historic Landmark Building houses the oldest art school and museum in the Country with world-renowned architecture by Furness & Hewitt. Featuring classic Victorian Gothic details, the ambiance of this memorable space offers unique entertaining locations for intimate and large groups. The Hamilton Building is an expansive turn-of the century car showroom that has found new life, reinvented as a modern gallery space with views of downtown and direct proximity to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Hamilton Building offers the unique opportunity to dine among our rotating exhibitions.

Our hotel is housed in a century old, 10-story Georgian revival-style structure with intriguing historical flair, that was once the home to Philadelphia's marquee YMCA. It is located in the heart of the city's business district and less than one block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Striking features and architectural detail awaken the eye: a skylight allows for the play of natural light to our 75-foot central atrium courtyard, while an airy restaurant/bar with graceful archways and classic woodwork bring endless possibility. Our 202 rooms feature bold black and white decor with inspired red accents to enhance the hotel interior's rich millwork. The Grand Ballroom provides a stately yet original setting for any gathering, with views of Philadelphia's renowned City Hall.

Dilworth Park is among the ranks of the city’s most desirable venues. This grand, state-of-the-art park promises a new standard for your event. Whether you are hosting a community event, social, celebratory or business function, Dilworth Park offers the flexibility to accommodate every need. Imagine your event at the center of Center City, adjacent to historic City Hall. Take over the sprawling outdoor plaza in front of City Hall to stage your own special event. Dilworth Park is one of Center City's only breezy open spaces available for private rental. Whether you live in, work or are visiting Philadelphia, enjoy all that this highly sought after location has to offer for meetings, corporate functions, private cocktail parties, weddings, dinner receptions and more.

ONE North Broad provides a grand and historic setting for weddings. The venue's majestic architecture, elegant interiors, and luxurious ambiance create a sophisticated backdrop, ensuring a memorable and distinguished celebration for couples and their guests.

Capturing the elegance of a bygone era, the Arts Ballroom is a beautiful setting for life’s feature occasions. Our floor plan boasts a magnificent Grand Ballroom, a signature granite staircase, a mirrored Sylvania Room, and a Lounge & Mezzanine overlooking the full venue. Our customizable 10,000 square foot space lends best to events from 300-550 guests. Located in the Avenue of the Arts District, blocks from City Hall and the Convention Center, the Arts Ballroom is a hidden gem amongst Philadelphia’s most distinguished institutions dedicated to arts, culture, education, and entertainment.

A stunning historic landmark and luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Philadelphia, Guild House offers every couple a truly standout experience, with packages that can be fully customized to bring your vision to life. Here, you might say your vows in front of family and friends in our flower-filled, jewel-toned lounge, or host an intimate cocktail party in one of our luxury suites, or simply reserve and enjoy the entire boutique hotel as a retreat for your guests and a welcoming homebase for festivities.

We believe the landmark Loews Philadelphia Hotel is as classic and flawless as a perfect diamond solitaire. So allow us to suggest it as the ideal choice for your wedding. Our Millennium and Regency Ballrooms are stunning and timeless choices that can host over 250 guests for a sit-down dinner. Or, ascend to our 33rd floor and let our famed glass terrace be the setting for your wedding in the clouds. There are so many ceremony and reception locations for you to choose from, and each is more romantic than the next.

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is Philadelphia's Library of American History and contains over 21 million historic documents covering every topic imaginable. HSP can create a personalized experience that will thrill and engage your guests! HSP docents can pull historic documents from their enormous collection and display a curated selection of treasures selected specifically for your event. Guests can view and learn about these documents in The Reading Room, which can also host dinners for up to 60 people. Upstairs, the newly renovated Patterson Room can host up to 150 guests for seated receptions.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West is a hotel wedding venue located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. This hotel is home to a variety of luxuries such as meeting spaces, full service restaurants and bars, a workout facility, and a pool for you and your guests to enjoy. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West offers plenty of opportunity when it comes to planning and hosting your special day.

Vaux Studio is for any couple who wants to have a more intimate affair. The space allows for you to have a 25 guest ceremony, in this eclectic, minimal atmosphere, not sacrificing style for size. Vaux is the ideal space to say 'I do' in a Midtown village brick stone and then walk (or Trolley) to your favorite center city restaurant for dinner with your loved ones.

Tyler Arboretum is a gorgeous expanse of pristine woodlands, wildflower meadows, winding stream valleys, and butterfly-filled gardens nestled into the green rolling hills just 30 minutes west of Philadelphia. Among the historic structures preserved here, the centerpiece is a handsome stone-bank barn set into the grassy hillside, now outfitted for events and celebrations with tented flagstone patios, airy banquet rooms, private green room suites, and a rustic party loft with exposed beams and sliding barn doors.

With towering columns, radiant skylights, and a grand staircase framing an iconic art deco waterfall, stepping into the historic Curtis Atrium is like entering an era when elegance was natural and luxury was standard. Today the 100-year-old structure hosts downtown Philadelphia’s most timeless weddings, from the airy 12-story chamber where couples recite their vows to the well-appointed wedding suite tucked away in the spacious, delicately detailed cocktail hour mezzanine. When it comes time to dance and dine, custom draperies and lighting transform the atrium to an intimate ballroom — and a canvas for decor both tastefully simple or ornately embellished. A full on-site kitchen, newly installed by Constellation, ensures a fresh, delicious culinary experience for guests at very morsel.

Philly’s Brewery offers a unique alternative for your special event. We offer packages to suit all occasions - wedding ceremonies, receptions, fundraisers, celebratory brunches, all-day meetings, team building workshops, networking events, and more! Our high level event staff is with you every step of the way ensuring that your vision becomes reality and your guests or colleagues have an unforgettable experience. With two separate rooms to choose from, we can accommodate small gatherings of 25-55 guests, or large events up to 200.

Make your next event a work of art! Fleisher’s one-of-a-kind campus and century-old history create the unique vibe sought after for many occasions, from weddings and parties to performances and meetings. With each space rental, we partner you with the Fleisher events manager who will assist you with planning and all the logistics while overseeing a dedicated team whose sole responsibility is ensuring everything goes smoothly. Download our rental brochure and learn more. Founded in 1898, we are one of the country’s oldest nonprofit community art schools. We are committed to advancing the vision of our founder, Samuel S. Fleisher, who believed that art is one of society’s greatest assets and equalizers and, from the doorway of his Graphic Sketch Club, “invited the world to come and learn art.”

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 1803-1811 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.

Located in the heart of Fishtown, with an industrial chic vibe, Lilah brings the art of culinary-backed hospitality to your guests. With the hope to mark celebratory occasions that will leave you and your loved ones with a night to remember, we look forward to hearing from you.

Royal Boucherie, Old City’s lively neighborhood bistro, is Philadelphia’s award-winning, hidden gem of a venue. The noted three-bell restaurant from Philadelphia Inquirer’s Craig LaBan boasts a rooftop garden fit for a dreamy ceremony, a second-floor dining space utilized for the reception, curated French-forward food and beverage packages, and much more. The restaurant, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic Old City district, serves a French-inspired menu with a focus on house-made charcuterie, raw bar specialties, and classic cocktails. We worked diligently to preserve and enhance the building’s historical charm and integrity. The bi-level space features restored finishes such as original pine flooring dating back to the 1830s, as well as tin ceilings, antique light fixtures, and exposed brick walls. Please submit a formal event request through our website.

With our in-house production capabilities and turn-key live streaming services, Brooklyn Bowl Special Events can make your next digital, hybrid, or in person event a fully immersive experience! From on-site corporate events and social celebrations to live streamed concerts and conferences, you can count on Brooklyn Bowl to produce events that comply with local city and state guidelines keeping safety and health at the forefront. Start planning today and get ready to host an event that will Rock. And Roll.

FringeArts is a unique venue in Old City with two versatile spaces that can be rented separately or together, based on the couple’s vision. Most often the spaces are rented together. Our restaurant can seat 80 or host a standing cocktail reception for 150. FringeArts can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated dinner in their space. The two spaces are separated by a moveable air wall. We can host a ceremony and cocktail hour in the restaurant and in Haas Biergarten right outside, and then open the wall to reveal a dining room space in the FringeArts theater. After dinner, head back out to the main bar and hit up the dance floor, or head outside to Haas Biergarten. Outside we have a bar that is operational May-October, lawn games, fire pits, and a great view of the Ben Franklin Bridge!

Philly's hidden gem - the ASHM offers a unique and beautiful setting for events. The Museum has indoor and outdoor space that can accommodate up to 230 guests, in addition to easy access and free parking. We work with our exclusive caterer, JAM Catering. They make delicious, delightful food entirely by hand and serve your guests with heartfelt hospitality.

Create your own storybook wedding aboard a Philadelphia landmark. Our private rooms take full advantage of the unparalleled views of Philadelphia’s waterfront and skyline, including the newly remodeled State Room. Our multi-level decks offer a glorious open-air experience, as well as tented space, which is heated for year-round use. The finest cuisine is paired with our skilled professionals, resulting in a memorable wedding for you and your guests.

Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei has been home to Philadelphia weddings since 1700. We offer traditional Episcopal weddings, ceremonies with your own officiant, or self-uniting ceremonies . Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei allows you the flexibility to create your ideal ceremony. All traditions welcome!

Enjoy aquatic sea life and interact with animals including African Penguins. We provide services that go beyond expectations from outstanding food and beverage service to one of a kind animal experiences. We are dedicated to making your special day a unique and memorable experience. Currents Ballroom has floor to ceiling windows to 550,000-gallon Shark Realm Exhibit. Foyer cocktails have views of the Philadelphia Skyline and Delaware River. Currents Ballroom accommodates ceremonies and receptions for 250. South Seas is host to exhibts including little blue penguins, stingrays, sea turtles and sharks. Ocean Realm Theater is a spectacular backdrop for ceremonies. Guests enjoy cocktails as they explore Sea Turtle Cove, Phiranha Falls, Pirates Cove and 750,000 gallon Ocean Realm Exhibit. Guests dance under a mobile of 1000 fish in the Rotunda and enjoy the Delaware River and the Philadelphia Skyline from the balcony. The South Seas accommodates ceremonies and receptions for 150.

Step back in time and relax in this circa 1740 farmhouse and its 1792 Federal Barn, located within the community of Chesterbrook, situated on the fringe of Valley Forge National Historical Park in Chester County. We invite you to stroll through our three acres of landscaped grounds and experience this unique pastoral setting, perfect for both indoor and outdoor weddings and events. Duportail (Du-Por-tie’) House and The Federal Barn are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places and can accommodate gorgeous weddings and large special celebrations with up to 160 guests depending on usage and time of year.

White Manor Country Club is a picturesque wedding venue in Malvern, Pennsylvania that is open to booking all sizes of events. This historic property is surrounded by countryside, yet it is close to West Chester Pike with easy access to central Philadelphia. White Manor Country Club is perfect for couples who know exactly what they want or those that are lost in the bustle of planning. Here, they can host a magnificent event. White Manor Country Club has several spaces to host special occasions. The Grand Ballroom is one of the largest ones, catering to events like weddings and celebrations. Alternatively, there is a range of indoor and uncovered outdoor spaces available, accommodating up to 250 guests. White Manor Country Club is proud to offer top-of-the-line facilities that feature luxurious and memorable designs.

Welcome to Presidential- Your Wedding Day Begins in Grand Elegance. Your wedding day is a momentous occasion, a celebration of love and new beginnings. Step into a world of timeless beauty and romance at Presidential, the premier Venue for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding experience. Our magnificent grand ballroom, adorned with sparkling crystal chandeliers, sets the stage for a celebration bathed in elegance and sophistication. From the moment you arrive, be swept away by the charm of our ornate spiral staircases, perfect for breathtaking entrances and stunning photo opportunities. The floor-to-ceiling windows invite natural light to dance across the room, creating a magical ambiance that enhances every moment. Whether you envision a lavish celebration or an intimate gathering, your wedding deserves nothing less than a venue as timeless and special as your love. Let us bring your wedding dreams to life in a space designed for romance, grandeur, and everlasting memories

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Curtis Hall is surrounded by a 45-acre arboretum created by Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architect for New York City’s Central Park. The “hall” is the original music ballroom of the 1893 Cyrus Curtis estate, "Lyndon". The capacity for dining and dancing is 200. Beyond the handsome wrought-iron entrance gates is a vintage setting of rolling hills, two ponds, an original pergola and 50 varieties of trees. Located in Wyncote, Cheltenham Township, Curtis Hall is just five miles from Center City Philadelphia.

Elkins Estate is a 42-acre architecturally rich estate conveniently located outside of Philadelphia, PA. It is currently hosting events in the Elstowe Manor and will soon be opening its next space, the Chelten House. We have 70 overnight accommodations for wedding guests.

Parque is a dream venue in 2600-acre Ridley Creek State Park. Ponds, fountains, stonework and open fields surround the majestic English-Tudor stone mansion known as Hunting Hill. And only twenty-five minutes from the Philadelphia Airport and the Main Line. The fully climate-controlled venue includes a spacious wedding suite suite, grand staircase, and ballroom with oak paneling, floor-to ceiling windows, stone fireplace, and ceiling in plaster relief. Featuring only one event per day, Parque can accommodate 150 guests with dancing. Delicious cuisine handcrafted by boutique Peachtree Catering and Events. With customized full-service event-planning. Ask us your questions. We are here to help you!