FAQs
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Is there a dress code?
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Yes. Black tie optional (tuxedo / evening gown not required but encouraged). Otherwise, formal attire is acceptable
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Are children allowed?
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Although we adore your children and would love to celebrate with them, we ask that you please leave your young children at home and enjoy the evening
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Will the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception take place indoors or outdoors?
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Ceremony will take place in a partially covered outdoor courtyard. Cocktail hour and reception will take place indoors in the connecting venue building
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Will there be valet parking?
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Yes. Valet parking will be provide at the venue, Vie Additionally, both the Loews and Canopy hotels (where we have room blocks) provide valet parking at an additional charge. Loews valet parking is located at 12 South 12th Street (the hotel's east entrance between Market and Sansom streets) and Canopy valet parking is located at the hotel's ground level entrance (1180 Ludlow Street) Various free street- and self-parking and independent garage fee parking options are available within a two-block radius of each hotel
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Have you reserved room blocks at one or more hotels?
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Yes. We have reserved room blocks at both the Loews and Canopy hotels. Please see the "Travel" section of our website for more information
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How far away is, and how do you get to the venue, Vie from both the Loews and Canopy hotels?
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Both the Loews and Canopy hotels are a ~2min. walking distance from each other and are located on / near Market street ~2 blocks east of City Hall. You may get to the venue, Vie (600 N. Broad street) via the following options: By car (recommended) (personal, uber, taxi, etc.): 6-10min. By subway (if you want an adventure): 15-25min. Walk to City Hall (~2 blocks west) > Take the Broad Street Line north, 2 stops to Spring Garden Station > Walk 2 blocks north to Vie By bus (if you want a different kind of adventure): 15-25min. Walk to City Hall & Penn Square bus stop (~2 blocks west) > Take the number 16 bus (Cheltenham-Ogontz) 6 stops to Broad & Green Street station > Walk ~1min. to Vie Walking (if you're very worried about working-off all you're about to consume): 30-35min. / ~1.1mi (1.61km) of flat terrain. Walk ~2 blocks west to City Hall (Broad & Market street) > Walk north on Market Street to Vie By bike (if that's your thing): 10-12min. Ride ~2 blocks west on Market street to Broad street > Ride north on Broad street straight to Vie
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Is there a map of Center City that includes top attractions and relative proximity to the Loews and Canopy hotels?
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Yes, please see: https://www.visitphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PHLASH-PAD-OUTLINED.pdf For additional comprehensive information, please see: https://www.visitphilly.com/maps-directions/#directions