Formal | Black Tie Optional
Our wedding ceremony will be at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church located at 21 South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Our reception will be held at the Ballroom at the Ben located at 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Our ceremony will begin at 3PM! Please plan to arrive by 2:45 in order to find a seat!
Shuttle service will be provided at the end of the night from the Ballroom at the Ben to the Marriott Old City. The shuttle will run from 10 PM-1 AM. Transportation is not provided on the way to the reception.
HOTEL: The hotel does offer valet parking. We recommend using Spot Hero to reserve a spot in a garage near by. 125 S 2nd St. - AutoPark @ Olde City Garage is a great option! CEREMONY: There is no parking lot available at Saint John the Evangelist. We recommend using the Wanamaker Garage. Ride shares such as Lyft or Uber are also a great option as the ceremony location is only a five minute drive to the reception venue! RECEPTION: There is a parking lot located across from the entrance of the venue on 9th street between Samson Street and Chestnut Street (name TJU Parking Lot). Visit iparkit.com and reserve your pass prior to the wedding!
There are a number of bars and pubs near St. John's or Ballroom at the Ben that we recommend. Here are a few: Craftsman Row Saloon MilkBoy Philadelphia Finn Mccools Ale House LaScala's FIRE - Center City McGillin's Olde Ale House Fergie's Pub