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The ceremony will start at 5:30 pm. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early. You can arrive up to 30 minutes early (5 pm).
The entire wedding will take place indoors. The ceremony and reception will be in the same room of the Union League. The cocktail hour will take place on the same floor of the Union League.
Yes, there are elevators from the street level into the Union League. There are also elevators within the Union League to the reception floor.
No. Both recommended hotels are within a few blocks of the Union League. If you are concerned about getting to the Union League, we recommend you stay at the Cambria hotel. It is across the street from the Union League (less than 0.1 miles).
Due to space constraints, we are unable to accommodate children at our wedding unless explicitly mentioned on your wedding invitation.
Please indicate dietary restrictions and allergies when you RSVP.
We will provide free parking for up to 24 hours to all our wedding guests at the Union League of Philadelphia parking lot for April 20, 2024. Parking vouchers will be provided during the cocktail hour. The parking lot is called the Midtown Parking Garage: 1415 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Note: The Union League and the Midtown Garage are non-tipping.
No, we will not host a brunch the day after our wedding. All hotels within our block offer complimentary breakfast.
Yes, there will be an after party at the Westin Philadelphia starting after the reception ends. The Westin is located at Liberty Place, 99 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Transportation will not be provided to the after party as it is within walking distance of the Union League.
In 1862, the Union League of Philadelphia was founded as a Patriotic Society to support the policies of Abraham Lincoln. Today, the Union League is a private, members only, Five Star Platinum Club with over 3,500 members. You can find information about the Union League at unionleague.org.