Let the artistic, creative and historical soul of the city shine through in some of the most unique wedding venues in Philadelphia. From industrial weddings in Philadelphia’s old wedding districts to community art centers and verdant gardens teeming with lush local flora, the city’s best wedding venues come in all shapes and sizes to suit the individual tastes of nearly every couple. .
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Visit these unique Philadelphia wedding venues to find the perfect location for your next Philadelphia wedding.
The Magic Gardens of Philadelphia
By now, you’ve probably heard of, read, or visited the Magic Gardens of Philadelphia, one of the most unique wedding venues in Philadelphia. This South Street project is a community art center, gallery, and visionary arts environment rolled into one. The now iconic mosaic installation in the gardens measures 3,000 square feet and was created over a 14-year period by artist Isaiah Zagar. The Magic Gardens of Philadelphia are a stunning wedding venue, with two indoor galleries and a labyrinthine outdoor mosaic sculpture that couples love to marry next door. All three spaces are available for wedding events, and this venue has the capacity to host up to 75 guests, making it ideal for intimate gatherings.
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Power Plant Productions
Head to Old City to experience Power Plant Productions, a unique, industrial chic wedding venue that’s more chic than industrial. Retaining much of the original warehouse fixtures from its history such as a 20th century power plant and Wilbur Chocolate Factory, this venue offers diagonal dark wood floors, steel beams, a 25 foot loft ceiling, walls of painted and exposed brick, 34 feet of industrial windows, and an interior fireplace. Your Philadelphia wedding of up to 110 guests would fit well in this venue’s over 4,000 square feet of open space.
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Powel House
Built in the 18th century for wealthy settlers, this Georgian-style mansion is now managed by the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Historic Monuments as a museum on the colonial revival. Inside the house there are several rooms available to host, as well as the garden, which has a tent and can host up to 100 guests. Cocktails for 75 or fewer guests can be held on the first and second floors of the house, while the second floor ballroom is available for sit-down dinners of 50 or fewer.
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The Horticultural Center
This Fairmount Park conservatory is one of the most exclusive wedding venues in Philadelphia. Nearly 150 years old, the space is well dressed and continues to attract modern couples who appreciate the clusters of flowers, green plants, and the glass-walled nature of the Horticulture Center. Perfect for romantic garden wedding themes (https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/garden-wedding-decorations), the indoor greenhouse event space lets you feel like you’re in nature. This space includes four different event spaces and can host up to 300 wedding guests.
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Crane Arts Center
One of the city’s lovingly restored industrial spaces, Crane Arts Center began as The Crane Company Building in 1905. Built of cast concrete and covered with a brick facade, the building had a previous life as a plumbing warehouse and a frozen seafood processing plant. Local artists now occupy much of the building’s space, including a space that was once a freezer that became the Ice Box Project. As an event space, concrete floors, bare white walls, and runway lighting create the perfect canvas for minimalist couples.
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Bartram’s Garden
If you and your sweetheart are nature lovers, this dream garden will instantly become your favorite wedding venue. Situated on 45 acres, Bartram’s Garden is the oldest botanical garden in America and a National Historic Landmark. Although the grounds are lush, this unique venue is actually quite affordable (https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/philadelphia-affordable-wedding-venues) for a Philadelphia wedding. Eastwick Pavilion is a new structure on the property offering magnificent views of the Philadelphia area. Host up to 300 guests in total in this spacious venue.
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Artisan Gallery
One of Philadelphia’s most unique wedding venues was born after the owners stumbled upon an empty warehouse under the Manayunk Bridge. The careful renovation and restoration of the space unearthed the history of this hidden gem. Located a stone’s throw from the Schuylkill River, the Artesano Gallery is a spacious, open space that offers couples the opportunity to host multiple wedding events – ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception – under one roof. Each room at Galería Artesano offers a different visual experience, but most showcase the original details of the winery, such as exposed-beam ceilings and exposed brick pillars. Plus, Executive Chef Kelly Cook’s personalized catering service is innovative with familiar flavors. Host up to 300 wedding guests in this space.
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The Knowlton Mansion
The Knowlton Mansion is one of the most unique wedding venues in Philadelphia because its spacious, pastoral setting is not hidden away in the distant countryside, but is located right here in the city of Philadelphia. This magnificent outdoor wedding venue is a 19th century mansion set on 13 acres of lush, yet manicured gardens. The house, a Victorian with modern improvements, the grounds and stables are all available to host various wedding events. Philadelphia couples looking for a historic venue to celebrate their wedding can host up to 175 guests at The Knowlton Mansion.
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