We hear it during venue tours when couples see the marble fireplace anchoring our Grand Ballroom. We notice this when customers realize that tax and gratuity are already included. We witness the excitement when couples discover that one venue can manage everything from the ceremony to the last dance. As a wedding venue couples love in Philadelphia, the Arts Ballroom creates those moments where couples stop comparing and start planning.
Couples are drawn to this Philadelphia wedding venue because it combines historic 1923 architecture with modern convenience, offering exclusive use of 10,000 square feet, seamless ceremony-to-reception flow, and attentive service ratios. All-inclusive packages cover catering, bar, setup, and décor with transparent pricing, creating a complete, stress-free experience that eliminates vendor coordination and hidden costs.
What Makes Couples Choose the Arts Ballroom
Couples select the Arts Ballroom for its ability to provide a cohesive, comprehensive wedding experience. The entire 10,000 sq. ft. venue is exclusively yours, ensuring that every moment, from the ceremony to cocktails and the reception, unfolds smoothly under one roof. The combination of dedicated service, transparent pricing, and elegant 1923 architecture creates a stress-free planning process and a memorable setting that couples instantly fall in love with.
How The Arts Ballroom Creates a Complete Wedding Experience
Couples choose the Arts Ballroom when they see how everything fits together. Your celebration flows smoothly in our exclusive 10,000 sq. ft. venue, eliminating the need to juggle multiple vendors and locations. From start to finish, every moment flows naturally:
- Grand Ballroom Ceremony: Exchange vows in an elegant setting filled with timeless charm.
- Sylvania Room Cocktails: Enjoy a warm, inviting space designed for mingling and memorable toasts.
- Dinner & Dancing Back in the Ballroom: Transition smoothly into a beautifully set reception without changing locations.
Our high levels of service make all the difference, providing:
- 1 server for every 10 guests
- 1 bartender for every 75 guests
- A dedicated bridal attendant, maître d’, and event coordinator
This level of personalized attention ensures your wedding flows effortlessly, giving you more time to enjoy every moment.
Historic Architecture Captures Perfect Moments
The 1923 building gives couples something that new venues can’t offer:
- Crystal chandeliers that multiply candlelight
- A granite staircase made for grand entrances
- French acoustic ceiling that carries voices without a microphone strain
- White paneled walls and original hardwood floors
- Marble fireplace as a ceremony backdrop
Our Juliet balconies create dramatic portraits. The backlit marble bar in the Sylvania Room provides that warm cocktail hour glow.
Everything Included, Nothing Hidden
Couples fall for our transparency. Your package includes:
Complete Setup: All tables, chairs, linens, silverware, and glassware are provided. Set up before you arrive, break down after you leave.
Full Service: Executive chef, catering team, top-shelf open bar, butlered hors d’oeuvres, plated dinner, custom wedding cake, dessert menu.
Entire Venue: Grand Ballroom, Sylvania Room, Mezzanine, two private suites with restrooms, two marble bars, and custom lighting packages.
Details That Make The Arts Ballroom the Right Choice
Flexibility: Weekday rehearsal availability. Choice of hosting your ceremony on-site or off-site.
Coordination: The Event specialist manages vendor timing. Our team handles logistics.
Capacity: Sylvania Room accommodates 100 for dinner, Grand Ballroom accommodates 230 seated or 250 for cocktails, with a combined capacity of up to 550.
Conclusion
Since our 2011 renovation, we’ve eliminated wedding complexity. No vendor coordination headaches, no surprise fees, no weather contingencies, no sharing your day. Just your vision, executed by a team that handles Philadelphia weddings every week. Take a Look Inside the Arts Ballroom. Take a tour of our venue to discover why couples often choose us and stop searching elsewhere after their visit. Contact us 215-621-8561 to schedule.
FAQs
What makes the Arts Ballroom different from other Philadelphia venues?
Exclusive use of 10,000 square feet, tax and gratuity included, comprehensive service ratios, and original 1923 architecture with marble fireplace and granite staircase.
Why do couples choose the Arts Ballroom?
Our all-inclusive approach: exclusive venue use, full catering and bar, complete setup, experienced service team, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
What’s included in the Arts Ballroom wedding?
Exclusive venue access, all furniture and linens, full catering with executive chef, top-shelf open bar, custom wedding cake, complete service team, custom lighting, setup/breakdown, tax, and gratuity.
How many guests can you accommodate?
The Grand Ballroom seats 230 for dinner or 250 for cocktails. The Sylvania Room holds 100 for plated dinners or 300 for cocktails, with a combined capacity up to 550.