Kimmel Cultural Campus Reviews

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• Shannon Sent on 12/30/2021
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  Stunning!

  As soon as we walked into the Kimmel Center all the way back in 2018, I knew it was the place we had to get married. We scheduled to get married in 2020 and then covid hit. They were so lovely to work with. They made it easy to reschedule. If you see this venue be prepared to sign a contract, there’s nothing else like it in center city Philadelphia! 10/10 would recommend this stunner!

  As soon as we walked into the Kimmel Center all the way back in 2018, I knew it was the place we had to get married. We scheduled to get married in 2020 and then covid hit. They were so lovely to work with. They made it easy to reschedule. If you see this venue be prepared to sign a contract, there’s nothing else like it in center city Philadelphia! 10/10 would recommend this stunner!
• Diana Sent on 01/29/2018
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  We chose the Hamilton Garden for our reception, and our cocktail hour was in the lounge - we were lucky to have great weather so our guests were able to enjoy the deck. Every was beautiful, and the team was wonderful to work with! Having catering/cake and venue combined made it easy to stay organized, and the relationships they have for other vendors was so helpful. The experience was seamless and we were treated wonderfully throughout :)

  We chose the Hamilton Garden for our reception, and our cocktail hour was in the lounge - we were lucky to have great weather so our guests were able to enjoy the deck. Every was beautiful, and the team was wonderful to work with! Having catering/cake and venue combined made it easy to stay organized, and the relationships they have for other vendors was so helpful. The experience was seamless and we were treated wonderfully throughout :)
• Jenny Sent on 08/06/2016
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  Our wedding could not have been more perfect! Working with Darcy to plan the wedding was such a breeze and the day of was flawless! My husband and I picked Kimmel center because Garces was our favorite chef in the Philly area and the venue was stunning, unique, and convenient (most of our guests including ourselves lived in the city). There were so many options to pick from for personalizing our wedding to our perfect look and taste and any questions we had were answered promptly. The staff on the day of were incredibly professional and also included a bridal attendant (which I never heard of before) who was wonderful and made sure that my husband and I always had our glasses filled and had time to sit and eat! We would highly recommend you to check it out!

  Our wedding could not have been more perfect! Working with Darcy to plan the wedding was such a breeze and the day of was flawless! My husband and I picked Kimmel center because Garces was our favorite chef in the Philly area and the venue was stunning, unique, and convenient (most of our guests including ourselves lived in the city). There were so many options to pick from for personalizing our wedding to our perfect look and taste and any questions we had were answered promptly. The staff on the day of were incredibly professional and also included a bridal attendant (which I never heard of before) who was wonderful and made sure that my husband and I always had our glasses filled and had time to sit and eat! We would highly recommend you to check it out!
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• Kimberly Sent on 01/04/2015
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  Excellent all around!!! I am very pleased with the services that I will receive on my big day.

  Excellent all around!!! I am very pleased with the services that I will receive on my big day.
• Samantha Sent on 09/04/2015
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  Living around the corner from the Kimmel Center, my husband and I walk our dog past it every day. We love where we live, and love everything about city life in Philadelphia. So naturally when we were brought up to the Hamilton Garden the all glass room, with beautiful views of the city, blew us away. The food is provided by Garces Catering. Jose Garces owns some of the city's most delicious restaurants that Seth and I frequent often. It felt like just another day in the city but with every beautiful detail we could ever imagine. Darcy was a pleasure to work with and put up with any and every strange question I may have had. A huge shout out goes to Carly, who was attached to mine and Seth's hip the entire night. She made sure we had food, drinks, and anything else we could possibly want. She really made the night so much more enjoyable.

  Living around the corner from the Kimmel Center, my husband and I walk our dog past it every day. We love where we live, and love everything about city life in Philadelphia. So naturally when we were brought up to the Hamilton Garden the all glass room, with beautiful views of the city, blew us away. The food is provided by Garces Catering. Jose Garces owns some of the city's most delicious restaurants that Seth and I frequent often. It felt like just another day in the city but with every beautiful detail we could ever imagine. Darcy was a pleasure to work with and put up with any and every strange question I may have had. A huge shout out goes to Carly, who was attached to mine and Seth's hip the entire night. She made sure we had food, drinks, and anything else we could possibly want. She really made the night so much more enjoyable.
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  User1956351 Sent on 12/07/2014
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  We held our reception at the Kimmel Center's Hamilton Garden. The space is absolutely gorgeous - there are so few venues that offer such stunning architecture and views. Standing arm-in-arm with my new husband and looking up Broad St at City Hall as we were about to be announced as husband and wife will be one of my all time greatest memories.
  
  The staff was incredibly helpful and great to work with. Jennifer and Darcy explained everything in detail during the contract stage so we felt 100% confident of what we were getting into when we signed on. When a family emergency made us wonder if we should adjust our date, Darcy jumped at working with us to figure out our options and accommodate us. Darcy also was great in the crazy week leading up to the wedding and the day of, ensuring everything was running smoothly and taking so much of the stress out of the process. A big part of my job is planning events, so I was worried about giving up control over something I do for a living, but Darcy and her team were always one step a head of me, and very patient when I was probably forgetting I was the bride and not the event producer!
  
  Finally, I can't say enough about the food. The chefs at the Kimmel Center certainly live up to the Garces name. Everyone raved how the everything was cooked perfectly and the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding. Our cake was stunning and exactly what we had envisioned. The chefs come out to personally meet with you and discuss the menus and cake options during your tasting - you get the feeling they truly care about the work they do and this isn't just a mass produced catering type of place.
  
  I would highly recommend the Kimmel Center to anyone planning a wedding. While it was the most expensive venue that we looked at, it was absolutely worth every penny and we would host our wedding there again in a heartbeat.

  We held our reception at the Kimmel Center's Hamilton Garden. The space is absolutely gorgeous - there are so few venues that offer such stunning architecture and views. Standing arm-in-arm with my new husband and looking up Broad St at City Hall as we were about to be announced as husband and wife will be one of my all time greatest memories.
  
  The staff was incredibly helpful and great to work with. Jennifer and Darcy explained everything in detail during the contract stage so we felt 100% confident of what we were getting into when we signed on. When a family emergency made us wonder if we should adjust our date, Darcy jumped at working with us to figure out our options and accommodate us. Darcy also was great in the crazy week leading up to the wedding and the day of, ensuring everything was running smoothly and taking so much of the stress out of the process. A big part of my job is planning events, so I was worried about giving up control over something I do for a living, but Darcy and her team were always one step a head of me, and very patient when I was probably forgetting I was the bride and not the event producer!
  
  Finally, I can't say enough about the food. The chefs at the Kimmel Center certainly live up to the Garces name. Everyone raved how the everything was cooked perfectly and the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding. Our cake was stunning and exactly what we had envisioned. The chefs come out to personally meet with you and discuss the menus and cake options during your tasting - you get the feeling they truly care about the work they do and this isn't just a mass produced catering type of place.
  
  I would highly recommend the Kimmel Center to anyone planning a wedding. While it was the most expensive venue that we looked at, it was absolutely worth every penny and we would host our wedding there again in a heartbeat.
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  User1883409 Sent on 10/24/2014
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  Our wedding at the Kimmel Center is a day that I wish I could experience again and again. Casey at the Kimmel made the entire booking process very easy – the distinct characteristics of the building were explained up-front (no bathroom in Hamilton Garden - but that proved to be no big deal) so there were no surprises after the contract was signed and as the wedding day approached, Casey was always available to answer questions and help with logistics. Since this is a very active performing arts center, it is rare that you will end up with the building all to yourself - but that is what made the venue such a unique place for a wedding - and our guests LOVED it. Where else can you have a wedding while the Philadelphia Orchestra plays across the way? The event spaces are STUNNING. Even though our wedding was in March, it was 65 degrees and sunny. Our guests were able to enjoy cocktails on the balcony overlooking Broad Street – and Hamilton Garden is just spectacular. Dinner and dancing under the stars - it was amazing.
  
  The in-house caterer (Garces Catering) was unbelievable. My emails were all responded to within 24 hours and my contact, Darcy, was always gracious and accommodating. The presentation during cocktail hour and dinner was beautiful – so simple, but sophisticated. I wanted a casual feel in a spectacular space and Garces easily accommodated that . The service was professional but not stuffy. We had 150 guests – and there was never a line at the bar for a drink (and it was a drinking crowd – trust me). Food was delicious and plentiful. Their prices are certainly higher than more traditional venues, but ultimately it was worth every penny.
  
  I highly recommend the Kimmel Center - it’s an amazing place.
  

  Our wedding at the Kimmel Center is a day that I wish I could experience again and again. Casey at the Kimmel made the entire booking process very easy – the distinct characteristics of the building were explained up-front (no bathroom in Hamilton Garden - but that proved to be no big deal) so there were no surprises after the contract was signed and as the wedding day approached, Casey was always available to answer questions and help with logistics. Since this is a very active performing arts center, it is rare that you will end up with the building all to yourself - but that is what made the venue such a unique place for a wedding - and our guests LOVED it. Where else can you have a wedding while the Philadelphia Orchestra plays across the way? The event spaces are STUNNING. Even though our wedding was in March, it was 65 degrees and sunny. Our guests were able to enjoy cocktails on the balcony overlooking Broad Street – and Hamilton Garden is just spectacular. Dinner and dancing under the stars - it was amazing.
  
  The in-house caterer (Garces Catering) was unbelievable. My emails were all responded to within 24 hours and my contact, Darcy, was always gracious and accommodating. The presentation during cocktail hour and dinner was beautiful – so simple, but sophisticated. I wanted a casual feel in a spectacular space and Garces easily accommodated that . The service was professional but not stuffy. We had 150 guests – and there was never a line at the bar for a drink (and it was a drinking crowd – trust me). Food was delicious and plentiful. Their prices are certainly higher than more traditional venues, but ultimately it was worth every penny.
  
  I highly recommend the Kimmel Center - it’s an amazing place.
  
• Melissa Sent on 12/30/2016
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  The Kimmel Center was the very first wedding venue my husband and I went to visit when we began our wedding planning process. While we were open to having our wedding there, we didn’t consider it a top contender because we expected to have a more rustic wedding outside of the city. As soon as we walked in to the Bridal Showcase, however, we fell in love – and put a hold on our date before we left! The space has so much beauty and architectural interest, yet is a blank canvas that you can decorate and transform into whatever vision you have for your special day. We used farm tables, antique pieces of furniture and mixed florals to infuse the rustic elegance we originally envisioned.
  
  Hamilton Rooftop Garden is breathtaking, but working with Darcy and the Garces team is really what made our decision to host our reception at the Kimmel Center a homerun. Darcy worked with us for over a year, always responding to questions quickly, providing wonderful suggestions and helping us think through all of the details that made our day perfect. The food is unbelievable, also – guests are still raving about it, and I think the tasting was our highlight of the entire wedding planning process! We did have to pay for union labor because we had a videographer, which is a protected work form at the Kimmel Center, which ultimately became a pretty sizeable expense. It also limited some of the lighting elements we did because the expense became too great.
  
  I sincerely feel we got our money’s worth here – between Darcy’s expertise and attention to detail, the wonderful food and world class service, including a dedicated server for my husband and me, I never once regretted our decision to have the wedding here.

  The Kimmel Center was the very first wedding venue my husband and I went to visit when we began our wedding planning process. While we were open to having our wedding there, we didn’t consider it a top contender because we expected to have a more rustic wedding outside of the city. As soon as we walked in to the Bridal Showcase, however, we fell in love – and put a hold on our date before we left! The space has so much beauty and architectural interest, yet is a blank canvas that you can decorate and transform into whatever vision you have for your special day. We used farm tables, antique pieces of furniture and mixed florals to infuse the rustic elegance we originally envisioned.
  
  Hamilton Rooftop Garden is breathtaking, but working with Darcy and the Garces team is really what made our decision to host our reception at the Kimmel Center a homerun. Darcy worked with us for over a year, always responding to questions quickly, providing wonderful suggestions and helping us think through all of the details that made our day perfect. The food is unbelievable, also – guests are still raving about it, and I think the tasting was our highlight of the entire wedding planning process! We did have to pay for union labor because we had a videographer, which is a protected work form at the Kimmel Center, which ultimately became a pretty sizeable expense. It also limited some of the lighting elements we did because the expense became too great.
  
  I sincerely feel we got our money’s worth here – between Darcy’s expertise and attention to detail, the wonderful food and world class service, including a dedicated server for my husband and me, I never once regretted our decision to have the wedding here.
• Erica Sent on 07/09/2018
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  We absolutely fell in love with the Kimmel Center. We'd been to so many shows there, but the Hamilton Garden was truly something special. The space is gorgeous: beautiful architecture, amazing natural light!

  We absolutely fell in love with the Kimmel Center. We'd been to so many shows there, but the Hamilton Garden was truly something special. The space is gorgeous: beautiful architecture, amazing natural light!
• Steve Sent on 04/20/2016
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  Kimmel has a catering contract with Garces Catering, so it's nice to have one less vendor to search for. Darcy from Garces is the one I've dealt with the most and she's incredible. Very professional, responds to all emails within the business day, and keeps her promises.
  The cost per person is higher than other venues I've looked at, but it's a gorgeous venue in center city with one of the best chefs in town.
  Our guests were all blown away by the Hamilton Garden. Many people don't know it's up there (I didn't) and it's very unique with the dome around it. The only negatives from the wedding are that you need to take an elevator one floor down for restrooms and hors d'oeuvres moved slowly during cocktail hour.
  I was a little OCD with how I wanted the tables setup and the staff followed my instructions perfectly. Everything looked exactly how I imagined, the food was delicious, there were plenty of bartenders (no long lines), I could go on. Also, they designate someone to take care of the bride and groom (bring you food, drinks, etc.) which is a great touch. Katie was a sweetheart and was there to keep my drink full and meet any food requests.
  
  Thanks to Darcy and the rest of the Kimmel/Garces gang who helped make the day so special.

  Kimmel has a catering contract with Garces Catering, so it's nice to have one less vendor to search for. Darcy from Garces is the one I've dealt with the most and she's incredible. Very professional, responds to all emails within the business day, and keeps her promises.
  The cost per person is higher than other venues I've looked at, but it's a gorgeous venue in center city with one of the best chefs in town.
  Our guests were all blown away by the Hamilton Garden. Many people don't know it's up there (I didn't) and it's very unique with the dome around it. The only negatives from the wedding are that you need to take an elevator one floor down for restrooms and hors d'oeuvres moved slowly during cocktail hour.
  I was a little OCD with how I wanted the tables setup and the staff followed my instructions perfectly. Everything looked exactly how I imagined, the food was delicious, there were plenty of bartenders (no long lines), I could go on. Also, they designate someone to take care of the bride and groom (bring you food, drinks, etc.) which is a great touch. Katie was a sweetheart and was there to keep my drink full and meet any food requests.
  
  Thanks to Darcy and the rest of the Kimmel/Garces gang who helped make the day so special.