Personally I've always loved Artesano's vibes and how unique it is as a wedding venue. Corie and Sam are wonderful to work with, they are responsive, efficient and organized, love them! We really appreciate them and Chef Kelly working with us on our cocktail Hors d'Oeuvres menu, we specifically wanted to recreate a Cantonese Dim Sum - Chinese BBQ pork pastry (Cha Siu So) and they made it happen and nailed it!! All the staff there are awesome :)

We could not have picked a better venue for our June 2023 wedding! From our first meeting with Corie and Sam at Artesano, we were sold. The space is so unique and visually stunning. We loved the juxtaposition of all the iron chandeliers, candelabras, and art against softer elements---like the living wall, plants in the ceremony pace, and soft uplighting in the main reception space. We were also extremely impressed by the food options---many of our guests said the hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour were the best they ever had! Corie and Sam were wonderful to work with and really set our minds at ease throughout the planning process. Our wedding day went off without a hitch because of their meticulous planning, attention to detail, and having a great team around them (ex. Chef, servers, bartenders). If you're looking for a wedding venue with all star-staff, top notch service, amazing food, and super cool vibe, run---don't walk---to Artesano Gallery!

There are not enough words to describe how perfect our wedding was at Artesano! Within 10 minutes of our tour we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. Its unique vibe and decor was modern enough to make our wedding stand out, but still had traditional beauty. The staff was absolutely incredible and Sam and Corie were complete rock stars throughout the entire planning process. Everything they promised from our initial meeting was brought to life on the actual day and I had complete faith in their team without having to hire any additional coordinator, There is so much natural beauty throughout both the ceremony and reception space it made decorating beyond easy. Then there is the food.... food is cooked onsite and it OUT OF THIS WORLD. The amount of compliments we got for both cocktail hour and dinner were amazing. Everything came out hot and full of flavor. The Artesano staff has their system down pat and I would recommend this venue time and time again. They made our wedding dreams come true!

The best venue out there!! - Artesano Gallery was the most magical location for our wedding. I have truly never seen a venue like it in my life. It is so different, unique, and beautiful. Not only was it the most gorgeous venue, the food was phenomenal. So many of our guests have mentioned to me that it was the best wedding food that they've ever had. The hors d'oeuvres kept flowing. At our cocktail hour, people kept stopping my husband and I to tell us how amazing the hors d'oeuvres were. And it didn't stop there. The first course and entree were outstanding. So many guests have told me that at weddings, they don't usually enjoy the wedding steak. However at Artesano it was the best wedding steak they've ever had. And the crab cakes were to die for. For the vegetarians, we went with the vegetable shepherd's pie which was delicious as well.

My husband and I brought ZERO decorations because the venue is so gorgeous that you don't need any decorations. People kept complimenting the decor and were shocked when I said I brought zero decorations. We saved SO much money by choosing a venue that was already decked out in decor. Even the table decor all belonged to Artesano. We used their table numbers and candelabras and they were stunning. The other venues that we toured, we would have spent an arm and a leg to dress it up to make it look nice. Not Artesano, it's already the perfect back drop for the perfect day.

Along those same lines, there is so much included in their package. We only had to add a few other additional vendors (photobooth, photographer, DJ, ceremony musicians). Artesano in their package takes care of food, alcohol, desserts. It was so nice to not have to worry about outsourcing food/alcohol/or even a wedding cake. Artesano takes care of the wedding cake for you (from Bredenbecks which is the best!)

The best part was, Artesano and their staff are such a well-oiled machine. As a bride, I didn't have to worry about any details because Samantha, Corie, and their staff took care of everything. It was such a smooth and perfect day.

So many of our guests hadn't heard of Artesano before, and I've already had a few people tell me that they'd love to consider Artesano for their wedding one day.

For any brides and grooms out there looking for the most perfect and unique venue that'll absolutely wow their guests, look no further than this hidden gem of Artesano. I'm forever thankful that we chose this as our wedding venue. By far the best day of our lives!

PS - Their coffee shop is beautiful as well! Be sure to stop in and try some of their coffee or food from their brunch truck!

The Artesano Gallery was the most beautiful and unique place to host our wedding! Corie and Sam were incredible to work with throughout the planning process - always quick and helpful responding to any questions or concerns, and such sweet people to be around. The Artesano itself is unlike any other venue we've seen, and our guests were completely wowed! Not to mention how tasty the food was! Our day, and our photos, are incredibly beautiful amongst all the intricate metal artwork in and around the Artesano. 100% recommend for a perfect, urban, funky, one-of-a-kind event!

If I had a dollar for every person who said this was the best wedding they have ever been to I would be the richest person in the world and we have the entire Artesano staff to thank. The ceremony space décor was amazing and like nothing any of our guests had ever seen. And it only got better from there. Cocktail hour was extremely well done, every hot appetizer came out perfect and freshly made. I have received multiple reviews from guests expressing the food was incredible and fresh. Incredible venue, better food, and phenomenal service from start to finish. Wish I could go back this weekend!

First off, Cory and Samantha were absolutely amazing to work with and really were the glue the held everything together, leading up and the day of. They are truly rock stars!
The venue was absolutely stunning! The ceremony space is the perfect look to engage any crowd or service and the cocktail/reception area is why we chose Artesano in the first place. It is just gorgeous. From the flower/plant wall that has been the backdrop of every instagram post to the hand made iron trimmings throughout, this is a place that makes your special day stand out amongst the rest. Could not be happier!

Artesano Gallery was the perfect venue for our wedding. We wanted a unique event space with incredible food -- and Artesano went above and beyond our expectations. The ceremony space was magical with the exposed brick and gold decor, and the reception space was so unique with contemporary artwork on the walls and as the furniture (e.g. sweetheart table, escort wall) itself. The passed hors d'oeuvres were delicious and plentiful, and the entrees were so much more than standard wedding fare. We also loved that all hors d'oeuvres were prepared for us to enjoy immediately following the ceremony -- it ensured that we ate during the night and tasted all the food! The late night desserts were incredible as well -- so many guests commented about the attention to detail with these items. In addition, Artesano was responsive to all our questions during the planning process, did not have hidden fees, and was easy for our vendors to work with. They accommodated all of our special requests (e.g. alcohol, specialty cocktails, and specific furniture for the sweetheart table). We are very grateful to have planned our wedding at such a magical venue!

Talia and Ivan at Artesano were amazing and we are so thrilled we had our wedding at Artesano! Talia met with us several times leading up to the event and was so organized and has an awesome attention to detail. The communication was impressive as well, even when we had to postpone to a later date because of Covid. We were pleasantly surprised, after finding a mutually agreed upon date with all the vendors, how easy it was to postpone.
We had both the ceremony and reception at Artesano and the ceremony was in the new space across the street which is so unique and cool. The music from the two musicians we had in there from the band was really enhanced with the high ceilings. It is so naturally beautiful, our florist barely had to add anything to the space. The large brass door is so elegant and dramatic for entrances!
The entire night went so smoothly and the staff at Artesano was like a well-oiled machine, and there were plenty of them. There was no wait anywhere, including at the initial bar during the cocktail hour, with the signature drinks ready to go and described as delicious from guests. We received so many compliments on both the venue itself, how beautiful it was with the lighting and artwork; and on the food. People could not believe how yummy and also attractive the butlered appetizers were. We have guests mentioning them a month later. The filet was one of the entrée choices and described as ‘melt in your mouth”.
We really cannot thank Artesano, and especially Talia and Ivan enough for making our event so grand and special.

The people:
Let me start by saying you won't find a better team to work with than at Artesano. Ivan and Talia were such a pleasure to work with and were a big reason we chose Artesano. We were looking at 6 or 7 venues in the philadelphia area, and Artesano was the first one we toured. After we toured the venue and spoke to Ivan, we made our decision on the spot and cancelled the rest of our tours. Ivan truly cares about you. He makes you feel like family and is responsive and accessible. We would drop by when we were in the area or give them a random call, and Ivan and team were always there to help and chat. Wedding planning is stressful enough, but Ivan and his team make it as easy as it can be.

The people make a difference and you won't find better people to work with. We were supposed to get married May 23rd 2020, but were unable due to the COVID-19 restrictions. It was a stressful time, but Ivan was so understanding. He was flexible and was open to how we wanted to proceed. We ended up having to cancel due to the unknown of the pandemic timeline and personal reasons. Ivan refunded us all of our deposits and not once did he pressure us to consider postponing against our best interest. We'll definitely try to book an event there when life returns to normal.

The Venue:
The space is unique and beautiful. It feels like you're in an upscale sophisticated art gallery, but also has a homey and intimate feel. Artesano is really unlike any other venue in the area (and this is coming from an Architect). It's definitely a space that your guests won't forget. It's right on main street in Manayunk, which is an awesome neighborhood. Your guests will have a great time checking out the shops and food places on main street.

The Food:
Usually when you go to weddings, the food is mass produced and just not great. That's not Artesano. The food is amazing. Chef Kelly definitely takes pride in her food, as every hors d'oeuvres and main course we tried left an impression. We continued to talk about how good the food was after the taste testing and our two foodie friends that came with us couldn't stop raving about it. Case in point, the vegetarian option (we chose vegetarian shepherd's pie) might have been our favorite. Usually the vegetarian draws the short end of the stick and the vegetarian dish is an afterthought. The vegetarian Shepherd's pie we tasted would make any meat lover happy.

Summary:
Feel like you understand how much we love Artesano. We really have no negatives about Artesano. You're going to get the best food, people, and value. Whether you're looking for a wedding venue or just hosting a party, Artesano is really an ideal venue.