Crystal Tea Room - Finley Catering is a wedding venue based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Superbly situated, this location is just a short walk from the city hall making it extremely convenient for guests. An exquisite combination of elegance and comfort, it is stunningly adorned to create unforgettable wedding moments. Meticulous and attentive event coordinators are on-hand to help execute every detail so that couples can make their vision a reality. It has been the choice of venue for a number lavish events by hosted celebrities including Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and a number of notable Philadelphia athletes.
Facilities and Capacity
With a capacity of 900 attendees, the Crystal Tea Room serves as a luxurious backdrop for glorious large scale weddings. Guests are welcomed into the atrium, a majestic conservatory complete with fountain and lush plant-life, before being led to the ballroom. This pristinely decorated venue features elegant chandeliers, carved columns and a white dance floor creating a refined and timeless atmosphere. Personalized decoration options are available for couples who want to add their own touch to their special day.
Services Offered
The event planning team brings over four decades of service experience and detail-oriented expertise to every celebration. Dedicated to helping couples achieve their wedding vision, they offer an assortment of invaluable resources to choose from. From mapping out seating arrangements to setting up audiovisual equipment, they are on-hand at every stage to make the preparation process as stress-free as possible. Additional services include:
Timeline creation
Event decoration
Event rentals
Setup and cleanup
Cuisine
All dining options at the Crystal Tea Room are provided by local family-run business, Finley Catering. Founded by Steve Finley in 1976, this world-class team of culinary experts is committed to providing every event with an exceptional dining experience. They have catered to various prestigious dinners attended by distinguished guests including presidents Clinton, Ford and Bush as well as numerous other celebrities. Steve and his staff strive to achieve perfection at every wedding they cater to and offer an irresistible array of menu options. From artisan appetizers to sumptuous entrees, couples are invited to create their own customized menu to thoroughly satisfy their guests' palates.
Finley Catering was absolutely amazing to work with while planning our wedding!! We didn't have it easy as we had planned everything before the pandemic hit and then of course, plans had to change due to restrictions. But they worked with us the entire time to have the wedding of our dreams. And we had exactly that! A huge shoutout to our coordinator, Emily, for being available at any time to answer all questions we had which helped ease our anxiety during these uncertain times. And of course, to Finley Catering overall who were completely flexible with all our changes and even held our originally agreed upon pricing without holding us to our minimum that we promised pre-pandemic. We really couldn't have asked for better service and overall quality. Our wedding turned out exactly how we imagined it even through all these obstacles and it's all because of the Finley's and their amazing crew!!!!
Sent on 05/03/2021
Kaliopi R.
· Married on 02/01/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Truly THE Best
I researched extensively into different Philadelphia venues for our wedding, taking into consideration all of the things we wanted (AMAZING food, beautiful space, ability to customize, what your money gets you, etc.) and choosing CTR and the Finley Group gave us all of that and MORE. Those are things that every one searches for, no doubt, but what Finley gave us that wasn't on any list was feeling like family...thanks to a team (especially our coordinator Emily and Tom Finley!) that made sure we felt well taken care of, staff that made our entire wedding guest list feel comfortable (Miguel the Maitre'd and Mike who took care of us and our parents), and an event we'll never forget. Every detail was taken care of, even down to making sure we had help getting our things at the end of the night. It's been almost a year and our guests continue to rave about the food, venue, and service, and how it was the best wedding they've ever been to. I'll never be able to thank the entire Finley Group for such a wonderful experience!
Sent on 12/22/2020
Theresa
· Married on 06/29/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Top Notch!
I can only say good things about the Finley Staff and the CTR event space. The Tea Room holds special meaning to my family, as my Grandfather used to work as an engineer for John Wanamakers and was very involved in events held in the space. The Finley's have taken care of the space, my father who knows it well, was very impressed.
Emily our event coordinator was friendly, knowledgeable and very available for questions/communication, throughout our months of planning. We loved their schedule/timeline; it was very helpful to have our 3 month out meeting, and week of meeting to hand off items and finalize details.
Miguel & Mike for the day of were outstanding; they took care of everything and made everyone feel welcome. Our immediate family, wedding party and bride and groom were treated like VIPs.
Our guests raved about the food - both quality and quantity!! Our only regret is being too busy or overjoyed to truly eat the food. My husband and I can only hope to go back to an event as guests so we can enjoy all Finley offers to their guests.
We work very regularly with Finley catering and the amazing team at the Crystal Tea Room. The room is absolutely beautiful and customizable for any type of event or wedding. Plus, each and every event runs flawlessly with Miguel who runs every wedding and event there. Our bands and DJs play there often and we always look forward to working with the team at the Crystal Team Room
We love working at the crystal tea room. The room is beautiful with the rich wood work and ambiance. The room draping is beyond gorgeous and really adds an upscale hollywood. Working with Miguel and his team is a pleasure!
We love working at the crystal tea room. The room is beautiful with the rich wood work and ambiance. The room draping is beyond gorgeous and really adds an upscale hollywood. Working with Miguel and his team is a pleasure!
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering?
Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables
At Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
At Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
What are the most important characteristics of Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering for wedding events is known for:
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering for wedding events?
Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
What kind of wedding events does Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering offer?
Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
What services does Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering offer for wedding events?
Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering offers the following services for wedding events:
Cake
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Lighting / Sound
What furniture and decorations does Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering have available for wedding events?
Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Chairs
What percentage of users recommend Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
