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:
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.
98 Reviews for Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering
Recommended by 99% of couples
Theresa · Married on 06/29/2019
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.
Sent on 08/14/2019
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.
Debbi · Married on 03/09/2019
Debbi from Lafayette Hill
The Crystal Tea Room and Finley Catering went far beyond our expectations. We knew the venue was beautiful but had no idea how incredible the food would be. Raves from all of our guests. Michelle and Miguel worked tirelessly to make my daughter’s vision come true. They were flexible and responsive and made us all feel
Sent on 04/09/2019
special and important through the entire process and especially the night of the wedding. I recommend them 100%!!
Elliot Karp · Married on 11/17/2018
Outstanding!
Last Saturday evening was our children’s wedding at the Crystal Tea Room and we were thrilled with the reception! Everything about the evening was amazing, magical, memorable, delicious, fun and exciting! Amy and Josh did a superb job in organizing their special celebration and we were confident that all of their dreams, efforts and hopes would come true. They kept telling us how great the Crystal Tea Room was as a venue and all of the details for the ceremony, cocktail reception, dinner and after-party. However, nothing could have prepared us for what we actually experienced last Saturday evening. The venue was beyond beautiful; the food was plentiful and varied; the drinks flowed all evening and all of our guests had a wonderful time feting Amy and Josh on their wedding evening in grand celebratory style! We’ve been to dozens of weddings and other receptions all over the country. The Crystal Tea Room and Finley Catering is by far the best we have ever experienced! The quality and value of your services are unparalleled.
Sent on 11/19/2018
As important as the venue, food and drink are to a wedding reception...it is the staff who really make the wedding “rock.” Once again and simply stated...the Finley Catering staff were remarkable! They were easy to work with; caring and attentive to every detail; helpful and courteous. Miguel was exceptional and made sure that the entire evening was everything Amy and Josh wanted it to be. He was always present with a smile, asking if we needed anything and if we were having a great time! His wait, service and bar staff exemplary, too! We were so very fortunate to have Miguel as our Banquet Manager for the wedding!
We will be more than happy to offer our recommendation to any potential client considering Finley Catering and the Crystal Tea Room! Thank you very much for making our children’s wedding so wonderful!
Yours truly,
Elliot & Sharon K.
5 Endorsements
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!
