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Pricing information

Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2016

Free Library on the Parkway is a modern event venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a historic library with a classy and grandiose vibe, this venue is the perfect place to wed for couples looking for a unique and elegant venue. With a dedicated and hard-working staff ready to help with your every need, you can rest assured that you will have not only an exceptional venue but impeccable assistance each step of the way.


Facilities and Capacity
Free Library on the Parkway can host up to 180 wedding guests. With three wonderful event spaces to celebrate in, clients will have covered or uncovered spaces in the building for their ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The grand staircase and breathtaking rooftop terrace are beautiful spaces for your guests to capture elegant and memorable photos to remember your wedding for years to come. This modern venue also features breathtaking views of the city’s skyline for even more of a luxurious backdrop for all of your memorable wedding photos with friends and family.

Services Offered
Free Library on the Parkway offers fantastic service from their premiere event partner, Brûlée Catering. With spectacular views of the skyline, fine dining experiences, and plenty of space to dance, this venue is hard to beat. As a full-service venue, they are ready to assist you with creating the wedding of your dreams. Their services include:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Bridal suite
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Preferred vendors only
  • Setup
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables


Cuisine
At Brûlée Catering, they simply love the art of serving innovative and creative cuisine to their clients. Award-winning and talented Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix and his team of highly professional culinarians work hard to ensure they provide clients with a mesmerizing culinary experience that tastes just as good as it looks. Working with their clients to accommodate custom requests and all dietary restrictions, their catering includes:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • French service
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

125

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Free Library on the Parkway

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
9 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Doris B. Sent on 04/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Loved Our Wedding Here!

My husband and I got married here on April 27, 2024 and we couldn’t be happier with our experience here! Alysha Torres was amazing to work with as the venue coordinator. We loved the views on the roof, as well as the “classic” marble in the lobby for the ceremony. So many of our guests told us how amazing the catering and venue was! I honestly think it’s such a unique venue that really is so memorable for your special day! We truly would rate this 10/10!!!!
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Joseph E. Sent on 08/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Catering and Venue

We loved the Parkway Library as the venue for our wedding. The venue was beautiful; we used the entry for the ceremony, the upstairs for our cocktail hour, and the roof for our reception and dinner. Brulee did a great job as our caterer; they made our tasting really fun and our guests said that they loved the food. Finally, we particularly appreciated all of the help that Alysha provided as the venue coordinator / representative that worked with us from Brulee. She really went above and beyond to make sure everything went off without a hitch on our wedding day..
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Meg G. Sent on 03/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

WOW! Fabulous Venue

The Philadelphia Library and Brulee Catering are wonderful! We had our daughter's wedding reception recently and couldn't be happier with the venue, the service, and the food. Everything was so delicious! The staff was very professional, friendly, and accommodating and the library was a beautiful place to celebrate. We enjoyed every minute! Thank you!
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