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Ridgeland Mansion
Ridgeland Mansion
Ridgeland mansion
Ridgeland mansion
Tented reception
Tented reception
Blossoming table setting
Blossoming table setting
Elegant tablescpae
Elegant tablescpae
Delicious catering options
Delicious catering options
Self-service for casual flair
Self-service for casual flair
Elegantly rustic tablescape
Elegantly rustic tablescape
Reception setup
Reception setup
Table setting
Table setting

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About

Ridgeland Mansion is a mansion wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Set on a beautifully maintained five-acre estate in historic Fairmount Park, this stunning property dates back to 1719. Now managed by Joshua's Catering company, couples who choose to celebrate their day here can expect spectacular surroundings and exquisite cuisine.

Facilities and Capacity

Ridgeland Mansion offers both indoor and outdoor event space options for your ceremony and reception. Couples can exchange their vows in their Secret Garden, surrounded by lush landscapes and blossoms, before moving on to dinner and dancing inside their barn. For those who want to celebrate with an alfresco reception, they can avail of a modern outdoor tent with the beautiful mansion as the backdrop. Their stunning tent can accommodate 300 people for a sit-down affair and features a three-sided bar and side walls with cathedral windows. The Ridgeland Barn can fit more intimate groups of up to 80 guests for theater-style events and 60 for banquets.

Services Offered

Ridgeland Mansion provides many wedding services for a stress-free and memorable experience and is available to host ceremonies, receptions, showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. All-inclusive packages are available to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience. The venue is pet-friendly, allowing couples to involve their furry friends in their special day, and offers parking and valet service for guests. Dedicated staff will take care of the setup and cleanup of the event, allowing couples to relax and enjoy their day. They can also offer the use of a multitude of event necessities, including tables and chairs tables, along with:

  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • China
  • Barware
  • Chocolate fountain

Cuisine

Ridgeland Mansion offers the convenience of in-house catering through their exclusive caterer, Joshua's Catering. This catering company works with a focus on farm-to-table cuisine that is locally sourced, grown with heirloom varieties in mind, and utilizes sustainable agriculture. Couples may avail of tastings in advance of the event to sample the flavors and select their favorite dishes. This flexible team offers a range of dishes and serving styles to suit any type of event, including

  • Buffet
  • Cake and cake cutting
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated meals
  • Stations

  • Black-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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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?

$2,250

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

$2,250

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?

$695

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

$695

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Historic Building
Mansion

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
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

March
April
May
July
August
November

Reviews of Ridgeland Mansion

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Katie Sent on 05/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream fairytale Philly wedding

We had our dream fairy-tale garden wedding at Ridgeland Mansion last Saturday. We moved under the tent due to rain, and the backdrop of the grounds provided a beautiful setting for photos and for guests to walk around if desired during cocktail hour. The place settings and food were perfect for our guests, healthy and local with a lot of gluten-free, vegan options. Jenn was unparalleled in her kindness & responsiveness throughout the process. She made sure we ate and enjoyed on the day of, helping create an intimate, warm, magical evening that we'll never forget.
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John Sent on 11/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect outdoor wedding in Philly

I was looking for outdoor green space in Philly for my wedding and came across Ridgeland Mansion. My fiancé and I met with Jen Alvarado, co-owner of Joshua Catering, and exclusive caterer of Ridgeland Mansion to tour the grounds. The spot was a perfect getaway from downtown Philly, yet close enough to Lyft. The mansion itself had separate rooms for the bridal party & groomsmen to get ready. We had the ceremony outdoors in the tree covered grove in October and it was perfect weather. The outdoor space was a great backdrop for photos and cocktail hour. The reception was tented for dinner/dancing of 150 guests and had 2 bars set up with an outdoor fire pit. The premise also had a separate ‘barn’ that accommodated our afterparty for late night. We chose this venue because it had space for all of the events without having to travel. As an added bonus, 100% of the venue fee went straight to the Cancer Support Center as a donation. Jen and her team were great! She was very responsive and answered all of our questions, was easy to get along with, and had great suggestions for how to use the site since she's so experienced hosting weddings there. The food was fantastic--including several vegetarian options--and many of our guests commented on how delicious it was. Jen’s team took care of every detail so that we could focus on enjoying time with our guests. We couldn’t have done it without her and highly recommend hiring her for your wedding!
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Victoria Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Ridgeland!

We couldn’t have chosen a better venue than Ridgeland Mansion, and the experience was made even more wonderful by working with Jennifer and the exceptional team at Joshua’s Catering. Jennifer put so much thought and care into every detail, and her patience with my endless questions was unmatched! We actually booked the venue just four months before the wedding after our original venue fell through. During what could have been a stressful time, Jennifer made everything feel smooth and assured us that we were in great hands.

On the wedding day, the food was nothing short of amazing. Our guests have not stopped raving about the garlic potato puree and the flavorful vegetable curry! The whole experience was seamless, from the beautifully set tables to the friendly, professional staff. If you’re looking for a venue with outstanding service, delicious food, and a caring, thoughtful team, I highly recommend Ridgeland Mansion and Joshua’s Catering. Thank you, Jennifer, for making our day unforgettable!
Shameeka
Shameeka Sent on 06/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A memorable day

I had my wedding at Ridgeland Mansion on June 14, 2014. I thought I just share my beautiful pictures again for all to see.
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Caitlin Sent on 06/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Ridgeland Mansion/Joshua's Catering!

My husband and I had our wedding at Ridgeland in April and it was outstanding. The venue was beautiful; I loved the different areas of the venue. The ceremony took place down in the lower garden, the cocktail hour was in/outside the barn, the reception was in a large tent. I really loved the fire pit area adjacent to the tent – it gave people another location to hang out and talk if they didn’t want to dance. The mansion with the bridal suite was gorgeous and homey.

Jenn and the servers were phenomenal. Jenn is one of those people who has everything under control, you don’t have to worry. The servers were so kind and attentive. Many guests commented on how wonderful the service was.

A standout example of the excellence of Ridgeland Mansion/Joshua’s Catering - our officiant was late and Ridgeland seamlessly flipped our cocktail hour and ceremony at the last minute to accommodate. They were so flexible and pulled this off so well. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

The food was outstanding. Joshua’s Catering has many vegan and vegetarian options, and was considerate of guest dietary needs. We did all vegan/vegetarian hors d'oeuvre and everything was delicious.

Ridgeland Mansion was amazingly affordable, particularly given the beautiful venue, the delicious food, and the tremendous level of service. Definitely a hidden gem of the Philadelphia wedding scene.

We just adored Ridgeland Mansion as a wedding venue. We wanted to find a place that accommodated a large number of people, but didn’t want a ballroom. Ridgeland Mansion really fit the bill. Everything was lovely, but at the same time felt simple, not over the top.

Ridgeland also graciously allowed us to bring our dog which was much appreciated!


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Hansol Sent on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Accommodating, Professional, Delicious food

We worked with Jenn at Joshua Catering for a late April 2022 wedding and she made our wedding planning easy and less stressful. Her experience shines through in her recommendations and comprehensive planning. Additionally, she is timely, responsive, and accommodating. All of our guests also commented on how delicious both the hor d'oeuvres and dinner meals were. We would highly recommend Joshua Catering.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 12/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Hidden Gem in Philly!!

I cannot recommend this venue enough. It was absolutely perfect. We loved the idea of an outdoor wedding near our neighborhood in Fairmount Park. We toured a few of the other nearby venues/mansions and but none of them were quite right. We knew the moment we saw it that Ridgeland was the one. The location is only a 10-15 min drive from center city yet tucked away like a magical enchanted forest. Jen and the entire Joshua's catering team we're amazing as well. We were originally set to get married 10/10/20 and Jen made postponing our reception (twice!) an absolute breeze. We were so grateful for how attentive and accommodating she was through the whole process after hearing horror stories from friends who postponed elsewhere. She took care of every last detail and exceeded our expectations with all of my crazy questions, requests and decor. We had a lot of moving parts and non-traditional touches and we never had to worry about a thing! On the day of the wedding the forecast was not great. Jen was quick to pivot and did everything she could to make sure we could still get married in the "secret garden" as planned. While we couldn't have cocktail hour outside, the rain plan in the tent worked perfectly for our guest count (about 115) and it all looked just as magical as we envisioned. Our families and friends are still raving that this was one of the best weddings they've ever been to. The food was really important to us and they completely blew us away with every dish. The servers were all amazing as well and on top of it all night! We loved having the catering/rentals/venue all bundled and it was very reasonably priced for what we got/location! We never felt like we were constantly being upsold or nickel and dimes with additions if we wanted to alter something either. It was absolutely beautiful in early October but honestly we visited all three seasons and it was lovely no matter what. 10/10 recommend!!
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Shelby Sent on 11/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Can we get married again just to get the catering?

From the moment Jenn called us for our consultation I knew this was the place for our wedding catering. The team at Joshua's Catering is unbelievably kind, easy to work with, and so so friendly. We booked with Joshua's before we even did our tasting, as we were on a tight timeline, based on the amazing reviews and their warmth during our conversations. When we got to our tasting, we were completely blown away. It was truly some of the most delicious food I've had, and goes above and beyond what you would expect for a wedding meal. We talked about our tasting constantly between then and the wedding day and were so excited to have that meal again.
On our wedding day, Joshua's again was the absolute best. Our guests were also blown away by not only the quality and deliciousness but by the level of service and friendliness of the staff. As the bride & groom, we were well taken care of, including a tray of cocktail hour apps while we were taking pictures!
We wish we could get married again just to experience what a pleasure it was to work with Joshua's, but if we ever have other catering needs in the future, they'll be our one and only call :)
Also, their clear and upfront pricing was so helpful for logistics and planning.
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Matthew Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

We hired Joshua's for our September 2021 wedding and I've never heard so many compliments on a wedding caterer in my life. I would have thought they were just being nice to the groom but I tasted it myself :)

Great variety of food while also accommodating to our vegan guests (we even had a brussel sprout taco station during cocktail hour!) and handled a few last minute switch-ups with grace and confidence. COVID-safe protocols during the tasting and reception made everyone comfortable. Hire these folks and make sure the short rib is on your menu.
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George Sent on 09/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

Ridgeland Mansion is a beautiful venue. We really wanted to have a wedding in Philly that incorporated nature and this is the perfect place to do it. The secret garden ceremony was so picturesque and the tent was the perfect space for everyone to dance. Jen did a great job keeping us in the loop and helping us plan leading up the the event (especially when we decided to postpone from 2020 to 2021). She killed it the day of and was on top of everything. Joshua’s Catering was amazing! The food choices were all so delicious which made it difficult to make final decisions! Everyone raved about the food, which as big foodies was also very important to us to have quality, local, sustainable food. I would highly recommend this venue.
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We at Philly Event Group can not say enough great things about Joshua's Catering. Laurie and her staff are spot on, professional, and run a flawless event whether it is a wedding celebration or a corporate party. Their food is always fresh, outstanding and Joshua's service in impeccable. I have witnessed nothing but 1000% satisfied clients every time we have been fortunate enough to work on the team with Joshua Catering. You will be over-the-top happy if you hire Joshua's Catering for your event!

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Ridgeland Mansion frequently asked questions

Ridgeland Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ridgeland Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Ridgeland Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Ridgeland Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Ridgeland Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ridgeland Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Ridgeland Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Ridgeland Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Ridgeland Mansion is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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