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In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Stotesbury Mansion is a grand Philadelphia landmark and a fantastic wedding venue. The mansion is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1870 by architect Wilson Eyre and is the current home of the Philopatrian Literary Institute. The mansion was commissioned by Thomas McKean, the namesake and descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Services Offered

The Stotesbury Mansion welcomes couples for weddings, civil unions, commitment ceremonies, elopements, interfaith ceremonies, and many more. The historic ballroom has a capacity of up to 150 guests and features a bar, drinks, food, and catering services.

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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?

$3,300

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

$1,950

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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$33.60

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

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)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Stotesbury Mansion

Meowmei
Eloise Sent on 05/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and cosy

Perfect for intimate and medium sized weddings. Doug was great to work with. The venue is one of the prettiest historic settings in the city.
Gaurav
Sara Sent on 02/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue with Amazing Staff

Beautiful venue with history and character. Doug couldn't have been better with planning and execution.
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Mark Sent on 02/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue, Amazing Staff!!! :)

Last month, my husband and I had our reception at the Stotesbury. Jessica, Lexi, and team did an awesome job! They made it look so easy!! They definitely performed at a level that surpassed our expectations. Jessica helped us to prep us for our big day and Lexi made every effort to be by our side on our wedding night to ensure that we had the best time. Everything was perfect. Our guests are still talking about it! #FiveStarsPlus!
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Brandy Sent on 05/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The space was absolutely stunning! It was exactly what we wanted for our intimate Philadelphia wedding. We covered the place in candles and it was the most beautiful place we had ever seen. There is plenty of charm, history, and it needs little decoration or adornment to look phenomenal. They also work with a great team at Feastivities that makes everything so seamless and easy.
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Linda Sent on 03/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely beautiful venue. The history and architecture are phenomenal. You don't need much to make this place stand out. Each room is so unique and interesting. Our wedding had 142 people, and there was plenty of room and easy flow from room to room and floor to floor. Feastivities, which is the caterer for this venue, does an excellent job in setting up and making sure things flow correctly throughout the night and their staff is wonderful to work with. Thank you for providing this beautiful building to hold our wedding and reception in!
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Gina Sent on 01/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
A wonderful venue -- very historic -- with very responsive, communicate planning staff. Our wedding was ~120 people, so the venue was perfect for what we were looking for. Intimate, unique to Philadelphia, the feel of a "really nice!" house party. We received so many compliments from our guests as well that it was a unique experience.
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Jenine Sent on 11/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy that we found this beautiful venue. The space is reflective of Philadelphia's history, adorned with decadent moldings, warmed with fireplaces, and was made personal through all of our unique items placed throughout the space. We received many, many compliments on the architecture, decor, etc. from our guests, especially on the ballroom. The Feastivities team that you work with through The Stotesbury Mansion is organized, clear with communication and accommodating. We would highly recommend this venue and the Feastivities Team to anyone looking for an elegant space with delicious food and a stress-free experience!
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Aria Sent on 10/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
After having our wedding here this past September, I cannot say enough good things about the Stotesbury Mansion. We worked specifically with Hannah, who helped us along every step of the way, from when we booked to the day of the wedding. Hannah and Annie made it a seamless event, and made sure that both of us felt comfortable with everything that was being decided on in each step of the planning process. All of the preparation that went into that day paid off, and all the staff there made sure that everyone was taken care the entire time. I was so relieved to be in such good hands, and it allowed me to have a stress free wedding day, and enjoy every moment of our special day. Thank you so much to the Stotesbury Mansion!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 08/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We just had our wedding at Stotesbury mansion August 20, 2016 & it was nothing short of amazing. The girls I worked with were so helpful & accomodating from the day we booked the venue to the final minutes of our reception. They made sure everything was going ok for my groom & I, it definitely made us feel special. The food was delicious & all of our guest raved about how gorgeous the venue was. We had so much fun on our weekend & I would recommend Stotesbury to anyone who is looking to get married in the heart of Philly. I couldn't have asked for a better time at our wedding.
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Tim Sent on 05/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Tim and I live in California and planning a wedding in Philadelphia was challenging from across the country. We read the reviews, saw photos and booked this venue without even seeing in it in person or tasting the food! Some say we are a little crazy, but the Stotebury Mansion was all that we ever hope and dreamed of. It was the perfect size to accommodate the 92 guests that traveled from all over the country to celebrate with us. We picked the Stotesbury Mansion for its combination of historic/rustic feel and elegance. It also it conveniently located to the hotel that our guests stayed at, less than a mile away from the Loews Philadelphia Hotel! We loved reading about the stories behind Stotesbury mansion and that it had three floors, a bridal suite and billiards room, library, and much much more. Our guests were impressed with the organization of the event, the delicious food, our signature drink and how everything was perfect!! If you are looking for a venue for both a ceremony and reception, look no further the Stotesbury Mansion was simply amazing!
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Stotesbury Mansion frequently asked questions

Stotesbury Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Stotesbury 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 Stotesbury Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Stotesbury Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Stotesbury Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Stotesbury Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Stotesbury Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Stotesbury Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Stotesbury Mansion is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time and 4.7 in value.
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