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Pricing Information
These prices are available for the months of May through November.
These prices are available for the months of January through April.
Reception
$4,000starting price
Ceremony
$500starting price
Reception
$3,200starting price
Ceremony
$500starting price
About
On WeddingWire since 2013
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is known as The Birthplace of American Medicine and is a historic wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The institution began in the 18th century, while the New Beaux-Arts style building was built in 1908, and offers a unique and elegant space for you to celebrate your wedding day. Bring your guests into a venue full of magnificent architecture, art, and medical history for an unforgettable event experience!
Facilities and Capacity
Upon entering The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, your guests will be greeted by Aesculapius, the Greek God of medicine. The venue also features beautiful marble accents, a grand staircase, and luxurious get-ready rooms. With a historic atmosphere and beautiful architecture, this venue is a wonderful location for your wedding ceremony and reception. It can also host wedding showers, engagement parties, and other special events.
The largest ballroom, Mitchell Hall can comfortably hold up to 250 guests, making it suitable for small, intimate gatherings and large, grand affairs. The adjacent Ashurst Room is great for indoor ceremonies, and can also be used during the reception for larger events.
The outdoor herb garden is another choice location for ceremonies, and cocktail hour. Guests can enjoy the fresh air while tucked away in their own cozy corner of downtown Philadelphia.
Services Offered
As well as offering beautiful event spaces, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia can also provide a range of convenient services to ensure a stress-free experience. In-house event planners will coordinate each and every detail to ensure the success of your wedding day. The event staff also covers setup and cleanup to keep you feeling relaxed and calm. What's more, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia has a great selection of event rental items to enhance your celebration even further. These items can include, but are certainly not limited to, the following:
Tables
Ceremony Chairs
Chair covers
Photo booth
Drapery
Centerpieces
Cuisine Catering by Design is the exclusive caterer to The College of Physicians. The culinary team can provide a personalized menu inspired by your favorite dishes from around the world. Couples can expect thoughtful, sophisticated and carefully crafted cuisine. Some of their catering services include:
Servers
Stations
Plated Dinner
Hors d’oeuvres
Dessert
Cake
Vegetarian
Vegan
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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?
$4,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$3,200
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 starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
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
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
4
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Museum
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
I got married mid September and my husband and I are still gushing over the whole experience. It’s hard to focus on what area we loved most as it was truly a perfect day.
Venue: The venue is absolutely beautiful! It is a historical building with ornate architecture. It allowed us to save tons of money on decor as the venue already had a lot of charm to it.
We only had a total of 65 people (the venue can fit a lot more than that), but the space didn’t feel overwhelming at all. It was spacious and intimate all at the same time. Our ceremony took place at their outdoor garden - which is gorgeous! Cocktail was right inside, next to the garden, and the reception was upstairs. The team laid everything out so beautifully!
Food: The Catering by Design team is very talented. They had it all, from phenomenal staff to incredible food. Saying the food was delicious is an understatement! The food blew our guests expectations out of the water. Everyone couldn’t get enough of the hors d'oeuvres, main course and desserts. Our friends and family came from all over the world and everyone’s palette is very diverse (aka picky). With this being said, we had a lot of different types of hors d'oeuvres to cater to them. Each appetizer was perfectly executed. I remember doing my happy shoulder dance on each bite I took. When we were saying hello to our friends and family the first thing to come out of their mouth was how impressed they were with the food. Along with the amazing food, the service was impeccable. The staff members were very attentive and worked very diligently. The team also has great bartenders and our signature drinks were also the talk of the night.
Lastly, I couldn’t write this review without mentioning Michael Mitloff. Michael is the venue sales director and the day of coordinator. He was such a pleasure to work with. He’s very knowledgeable and responsive. He was amazing and a big reason why I wasn’t so stressed. His experience and excellent service really reflects on how perfect the day went. We weren’t aware of any hiccups on our day. I’m sure there were some, but Michael made sure we didn’t have to deal with it. I am so grateful we had Michael for this whole process.
If you made it this far in the review I’ll leave it with it’s definitely well-worth the investment. The whole experience was joyful and beautiful. I couldn’t be happier with the choice I made.
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Selen S. Getting married on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Greatest night of our lives
My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of being married at the College of Physicians this past weekend. I can say with 100% certainty that this was the best decision we could've made. From the stunning historic architecture to the detail-oriented and professional staff, everything about CPP exuded warmth, intimacy, and love. We felt like everyone at the venue truly cared for us and our guest's experience. Our guests are still raving about the meal - some swore it was one of the best meals they've EVER had, wedding or not. I am inclined to agree because the short rib was DIVINE. Of course, we have to mention Michael who took care of us with exceptional service from the very start. We felt we could put our trust and confidence in Michael and his team to deliver on our original dream: to have a memorable wedding. They gave us this AND MORE - It was a party for the ages. Having the staff of CPP and Catering By Design behind us allowed us to not only fully savor our wedding night, but the weeks leading up to it I was cool as a cucumber knowing it was all in good hands. We'd also like to thank Joel for being our designated waitstaff (caretaker? cabysitter?) - he was so attentive, caring, and SMOOTH! I was on a dancing roll and he snuck up to give me a glass of water so I'd stay hydrated 😂 simply incredible. We especially enjoyed the moments later in the night when everyone including staff was dancing with us - our hearts are so full. Thank you thank you thank you to this incredible team and if we had to do it all over again, we'd still pick CPP. Ugh, can we just do it all again this weekend please?!?! 😭 Take me back!!!
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Emma C. Married on 10/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Incredible Experience!!
We had an amazing overall experience planning our wedding at the Mutter! Michael Mitloff was really the cherry on top of our experience - it is very clear that he is exceptional at his job, and also genuinely cares about making your event feel unique and catered to your specific needs and interests. We had a non-traditional wedding, and he was incredibly supportive and excited for us to experience the final product, which really took so much stress off of our plates! We took a more hands-off approach to our planning in general, and let the professionals do what they do best - and they did not disappoint at all! From the ambiance of the beautiful historic building and gardens (and the insanely creepy cool museum), to the flowers, and the amazing food (definitely not your standard catered food - really exceptional flavors and presentation) - we got so many sincere compliments from our guests on the entire event experience. We are so thankful that we stumbled upon this amazing venue, and the entire CBD team (we even got compliments on how friendly and knowledgeable the staff was day-of) - they really helped us create a day that not only will we never forget, but it absolutely left a wow-factor imprint on all of our guests. A huge thank you to Michael and his amazing team for helping us craft an incredibly special and memorable day for us and our guests!
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia frequently asked questions
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia 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
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia includes:
Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
The space offered by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Museum
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia offers the following services for wedding events:
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
