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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
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Reception
$3,200 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price

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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

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?

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
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
77 Reviews
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Lisa Married on 09/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect night!

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

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

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!
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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.

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