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The Curtis Atrium is an historic wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building itself features breathtaking architectural elements such as palatial alabaster columns and soaring ceilings. Additionally, the Curtis Atrium features a terraced waterfall and a 49-foot stained glass mosaic which was designed by Louis C. Tiffany and Maxfield Parrish. These architectural elements make this venue a unique space to celebrate your special day.

Facilities and Capacity

The Atrium offers a fantastic location to tie the knot and dance the night away with your family and friends. Our newest Mezzanine Suite is perfect for a private cocktail hour with a gorgeous balcony located right off of it which offers amazing views of the Atrium. The grand staircase allows for a glamorous entrance into the Atrium!

Cuisine

Constellation is the exclusive caterer at the Curtis Atrium. Although this is our newest venue, Constellation is not new to catering and events! We curate carefully crafted menus to deliver a unique dining experience that will leave your guests talking long after their dessert course. Constellation will provide extraordinary dishes made from only the highest quality ingredients. The catering at the Curtis Atrium can be adapted to fit your specific needs and vision.

Services Offered

The Curtis Atrium offers an all encompassing experience in an immaculate, historic building in downtown Philadelphia. Along with the architectural design and culinary experience comes a dedicated and professional staff who are committed to helping you create the wedding of your dreams and a one of a kind sensory experience.

FAQ

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?

$3,500

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

$1,500

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

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)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building

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 Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

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?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

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Reviews of The Curtis Atrium

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The Curtis Atrium is highly praised for its exceptional service, delicious food, and ease of planning by multiple reviewers. Elizabeth and her team are commended for their communication and accommodation throughout the wedding process, especially during date changes due to COVID. Guests were impressed with the quality of food, attentive staff, and the overall wonderful experience, making the wedding day perfect and memorable. The venue is described as a hidden gem with a power team, including Jordan and Lisa, that helped bring dream weddings to life, with special mentions for the bridal attendant ensuring a stress-free day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Curtis Atrium is highly praised for its exceptional service, delicious food, and ease of planning by multiple reviewers. Elizabeth and her team are commended for their communication and accommodation throughout the wedding process, especially during date changes due to COVID. Guests were impressed with the quality of food, attentive staff, and the overall wonderful experience, making the wedding day perfect and memorable. The venue is described as a hidden gem with a power team, including Jordan and Lisa, that helped bring dream weddings to life, with special mentions for the bridal attendant ensuring a stress-free day.

Weddingwire
4.6/5 9 reviews
Google
4.5/5 151 reviews
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Katie Sent on 03/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day

Planning was made easy, food was second to none, day of service was incredible.
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Ethan Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Constellation / Curtis Atrium

We recently had our wedding at the Curtis Atrium and I can't recommend Elizabeth and her team more. From start to finish they were very communicative and accommodating when we needed help.
Erin
Erin Sent on 04/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, great experience!

The Curtis Atrium is an absolute hidden gem in Old City. I loved introducing the spot to so many locals who never knew it was there.
From the venue, to the food to the staff, they made our wedding absolutely wonderful.

Jordan and Lisa went above and beyond to make the wedding planning process enjoyable. They were attentive and quick to respond to all my random emails and questions. They are a power team that made our dream wedding a reality, because of them and the entire staff we could enjoy our wedding day and not have a care in the world. Special shout-out to our bridal attendant who was amazing, our glasses were never empty and she made sure we got to eat all the amazing food.

My wedding guests are still talking about the delicious food (Constellation Catering) and unbelievable staff. They were professional and helpful and made our guests feel spoiled.
It really was a magical evening that we and our guests will never forget. It was such a pleasure working together, and we can't thank them enough for making our big day so special.

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Ellen Sent on 04/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Flexible and worth the wait

We were able to move our date multiple times due to COVID. Through that we had multiple contacts with Curtis.

Throughout the multiple year process they were so helpful and after 2 years of delays we finally had the perfect wedding in November 2022. All of our guests and wedding party were so impressed with the quality of the food and the staff.

I cannot recommend the Curtis enough. They made sure every step of the process was perfect.
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Lia R. Sent on 07/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue and best team!

The Curtis Atrium did a fantastic job hosting our wedding. The venue looked absolutely gorgeous and everyone thought the food was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. It was delicious and beautifully plated to match our elegant event. The staff was extremely attentive, timely, and made sure that my husband and I were taken care of along with our immediate family and guests. Lisa and Jorden did a fabulous job of organizing everything and ensuring that the day went without a hitch. They were communicative and so helpful every step of the way! Thomas was also so kind and made sure that we had everything we needed! They are all truly rockstars and I am forever grateful for all of their help and expertise!
Mary
Mary Sent on 12/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and highest level of service!

The Curtis Atrium is one of the most unique beautiful venues in Philly! We were looking for something more than just a traditional ballroom. The Curtis Atrium is such a cool beautiful space that we would highly recommend it. Constellation Catering is a top-notch cater and the food/service was so amazing. Amy from Constellation was so incredible to work with and helped us plan and execute such a wonderful day. Anytime I had a question Amy was quick to respond and very professional. The team had awesome ideas and had great servers to help us pull off such a great day. I was a little worried about having a wedding during COVID and wasn't sure if the service was going to be at the same level. This team blew away my expectations. Everyone was impressed with the food, service, and venue. The only small issue we kind of had was the space is an Atrium so we had some issues with echoing during the speeches, but our live band sounded amazing the entire night. I am sure there are ways to improve this. Most people didn't hear the echo, but anyone close to the person speaking did. This is probably something that could be fixed with the band speakers or work with the venue to figure out. Overall 5/5 amazing team and space. We had the best time and want to relive our wedding because it was so incredible and such a cool space.
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 11/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A stunning venue and dream team!

Our 10/19/19 wedding at The Curtis Atrium was stunning! We wanted to go with a more unique venue for our reception, and after looking at several venues throughout the city, we couldn't help but fall in love with the architectural beauty of the Atrium. We also loved the location in Old City, as it's a quick walk to several hotels and historic landmarks. Though we booked our wedding date before the renovations were complete, we had full confidence in the Constellation team and knew the space would look even better than before - and we were right! The bridal suite was so elegant and cozy and the perfect room for us to take a quiet moment to ourselves. The mezzanine level for cocktail hour is a beautiful, open space and offers awesome views of the main Atrium space. The Atrium itself is so impressive, and can easily accommodate 200+ guests with room to spare.

Leila, Alesia and Lauren were so kind and professional, and patient! I hit them with just about every possible question I could have asked, and they were always so prompt and thorough in their replies. The food and beverages were AMAZING and we loved that Constellation was so flexible in accommodating our guests dietary needs and helping us curate dishes and cocktails that aligned with our vision for our special day. The tasting experience was also a highlight of the planning process and was so much fun!

We couldn't have asked for a better venue to celebrate the start of our next chapter as husband & wife, and are so grateful to the Curtis and Constellation team for helping us make such magical memories!
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Christine Sent on 10/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue

We are still on cloud nine from our day and are so happy we chose the Curtis Atrium as our reception venue. The space itself is stunning, and paired with the experience and professionalism of the Constellation team, we were in good hands from the start.

We considered and toured quite a few venues in and around Philadelphia looking for a large space that could accommodate 200+ guests with lots of room for dancing. Knowing we wanted to get married in the summer, we were originally looking at outdoor tented venues but decided against it in case of rain or uncomfortable heat. The Atrium is beautifully sunlit with its glass ceiling, and with the greenery around the fountain, we felt like it was the perfect mix of outdoors brought in. We also knew we wouldn’t have to do too much in terms of decor -- you could add nothing to the space and it’d still be gorgeous. Even better is the location. It’s right alongside Independence Hall and across from Washington Square Park which was perfect for photos. There’s also a parking garage in the building and several great hotels within a short walking distance, making it easy to accommodate all the guests.

During the planning months, Leila, Lauren, and Gail from Constellation were always available to answer any questions we had – and we had a lot! We were the first wedding since the space was renovated and reopened under Constellation, and the team went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable each step of the way. All of our requests and needs were accommodated, and they also referred us to some excellent vendors which helped to bring the weekend together beautifully.

On the day of the wedding, the flow was absolutely seamless. The Constellation staff was a team of true professionals. Esther made sure we had some hors d'oeuvres and drinks in the bridal suite and would check in with us throughout the reception for anything we might need - we felt so honored to have such kind and personable people with us throughout the night. The food was incredible - we heard lots of comments about how it was the best wedding food guests ever had.

All in all, we could not have imagined a better team or venue.
Michael
Michael Sent on 05/04/2023
1 out of 5 rating

The Curtis Atrium

I would give the Curtis Atrium negative 5 stars if possible. I have assisted with the planning of 5 weddings over the past 10 years. My most recent wedding was my daughters at the Ballroom at the Ben in Philadelphia. My oldest son was married at the Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ. (both top notch venues). I'm a former restaurateur and currently teach culinary arts at a vocational high school. I've never dealt with a wedding coordinator as unprofessional as Lisa. She does not return emails, and if she does the email is always late. My wife and I met with Lisa, my son, and fiancé on Saturday, May 29th. I don't even know where to begin. For $250 per head on a Saturday, you would think everything would be top of the line. Not so. Three beers are offered, one IPA, Yuengling Lager, and Michelob Ultra. I asked if we could add two beers and was told yes with an additional cost. I asked if we could switch two of the beers and was told yes at an additional cost. The bar for cocktail hour and the wedding is not the premium package. Again, for $250 per head a premium bar should be a given. Most of the men in our family drink Crown Royal and my son wanted a Crown Royal Manhattan as a signature cocktail. I asked if we could swap out the Seagram's 7, which is a very low end whiskey, to Crown Royal. Of course I could, at an additional cost. Cordials were not even listed. For cocktail hour, there are a measly 8 passed hors d oeuvres. I asked if we could add 2 more. Of course I could, at an additional cost. The selections for beef on the dinner had prime rib and filet mignon for an additional $10. Here we are at that $250 per head saga. The room for the reception is an additional $3500. Lisa told us the room is sometimes dark in November. For an additional $2500 we could upgrade the lighting. Lisa was unfriendly towards me with these simple requests and replied several times "Ill have to check with my people" All of the wedding coordinators I've dealt with over the years did not have to "check with their people". Lisa also spoke negatively about Finley Catering when I told her my daughter was married at The Ballroom at the Ben, which was truly AMAZING! (very unprofessional). I'm saving the best for last. My future daughter in law asked Lisa at least 3 or 4 times to keep a soft hold on the date. Upon departure, my wife asked if there was a soft hold on the date. Lisa responded like she didn't even know what a soft hold was. She then proceeded to inform us that there was no soft hold and if anyone were to put a deposit on the date we would lose the date. Not even a courtesy phone call or email would be given. Today is Wednesday, May 3rd, and still no contact from Lisa after meeting with "her people" We met with Lisa with the intent of paying a deposit to lock in the date. My daughter in law left in tears. The venue is absolutely beautiful. However, The Curtis really should look at how business should be professionally handled. For the prices they charge, everything should be top of the line and MINOR requests should be granted without "checking with my people!!
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