The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia is a luxurious hotel venue for couples’ weddings in the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. This hotel features unwavering personal attention and service for couples on their wedding day, all while celebrating in magnificent ballrooms. Couples will find this venue located just across the street from Philadelphia City Hall.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can invite up to 400 guests to their wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia. There are ten event spaces and rooms for couples to choose from on their big day. Of these, there are three popular and glamorous spaces couples return to again and again. The Grand Ballroom features magnificent arches with marbled columns. There is an impressive crystal chandelier hanging over the center of the room with a glistening dance floor reflecting its light below. There are also smaller chandeliers throughout the room, French doors, and an overall color scheme of modern grays and white. The Petite Ballroom hosts up to 100 guests. Oversized windows in this space offer views of City Hall, while a high domed ceiling adds depth to the room. The Exchange is the hotel’s restaurant space, previously famous as the Grill Restaurant. This room features a more stately air than a glamorous one, as it boasts a large mahogany bar and open kitchen. Like the Petite Ballroom, The Exchange has windows overlooking City Hall and South Broad Street.

Services Offered
Couples can host any wedding or wedding-related event in this hotel venue. They are invited for their ceremony and reception, bridal shower, engagement party, and rehearsal dinner. Couples will find plenty of assistance from the venue’s staff, who works hard to ensure couples have nothing short of a dream wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia. There is an event planner for couples, assistance with lighting and sound, and help with set up and clean up. Couples can have their wedding cake baked by the hotel restaurant’s professionals. There are also accommodations and many choice getting-ready rooms, as this venue is a hotel. Outside vendors and pets are welcome in this space as well. To make transportation convenient for all guests, this hotel offers onsite parking, valet parking, and shuttle service. Available event items for the wedding include:

• Audio equipment
• Chairs
• Dance floor
• Decor
• Drapery
• Lighting
• Tables

Cuisine
Full bar service awaits couples at this venue. Bartenders can serve a variety of libations from an open or limited bar. The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia holds a liquor license for the service, and the venue offers a champagne toast for couples on their wedding day. For dinner fare, couples are invited in for tastings of potential menu items. They can choose their menu as well as their serving style, which includes options such as:

• Buffet
• Cocktail reception
• Dessert
• Family style
• French service
• Hors d’oeuvres
• Outside cake
• Plated
• Servers
• Stations

Accommodation
Couples and their guests can find luxurious guest rooms and suites waiting for them after the soiree. These rooms retain the grand elegance of the building and the city’s past while incorporating bold, contemporary styles and amenities. These rooms feature plush furnishings and stunning views, particularly in the suites and City Hall guest rooms. Many of the suites offer multiple rooms, perfect for the newlyweds after their wedding.