Arts Ballroom Catering and Events

My husband and I had our reception at the Arts Ballroom last week and it exceeded all of our expectations. Our events coordinator, Taylor, along with the entire Arts Ballroom team never missed a beat, thought of every little detail, and truly made our day so perfect. Guests have been raving about all the food, especially the cocktail hour. We couldn’t have asked for anything more in a venue!

The Arts Ballroom deserves more than five starts. My daughter's wedding was there this past weekend. From the moment they toured the venue with Taylor and all the correspondence I had with Taylor she didn't miss a detail. Taylor exceed all our expectations. The venue is truly beautiful and the food is exceptional. Mike our Maître D was so attentive to every detail of the night and always made sure there was nothing needed. The cocktail hour was amazing with all the food and décor. We had guests coming up to us to say they have never been to such a beautiful wedding reception and how delicious all the food was. The entire staff during the entire evening was absolutely the best not missing a detail. I even had John one of the owners present and he couldn't of been more gracious and attentive. The Venetian hour was above and beyond what I could have imagined. If you want to have an amazing reception and delicious food than The Arts Ballroom is the one, I highly recommend The Arts Ballroom.

Our wedding reception at The Arts Ballroom was nothing short of magical. The venue’s elegant charm and stunning decor provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. Getting ready in the spacious and beautifully decorated bridal suite made our pre-ceremony moments even more special. The staff were exceptional, ensuring every detail was perfect and that our guests were well taken care of. The Arts Ballroom truly made our wedding day unforgettable. We highly recommend this venue to any couple seeking a blend of historic charm and modern luxury.

Everyone went completely above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect, the food was amazing, and the space was exactly what we needed. I wouldn't have wanted to have our wedding anywhere else.

My husband and I recently tied the knot at the Arts Ballroom and two weeks later we're still getting daily texts/remarks from my friends and family about how fantastic the food and venue were. The dessert room was a tremendous hit with both the kids and adults, everyone has a different food-based memory as the Arts truly goes over the top when it comes to food. We had a number of folks with dietary restrictions and everyone felt the venue handled their needs well and delivered high quality food. We worked mainly with Taylor (after the original event specialist we were working with left the team between us signing the contract and us preparing for the wedding quite some time later) and she went out of her way to understand what was important to us, communicate what she needed from us, and coordinate with us when we wanted to ship a number of things to the venue as we live in NY (we shipped things and everything worked out great!). On the day-of she was always nearby and willing to help me get the wedding of my dreams, including having the chairs rearranged when I wasn't in love with the original design, making sure the chuppah was set up to our liking, making sure all the décor elements we brought were laid out according to our vision, and keeping me up to date on the schedule of the day. I have anxiety so having someone so attentive to my needs and communicative early on in the day melted away some of the anxious bride thoughts that popped up and made it so much easier for me to just enjoy myself and worry a bit less. Everything that was important to us on our day was perfect. One small thing was that when we were asked the flavor cake we wanted, we requested raspberry marble (and had menus indicating that flavor to our guests) but when we cut into the cake we noticed it was actually lemon pound cake. While we were disappointed, the flavor of the cake wasn't that important to us and we didn't put a big stress on it so we weren't upset longer than a minute as the rest of the day was perfect. Have your wedding at the Arts Ballroom if you want to have the delicious food-filled wedding of your dreams!

Do not hesitate to have your wedding at the Arts Ballroom. So many guests told me it was the best wedding they had been to. The food, decor, ambiance, everything is incredible. And our coordinator, Nicole, made the process a breeze! Truly could not have made a better choice!

We were married and hosted 165 guests at the Arts Ballroom in July 2023. It was truly a perfect day and the venue stood out to us from the first tour all the way through to many of our guests commenting on the ballroom from the stairs to the food and *especially* the dessert. Everyone that we worked with was extremely helpful and open to any of our unique ideas... including our flip cup ceremony entrance with our bridal party! Taylor was excited, responsive, and often volunteered to help me with things to make my week of the wedding so much easier. I would recommend Arts Ballroom to any couple!

This venue is so beautiful inside and has the perfect layout that we couldn't have asked for a better place for our wedding. It's also in the perfect location in center city Philadelphia.

The Arts Ballroom was the first venue we toured for my daughters wedding and we fell in love with the facility and the description of food service. It is so elegant with a modern look and just the aesthetic my daughter wanted. Afterwards, we toured another popular downtown venue but it looked so worn out and tired and just could not compare in any way. We canceled all our other venue tours and booked Arts Ballroom. It was the best decision we made. We had Alaina initially and then Taylor as our wedding coordinator. I did the overall wedding planning for my daughter and we were so amazed by how responsive Taylor was to answer our questions and was able to guide us on making the most of this incredibly beautiful venue. Emails were typically answered in a day and no more than over a weekend. After our menu tasting, we knew we picked the right place, as all of the entrees were fantastic. We didn’t get to try dessert because it is a full Viennese Hour with so many amazing stations and our guests couldn’t believe it. And that was after a cocktail hour of 32 different passed appetizers, top-shelf liquor and 3 chef stations that we selected. Our guests raved about the food and service during the wedding and still compliment us more than a month later on how fantastic it was. Seeing my daughter come down those beautiful stairs with all eyes on her to meet her father and then walk together to meet her fiancé in front of the beautiful fireplace covered with flowers was a beautiful moment. Also, the upstairs mezzanine was great to have during the cocktail hour and reception. The facility is just perfect. I truly cannot say enough good things about this venue and all the people who work here. Finally, the location on Locust St right off of Broad near City Hall provides the perfect spot for the iconic first look or other wedding photo of your choice with City Hall background. Our very large wedding party and extended family stayed at Cambria Suites, biggest bridal suites anywhere downtown which was only a 2 minute walk to the venue. Arts Ballroom was a dream to work with from start to finish and would recommend them to everyone.

We just had my wedding Friday June 16 and I cannot have asked for a better experience at the arts. Taylor and Michael were so hands on an absolute dream to work with. I have gotten text messages from my guest raving about the food especially the dessert spread. I wish I could get married ten times over. The staff was so amazing and kind and also. If you want a stress free day choose the arts ballroom!

There are absolutely no words to describe how truly amazing it was to have our wedding at Arts Ballroom. We had our wedding 3 months ago, and to this day, people are still talking about how they have never been to a wedding like ours! They couldn’t believe how beautiful the venue was, how much food was there, and how delicious it was! I had the opportunity to work with several event specialists. during our engagement and planning process, all of whom were great to work with. Whenever contacting anyone from the Arts Ballroom I received timely and informative responses. What truly made our wedding unforgettable was having Chris and Michael working with us during the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. They step by step walked us through everything to expect at the rehearsal and then was there to make sure everything went perfectly the day of the wedding. They were always at the right place at the right time and communicating with us, our families, our DJ, and their other staff members so everything ran smoothly. They were even there to fix my husband’s button on his tux that fell off about 2 minutes before our ceremony started. During our tasting, one of our servers was Maya, who I also found out was a bridal attendant. I requested to have her as our bridal attendant for my wedding and am so glad I did! She was so sweet and helpful during our tasting. On our wedding day, she was always there with a fresh drink or whatever else we needed, before we even knew we needed it. Like many others, we shopped for other venues before deciding on Arts Ballroom. There is absolutely no comparison for everything you get at Arts Ballroom in terms of quality, quantity, and price. On top of that, they make you feel like royalty on your wedding day! I hear of many brides that say they loved their wedding but they didn’t even have a chance to eat or enjoy the day because they were always running around and making sure everything was running smoothly. This will not happen to you at Arts Ballroom if you work with Chris, Michael, and Maya. I was able to enjoy cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert as well as dance the night away with my husband, all without worrying about anything! They were absolutely incredible!! Overall, if you want to have the most amazing and stress-free wedding in a beautiful venue, you need to have your wedding here!!!!

We were married here in March 2023 with about 125 people. We had an easy time planning as the staff were really responsive. As an out of state couple there was some difficulty scheduling tasting dates, which we could have made easier by requesting to start the process earlier. The venue also has accessories like table numbers, card boxes which reduced our total cost. Olivia, Chris and the entire team ensured the day went off great.

We got married at the Arts Ballroom in March 2023, and we had the perfect wedding day thanks to Olivia and all of the staff at the Arts Ballroom. We honestly can't say enough great things about this venue! The Arts Ballroom was the perfect space for our 140 guests. The ballroom itself is beautiful, so we didn't have to do much in the way of decorations or flowers. And you can't beat the location right downtown. We echo all of the other reviews that rave about the food - and there's A LOT of it! Our guests were all wowed by the seemingly endless choices in both the cocktail hour and the dessert room. Food was a top priority for us in selecting a venue, and the Arts Ballroom did not disappoint. Everyone on the staff was focused on doing whatever they could to make our day special. They were extremely accommodating to any requests we had, and Olivia was responsive in addressing all our questions along the way. The venue did a great job of coordinating every aspect of our day, and the best part was that everything was included - there were no additional fees or up-charges along the way. We would absolutely recommend the Arts Ballroom to anyone looking for a venue in Philadelphia. A month later, all of our guests are still raving about it and saying it's the best wedding they've ever been to!

We had our wedding at The Arts Ballroom on 12/16/22, and I don't know that I will even have enough space here to convey what a WONDERFUL venue this is! From the second we walked in for our initial tour, we knew The Arts Ballroom was special. The GM, Chris, was warm and welcoming and delivered on every promise he made, and then some! Here were a few highlights for us: -The planning process was seamless. Chris and Alaina were prompt to respond to emails and were always 3 steps ahead of us on planning. No detail was too small to consider and they noted every request I had and incorporated all of them into our wedding day. -The food! There was SO MUCH food and it was all delicious. We have heard from many guests that this was the best wedding food they have ever had. From the abundance of passed hours d'oeuvres, the cocktail hour stations, the amazing sit-down meal and then...the dessert ROOM! I especially loved that our guests were presented with a menu during our wedding and didn't have to make their meal selections ahead of time. Huge crowd pleaser! -The staff: I don't know that I have ever worked with a more professional, polished, and kind group of people. We, and all of our guests, were waited on hand-and-foot throughout the day. The team took special note to care for some of our elderly guests, too. All of our guests complimented the interactions they had with the staff. The bartenders remembered people's drink orders, and there were even a few fun surprises that the staff threw into the day to make us feel extra special! -The actual venue is gorgeous. It is spacious (we had 170 people and had plenty of extra room to move around, and a large dance floor in addition to space for our 11-piece band). It has the perfect mix of old Philadelphia charm, with the new, clean, polished look. I wish I could get married here all over again so I could experience the magic of the Arts Ballroom over and over! It's a hidden gem in the city, and you won't regret having your event there.

I highly recommend having your wedding at The Arts Ballroom! We booked the Arts Ballroom in December 2020 and got married in June 2022. We booked the Arts Ballroom because of the location in the city, the beautiful room with the grand staircase, and all the food options that they offered. What we got was so much more than we could have ever imagined. The staff was a delight to work with, in particular Alaina and Chris. Alaina answered all of our questions in a timely manner, and when she wasn’t available to help us with something, someone else always was. Alaina offered smart suggestions and helped coordinate with the seating chart, decorations, and our food and drinks options. Chris was our day of coordinator. He made sure that everything ran smoothly, that we never had an empty drink, and we got to eat dinner because Chris loaded up several plates with different options for us. My bustle on my dress ripped and Chris was there right away with safety pins for my sister to fix it. He also got our parents, bridal party, and anyone else we needed for specific things like the cake cutting, tour of the dessert room, etc. Besides the amazing room and staff, the food was so delicious. We told our guests to come hungry because the cocktail hour included passed hors d'oeuvres and 5 food stations. We had a buffet for dinner with beef, chicken, and seafood options, plus pasta and vegetables. Finally, the star of the night…the dessert room. We had our wedding cake, but in addition to this, there is a whole room dedicated to dessert. There was a chocolate fountain, assorted candy, cotton candy, cheesecake, milkshakes, waffles, a donut wall, and so much more. It was like we were in Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Our guests could not stop raving about all the food options! The best part of all these options was that everything was included! We didn’t have to pay an upgrade for the stations or dessert room. Plus, top shelf liquor is included in their regular package, it isn’t an upgrade. The Arts Ballroom even had a couple of surprises for us as bride and groom. It was so fun to have these little extra surprises since you plan the whole wedding and know everything that is going to happen. Overall, I would recommend the Arts Ballroom to anyone getting married. The price you pay is a steal compared to other venues in the city. However, the quality of service and food are not lacking because of that. In fact, they far exceeded our expectations. My husband and I hope one of our friends get married there so we can enjoy a wedding at the Arts Ballroom as guests. If we had to do it again, we’d choose the Arts Ballroom every time!

We hired The Arts Ballroom for just our ceremony actually! But I would also highly recommend them for both the ceremony and reception! Such a stunning and beautiful venue in the city. The staff was so accommodating with us visiting the venue, and also for rehearsal! They allowed our dog to be the ring bearer which was so important for us! I'm so grateful they allowed us to do that! The aesthetic is exactly what we were looking for, and they also gave us full access all morning to the suites upstairs for the bridal party and the groomsmen! My husband said they were even nice enough to give the guys some coffee as they were waiting for the bridal party to arrive! Pictures here are also so gorgeous! 10/10 recommend! They were super responsive anytime I had a question and were there when I needed help! And helped organize anything with the other vendors the day of the wedding!

We got married at Arts Ballroom on 5/27/22 and it was absolutely amazing from start to finish. From our first meeting with Alaina we knew that Arts Ballroom would be our dream venue for our wedding. Alaina was quick to answer any and all questions I had during the planning process. The staff was amazing on our wedding day and very attentive to my husband, our guests, and myself. Alaina, Mike, Ed and Sheena were so great! I couldn't have imagined a better crew to help us organize our wedding day.

Wow, wow, wow!!!! What a magical weekend it was for us, our family, and friends at the Arts Ballroom! Simply put, it was absolute perfection! I couldn't have imagined how special and perfect the day was going to be! Everyone was over-the-top, they outdid themselves. I've been to many wedding venues and the Arts Ballroom sets themselves apart from the rest. The food, hospitality and service was top notch, something me and most of my guests have never seen or experienced before - it was endless!!! They truly go above and beyond to make your event so enjoyable, STRESS-FREE (I didn't even know that could be possible at my own wedding) and memorable...it couldn't have been a better day!!! My husband and I, family, and friends will cherish the memories created at the Arts Ballroom for the rest of our lives. The comments, texts, and phone calls continue to pour in from Saturday raving about the wedding. I would be remiss if I didn't personally thank the AMAZING STAFF! Thank you to CHRIS for planning the event and having the most incredible staff, COURTNEY for making sure everything came together, OLIVIA for being the best bridal attendant, MIKE for being the most attentive and detail oriented maitre 'd, ED the captain for making sure the event was executed flawlessly (and it sure was), PETE for keeping the drinks flowing and making the best cocktails and CHEF GEORGE for putting out the most undeniably delicious spread of food that anyone has ever seen!!!! The amount of food in addition to the variety at cocktail hour was mind-blowing. Every person I talked to couldn't believe the stations/displays they were seeing and that we were going to have a dinner service still lol. To all of the other STAFF MEMBERS that worked the event, you didn't go unnoticed! You're like the little elves working tirelessly in the background to ensure everything is smooth and steady. Last but not least, the owners; JOHN, MAGGIE, BILLY, TIM, and VINNY. I can't stress enough how exceptional the weekend was and we're so grateful for everyone that played a part in it! We can't thank you enough! Thank you! With love, The BooBoo's :)

Let me start off with saying - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE. We worked with Alaina in planning our reception here at the Art's Ballroom. I first fell in love with this place the moment I saw pictures on The Knot. The process of planning the night was made so easy with Alaina's speedy email responses and in-person meetings. The day of was just a DREAM. Us and Alaina covered every single detail of the night from when cocktail started to the last dance alone on the floor. This place is a place you do not want to pass on. We have received SO many compliments about how beautiful the venue was, how much food was offered, and how delicious the food was. The staff are exquisite and one-of-a-kind.

I don’t even know where to begin to explain how incredible Arts Ballroom and their team is! My husband and I got married there on October 9th after multiple delays/pandemic changes (all of which Arts worked with us on seamlessly). Through the changes, the wedding was much anticipated and it did NOT disappoint. From Kayleigh answering every single question along the way and guiding us through the process, to Chris, Nikki, Olivia, Raul, and the rest of the staff making our day absolutely flawless and fun, we just cannot get over how incredible it all was from start to finish. There were surprises throughout the night from the venue that made the night even more special than it already was, our guests are still talking about the food days later, and we are reliving our night looking at photos and gushing over just how beautiful the venue was. This was without a doubt the wedding of my dreams and Arts Ballroom made that vision come to life, but it was the people that work here that really make the entire process and the wedding night the most special event of your life. Arts Team - we cannot thank you all enough. You guys went above and beyond for us. We felt so special and loved all night. Thank you for giving us a carefree, flawless, SO FUN, absolutely incredible night. We love you!!!!!

We were just married there and the process was really easy. Kayleigh (the coordinator there) was great about answering all my questions over about 50 emails leading up to the day and made the whole thing go seamlessly. I was planning the wedding myself instead of using a wedding planner and the Arts Ballroom made it really easy and worry free. And the venue is beautiful!

The Arts Ballroom is a beautiful place, my son and his wife had an evening baby shower on August 7,2021 and it was stunning. Alaina was their coordinator and she was excellent in every way possible. The food was excellent service was superb could not ask for anything more. Guest were stunned when they arrived to the venue and have been letting my son and his wife know how beautiful the venue was and asking where they were located this is hidden gem. So that you Alaina for your superb service. Pamela Hanks & Shaheeda Summers

The Arts Ballroom is a stunning wedding venue! After postponing our large wedding ceremony and reception due to the pandemic, my husband and I were finally able to celebrate our love with our family and friends in July 2021. The Arts Ballroom accommodated us through two date changes and they were responsive and caring throughout the entire planning process. Alaina was our day-of coordinator and she was a tremendous help on our wedding day and all throughout the planning process. She always answered my questions in a timely manner, provided suggestions and recommendations to help us plan and was dedicated to making us feel like VIPs. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the bridal suite was perfect and came with its own personal bathroom. The cocktail hour, dinner and venetian hour food was out of this world! All of our guests kept telling us how delicious everything was. They do not skimp on quantity or quality. The bartenders, doormen, and waitstaff were also top-notch. Our guests said that almost before they asked a waiter would come and provide assistance. My husband and I along with all of our family and friends are thoroughly impressed with the ballroom and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality and classy venue - thank you!

I got married here in June of 2021. Right after the city opened fully after COVID. We had to postpone our wedding from December due to the shutdown. I will say during that time, they were not accommodating at all. It was pretty difficult but it was a difficult time for everyone. They were going to charge me to move the wedding a full year because they couldn’t sell my date? But if I moved it six months I wouldn’t be charged. Didn’t make a lot of sense. So my husband and I decided to get married in six months…and forgo our winter wedding dream. After that it was a little rough getting to the wedding in terms of communication. Lots of ‘I misspoke’ about big things like wedding count and final payment but I’m overlooking that and trying to give grace through the COVID times of our wedding planning. The wedding itself was perfect. For all the troubles and tears they really did deliver. The venue looked beautiful and the staff set up my centerpieces for me since I didn’t have a planner or anything. Everyone that worked the day of the event were fabulous. Super accommodating and friendly. The food. I can’t say enough about the food. It was unbelievable. Everyone could not stop talking about it. No one will leave hungry and everything is amazing. The cocktail hour had so much food that I had to remind my guests there was a sit down dinner to follow. And the desserts. Words don’t do it justice. It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. My guests kept telling me they were in heaven. I will say…I thought the place was pricey but after actually doing the day, it was worth every penny and then some. So even with all the headache leading up to the ceremony and reception, I still give this place five stars. It’s beautiful (I barely decorated because I didn’t want to take away from the look), food was phenomenal, staff was almost over accommodating the day of. Great place to get married. And I thank them so much for making the day the best.

The Arts Ballroom was the perfect venue for our wedding! An impossible to beat location, amazing staff and an unbelievable amount of quality food! The space is gorgeous in its own right so does not require a ton of additional decor which was a huge plus for us. Alaina and the entire Arts team made the planning process a breeze and everything went off without a hitch on the big day. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us! I highly recommend the Arts Ballroom for a center city wedding!

Best event spot! They go above and beyond to make your day feel extra special.

We cannot thank the Arts Ballroom enough for hosting such an amazing wedding for us! Everything was absolutely incredible from start to finish. They were very accommodating and we were so blown away by the end result. The amount of food was UNBELIEVABLE! We toured many venues and nothing compared to what the Arts Ballroom offered. Our guests have not stopped raving about it! They complimented how wonderful the staff was and mentioned it was the only wedding they have been to where the staff also took drink orders table side. The venue itself is so beautiful and does require much decorating at all. It truly is a hidden gem! Kayleigh, our coordinator was so incredible and helpful throughout the entire process. She responded to emails very quickly and stayed on top of everything for us. We highly highly highly recommend the Arts Ballroom!!!!!

If I wrote everything I loved about having my wedding at the Arts Ballroom, I would be on this site for the next three years. Atmosphere-wise, this venue was BREATHTAKING. It truly is a hidden gem in the middle of Center City. The decor and ambiance is just perfect, you don't have to add anything to make your big day beautiful. The food is beyond incredible, every single one of our guests raved about not only the dinner, but the dessert room as well! It was a huge hit, especially the donut wall! The staff was incredibly accommodating; we were an out of state couple and they did everything they could to make the whole process easier for us. Alaina deserves an award because she truly made the entire process so easy for us. And the price is incredibly fair, especially considering everything you get in the package overall. Honestly, there is no other place to even consider for your big day; we cannot thank the Arts enough!

Absolutely flawless! We had our wedding at the Arts Ballroom and it was the best choice we made out of all our vendors. We originally had 5 venue tours booked throughout the city, but when we met Kayleigh and toured the Arts Ballroom, we cancelled the remaining four and booked with them the next day. Kayleigh was a great event coordinator, was always available for questions, emails never went unanswered, and without a doubt, made the weeks leading up to the venue and the day-of run so smoothly. We (and our guests) were blown away by the in-house catering provided by the Arts Ballroom. When we first met Kayleigh and saw the list of food options, I asked “How many butlered hors-d’oeuvres of the list of 30+ do we get to choose?” I didn’t believe her when we said we get all of them, and I still thought otherwise the day before the wedding. No, it was true, we got all of them (plus additional stations). The kitchen staff had no problem cooking perfect main courses for all 180 of our guests. Later in the night all of a sudden the dance floor was clearing and we went to find out why (I mean, Love 77 was keeping everyone dancing all night so far!), and then we saw the dessert room. Quite literally, we found all of our guests splurging on desserts. I don’t want to spoil it all, but make sure you somehow save room for it. Lastly, the staff were a complete step above what I could have expected. Waiters / waitresses constantly filling our guests’ water glasses, taking alcohol orders from the table, and always being present and able to help. We were also provided with a personal attendant, and she knew what I needed before I even had the chance to think of it myself. You might be a little hesitant due to the layout of the room, but trust us, compared to everything the Arts Ballroom will do to make your night unforgettable, this will not be an issue at all. Best of all, compared to the other popular venues in the city, the Arts Ballroom was more affordable and allowed us to have our wedding in the city, which was one of our main goals.

We had a great experience from start to finish. From their manager/owner and our coordinator (John and Alaina), to the awesome desert station...it was perfect. The space was great for us (220) and we think that is the max size before it would get too crowded. The service was great, everyone worked hard during the reception and our guests were well taken care of. The cocktail hour had great appetizers, and they were all around the room. There is one large bar (we had 3 bartenders), and the bar service was great. One thing we suggest is if you have less than 200 guests, get an additional sky bar in the same room as your reception. The setup of everything was great, they treated us well, food was very good...overall we loved it and we highly recommend the Arts Ballroom.

The Arts Ballroom is hands down, the classiest and most elegant wedding venue. My husband and I were so extremely pleased with everything, as were our guests! In particular, they were all completely blown away by the food, especially the deserts! So many people came up to us and said that it was the best wedding they have ever been to! All of the staff were extremely professional and easy to talk to. They were very attentive at all times and everything went so smooth. Alaina, our coordinator, was very quick in getting back to us whether through email or phone calls. She took care of everything! I wish so much that I could go back in time and relive this amazing night. It was completely magical. You will certainly not be disappointed with an Arts Ballroom wedding!

We had our wedding here in October. A few things my guests have said: best food I’ve ever had at a wedding, super attentive service, more food than I’ve ever seen at a wedding, i wish i could have eaten more but there was so much food i couldn’t get to it all, gorgeous venue, how have I never been to a wedding here before? This place is literally a hidden gem. Felt like a five star experience for not only me but also for my guests. If you want to wow everyone and love a city venue, this is the place!

We could not have been more thrilled with our May 2019 wedding at the Arts Ballroom. We had both our ceremony and our reception on site. I'll begin with the space: The grand staircase and chandeliers make the space feel so elegant. Unlike many of the ballrooms we visited as potential wedding sites that seemed kind of stuffy and stodgy, the Arts Ballroom feels modern, bright, and clean. We had 199 guests and the tables didn't feel cramped or crowded and there was plenty of room for the dance floor. Also the suite upstairs for the wedding party is spacious and was really nice to have before the ceremony. The staff: Kayleigh was our on-site coordinator and she was outstanding. She responded to emails promptly and the answers to my requests were always to the tune of "no problem!" or "it's already taken care of." When I asked more detailed questions she always gave comprehensive, detailed answers. She was truly excellent and made the process seamless for me, my husband, and our families. Thank you, Kayleigh! The day of event staff was also super helpful and really friendly. A few guests have mentioned to me that they were really impressed with the staff - the team was efficient and delightful! Finally, the food: Holy smokes. The cocktail hour was unreal - I highly recommend the seafood station. My husband and I were too busy greeting guests to sample all of the cocktail hour food and we have some serious regrets about it! I've been to many weddings, enough to know that I shouldn't expect a perfectly cooked piece of beef at dinner. However, that is exactly what our guests received! A friend commented that the his beef entree was better than what he'd had at Butcher and Singer (a high end steakhouse in PHL) the week before. I was lucky enough to sample all of the entrees (chicken, beef, fish) and they were all delicious. The dessert room is what really knocked everyone's socks off - fondue, s'mores, cotton candy, cannolis, Federal Donuts....and this is all in addition to the cake from Isgros! The day after the wedding we stopped by to pick up some gifts, signs, family photos we had used as decorations. The Arts Ballroom team had packed everything up neatly for us. I have been at weddings when at the end of the night the bride and groom realized...wait, we have to get this stuff out of here now? How are we going to get this stuff home?! The fact that we didn't need to worry about that stuff on our wedding night was so nice - and indicative of the level of service you can expect from a wedding at the Arts Ballroom. I cannot speak highly enough about our experience; we are so glad we chose the Arts Ballroom for our big day!

The catering team and venue was just perfect for our wedding. I had never been to an affair here, but it was recommended by a colleague at work. So, we stopped by to check it out. They are fully set up and the venue is clean and beautiful. Kayleigh made planning so easy - scheduling tastings, suggesting room layouts, working event planning and day of management. She had the full support of the owners and a great catering staff that truly seemed to enjoy what they do. The food was excellent! Appetizers were abundant and delicious. As our guest count came in, they made adjustments to ensure best flow and service. And, they fully accommodated my last minute requests - never a problem, always with a positive attitude. I was totally comfortable using Kayleigh as our wedding planner. She understood our vision, took the lead, and executed flawlessly. Elegant venue, with a friendly, skilled team. Perfect afternoon.

We had our Wedding Reception at the Arts Ballroom in October of 2018 and having been raving about it ever since. We have already recommended the Arts Ballroom to 2 personal friends and are more than excited to recommend it to everyone we talk to. To be honest we thought that we had found our venue before we visited but we both knew once we walked out that The Arts Ballroom had the perfect combination of Character, Location and Value. What we did not fully understand was the level of Service that we would receive leading up to and the night of our Wedding. The Character of the bar, the entrance via the stairway and the fireplace cannot be beat. You would never expect to walk into a full-blown ballroom in the heart of Philadelphia but our guests were all hit with the “wow factor”. As for value we did not think that we could afford the Arts Ballroom until we met with the team and they helped us personalize the night’s offerings. The team (Kayleigh (event planner), Chef Billy, John the owner and Katerina our personal assistant the night of the wedding) were so accommodating and we were able to personalize our event to reach a price that honestly beat the high and low-end competition. NOONE had a clue that we had cut back on some of the offerings. Our guests raved about how much food was at cocktail hour, how beautifully it was displayed, and how good it all tasted! The bar was the star of the night as it offers all high-end spirits and they were able to make all of the drinks that our guests requested. We were personally blown away at the tasting that they invited us and our parents to. At this point; we had signed a contract and paid a deposit, but they BLEW US AWAY with the personal touch that was frankly unexpected that night. They let us try 6 combinations of meat and fish, served wine and made us cocktails! The Chef Billy even came and sat with us and helped us finalize our menu. He appreciated our love of steak and noticed that we did not have a carving station at the cocktail hour so added it to our contract (free of charge) and worked it himself the night of our Wedding. They were so receptive to our suggestions and requests; whether it was food or booze. We still feel in debt to the generosity of The Arts Ballroom and hope that everyone can share our same experience. We are so confident that you will have an equally amazing experience using The Arts Ballroom now grab your phone, call (215) 621-8561 and ask Kayleigh what dates they have available!

Our wedding at Arts Ballroom was everything we could have hoped for and more! My fiance Steve and I were set on getting married in the city, which can be pricey. We did our due diligence and shopped around, but compared each place against Arts Ballroom - the pricing we ultimately received for the location and what was included was EXTREMELY reasonable. We initially signed our contract with an Event Specialist named Mallory, who left the company soon after. Our transition to working with the next Event Specialist, Alaina, was very easy and smooth. Alaina was attentive throughout our entire planning process and very responsive. The night of our wedding was absolutely perfect - everything went smoothly, not to mention the dessert spread was to die for! We highly recommend Arts Ballroom for your wedding celebrations!!!

As soon as we saw the Arts Ballroom we were in love with it for our ceremony. The space is absolutely stunning. The fireplace, the chandeliers, the windows - it's all incredible. We also loved working with Kayleigh. She made things so simple. Whatever ridiculous question I had, she was on top of it. She helped us so much with absolutely anything we needed, was happy for us to come into the space a couple of times beforehand, and even let us borrow umbrellas when it started to rain. She really made planning our ceremony so beautiful. We were so pleased with how smooth and lovely our ceremony was, and that was in a large part thanks to her. We're so pleased we went with the Arts Ballroom!

The Arts Ballroom far exceeded our expectations for our special day on Oct 6, 2018. We cannot say enough about the venue and specifically, John and Alaina! They were absolutely WONDERFUL to work with; answering all of our questions quickly and thoroughly, accommodating all of our requests and simply going above and beyond to make sure our wedding was perfect. Our guests were so impressed with the beautiful venue, outstanding staff and delicious food. We received nothing but rave reviews. Thanks to the Arts Ballroom, John and Alaina for making it such an incredible experience!

We had an Awesome wedding at the Arts Ballroom. Aliana and John made our day fabulous. Our guest raved about how delicious the food was especially the cocktail hour and how beautiful the space was. The staff was so pleasant during the reception and we highly recommend this venue. Nov 2018

I had my wedding at The Arts Ballroom, under the new ownership of John and his brother. From the very beginning, John was very accommodating with the packaging and pricing. After we booked the date, our event specialist Alaina Pacella was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! She was what every bride wants. Quick with responses, resourceful, and devoted. I could tell Alaina treated this wedding like it was her own. She found a way to make all of my 'extra' requests happen without any hassle. (free soft pretzels delivered to guests as they left, sparklers, extra food requests..ect.) During the reception, Alaina and John both worked tirelessly to make the event fabulous for everyone! They communicated with my other vendors before and during the event to make sure I didn't worry about a thing! It is very rare to have a venue owner work during a Saturday night wedding. That proves how devoted he is to his clients. Our reception ended with a HUGE dessert room which was one of the highlights. All of our guests continue to rave about the food at our wedding. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone wanting to get married in the city. I chose this venue because it was the best package I saw. The venue itself is very clean and fresh looking; as many others look dirty and worn down.

The Arts Ballroom is a magnificent hidden gem in the heart of Center City! If you have every dreamed of getting your City Hall wedding shot, look no further this is the venue for you. The ballroom is absolutely stunning, modern but traditional, with high ceilings and amazing lighting. The venue space flows perfectly, and the set up is amazing. The venue has tons of detail that makes it a unique and gorgeous ballroom that your guests will not forget. Beyond the space, the staff are the nicest people I have ever work with. From day one, they made it clear that their purpose was to make our dreams come true. They never said no anything and worked with us to build and menu/contract that fit our dreams. The food was delcious and there certainly was no shortage. I rarely hear people rave about food at weddings, but my guests could not stop talking about how blown away they were. From the cocktail hour filled with lamb chops, sushi, paella and more, to the dessert room with every sweat you could ever dream of including a smores station and donut wall, no one left hungry. Even better was the beautiful bar and amazing top shelf alcohol. The best part of the venue is the amazing event staff. Our coordinator, Alaina, was the nicest most professional person and made wedding planning the least stressful thing ever. She was always so calm and reassuring, and made sure that we had nothing to worry about. She was fabulous at being in contact with all our vendors, and made sure that I never had anything to stress about. She is extremely responsive on email/phone, and always followed up on all our questions. On wedding day she was somehow always everywhere she needed to be, and made sure that we had the best time ever. She checked in with our parents frequently, and really made everyone at the wedding feel cared for. The servers and bartenders were extremely professional and great at their jobs, and had fun the entire night. The owners are great and are very visible, they make sure to attend your prep meetings and they are present for the event to make sure everything runs smoothly. The Arts Ballroom far exceeded any expectations I had for our wedding, and I cannot rave about it enough. It is truly a special place, and any couple would be beyond lucky to get married here! I cannot wait to have a reason to throw another party so that I can have it there!

If you are looking for your “dream venue,” Arts is nothing short of spectacular. From day one, their staff sat down with us and since my husband and I are true “foodies” - they honed in on making sure we had a glamorous cocktail hour and their chef prepared amazing dishes (picked tableside) for our guests. The venue was recently renovated and we received so many compliments on the architecture, lighting, and sheer glamour the venue provides. Although i loved my florist (and certainly went “modest” flowers) - the venue is so beautiful - you don’t even need to adourn every table with centerpieces and flowers. Alaina was our wedding coordinator - she was patient, kind and answered all requests promptly and in a manner that was clear - she was trying to ensure our big day was ours and perfect. I could not give this venue - it’s people and the FOOD a higher rating!!! Xoxo - Chris and Nick

As soon as I stepped into this magical venue I knew this was the place I wanted to get married. You can't beat the elegance in the room and requires very little extra effort to make it look spectacular. The Arts Ballroom was purchased months after I signed the contract for my wedding. Having a new wedding coordinator/staff and catering company half way through the process can certainly make one nervous however this staff knocked it out of the park. Several aesthetic change and the big undertaking of redoing the kitchen was accomplished on time. All changes that occurred only made our night more fantastic. Our wedding coordinator Alaina was a delight and was there for any and every little question I had every step of the way. The night of our wedding the staff could not have been more accommodating, professional or helpful. Our guests raved about the cocktail hour food (we highly recommend the bacon bar.. people went nuts for it!) If you're looking for an elegant venue in a bustling location with great food and drinks served by a fabulous staff this the place to check out!

This is the spot for weddings! My husband and I toured several places in the area before settling on Arts Ballroom. The location is perfect. His family is from central PA and unfamiliar with the city and they had no problem getting there and parking. Don’t be worried about older guests or those requiring special access. They can accommodate. All of our vendors raved about working with arts ballroom and commended our choice. Their decor allows you a lot of freedom with your own choices. The setting is beautiful! The staircase and chandeliers create a breathtaking backdrop for our entrances. Our coordinator, Kayleigh, was top notch and helped us keep on schedule with all the things we needed to do. They handle everything (except flowers and entertainment) and run like a well-oiled machine. The space is great, especially with the secondary cocktail area. Those that want more conversation and drink can hang out in the other room and those wanting to dance can stay in the main ballroom. The food was excellent (!!!) and your guests will not go away hungry, that is a guarantee. They have a great spot upstairs where the bridal party can relax before the event starts. They were also extremely accommodating with drink selection and even purchased a few cases of my husband’s favorite beer to serve and it is usually hard to find. Start and end your venue search here.

While I did not end up choosing this venue due to location reasons, I still felt the need to write a review to express how great Mallory was. Mallory was so accommodating and willing to work with me. She was quick to respond to my emails and I know that she would have made the process very seamless. On top of that, the ballroom is absolutely beautiful!

We could not have found a more perfect setting for our wedding than Arts Ballroom. The day was perfect from start to finish and the staff at Arts Ballroom, along with Feastivities Catering, helped make it that way. The venue was flawless, everything was set up perfectly. They were very flexible and helpful in terms of setup, communication, and allowing us to drop off certain things ahead of time for the caterer. The venue is beautiful, close to several transportation options, walkable from countless hotels, and was even walkable from our church. This venue has everything to offer, and was such a hidden gem tucked away right in the best part of the city. We are so grateful to Jormas and the rest of the staff at Arts Ballroom for helping make our dream wedding a reality!

My husband and I had our ceremony and reception at Arts Ballroom on 6-18-16. This venue such a hidden gem! It is absolutely stunning and is located in the perfect spot, right in Center City Philadelphia. The staff, especially Jormas, was extremely helpful and made sure everything went flawlessly from the very beginning planning stages until the last song of our wedding night. The venue is gorgeous on its own and does not require much decoration. They also work with you to find the best preferred vendors for your taste and budget. We could not be more pleased with the service and accommodations of this venue!

My husband and I got married on 5/29/15. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Arts Ballroom! The venue is so elegant and beautiful. The staff and specifically Gail and Leila were so helpful and accommodating. Any doubts or worries I had during the planning process melted away instantly since I knew that we were in good hands. They are true professionals and are amazing at what they do. We received so many compliments on the night of our wedding from our guests and people are still telling us how beautiful everything turned out. The food was exceptional and service the same. Cocktail hour is very impressive and the Mexican station was delicious. Very efficient and high quality! I would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking to have a perfect, elegant, beautiful wedding reception!

After looking at several venues we stumbled upon the Arts Ballroom. The moment we stepped into this venue we both looked at each other and instantly knew this was where we were going to have our October wedding. From the beginning, Dan Dutch, our STARR Events Coordinator, was absolutely fantastic. He was so flexible with our schedules and helped us immensely throughout the entire process of planning the ceremony and reception. We gave him our vision, he ran with it, and helped create the most perfect day. The venue needs little decoration because it is breathtaking on its own with a gorgeous staircase - you'll truly feel like a princess on your wedding day. It's split into two rooms - one for the cocktail hour and one for the reception. Works out perfectly! The day of the wedding you won't worry about a thing because the staff has it completely taken care of. We did DIY centerpieces and the staff graciously set them up for us and placed them on the tables. (I've been in weddings where the venue will not touch your centerpieces). Dan walked us through every second of the day and made sure everything ran smoothly. Once the ceremony was over they were so kind and constantly had a new glass of champagne in my hand. I couldn't have asked for a better venue or coordinator (they go hand-in-hand by the way) for our Wedding. It was perfect!

I couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect setting for my wedding. I had about 110 guests and the space was perfect. It felt intimate while spacious. People are still talking about the food and how good it was - Stephen Starr is the caterer. The planner at the venue was on top of everything and very easy to work with which made the entire process painless.

From the initial planning stages to the big day, Jennifer Kelly, my contact at Arts Ballroom, went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day went off without a hitch. The venue is extremely beautiful and Stephen Starr catering ensured that the food was amazing. I would recommend Arts Ballroom to any bride looking to get married in the city of Philadelphia. They worked with our budget to ensure that we had an amazing event that we could afford.

The Arts Ballroom did an absolutely phenomenal job with my wedding from the day I contacted them to see the venue and every step of the way until my wedding day. The contact person, Jennifer Kelly, was extremely friendly and accommodating. Every question or request I had was met with a "yes" and the venue as well as Steven Starr caterers (the preferred caterer) came through with every promise! I had special food requests (I am Greek and asked for some Greek dishes to be included in the menu) and everything they made to meet my request was fantastic! I can't say enough how wonderful and easy they made the planning process for me and I received endless compliments on the food, the service, and the ballroom all night! I VERY highly recommend this venue.

We loved this space and was the best treasure we could've found after we found out our original space was closing. This space is so unique and doesnt disappoint.

What a beautiful venue! It has a very fresh and clean look. The chandeliers are GORGEOUS and we loved the furniture in the lounge area! We took a tour with the event planner, Jennifer, and were very pleased with her enthusiasm and professionalism. She was very willing to accommodate to our busy schedules! We highly recommend the Arts Ballroom!

My fiance and I were interested in learning more about the Arts Ballroom for our wedding. Phone calls go to a random voicemail with no message, emails took days to get a response. Finally once we made an appointment, Jennifer never showed up and gave us some lame excuse about how she was inside with other customers (mind you the building is a locked and we had an appt). While we were waiting, we called her but got no response. Supposedly we were supposed to come in and find her. REALLY? Be forewarned! Totally unprofessional.