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Cescaphe Weddings

4.8
(230)best-of-weddings

1412 Mount Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA

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About This Vendor

Philadelphia's Premier Wedding Brand

Cescaphe is Philadelphia's premier wedding brand. Founded by Joe and Andrea Volpe in 2003, the business has grown from a small company producing dream weddings at Cescaphe Ballroom, to a team of trend-setting experts coordinating extraordinary celebrations at seven distinctively unique, gorgeously appointed venues throughout Philadelphia. Today, Cescaphe orchestrates over 800 weddings annually at Cescaphe Ballroom, Tendenza, Vie, Down Town Club, Water Works, The Lucy, and Franklin's View. Learn more at http://www.cescaphe.com .

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue, Park, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner2012 Best of Weddings Winner2011 Best of Weddings Winner2010 Best of Weddings Winner2009 Best of Weddings Winner

Cescaphe Weddings Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/10/2022 by Addie N
We had an incredible experience with Cescaphe! Jimmy and Nikki were absolute professionals and worked so hard to make our night a dream at The Lucy. Even though Cescaphe is such a large company with so many weddings we felt the process was sup...
er individualized while also making the decision and planning process super easy and non-stressful. Our guests still talk about the food and atmosphere of the whole evening and that it was the best wedding they have been too!
Reviewed On 5/06/2022 by Lindsay B
We had an amazing experience hosting our wedding at Vie! Everyone at Cescaphe made the planning process so easy. Joanna was our event coordinator and she was such a pleasure to work with. No request was too small for her and she truly wanted to...
make our day special. Planning a wedding is stressful, but Joanna and Cescaphe definitely took a lot of that stress away for us. The wedding day itself was perfect, they set everything up so beautifully and made our vision a reality. Our guests have raved about how amazing the food was. Daniel, our maitre d, was so professional and accommodating. We loved our wedding at Vie and would definitely recommend Vie or any Cescaphe venue to others.
Reviewed On 4/29/2022 by Jacky M
I was a Covid bride who started out with a date at Tendenza and ended at the Lucy 2 years later on 4/15/2022. To say my wedding was a dream come true is a understatement. Everything was more then I could have ever expected and done beautifully....
The food was beyond amazing and SOO much of it. The staff went above and beyond for everyone especially myself and my husband. There was not one thing that was not handled perfectly! Franko even got me fried Oreos before i walked down the aisle because I was so excited for them! Truly the best day of our lives and I could not recommend this company and venue more!
Reviewed On 4/01/2022 by Amanda M
I have dreamed of being a bride since I was a little girl, as many of you probably have as well. When I say that the girl's at Cescaphe blew me away, I mean WOW! They were Amazing. I was contacted by a sales associate named Lisa who was absolut...
ely AMAZING from the start. She personally met me for my tours (which included every venue because I am a self proclaimed bridezilla). She was so patient with me through my dozens of emails and calls frantic about when and which venue I should choose. She walked me through the process and held my hand the entire time. I even got to see her again when I went to the Cescaphe U. I cannot wait for my big day to come. I just know I am in the best hands and could not be happier with how wonderful this team was to me.
Reviewed On 4/01/2022 by Lauren M
I have heard so many wonderful things about Waterworks and how gorgeous the weddings are as well as the food being absolutely delicious. We had inquired to set up a tour to host our ceremony and reception there due to the great reviews we've he...
ard as well as the beautiful grounds and waterfront. Unfortunately, this was not our experience. It started okay with a few emails inquiring then planning a time to talk on the phone/schedule a tour. I never received a call when they said they would and no one contacted me for three weeks via email, voicemail,etc until I had to reach back out saying I never received contact. It took a total of five weeks to get a tour. I had to state twice in the same email thread what venue I was interested in before I got a tour. I wasn't told who would give me the tour or who to ask for etc. I was unaware it wasn't going to be with who I was emailing with. The lack of communication already made me nervous but with the city opening back up I just assumed everyone was booked and overworked so I didn't want to make any judgements giving the benefit of the doubt. We had planned to do all of our tours in one weekend, this was our second tour. We arrived, no one introduced themselves, started the tour, asked if we wanted to see outside, how many people we had and then began. The tour in total from start to finish even sitting down going over all that was included was less than 15 minutes. It felt very rushed, they had no knowledge of whom I had been in contact with. I asked questions about handicap accessibility (extremely important) and the response was "oh we would handle that" without any further explanation. The tour guide seemed way more interested in describing how delicious the food was and how beautiful the venue was. When asked questions on pricing they did not know the ceremony fee or any other fees. The tour guides demeanor, lack of attention or understanding of my vision or questions really made me feel very uncomfortable. We had been on three other tours that weekend and it was a COMPLETELY different experience. I left this tour completely shocked at how unprofessional it all was. We heard that Cescaphe throws beautiful weddings however looks over the needs of the individual and runs it solely as a business and we also have heard the opposite. I truly believe this could be based on the individuals doing the tours or initial contacts via email or phone. It bummed us out that our first exposure was so negative we wouldn't feel comfortable moving forward. I did send an email to the company in which Betsy herself personally called me ( I have not engaged with her prior) and she was very apologetic and explained this is not how they conduct tours and unsure why any of it occurred. She did explain that the tour guides don't have access to pricing. However, I inquired multiple times about pricing prior to the tour via email that I didn't receive which I was under the impression I would receive at the tour. Betsy handled everything so well and offered another tour to myself personally. I am giving two stars because of her professional nature but unfortunately from start to finish every individual I had contact with was not anything that we expected.
Reviewed On 3/04/2022 by Stefanie N
I got married at The Down Town Club on 2/18/22 and it was the absolute best day of our lives! Since signing our contract to our wedding day, we could not have asked for anything better. The whole process was so smooth . We worked with Maia wh...
o was PHENOMENAL! She always answered every question I had and made sure that everything was just as I had envisioned. Day of the wedding was an absolute dream, they took care of every little detail and made sure that we were taken care of all the way through. Our Maitre d was outstanding and would always make sure that we had a drink in our hand and would check in on us constantly throughout the night. The food was amazing and the venue was stunning. I cannot recommend enough!
Reviewed On 1/25/2022 by Danielle M
I got married at Cescaphe Ballroom on 1/21/22. I usually do not write reviews but I felt compelled to because the staff at Cescaphe were absolutely FANTASTIC! My wedding was an absolute dream from planning to the actual night! Literally perfect...
10/10 recommend!!!
Reviewed On 1/20/2022 by Lauren P
I don't even know where to begin because Cescaphe EXCEEDED our expectations. My husband and I got married at Vie and being a Cescaphe bride was better than I ever could have imagined. I felt like a princess the entire night! When we first decid...
ed we wanted to get married at Vie, Cescaphe sent us a list of vendors which made our lives so much easier. All of the vendors communicate with Cescaphe so that was one less thing we had to worry about. We began working with Joanna O'Donnell a few months prior to our wedding and she made sure that every single detail was taken care of. There were many guests, including myself, who have celiac disease and Joanna met personally with the chef to ensure that everything was labeled accordingly and they even made our wedding cake gluten free so that I could enjoy it as well. When we first walked into the ballroom, we were blown away by how amazing it looked. Everything was PERFECT! We have been married for almost 1 week and our guests are still raving about the food and the venue. From cocktail hour, to dinner, to dessert, everything was beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked. I seriously cannot recommend Cescaphe enough. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure the bride and groom are happy all night long. It was truly the best day of our lives, thanks to Cescaphe, and especially, thanks to Joanna.
Reviewed On 1/18/2022 by Amanda M
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Cescaphe Ballroom on 1/8/22. Cescaphe was wonderful! The Ballroom is such a beautiful venue, the food is amazing, our event managers Bella and Andrew were so attentive, and it was all in all just a w...
onderful night! As a covid bride, the planning process was.. not fun. We had to postpone our original date, and then we ended up holding our wedding at the peak of the highest surge of Covid cases seen over two years into the pandemic. We are so grateful to Cescaphe for being flexible with us as we navigated this tough situation and being so easy to plan with. We had to redo our seating chart every single day for the two weeks leading up to the wedding and Bella was so on top of all these changes and made sure all the table settings were perfect, rearranging the tables making sure the room never felt too big and there were no empty chairs. She and Andrew were also so dedicated to making sure we had a perfect day. They were one step ahead of us all day and made sure my husband and I had a fresh drink and plate of food at every stage throughout the night. They were so on top of the timeline making sure everything was perfect. Our parents also loved all the VIP attention. Our (very large) bridal party had the best experience and loved the pre-cocktail spread Andrew and Bella and the staff put out for us. Every single guest has given us so many compliments on the service, food, and beautiful venue. Cescaphe is the best! We are filled with so much joy and laughter looking back at our wedding- thank you Cescaphe, Bella, and Andrew!
Reviewed On 1/18/2022 by Juliette B
I was a Cescaphe bride myself in 2018 and thought they did a great job for my wedding. However, I think Cescaphe has changed tremendously in the past 4 years and they are not the company that they used to be. I have been a guests at multiple Ce...
scaphe weddings since 2018 and unfortunately the food and the service are not the same. They quality of the food has gone down, the service has been absolutely terrible at some of the weddings and the couples I know that have dealt with them recently expressed that they have been very hard to work with. I was the maid of honor at my sister’s wedding and they were impossible to work with when trying to re-plan a wedding because of COVID.
Reviewed On 1/04/2022 by Monica H
My husband Daniel and I got married at The Lucy on October 30, 2021, and our expecations were significantly exceeded. From the time we signed the dotted line to the time we left the reception, the entire process was absolutley seamless, stressf...
ree, and enjoyable. A HUGE shoutout to our amazing coordinator, Jimmy DiGuglielmo. He was so organized and calm throughout the entire planning process and at the reception. Our guests were blown away by the service, the food, the venue...you name it, they were raving about it! He made our reception everything we could have dreamed of and more! I know I can speak on behalf of my parents when we say how amazing you and the Cescaphe group were to work with! We would absolutley recommend them to our friends and family who are planning their wedding in Philadelphia.
Reviewed On 12/28/2021 by Monica A
Hands down the best in every way possible. We had our wedding at the Lucy which is located right outside the iconic brad street photo spot. The venue was like being at an exclusive concert hall that was modern and elegant. Acoustics were amazi...
ng - our band sounded incredible. There is a stage which made it the best. The location is perfectly nested within all of the center city hotels for your out of town guests as well as bars and fun sites. IT's attached to the Cambria so it's even easier to stay over as the wedding couple. The Food is the best. Everyone says it but it's true. Our guests complimented how great the cocktail hour was - that it's out of this world, an hour and half and has something for everyone. The drinks were top shelf. The reception meal was incredible too - hot and delicious. The planning staff is remarkable. We had Jimmy at the Lucy and he was a joy to work with. IT is 100% worth the investment - HIGHLY recommend!
Reviewed On 12/23/2021 by Elissa W
We had our wedding with Cescaphe at the Water Works Engine House. It was lovely! Cescaphe is fantastic to work with and makes everything super easy. Everything went super smoothly and without stress. The day of, we had both our event coordinato...
r and a personal maitre d', both of whom were fantastic. They were super attentive, and made sure we were appropriately fed and taken care of the whole night, so we could focus on enjoying ourselves. We highly recommend Cescaphe and would absolutely choose them again!
Reviewed On 12/21/2021 by Jackie C
We had an absolute amazing wedding! Everything was perfect -- from the food at the cocktail hour, the entrees & desserts! Our service was fabulous as well! We received countless compliments on how well run and organized everything was. I want...
to thank Jessica who made the planning process SO easy! She walked through all of the wedding details and we had her complete trust throughout the whole process. We leaned on her for suggestions, and she definitely did not disappoint. She saved us so much time and stress and we could not thank her enough! Ed, our Maitre De was also amazing! He made sure we enjoyed cocktail hour, always had a drink in our hand & continued to check up on us. Both Ed & Jessica made our night so special, and we are so grateful! If anyone is looking for a venue & vendor -- look no further than Cescaphe! I would recommend the whole team, Jessica & Ed to anyone!
Reviewed On 12/01/2021 by Jake B
We’ve attended at least a dozen Cescaphe weddings, and they were all so fabulous. Choosing Cescaphe was an easy decision from the start, but we were not prepared for the impeccable care and service taken to ensure our wedding day was perfect. ...
The venue was easily the most streamlined & simple part of the planning process. Even our details meeting was fun, exciting, & special. The food, drinks, and service were unmatched, in addition to the venue being absolutely stunning. Our day was truly perfect, and we must credit two absolute rockstars who made it go off swimmingly- Bella D. & Andrew G. To say these two are professional is the gross understatement of the century. They made us feel as though we were family with such genuine happiness and excitement. They made sure we didn’t have a single thing to worry about, except enjoying our time with family & friends and making sure we had food in our stomachs and drinks in our hands. Any potential issue (minimal and unrelated to the venue itself) was handled with calm and ease by these two and their fabulous staff. Our families and bridal party felt so welcomed & taken care of. I could go on forever about the attributes of Bella, Andrew, the staff, & venue- but I’ll end by saying thank you to Cescaphe for being the best in the business and creating a truly unforgettable experience for us. 10/10 would recommend.
Reviewed On 11/22/2021 by Amanda S
We got married 11/19/21 at Tendenza and I am feeling such a high still. It was truly the most magical day and night and I just cannot believe it's over. Everything was amazing. All the details were ON POINT! The staff was simply the BEST! They ...
were so kind, helpful and accommodating. They truly do it all right and have this work down to a science. We worked with Kathleen and Ramsey for the night and both was seriously incredible. I'll never be able to say enough positive words. My only regret is that I didn't take the time to eat the incredible food our guests are talking about. Wishing and hoping we get invited to a wedding there in the very near future so I can enjoy myself on a different level! Thanks for all the patience during the crazy postponing and talking me off a ledge once or twice. It was sooooo worth the wait and was everything we ever dreamed of...AND MORE!
Reviewed On 11/19/2021 by Sabrina G
We got married 10/16/21 at Tendenza and it was exactly what we hoped for and more! The stage is a perfect space for a live band and plenty of dancing on the dance floor. The modern, chic interior complemented our lush florals perfectly. Our gue...
sts raved about the quality and quantity of the food! And we got sent home with plenty of leftovers! At times we wish responses could have been more timely during the planning process but we know everyone has been doing their best in the wedding industry with COVID and we always had a point of contact who made sure our questions were addressed. We wish we could live the day over and over again because it was such an awesome time! The cake was gorgeous and customized to exactly what we requested. Joanna was excellent! Highly recommend working with Cescaphe!
Reviewed On 11/18/2021 by Meghan O
My husband and I got married at the Cescaphe Ballroom Nov 5, 2021 and special thanks to Bella and Andrew for making our wedding an absolute dream. It was everything we could have hoped for. Both Bella and Andrew were one step ahead all night, c...
atering to our every need. With Cescaphe I did not have to worry about a single thing. Everything was taken care of and for that I am so thankful because we got to enjoy the entire day without any stress. The details, the professionalism, the food, the venues and vendors -everything was PERFECT. Do not hesitate to book Cescaphe for your wedding. You will not regret it! Also would like to shout out Cescaphe's concierge services and associated vendors: Beautiful Blooms (florist), Capelli and Trucco (hair and MUA), Cescaphe Trolley (transportation) who all were a huge part in making our day magical! Thank you again!
Reviewed On 11/11/2021 by Sharon H
When you ask your daughter if her wedding reception was everything she wanted, and she responds "and more" you know the Lucy was flawless in every way. From Jimmy, our event manager, to the staff, to the beautiful venue, every attention to det...
ail was handled with the utmost care and professionalism. I would recommend the Cescaphe Lucy to anyone!
Reviewed On 11/11/2021 by Amanda T
Not very impressed with their service. The bartenders were rude and were wearing their masks under their chin, they definitely had a bad vibe which is very strange for a wedding. Appetizers were good but dinner was just OK.
Reviewed On 10/26/2021 by Lynn B
The biggest disappointment from our wedding was working with Cescaphe. All of our vendors were very understanding when we were rescheduling except for Cescaphe. I will start by saying don't trust anything they say. We originally had our wedding...
scheduled for Sep 2020, but knew early on that an indoor wedding will not be happening and tried to reschedule it as soon as possible. Cescaphe said we would have to pay a lot more (for 2021 prices) and after a lot of back and forth and heartache, we decided to move it to a Friday. We thought that would be the worst of it but things never got better. We were told that they will work with our minimum (since we had booked pre covid, a lot of our family lives abroad, and cases were on the rise right around our wedding and the mask mandate was reinstated in Philly) but were charged the minimum 3 days before the wedding. And to make matters worse, we were told that it would be ok to leave our things in the coatroom at the venue and pick it up at a later time. When we picked it up, almost half of the items were missing. We had a call with Joe to try to understand what happened but nothing came out of it. They do not care about their couples at all!
Reviewed On 10/23/2021 by Devon L
Real review from a reasonable bride: I had such high hopes of Cescaphe after being a guest at several weddings.... and I will never see them in the same light again. Maybe covid just brought out the worst in this wedding company but our experie...
nce was not one of butterflies and excitement. We originally booked The Lucy for 11/2020, when COVID started and things were looking grim I tried to be proactive and move the date-- I was told at that time to sit tight because they weren't dealing with us yet. So we did just that, then when it was our turn they offered us dates at the Lucy in 2022, or Feb 2021 which wasn't far off and felt unrealistic but I tried to be optimistic. We booked it for February to be optimistic and eventually ended up having to move it again. At that time we were offered even later dates at the Lucy or we could switch to their outdoor venue for October. We wanted to do right by Cescaphe and so we postponed again and this is where it all went downhill. We had to first pay additional fora park rental fee and the venue, which lacked so many things The Lucy had. We complied and moved forward. When we went to see the venue for the first time it didn't look like the stock photos-- the bar was broken, there was drapery thrown up on pillars haphazardly, there was a bridal suit that was a shed, the grass was over grown and there was bird poop on the floors so needless to say we were disappointed. We had many questions on that tour about what we could and couldn't do and every question answer was " we will get back to you." It often took weeks for them to get back Truthfully that is a horrible business model and they need to better educate the ones that are on site and helping clients. We ultimately hired an outside event designer to help elevate this space. She and her team were faced with so many obstacles from this venue. The owner, Joe Volpe was not easy to work with through the whole process. We ended up missing out on a few of our rental items because near the end of the planning process Joe wanted to be in control of the rentals, and then dropped the ball letting down the client. This is not how you run a business. He refused to let them set up early on the day of the wedding, although the space was empty but offered them to come on Thursday to set up. Mind you, my wedding was on Saturday, so the wedding on Friday was going to get all my decor ideas on my dime... again this just isn't how you run a business. When the class action suit came up in regards to Cescaphe, I was contacted and I wanted to stay positive and declined being involved and I regret that decision. They are a wedding pumping company, who has very little flexibility to their venues and ultimately only cares about the money. If I could do this again, I would have left Cescaphe completely out of my wedding day and used EVERY other vendor who worked with us to make our day truly special.
Reviewed On 9/15/2021 by Nicholas F
WARNING! Make sure you read all of the bad reviews before booking an event with Cescaphe. My wife and I are part of the long list of Cescaphe victims due to Covid. Rather than handle the situation with some understanding, Cescaphe chose to ceas...
e communication and steal our $5,000 deposit. We were forced to find another wedding venue, and although the loss of $5,000 hurts financially, I am thrilled that is all Cescaphe got out of us. During such difficult times, Cescaphe has decided to put so many couples through hell as they continue to thrive. They are a horrible organization, and I strongly urge you to spend your money elsewhere.
Reviewed On 8/19/2021 by Alexis F
Best wedding venue company in the city. Hands down. Trust me when I tell you, hire them and you won’t regret it. The whole team is awesome. But, in particular, we worked with Katie Wiswall and she is truly amazing. She helped make our day so sp...
ecial. She was so attentive, accommodating and really just made the whole process seamless. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
Reviewed On 8/01/2021 by Meredith M
We had our reception at The Lucy, and it was the most perfect night we could have ever imagined! Cescaphe was amazing to work with, especially as we navigated postponing our reception date twice due to Covid. Our event manager, Nikki, and maîtr...
e d', Vince, were incredibly professional and organized. The food, service, and flow of the night were absolutely outstanding! The entire event was done with such class! We would recommend Cescaphe to everyone getting married!
Reviewed On 7/18/2021 by Liz A
Like so many other 2020 couples, we had to reschedule our wedding 3 times, and eventually change locations. We were originally booked for Cescaphe Ballroom on 4/10/20 and had two Ballroom dates after that before moving to Cescaphe's new outdoor...
Franklin's View venue on 6/18/21. Throughout all of the changes, Lisa Lucke was absolutely amazing in every way. She was always honest with us and supportive, giving us advice on dates and keeping us up to date with capacity changes in the city. It was clear that her priority was making sure that we would have the wedding we wanted and planned, rather than settling for anything less than dream wedding, which I really appreciated. By the end of the process we were joking that we felt like we had been friends for years and that it would be weird not to talk on the phone regularly anymore. After our third date (4/10/21) at Cescaphe Ballroom had to be postponed, we made the call to move to Franklin's View. Our event manager Katie S. was awesome. She answered all of our questions (and there were a lot because the venue was new, we had never seen it before, and there weren't many pictures available online) and would always make time for a phone call with me. She helped us make changes to our original menu, cake design, and ice sculpture. Our day of manager, Mary, and our Maitre D, Daniel, were likewise incredible. Mary and Daniel made sure that everything was perfect and the night flowed smoothly and on time. Our families and bridal parties still talk about how awesome Daniel was. He always made sure we were well taken care of, bringing us personal plates of cocktail hour food while we were mingling with guests, and always made sure we had whatever drink we wanted in hand. The venue itself was magical and stunning. We got so many compliments from our guests. I originally had some hesitation about moving our wedding to Franklin Square because it is a public park, surrounded by lanes of traffic, but any concerns I had faded away the moment we arrived. There were no issues with noise from the park or the street, and our guests loved being able to go over and ride the carousel and take pictures by the fountain. The venue also had stunning views of the Ben Franklin bridge. All of the food and drinks were excellent, and we were BEYOND OBSESSED with our cake and ice sculpture. They were more beautiful than we could have imagined. Although our wedding was not at the venue we originally selected, we could not have been happier with how everything came together and with our wedding day. We truly had the best day and the Cescaphe wedding of our dreams!
Reviewed On 7/08/2021 by Christine G
Cescaphe is truly the best wedding venue you could ever ask for. Everyone would always ask me how I did it postponing my wedding 5 times due to the pandemic and my answer was always because I am lucky to be getting married at a cescaphe venue. ...
Everyone was so accommodating through out the entire process. Lisa is absolutely amazing and always went above and beyond when I had to post pone multiple times. She would answer my calls at all hours and was so understanding and patient with me when I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to postpone or not due to not wanting to have too many restrictions. Nikki, my day of event manager was the absolute best and made the last few months of wedding planning so easy. Any question I had she always had the answer immediately therefore I never ever had to stress that anything was being missed. She thought of absolutely everything. Our night of maitre’ d, Franco was so awesome. My husband and I were blown away at how well we were treated the entire night, he went above and beyond to make sure we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. The whole cescaphe team treats you like you are family. I finally ended up getting married at waterworks on June 25, 2021 with absolutely no restrictions and when I walked into my wedding it truly was breath taking and exceeded absolutely all of my expectations. All of our guests can not stop raving about our wedding and one guest put it perfectly, “absolutely off the charts.”
Reviewed On 6/22/2021 by Brian K
Our Water Works wedding last weekend was phenomenal! The most beautiful wedding I've ever been to. Our day of coordinator Katie was so great and so accommodating. The staff at the venue was also very gracious and attentive to everyone. The sche...
dule went off without a hitch. We've received so many compliments about every aspect of the day. Cescaphe was also very accommodating when we needed to change our date due to Covid and worked with us on pricing when our guest count changed. They are a strong group of wedding professionals that goes above and beyond.
Reviewed On 6/09/2021 by JV V
I started planning for my wedding in early 2021 and I am so glad I did not pay much attention to the more recent negative reviews and chose the Cescaphe team for my wedding.... my experience thus far has been so unbelievably wonderful, I felt t...
he need to add my notes in case anyone else was worried about the recent reviews. The Cescaphe group has gone above and beyond to ensure I am happy, prepared, and ready for my big day. The team spends extensive amounts of time planning with you before your big day. Betsy and Devan are an absolute pleasure and I cannot imagine trusting this big day with any other team. I'll be back to leave a review next year once my wedding is over but I expect it to be no different than this.
Reviewed On 6/09/2021 by Kim O
Amazing wedding and company to work with! They were so accommodating to work with during Covid helping us change our date, location and several other details throughout. The day was absolutely perfect and the entire staff was amazing to work ...
with including Dana, Katie, Betsy, and Emily. Our maitre’D Joseph was phenomenal and helped make the event amazing. Every detail is handled with care by the staff leaving the bride and groom to truly enjoy their wedding. Highly recommend using a Cescaphe location
Reviewed On 6/02/2021 by Brielle J
If I could I’d give Cescaphe zero stars. I was so excited to have my wedding here, but they stopped communicating with us during the pandemic. We called and emailed Lisa many times, but she never got back to us. They stole our $5000 and we are ...
so disappointed.
Reviewed On 5/03/2021 by Marissa P
Most amazing wedding ever
Reviewed On 4/22/2021 by Fabian R
We booked a wedding that they were not able to deliver due to COVID restrictions yet they refuse to refund us our deposit. We booked and cancelled only a few months after, without them doing any work for us other than show us the venue and exch...
ange a few emails. Philadelphia still is not allowing indoor catered events so they could not have given us the wedding we were paying for at The Water Works. They also refused to work with us and honor our rates for a later date. Find a place that actually cares to do the right thing. They have been so slow to respond to our refund requests that we have been now going on a month of trying to get any sort of communication from them.
Reviewed On 3/05/2021 by Cynthia L
I give them ZERO stars! Awful company. They received money from all wedding parties and stole it! Terrible service ! They stole $5,000 from me! I cannot understand how they have a 4.9 rating. I used your website to find them and what a scam! J...
ust awful people! Philadelphia was completely shut down, we had no meetings, no menu selection, absolutely no service to us at all and were rude on the phone. I cannot understand how they feel entitled to hundreds of couples' deposits! When a wedding is suppose to be a happy joyous time, Cescaphe ruins that for sure!
Reviewed On 3/05/2021 by Alyssa L
Absolutely terrible. I was supposed to get married at Cescaphae Ballroom in August. Philadelphia was shut down and Cescaphe was forced to stay closed. They had zero outdoor options at the ballroom. We wanted to get married at Cescaphae in Augu...
st and they could not provide the service that we paid for. We had NO meetings, menu selections, table linen choices, absolutely nothing. They refuse to give back our deposit and every other couple’s deposits that I’ve spoken to. The fact that they feel entitled to this money is disgusting. Please do yourself a favor, and do not choose to get married at any Cescaphae venues.
Reviewed On 2/24/2021 by Alexandra B
I always dreamed of having our wedding at the Water Works, so booking with Cescaphe was an easy decision. They then blew us away with the great communication, pricing and options for our special day which was a HUGE bonus! Being a COVID bride h...
as not been easy but Dana and the Cescaphe team has been nothing but accommodating and understanding. From answering me later in the evening to being patient as we changed our date multiple times it really has been the best COVID bride experience. I can't wait till August to celebrate our new wedding date safely!
Reviewed On 1/28/2021 by Lorie Z
Being a bride during COVID has been one of the most challenging and stressful times in my life. CESCAPHE and especially our sales manager Lisa have been in constant communication with us during these difficult times. When it was time to postpon...
e our February 2021 wedding, Lisa made the process and decision making so easy. She made me feel like I was talking with someone in my own family and her guidance and reassurance has been so helpful through all of this. I couldn’t be happier that we booked with CESCAPHE. Looking forward to our May wedding
Reviewed On 1/27/2021 by Tyler J
Would give zero stars if it was possible! This is a terrible company. Not only do they lack any type of class but they do not have the common decency to respond to emails that we have been sending them for months. Unfortunately we were schedule...
d to have a 300 wedding at one of their venues and obviously with Covid-19 that is not possible anymore. They REFUSE to respond about giving us our initial deposit back. It is sad in a time when so many people are hurting, and our other vendors understand that they refuse to refund us our money even though we can’t have the wedding we were promised by them. Shame on your CESCAPHE. No one use their venue’s! Much better options with good people out there.
Reviewed On 1/27/2021 by Tavi M
If I could give 0 stars, I would. We were so excited to book with Cescaphe pre pandemic. They appear to be a great price for what you are getting. What they don’t tell you is that they will be unresponsive, non negotiable, and unfair when it co...
mes down to it. We booked Vie for a 400 person wedding in the spring. Obviously with covid that would not be an option. We asked if we could scale down to 50 people and do a fully outdoor courtyard ceremony. They would not accommodate due to our original minimum. We then asked what are other options were to get married on the same date. They didn’t offer us anything of interest and said the force majure in our contract will not hold up for a global pandemic, and they refused to refund our deposit. It has been several months and no one will respond to us.
Reviewed On 1/07/2021 by Arielle K
We could not be happier with our decision to book a Cescaphe wedding. As a newly engaged couple, we couldn't wait to tour every single venue but due to Covid-19 restrictions that made it nearly impossible. We spoke to Alexa our incredible sales...
manager who answered every single one of our questions, and then some. My fiancé and I made the decision to book a Cescaphe venue (Tendenza) completely unseen. All of the Cescaphe venues are absolutely breathtaking, so we decided in a 2020 world, the location didn't matter and what we were really buying was the Cescaphe brand. It truly is the staff, food, and customer service that will make our wedding spectacular and have made our wedding planning process a breeze. Due to Covid-19, we understand that nothing right now can be certain. Although we are hopeful, that we will get married this October at Tendenza as planned, we are confident in Cescaphe's thoughtful contingency plans and safety procedures that our wedding will be perfect wherever it is! The Cescaphe team truly treats you like family and there is no other team that we would rather work with. Wedding planning is always stressful but I've always felt in great hands with Cescaphe since day one. A special thank you to my rock stars Alexa and Victoria! You two go above and beyond. Thank you for the countless emails, phone calls, and advice. I feel so lucky to be a Cescaphe bride. It was the easiest decision, I've made since saying "yes" to my fiancé!
Reviewed On 12/30/2020 by Jackie M
As a covid bride, this has been such a stressful time and I cannot thank Cescaphe enough for being so accommodating and helping us with postponing our special day.  I am nothing but grateful for Cescaphe’s attentiveness, expertise and being so ...
trustworthy throughout this process. Postponing our wedding was one of the hardest things we’ve had to do and Cescaphe has truly made this craziness bearable.  Thanks to the cescaphe team, we are now looking forward to celebrating on our new date even more and cannot wait until that day is here!
Reviewed On 12/23/2020 by Kaitlyn C
I can’t believe next week I’ll be celebrating my second wedding anniversary! Last year it was so exciting when my husband and I went into town, and strolled past the Lucy and saw a beautiful couple celebrating their special day! It brought me s...
o many emotions of thinking how amazing our day was and how lucky we were, but as we all know 2020 hasn’t been kind and unfortunately due to the governors orders we won’t be able to do that this year. Through this 2020 experience if we have learned anything it is to be more grateful - so we want thank you Cescaphe for the endless hours you spent and personal time you gave to us! You give every couple such a unique and unforgettable experience. The wedding you gave us was beyond any of our expectations. You really do make dreams come true. I can’t wait to see all the future brides and grooms celebrate their wedding day! I know you’ll make it even more magical then they could ever dream of!
Reviewed On 12/01/2020 by Christina V
Our wedding was originally planned for 275 people at The Lucy, but with the pandemic things quickly changed (twice!). We saw that Cescaphe was offering an outdoor microwedding option (up to 50 people) in Vie's Courtyard and we knew that's exact...
ly what we wanted if we couldn't go with our original plan especially since we did not want to postpone. On the day of, the plans changed again(!) because of the cold and rainy weather, and because our wedding was so small we were able to move indoors following all the city restrictions. Even though we never planned for having the wedding indoors, the place was still so beautiful! Through the whole process, Cescaphe was great to work with. They were super understanding and extremely considerate with our concerns with COVID-19. Dana was our Event Manager and she was awesome. She helped the day go very smoothly and I am grateful for that. Just like every Cescaphe wedding, the food was sooo delicious! I do wish we were able to have our big wedding at The Lucy because I know that would have been amazing! But I'm very happy with how the microwedding turned out and happy that we were still able to celebrate at one of Cescaphe's venues. I think it's worth it to spend a little extra at Cescaphe because of all the great things that they offer within the price and their top of the line service!
Reviewed On 11/25/2020 by Amanda B
I am not rating Cescaphe based off the wedding but instead of the lack communication. I always dreamed of having my wedding at Cescaphe, so when the time came I could not wait to tour. Due to covid, I understand the communication would be rocky...
at first because of the staff needing to help with the brides who already had their weddings planned. However, when the time came, we toured Tendenza and Waterworks. My fiancé and I fell in love with Tendenza and we asked if we could book for 2022. The coordinator told us we could not because they did not have 2022 pricing (understandable) but would have it by September/October. In September, we emailed the lady back and she stated they still didn’t have pricing but we were “penciled in” for our date. A couple weeks later, we get an email stating we are going to get a call about Tendenza. Thinking “finally we can put money down,” we were told we couldn’t have the place for our date anymore and had to pick a new venue (either the Cescaphe Ballroom or Downtown). We were upset but gave several dates and times to see the places. After several emails, we got one email back stating our times/dates did not work. So, we sent two more emails for new dates and times and NEVER got a response back, so we gave up. For a top company in Philadelphia, there was no communication at all and no urgency to keep us. We will we’re willing to pay a little more because we heard great things about Cescaphe. However, do I want to even try to attempt to have this type of service on my wedding day? Absolutely not. I am really not the type of bride to care about a lot of things but to feel disrespected by being promised a place and then not even help us out decide on another venue made me feel like we were worthless. I know other people were having problems with the company, including brides who already booked with them. Hopefully they can fix this issue before it gets worse.
Reviewed On 11/16/2020 by Eliza J
I believe I am in the same boat with a lot of covid brides who booked a wedding through Cescaphe when I say the communication was non-existent. I didn't have it nearly as bad as some brides but booked a Nov 2020 date. Was not hearing back about...
trying to book a 2021 date even though I was trying to be proactive. I was told to get in touch in a few weeks while they prioritize canceled weddings which I respect and understood. Waited a few weeks and had to follow up a few times but finally got a new date for 2021 back in June. I had to read about their covid plans through googling them and stumbling upon random articles and social media posts about their updated micro wedding venues. We finally had to make a decision to keep it in Philly or not and tried to contact to see if there was other plans in place if we couldn't do our normal 150+ head count but got nothing. We found a venue in NJ and emailed Cescaphe to cancel and still never heard back. My advice would be to not book until things go back to normal. I know from experience how great a Cescaphe wedding can be but to not have any type of communication for the one of the biggest days in your life was disheartening. My sympathies are with the entire wedding industry during this time but my fiance and I would have just appreciated some communication
Reviewed On 11/13/2020 by Cindy C
Horrible customer service during a pandemic, heartless. When a bride has to cancel her wedding three times and then ultimately has to cancel because her wedding as planned at the Lucy for 200 guests can not be accomodated due to state regulati...
ons deposits should be given back. The communication was awful, and once the cancelled wedding date passed we have not been able to contact anyone. Stay away, seems cescaphe has gotten too big and no longer cares about their wedding couples. Heartless!
Reviewed On 10/12/2020 by Samantha B
Through the uncertainty of pandemic wedding planning, the Cescaphe team provided amazing support, communication and accommodations. Our original Tendenza wedding moved to the most gorgeous Girard College. From the venue, service, FOOD (If you k...
now, you know), Cescaphe is simply the best!
Reviewed On 9/11/2020 by Jessica B
The help I received from Cescaphe was outstanding. I have postponed my wedding twice now and my husband and I decided to plan a small micro wedding at The Courtyard at Vie. We planned this in a month with much help and support the micro wedding...
was absolute perfection and we had help every step of the way. We still have our BIG wedding planned for July 25th 2021 and we cannot wait to continue our work with Cescape.
Reviewed On 8/07/2020 by Mary Kate Z
Top to bottom it was top notch service. I don’t have a single negative thing to say. Food was dynamite. Service was unbelievable. Venue in itself was gorgeous. Cake was exactly as I had envisioned.
Reviewed On 4/26/2020 by Emily B
My husband and I got married at Water Works by Cescaphe in June 2019. We cannot say enough great things about this event great. From start to finish they make the entire process seamless and simple. I had decided not to hire a wedding planner w...
hich I was hesitant about at first. However, with their planning teams and your own personal wedding coordinator at Cescaphe, I didn’t even miss not having the wedding planner. The days leading up to the wedding were stress free due to their perfected scheduling. They seriously think of EVERYTHING! The wedding itself was flawless. There is not a single thing that went wrong. Our day of coordinator and maître d were phenomenal. There was no favor or request that they couldn’t satisfy. The bride and groom and important family members such as parents and grandparents had their own waiters so that their day was as stress and worry free as possible. Having our wedding at Water Works was the easiest but best decision we made in planning our wedding. When getting married in Philadelphia, Cescaphe is the only way to go.
Reviewed On 3/23/2020 by Sara S
Holy Moly, Cescaphe was AMAZING!! We had our wedding at the Down Town Club right before all of the CoronaCrazy. They were just tremendous. They handled the last minute cancellations with professionalism and compassion and reminded us that we we...
re a team. They were SO prepared and helped us be organized at every step of the way from the drop off date in advance of the wedding so we didn't have to stress to the clean up and break down of the function - including delivering leftover food to our hotel!! The setting for the wedding was absolute perfection. The city of Philadelphia never looked so gorgeous as it did outside of their big glass windows. And the color scheme and the clean, modern, ballroom is just amazing to behold. And don't get me started on the food!! It was epic!! We had so much and are still receiving compliments!! Also - not only did we have a staff member dedicated to getting us food and drinks all night but each set of our parents had THEIR own staff member. Truly, it was the most magical day and we were SO lucky to work with Cescaphe. They have wedding planning down to a science, but also go out of their way to wow you with personal details and extravagances. If we were doing our wedding all over again, I'd choose them in a heart beat!
Reviewed On 3/12/2020 by Deepak P
Could not recommend Cescaphe in Philadelphia more. They are a breeze to work with and also very accommodating of last minute requests and changes that are out of the control of the bride and groom. Lots of great food, great staff, professiona...
l services. No other choice in Philly!
Reviewed On 2/17/2020 by Kristen T
We had our wedding at the Cescaphe Ballroom on January 11, 2020 and it was even more perfect than we could have ever imagined. From the minute we reached out to CEG for a venue tour to the very last moments of the reception, we were completely ...
blown away. Every single person we were in contact with was super helpful and knowledgeable, and made the planning process so easy. We couldn't have imagined anywhere else to celebrate our day!
Reviewed On 2/16/2020 by Katie M
They are the experts. They know what they're doing and will make everything extremely easy for you. My guests absolutely RAVED about everything. and I have not a single complaint about how the day went for us. Why go with anyone else?
Reviewed On 2/03/2020 by Jennifer D
We had our wedding at The Lucy on 2/1/2020. It was the most perfect wedding, we couldn't have asked for anything else. Every single person working for Cescaphe was amazing. They are so attentive to every detail throughout the entire wedding ...
planning process and make it so easy for the Bride and Groom the day of. Betsy, Nikki and Vince were all great!! : )
Reviewed On 1/25/2020 by Laura R
We had our wedding at Tendenza on July 6, 2019 and it was everything we could have dreamed of and more! The Cescaphe Event Group is the best of the best from the planning stages through the execution on wedding day. We had both our ceremony and...
reception at Tendenza which was wonderful. The cocktail hour-and-a-half was fantastic and people were amazed at all the hors d'oeuvres and that was just the beginning! Everyone loved dinner and all the desserts as well! The staff at Cescaphe are all amazing. The people who make sure your planning goes smoothly as well as the people who are there day-of to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. We couldn't have asked for a better group and people still tell us how amazing the venue, food, and staff was! We highly recommend Cescaphe to anyone!
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Theresa L
Cescaphe Event Group is the best in the wedding industry! I’ve been a guest at most of their venues and every location is amazing and filled with a wonderful staff, so you can’t go wrong. Our wedding reception was at the Cescaphe Ballroom on Ma...
y 4th, 2019 and it was an absolute dream. The venue is classic, beautiful and spacious with the best bridal suite. Dinner & dessert was magnificent but the cocktail hour (& a half) with endless food was the highlight that had people talking for weeks. The bar was top shelf and everyone had such an amazing time. The entire CEG staff is efficient, attentative and always on their A-game. From beginning to the end, there are coordinators that help you along the way to make your life easier while wedding planning. Once you’re booked, there are CEG events that you can attend with helpful tips & guides along with a preview of their food that you can taste. The day of the wedding, there’s a Maître D that takes care of everything so you can focus on enjoying your big day. I cannot thank Cescaphe & their staff enough for providing us with such a beautiful wedding reception and truly taking care of us and also accommodating our parents making them feel equally special. If we could, we would get married here over and over again. Also shout out to our amazing wedding coordinator Mary Ma. Thank you for helping make this dream come true and “saving lives”. You’re the best!
Reviewed On 10/22/2019 by Kristin E
Nothing compares to Cescaphe. From start to finish everyone and everything was beyond perfect. When my now husband and I got engaged in June 2018 I kind of knew I wanted our wedding to be downtown. We looked at a few different venues but ulti...
mately decided on Vie by Cescaphe because we liked the modern look at the venue and it was big enough to accommodate a large wedding. From then on everyone was so helpful. Sharon found our hotel and then our initial planner Danielle was there for months to handle any questions and help with all our menu choices and details. We were then assigned Holly who I cannot say enough good things about. She was perfect and made sure everything up until our cake cutting went smoothly. The day of the wedding when we saw the courtyard and ballroom For the first time we were speechless. Everything looked so tasteful and elegant. Both my husband and I, as well as our parents had a maitre d’ with us the entire night who always made sure we had drinks and made sure we ate. The bar service was top notch, we had 5 bartenders so there was never a line. The cocktail hour was unbelievable as well as dinner and dessert. People have been raving about the food and the entire wedding. We honestly do not have one negative thing to say about the entire process or night. They do a wonderful job and have everything down to a science and every single person we were assigned to was helpful and more than accommodating. My husband and I as well as our families were so impressed!
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Chelsie S
Our best friends got married at The Ballroom in 2018, and after experiencing first hand everything that the crew at Cescaphe did to make their day perfect, we knew when the time came for us to pick a venue that we would consider nothing other t...
han a Venue by Cescaphe. When we walked into Tendenza, I immediately envisioned the whole thing and knew that this is where I wanted to have our wedding! Not only was it beautiful and everything that we ever imagined, it was also incredibly effortless and seamless! Katie and Kelsey made sure that every detail was perfected and made wedding planning so stress-free! Thank you to the whole team in making sure that our wedding day was perfect! I couldn't be happier with my experience!
Reviewed On 8/17/2019 by Angel L
I knew I wanted to be a Cescaphe bride even years before my now-husband and I got engaged. And, I’m so happy to say thanks to Cescaphe, I had the wedding of my dreams at the Cescaphe Ballroom on July 5th, 2019! Their wedding experience is unmat...
ched, and so worth every penny. Everyone that we worked with from Cescaphe was so professional and helpful, but I want to give a special thank you to our wedding day coordinator, Mary Ma. She made the entire day run smoothly, and was prepared for every scenario! From pinning my bridesmaid’s ripped dress to bustling my ball gown wedding dress, she was absolutely incredible. Thank you for everything, Cescaphe!
Reviewed On 8/15/2019 by Abby L
I planned my Cescaphe wedding for years. I knew I wanted to get married at one of their venues after seeing friends getting married with them. I stayed in touch with Rose O. even before I was engaged and she kept me in the loop on their venues....
When we heard that they were opening a new venue, The Lucy, we were very excited. The renderings, showing a clean, rustic yet modern venue, were beautiful and the fact that we could get "new venue" pricing was a great selling point. The planning with Cescaphe was relatively seamless. Rose was a doll and I'm so happy we got to work with her. We picked our menu with another woman who was also great. Day-of, we had Dana and Tom. We were also very happy with them. The venue was perfect. Our guests LOVED cocktail hour (who doesn't love a Cescaphe cocktail hour) and were amazed by the venue and service. Two small things that weren't deal breakers that did happened (let's be honest, I'm still giving a 5 star rating because it was THAT great): 1) We were promised we could have a farm table for our head table made of several of the long wood tables. We were then told we wouldn't be able to do that and would have to rent a table because they said the other guest tables couldn't be moved. Well, I complained enough where they did do as promised and we got our head table. 2) If you've been to a Cescpahe wedding, you tend to know that cocktail hour and dessert are usually in the same location. I think a number of our guests thought we didn't have dessert because it was back upstairs where cocktail hour was. I wish the staff and our DJ did a better job of directing people back updates for dessert. BUT THAT'S LITERALLY IT. Minor things that did not change by 5-star rating. I wish I could get married at The Lucy again and again (to the same guy of course). My friends and family all said how they wan to/wish they could have gotten married there too! It was a dream!
Reviewed On 7/29/2019 by Julia M
No other wedding company compares to Cescaphe. The quality of service you receive when choosing them for your big day is remarkable. They made the planning process so easy and I felt like I could enjoy my day, knowing that they had everything u...
nder control and were fully prepared. Our guests were blown away by the venue and the food, and we are so glad we picked Cescaphe Event Group for our wedding.
Reviewed On 7/01/2019 by Courtney B
If you are looking for the most spectacular wedding day, Cescaphe is THE event company! We knew everything that was to take place and quite honestly, we were blown away! The wedding in The Pavilion, the cocktails in The Engine House, and the re...
ception in the tent with the outside deck overlooking the water.! The event was magical, between the service, the food and beverages, the cake, and the decor! The bride and groom, and parents, were assigned personal attendants for the evening. Every request was looked after. Guaranteed to exceed your expectations! We cannot thank Jackie enough for coordinating everything so effectively. She was so professional, calm and enjoyable through the entire process. Chelsea from Beautiful Blooms, a subsidiary, most beautiful decor ever! We had people who have attended weddings all over the world who said, “absolutely best wedding ever!”. We really liked the Water Works venue for its location and charm. When Cescaphe said they could provide everything but the photographer and music, we were sold! They coordinated everything ,food, beverages, wedding cake, flowers, lighting, decor, trolley service, hotel recommendations, hair and makeup, and needs of the band and the photographers. We could of gone anywhere in the Philadelphia area and worked with anyone. We feel very fortunate we chose Cescaphe. Most amazing event with the most amazing event company!
Reviewed On 6/28/2019 by Meghan L
Anyone in Philly knows that if they book a wedding with Cescaphe that you will get the royal treatment, but even knowing that information ahead of time, my husband and I were still BLOWN AWAY with the level of service we received the whole time...
. Kelsey worked with us to plan every detail of our wedding and we met via phone calls and in person meetings. We were met with champagne and treats during our planning session, and Kelsey beautifully summarized everything for us afterwards. Shortly before our wedding, we were transitioned from Kelsey to Katie, who would be running our event. Katie and Kelsey were both a pleasure to work with, and incredibly reliable and kind during all of the back and forth. Katie also saved the day by navigating a last minute request from my parents, which I'm still eternally grateful for. The day of the wedding was a dream. Jarred was our Maitre D and I'm not kidding when I say that my husband and I wanted to stay friends with him at the end of the night. So professional and friendly. All of the staff were at a similar level in their kindness and professionalism. They made sure we had a minute to eat and always had a drink in our hand. We specifically got married at Tendenza, which is just so beautiful. We had just under 170 guests and the size seemed just right for that number of people. Right behind the ceremony space are two single bathrooms and a bridal suite that really came in handy when you needed a second to yourself or run to the bathroom as a bride. I've had a number of guests tells me that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to, and while I'm biased because it was my wedding, I'd have to say the same! Could not have worked with better people or at a better location. Would absolutely recommend.
Reviewed On 5/29/2019 by Keri S
I knew when I was looking at venues online that I would book the Down Town Club. We looked at other venues, but when we went for the tour it was everything I wanted and more! Being an all inclusive event group, Cescaphe really makes it as stres...
s free as possible from the planning stages to the wedding day itself. Every person we worked with was very knowledgeable and professional and was a pleasure to work with. Our wedding day was perfect and went off without a hitch. Our guests raved about the food, location and views and we couldn’t have been happier! We felt like guests at our own wedding and they made sure that everything ran smoothly. I can’t recommend Cescaphe and the Down Town Club enough! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
Reviewed On 5/23/2019 by Kristin S
Cescaphe Ballroom was AMAZING. Everyone was was wowed by our ceremony and reception which were hosted at Cescaphe Ballroom. From the red carpet entrance with champagne greeting, to the insane cocktail hour and a half, to the dessert display eve...
ry thing was perfect! We loved every second of having our wedding at this venue. The staff were amazing as well. All our guests had such positive feedback about their experience. Our event manager was Holly and our maitre'd was Jarred. They were amazing with helping coordinate day of with the ceremony and reception. They made sure my husband and I always had a drink in our hand and enough food to keep us full. I cannot recommend Cescaphe Wedding and Cescaphe Ballroom enough. Choose them for your wedding and you will have the best time of your life!
Reviewed On 5/07/2019 by Nicole M
We worked with Kelsey and Mary throughout our wedding planning process and then Mary and Dan at the Cescaphe Ballroom on the day of, and cannot thank each of them enough for everything they did leading up to and the day of the wedding. They mad...
e everything absolutely seamless and exceeded what we could have imagined. Cescaphe is efficient, dependable, and over the top, in the absolute best way possible. Now we are just keeping our fingers crossed that we get to attend another Cescaphe Event so that we can enjoy it all over again, this time as a guest! :)
Reviewed On 3/13/2019 by Ryan C
Just to start - Cescaphe is by far the best value for a wedding in Philadelphia. Period. Full Stop. The services they provide are above and beyond. The amount and quality of the food is mind boggling and the staff is impeccable. We can't say ...
enough how Cescaphe made our wedding incredible. From our first few emails to our various tours of their spaces, we were impressed by Cescaphe. Everyone was extremely helpful and kind. As a customer, it was obvious that Cescaphe wanted to make sure everyone was happy, not with just Cescaphe, but their wedding as a whole. Even the owner Joe was always available to talk and go the extra mile. Working with the staff has truly been a pleasure, as we transitioned from contracts, to planning, to day of coordinator, there was never any perception of unfamiliarity, each new person was ready and up to speed with all of our needs and concerns. It is really a seamless operation. The Cescaphe family is really the ideal partner for any newly engaged couples. After our wedding, I have never heard so many compliments about a wedding. We certainly knew what was in store, but our guests were blown away. The day off staff made sure we knew everything that was happening before it happened and we were never wanting for anything. Any engaged couple we meet from this day forward will get an earful about how they would be crazy to not trust their wedding with Cescaphe.
Reviewed On 3/01/2019 by Noelle B
Cescaphe couldn’t have been easier to work with or more helpful! Everything they did was perfectly executed & beautiful. Each person who worked with us, from the first phone call to the day of, was a true expert, easily accessible and kind. The...
y make planning easy and less stressful, and make sure you & each set of parents enjoy your day to the fullest! You aren’t going to find any venue or caterer in the Phila. area that can hold a candle to Cescaphe. The quality of food at cocktail hour & dinner is totally unmatched and so is the service.
Reviewed On 11/08/2018 by Amanda B
What can you say about Cescaphe that hasn’t already been said… it is hard to top the system they have in place; it runs like a well oiled machine. The planning process was so easy and being type A I would get nervous because so much was taken o...
ut of my hands. Thankfully having been to a bunch of weddings at their different venues I had no doubt in what they do. And now I am grateful for all the things I didn’t have to do. The Ballroom was the perfect place for our reception. From the food, to the atmosphere, to the service, to the way the night flows perfectly… everything was amazing! Also, the Cescaphe University events were such a fun way to celebrate our wedding leading up to the event. We loved going to each of them, eating the food and learning a different thing about the planning process.
Reviewed On 11/08/2018 by Ilana R
Amazing place and so so happy we chose to have our wedding at Tendenza! It was beyond dreamy, gorgeous, fun and amazing! Our guests loved every bit. Our wedding planner and all staff was impeccable and made our day even more amazing than we ima...
gined. Props to CAra and Robert and beautiful blooms
Reviewed On 10/24/2018 by Alicia T
Cescaphe Event Group was truly a Godsend throughout the entire process. As stressful as planning can be, the Cescaphe team made sure to always have kind words to ease our fears. From the moment we booked to the time we said "I do", no rock was ...
left unturned. We worked with Betsy and Danielle to figure the best package to fit our needs. We were then introduce to Holly (event coordinator) to oversee everything from there on out. Every email and call were responded to without hesitation. If we made a request, Holly made sure to get the answer to us as quickly as possible. Fast forward to the day of, our Maitre D', Andrew, went more than above and beyond to make sure that we and our children were taken care of, even going as far as getting them off menu pizza! He was calm, professional, and superb! The bartenders were simply amazing. We requested a specific bartender and the Cescaphe team made sure he was there. He did not disappoint. Then staff at the Downtown Club made sure that our guests felt like royalty. They were fun, yet respectful and professional. Cescaphe and the Downtown Club executed our vision for our wedding to be an experience second to none.
Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Mike C
We had our wedding at Tendenza on October 13th, 2018. We worked with Danielle Fisher initially to coordinate and plan our big day, and then Holly Mainiero to carry us over the finish line. Throughout the process, which started with reserving Te...
ndenza in early Spring 2017, Cescaphe was always attentive to our requests for information and eager to help plan and coordinate. In the lead-up to the wedding, about six weeks out, we had a planning meeting with Holly at Tendenza where we finalized menu options, tested out different lighting combinations, and went over the flow of the night, from rehearsal to take-home treat. Holly was really amazing during the planning and coordinating process, then knocked it out of the park on the day of. Paired with our Maitre D’ Rick, who made sure we always had drinks in our hands, food on our plates, and a very quick explanation of what was about to happen, we were able to have a fantastic time eating, dancing, and seeing our guests. A hugely impressive part of the entire evening was the fact that we were able to be guests at our own wedding, and were not involved in any decision making the night of. The venue was perfect for our style, decor, and party size. We wouldn’t have changed a thing! Thanks Cescaphe Team! ​
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Angela L
Cescaphe and Waterworks are a tag team combination that no one can beat! Having the city of Philadelphia and the Art Museum as a backdrop, is second to none!
Reviewed On 9/26/2018 by Hadas H
I could not imagine getting married without Cescaphe. They made the entire wedding planning process seamless, fun, and exciting, and the wedding day itself was absolutely perfect. They know what they're doing and they made us feel like VIPs fro...
m the day we booked with them. Their customer service is unmatched, and every single person we worked with through them was helpful, patient, and kind. They have a venue for every type of person and I cannot recommend them enough! Many of our friends and family said that our wedding was the best they'd ever been to--between the venue, the food, the organization, the special personalized touches--and six weeks later, it's still the topic of conversation with everyone we see! They are worth every penny!
Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by Margaret C
The team at WaterWorks made our wedding go absolutely seamless. Our guests loved the venue and raved about the food. We had the time of our lives! Special thanks to the team led by Nikki, and Franco for being so attentive on our once in a l...
ifetime day!
Reviewed On 8/28/2018 by Ryan L
We heard that Cescaphe weddings were unbelievable so we decided to have ours at Vie. We underestimated just how amazing the experience and event would be. We could not recommend the venue any more. It was everything that we have ever wanted ...
in a wedding. The venue was gorgeous, the ice sculpture was incredible, the cake was perfect, the food was mind-blowing, and the staff could not have been more helpful. We have gotten endless texts and calls from people raving about the wedding and the food. Our maitre d' (Dan) was appropriately attentive the whole night and made us feel like a King and Queen.
Reviewed On 8/28/2018 by Lauren F
We first fell in love with our venue, the Water Works - you cannot get more iconic Philadelphia! But we soon realized how lucky we were having Cescaphe as our caterer. They provided many of the little things that can drive you crazy during wedd...
ing planning - tables, chairs, linens, a day of coordinator - and they were always available to answer questions and talk through details. Rose and Dawn responded to our (many, many!) emails quickly and with such patience. There are many people who work at Cescaphe, so you will not only talk to one person throughout your wedding planning experience, but the handover to our event/day of coordinator Jackie was great. Our wedding day was better than we could have imagined and the food was amazing! People are still telling us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to - and they are still raving about the food! Franco led an amazing staff of waiters who really took care of my husband and me (they made sure that we even had plenty of snacks before we walked down the aisle), as well as our immediate family, including my 84 year old grandmother. I cannot praise Cescaphe enough. If you choose them as your wedding caterer, you will not have to worry about a single thing!
Reviewed On 7/31/2018 by Stephanie H
The absolute best. 5 star treatment and service from start to finish and the food is unreal! There aren't enough words in the English language to truly capture how incredible this company is!!!! Our event manager Jackie is cooler than the other...
side of the pillow! She was so involved and invested in making sure our day was perfect (and it was!!) and the day -of staff (shot out to Franco) was simply amazing. It doesn't matter which venue you choose, you absolute cannot go wrong with the Cescaphe!!
Reviewed On 7/25/2018 by Amanda M
If you are getting married in Philadelphia, you really shouldn't look any further than Cescaphe. Once you realize how much a wedding in Philly actually costs, you see how you get the most for your money with Cescaphe. For equal to, or less th...
an, many other wedding venues in and around Philadelphia, you get amazing venues, food and beverage service, your wedding cake, all taxes and gratuity, and exceptional service from beginning to end. From the initial contract, to laying out a timeline, to menu planning and choosing different additions to your day, to your day-of coordinator, and the actual day, you are helped, supported, guided, and ushered through what can be a difficult process with the utmost care. And then on your special day the service is second to none. The food is outstanding-especially the cocktail hour which you will read about in these reviews endlessly. The maitre d and waitstaff are exceptional at their jobs, and plentiful! Always enough servers and staff to go around. They treat you and your guests like true VIPs. I cannot say enough about this organization. My husband and I are amazed at how one man could create and grow an organization that started with one venue, now has 6, and holds over 700 weddings per year, still every bride feels special and every event is done almost perfectly. Usually as an organization grows so big, things fall through the cracks. Not with Cescaphe. They know what they're doing, and they do it well, at every single step in the process. We got married at Water Works. Definitely consider this as your venue, especially if you're interested in a location that really says Philadelphia. I still can't believe I had my wedding at such a beautiful, iconic location. During the wedding I looked around, at the pillars, and the river, and it felt so elegant and unbelievable. I couldn't believe we actually pulled it off. It went better than I ever could have imagined. Cescaphe will give you the wedding of your dreams.
Reviewed On 7/11/2018 by Shari R
Cescaphe was always my first choice as an event group! The Downtown club served as our reception venue. I cannot tell you how AMAZING this company is. While it is a bit pricey, it is worth it! Literally every detail is figured out. They make yo...
ur night so seamless and stress-free. I initially started working with Kate K. She was so communicative and attentive. She worked with my planner to make the process so easy. Holly Mainiero was my Event planner from Cescaphe. Holly is organized, a good communicator and so sweet. She was fantastic to work with! Vince was my Maitre D. There was not a moment that I went without a drink or food. He made sure that me and my husband I ate and drank. He also keep us so comfortable. My parents and my in laws each were taken care of the entire night. I wish I had more and better words to describe how absolutely fantastic my experience with Cescaphe Event Group was. From start to finish they were amazing! I hope I can host another event just so I can use them. If you want full service, good food, show-stopping venues and detail-oriented service, Cescaphe is the place. Every bride and groom would be lucky to have their wedding hosted by Cescaphe. Highly highly recommended!
Reviewed On 7/09/2018 by Christine M
Planning a Philly wedding while living in Colorado could have been a challenge, it wasn't because of Cescaphe. After my best friend had her reception at Cescaphe Ballroom in 2016, I knew that I wanted to have a Cescaphe wedding as well. There i...
s a reason that they set the standard for weddings in Philadelphia. Based on our guest count, we visited the Downtown Club, Cescaphe Ballroom, and Tendenza to decide which one was best for us. Tendenza was perfect. I'm in love with the chandeliers, brick walls and over industrial glam vibe that makes Tendenza special. Kelsey was our Event Coordinator and helped me design my dream wedding cake with a special surprise for Reed. It turned out even better than I expected and I'm pretty sure it was his favorite aspect of the entire day. Nikki was our Event Manager and she was so helpful in making the day go smooth, from setting up our cigar bar to contacting our florist for another boutonniere for Reed before the ceremony. Robert was our Maitre'D and he was absolutely perfect. He helped us enjoy the evening just a little more by keeping our drinks flowing, making sure that we ate and, most importantly, that we enjoyed each other. Thank you, Cescaphe! You made our wedding perfect.
Reviewed On 7/05/2018 by Kayla M
I got married in June 2018 at Fairmount Water Works and experienced what was easily the best weekend of my life. Water Works is an iconic Philadelphia landmark and I feel blessed to have been able to get married there. I had an image in my mi...
nd of how my wedding would unfold and Cescaphe exceeded every expectation. My wedding party, family, and friends were blown away by the venue, the level of service, and the food and beverage throughout the evening. Jackie was a guardian angel and ensured I had everything in place for an exceptional wedding. Andrew and the waitstaff were always there filling glasses, feeding us, and making sure things went smoothly. I have been told by countless guests that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. My adorable nephew asked his mom, "Is every wedding like this?" She replied, "No, sweetie. You will never be to a wedding like this ever again." It's a sentiment most of my family and friends share, and I have Cescaphe to thank for that. Cescaphe is at the top of its field for a reason, and it's because this company delivers on the promise of a dream wedding. I cannot wait to return as a guest and will be recommending your services to everyone I know who is planning a wedding in the Philly area. Thank you so much again!
Reviewed On 5/12/2018 by Amanda B
I first heard about Cescaphe from my boss. His daughter had just gotten married at the Atrium and his only "complaint" was that there was too much food. Too much food is a compliment to me so that weekend, my (now) husband and I took a grand t...
our of all six of Cescaphe's venues. We fell in love with Cescaphe Ballroom. It was exactly the ambience that I was dreaming of: elegant, grand, classic. I also loved the all-inclusive nature of the planning and package. Everything is included with Cescaphe from the cocktail hour and a half, to cake, 3 course dinner, dessert hour, and open bar. Additionally, pre-wedding, their planning experts were helpful connecting us with other vendors. Betsy, my initial contact, helped us find a church when my usual church told us they didn't do Sunday weddings. Additionally, she helped us get rooms blocked at hotels for our out-of-town guests. While we did not have a tasting, we went to the Cescaphe University events every month which enabled us to taste most of the food and learn about different parts of the wedding planning process. The events were held at different venues in the Cescaphe portfolio and were free. Kelsey and Dana, our event planner and day-of coordinator, were great at creating a day of timeline, assisting us with decisions for our day, and coordinating with all of our vendors the day of the wedding. Most people would tell me that "something will go wrong" on your wedding day but no one will notice or care. However, on my wedding day ABSOLUTELY NOTHING went wrong! In fact our expectations were exceeded. Michael, our maitre d', took care of everything and everyone. He made sure my husband and I had the opportunity to actually eat, looked after our parents' needs, and kept the event moving like a well-oiled machine. Our guests kept remarking about the attention to detail at the venue and the high-level of hospitality. My family and I cannot stop raving about how awesome the service, food, and venue were. I will tell anyone looking for a venue to go through Cescaphe!
Reviewed On 5/08/2018 by Candice F
Cescaphe exceeded the expectations of us and our guests. Our wedding turned out to be everything we envisioned it to be and MORE!! It has been 4 days and our guests are STILL talking about it saying that our wedding was the BEST they’ve ever at...
tended. Robert our Maitre d was awesome and so was our planner Holly, both made sure our big day went as smooth as possible. We loved that Cescaphe offered so many special touches that no other venue does and the service is phenomenal. You REALLY DO GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!! If you want to have the best wedding ever and give your guests the time of their lives while having a ton of great memories of you and your future spouse...choose CESCAPHE
Reviewed On 3/13/2018 by Ali P
Just really excellent from top to bottom. We had a very short engagement and not long to plan, and Cescaphe helped us pull off a phenomenal event in less than three months. The planning leading up to our wedding was easy, with the biggest eleme...
nt being the meeting in which we made all the decisions about linens, menu, and shared timelines with our coordinator. Doing it in one fell swoop made the planning extremely easy, and it seemed whatever we asked for, Cescaphe was able to provide. The wedding itself was perfect. The Water Works is an incredible building with a view that is unmatched, and it looked so beautiful on our wedding day. During the winter it is perfect for an indoor, intimate wedding and ceremony, and we really loved it. The food is absolutely incredible and over the top. Our guests were blown away and we got so many compliments on the variety and quality of every single thing. My brother, who says he hates "all wedding food" says it was the only wedding where he has enjoyed the food. It was truly superb, beautifully presented and the day-of staff is AMAZING. Our parents were treated like royalty, and it was so nice to see how much fun they had and how much they enjoyed the night. Similarly, my husband and I loved having the opportunity to try everything, and really appreciated how selections were brought to us so we could mingle and enjoy our guests while still sampling everything.
Reviewed On 3/13/2018 by Natalya B
We really couldn't have imagined a better wedding. Working with Cescaphe was so easy, and they really made sure we were getting what we wanted. They took such good care of us during the event - making sure we had food and drinks, making sure th...
at everything was on schedule and running smoothly. Everything was beautiful, the food was delicious. Our guests are still raving about what a fantastic time they all had! Special shout-out to our event manager Jackie and our day-of valet Franco - they were on it and in charge of making everything perfect.
Reviewed On 2/21/2018 by Erica D
I had my dream wedding on February 18, 2018 at Atrium at the Curtis Center!! IT was all thanks to the help of everyone at the Cescaphe Event Group. They do the most amazing weddings at a reasonable price. We had so many compliments on the food ...
(which they give you SO much of) and how beautiful the space was. Nikki and Vince did an amazing job for helping the day of the wedding! They literally took care of everything and my husband and I were able to enjoy ourselves the whole night! I wish I could relive that moment over and over :)
Reviewed On 1/14/2018 by Jennifer B
We were just recently married on a VERY Snowy Friday in December! Our reception was held at Tendenza and despite the chaos that comes with extreme weather, the staff at Tendenza was calm, prepared and did not allow us to feel any stress at all....
There are really no words to describe how amazing our maître d, Robert, was. He took care of absolutely Everything and even assisted the photographers to get the pictures that we wanted. He not only took care of my husband and myself but really treated everyone as if they had been his friend for years. As unconventional as it is, he took breast milk from my bridesmaids to refrigerate without blinking an eye, he consoled the MOH who was upset about her speech, he had the chef fix our broken hash tag sign with fondant lettering, and made sure that everyone had a drink in hand and a positive attitude. He truly wanted Every single person to have a great time and he definitely did. I could go on with many more amazing things that Robert did for us (some of which I knew day of, many of which I am still being told about today) but as amazing as he was, I don't want to forget to mention the rest of the staff and venue. The entire staff was smiling from ear to ear and incredibly helpful the entire night. Several of our guests have allergies and the wait staff made them feel so comfortable as they already knew who they were and assured them that they would have a great meal. The venue itself was stunning. The attention to detail and of course the food blew us and our guests away. Our cake, which we were given through the venue was gorgeous and yummy! They also waited to put the cake topper on it so that we would have that special photo opportunity. We also included the up lighting through beautiful blooms which really gave the room an extra special feeling for the day. These are just a few amazing things about Cescaphe (ESPECIALLY TENDENZA)but I highly recommend this venue for so many more reasons.
Reviewed On 1/01/2018 by Phuong N
We had the best wedding day ever! Cescaphe event group handled everything. Everything was perfect! It was amazing!
Reviewed On 12/28/2017 by Heather W
Where do I even begin?! We had our dream wedding at Vie on October 20, 2017. First off, Vie is just breathtaking. From the high ceilings, to the beautiful mosaic as you walk in...you will not find a more amazing reception space. It matched my...
vision for a classic and elegant wedding to a tee. Everything from coordinating every little detail beforehand to the execution on the day of was just simply amazing and perfect. Cescaphe's team is the BEST. When my husband and I were looking for a venue, we knew we wanted an over the top cocktail hour and bar. We wanted to "WOW" our guests and for everyone to have an amazing time and believe me, we got that and MORE. Everyone is still talking about our wedding over 2 months later. From the beautiful ceremony in their courtyard to the out of this world reception, they were on point with everything. The cocktail hour was OVER THE TOP AMAZING! And the staff could not have been better. We had guests who were coming from North Jersey and got caught in traffic and missed our cocktail hour. They were STARVING by the time they got to the reception. The team at Vie actually brought them additional plates to ensure they had enough to eat and were happy! You expect that type of service for your "VIP" guests but they really went out of their way for everyone. The bartenders ended up learning what my guests' drink orders were and halfway through the night my guests were telling me that as soon as they started walking towards the bar, their drink orders were already there waiting for them!! I really cannot thank Cescaphe and their team at Vie for making our dream wedding come true! Our wedding is one that our guests will remember for years and years to come!
Reviewed On 12/19/2017 by Jillian M
We got married at Tendenza and I could not be more happy with our choice! The team there is so accommodating and makes your day seamless. Coordinating and finalizing each detail of your day, making it so you can just show up, party and enjoy....
Could not be happier with our choice!!
Reviewed On 12/06/2017 by Paige M
Words will never justice to how absolutely fantastic Cescaphe was throughout our entire wedding process. We got married at the Atrium at the Curtis Center on 11/18/17 and it was absolutely the best day in large part thanks to Cescaphe. From the...
first time we contacted them until even after our wedding they were nothing but helpful. They were easy and enjoyable to work with and helped us far beyond what we could have imagined, including suggestions for all of the other vendors we hired. They have wedding planning down to a science and they put my mind at ease throughout the entire process. I truly never stressed because I knew they would make everything work for us. They were kind, professional, timely and beyond helpful. They also worked with us to make sure we could meet with them at times that worked on our schedule since we live in NYC. Everyone we worked with throughout the process was wonderful, but Dana (Event Coordinator) and Vince (Maitre D') were simply fantastic. I can not recommend Cescaphe more--I don't know what we would have done without them.
Reviewed On 11/28/2017 by Jenn K
We got married this past June and had our reception at Tendenza. Cescaphe event group goes above and beyond to make your wedding day the best day of your life. If you’re looking for a place to take care of everything for you- Cescaphe is the wa...
y to go!! Robert, our maitre d, was there for our every need and was there to help make our day the best it could be. He was amazing! My family and friends are still talking about how amazing all the food was!! From the cocktail hour to the dessert. Amazing! Cescaphe is professional from beginning to end. There was someone to help with every step of the way. If I had to go back- I wouldn’t change a thing!!
Reviewed On 11/14/2017 by Alexa M
After attending my first Cescaphe wedding (after being newly engaged), I knew what all the hype was about and I wanted in! Our wedding was at the Curtis Center, and it was more perfect than I could've ever imagined. From the initial tours to th...
e wedding day, every experience was fun and super easy and organized. We were never left in the dark about anything. On our wedding day we were so lucky to have had Dana and Thomas by our side. Everything went exactly as planned, and they never failed to make sure every single thing was running smoothly. Having Thomas as our maître d' was like having our good friend with us all night. We couldn't ask for a better experience given by him and everyone who worked so hard to make our day perfect!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Lauryn G
The absolute best! Their staff is phenomenal and so easy to work with. Everything about our day was perfect. My husband and I can't say enough great things! Definitely recommend this event group! We love Cescaphe!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Fran L
I got married at the Water Works last Friday. I can not get over how much this venue exceeded our expectations! Between the absolutely breathtaking beauty to the endless high quality food to the staff, it couldn't have been better. The food was...
indescribable- so many buttlered hor d'oeurves, multiple different food stations, amazing entree selections, and then endless desserts. People couldn't believe how great it was. Then there was the amazing staff. Jackie and Franco ran the show and killed it! You do not need a day of coordinator when you have these guys. They kept everything running smoothly and whenever there were minor issues, they handled them without anyone worrying. They had such great communication with the other vendors too. I really am still floating thinking about what a perfect place we chose to get married in! Thank you!!
Reviewed On 10/26/2017 by Wendy N
From Start to finish the Cescaphe event group was amazing. We were married at Water Work and it was beautiful. The food was spectacular and the event was very well coordinated. Would recommend using any of their venues
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by kayla T
cescaphe is perfection. They know how to do wedding right. Their customer service and attention to detail is what makes them so great. They don't just cater to the bride and groom but to all of your guest. They know how to make everyone in ...
the room feel special and important. The food is out of this world good and what you get per person is extremely reasonable.. they make your reception run smoothly and make it the best night of your life.. highly recommend. We were at cescaphe ballroom venue and it was absolutely amazing
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Erica S
From the venue tours to our wedding day, Cescaphe helped us plan and carry out the most memorable, special wedding day of our dreams! The entire team is professional, knowledgeable, and very focused on what you want for your day. It also helps ...
that everything is included (except gratuity), and you don't have to worry about an extras! We had our ceremony and reception at the Down Town Club, and our guests still can't stop talking about the food, venue, drinks, and our incredible cannoli wedding cake! Our event manager Holly M. went beyond the call of duty-- unfortunately, I came down with the stomach flu on my wedding day and my aunt suffered an injury during the reception, and Holly was there every minute to make sure everyone was taken care of. She laid out all of my DIY decorations and favors exactly as planned. I also want to shout out our Maitre d', Daniel, who kept bringing me saltines throughout the night and packed up our food/dessert so we could enjoy it when we felt better. Thank you so much, Cescaphe, for my beautiful wedding!

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