About this vendor
Germantown Cricket Club is a wedding venue located in Philidelphia, PA.
Old world elegance, history, and charm, combined with first class food and service, make Germantown Cricket Club (GCC) the perfect place for your wedding! Established in 1854, this 14-acre picturesque, bucolic property, located just minutes from the bustle of Center City Philadelphia, provides an idyllic setting to create and celebrate the wedding of your dreams!
A Memorable Wedding Setting for You and Your Guests
The Club’s exquisite indoor and outdoor spaces are available for your occasion. The stunning greenery surrounding the property provides a magnificent backdrop for photos and a serene ambience for festivities. The Terrace provides a striking setting for a sophisticated cocktail hour, where guests can savor signature drinks and sumptuous hors d'oeuvres while admiring views of The Club’s gorgeous grounds. For the main reception, guests can enjoy the upstairs Grand Ballroom for dinner and dancing. This breathtaking event space features high ceilings, hardwood flooring, a stunning stage area reminiscent of a bygone era, and glittering chandeliers that cast a warm glow across the room. From the balcony that overlooks the ballroom, the newlyweds can make a grand appearance prior to joining the festivities or toss the bride's bouquet!
Our Facilities and Staff Are Here For You
Because this is your day, our experienced Director of Catering will work with you every step of the way, to ensure you get the most from this spectacular property for your wedding, down to the final details. In addition:
• Any number of seating plans can be arranged for up to 250 guests.
• Our talented chefs and staff will work with you to discover your cuisine preferences, provide menu tastings and customize a delectable menu to suit your palate.
• Members of the wedding party will have access to stylish bride and groom suites on-site, allowing them to conveniently and comfortably prepare for the big day.
• As an added convenience, free ample parking is available on Club grounds.
For the wedding you envision, and the memories of a day you’ll long cherish, don’t miss the splendor and excellence of the Germantown Cricket Club.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Settings
- Backyard
- Ballroom
- Country Club
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Other Desserts
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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4.9
out of 5.012 reviews
My husband and I LOVED the Germantown Cricket Club! Our reception was perfect. The architecture of the building is classic and beautiful, the food was AMAZING, and the staff! WOW! ...
They were all so kind, so attentive, we couldn’t have asked for anyone to be better. Would recommend this as a venue for weddings, parties, anything!!!
The Germantown Cricket Club (GCC) gave us a fantastic experience. I wanted my wedding to be a night where our guests had good food, drinks, and music. I wanted a party to remember,...
and GCC happily provided that experience.
From the beginning, they were very helpful. We selected the premier package with a few additions. Let me tell you, our guests are still raving about their experience at GCC.
Here is the long and short of it all:
Planning: They took excellent care of/with me, answered all my questions, and provided timelines and a day-of-event checklist. This process kept me on schedule.
Menu Selections: They helped me create my food vision for both the cocktail reception and dinner. All were a hit with our guests.
Wedding Events: We choose to have our wedding on site, followed by our cocktail reception and then dinner and dancing. All in one place, and it moved smoothly.
Logistics: Rehearsal went well. Abigail and her team were present and worked well with us. They also worked well with our day of event coordinator.
Other vendors: They worked well with other vendors and accommodated site visits for all of them.
Other accommodations: they have a really cool groomsman and bridal suite.
Ambiance and Atmosphere: I had an evening wedding in the winter. The space offers its own beautiful backdrops inside, and outside seemed amazing as well.
Parking: They have on-site parking.
Dancing: As per my DJ, the ballroom has excellent acoustics (design-wise).
Bar: Bar service was terrific, and the selections, mixed drinks, etc were great.
The bottom line is that GCC provides you with all you could want in one spot. Worries about your ceremony space, reception, food, and drinks are not a factor when working with them. For me, this was a huge relief.
My husband and I had the most magical wedding day at the Germantown Cricket Club. It truly feels like a hidden gem in Philly! The classic, historic vibe was perfect for my wedding ...
vision, and Janet was amazing to work with - a true professional. Every step of the planning process was smooth. Janet answered all the questions that my mom and I had very quickly during our 12 month planning timeline. She gave GREAT advice and guidance and it's clear that she loves what she does and is very good at it. She and the GCC staff were also great about letting us come by and check out the place (renovations were being done in 2021 and 2022) whenever we wanted to stop by.
A few highlights include: The outdoor ceremony space was beautiful! The landscaping was perfect for our October wedding, and we actually were able to save money on ceremony florals since there were beautiful flowers all around the pergola. The ballroom was gorgeous! We loved the balcony, the new chandeliers, and most of all the big stage which was perfect for our band! Our guests danced the night away. We also loved the slighty separate bar area, where we had our photobooth and space for folks to hang and chat if they wanted a break from the dance floor. I never actually went to the bar because my personal attendant was always ready to hand me a drink, but I heard from guests that the bartenders were great. The food was delicious! Guests were raving about our cocktail hour appetizers (especially the bacon wrapped dates) and the entrees were large and yummy. We heard positive reviews about all our plated entrees, which included the short ribs, herb and parmesan chicken, and butternut squash ravioli. The all-inclusive pricing made wedding planning SO easy. I can't imagine having to deal with different vendors to handle catering, chairs/furniture, serveware, cake, etc. It was also easy to calculate up front what our costs would be. The staff were excellent. I was treated like a princess all day, and everyone from the personal attendant to the waiters and bartenders were great. Janet was flexible throughout the process - the week before the wedding I had some fluctuation in my guest list, and Janet was so helpful in giving me more time and not charging us for seats that would be empty. She also allowed us to come in the day before the wedding to set up our own DIY table centerpieces and decor, which was greatly appreciated and preventing us from having to hire someone to do it! All in all, I highly recommend the Cricket Club. It was a great experience and an excellent value compared to other venues that I researched and toured.
Beautiful, affordable venue in the heart of historic Germantown. The space is wonderful and the staff are EXTRA fab!! We wanted a slightly unconventional wedding and the Cricket Cl...
ub had no problem accommodating us. Highly recommended!
Our wedding night at Germantown Cricket Club was truly magical. We had several out of town guests who were dazzled by the Germantown Cricket Club space, history, and presence. Eve...
rything from the beautiful ballroom, to the picturesque views of the tennis courts, to the warm and romantic candlelit atmosphere was all beyond what we could have imagined.
We worked with Janet to have two signature cocktails which the staff pulled off beautifully! But the food was what really blew people away. Everything was spectacular!! Our guests were raving about the food all night and days after. We worked with Janet to create a personal and decadent menu for both the cocktail hour and the dinner reception and we were so thrilled with how it all came together.
So many many people also commented on how friendly the waitstaff was…. They were amazing! Everyone was so professional and on top of everything. All of our wants were anticipated by Janet and her team. They truly do a tremendous job of making sure every detail is perfect and that every guest is happy . Janet and Devon were always there when we needed.
Leading up to the event, Janet does an excellent job of listening to what you want but also sharing advice in a really helpful way. She has so much experience at Germantown and elsewhere so her perspective is so valuable. And most importantly, Janet helped to keep things fun! When we were feeling stressed or overwhelmed, she has a way of making you know they've got everything under control and that this is supposed to be a fun and joyous day! The Germantown staff take care of everything so that you can truly just be present and enjoy a wonderful celebration.
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so happy to have had our wedding day Germantown Cricket Club.
I can't say enough good things about Germantown Cricket Club! We are so glad we chose it as our wedding venue. The location, the food, the service, and the support was all phenomen...
al. Janet was excellent to work with from beginning to end and was incredibly supportive of us as we navigated the maze that can be wedding planning. And all of the staff were incredibly welcoming throughout the whole process and especially day of. And the food was phenomenal! Our guests were raving about it - everything from the cocktail hour, to dinner, to desserts - it was all delicious. We are so happy we chose Germantown Cricket Club for our special day and highly recommend!
I don't know if there are adequate words to express how much we appreciate all GCC did to make our daughter's day so spectacular! The evening was absolutely perfect (if only it wa...
sn't such a blur to us!)
The entire team did not miss a beat. People are still raving about the food (in particular the duck wraps and the bacon wrapped dates!), the club is dazzling with all of its renovations (there were several former members in attendance who couldn't believe their eyes!), and the staff were so kind and attentive.
Janet, in particular took such good care of us. We felt like royalty being able to dress in the bridal suite, and she made sure we ate (and drank!) enough. She was unflappable as we made last minute seating changes. And she helped make sure that not a single detail was overlooked.
Devon and Ed also went above and beyond to be sure that every detail was perfect. Devon my fashion consultant and also making the good save on the candle lighting set up. Plus all the other little things that I know they did behind the scenes--even turning over ever rock to try to find that Aperol.
There were many more involved in our special night--they each deserve our kudos for their great professionalism, kindness and high attention to detail service.
We could not have chosen a better place to celebrate our daughter's wedding than the Germantown Cricket Club! The food was phenomenal, service exceptional and the newly renovated i...
nterior exquisite. Our guests were able to enjoy their cocktails on the first floor in the bar area and even on the porch outside with ample seating everywhere. The expansive field was an ideal place for memorable pictures to be taken. The newly renovated ballroom was exquisite and the stage was ideal especially since we had a band. The food from the crudite to the dessert plate was phenomenal. Everyone loved either the salmon or tender short ribs that were served. I cannot say enough about GCC and Janet whose enthusiasm was a major factor in our decision as well. The renovations they recently completed were an added bonus! Everything from the first floor cocktail area to the restrooms to the grand ballroom make it look like a 5 star hotel while maintaining it's character that is unique as well. It exceeded my expectations!
The Germantown Cricket Club is truly an all-inclusive wedding venue, and their team is dedicated to customizing offerings to provide you with the wedding of your dreams.
Their ne...
wly renovated ceremony space on the west lawn provided a picturesque backdrop to begin our big day. Following the ceremony, guests were greeted with signature cocktails and butlered hors d'oeuvres to enjoy in the first floor lounge or out on the gorgeous outdoor patio.
The reception was held in the spacious 2nd floor ballroom where guests could dance the night away, or take a quick breather in the adjacent brick-lined bar area. Another unique offering of this venue was an ice luge martini bar, which we were able to customize with our own design - a huge hit with our guests!
THE FOOD: At some venues we visited, we knew we might have to sacrifice top-tier food in exchange for a beautiful space, but that was not the case at the GCC. Chef Jeremy offered a variety of hors d'oeuvres - from butternut squash bruschetta with whipped ricotta, to the Philadelphia classic cheesesteak eggrolls with horseradish cream - every bite had us going back for more. For dinner, the GCC has wide selection of dishes and even went so far as to create a custom entree for our big day. Guests raved about the quality of the filet and vegetarian dishes alike.
THE COST: At face value, we thought the GCC might be out of our budget. In reality, this venue was one of the most affordable in the area based on the simple fact that it is all-inclusive. Janet and her team cover everything A to Z, from ceremony setup, hors d'oeuvres, open bar, dinner, to dessert AND cake, for a single price per person. No surprise 'service' fees, and the GCC allowed us to customize our wedding package to fit both our needs and our budget.
THE SERVICE: Every single staff member at the GCC was welcoming, attentive, and went out of their way to ensure that our guests enjoyed themselves on our special night. Ed, the General Manager catered to our every need. Janet, the venue coordinator was a calming and supportive guide as she helped make our original wedding vision come to life, and was with us every step of the way.
I truly cannot recommend this venue enough. The support from the GCC team, delicious food, and full access to the beautiful historic grounds made for the perfect day - not only for us, but for all of our friends and family.
Chris and Sheralda and the staff at Germantown Cricket Club made our wedding day wonderful! They were great to work with, kept everything well organized, and helped us, our famili...
es, and our guests feel comfortable. The venue is beautiful!
My Husband and I chose the Germantown Cricket Club as our wedding reception venue for its historical old-world charm and gorgeous grounds. And boy did she shine with the added Engl...
ish garden florals, black tie attire, and live music flowing through the open-air porches. But this review really is intended to highlight Chris, the director of catering and his staff. Our wedding was INCREDIBLE because of them. Chris worked his tail off to ensure everything was perfect. His staff kept our guests pampered while laughing and dancing right along side them. We can't count the times we've been told by someone it was the best affair they've ever attended. The GCC is truly a gem, and I'm so happy with how seamless and enjoyable Chris made the planning process.
The Germantown Cricket Club is beautiful, conveniently located, and really affordable when compared with other comparable venues in Philadelphia. They are also extremely easy to wo...
rk with (although you have to stay organized and on top of things a bit). They accommodated several special requests and were willing to help us customize a package that worked for our price range and was still elegant. They don't charge a room rental fee, just catering. You can access the whole facility: we used the lawn for the ceremony, the veranda for our cocktail hour, and the ballroom for the reception. We had lots of comments about how good the food was.
Contact
411 W. Manheim St., Philadelphia, PA
Germantown Cricket Club