About this vendor
Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei is a historic wedding chapel located in Philadelphia, PA. This building has hosted wedding celebrations since 1700. With a stunning church and an intimate reception hall to match, this could be the wedding venue for you.
Your big day at Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei can start with a traditional Episcopal ceremony, or you can use your own officiant or have a self-uniting ceremony. This space includes an altar, wooden pews, stained-glass windows, and an overhead chandelier. For larger ceremonies, there is also a balcony for guests to sit and watch as you exchange vows. Once you've tied the knot, the church makes for splendid photo opportunities. You may also take more photos just outside in front of the church or on the adjacent park grounds.
Banquets and receptions can then follow in the Riverside Hall which is just adjacent to your ceremony spot. This hall can host up to 50 seated guests and features a kitchen, tables, and chairs. This area can be configured in many ways and include space for live entertainment and a dance floor. What's more, there is a brick patio should you wish to extend your party. Tents can also be rented for celebrations outside for up to 75 guests.
Amy Liberi is the event director at this venue. She will work closely with you to ensure that all of your ideas and visions are brought to life. There are also a variety of ceremony and reception packages for you to chose from. For stress-free weddings in an historic building, this venue is a great choice.
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
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
- Historic Venue
- Religious Setting
- Church
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out of 5.03 reviews
An adorable church with friendly, organized and incredibly helpful staff. We loved our wedding here and highly reccomend the venue for anyone looking for a quaint and welcoming cha...
pel in the city.
We had an amazing experience having our wedding at Gloria Dei. Communication with all staff was open and easy making it one of the least stressful parts of planning our wedding. Th...
e church and grounds provided a beautiful backdrop for our photos. I loved that our photographer was able to access the balcony and get some unique shots of my husband and I during the ceremony. Even more so then the setting, the music made for such a grand experience. The organist Paul is incredibly talented and their organ is absolutely beautiful.
They provided us more than enough space in Riverside hall to get ready before the ceremony and allowed us ample time to make sure decorations were in place. I would recommend Gloria Dei to anyone, there’s truly nothing like it.
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony at Gloria Dei in 2016 and our guests are still abuzz about this stunning enclave in one of Philly's oldest neighborhoods. The church's his...
toric interior is unrivaled and the exterior yard and burial ground was the perfect place for guests to mill about before and after the ceremony. We were worried about the limited parking, but all 150+ guests were able to find spots on the nearby streets we told them about – no issues. If you're a history or architecture buff or just want to kick off your forever in a stunning and meaningful setting, consider Riverside Weddings at Old Swedes.
Contact
916 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA | Greater Philadelphia Area
Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei