The Cira Centre Atrium

e city in which we met and fell in love. The view of the city skyline, the quick trip to 30th St Station for pictures, and the delicious Garces food definitely fit the bill! Many guests commented on how unique the venue was and how delicious the food was, which is exactly what we were hoping for. You also don't necessarily need to hire a wedding coordinator for this venue, as they have great staff to guide you along the way as well as plenty of day-of staff to help with set-up, etc. The venue, food, drinks, tables, set-up, etc. is all handled in-house, which definitely makes the planning process easier. Additionally, the venue itself is so beautiful and unique with the city skyline and natural wood and greenery of JG Domestic, that it really doesn't need additional decoration to feel special. This was very important to me, because I didn't feel like I had the time, energy, or talent to focus on producing my own decorative details :-)

Domestic). Our wedding food was at the top of our priority list, and Garces catering DID NOT disappoint. Our guests loved everything we had on the menu! The staff was very friendly and service was good as well. The only complaints we had were: 1. We didn't receive the pre-ceremony food in the bridal suite and area where the groom + groomsmen were waiting until it was almost time for the wedding to start. My husband and I also requested that they set aside some of the passed hors d'oevres for us to have after we took photos, and we received maybe 1 of each item we spent so much time deliberating over (Again the food was very important to us, so this was a disappointment); 2. Between the time of booking the venue and our wedding day, the two wedding coordinators from the venue who we began the process with moved on to other job opportunities at two separate times. The handling of this transition was not as seamless as we would have liked, and the communication was lacking compared to what we had been used to. Overall, we had an amazing wedding and nothing took away from it being the best day of our lives!

ey both made sure our wedding was exactly what we envisioned! The actual night of the wedding, everything went as planned, with no problems. The event staff working that night was just awesome, and kept making sure me and my now husband had everything we wanted. They were extremely friendly and supportive, and we cannot thank them enough for making our day perfect! I would 1,000 % recommend this venue to anyone, if they are looking for a unique modern Philadelphia venue. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

rces our guests were going to be impressed. My wife and I really enjoyed working with Tori and Milanee, they were helpful with all of the last minute details and helping us decide on a menu. Our favorite was the mozzarella bar! Thanks for a great wedding Garces!

d more daughters we would not hesitate to have the celebration with Garces at the CIRA Centre. We are very grateful for all help. Milanee and Tori were wonderful!

l of the amazing food! We couldn't have picked a better place to get married.

e and she fell in love with the ambience. My sister had her wedding at Battery Park Gardens, New York so getting that indoor/ outdoor feel was something we were both looking for. We ended up going with the dual entrée option which made it so easy for us because we didn't have to try to sort through rsvps looking for what the guests picked. I also really liked that the cake was included because that was one less step I had to worry about. The night of our wedding, the staff were all so courteous and we really felt like we were being taken care of above and beyond since we had a wedding attendant. I'm definitely going to be recommending Garces to my newly engaged friends, they made our wedding day special and unforgettable!

e so being able to customize and create a fun menu for my guests was super important. Working with their team made this seamless and all my friends and family were raving for weeks about how good all of the food was. It was the wedding Ed and I always imagined it would be!

s. Out of all of our decisions for our wedding, we both feel that choosing to work with the Garces Group was the best.

Tori got back to us via email promptly throughout the entire process of wedding planning, answering even the most minute questions with clarity and warmth. She was also very accessible. At the tasting, I never found it difficult to find time to talk to her, even though there were many people at the event. On the wedding day itself, she helped us stay organized while working with us in flexible manner. We wanted to serve our guests good food at the wedding and JG Domestic did not disappoint! Even though we purchased the 'lowest tier' food option due to our budget, many of our guests were literally shocked by the quality of appetizers and the dinner. Even the coffee was delicious! I really appreciated the fact that they took care of the wedding cake for us and was pleasantly surprised by how many people loved the blueberry velvet cake! It was a surprise to see convenience come without compromise. Besides the food, the service was clean, efficient, and professional. There were no mix-ups when it came to serving everyone what they ordered and it looked impressive! I found the space to be a beautiful combination of modern and rustic at the same. We initially had some worries about how 'private' the space would be in such an open environment, but in the end, such worries were unfounded. The space very quiet on the weekend and the organizers did an excellent job of separating the wedding space from the rest of the building. Nathan from Simply Fabulous Flowers transformed the space from a quaint restaurant into one that took our breaths away. During the wedding, we enjoyed seeing the natural light coming through the large windows change gradually as we moved from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. For us, planning a wedding on such a short notice without prior experience was a challenge. But choosing JG Domestic helped us focus on what was truly important in a wedding. We got great food (cocktail hour, reception, and dessert!), a beautiful space for both the ceremony and reception, and most importantly, an amazing team to work with. I truly believe that the many compliments my wife and I received for pulling of such an enjoyable wedding in so little time are a testament to that team's earnest hard work and dedication!

ble and taken care of from the very start. Her and Tori were so helpful and kind through the whole process, and we loved working with them. You can't beat the city backdrop, the rustic decor of the restaurant, the service and the Garces food! I highly recommend JG Domestic.

a unique and classy venue with a wonderful, experienced staff who will make the planning and day of an enjoyable experience from start to finish!

From the delicious food to the professionalism of their staff , they made her wedding day seamless! Oh and did I mention the amazing views of the city skyline? This venue is a must if you're looking for a unique place to get married.

utely recommend this venue to our friends and family!

d. In true Garces style they did not disappoint! At cocktail hour we had a mozzarella bar with a chef making mozzarella in front of the guests! For the reception we had a duet course with short rib and scallops. It looked too good to eat! If you are a foodie, I definitely recommend looking at a Garces venue! We couldn't be happier!

helped us along the way. My husband's favorite part was the tasting event. He loved to see (and eat) some of the most popular menu options. We highly recommend JG Domestic!

her friends who's children are getting married in the future.

lt so comfortable with Caitlin.

ood was absolutely amazing! We had stations for dinner from 3 different Garces restaurants. We had an open bar with a specialty cocktail. Cake was provided by their pastry chef, and it turned out delicious. Linens, tables, chairs, uplighting, dinnerware and flatware were all provided. We had our ceremony there as well, and they seamlessly transitioned the space from ceremony space to cocktail hour to reception space. The wedding turned out perfect and the staff was wonderful.

modern and I am country rustic. JG Domestic blends the two beautifully. On top of the amazing space, the food is incredible. I am gluten-free and the staff at Garces went above and beyond to make sure that I could safely enjoy my special day. My guests raved about the food, drinks and especially the dessert! Caitlin and her team made everyone feel welcome and like special guests. I typically feel the need to control all of my details, but I knew that I was in good hands when I dropped off my personal touches the day before the wedding. The staff transformed their already beautiful space in to the dream wedding that I had imagined! Our guests were wowed with the way that the space was transformed and everyone had an amazing time. If you are looking for a non-traditional, gorgeous, delicious and stress-free wedding - JG Domestic and the Garces team is your perfect venue!

s supposed to give to our band, then my starving bridal party was not given the previously promised food & drink in the bridal suite pre-ceremony, during cocktail hour the wrong hors d'oeuvres were served (explaining bacon to my mostly jewish guests was interesting), and my gluten free guests were never given their pre-arranged gluten free dessert (French macaroons). The staff, while all very friendly, seemed to be very young and untrained. They all needed to be asked the same thing several times before anything got done. At the end of the night, the staff cleaning up put all of my centerpieces and bouquets in a giant messy pile causing damage to the flowers, despite previously informing them that I was planning on reusing these items for the brunch in the morning and had left vases extra vases for them to be placed in. The worst part, although a funny story now, is that two wedding crashers wearing t-shirts/jeans/back packs came into the reception and were eating food off of a table. No staff did anything about it, and I had to chase them out myself (luckily my amazing photographer captured this special moment!). All in all the space is beautiful and the food is good quality, however, the number of mistakes and the amount of stress this all caused me and my family was not worth it.

. It is a perfect mix of rustic and modern, it provides the center city Philadelphia essence without the hassle of the traffic and no place to park. Our guests are raving about our venue and how perfect it was. In fact, some of our engaged couples are asking if they can use it for their weddings! Caitlyn, the venue director is AMAZING! She really listens to your wants and needs and works with you to make sure you are happy. She responds quickly to emails and calls. She has great suggestions and literally made our planning/stress a lot easier. Chris, the chef is brilliant. The food was perfect and delicious. He works with allergies, dietary restrictions, and really thinks outside the box to create amazing food. My fiance and I are vegetarians and had a meatless wedding. Most of our guests are meat eaters and were not looking forward to our food selection because of the lack of meat. However, during and after the wedding, ever our most devoted meat-consuming guests RAVED about the food. They loved everything and did not miss the meat. They even asked if they could get the recipes! The staff is wonderful and made our guests feel so welcome and made us feel relaxed. I cannot recommend this venue more. Best venue ever!

ocked it out of the park with the food- i could not believe they could cook in such mass quantities and still serve everything just as delicious as it was at our tasting for four people. Guests raved about the unique venue with its city skyline views and amazing food. Our head server Nathan was MVP of day- he was so sweet, attentive and made me feel at ease all day. WE LOVE JG DOMESTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!

groom, I can't really speak to nearly as much of the planning experience as my wife could but all in all we were very happy with how things turned out.

beautiful the space looked. My friends and family have been to weddings at all the other major Philadelphia venues and all night I kept hearing that the food was the best they've ever had at a wedding. My husband and I had such a fun time picking out the menu from the big tasting event we went to. The hardest part was picking which of all the amazing food we wanted! We had a plated dinner of chicken and salmon and to this day we've never had a better dinner! I would definitely recommend JG Domestic and the Garces Group to anyone looking to have the best wedding with superior food!

e food since the wedding! The venue is the perfect setting for a city bride with a rustic style. I'll definitely be inquiring when I get engaged!

to mention the venue was stunning. I am so happy and because of her, it will certainly be a day my husband and I will never forget. Thank You Caitlin for everything!

on the gorgeous space and delicious food. Caitlin (the wedding coordinator) made everything super easy and stress free. There are so many ways to use the venue and she helped us plan the best way to host our ceremony and reception there. Then there's the menu planning... Caitlin helped us incorporate all of our favorite Garces restaurants into the menu. My husband loves Amada so we had a suckling pig station ( guests were blown away) then my must have guacamole and taco station from Distrito was included as well. We were also able to host our rehearsal dinner at Distrito with a discount since we were getting married at JG Domestic! The staff the day of our wedding were attentive and professional. I am, ahem... A little picky... And Caitlin and my bridal attend made sure every detail was exactly to how I pictured it. Again, the entire day was perfect and I can't imagine a better we could have started our lives together!

it would end up being too "fancy" but you can really make it whatever you want! While this space is more urban/chic/modern, the restaurant area is all wood, it is SO beautiful and gives it the perfect mix. Also, the skyline is just amazing in those huge windows. The food was so good, I honestly picked the place because they offered a guacamole bar (I'm obsessed with guac). Definitely no ordinary wedding food here! The staff the night of couldn't have taken better care of us, our family and our wedding party. I think someone even went out to the store to get something special they didn't have at the bar for my dad. Seriously-that is amazing. Caitlin was very easy to work with. She got everything done that I asked for, and I emailed her A LOT. I live in NYC so a lot of things were done over email and the phone. It's great because they really let you do anything you want with the space. It's very large and versatile, we only had about 130 guests but it could fit a lot more. I didn't really even have to do much because there are so many interesting aspects of the space which makes things less stressful. We also had the ceremony there. It was perfect. If you want a tasty, unique, stand out wedding you should go here. It was the best night ever and really reasonably priced for the area especially since you get Iron Chef quality food!

ght were phenomenal! She made sure that we had everything that we wanted and eased my constant feeling of nervousness and concern. I would absolutely recommend the Cira Centre as a venue of choice for any wedding or in my case vow renewal; )

the backdrop is beautiful!) and we used JG Domestic for our reception. Our guests loved the idea of restaurant seating and are still raving about the food! Caitlin and Nathan went above and beyond to make our wedding day smooth and memorable. I wish I could do it all over again! It's also a GORGEOUS place for pictures!

band loved that all of the food was representative of the different Garces restaurants in the city. I loved how the modern, gorgeous atrium was juxtaposed with the rustic restaurant. It was whimsical and romantic, everything I could've asked for!

eze in the lobby. They also changed menus. Again, the space is beautiful, but, in retrospect, not worth the aggravation.

d about the overall ambiance, the food, and the attention to detail. It is a great break from the 'ordinary' wedding venues and allowed for great flexibility in the use of the space (lots of different and unique spaces that you might not realize walking in.....for photos, for time before the wedding, for cocktail hour the wedding ceremony, and of course the reception). They also executed our design for cupcakes and wedding cake topper to a tee!!! Also, we had great service and support the 'day of' of the wedding through Bridget and Caitlin. Hands down, best venue in Philly for a wedding, we were very happy. Only downside was we didn't get to eat much on the actual wedding day!!

e bill. I'll admit that when I first saw the space, I wasn't sure exactly how we would fit all our guests, but in the end the venue was perfect for our wedding - the windows surrounding the atrium provided a nice atmosphere all throughout the night, and the space felt warm and intimate. Having good food at the reception was really important to us, and we knew we couldn't go wrong with the Garces Group. The appetizers were especially amazing. Our guests still rave about how much fun they had and how much they enjoyed the food! Caitlin was really helpful throughout the whole process, and even gave great recommendations on some of my South Jersey vendors. The service on the day was great as well. There were a few things that didn't go as expected/planned, but the staff worked to make sure things went as smoothly as they could. Overall, I would recommend this venue and the Garces Group.

ht time-- And what an amazing view indeed. I loved the space and thought it was perfect for my wedding (we had the ceremony there as well!). The service, food, and the venue was not the only thing I loved about it but also the convenience of the location for our guest was perfect (on site parking & central location to hotels). If I had to do it all again I would choose this venue hands down. Looking back it was a great night and something I will remember forever.

moment from the second I walked into JG Domestic was a pure pleasure! I can't thank Caitlyn enough for being so easy to work with. My family and I especially enjoyed the personal menu tasting they offer. We frequently go to Jose Garces restaurants in Philly and knew the moment we stepped foot into JG Domestic, it was perfect for us! Our guest can't stop talking about how this was "THE BEST WEDDING" they have ever been to! I couldn't have been a happier bride with choosing this for my wedding ceremony and reception! Thank you all!!!!

ought why not take a look the worst thing that could happen is we get some good food and drinks but not something within our budget. We come from two large Irish families so our "small" wedding was going to be about 150 people minimum. We went to the Bridal show and my fiancee fell in love with the place. It was bright had a great view of the city and just fit our personalities. We found Caitlin the Event Manager at the show and sat down to talk about the space. We were looking to have an awesome party not a reception. A high end cocktail hour if you will with stations and such. We mentioned to Caitlin that we had a budget and that we would like to stick to a certain number. She said she could absolutely make it work. We signed a contract that night and began the planning process. Caitlin was excellent helping us plan everything from the amazing food and drink selection to the decor of the room and timing of the day. One of the best things about using JG Domestic for your reception is the menu. Since it is a Garces restaurant your options for your wedding are open ended. You can pick items from various places and Caitlin will make them work for your event. She arranged a private cocktail hour for the bridal party with our own wait staff so that we would have time to eat and gather ourselves before entertaining. The staff was incredible with everyone especially my fiance's elderly parents, going as far as to bring them food and drinks to their table so that they did not have to get up all night. The entire event was everything that we had hoped for and still have guests telling us what an amazing place it was and how much fun they had. If you are looking for a non traditional place and want something different with style and flair the Cira Center at JG Domestic will not disappoint you.

helped deliver the party of the year. We opted for food stations and the staff did a great job keep up with the volume of 150+ guests. All of the food was phenomenal but the taco & mozzarella stations were my favorites. Our cake was the best cake I’ve ever eaten at a wedding. Our goal was to have a celebration and we achieved it, each and every guest had a great time and are still raving about our wedding.

place we looked, we had looked at a few other venues in Philadelphia and none of them came close what we were looking for. JG Domestic had the gorgeous view of the city and since we had both lived in Philadelphia for over 10 years, that was very important to us. We're also huge foodie's so with all the options of Iron Chef Jose Garces had to offer, we knew this was the venue for us. Our wedding coordinator Caitlin, was amazing!! She was always available to answer any questions we had, was extremely informative and helpful. Her calm demeanor really put us at ease with the whole planning process. She recommended our florist, The Garden Party, who was also AMAZING. The day of the wedding, was perfect, the layout, the staff, the food...there was nothing to complain about. Caitlin made sure all the vendors were informed, knew what do, where to go, etc. I can not say enough good things about Caitlin and JG Domestic!!!

non-traditionally, and she never batted an eye. We had a complicated setup for the ceremony, and she made it happen smoothly, without a hitch at all -- her careful orchestration and planning was a godsend the day of. She was available, met regularly with us, and made great suggestions. And if we didn't like a suggestion, she was happy to defer to our preferences. Super accommodating, which was great and made me feel like I could make the event exactly what I wanted it to be, instead of being stifled by all sorts of rules. Everything went smoothly during the wedding. The food was incredible -- much better than your typical wedding food. The space was impressive for our guests. It's great having the openness of the lobby, but also the intimacy (and decor!) of the restaurant to work with. What surprised me the most about JG was how affordable it was (for what we got, especially the food), how easy they made the process (they took care of every last detail, down to setup and breakdown), and how much I was treated like royalty the night of. As the bride, I even had someone who always appeared to top off my wine whenever it got low. I never even had to go to the bar! The little touches like this meant a lot and they take great pride in making your experience a wonderful one.

rpieces! We were not expecting this type of service, but were glad to accept it. Personally, I feel that the one thing that gets talked about after every wedding is the food. If you are a lover of fine and gourmet foods like I am, this is definitely the right choice. The menu tasting alone was incredible! The entrees at my wedding are being used as a comparison at every other wedding my wife and I attend. People keep saying "the food is good, but it was nothing like your wedding at JG Domestic." I'll happily take this as a compliment. There really isn't anything bad to say. The venue is amazing and boasts incredible views. The staff is great (our head waiter was dressed as well as I was). The food is (obviously) amazing. They let you choose from the catering menu containing selections from every Garces restaurant. So if you're looking for a ceviche bar, steak, and a taco, they'll do it. And, for us budget conscious folks, the price was more than fair. Our six month anniversary is coming up, and I'm getting really excited to go another round with the top tier to my cake. Did I mention they even made a custom cake for us? I'm not sure why, but I insisted on cream cheese and salted caramel icing, and they delivered. I really don't have a single complaint.

would work within our budget. We found JG Domestic to be just that. I loved it because the style (in my opinion) was a little rustic but also clean and modern looking. The restaurant is a cool setting so you don't need to add too much to it if you don't want to. But, it could work if you did want to add more to it. I think the space is so great that you can be creative and it could be transformed for many different styles without losing it's own uniqueness. The skyline view of Philadelphia is amazing. And, it goes without saying, the food was delicious. Caitlin, the event coordinator, was great to work with. She was one of the reasons we chose the venue over the others ones when it came down to the end. We could tell that she would be great to work with and that proved true. I can be very particular and ask a lot of questions. She never seemed annoyed and always responded timely. She helped us work within our budget and made suggestions on how we could get there without sacrificing the quality. She even gave us some great suggestions on vendors we could use. The staff the day of our wedding were very professional and did a great job. Overall, we had a great experience and are very happy with our decision to have our wedding at JG Domestic.

the right venue. The wedding and reception couldn't have been more perfect and Caitlin's smiling, calm demeanor from the time we stepped foot in JGDomestics until we left at the end of the evening let this MOB know, without reservation, there was no detail that would be overlooked and we were in excellent hands. The waitstaff throughout the evening was very friendly and the service was impeccable. The guests are still raving about the food giving high praise for the selections available and the unique presentations. Not the typical boring fare of most weddings for sure. If you're looking for a special, out of the ordinary wedding/reception, look no further. This is the place!

stages of the planning to the final event, Caitlin (our coordinator) and her staff absolutely blew us away with her outstanding attention to detail, calm attitude and fantastic organization. My husband and I didn't want to pay tens of thousands of dollars for bland, boring food and had been fans of Jose Garces' food for a while. The decision to have his chefs cook the food for our reception was a no brainer. The hors d'oeuvres and main courses were unique, but appealing to the masses (and mouth wateringly delicious). I can say without hesitation that food is worth every penny. My husband and I also had a blast during our private tasting and enjoyed meeting the chef who would cook for our wedding (Jason) and our Captain (Adam). We were spoiled with delicious food and were given a better understanding of how the reception would flow. We also loved the cake tasting at the end of the evening when we were given several samples of cakes and buttercreams. We finally settled on pumpkin cake and a spice buttercream, which was perfect for our October wedding. The pastry chef did an expert job making my vision for the cake a reality and the taste was even better than we remembered! I can say without hesitation that JG Domestic is a dream venue for any couple. From the staff, to the amazing food to the unique setting for pictures--you will not regret choosing this venue for your wedding!!!

something different and having Garces Catering certainly did that. I knew that I wanted an amazing food. Garces Catering was amazing and we are still getting raves about the food! We had a tapas style menu which allowed our guests to try a variety of items. The venue was very good at accommodating my food allergy towards gluten. They prepared items for me personally that were gluten-free and tasted amazing. The wedding cake cutting piece was actually gluten-free as well, special thanks to the pastry chef. Caitlin, our event coordinator and her staff made the entire day run very smoothly. She was very flexible and organized. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding!

urba​n rustic setting .The JG Domestic restaurant and the open space faces the city providing a great backdrop with a view of the city's skyline. Caitlin was our venue event coordinator and she was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We selected the family style menu and the food choices are from the various Garces restaurants in the city. Everyone raved about the food and loved the tapas style menu. The guests were able to taste the many different dishes. The wedding itself went smoothly. Caitlin, her staff , and the party planner worked well together. I was able to enjoy the day after months of planning.The venue and staff met all our expectations and more!!

e had nothing to worry about. She was always cheerful and able to offer simple, beautiful solutions to our questions. She returned emails and phone calls quickly, and even agreed to a last minute meeting the day before she left for her maternity leave. When we met with the chef for our tasting (this was only 4 weeks before the wedding-they hold it that late to make sure all the ingredients are in season), we consulted with the pastry chef, Jess Mogardo for our cake. We really had no idea what we wanted, but she came up with a few options and the end result was beautiful. I happened to mention that the first thing I ever made for my husband when we started dating was a lemon ice box pie. On our wedding day, Jess surprised us by finding and making the very same pie that I had made for my husband years ago. We were truly moved (and very happy to finish it off at home!) Nearly every guest we've spoken with has told us that ours was the best, most fun wedding they've ever been to. From the food (which included several vegan options, and a cake bar), to the music provided by No Macarena, to the exceptional service from the Garces Catering staff, we truly couldn't agree more. Just one note! We didn't think we needed to put the entrees on our invitations since we knew the orders would be taken tableside. Fortunately, Caitlin worked this out for us, and we ended up serving duet plates to each guest, but make sure you at least know what your entree options will be so you can include them on your rsvps!

f credit goes to the Garces team that worked so hard on the actual day of the event to help it all come together. We really had fun at our reception, and so did our guests, and we couldn't have been happier. We really enjoyed the cocktail hour in the bar area (the pergola gives it an open, airy feel) and the dinner in the main area (they do a great job with the space). And of course, the food is top notch. Not only in the quality of the food, but also in the amount of food and variety of selection that is available. We opted for stations - the food was plentiful and the presentation was great. Thank you again for a great wedding reception.

s. I had an amazing experience at the Cira Centre. When I started to look at venues, I knew I didn't want a traditional ballroom. I toured the Cira Centre and even through I had a hard time envisioning how it would look for our wedding, I knew that the Garces name meant that I wouldn't have to worry about a thing. The night of the wedding, the reception was even more beautiful then I could have ever imagined. The view of the city skyline at night looked so beautiful in my wedding pictures. I could not have chosen a better venue!

take care of the event, we knew that would be delivered.  The venue was much more unique and chic than most Philadelphia-area wedding venues. The beautifully decorated restaurant has a more rustic feel and the Cira Centre architecture and all glass windows provides an outstanding view of the Philadelphia skyline which brings a modern element to the space. Unlike other venues, there is more of an opportunity to get creative with the layout of the reception space and decor.  At the time, the venue itself was newer to weddings than most of its competitors in the area but from the beginning, the Garces Group blew us away with their hospitality and passion for food. Our wedding coordinator, Caitlin and the rest of the Garces staff  greeted us warmly and ensured we were taken care of every time we visited during the planning phase. We were able to customize our cocktail hour offerings, drink selections and menu and we were blown away by the quality, creativity and overall presentation. Jessica, the pastry chef met with us to create the most amazing wedding cake. We let her work her magic and the result was better than anything we could have envisioned. The cake (and macarons) were a major highlight of our reception. On the big day, the reception space looked unbelievable. Caitlin and her team fulfilled all our special requests and worked with our florist to fulfill our vision. The service and treatment that we were given the entire time was very much appreciated and it exceeded our expectations. Our family and friends are still telling us it was the best wedding they have been to (and best wedding food, hands down).  We highly recommend this venue if you are looking for outstanding food and service in a unique space!

rful to work with. We've received rave reviews from our guests as well. From the beauty of the venue to the amazing food, I would highly recommend The Cira Centre Atrium at JG Domestic!

looking for something different than the country club/center city hotel affair. We were tired of being asked how we wanted our steak, only to have it come out inedible every time. We were expecting food worthy of an "Iron Chef." We were not disapointed. It was a pleasure working with the Garces staff from beginning to after the affair. They were accomodating in every way possible. The waitstaff were extreemly well trained and cohesive. I can be very critical of restaurants and service, however I found nothing to complain about. My only regret is that I have no more children to marry off.

contract. We also set up the food tasting with her. She neglected to tell us the pastry chef would be at the tasting. We had not considered cake designs and do to the lack of communication we were unprepared. We had also discussed with the coordinator to potential of having braised short rib on the menu. This was not communicated to the chef and we did not get to try it at the tasting. There were 3 payments scheduled by the first coordinator. We paid initially to reserve the date, and then they forgot to charge us for the second payment (It happened a few weeks later). They emailed us asking for the final payment 2 weeks early. That was resolved and the final payment was made on schedule. They put a groom from a different wedding on an email to this bride. The second coordinator we worked with was more responsive than the first but not much coordination happened during this period. The third coordinator, Caitlin, was great. She was responsive and organized. She had answers to all our questions and when she didn’t she provided an answer as soon as she could. She had to ask us about all the details of our event again but I was glad she did. That way we knew she had everything correct. I felt that she took ownership of our wedding and wanted to make it memorable. Honestly, if it weren’t for Caitlin the whole planning process would have been frustrating. We definitely had doubts about their ability to execute a reception when we were planning. The lack of coordination showed and we felt that they weren’t taking ownership of our wedding reception as we, the customer, had to be proactive and set up meetings. The initial lackadaisical approach didn’t affect the execution of the event; it did add some stress to the planning aspect of the reception. The reception was fantastic. A lot of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. We had an amazing time and didn’t have to worry about anything on the day of the event. A lot of other guests also complimented the service of the wait staff, the uniqueness of the venue, and the quality of the food. One thing we really liked about the venue is we could drop off items, such as candy bar supplies, and flip-flops for dancing, prior to the reception (Friday morning). Also, we didn’t have to pick anything up until Monday after the reception. This was a wonderful perk because it meant we didn’t have to coordinate cleaning up after the wedding and could just focus on having a great time. If Caitlin had been involved from the beginning we would have provided an overall rating of 4 stars. However due to the lack of coordination for the 6 months prior to Caitlin, we rounded the overall average to a 3. I would anticipate that with her involvement now, there would be no further coordination and communication issues and I would recommend this venue.

before the wedding. It met every expectation that my husband and I had for the special day. When we walked into the center the evening of the reception, it was magical. Erin and crew went above and beyond our every expectation! From the cocktail hour, service, setup, colors, flow, EVERYTHING was perfect without one single flaw for the 190 guests. The food met the expectation one would have being connected to JG Domestic. I even remember every single item on my plate!! Every guest raved about the food! Erin also worked closely with me concerning a slide show presentation that was a surprise for the bride and groom. She helped to work out every single detail without our daughter ever knowing anything until the moment it was presented. She even made sure that she sent this back to me after the wedding. We were blessed to have found this venue and Erin and her crew. Truly a very special place.

ing there, so I can experience it again!

. The wait and bar service was excellent and everyone was very attentive to guests and particularly to the bride (myself) and groom, making sure we were getting drinks and food brought to us when it looked like we couldn't step away from guests. They decor is simple but so beautiful. It was definitely not the traditional ballroom wedding but that's why we loved it. They hung candle-lit mason jars from the trellis and between that and the city skyline backdrop, it was perfect. JG Domestic is not your traditional wedding venue but for the couple that's looking for something a little different with amazing food, I would highly recommend having your wedding, or any event for that matter, here. We were so thrilled with everything.

rdinators, was fulfilled. Thanks to the people at garces catering and events my husband and I had the best night of our life.

he staff did a good job of transforming the space from our ceremony to tables while our guests were in the restaurant. I am not always easy to please, but we couldn't have been happier with our choice of venue.