The Rittenhouse Hotel

everything we had hoped for and more!! I’m sad it’s over because I felt like Jessica and Lanay became a part of my crazy family in the past year and a half. They will always have a very special place in my heart. xoxo

a hotel. If I had to do it all over again and had 0 out of town guests this would still be my first choice. The hospitality, food quality, drinks and more are top notch. From the beginning of my wedding planning process to the end they were so accommodating to all of our requests. Even the tasting was a beautiful presentation. Lanay Jessica and Bruce were great to work with! Thank you for making my day beautiful and perfect!

and their service is outstanding. Starting at check in, the whole Wedding Party felt like royalty. Our rooms were ready early and of course they were gorgeous and comfortable.These rooms were some of the best hotel rooms many of Wedding Party had ever stayed in and they felt pampered and glamourous. The staff treated my husband and I to a Bridal Suite gift upon arrival and we wanted for nothing the entire time. The Reception was beautiful and the service provided was outstanding. The Cocktail Hour and After Party were perfect and everyone kept raving about how incredible the food and cake were. We were told by our guests that it was the most delicious wedding food they had ever had. If you are looking for food to serve at the Cocktail Hour get the Dim Sum- our guests went crazy for it! We also had Bridal Party hair and make-up done in the salon and I cannot recommend that enough. Every staff member was amazing and they truly are artists. Not to mention that the food provided was delicious as well. The Brunch on Sunday was a feast; there were so many delicious options that guests had multiple helpings. Originally we were going to have our Brunch downstairs but so many people stayed over that we had a Brunch for 90 guests. Instead of the Rittenhouse telling us that it would be impossible to accommodate so many guests when we had originally anticipated 40 people, the Rittenhouse moved us to the Ballroom and made it happen! Again, the Rittenhouse went above and beyond. This hotel, its location, its staff, and its catering are incredible. This is easily the best Wedding and Reception Venue in Philadelphia.

y amazing experience that we had working with Lanay and Jessica. They were the epitome of top notch care and hospitality, and went above and beyond at every step to ensure that our wedding reception was flawless. Starting with the planning stages, they were attentive to our requests and creative with their responses. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and every request for accommodation was perfectly executed. We had a great time during our tasting at Lacroix, and really got a chance to explore the catering menu. One of the most important things that we were looking for was exquisite food. Not a week goes by without one of our guests raving about the dinner and hors d'oeuvres. As far as the actual weekend of the wedding, we were treated with the highest level of care and courtesy throughout the hotel. We had a beautiful suite overlooking the park which was perfect for meeting for pictures and pre-ceremony brunch. Our families and a large amount of our bridal party took full advantage of the spa and salon, and had phenomenal experiences. Jessica and her team were attentive and flexible throughout our wedding day, even bending over backwards at a moments notice to cover down on some things that we as a couple had missed during our planning. When we returned from our ceremony and pictures, Lanay and Jessica were standing by to make sure that everything was perfect--and it was! We had cocktails and appetizers waiting for us in the bridal suite, and we cannot underline enough the complete level of care that we felt from start to finish. Once we had finished bustling, we made our way down to the cocktail hour, which was beyond elegant. We had a very large guest count, but the lobby and tea room made for an exquisite backdrop with plenty of room to feel comfortable. The serving staff was welcoming, with everyone knowing our name, and seamless in their ability to quickly respond to any requests. The ballroom was perfect for our reception, with the dance floor consistently full but not congested. Bruce and his team were the epitome of professionalism and perfection with everything running like clockwork. There really was a feeling of timeless elegance throughout every part of our weekend and the staff were no doubt the catalysts. From top to bottom, start to finish, we cannot imagine having a better wedding experience and our guests continue to echo the very same sentiments. We now consider Lanay, Jessica and Bruce our friends, and look forward to working with them for events again. We recommend them and The Rittenhouse to everyone! -Elizabeth & Chip O'Connell