Quaker weddings are a special type of ritual for which no officiant is needed to marry two parties, and Pennsylvania is among only a handful of states in which you can say “I do” via a self-uniting ceremony. In a traditional Quaker wedding, all attendees sign the marriage certificate as a witness after the wedding ceremony concludes. A Quaker wedding begins when the couple enters the ceremony space and sit together, facing friends and family. The couple and the guests then enter into a short period of silent reflection. During this period of silent reflection, anyone who feels moved may stand up and share words of love toward the couple When the meeting for worship ends, as signified by the groom's parents standing and shaking hands, the couple stands, face each other, and recite their wedding vows. Then, the couple declares themselves as married and may kiss and walk down the aisle. After the couple has exited, all guests are invited to approach the certificate bench and sign the marriage certificate as a witness.

The dress code is dressy casual. Wear summertime colors if you can!

Arch Street Meeting House has a parking lot off 4th Street that guests are permitted to use free of charge; however, space is limited to around 80 spots, so please do your best to carpool if you need to drive. If the parking lot is full when you arrive, there is ample street parking and garage parking in the neighborhood for a fee.

Philadelphia is quite accessible to those traveling from anywhere in the United States. The Philadelphia Airport is fairly large, with many airlines flying into this hub. The Newark Airport, JFK and LaGuardia, Baltimore-Washington International, and Dulles International are all 2–3 hours away via car, and there are regular trains between Philadelphia and New York, Washington, and Baltimore. For those taking trains, Philadelphia's 30th Street Amtrak Station is a huge transportation hub, with trains regularly scheduled for many cities along the East Coast. There are also various bus lines that pick up and drop off in Philadelphia.

Fortunately, Philadelphia and the surrounding cities and towns have many options for lodging. You will find many hotels, inns, and Airbnbs across Philly and in nearby towns such as Bala Cynwyd, Conshohocken, King of Prussia, Camden, and more. Our venue is located in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, which is filled with restaurants, shops, history, and many hotels. Other good neighborhoods within Philadelphia include Graduate Hospital, Fitler Square, Rittenhouse Square, Center City, Fairmount, East Falls, Manayunk, Roxborough, University City, the Gayborhood, Queen Village, and Society Hill. If you need recommendations for which neighborhoods to stay in, especially if you are unfamiliar with Philadelphia, PLEASE LET US KNOW. We are happy to help guide you in the right direction. There are also various campgrounds within ~ 1 hour of Philadelphia if you are seeking a more nature-y and rural experience. If you are seeking convenience, the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District Hotel is located right across the street of our venue in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia. Please see the "Where to Stay" tab for specific hotel recommendations located close to our venue.

Due to venue restrictions, we can only accommodate the young children of our immediate family and wedding party members. If you are traveling to Philadelphia with young children and need a sitter for the night, My Fair Nanny and the Philadelphia Area Nanny Network are two reputable babysitting services that provide childcare at your hotel, Airbnb, or wherever you are staying. Infants under age 2 and older children (12 and up) are welcome to attend.