Venue Information
One of the great venues in Philadelphia, I always love shooting here. The view from the mezzanine looking down on the dance floor is something you just don't have at most venues. And the beautiful turn of the century architecture outside of the ballroom is a photo op waiting to happen. Great vibe, plenty of space and you have Ott running the show! The Ballroom at the Ben is a classic!
Tip: If you plan on doing a night shot, consider going downstairs and using the lobby area of the Franklin Residences instead of the balcony of the venue. The lobby affords a greater variety of locations for a romantic end of the evening set of images. There's a reflecting pool and lots of little nooks and crannies for the perfect shot. If you have time, do both!
Venue Address
834 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Directions
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Contact Info
Phone: (215) 627-5100
Wedding Stories
Ballroom at the Ben Wedding | Marylin & Stephen
Marylin and Stephen's love journey began in the confines of a general chemistry class during their undergrad years in 2011. Stephen, being the supportive soul he is, helped his partner navigate through the challenges of lab work, yet remained silent about his feelings for four long years. After college, they parted ways to pursue their respective paths in grad school. ...
Exquisite Union Trust Wedding | Nicole & Jae
Nicole and Jae's love story began at Delaware Law School in 2016. It was during their first year when fate brought them together after completing their Civil Procedure Midterm Exam. As they celebrated their accomplishment with drinks, Nicole was introduced to Jae through a mutual friend. Their connection was immediate, spending the night lost in conversation and laughter. From that ...
Wedding at The Crystal Tea Room | Ariel & Andrew
An unexpected encounter sparked the flames of love between Ariel and Andrew. Arielle was visiting her mother in Florida, engaging in an activity she hadn't imagined would lead her to the love of her life. A casual day of pickleball with her mother's friends brought forth a pivotal moment when Lisa, Andrew's mother, approached Arielle. "Are you single?" she asked, ...
Fall Wedding at Ballroom at the Ben | Briana and Nico
In 2018, destiny played its hand when Nico and Bri's lives intertwined at a bustling work conference. Little did they know that this seemingly ordinary encounter would mark the beginning of a remarkable love story. From that initial spark, it became evident that they were more than just two souls meeting - they were kindred spirits with a shared love ...
Exquisite Crystal Tea Room Wedding | Jenn and John
Jenn's life changed forever the day she met John. She was waitressing at a popular bar in Hoboken when he walked in, and she immediately noticed him. His charm, sense of humor, and intellect had her hooked from the start. John, on the other hand, was captivated by Jenn's beauty and her positive attitude towards life. As they got to ...
Elegant Wedding at the Crystal Tea Room |Bianca and Matt
Bianca and Matt's love story was one for the ages. From their high school days to their romantic proposal in Italy, their love grew stronger with every passing day. Their shared interests in dining out, luxury cars, and traveling around the world brought them closer together. But what made their relationship work was the fact that they were best friends ...
Michelle & Mike|Ballroom at the Ben Wedding
When you think of soulmates, it's hard not to imagine Mike and Michelle. They met at their jobs about a year before they started dating, but the universe had different plans for these two! As time went on, their friendship grew stronger than ever before- suddenly finding themselves in love with one another. Mike is a guy who will do ...
Tiffany & Kyle|Ballroom at the Ben Wedding
Tiffany and Kyle's road to their Ballroom at the Ben wedding started on a summer Saturday afternoon at the Whitebrier in Avalon, NJ. The couple met at the popular Whitebrier Happy Hour. As a result, they started dating after some back and forth moments during the following months. Kyle finally proposed to her on July 4th weekend at the beach. ...
Crystal Tea Room Wedding|Gabrielle & Dominick
Gabrielle and Dominic had mutual friends and went to the same high school. They were connected in 2015 when they were both working in Philadelphia. He was in law school, and Gabrielle was finishing her degree in college. Dominic falls in love with Gabrielle because of her infectious, palpable and positive energy. He feels like it radiates out of her, ...
Deanna & Bobby | Crystal Tea Room Wedding
Deanna and Bobby's amazing Crystal Tea Room Wedding was the perfect way for this beautiful couple to cap off a relationship that started when they were in middle school. In fact, Deanna used to write "Mrs. Aquilino" on the back of her notebooks❤️ A big thank you to Deanna, Bobby and their families for trusting us to capture this amazing ...
An Ellis Preserve Winter Wedding | Jen & Ryan
"There were three failed attempts that Jen sniffed out, so it had to be on a whim. They made reservations for Iron Hill in Media. Once parked, Ryan made up a story about a Thai restaurant in the courtyard off State Street. When they got there, he pulled out napkins with Jen's name signed with the "Henry" last name, and ...
Winter Wedding at Ballroom at the Ben
Rain is certainly never welcomed on a wedding day but of course it unfortunately happens. It was downpouring almost all day for Rebekah and Adam's winter wedding at Ballroom at the Ben. But thankfully the wedding gods knew what they were doing when they decided to let it rain that day. Rebekah and Adam weren't about to let the weather ...
Vanessa & Andrew|Fall Wedding at Union Trust
It's no surprise that a women from South America loves to dance, especially Salsa. But a guy from Russia? "We meet back in 2015 the day before Thanksgiving at Cuba Libre while I was out with some friends" Vanessa told me before their Fall Wedding at Union Trust. "We talked for a little and asked me for my phone number. ...
Union Trust Ballroom Wedding|Kathleen & Joey
We arrived at Kathleen and Joey's Union Trust Ballroom Wedding via their initial meeting in Philadelphia: "We met at Center City Sips during happy hour at the Comcast building. Kathleen's friend (made of honor Amanda) approached Joey and his friends and asked if they were single. Then we all started talking and the rest is history!" They told me that ...
Union Trust Philadelphia Wedding |Nikki & Kevin
When you have a Union Trust Philadelphia wedding you're probably not going to be terrible interested in stopping by Milkboy on Chestnut Street for a photo op on your wedding day. That is unless you met at Milkboy and wanted to stop by to pay homage to the place where it all began for you! I love a couple like ...
Center City Philadelphia Wedding|Jaime & Adam
Jaime and Adam had a plan in mind for their Center City Philadelphia Wedding at the Crystal Tea Room: Don't avoid the obvious! Since they were getting ready at The Loews Hotel (right around the corner from the Tea Room and across from City Hall) they told me that they just wanted to walk around the area and make all ...
Masonic Temple of Philadelphia Wedding
If you want to feel like a princess while walking down the aisle, look no further than having a Masonic Temple of Philadelphia wedding ceremony followed by a reception at the Crystal Tea Room! Santina and Bobby held their ceremony in Renaissance Hall which was constructed in 1891. This brilliant scarlet red room is decorated in the Italian Renaissance style ...
Beautiful Ballroom at the Ben Wedding | Ashley and Russ
Ashley and Russ had a wedding day that was all about family, friends and celebrating in style at several Philadelphia landmarks! From getting ready in familiar surroundings to iconic locations in Old City and City Hall, their beautiful Ballroom at the Ben wedding was full of history, joy and love! Getting Ready Ceremony Bride and Groom First Dance Reception Getting ...
Ben Franklin Ballroom Wedding |Christina and Chris
It seemed like years since I had seen Christina and Chris when we got together for their Ben Franklin Ballroom Wedding recently. It had been 10 months since we had met in Lewes Delaware for their engagement session and I was really looking forward to seeing them. We had a great evening on the beach that night followed by some ...
Ballroom at Ellis Preserve | Katie and Joe
We had our first of three visits this year to the beautiful Ballroom at Ellis Preserve recently for Katie and Joe's wedding day! I always look forward to working at any of Finley Catering's venues. The staff is always friendly, take great care of our couples and each venue has an interesting history! Getting ready for the girls took place ...
Crystal Tea Room Wedding|Caitlin and Mike
A dapper military man and his bride in a Pnina Tornai dress? Their ceremony at one of my favorite churches in Philly? Add in a reception at the beautiful Crystal Tea Room in Center City? Yup...I knew this was going going to be a great day! Even with the extreme heat outside, Caitlin and Mike's wedding at the Crystal Tea ...
Summer Union Trust Wedding | Jenna and Eric
Jenna and Eric are crazy about each other! So crazy about each other that they didn't bat an eye at the thought of being outside for 2 hours before their Union Trust Wedding in the 93 degree, hair curling summer humidity that mother nature gave us last week! As you'll see, they just love being together no matter what the ...