The Crystal Tea Room

The Crystal Tea Room

Venue Information

The Crystal Tea Room is Philadelphia’s largest event space, located inside the historic Wanamaker Building in Center City. Blending timeless architectural charm with modern sophistication, the Crystal Tea Room offers an unforgettable setting for large-scale weddings that don’t sacrifice intimacy or style. Guests arrive through a soaring atrium, a glass-enclosed conservatory filled with natural light, lush greenery, and flowing fountains. It’s an impressive welcome and a serene setting for cocktail hour before the celebration transitions into the grand ballroom. Inside, hand-carved columns, inlaid marble floors, and the venue’s namesake crystal chandelier suspended from towering ceilings set the tone for a truly elegant event. With a capacity of up to 900 guests, the ballroom offers both dramatic scale and comfortable flow, ideal for everything from formal dinners to energetic dance-floor celebrations. Managed by Finley Catering, one of Philadelphia’s most respected hospitality teams, the venue delivers full-service coordination, customizable French-style menus, and in-house wedding cake options. From layout planning to final sendoff, every detail is handled with precision, making the guest experience seamless from start to finish. Wedding Photography at the Crystal Tea Room The venue’s architecture provides rich visual depth, consistent lighting, and refined backdrops that require little additional styling. Marble columns, the warm glow of chandeliers, and the expansive layout offer opportunities for capturing grand scenes and quiet moments alike, all without needing to leave the building. For couples who want the iconic Broad Street shot with City Hall in the background, the location makes it an easy and rewarding detour. Evening is the best time to capture this image. A short walk from the ballroom offers a welcome pause in the day, just a few quiet minutes to step away, breathe, and reconnect. The result? A long-exposure photo with City Hall illuminated behind them, subtle light trails from passing traffic, and a striking sense of calm and contrast that simply isn’t possible during daylight hours.

Venue Address

100 E Penn Square #9B
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Directions

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Contact Info

Phone: (215) 627-5100

Locations near the Crystal Tea Room for photos

City Hall, Rittenhouse Square, Rodin Museum, Waterworks, 30th Street Station

Wedding Photos at The Crystal Tea Room

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Wedding Stories

The couple stands together in a dramatic, historic building, illuminated by warm golden lighting during their beautiful wedding at the crystal tea room

Beautiful Wedding at the Crystal Tea Room | Antonia & PJ

Antonia and PJ’s story began in 2013 at Goucher College, where fate (and athletics) brought them together. She played field hockey, he played soccer, and over time, their friendship became the foundation of their connection. They were opposites in all the right ways-Antonia, the energetic, type-A extrovert, and PJ, the calm, laid-back balance to her go-getter personality. For years, their … the newlyweds kissing while on an escalator

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, … the newlyweds in their first dance as husband and wife

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 …

Exquisite Crystal Tea Room Philadelphia Wedding| Corinne and Will

Corinne and Will’s love story began one night at Bru, a cozy bar in Philly. As they chatted and bantered about whose hometown had better beaches and who would win at golf, they couldn’t deny their intense connection. Corinne was drawn to Will’s close relationships with his family, dedicated work ethic, and shared love of sports and the beach. But … couple holding each other's hands and smiling going down the stairs

Elegant Fall Wedding at the Crystal Tea Room | Jenna and Patrick

Jenna and Patrick’s love story began on St. Patrick’s Day in 2016, when they met and pretended to flirt to make another girl jealous. They lost touch, but fate brought them back together a few months later at a Sunday Funday at The Ivy. Patrick knew immediately that Jenna was special and asked her on a date. As they spent …

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, … bride and groom holding hands while walking before their Crystal Tea Room Wedding

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 … long shot of bride and groom kissing

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 … Father of the bride escorting the bride down the aisle

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 … end of night shot with the newlywed couple in the middle of the street

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 …
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