The Down Town Club
The Downtown Club
Venue Information
Built in 1921 in the Georgian Revival style, The Down Town Club captures the spirit of early 20th-century Philadelphia with a distinctly modern edge. Guests are welcomed into a 3,000-square-foot cocktail lounge featuring panoramic views of the city skyline and waterfront -an impressive first impression, especially as the sun sets over Independence Mall. The venue showcases hand-carved wood moldings, inlaid marble floors, and restored brass chandeliers, all set beneath soaring ceilings and soft, sweeping drapery. The space feels both grand and welcoming, blending colonial character with clean, modern lines. A boutique green room offers a private retreat for the couple or wedding party, while the built-in bar and open layout ensure guests stay comfortable and connected throughout the event. Whether hosting a seated dinner or a more relaxed reception, the flow between cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing is seamless, allowing the architecture and city views to elevate every part of the experience. From a photography perspective, The Down Town Club offers abundant opportunities. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural light during the day, while the high ceilings and symmetrical layout create strong compositions for wide shots and architectural framing. The panoramic views of the city skyline and waterfront bring added depth and visual drama to portraits and reception images. Tip:For couples working with a DJ, consider placing the Sweetheart table toward the back of the room rather than directly inside the ballroom entrance. This setup preserves more dance floor space and keeps distractions out of the background in key images. However, this layout isn’t ideal if you’re planning a live band, as stage needs may limit flexibility.
Venue Address
600 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Directions
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Contact Info
Phone: (215) 238-5750
Locations near the Downtown Club for photos
Old City, Penn’s Landing, Washington Square Park
Wedding Photos at the Downtown Club
Wedding Stories
Downtown Club by Cescaphe |Jodi & Patrick
One fine St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Jodi and Patrick’s friends set them up on a blind date. The couple who introduced them ended up getting into a huge fight that night, so they had to spend the whole evening together. After that, they exchanged numbers and talked on the phone for a few weeks leading them to set up their …
Downtown Club Philly Wedding|Shana & Kyle
Who would have thought that on the very day when you realize you are being used, you meet someone you deserve? After getting disappointed when Kyle found out that the girl he was seeing was only using him for drinks, he noticed another girl with such beautiful eyes. From that moment, he knew he wouldn’t let the opportunity pass to …
Waiman + Ronnie|Downtown Club Wedding
Waiman and Ronnie’s Downtown Club wedding was a perfect mix of modern and traditional with a crazy party attached at the end! I loved that they got ready in their childhood homes with their families along side them. I also loved the traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony that occurred after their Christian ceremony. And then there were the dragons dancing during …
Winter Wedding at the Downtown Club
You may think that a couple from Atlanta, Georgia wouldn’t want a Winter Wedding at the Downtown Club in Philadelphia. You would also think that when the wedding day arrives and it’s 20 degrees and snowing like crazy that they wouldn’t want to go outside for pictures. Well, I can say that I was WAAAY wrong! When I called Allison …
The Downtown Club Wedding | Danielle and Frank
I had such a great time in NYC with Danielle and Frank for their engagement session the month before their late March wedding and was really looking forward to spending their wedding day at The Downtown Club with them. With their easy going personalities and they way they described their family and friends to me, I couldn’t help but look …
