600 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130
Vie is a contemporary wedding venue just minutes from City Hall, combining sleek design with spacious indoor and outdoor settings. The ballroom features custom lighting, imported Italian mosaics, and room for large celebrations. The private courtyard offers a romantic spot for ceremonies or cocktails, but be mindful of midday shadows that may affect photos. With its refined décor and central location, Vie is perfect for couples seeking a stylish city wedding.
Tip:
If your planning to hold your ceremony in the outside courtyard at Vie, try to time the ceremony so the shadows created by the sun hitting the surrounding buildings don’t become an issue. It’s a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony, but I’ve had instances where the shadows literally divided the bride/groom and bridal party in half. This creates a problem for wide, storytelling images so keep this in mind.
Wedding Photos at Vie
FAQs: Vie by Cescaphe Wedding Venue
1. Can we host both our ceremony and reception at Vie?
Yes, Vie offers a modern ballroom and a charming outdoor courtyard for ceremonies, and receptions are held in the Grand Ballroom. We’ll help you transition smoothly between spaces so your guests and coverage remain seamless and elegant.
2. What is the guest capacity, and how flexible are the spaces?
Vie accommodates 175 to 600 guests, depending on your layout. You’ll have access to multiple cocktail zones (Foyer, Mosaic Room, Lounge) plus the courtyard and main ballroom. We’ll help you pick layouts and room combinations that match your guest list and photographic needs.
3. What architectural and design details make Vie special for photography?
Imported Italian mosaic walls in the Mosaic Room
Dramatic chandeliers, lattice ceilings, and elegant French-inspired design in the Grand Ballroom
Courtyard with steel columns, exposed brick, and greenery for a blend of urban + soft textures
We’ll scout vantage points ahead of time and plan when and where to capture essential moments using both natural and ambient lighting.
4. How do you balance lighting and mood in both indoor ballroom and outdoor courtyard portraits at Vie?
We’ll mix ambient light (from chandeliers, built-in fixtures, and natural daylight) with off-camera flash or continuous lighting to preserve the elegance of both settings. In the ballroom, we’ll highlight the lattice ceiling, imported mosaic walls, and chandelier glow. In the courtyard, we’ll use the softer outdoor light, steel columns, exposed brick, and greenery to craft intimate yet dramatic portraits.
5. How do you balance architectural grandeur with intimate portraits during a Vie wedding?
We’ll alternate between wide, sweeping shots that showcase the venue’s scale (mosaics, chandeliers, ballroom vistas) and tighter, emotive portraits with softer light. By mapping the light paths and scouting the space ahead, we’ll know when to move in for details or step back for environment shots, making sure your album tells both your personal story and shows off Vie’s elegance.
Venue Information:
600 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (215) 238-5750
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