Arch Street Meeting House

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,000

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Arch Street Meeting House is a historic wedding venue located in Old City Philadelphia. The land on which Arch Street Meeting House stands was officially deeded to the Quakers in 1701 and used as a burial ground until 1872. The building was constructed in stages from 1(personal information protected by Zola) when need arose of a larger Meeting House in Philadelphia. The site is still an active place of worship in addition to being used as an educational museum space, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011. It is frequently rented for conferences, weddings, dinners, and graduations. The building sits on just shy of 2 acres, and our grounds include both grassy & brick spaces and lots of mature trees. The entire site exudes an overall historic charm.

Seated guest capacity

10-300

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Museums, Galleries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

320 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Our event spaces

West Room

Traditional Quaker worship space with crown glass, original floors & features, and no iconography. Stunning in its size and simplicity.

With the exception of electricity and heat, this historic worship space is preserved to its appearance from 1811, and includes historic benches that were made for the space.

Guest capacity

Up to 800 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

4,980

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

- Built-in sound system with 4 wireless microphones. - Upright piano. - Quaker marriage bench & certificate table, if desired.

Room cost

$250/hour traditional. Included in wedding packages for the ceremony.

East Room

Explore the history of Quakers in Philadelphia in the space best suited for dinner and dancing.

This is the oldest part of the building and now contains our educational museum displays around the perimeter of the room. Open central floor plan allows for flexible rental use.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

4,500

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch

Included in this room:

- Catering Kitchen attached. - Treated floors mean no false floor for dancing needed. - Updated LED lighting system.

Room cost

$250/hour traditional. Included in wedding packages for the reception.

Monthly Meeting Room

Constructed in 1968, this space is used by the worship community on Sundays and contains our historic benches.

This space is more modern than the other ground floor spaces, and can be closed off from the remainder of the floor for privacy. Ideally suited for the bridal suite, or smaller wedding ceremonies.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Square footage

1,180

Ideal for

Elopement, Other

Included in this room:

- Air conditioning - Complete privacy of space

Room cost

$100/hour traditional. Included in wedding packages for the bridal suite.

Reception Room

Alternatively called the Large Committee Room, this is a more informal space and ideal for smaller, intimate gatherings.

Part of the original footprint of the building, this space is now equipped with 20th century furniture that can be adjusted per the renter's needs.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,595

Ideal for

Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

- Numerous easily accessible electric outlets. - Fireplace (non-functional)

Room cost

$100/hour traditional. Included in wedding packages for cocktail hour.