Glen Foerd

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Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Glen Foerd is a one-of-a-kind waterfront venue, just 20 minutes from downtown Philadelphia. The stunning Riverside Pavilion is fully customizable and great for up to 300 guests. Smaller events can be held inside the historic mansion, with its unique second floor art gallery and furnished rooms - it's sophisticated and grand but feels warm and comfortable. The bridal suite is full of natural light, perfect for photographs. There are so many indoor and outdoor options on the property - transition from a riverside ceremony to cocktails on the stone terrace to dinner & dancing in the Riverside Pavilion. Guests will love walking the paths through the grounds and along the riverside, pausing for views at the boathouse. With Jamie Hollander as the exclusive caterer, you're in excellent hands so you can fully enjoy your wedding while they handle every detail. After a meal your guests will rave about, dance the night away or break for s'mores under the covered porch.

Seated guest capacity

  • 100-300

Venue type

  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Outdoor
5001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114

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Riverside Pavilion

A fully customizable pavilion next to the historic Glen Foerd mansion, with a huge covered porch area overlooking the river.

The stunning Riverside Pavilion is fully customizable and great for up to 300 guests. Smaller events can be held inside the historic mansion, with its second floor art gallery and furnished rooms - it's sophisticated and grand but feels warm and comfortable. The bridal suite is full of natural light. There are so many indoor and outdoor options on the property - transition from a riverside ceremony to cocktails on the stone terrace to dinner & dancing in the Riverside Pavilion.

Guest capacity

100-300 Seated

100-300 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

• Customizable riverfront pavilion with covered porch area, built-in bar, dance floor, guest tables and chairs, five service tables • linens, fine white china, flatware, necessary glassware for the bar and table settings • valet services • full event staffing for set-up, service and breakdown • upscale restroom facilities adjacent to the pavilion • a professional event coordinator • sales tax and administrative charges

Available services that can be provided by Glen Foerd

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Valet - paid

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Glen Foerd menu options

$182-209 per guest

A FIVE HOUR RECEPTION

With an elegant cocktail hour, a sophisticated dinner service that includes the seasonal salad station, two dinner stations, and classic desserts with a twist

  • • all non-alcoholic beverages, bar mixers and bar fruit • linens, fine white china, flatware, necessary glassware for the bar and table settings • a customizable pavilion with covered porch area, guest tables, guest chairs, five service tables, a dance floor and a built-in bar • full event staffing for set-up, service and break-down • a professional event coordinator • upscale restroom facilities adjacent to the pavilion • sales tax and administrative charges • valet services
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