The Arches

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,800 for off-peak dates, and $2,600 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 170 seated guests

About this venue

The Arches venue, known as St. Cecilia’s and St. Stan’s are the two newest venues in Western Chester County. During the ongoing revitalization project in Coatesville, the goal was to repurpose these beautiful churches into event spaces and to preserve their rich history. You get to choose which venue is the perfect location for you and your special event. Our beautiful venues are the perfect backdrop for your wedding. ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, corporate function, family reunion, or any other special event. We look forward to helping you create lifetime memories at The Arches.

Seated guest capacity

25-170

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

600 E Chestnut St, Coatesville, PA 19320

Our event spaces

St. Cecilia’s Event Center

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St. Cecilia’s Event Center

St. Cecilia’s was built in 1870. Fashioned in the Swiss Gothic style,the serpentine stone edifice contains buttresses, narrow pointed arch apertures, a large, central rose window and beautiful balconies. This venue has been recently renovated with our clients in mind. The design was done with a pleasing neutral palette of grays to allow our clients flexibility to decorate with any color or style they choose. The lower hall of St. Cecilia’s is being designed as an eclectic multi use space. Corporate meetings, community events, showers, lifetime events or a reception, ceremony or cocktail hour can be hosted here.

Guest capacity

Up to 170 Seated

Included in this room:

● Fully Equipped Kitchen ● Handicapped Accessible ● Outdoor Function Area ● Outside Catering Allowed ● Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Available services that can be provided by The Arches

Services & amenities

Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Pet friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Reviews

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A Beautiful, Must-See Venue!!
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•Sarah Petro•Jun 4
The Arches is a gorgeous venue to hold any life event you have. Anywhere from a birthday party to a wedding, Jane and Larry have you covered right in the heart of Coatesville! Doe Run Catering has had the pleasure of working with them over the past two years, and it has never been short of amazing! Jane and Larry are two of the most kind-hearted people we know, whom we have built a very close and endearing friendship with. They put their all into the venue and the event you are planning. We cannot wait to continue our relationship with The Arches and see what incredible things they will continue to do in the future!!
The picture perfect venue!
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•Mobile Beauty Services•May 31
We have had the pleasure of working at the arches with Jane & Larry multiple times! There professionalism is truly unmatched, they go above & beyond for every couple! The indoors & outdoors of this venue makes it a hidden gem as it is so beautiful and perfect for all weddings! Highly recommend to all couples if you are wanting a unique, beautiful, & professional staff at your venue!
Wedding Planners Dream
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•tara thistlethwaite•May 28
The ease, flexibility and just overall pleasure to work with Jane is a wedding planners dream! The Arches found a treasure when they hired Jane as she is not only is the venue manager, she is also a partner and your best friend. Her attention to detail, care and commitment to your event are unmatched! I had the pleasure of working with Jane at The Arches most recently at a styled shoot she hosted for us. The day was beyond perfect as we knew it would be and I am sincerely looking forward to working with her again soon!
Amazing!
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•Kelsey W.•May 7, 2024
Jane and Larry were amazing! From the first time we met with Jane to the very end of our day she was constantly there to answer questions and help and just be a sounding board. I could not iomagine our special day anywhere else. We loved the venue and how easily we able to make it our own! 10/10 recommend for anyone looking for a DIY venue that is beautful and also affordable!