The National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,750 for off-peak dates, and $4,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 120 seated guests

About this venue

The NSCDA/PA owns its Headquarters House located at 1630 Latimer Street in Philadelphia. Built by and for the Dames under the leadership of Mrs. James Starr, Jr., the house has served as the Dames home since its completion in 1923. The building was designed by the Philadelphia Architectural firm Ritter and Shay. Marion Coffin, one of the first female landscape architects, was instrumental in desgining the garden which is a four seasons delight to all who use the house. Headquarters is the setting for Philadelphia Stated Meetings, the meetings of the Board of Managers and its Committees, and for the Society's Annual meeting. The archives of the Society, including lineage papers of our members, both living and deceased, are housed here as well. Headquarters is also available to the general public to rent for weddings and events.

Seated guest capacity

  • 120

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1630 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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NSCDA/PA Headquarters House

Personality, Style, and Warmth

The lovely Pennsylvania Headquarters House on Latimer Street was designed by renowned Colonial Architects, Ritter and Shay, and was completed in 1921. The inside is painted in authentic colonial colors and beautifully decorated with period antiques, vintage paintings, and historical artifacts. The House exudes a personality, style, and warmth unprecedented in the Philadelphia area and provides a truly unique venue for your next event.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Included in this room:

The House can comfortably accommodate small, intimate gatherings for 10 to 50 guests in a number of finely appointed downstairs rooms or up to 120 guests for a reception in its beautiful upstairs ballroom. The upstairs of the House is fully air-conditioned for comfort during summer months.

Available services that can be provided by The National Society Of The Colonial Dames Of America

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite

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  • Could Not Be Happier!

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    •Hannah O.•Nov 1, 2024

    We recently celebrated our wedding at Colonial Dames, and I can't express enough how incredible Adrianna was throughout the entire process. From our very first meeting, she was exceptionally thoughtful and accommodating, always going above and beyond to ensure our vision came to life. Adrianna’s attention to detail made all the difference. She listened to our ideas and provided valuable suggestions, making us feel supported every step of the way. On the big day, the space looked absolutely stunning! Adrianna transformed it into a beautiful and inviting atmosphere that exceeded our expectations. We truly could not have done it without her. Her dedication and passion for her work shone through, and we felt so grateful to have her by our side. If you’re looking for someone who will make your event extraordinary, I highly recommend reaching out to Adrianna at Colonial Dames! Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable!

  • This venue could not have been more perfect

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    •jennifer b.•May 13, 2022

    The PERFECT venue for a beautiful Philadelphia wedding combining amazing lush gardens with all of the historic charm that Philly has to offer. This was a venue that needed ZERO added decor. It was perfectly beautiful AS-IS (which was really important to us) and it could not have been more ideal. Adriana was incredible from the start. She was accommodating and helpful. She was there for us any time we needed anything. She gave us access to the venue throughout the entire week and coordinated directly with my vendors and friends who were dropping off everything from flowers to desserts and alcohol. She kept our things safe for a load-out/pickup two days later so that we didn’t have to cut time short with our friends and family and we were able to just enjoy the weekend and get everything wrapped up on Monday. We could not have been happier with how our wedding turned out and we are so thankful to Adriana and Kenny for taking such good care of us!!

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