FAQs
Question
Is there any parking in the area?
Answer
For guests who will not be parking at either of the hotels, there is ample parking in the neighborhood. The most convenient location for parking is the Parkway at the Curtis Center (Parkway Curtis Center, 625 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19106) located right next to the Down Town Club. A search on google maps will also yield several other locations. Please note that there is no designated church parking.
Question
Is transportation for guests provided?
Answer
Yes, we have reserved a trolley service through our venue to bring guests from the two designated hotels (Hotel Monaco and Renaissance Hotel) to the Downtown Club. The trolley will begin making loops from the Hotel Monaco to the Renaissance Hotel to the Downtown Club starting at approximately 5:30 pm until all the guests have arrived. Starting at 11:00 pm until the reception ends at midnight, the trolley will once again make loops between the venue and hotels to bring everyone home and/or to the after party at the Renaissance Hotel. The trolley service does not include transportation to and from the church. Please refer to the map above, though. All event locations are within walking distance of each other if necessary or a very short cab ride away.
Question
What should I do once the wedding ceremony is over?
Answer
Per church guidelines, we will conclude our activities at Old St. Joseph's by 4:30 pm. The reception at the Downtown Club begins at 6:00 pm, and the venue will start receiving guests as early as 5:30 pm. Therefore, this leaves approximately an hour of downtime for our guests. We recommend that you relax at either of the hotel bars or PJ Clarke's, which is in the building next to the Downtown Club, until the venue opens.