
Bride
There’s no doubt about it. This is your day. And whether you’ve been dreaming of it your whole life, or find yourself suddenly engaged, we’ll have you totally prepared. Lean on us. Embrace all that we know as we walk you through the steps that lead to walking down the aisle. With so many options and decisions to be made, we are there to provide advice, direction and, assurance. So, when the day arrives, you’ll be ready, relaxed, and most importantly, you’ll be glowing.
You’ll bask in the moments. Especially the moments that happen serendipitously. A tender glance from your father–the one that needs no words to remind you that, no matter what, you will always be his little girl. Or, perhaps it will be how the lighting illuminates your bridesmaids and how much they all mean to you.
As we orchestrate weddings, we don’t create the moments, but we will set the stage that allows them to happen. Unprompted by photo albums or videos, they are the times that matter most –the memories that you will keep and relive forever. It is why we listen to everything you say before your wedding day as well as the things that are left unsaid. What a bride wants and what she doesn’t want will always be our top priorities. And the difference between a day that is fleeting and one that becomes a part of you.

Imagine
What better time to dream big dreams? To go beyond the expected, the conventional, the tried and true? If you have a vision of your perfect wedding, we’d love to hear it. Because nothing gives us more satisfaction and delight than working with brides and grooms to help make their fondest wishes come true on their special day. From our personal concierge services, to helping you become more informed through activities like Cescaphe University, we’re always working on new ways to make wedding planning easy and enjoyable.
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Plan
Congratulations to both of you on finding the person you want to spend forever with! Now that you’ve decided to celebrate your love with friends and family, our team of expert wedding planners and professionals are ready to help you create the wedding you’ve always dreamed of.
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Celebrate
We take your wedding day as seriously as you do. Each and every wedding receives our full attention. In addition to taking the time to give every bride and groom our full personalized attention to help them envision, design, and create the wedding of their dreams, our wedding team spends more than 30 hours meeting internally to go over each and every detail of every single wedding—so that you will never have to.
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Cescaphe Ballroom
The first stunning venue opened by Cescaphe, the Ballroom glows with classic luxury in the heart of Northern Liberties, one of Philadelphia’s most eclectic and electric communities.
Capacity: 150 – 300 guests
Vie
Our largest venue, Vie is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City, just above City Hall. And embraces you and your guests with elegance inspired by French Provençal design.
Capacity: 175 – 600 guests
Down Town Club
Just across the street from Independence Hall the Down Town Club was founded a century ago as a private enclave for the highest of Philadelphia Society. Today, it freely opens its doors to the most stylish of weddings. Like yours.
Capacity: 125 – 220 guests
Water Works
Its combination of gracious Neoclassical architecture on the outside and then-revolutionary technology within once drew visitors from around the world—including Char...
Capacity: 100-400 guests
The Lucy
Located on Philadelphia’s famous Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City, The Lucy encompasses the Cescaphe brand’s reputation for sophisticated, luxe venues. The elegant venue combines a modern interpretation of 19th century detailing with modern textures and materiality. E...
Capacity: 150 – 300 guests
Franklin’s View
Steps away from the Liberty Bell, Franklin Square is one of Philadelphia’s original five squares, in which the creation was planned by William Penn in the late 17th century and was named in honor of founding father, Benjamin Franklin. As Cescaphe’s second exclusive outdoor receptio...
Capacity: 150-300 guests


Your Wedding Team
It’s the show of a lifetime, and you’re the stars. Your Cescaphe team is excited to help you shine brighter and dazzle more than you could ever have hoped or imagined.
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