Groomsmen
Whatever your connection to the groom, you’re a groomsman because the connection runs deep.
And as a groomsman, your responsibilities also run deep. (Nothing to fear, it’s all good.) Above all is your support of the groom. Advise him, help him stay calm, organized, and focused. Be a good listener and a shoulder to lean on. Usher guests to their seats – a good rule of thumb is age, before beauty. Be an active and willing dance partner during the wedding reception.
More than anything a groomsman is at the heart of it all because he does what friends do for friends.
Cuisine
Every Cescaphe wedding is a feast for all the senses, but it’s the culinary experience that sets the stage and raises the curtain for all the celebration that follows.
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A successful wedding is made of hundreds and thousands of moving parts, all working perfectly together at just the right time. That’s why, at Cescaphe, there is no such thing as a small detail.
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Every one of you is an honored member of the wedding party, and you’re there to lend support to the couple getting married and their guests. Best behavior goes without saying. But so does fun. The more relaxed you are, the better the celebration.
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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
Tendenza
Located in Philly’s vibrant Northern Liberties, Tendenza is a sleek and chic contemporary space inspired by the cutting industrial style of New York lofts. When you want your wedding to make a unique statement, nothing else in the city comes close.
Capacity: 150 – 240 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
In the mid-19th century, it was the second most-visited tourist destination in America. Now superbly restored, the Water Works is a National Historic Landmark. And one of the most iconic—and romantic—locations in Philadelphia.
Capacity: 100-400 guests
The Lucy
Located on Philadelphia’s famous Avenue of the Arts, The Lucy encompasses the Cescaphe brand’s reputation for sophisticated, luxe venues. European inspired brass chandeliers illuminate marble accents and ivory wall paneling for a warm traditional aesthetic.
Capacity: 150 – 325 guests
Gallery
Weddings are filled with memorable moments, just waiting to be captured on camera. Here are some of our favorites.
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Logistics
After all the planning and preparation, all the weeks and months of expectation, all the hustle and bustle of the final hours before, you deserve a day without a worry in the world.
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Holiday Weekend Weddings
Celebrations are always in season. That’s why holiday weekends throughout the year happen to be the most anticipated weekends and perfect excuse to get any party started! There is one thing many people have in common about holiday weekends – an extra day off. As if having a little extra time off from work isn’t […]
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REAL WEDDING – Lindsay & Steve
Cescaphe Ballroom, May 12th, 2018 How did you meet? At a bar in Baltimore, MD on a football Sunday (our mutual friends connected us together). How did the proposal happen? Steve bought a personalized dessert plate that said “Will you marry me?” on it. He originally planned to take me to our favorite restaurant and […]
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“Simply put: beyond belief”
I am the father of the bride, my daughter was married in May 2018 at Cescaphe Ballroom. I have been to many weddings in my lifetime but what my Family, my son-in-law’s Family and our combined Family members and friends experienced yesterday was, simply put: beyond belief. The quality and quantity of food during the […]
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Cescaphe University: Cake Decor – April 2018
It was a fun and informative night at Cescaphe University: Cake Decor! Part of the Cescaphe Experience for all brides and grooms is the opportunity to customize their very own four-tier wedding cake. All #CescapheCakes are designed and created by our very own Executive Pastry Chef, Jennifer Roach and her amazing team of cake artists. With […]
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REAL WEDDING: Ashley & Rodney
Tendenza: Sunday, March 18th, 2018 How did the two of you meet? We met on the campus of Widener University in 2011 as we happened to cross paths in route to class! How did the proposal happen? The proposal happened after dinner at Ruth Chris one warm May night in Northern California. Rodney surprised me by […]
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Cescaphe University: Bridal Fashion Show – March 2018
Our March Cescaphe University featured an iconic wedding detail that most brides do not do without! With the help from local experts, we assisted our Cescaphe Brides with bridal gown inspiration, advice on what to expect while dress shopping and input on how to come prepared! It was a pleasure to have The Lovely […]
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“We fell in love with Cescaphe Ballroom. It was exactly the ambience that I was dreaming of: elegant, grand, classic.”
I first heard about Cescaphe from my boss. His daughter had just gotten married at a Cescaphe venue and his only “complaint” was that there was too much food. And that is exactly what I wanted! So that weekend my, me (now) husband and I took a grand tour of all the Cescaphe venues. We […]
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Water Works – Mill House Deck Wedding
A fairy tale wedding to remember. The beautiful newlyweds, Ashley and Daniel, celebrated their love with us this past fall – in a gorgeous way! Turning Ashley and Daniel’s dreams and wedding day visions into a beautiful reality, one important detail at a time. This Water Works Millhouse Deck Wedding will take your breath away… […]
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“Cescaphe helped us pull off a phenomenal event in less than three months.”
Excellent from top to bottom. We had a very short engagement and not long to plan, and Cescaphe helped us pull off a phenomenal event in less than three months. The planning leading up to our wedding was easy, with the biggest element being the meeting in which we made all the decisions about linens, […]
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Cescaphe University: All About the Groom – February 2018
February’s Cescaphe University at Tendenza was all about the very important gentleman of the hour, also known as the Groom! Not only is the groom ecstatic to be marrying the love of his life, but taking part in the wedding planning enhances the overall experience for him too! There are endless elements of a wedding […]
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