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Philly-Area Restaurants Perfect for Your Wedding Festivities
From the rehearsal dinner to your post-Big Day brunch, and everything in between.
Delivering the latest in style, inspiration, helpful tips and tricks, and everything else you need to know to plan the perfect Philly wedding.

Floral decor at Charley Dove, one of the great locations for restaurant wedding celebrations / Photograph by Amber Dawn
Love dining out with your partner? Then perhaps a restaurant wedding — or another Big Day-related celebration — is an ideal choice for you to toast your love story. And these Philly-area dining establishments set the table for one (or all) of your wedding festivities.
Ed. Note: This is not a comprehensive list; stay tuned for a larger guide to restaurant weddings in coming weeks!
Rehearsal Dinner
Charley Dove
Daily fish crudo or burger sliders? These are some of the choices offered at this cozy private dining space in Rittenhouse. The Rob Wasserman-owned BYOB (which operated as a restaurant before transforming into its current identity in February 2023) is ideal for hosting celebratory meals for up to 40 people. Peep the open kitchen to get a view of the culinary action, and don’t forget to ask about perfecting the vibe — the team can organize decor, desserts and florals. 276 South 20th Street.

Snacks by the Grazing Affair / Photograph courtesy of the Grazing Affair
Day-of Bites
Grazing Affair
Stave off hunger for you and your wedding party during hair and makeup prep with easy nibbles from Medford’s six-year-old Grazing Affair, a favorite of brands like Alice & Olivia. Pick from the brunch board, featuring six feet of baked muffins, croissants and other delights, or the charcuterie cone and sandwich platter — either option makes for a chic pre-ceremony snack. 5 South Main Street.

Banquette seating at Wilder / Photograph by Emily Wren Photography & Associates
Intimate Wedding
Wilder
This three-story Center City restaurant has drawn food-loving couples for their nuptials since it launched in 2022. In addition to the bold design (think velvet banquettes and photo-backdrop-worthy murals), the establishment is known for its tasty menu options. Consider the Sansom Street family-style dinner for a bit of everything — salads, pasta, sliced steak, vegetables, desserts. Wilder can host functions for between nine and 150 guests (the latter for a full buyout), but we’re partial to the flexible second-floor space, where up to 85 of your friends can enjoy a seated meal. 2009 Sansom Street.
Big Reception
Triple Crown
A Ralph Lauren-inspired equestrian aesthetic floods the brand-new Fearless Restaurants project at The Radnor Hotel. Expect unbeatable hospitality plus upscale American fare like caviar and potatoes or bacon-wrapped scallops. While the indoor space accommodates up to 300 guests and makes for a preppy all-weather setting, the lush outdoor garden area is tops for summer, with a sailcloth tent that can hold more than 200 of your favorite people. 593 East Lancaster Avenue.

Triple Crown’s reception space / Photograph by Gab Bonghi
After-Party
Blondie
Just because the clock strikes midnight doesn’t mean the shindig has to end. Plan an after-party in one of the three private spaces at this two-year-old Manayunk bistro, which can handle between 10 and 150 guests depending on the room you book. The restaurant works with you to curate post-wedding menus — think honey garlic chicken skewers and fried cauliflower wings, all washed down with champagne. 4417 Main Street.
Post-Wedding Brunch
Cafe Lift
Private events are kept to a minimum at Cafe Lift’s two low-key spots, in Callowhill (it moved to a larger space in summer 2023 and can hold up to 100 people) and Haddonfield, but a full buyout keeps the morning-after just as delicious as the night before. Nibble on cannoli French toast and Jen’s crespelle — bacon, scrambled eggs and Swiss rolled into an Italian-style crepe. For bigger parties (up to 150), opt for sister restaurant La Chinesca, where Mexicali-influenced dishes are in abundance. 1124 Spring Garden Street; 144 Kings Highway East.
Published as “Good Taste” in the Summer/Fall 2024 issue of Philadelphia Wedding.
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