See more ideas about tea room, room, wedding. Crystal Tea Room - Best Wedding Venue in the City!!! Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Service Staff. Thomas, who is the Maitre d' for the venue was amazing. I had my wedding at Union Trust this past Friday and I'm not sure where to even start. Meticulous and attentive event coordinators are on-hand to help execute every detail so that couples can make their vision a reality. It was a gorgeous, unforgettable, worry free evening! I feel like I need to leave a separate review for the food alone - everything was phenomenal and beautifully plated and served. It really made planning for the event so much easier. before I even asked. When Stephanie and Ryan were pronounced husband & wife, they both were so excited and the guests erupted in cheers. Guests are welcomed into the atrium, a majestic . tant went above and beyond and made our night perfect ! By clicking 'Send', I agree to WeddingWires Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Once we signed up with Finley Catering and we told people that our daughter was getting married at the Crystal Tea Room, we didnt encounter a single person that had anything negative to say about Finley Catering and the Crystal Tea Room. Everything about the evening was amazing, magical, memorable, delicious, fun and exciting! It went by so quickly and wouldn't have changed anything. The staff there are simply the best! The bar was also awesome and they let people get drinks with whatever they wanted , ie not restricted to certain liquors. As for the food all of my guests couldn't say enough about how good it was, and also how good with timing everything was brought out. The spacious bridal suite (2820) yielded the gorgeous floor to ceiling windows and contemporary decor for some epic bridal portraits. It was commented on over and over again as the best food our guests have every had at a wedding. The rest of the staff, including the bridal attendant we had, made our day even more special, making sure we always had a drink in our hand without having to leave the dance floor or stop mingling with our guests, checking on us throughout the night without being overbearing just so we knew where to find them if we ever needed anything - they could not have been nicer, more professional, or more accomodating. It was like they knew our needs before we did. The space is gorgeous and made each part of the wedding so special. The matre d was Miguel and he deserves all the praise I can give him. inner. If you are set to work with Brooke, please reconsider. Enter your party info below and find pricing information for this party venue near you! Superbly situated, this location is just a short walk from the city hall making it extremely convenient for guests. I truly feel that they created my perfect dream wedding that was so unique, special, and different from any other wedding I've been to. "I have been a lot of weddings and I am not just saying this, but this was the best wedding that I have ever been to!" There are no words to describe what an incredible decision we made going with Union Trust. The Tea Room holds special meaning to my family, as my Grandfather used to work as an engineer for John Wanamakers and was very involved in events held in the space. We never had any worries that our night would be perfect. CRYSTAL TEA ROOM WEDDING OF ELANA & SPENCER'S PHILADELPHIA, PA . These elegant rooms can be where memories are made on your special day. not disappoint. There is wood trim and mirroring on the wall. Thomas was making sure everything flowed well and always had some encouraging and humorous comments, which were beyond appreciated! Just like Michelle any e-mail or phone call sent to him was answered extremely quick as well. Our wedding day from ceremony to reception ran so flawlessly because of Thomas - he runs a tight ship and knows exactly when the timeline of events should occur. Also a big shout out to Lisa and Thomas for Better than we could have ever expected!!!! Michelle and Miguel worked tirelessly to make my daughters vision come true. The spacious reception are can hold up to 1000 guests at a minimum price of $125 per person; valet parking is available for guests. I would chose the Crystal Tea Room 100x out of 100! Brooke was so accommodating throughout the process and available to answer any concern, question or worry we had (which I felt like I had a million!) He was detail oriented, funny, and listened to exactly what we wanted and made it happen. If you want to have a 100% stress-free wedding, from the very beginning of planning until you crash at your hotel room the night of the wedding, then go with Finley Catering. Please consider Union Trust for your event. We didn't have it easy as we had planned everything before the pandemic hit and then of course, plans had to change due to restrictions. Big thanks to Thomas, our Maitre'D. Check out this years best local pros, chosen by couples like you. I had my doubts about food quality given the abundance and thought the later food tasting was okay. The cocktail hour was particularly impressive. looking for me to usher me inside as quickly as possible. Union Trust was the best possible choice for our wedding, we couldn't be happier! ( near Our wedding is still the talk of the town! We worked with Nicole through our whole plan We recently had our wedding at Union trust and it was better than I could have ever imagined ! They anticipated everything we could have needed and made sure everything went smoothly. He thought of everything, mapped it all out, and made sure the night ran smoothly so we could enjoy our celebration. I told her to be prepared to be blown away and to be prepared to have her guests come up to her and thank her and tell her that it was the greatest wedding they have ever attended. We work personally with you to invent the reception that you have envisioned, and to bring those dreams to a reality. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. The entire day was better than I could have dreamed of. Whatever your vision is for your wedding, Finley will help make that become a reality and surpass your dreams. I will also say that I've never been to a wedding reception before where the bar service seemed to go so seamlessly, it's usually at a cocktail hour that people are waiting in line to get a drink for maybe 10 minutes in the beginning because everybody's rushing to get their first drink but not at the Crystal Tea Room, there were no long lines during our cocktail hour because the bartenders were on top of everything and they were getting people their drinks as quickly as possible and we're extremely friendly while doing so. Everything from our first meeting to the day of the wedding went smoothly, Thomas and Stacey were so easy to work with. Everything about our wedding was top-notch, from the white glove service, the outstanding good, and the fact that every little detail had been thought out. I highly recommend Finley Catering for your special day. Everything was simply amazing. Our guests have commented "Best Wedding Ever" - and it truly was. The cocktail hour and dinner were out of this world. Generated by Wordfence at Thu, 2 Mar 2023 7:30:24 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. Once we signed up with Finley Catering and we told people that our daughter was getting married at the Crystal Tea Room, we didnt encounter a single person that had anything negative to say about Finley Catering and the Crystal Tea Room. We worked closely with Michelle who made sure the day was perfect. We did not anticipate CTR as a choice and in fact my husband and I did not initially accompany our daughter and her fiance to their appointment, choosing instead to stay with the car. Planning was so much fun and so easy because of Finley. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was not exactly something I hoped to do, but Michelle made it all so effortless. Every single person with Finley catering was an absolute pleasure to work with from day one to the day after the wedding. Best Wedding EVER! It was the best dinner that I have every had. Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the food, service, drinks and venue. They have a great little bridal suite that was fully stocked and overlooked the entire place. She ran outside with umbrellas yelling "WHERE'S MY BRIDE!" I cannot recommend this wedding venue enough!! She exceeded all of our expectations! Thank you for the wedding of our dreams xx. THANK YOU LISA! Which resulting in us eating after everyone else did. I just keep wishing we could just live the day/night over and over. He met with us in person the week of the wedding and helped personalize the event to accommodate our timeline and helped create the desired atmosphere for the event. The Crystal Tea Room, located at 100 Penn Square East, is located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. Emily was a pleasure to work with during the planning phase and was always very responsive to my questions. We lucked out and h Planning a wedding during COVID can be incredibly stressful; however, Michelle Finley - our wedding coordinator at Union Trust, was there every step of the way to ensure we felt at ease. This includes it all! They gave us a night we will never forget! They all were so accommodating and made everything feel li Our wedding was absolutely amazing because of Union Trust. Our guests were blown away with everything from dcor, staff, FOOD, everything!! What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering? Ballroom (+3) Fast Response. Raves from all of our guests. They thought of and handled everything so we could focus on our ceremony and our guests. The cocktails were perfect! Thank you Finley Catering!!! The Crystal Tea Room is an exquisite ballroom wedding venue located in downtown Philadelphia, PA. Set in the historic Wanamaker building right in the heart of Philly, this beautiful event space exudes grandeur and refinement. Menus are tailored specifically for each bride and groom. I'll never be able to thank the entire Finley Group for such a wonderful experience! Dedicated to helping couples achieve their wedding vision, they offer an assortment of invaluable resources to choose from. Wedding of a Lifetime!! Lisa saved me many times that day from helping my girls bustle me, to helping with the veil and more. 100% recommend this breathtaking venue for your wedding!! The entire team at Finley/Union Trust was so amazing to work with - especially Thomas who had our day running like a well-oiled machine. Our glassed soaring atrium is an indoor conservatory featuring a fountain and greenery providing a year round "outdoor . We worked with Stacey and she was so attentive, responsive and helpful throughout the planning process. My partner and I choose this place because it had everything in one. She's my girl. We were able to be guests at our own wedding. Finley Caterings executive chef and catering team has reached the acme of culinary brilliance, redefining the standard of cuisine. Plan your wedding wherever and whenever you want on the WeddingWire App. What services does Crystal Tea Room- Finley Catering offer for wedding events? Guests are welcomed into the atrium, a majestic conservatory complete with fountain and lush plant-life, before being led to the ballroom. She was fantastic to work with and so helpful. The atrium provides an outdoor atmosphere non weather threatening. We knew the venue was beautiful but had no idea how incredible the food would be. The bartenders skillfully handled our large drinking crowd, and the servers were top notch. In the historic Wanamaker building in Center City, the Crystal Tea Room is the largest banquet hall in Philadelphia. Having the top shelf bar included in the pre-arranged pricing package is incredible. From the beginning stages of booking and planning with Stacey to the day of operations with Thomas, everything was amazing! I can't begin to explain the top-notch service we received at Union Trust - we were truly the king and queen that night and I can't image getting ma Union Trust was the first venue we toured and nothing else compared. They liked the size yet warmth of the room and the elegance was what they were looking for, but the menu sold them as did the connection they immediately felt with Michelle. Definitely check them out! The venue itself is GORGEOUS! Of course all of her suggestions are what went over best with the guests and with us! Almost three weeks later and we are still getting so many compliments. Best Wedding EVER! The 2nd floor bar really highlights the beauty of the venue and is such a unique space for the cocktail hour. Plenty of parking if you need it. They treated us like royalty. Thank you Union Trust for making our wedding day dreams a reality!!! rom our initial meeting, to our menu meeting, even to the day of the wedding. from out of town, so location was very important to us. 5:00pm-6:00pm, 8:00pm-10:00pm. Nothing always goes as planned, but when you have a coordinator drop out the day of your wedding, things will of course not go as planned. (The cheesesteaks at the after party are hands down THE BEST!). She was in touch every step of the way, and great help with any questions we had. Also separate space for vendors to hang out. The grandeur of The Crystal Tea Room is sure to take your breath away, while creating an unforgettable venue for your once-in-a-lifetime event. You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools, or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence. Thomas, the maitre d', Lisa, our attendant, and Brooke are total professionals and e Our wedding day was absolute perfection. rful day. I wish there were more words (and space!) Stacey also gave me tons of helpful advice from her experience planning her own wedding at Union Trust and what went over well with guests and what she enjoyed most, etc! This includes a 5 hour open bar, a cocktail hour, a vegetable crudite and cheese display, Butlered Hors d'oeuvres. Our family and friends cannot stop talking about the food, venue, and staff! This in contrast with the atrium (where the cocktail hour is held) with its outdoor feel and views of the starry night sky gave us the perfect combination of and outdoor feel with a classic ballroom wedding. From day one, we were confident in the choice we made. Kathryn was our coordinator and she made the entire process so easy. g. Everything is included (cake, ice sculpture, open bar) and there were very little mentions of "upgrades." Let this wedding professional know you found them on magazine's Find It Philly! Thank you Kathryn and Thomas for everything! 000 times with stupid crazy bride questions and she always got back to me immediately! They were pleasure to work with from beginning to end, and we couldn't have been happier! It was overall disheartening as you can redo a day like your wedding. our dreams. The only problem was when my strap broke on my dress right before I walked down the aisle, which Michelle was able to jump in and fix without anyone noticing, an absolute pro! She went over ever detail and was very responsive to email, phone calls, and meetings. I can't say enough about Michelle, Thomas, and the entire team. Michelle was super helpful and responsive to all of my questions throughout the year. Thomas and his team outdone themselves! I've been a bridesmaid in other weddings that had iffy communication between the venue and the bride/groom - you have NOTHING to worry about if you go with Union Trust. If you are thinking of having your wedding here- DO IT! J & J Studios captured the jubilation and immense love on the couple's faces and those of their guests on this momentous day. Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. Finley catering truly has 5 star service which really helps to put all the stress that comes with having a wedding at total ease. Our guests can't stop raving about the sea bass, and the desserts!! Crystal Tea Room Wedding Cost Home Info and FAQ Wedding Photography Wedding Venues Venues C-F Crystal Tea Room Venue Name Crystal Tea Room Venue Location 100 E Penn Square #9B, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Have you photographed weddings here before? The Crystal Tea Room is situated in the heart of Philadelphia, at 100 E Penn Square, Philadelphia, which is steps away from City Hall. From the first walk through at Union Trust last year to the final dance at our wedding on 4/15/17, Thomas Fowler, Stacey Lee Mullen and all of the Finley crew were exceptional. The best decision we made was having our wedding at Union Trust. This venue is absolutely amazing! I worked with Michelle throughout the planning process and she made EVERY SINGLE THING so easy. The walls have little ledges which make perfect resting spots for food and drink. I have not heard a single person and I mean that not one person had any complaints about the food. ning process and she is simply amazing, so helpful with any questions that we had and she broke down the process in a way that made everything feeling much less overwhelming and so organized. My husband and I were married at this stunning venue on June 30th 2018, and everything was flawless start to finish. I cant end this without mentioning the Dessert Room and the After Party. Brooke at Finely was our coordinator. The venue itself is jaw dropping and cannot be compared to any other Center City location. Thomas and Lisa made sure everything was perfect, they did things for me before I even had to ask. We worked with Michelle and Thomas and can not say enough good things about them! Their all-inclusive rates are a steal for the elevated level of food, service and luxury that you get. The best decision we made was having our wedding at Union Trust! The Crystal Tea Room is the quintessential classic Philadelphia wedding, and Finley Catering exceeds expectations in every way possible. Delicious:) Our guests are still raving about the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres which included 10 passed hot and cold appetizers and 3 stations including a raw bar. The venue was gorgeou Our wedding day was a total dream. I dont know what I would have done without her! On a scale of 1-10 on how pleased I am with Finley Catering and the Crystal Tea Room, I give it a 15! 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