Water Works
Wedding venues in Philadelphia
Water Works occupies the former Fairmount Water Works complex on the east bank of the Schuylkill River, next to Boat House Row and near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The National Historic Landmark building was once the engine room for the city's early public water system and has been converted by Cescaphe Event Group into a wedding and event venue. The main ballroom has espresso stained hardwood floors and crystal chandeliers. Outside, a tented veranda overlooks the river for cocktail hour, and the Mill House Deck offers an outdoor reception space with designer tenting. The grounds include landscaped gardens, columned walkways, and a vintage gazebo, giving couples the option of an outdoor ceremony before moving indoors. The combination of neoclassical architecture, river views, and formal event production makes it one of the more distinctive wedding settings in Philadelphia proper, and it hosts events across a wide range of party sizes depending on which combination of indoor and outdoor spaces is booked.
Packages & Pricing
What this venue offers
Kara Christiansen
Went to the Fairmount Water Works on a Wednesday afternoon in the spring. Walked there from the parkway, no need to a reservation. This museum is a hidden gem in Philly, it has sci...
Derek Wynn
Good time. Great meetup place for your people. Ideally situated near the museums and other places of notoriety in Philadelphia. Definitely a good place for a long walk or decompres...
Anna Jemjemian
The view of boathouse row can't be beat, the colonial decor is quaint and inviting, fabulous staff and utterly amazing food.
Joe Coffey
the facility has been well restored for educational and historical exhibits and architectural details.
Address Information
640 Waterworks Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA
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If you own or manage this venue, you can claim it to take control, fix details, or request its removal.
House rules & policies
Full refund 60+ days; 50% at 30–59; 25% at 14–29; no refund under 14 days
Full refund (minus processing fees) if cancelled 60 or more days before. 50% refund at 30–59 days. 25% refund at 14–29 days. No refund if cancelled less than 14 days before.