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Ridgeland Mansion is a mansion wedding venue located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Set on a beautifully maintained five-acre estate in historic Fairmount Park, this stunning property dates back to 1719. Now managed by Joshua's Catering company, couples who choose to celebrate their day here can expect spectacular surroundings and exquisite cuisine.

Facilities and Capacity

Ridgeland Mansion offers both indoor and outdoor event space options for your ceremony and reception. Couples can exchange their vows in their Secret Garden, surrounded by lush landscapes and blossoms, before moving on to dinner and dancing inside their barn. For those who want to celebrate with an alfresco reception, they can avail of a modern outdoor tent with the beautiful mansion as the backdrop. Their stunning tent can accommodate 300 people for a sit-down affair and features a three-sided bar and side walls with cathedral windows. The Ridgeland Barn can fit more intimate groups of up to 80 guests for theater-style events and 60 for banquets.

Services Offered

Ridgeland Mansion provides many wedding services for a stress-free and memorable experience and is available to host ceremonies, receptions, showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. All-inclusive packages are available to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience. The venue is pet-friendly, allowing couples to involve their furry friends in their special day, and offers parking and valet service for guests. Dedicated staff will take care of the setup and cleanup of the event, allowing couples to relax and enjoy their day. They can also offer the use of a multitude of event necessities, including tables and chairs tables, along with:

  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • China
  • Barware
  • Chocolate fountain

Cuisine

Ridgeland Mansion offers the convenience of in-house catering through their exclusive caterer, Joshua's Catering. This catering company works with a focus on farm-to-table cuisine that is locally sourced, grown with heirloom varieties in mind, and utilizes sustainable agriculture. Couples may avail of tastings in advance of the event to sample the flavors and select their favorite dishes. This flexible team offers a range of dishes and serving styles to suit any type of event, including

  • Buffet
  • Cake and cake cutting
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated meals
  • Stations

  • Black-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,250

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,250

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$695

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$695

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

March
April
May
July
August
November

Reviews of Ridgeland Mansion

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4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
67 reviews
94% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Ridgeland Mansion in Philly is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful outdoor green space and exceptional service by Jen and the team at Joshua's Catering. The venue offers various areas for different wedding events, including a grove for ceremonies, a tented reception area, and a barn for after-parties. Guests appreciated the attention to detail, delicious food options, and seamless execution of events. Many found the venue affordable, accommodating, and magical, with positive feedback on accommodating changes due to weather. Overall, Ridgeland Mansion is recommended for its picturesque setting and attentive staff.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Ridgeland Mansion in Philly is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful outdoor green space and exceptional service by Jen and the team at Joshua's Catering. The venue offers various areas for different wedding events, including a grove for ceremonies, a tented reception area, and a barn for after-parties. Guests appreciated the attention to detail, delicious food options, and seamless execution of events. Many found the venue affordable, accommodating, and magical, with positive feedback on accommodating changes due to weather. Overall, Ridgeland Mansion is recommended for its picturesque setting and attentive staff.

J
John Sent on 11/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect outdoor wedding in Philly

I was looking for outdoor green space in Philly for my wedding and came across Ridgeland Mansion. My fiancé and I met with Jen Alvarado, co-owner of Joshua Catering, and exclusive caterer of Ridgeland Mansion to tour the grounds. The spot was a perfect getaway from downtown Philly, yet close enough to Lyft. The mansion itself had separate rooms for the bridal party & groomsmen to get ready. We had the ceremony outdoors in the tree covered grove in October and it was perfect weather. The outdoor space was a great backdrop for photos and cocktail hour. The reception was tented for dinner/dancing of 150 guests and had 2 bars set up with an outdoor fire pit. The premise also had a separate ‘barn’ that accommodated our afterparty for late night. We chose this venue because it had space for all of the events without having to travel. As an added bonus, 100% of the venue fee went straight to the Cancer Support Center as a donation. Jen and her team were great! She was very responsive and answered all of our questions, was easy to get along with, and had great suggestions for how to use the site since she's so experienced hosting weddings there. The food was fantastic--including several vegetarian options--and many of our guests commented on how delicious it was. Jen’s team took care of every detail so that we could focus on enjoying time with our guests. We couldn’t have done it without her and highly recommend hiring her for your wedding!
Victoria
Victoria T. Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Ridgeland!

We couldn’t have chosen a better venue than Ridgeland Mansion, and the experience was made even more wonderful by working with Jennifer and the exceptional team at Joshua’s Catering. Jennifer put so much thought and care into every detail, and her patience with my endless questions was unmatched! We actually booked the venue just four months before the wedding after our original venue fell through. During what could have been a stressful time, Jennifer made everything feel smooth and assured us that we were in great hands.

On the wedding day, the food was nothing short of amazing. Our guests have not stopped raving about the garlic potato puree and the flavorful vegetable curry! The whole experience was seamless, from the beautifully set tables to the friendly, professional staff. If you’re looking for a venue with outstanding service, delicious food, and a caring, thoughtful team, I highly recommend Ridgeland Mansion and Joshua’s Catering. Thank you, Jennifer, for making our day unforgettable!
H
Hansol A. Sent on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Accommodating, Professional, Delicious food

We worked with Jenn at Joshua Catering for a late April 2022 wedding and she made our wedding planning easy and less stressful. Her experience shines through in her recommendations and comprehensive planning. Additionally, she is timely, responsive, and accommodating. All of our guests also commented on how delicious both the hor d'oeuvres and dinner meals were. We would highly recommend Joshua Catering.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Philly Event Group Philly Event Group Wedding Bands

We at Philly Event Group can not say enough great things about Joshua's Catering. Laurie and her staff are spot on, professional, and run a flawless event whether it is a wedding celebration or a corporate party. Their food is always fresh, outstanding and Joshua's service in impeccable. I have witnessed nothing but 1000% satisfied clients every time we have been fortunate enough to work on the team with Joshua Catering. You will be over-the-top happy if you hire Joshua's Catering for your event!

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Philly Event Group
5.0 out of 5 rating , 285 reviews
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Ridgeland Mansion frequently asked questions

Ridgeland Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ridgeland Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Ridgeland Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Ridgeland Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Ridgeland Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ridgeland Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Ridgeland Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Ridgeland Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Ridgeland Mansion is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.

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