Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,000

Packages

Prices start at $2,850

Guest capacity

Up to 60 seated guests

About this venue

Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei has been home to Philadelphia weddings since 1700. We offer traditional Episcopal weddings, ceremonies with your own officiant, or self-uniting ceremonies. Our church holds up to 170 guests, while our reception hall is limited to 60 people. Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei allows you the flexibility to create your ideal ceremony. All Christian and interfaith traditions are welcome!

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-60

Venue type

  • Parks, Gardens
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Our event spaces

Gloria Dei Church

All traditions welcome!

Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church has been home to wedding ceremonies since 1700. We offer traditional Episcopal weddings, ceremonies with your own officiant, or self-uniting ceremonies . Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei allows you the flexibility to create your ideal ceremony.

Guest capacity

1-170 Seated

1-170 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$2000-$2750

Riverside Hall

A historic venue with intimate charm in a park-like setting.

Host your wedding in the oldest church in Pennsylvania (all are welcome!) and continue the celebration in our hall with gorgeous vaulted ceilings. The ability to choose your own caterer and BYOB makes our venue very affordable for most.

Guest capacity

1-60 Seated

1-75 Standing

Square footage

1,600

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-light dimmers -70" TV for a slideshow -professional speakers with hookup -wifi -outdoor patio -use of kitchen for warming food

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Gloria Dei Church

All traditions welcome!

Historic Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church has been home to wedding ceremonies since 1700. We offer traditional Episcopal weddings, ceremonies with your own officiant, or self-uniting ceremonies . Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei allows you the flexibility to create your ideal ceremony.

Guest capacity

1-170 Seated

1-170 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$2000-$2750

Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei packages

Classic Episcopal Ceremony and Reception

1-60 guests

Peak pricing $4,000-5,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000-5,000

Description

Are you looking for a traditional Episcopal wedding? Our ceremony follows the Canons of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and the Book of Common Prayer. You do not need to be Episcopalian to be married in this tradition, but one partner must be a baptized Christian, and couples are expected to attend 2-3 Sunday services prior to the wedding. You will meet with the rector for pre-marital counseling and to plan your ceremony.

What’s included
  • Use of church for rehearsal and ceremony
  • Use of the Bridal Party Room for one hour
  • Pre-marital counseling with our rector
  • Planning meetings and ceremony coordination
  • Organist for your ceremony
  • Pre and Post-Cleaning Fees
  • Time for pre-ceremony pictures on the grounds
  • Reception space
  • Bring in your own caterer and beverages

Self-Uniting & Interfaith Ceremonies

1-60 guests

Peak pricing $4,000-5,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000-5,000

Description

Host your ceremony your way! Choose from a self-uniting ceremony or bring your own clergy.

What’s included
  • Use of church for rehearsal and ceremony
  • Use of Bridal Party Room for one hour
  • Planning meetings and ceremony coordination
  • Organist for ceremony
  • Pre and post-cleaning fees
  • Time for pre-ceremony pictures on the grounds
  • Reception space
  • Bring your own caterer and beverages

Microwedding

1-20 guests

Peak pricing $2,850-3,850

Off-peak pricing $2,850-3,850

Description

*Rental of Gloria Dei Church for the wedding ceremony for the couple and up to 20 guests (no rehearsal) *1-2 meetings with Gloria Dei Clergy for pre-marital support and wedding consultation *A clergy witness and/or officiant for your vows *Assistance of the Gloria Dei Wedding and Events Specialist *Pre-and post event cleaning fees *Organist for ceremony may be added for $300.

What’s included
  • Use of Church for Ceremony
  • Use of Bridal Party Room for one hour
  • Pre-Marital Counseling with our Pastor
  • Planning Meetings with the Event Specialist
  • Pre & Post Cleaning Fees
  • Time for pre-ceremony pictures on the grounds
  • Reception space
  • Bring your own caterer and beverages

Available services that can be provided by Riverside Weddings at Gloria Dei

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • Beautiful chapel and grounds

    •Verified review
    •April & Bryan Photography•Jun 23, 2022

    We had the privilege of photographing a wedding at Gloria Dei in June 2021. The grounds and chapel are meticulously kept! This location is perfect for those who would like to have a religious ceremony in the city of Philadelphia!

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