Host all your Philadelphia wedding events with us
Your wedding is the occasion to celebrate in epic or quiet style, as you wish. We suggest maximizing the milestone all weekend long. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia has a variety of venues with thoughtful design elements that make each space unique—from intimate and exclusive to spacious and sprawling. Customized menus from Red Owl Tavern will ensure that every meal is always delectable. And our wedding specialists will direct the details from start to finish, so you can drink in every detail of the weekend.
Rehearsal Dinner
Your wedding rehearsal ensures that practice makes perfect. As for ourselves, we are quite practiced at rehearsal dinners, and invite you to choose from several alluring options. Gather around a farm-style table with plush king chairs in our Shanghai Room. Or dine at the Red Owl’s Mezzanine, situated above our bustling restaurant. Other venue choices include the Mist Pavilion and Vapor Pavilion, both on our rooftop, or the larger Johannesburg North, Johannesburg South or Girard rooms. Whatever space fits your guest list, your friends and family will be raving about Red Owl Tavern’s seasonally inspired dishes, sourced from the finest purveyors of sustainable foods.
Ceremony
Say “I do” in our exquisite Lafayette Ballroom, a large and luminous sanctuary with all the historic elegance of Old Philadelphia just outside. Or, take your love to the skies with a ceremony at Stratus Rooftop Lounge, a sophisticated space sure to dazzle your guests and make your wedding photography pop. Our wedding specialists are on hand to make sure every detail is flawlessly executed. Your only duty is drinking in every dreamy moment.
Wedding Reception
After the rings and the kiss, it’s time to let loose and celebrate. If you’re thinking epic bash, our Lafayette Ballroom, can host up to 325 guests amid high ceilings and grand windows overlooking Independence Park. Or take the party al fresco at our Stratus Rooftop Lounge where only the stars outnumber the smiles on your guests’ faces. For the coziest of settings, Shanghai surrounds your guests with mahogany paneling and vintage chandeliers. Wherever you choose to revel, Red Owl Tavern will supply a customized menu of sustainable and fresh food and drinks to keep the energy flowing.
Farewell Brunch
Shakespeare’s Juliet said it well: Parting is such sweet sorrow. A farewell brunch can soften the departure woes and tie a bow on your wedding weekend. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia offers no fewer than six venues: There’s the light and airy vibes of our rooftop Mist Pavilion or her dark-eyed sister Vapor Pavilion. There’s the intimate and moody elegance of the Shanghai room, or a number of other choices designed to suit your needs. We can’t think of a better way to end the perfect wedding weekend.
Engagement Parties
Why wait for the wedding day itself to celebrate your love? Gather your crew and throw an engagement party to kick off an entire season of celebration. For an intimate gathering of your nearest and dearest, our Stratus Rooftop Lounge can host up to 325 guests amid high ceilings and grand windows overlooking Independence Park. Or take the party al fresco at our Stratus Rooftop Lounge features expansive windows that seasonally lift for an open-air deck experience. Other rooftop nooks include the Mist and Vapor Pavilions, both seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces. The Girard Room and the Lafayette Ballroom can accommodate larger crowds, so feel free to invite your third cousin twice removed. The more, the merrier.
Bridal Lunches
When it’s time to celebrate the bride, we make each bridal luncheon or shower as special as she is. Six distinct venues under our roof (or on the roof) make it fun to choose which suits you best. Is the airy Stratus Rooftop Lounge features expansive windows that seasonally lift for an open-air deck experience. Other rooftop nooks include the Mist Pavilion or the moody Vapor Pavilion, both rooftop? Or the impressive Shanghai Room with its dark paneling and exposed brick wall? The Copenhagen, Girard and Johannesburg Rooms are elegant options to consider. Along with a menu of seasonally inspired, responsibly sourced dishes, everything is tailored to fit your vision.