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water works

Its combination of gracious Neoclassical architecture on the outside and then-revolutionary technology within once drew visitors from around the world—including Charles Dickens, who praised its “pleasant design.” Today, the Water Works provides rich contemporary luxury in its lavish interior spaces in one of the city’s most picturesque setting, with columned walkways, a vintage gazebo, the Art Museum perched dramatically above and Boathouse Row stretched out along the Schuylkill River just beyond.

The iconic views, classically elegant structures, and landscaped grounds and gardens all around make adding an outdoor ceremony to your reception a natural choice.

in the grand tradition

Classic. Scenic. Unforgettable.

The Water Works offers a variety of settings rarely found in a single venue. Its magnificent views, elegant structures, and landscaped grounds make adding an outdoor ceremony to your reception a natural choice. When you host a ceremony at the Engine House, we will add an additional half hour to your six-hour affair.

the engine house

Home to our Main Ballroom, with its espresso-stained natural hardwood floors and gleaming crystal chandeliers, and our new tented Veranda for cocktails overlooking the river.

the mill house deck

Share your dreams of the perfect outdoor reception, and Cescaphe will create it for you from the ground up, with designer tents, lavish appointments, and flawless attention to detail.