Ridgeland Mansion

Ridgeland Mansion is a historic estate venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The property sits on about five acres in Fairmount Park and dates back to 1719. Joshua's Catering manages it.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Ridgeland Mansion is an LGBTQ+-owned venue, which means you book with owners who understand same-sex weddings from the inside. It is a strong fit for couples who want an estate setting with a garden ceremony, a barn dinner and a mansion as the backdrop, all managed by one catering team.

Ceremonies

Vows take place in the Secret Garden, a landscaped space with plantings and blossoms. Visit in the season you plan to marry, because the garden changes a good deal through the year. Ask where guests would shelter if the weather turns, and whether a rain plan moves the ceremony indoors or under the tent.

Receptions and food

Dinner and dancing take place inside the barn. For an open-air reception, a modern tent stands in front of the mansion and seats up to 300 guests for a sit-down meal. Because the venue is run by a catering company, food and service come from the same team. Ask to taste menus before you commit, and ask how dietary needs are handled for guests with allergies.

Getting there and the area

The mansion is in Fairmount Park, a large green area in Philadelphia, so it feels removed from the city while staying close to it. Ask about parking and shuttle options, since a park setting can mean a short walk from where cars are left. Philadelphia has plenty of hotels, which suits out-of-town guests.

Good to know

Ask for the full rental agreement before you pay a deposit, and read the sections on cancellation, insurance and supplier rules.

• The estate covers about five acres in Fairmount Park
• The tent seats up to 300 for a sit-down meal
• Catering is run by the same company that manages the venue