Kimmel Center Hosts Fall Bridal Open House, 9/21

Attention brides-to-be : looking for the perfect place to tie the knot? Join us for the Fall 2013 Bridal Open House at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Rooftop Garden on Saturday September 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour the state-of-the-art Hamilton Rooftop Garden or the majestic Academy of Music Ballroom, speak to knowledgeable KimMel Center representatives about YOUR special day, and enjoy a culinary treat and beverage while discussing culinary options with Garces Catering -- the KimMel Center's exclusive culinary partner.

A bridal bonus of a 10 percent discount on the rental fee will be given to all couples who sign a venue rental contract on September 21.

The Hamilton Rooftop Garden showcases unparalleled views of both the KimMel Center's barrel rooftop glass enclosed architecture and Philadelphia's Avenue of The Arts. Guests may dance underneath the stars in the newly renovated rooftop garden that comfortably seats 200 guests with hardwood maple flooring that encompasses 6,200 square feet. Amplified with theatrical lighting, a high tech sound system, and LED lighting, the rooftop garden can be transformed for any festive celebration.

For brides and grooms searching old world sophistication and charm, the recently renovated Academy of Music Ballroom offers an elegant backdrop with shimmering chandeliers and hand-gilded walls. As the first opera house to open in the United States, the ballroom is a historical landmark for wedding enthusiasts who want to celebrate their nuptials in classic, refined luxury that seats up to 160 for a reception.

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