Ballroom at the Ben

ria to the big day with Ott, Josh and their teams, no stone was left unturned and everything was just as we envisioned. Our guests raved about the food, the ambiance and every detail in between. No one left hungry! We are so thankful for this venue and the team behind it. We want to get married all over again just to rebook it here. My only hope is one day getting invited back as a guest and experience it myself. I cannot recommend BATB more! Book this if you want to have your dream wedding!

ful and appreciative of everything they did - from the meetings and organization leading up to the big day to personal waitstaff for us and our parents throughout the evening to our own private access to cocktail hour food and drinks in the bridal suite! We had the most magical day and everything was exactly as we imagined! Everyone RAVED about the night and the food. We are so grateful - thank you Finley Catering team!

ing about it, and especially about the food at cocktail hour. The after party was also well worth it.

out the magical experience! Daria and Ott ensured everything was perfect, making the planning process effortless. You can’t go wrong with the Ballroom at the Ben and the amazing team at Finley!

is as incredible as everyone says), Denise made sure that we were well taken care of the entire night, and the space was just beautiful. You hear a ton of stories about things going wrong on your actual day, but literally nothing went wrong. We are beyond happy that we went with Finley and would choose them over and over again. We booked our wedding two years in advance and our experience all the way through the end of our wedding was impeccable. Brooke was extremely communicative, patient and honest with us. If you’re deciding to go with a Finley venue, do it. You won’t regret it.

nothing like a Finley wedding!

dinator Daria. She made everything so easy, she is so kind and professional and pure class. She remembered every detail during the planning stages. And on our wedding day we were so thankful we had Ott to make sure everything went perfectly. The moment you meet him you will be confident that your wedding day will be seamless. He provides invaluable guidance and pays attention to every detail, he is truly irreplaceable! Special thanks to Finley caterers, you are simply the best at what you do. The food, service and ambience is five star. People are still talking about the food, appetizers and dessert room. Also, bartenders are excellent never a line which is important. Thank you so much!

d inside, we were mesmerized by the elegance and grandeur of the space. The blend of historic charm with modern touches created an atmosphere that was both luxurious and inviting. From the very first time we worked with Michelle, we knew we were in the best hands. Her attention to detail and genuine dedication to making our vision come to life were invaluable. The entire team at the Ballroom at the Ben—Michelle, Ott, Barbara, and Josh—were truly exceptional, and their efforts made the day unforgettable. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, and their impeccable service shone through all evening long. The food was outstanding, and the seamless coordination made everything run smoothly, leaving us to simply enjoy the celebration. Every guest stated that this was the most magical wedding and the best wedding ever. They would say that people always say that, but it was simply the best! We now fully understand why their tagline, "Simply the Best," is no exaggeration. The entire experience—from the breathtaking venue to the exceptional service—far exceeded our expectations. It was a night that we will cherish forever, and we are so grateful we chose the Ballroom at the Ben to host our daughter’s wedding celebration. Thank you again to all the Finley's and the staff

extremely smooth, and accommodated all our needs and requests. My guests loved the food during cocktail hour and reception. People said it was the best wedding venue food they’ve ever had. The staff were so incredible in helping with my needs. Stephanie even helped my mom rebustle my entire train which was a nightmare before she helped us

It comfortably fit 194 guests and the dance floor was big enough that people didnt feel crowded. The food was all delicious, and there were so many options. My husband and I had a pescatarian wedding for religious reasons, and Daria and Ott worked closely with us to accommodate this. Absolutely recommend this venue!

de my family and I feel comfortable. Her team was incredible and made our day absolutely perfect. The head waitress Denise and Maitr’d Ott made sure our families were attended to the whole night. My husband and I kept saying we actually felt famous. I would recommend Finley to anyone for their wedding day. They made us feel like family and made our wedding vision come to life. Thank you Michelle and Finley catering we love you all and are so grateful!

ILL talking about it a month later; how good the food was, how pretty the venue was etc. we also owe a huge thank you to both Michelle and Ott who are absolutely PHENOMENAL to work with!!!!! They were a huge factor in how smoothly and wonderfully our day went. Big thank you to Michelle for helping to bustle my dress (it took 5 people)! My family wishes they could add Ott to the family, he was truly wonderful :) The food was exactly how it tasted in both of my tastings and the crab cakes were some of the best that I've ever had in my life. We felt that the money spent was absolutely worth the price, as there wasn't another venue that we looked at that could have done what they did. The amount of food that was included at cocktail hour and the quality of it, is not something that you could find anywhere else in the city as well as the wonderful and numerous menu selections that were available. The team was also amazing in handling allergies, as well as catering to the bride and groom and the wedding party, making sure we were hydrated (with both water and alcohol) and food in the bridal suite before and after the ceremony, I truly could go on and on, but I would recommend this to anyone I know getting married, and my husband and I are hoping to be able to return as guests!!

e loved that cocktail hour occurs on the mezzanine overlooking the ballroom and that there were two bars on each floor. We worked with Michelle on curating our menu and finalizing our details. Ott and his staff were very accommodating and made sure everything was perfect for us and our guests. Barbara took care of us all night and made sure we were eating and enjoying our wedding. Everyone we worked with at Finley were so kind and truly wanted to make sure we had the best day ever. We ultimately decided on Finley because having delicious food at our wedding was important to us. Our guests could not stop talking about the food at cocktail hour and dinner, the desserts in the dessert room, and the service they received. It was the best decision booking with Finley because they are the best at what they do. We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding dreams come true.

, they helped bring our vision to life, and made sure everything ran smoothly during our reception. Ballroom at the Ben is such a beautiful venue, and the food from Finley Catering was delicious. All of our guests kept raving about how much fun they were having, and how great the food was. We also are so grateful to our bridal suite attendant Josh, who went above and beyond and truly contributed to making our night perfect and making us and our parents feel like royalty. He knew exactly what we needed before we even did, and was always ready with a drink, appetizer, or dessert any time we turned around. All of the staff was so friendly and professional. We highly recommend Finley Catering and Ballroom at the Ben to anyone looking for to have a spectacular event.

at for the day of. My guests are still talking about how amazing our food was and how it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to. Thank you so much Finley Catering!

gh, our guests are still raving about our wedding. Food was amazing and they went over & beyond with every single thing. 1000/10.

bout our daughter’s wedding was spectacular. It was an unbelievable and incredible experience. This is an all-inclusive venue; everything is included from the fabulous food, cake, ice sculpture and remarkable staff. Michelle Finley was our wedding planner throughout the planning process and Ott Ricci was our Maître D’ day of wedding. Michelle and Ott made the whole experience so easy! The day flowed smoothly due to the experience and professionalism of the staff. The food was amazing. All of our guests commented on how this is not "normal" wedding food! My husband and I highly recommend Finley catering if you want an unforgettable night for you and your guests. The food, detail, staff, and the ambiance were more than perfect. The Finley’s are the experts with weddings and know how to make wedding days amazing. Our family and friends are still raving about the cocktail hour, food and the dessert room. The staff at Ballroom makes sure the day is all about you and most important stress free. On the day of the wedding, the Bride and Groom are given a butler/head waitress who takes care of you all night. Ott makes sure everything runs smoothly and on time. You won’t go wrong in choosing Ballroom at the Ben. These are lasting memories for the new couple.

ch better than "normal" wedding food! I highly recommend Finley if you want an unforgettable night for you and your guests.

cluding cake and ice sculpture! Brooke even helped to bustle my dress. Would host ANY event here!

and food. Walking into Ballroom at the Ben for the first time you’re really wowed by how beautiful it is. The staff at Ballroom really make sure the day is all about you and stressfree. We worked with Michelle from day one. She answered all our questions and communication with her was always easy and quick. On the day of, Bride and Groom are given a butler/head waitress who takes care of you all night. Barbara, our waitress was so helpful! She always had drinks and food ready for us. The Matire D, Ott, has been with Finley for years. He will make sure everything runs smoothly and on time. We truly had an amazing day and I attribute a lot of that to how wonderful Ballroom at the Ben staff and Finley catering were.

were blown away and had nothing but great things to say. Thank you all again for helping to create a beautiful wedding. I'm just sad that this was our last wedding. I need another reason to host an event at a Finley venue. Annmarie Johnson

emic after we booked and help us plan a beautiful and special day that we'll cherish forever. Ott did everything we needed -- and more! Really can't recommend this venue enough!

oordinator and she helped us navigate the Covid stresses seamlessly, all while not losing sight of making our wedding perfect for us. Ott helped us execute everything day of and made sure every detail was attended to and everything request was delivered on. I still have guests talking about the cocktail hour months later. If you are debating Ballroom at the Ben- do it!

us a new date on a Friday this May which we wanted. We met with Michelle via zoom and in person and all of her guidance throughout the planning phase was right on target. She made us feel so comfortable . When we met Ott, our maitre d, I felt totally confident with his direction. He clearly has been doing this job for a long time and made every detail run smoothly from start to finish. There is no need to hire a day of event planner as Ott took care of every detail. The head waitress Barbara is another gem of the Ben. She took great care of the bridal party in the bridal suite and served them a wonderful spread of food and drinks before the wedding and was always present throughout the reception to fill any request. I have had so many comments from guests that this was the nicest wedding they have ever attended. Every aspect: the beautiful setting, the attentive service and of course the amazing selection of the best food was outstanding! I am so happy that we chose this wonderful venue for our special day!

thing! The venue was beautiful, the food delicious and over the top with the presentation and the serving staff were professional and so helpful. We had 250 guests many stated that this was the best wedding venue they had been to. I really can’t say enough about the attention to detail that made the wedding spectacular. Believe me you will not be disappointed!

tarted planning pre-pandemic and when we had to change the original date, the staff at the Ballroom at The Ben were very accommodating! Brooke Brewster who was our wedding coordinator could not have been more helpful and efficient. We had so many questions and needed advice and she answered every one of our questions and concerns timely and put our mind at ease. Ott, the head Maitre D', was so organized and helped to make the whole day perfect for us! His personality and humor were much needed and welcome when you're stressed out worrying about all the little details. And I can't say enough about his staff! They were wonderful - so attentive, professional and efficient. The food was abundant and delicious! All throughout the night and the next morning at breakfast, guests continued to rave about venue, the food and the staff. We also took advantage of the After Party, the Ballroom offers. Again, it was such a great experience. We had karaoke at the after party - which I would definitely recommend. The guests loved every minute of it, including more food!! They couldn't believe how much food the venue offered from cocktail hour, to dinner to desserts to late night favorites at the after party! I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone who wishes to give their children the wedding of their dreams! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

ue. The food was amazing, we received so many compliments on it. The space is so elegant and our guests were so impressed. I did not worry about a single thing once at the Ben. They also have a great afterparty package which allowed us to close out the night with our closest friends. We are so beyond happy that we went with Finley and the Ben and look forward to one day returning as guests!!

rescheduled to October 2021. If there is anything I’ve learned about the wedding planning process, it's how vendors and venues handled Covid weddings–we were one of the lucky couples because we booked with Finley. They were flexible and understanding from the beginning. Not only was it such a stress-free process during such an uncertain time, but the end result was AMAZING. Finley really gave us everything we wanted and more. The venue was gorgeous and the food was TOP NOTCH. The staff was simply the best; Ott and Barb really allowed us to enjoy our day without stressing about any detail. It’s been over 2 months since our wedding guests still rave about the food and venue space. From beginning to end, working with Finely was such a breeze–no hidden fees and no page left unturned when it came to details. If you’re looking for a stress-free wedding experience, look no further than Finely (all of their locations are beautiful btw). I promise, they will not disappoint.

r coordinator Emily was extremely helpful in guiding us through the planning process and answering (a lot) of my questions. Ott, our maître d', was spectacular and made sure everything went off without a hitch the night of the wedding. And finally, our head waitress Barbara made sure me, my husband, and our parents were taken care of all night - we never went without a full drink in our hands! Finally, the food and drinks are what made the wedding so memorable to our guests. We have received so many compliments on how delicious all of the food was from cocktail hour through dessert! It is the best venue in the area!!

or and she was awesome throughout the process, especially with all the uncertainty of COVID. Every step of the way they communicated, even when there wasn't much new information, and so much outside of their control. They were so accommodating to our needs, especially around allergies (like gluten free). The food was amazing (yes, they actually make sure you eat!), I think I'll be hearing compliments about that for years to come. Ott, the Maitre D', really know how to ensure your reception runs smoothly. All of my vendors had worked at the Ben before so I didn't have to worry about coordination at all. We are so happy we chose Finley for our reception, it was a dream venue for us!

ays of our lives. Mary and I feel so lucky to have had you as our wedding coordinator. I can't thank you enough for being with us every step of the way. You were professional, poised, and gracious from start to finish. Without your help and guidance, our special day would not have been the PERFECT event we have always dreamed of. Your planning, preparation, and attention to detail were amazing. Mr. and Mrs. Finley are lucky to have you!! Remember my favorite quote by Abraham Lincoln. "WHATEVER YOU ARE, BE A GOOD ONE" You nailed it!!

the process so easy. Wedding planning was not easy during this time, but Michelle helped us stay positive and excited about our upcoming wedding. On the day of the wedding her and the rest of the entire staff went above and beyond for not only my husband and I, but for every single one of our guests. From the food to the drinks to the service was perfection. I can’t thank everyone at Finley enough for hosting such a perfect night for us!! They are the best!!!

far the most unprofessional. When it became clear the quarantine would encompass our Friday, July 17th wedding date, we were told we could take a Wednesday or Thursday in 2020, but Fri/Sat/Sun in 2020, and any day in 2021 would need to be renegotiated to a higher price. We were told we couldn’t change venues, and under no circumstances could we reduce size/price, and or switch to an outdoor execution of our special day. We had mutually agreed to postpone our wedding, but when Gov Wolf of PA opened up the State in early Summer, The Finley’s tried to force us to have our wedding on its original date/terms and were threatened with legal action if we chose to fully cancel. When Mayor Jim Kenney closed the city down, The Finley’s went dark on us and refused to communicate ignoring all emails, calls, and letters. After 3 months we only received one response from Michelle Finley VP “All deposits are non-refundable at this time.” Ultimately we have had to go to court to get any service or response from The Finley’s. From our perspective, these are fair weather business people who have no commitment to your special day and have little understanding of common practice within the entertainment and hospitality industry on how to handle any serious issue that may arise with your wedding. In our opinion, during the Corona Virus, the result of the Finleys’ policies have been to take advantage of those less capable of handling their wedding in the midst of a pandemic. Forcing many to switch to weekday weddings at original contract prices, and giving other clients back little or none of their money, while on the other hand receiving relief from the State and accepting roughly $1,300,000 dollars in PPP loans from the Federal Gov Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 6, 2020. In summary, we were told we had to pay the same price or higher for something we believed to be far less in value than what we had already paid. To date, we haven’t been shown that the Finleys spent any of our money towards any items related to our wedding, and didn’t just merely pocket our deposits as profit. Tomas Finley, President – “Your honor, if we gave them their money back, we would have to give everyone’s money back.” Case Docket SC-20-08-14-3293, Philadelphia Municipal Court Jan 11, 2021

our needs. The cocktail hour, dinner and dessert were all over the top FANTASTIC!!! The band they hired were EXCELLENT!!! What a night out and a treat for all the guests to dine and be entertained all while celebrating the perfect union of two people in love. If you want to have the best wedding this is the venue for you! Fairy tales do come true!!!

, you don’t have to worry about a single thing. I worked with Stacey as my planner and she was fantastic, so nice and helpful! The food is PLENTIFUL and amazing, and the dessert room is out of this world! Finley Catering is truly a special company who will take care of everything ensuring you have the best day ever!!!

y atmosphere and facilities are remarkable. We worked with Emily who answered ALL of my questions and was always available when I needed her. She brought my vision to life! Ott is also the best in the business. He had everything under control from the first second to the last song. I can't find anything I would change! All of our family and friends are STILL talking about how it was the best! Thank you!!

th!! From the day we first toured the venue, to the day of our wedding, she was super attentive to us and responded to all of our questions immediately. She knew our vision and accommodated all of our needs!(She even made sure we had a drink in our hand, with a plate of food in the bridal suite to take a moment away from the craziness and just BREATH!) Ott was our Maitre D'- he for sure runs a "tight ship." He ensures that every one of our guests was taken care and made our night run as smooth as possible. 10/10 I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a beautiful Philadelphia wedding

e to answer questions and responded to emails extremely quickly. She made the planning process a breeze and was a joy to work with! Ott was also incredible to work with. He was extremely organized and made the week before stress free. He took care of me and family the day of and made sure we had everything we need. My parents couldn’t speak highly enough of him. The venue itself was incredible as well. My guests raved about the food, especially at cocktail hour. Many people said they have never been at a better cocktail hour. The venue itself is beautiful and the extra additions the Ben provides makes it truly a wedding to remember. The staff was all friendly, helpful, and professional. What you get at the Ben for the price is well worth it. I truly feel like every penny I spent was worth it and went to good use. I can’t recommend the Ben and Finley Catering enough, they made my wedding unforgettable.

cozy while still being able to have plenty of room for all of our guests to sit and dance. It also has so much character; we didn’t want a generic ballroom (and we’re huge Eagles/Silver Linings Playbook fans – so bonus!). What really made our decision easy, however, was Michelle Finley and the entire Finley Catering team. Even without knowing in advance that Finley is a family-run company, you would know it upon first meeting Michelle. It’s hard to describe, but the moment we met her and Ott we felt comfortable. (Ott lives up to all that is said about him – in the best way!) I know everyone probably says that their venue was easy to work with in order to realize their ultimate vision but in this case it’s really the truth. I admit that we were picky about wanting specific menu and drink options – Finley was the only place we talked to who made us feel not only that we could easily make everything happen, but also they did so without gauging us on the price of added specialty items. They understood what was important to us; Michelle was super organized and throughout the whole process – leading up to and including our wedding day – there was nothing we had to worry about. When it comes to Finley it felt like we were family and they would treat us as they would any member of their family on their big day. We could not say enough great things about Michelle, Ott, the Ben venue and the entire Finley experience. It really was the night of our lives because of them and we are so thankful!

ning and the lighting was beautiful. Cocktail hour offered more than enough wide varieties of food. Dinner was delicious. The bar and signature drinks were a hit. Our cake from termini brothers was outstanding. Our server, Barbera was amazing and very attentive. Our guests ate, drank and danced the night away. Our guests raved about how our wedding was the best. The whole day was absolutely perfect and it was the most magical day of our lives. They are simply the best!

questions :) and helped make the process seamless. Ott, our Maider D was also great, and made the schedule was moving along properly, which is so important on the wedding day, especially one filled with photos prior to the ceremony, a bridal party of 16, and a same day rehearsal. We had a 300 person wedding, so there was a lot of planning and details that went into this. The fact that Finley lets you take control of the wedding, ad help make it your own, while also making sure everything goes smoothly is exactly why we picked them. We were a Russian wedding, so vodka and caviar on the tables was a must, and Finley had no problem with that. I would recommend them 100%!