The Cira Centre Atrium

tic, we were blown away by the ambiance, the professionalism of the staff, and the overall feel of the place. My fiance and I were planning from out-of-state and Milanee and Sydney were so accommodating and an organized - they worked with our schedule and moved things around to suit when we were in town. Even the tasting was an amazing experience and the food is incredible! The Garces team provided the peace of mind that everything regarding the venue and food was taken care of; and they coordinated with all of our vendors and made sure that our big day ran smoothly. On the day-of, Beth ran the kitchen like a well-oiled machine and our bridal attendant was so kind and attentive. We received so many compliments on the venue, food and staff and could not have asked for a better experience. Long story short, cannot recommend he Cira Centre Atrium at JG Domestic enough for your big day. Amazing food, outstanding staff, and incredible food.

to work with and very open minded to hear our ideas to make the night memorable yet they were also adding their thoughts given their vast experience in wedding planning. Needless to say, and again, my daughters wedding was amazing through the hard work and flexibility of Syndey and Milanee. They are true professionals and I would absolutely highly recommend them for your wedding. Especially for those Dads of the bride.

planning experience, the menu, the service, and the venue were exceptional. We attended the Open House event on a week day as the sun was setting and I knew The Cira Center was the perfect, and most unique wedding venue to hold our ceremony and reception. After we decided, we were in immediate contact with Sydney and Milanee who are SO patient, kind, and responsive. Throughout the planning process, I was able to lean on both Sydney and Milanee if I had questions pop up from any of my vendors, my florist, dj or if we had (more) questions about the menu, or changed our minds. (Even though Sydney sent the information to me multiple times prior :) !!! With my busy and demanding work schedule, JG Domestic provided me with an amazing, one stop, all hands on deck team, who reduced the stress and pressure of balancing life and planning an extravagant wedding!! The venue and the team took that stress on and kept me calm throughout the day of!!! The glass and natural green floral and tons of candles that surround venue create an intimate and cozy setting as the night goes on.... and the food was by far the star... Our guests are RAVING about the cocktail hour, the pasta station, and the braised short rib. The signature drinks were also a hit, we chose the Cresent for Him, (bourbon, mint, & ginger) and the Fall Martini for me (vodka, cranberry with a fresh rosemary sprig). We had such a truly beautiful night....... I would recommend JG Domestic to ANYONE who is considering it, and again want to Thank ANDY!! SYDNEY!! MILANEE!! And the Entire Bar Team, & Serving Crew from our night of. You guys are an awesome, dedicated group of people who contributed to a very very special occasion.... Thank you so much! Garces for Life :) Amber & Brandon.

anhattan socialite friends. I had so many people compliment the food which was amazing, the space, the staff, and also the ambiance/enviroment. it was truly special and everything I dreamed my wedding would be. we had such a great experience. working with the planning/event team from Garces made everything so smooth and easy. the staff that you had was absolutely phenomenal - Beth made sure everything was perfect and was so kind and generous. The food was fantastic. the signature drinks were PERFECT . Nathan - can i tell you about nathan our personal attendant - he was PHENOMENAL! worth his weight in gold. when we showed up to the cira centre, a little late and a litte sweaty and honestly the only moment of the day where i felt a little stressed - we walked in and there was Nathan - smiling and handing me a cold glass of water and he said, “whatever you need I’m here for you” and he WAS!! he instantly put me at ease and made everyone feel welcome and comfortable - he even brought us drinks on the roof when we went for golden hour photos - he truly waa a gem, kind and professional and so attentive. the entire staff was wonderful.

ning. It only required minimal decor, which was perfect for me because I didn't really care too much for florals and decor. From the moment we saw photos of the venue, I knew this was our place. It combined my husband's style and mine perfectly and allowed for the space we needed for our large wedding and 10-piece band. The only thing I could possibly find to complain about would be that it is not a cheap venue, and many of the options they give you are upcharges, but I believe that this is standard in the wedding industry. And regardless, I do believe that the expense is worth it at the end of the day. If you want to have a wedding with a modern/refined rustic feel and a beautiful skyline view of Philly, this is the place!

still commenting on how comfortable they were made to feel by the staff. If anyone is considering the C I r a center or chef garces..I say do it!!! You will have no regrets! We loved every minute of it and thank all of you for giving my daughter and our new son in law such a magical night❤️

t so at ease with our day and the Cira Centre was so accommodating! The only (tiny) complaint I had that was completely no ones fault but something to keep in mind was that, because they have to light the bridge from the parking garage to 30th street station, you won't get your super romantic lighting. However, that wasn't something I noticed while I was there, you could tell in the pictures. But I didn't mind! I married the love of my life and it was the funnest day ever so I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone who wants the city vibe!! Thank you so so much, Milanee and Sydney!!

e I was happy with everything on the day of! All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food and service was. I’m so glad we decided to put our special day in your hands!

day itself was absolutely perfect! Sydney was my go to person and she was awesome! She was very responsive with my million questions/emails and even helped with different ideas for decorations and logistics for the day of the wedding. We loved that it was a one stop shop and everything was included with our package! Our day was a dream come true and was honestly perfect because of JG Domestic's team! Many of our family and friends said that our wedding was the best they'd ever been to -- between the food, the venue, the organization and the special touches! I think our friends are still talking about the hot chicken sliders!!

lsea Piers NYC wedding. How do you make an event different, special and just as elegant? Well the feedback from our guests has been tremendous. The ceremony was gorgeous with the views and pictures beforehand by #JohnRyan @ J&J Studios. Stunning! The comments were so consistent about how fun it was and beautiful. Cocktail hour in the restaurant was a little tight for 175 guests, but no one really seemed to mind. They loved the food. So fun, so different. Taco bar (mahi mahi) was a winner! Its was a party in itself. And then they walked into the reception like they just entered a completely different event. I can't say enough about Alexa @ Carl Alan Florist who carried out our vision. Again, the guests loved their dinner. We had the perfect group of young people to sit in the arbor area & they just loved it. The band, EBE Philly Sound, some thought may be best yet of all the bands they have heard, during this crazy wedding run our group friends have been on. Dance floor was not crowded at all & everyone was on their feet. One takeaway - get a second speaker for the back if you are having speeches. Only time we struggled with the sound. But the biggest thank you goes to Milanee and Sydney. We did not invest in a wedding planner and I'm so glad I didn't. They were always available, responsive & got our vision and offered very concrete suggestions. They kept me on email communication regularly when our event started approaching. Saving on the wedding planner we were able to add some other extras over the weekend we wanted to do including the" Donut" Want This Night To End wall my husband built. They made it so easy to incorporate, drop off, arrange etc any of these extras. And most important, having done 2 weddings, I did not feel pressured or presented with unexpected extra costs. It was a beautiful, elegant evening and completely different. Thank you to Jose Garces group for a great menu. Delish!

r flowers , a DJ and additional advice were also terrific. The food was amazing as were the staff who worked during our event. Their seating options and the use of space provided a truly unique and memorable event.

ious - all of our guests told me how great it was and I definitely have to agree. The signature cocktails we chose were pretty great too. This space is also amazing for photos, from the skyline to all the details inside JG Domestic. We chose the Cira Centre because we didn’t want to have to go overboard with floral design since it already has so much going on and it really did turn out great. *I will also note that we had about 185 guests and they did complain about cocktail hour being too congested and very long wait for first cocktails (30+ mins) There were some things that frustrated us throughout the process though. One thing is that Garces only offers one tasting event in a large setting, which was great but doesn’t offer you the opportunity to choose what you want to taste. You have to arrange and pay for a separate tasting if they don’t happen to make those specific menu items at your tasting event. It was definitely fun but not individualized at all. Along those same lines, I just felt like Garces doesn’t really show that they appreciate your time and money throughout the planning process. I didn’t feel like any conversations were personalized or genuine, but rather transactional. This may have been because there was some staff turnover throughout my wedding planning, which also added to my frustration. One last thing that I was unhappy with was the organization. I will say that all of my contacts responded within a timely manner, but some of my wedding details got totally ignored or mixed up on my actual wedding day. 1. We were supposed to have a receiving line at cocktail hour to greet everyone as they arrived but they just let all of our guests in without me there, so the receiving line just never happened. 2. They took our cake back to the kitchen to cut and serve before my husband and I even cut the cake and took photos - thankfully our photographer ran into the kitchen and had them bring it back out before they actually cut it. 3. They totally missed setting up a table that was outlined in our final floor plan which left some of my guests very confused for a while Overall, our experience was just okay. The venue itself is great, I just think Garces and their team need to improve their organization and customer service and their events will be much better.

eed to decorate it much since it's filled with greenery and has a garden feel to it with a nice view of the city. Milanee and Sydney made the whole planning process seamless! We're so incredibly happy with our choice in choosing to go with Garces. It's a one stop shop! From catering the food, drinks, and desserts/cake, a whole day of team to make sure your day goes smoothly - they provide it all. They were easy to work with and very accommodating. They were there through every step to answer any questions and made us feel at ease. My husband and I are both in the food industry so we knew that food and service had to be top notch and the Garces team delivered. They simply went above and beyond, exceeding our expectations. Our guests could not stop raving about the amazing food and service all night! We had the help of our friends and family members for floral/decor, music, photography, and videography, but Garces also provides a list of trusted vendors to work with if you need help with finding any. They even accommodated when we wanted to bring in outside food as a late night snack! There was zero stress when I walked into the venue the evening of the wedding. We can't thank them enough! We had the most perfect night and would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone who is considering this space!

tive to details and communications were in a timely manner (most often within 24 hours). The venue offered spectacular city views and the unique setting allowed us to personalize both the ceremony and reception in a manner that represented us. The food was delicious and our guests had a memorable time as we celebrated our wedding! The day-of staff also were extremely attentive to all details, allowing us and our guests to enjoy the food and drink. We did not work with an independent wedding coordinator and did not feel the need to do so. We were very pleased to have worked with the Garces Events Group and highly recommend JG Domestic as a wedding venue!

ions promptly and walked me through what needed to happen next. We have heard from many guests how great the food was at our wedding and how the venue was just breathtaking! You will not be disappointed!

of what we wanted was accommodated, easing the stress of planning. Additionally, the food was ah-mazing, which our families still talk about to this day!

out the way I envisioned it ." JG domestic was above and beyond anything I could have envisioned thanks to the staff that did an incredible job.

nators were spot on! They were extremely helpful and accommodating when it came time to picking our menu and touching up on final details just days before the wedding. They were always in communication with us; making sure every last detail was perfect!. Our guests are still raving about the food, THE CAKE!! and how professional and kind everyone was who worked our event that evening. We can't recommend JG Domestic and Garces Events enough to couples looking for that perfect venue!!!

to life from afar. The Garces Group made it REALLY easy. They were responsive to my questions and were able to execute my center pieces without someone being there from my side :) The venue itself was unique and different. Was a little worried about the transition from cocktail hour to the main area for dinner, but in the end it didn't matter. Everyone was too busy enjoying the taco bar, eating the apps, and hanging out with drinks. We received a lot of compliments about the food - we still think about the swordfish mini tacos and gauc! Really appreciated the cocktail food in our bridal suite. We were able to make sure we enjoyed the food before greeting everyone. And final thing that was great about this venue - their ability to work with outside vendors. We had absolutely no problem organizing our photobooth, DJ, little jazz band, bringing in our own cake, and food truck into the night. They were flexible and extremely helpful with timing and making sure everyone had what they needed to make sure they could do their job. Thank you for everything! Hope we can go as guests in the future!

sthetic that we wanted to capture and give to our guests. The big windows and the views of the city- incredible! As we started to work with our assigned wedding venue coordinator we noticed some organization issues. My husband and I totally understand that they have other weddings to plan as well but we wished we didnt have to always double check their work. The venue coordinator also continues to get my husband's name wrong even after many corrections and doesn't update us when our payment have been processed without having to follow up. The day of our wedding was incredible for the most part. Our guests really enjoyed the food and the scenery. I did noticed the tables and space we were promised was not provided without a fight. During the planning process, I specifically asked if my backdrop (I even provided the measurements) would fit the space given because I wanted to make sure we have enough space for people to take pictures. I was reassured that the backdrop size would fit perfectly but when the day came it was an issue with spacing. My wedding coordinator had to fight to get a space for the backdrop and at the end it worked out. More issues arrived when I was promised a 6ft table for my photo props but was denied the day of because it was an "issue" to bring a table to that location. So my photo props ended on the floor half of the night without my knowledge. My wedding coordinator ended up bringing a small table, herself, for the props. We worked hard to find a schedule that would fit the food schedule. There was a delayed in the entrees because the kitchen did not know when they should start serving but my guests did not mind. Many of my guests did complain the servers got their entrees wrong and how fast the servers took away their food when they weren't finished. They even took the wedding favors (not opened yet) off the tables- very unacceptable! We made many revisions to the wedding schedule and floor plans with the venue the week of the wedding so I can understand this could have caused confusion BUT it is concerning that the level of communication and organization was not there when the day came. My husband and I really wished the venue had better communication and planning with their own team. Overall, my guests really enjoyed the food (5 stars) and they didn't noticed all the hiccups. We received a lot of compliments about the food and the venue. It was a beautiful moment for our guests to remember.

out of town and so we wanted to pick a venue that highlighted the city in which we met and fell in love. The view of the city skyline, the quick trip to 30th St Station for pictures, and the delicious Garces food definitely fit the bill! Many guests commented on how unique the venue was and how delicious the food was, which is exactly what we were hoping for. You also don't necessarily need to hire a wedding coordinator for this venue, as they have great staff to guide you along the way as well as plenty of day-of staff to help with set-up, etc. The venue, food, drinks, tables, set-up, etc. is all handled in-house, which definitely makes the planning process easier. Additionally, the venue itself is so beautiful and unique with the city skyline and natural wood and greenery of JG Domestic, that it really doesn't need additional decoration to feel special. This was very important to me, because I didn't feel like I had the time, energy, or talent to focus on producing my own decorative details :-)

e Atrium) and rustic (with the greenery and wood finishes in JG Domestic). Our wedding food was at the top of our priority list, and Garces catering DID NOT disappoint. Our guests loved everything we had on the menu! The staff was very friendly and service was good as well. The only complaints we had were: 1. We didn't receive the pre-ceremony food in the bridal suite and area where the groom + groomsmen were waiting until it was almost time for the wedding to start. My husband and I also requested that they set aside some of the passed hors d'oevres for us to have after we took photos, and we received maybe 1 of each item we spent so much time deliberating over (Again the food was very important to us, so this was a disappointment); 2. Between the time of booking the venue and our wedding day, the two wedding coordinators from the venue who we began the process with moved on to other job opportunities at two separate times. The handling of this transition was not as seamless as we would have liked, and the communication was lacking compared to what we had been used to. Overall, we had an amazing wedding and nothing took away from it being the best day of our lives!

arding them with emails, they were there, without hesitation. They both made sure our wedding was exactly what we envisioned! The actual night of the wedding, everything went as planned, with no problems. The event staff working that night was just awesome, and kept making sure me and my now husband had everything we wanted. They were extremely friendly and supportive, and we cannot thank them enough for making our day perfect! I would 1,000 % recommend this venue to anyone, if they are looking for a unique modern Philadelphia venue. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

re searching for our venue and we knew that if we booked with Garces our guests were going to be impressed. My wife and I really enjoyed working with Tori and Milanee, they were helpful with all of the last minute details and helping us decide on a menu. Our favorite was the mozzarella bar! Thanks for a great wedding Garces!

lace. The background of the City is incredible at night. If I had more daughters we would not hesitate to have the celebration with Garces at the CIRA Centre. We are very grateful for all help. Milanee and Tori were wonderful!

e very best they had ever been to, and are still raving about all of the amazing food! We couldn't have picked a better place to get married.

ried there, but my mom came with me when I first toured the place and she fell in love with the ambience. My sister had her wedding at Battery Park Gardens, New York so getting that indoor/ outdoor feel was something we were both looking for. We ended up going with the dual entrée option which made it so easy for us because we didn't have to try to sort through rsvps looking for what the guests picked. I also really liked that the cake was included because that was one less step I had to worry about. The night of our wedding, the staff were all so courteous and we really felt like we were being taken care of above and beyond since we had a wedding attendant. I'm definitely going to be recommending Garces to my newly engaged friends, they made our wedding day special and unforgettable!

city skyline was really the best of both worlds. I'm a big foodie so being able to customize and create a fun menu for my guests was super important. Working with their team made this seamless and all my friends and family were raving for weeks about how good all of the food was. It was the wedding Ed and I always imagined it would be!

and our guests could not stop raving about how tasty the food was. Out of all of our decisions for our wedding, we both feel that choosing to work with the Garces Group was the best.

t with Tori and her team, the wedding was one everyone enjoyed! Tori got back to us via email promptly throughout the entire process of wedding planning, answering even the most minute questions with clarity and warmth. She was also very accessible. At the tasting, I never found it difficult to find time to talk to her, even though there were many people at the event. On the wedding day itself, she helped us stay organized while working with us in flexible manner. We wanted to serve our guests good food at the wedding and JG Domestic did not disappoint! Even though we purchased the 'lowest tier' food option due to our budget, many of our guests were literally shocked by the quality of appetizers and the dinner. Even the coffee was delicious! I really appreciated the fact that they took care of the wedding cake for us and was pleasantly surprised by how many people loved the blueberry velvet cake! It was a surprise to see convenience come without compromise. Besides the food, the service was clean, efficient, and professional. There were no mix-ups when it came to serving everyone what they ordered and it looked impressive! I found the space to be a beautiful combination of modern and rustic at the same. We initially had some worries about how 'private' the space would be in such an open environment, but in the end, such worries were unfounded. The space very quiet on the weekend and the organizers did an excellent job of separating the wedding space from the rest of the building. Nathan from Simply Fabulous Flowers transformed the space from a quaint restaurant into one that took our breaths away. During the wedding, we enjoyed seeing the natural light coming through the large windows change gradually as we moved from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. For us, planning a wedding on such a short notice without prior experience was a challenge. But choosing JG Domestic helped us focus on what was truly important in a wedding. We got great food (cocktail hour, reception, and dessert!), a beautiful space for both the ceremony and reception, and most importantly, an amazing team to work with. I truly believe that the many compliments my wife and I received for pulling of such an enjoyable wedding in so little time are a testament to that team's earnest hard work and dedication!

e is so great at what she does, and she made us feel so comfortable and taken care of from the very start. Her and Tori were so helpful and kind through the whole process, and we loved working with them. You can't beat the city backdrop, the rustic decor of the restaurant, the service and the Garces food! I highly recommend JG Domestic.

e of the process. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and classy venue with a wonderful, experienced staff who will make the planning and day of an enjoyable experience from start to finish!

but Caitlin and the entire Garces team hit it out of the park. From the delicious food to the professionalism of their staff , they made her wedding day seamless! Oh and did I mention the amazing views of the city skyline? This venue is a must if you're looking for a unique place to get married.

aurant. It was the perfect space for a reception. We would absolutely recommend this venue to our friends and family!

just OK so I knew with Garces the food would be out of this world. In true Garces style they did not disappoint! At cocktail hour we had a mozzarella bar with a chef making mozzarella in front of the guests! For the reception we had a duet course with short rib and scallops. It looked too good to eat! If you are a foodie, I definitely recommend looking at a Garces venue! We couldn't be happier!

t was the venue for us. Once we booked the team of coordinators helped us along the way. My husband's favorite part was the tasting event. He loved to see (and eat) some of the most popular menu options. We highly recommend JG Domestic!

y how she visioned. I would recommend this venue and staff to other friends who's children are getting married in the future.

a joy along the process, my mother is not the easiest and she felt so comfortable with Caitlin.

course the food by Chef Jose Garces. Everyone told us that the food was absolutely amazing! We had stations for dinner from 3 different Garces restaurants. We had an open bar with a specialty cocktail. Cake was provided by their pastry chef, and it turned out delicious. Linens, tables, chairs, uplighting, dinnerware and flatware were all provided. We had our ceremony there as well, and they seamlessly transitioned the space from ceremony space to cocktail hour to reception space. The wedding turned out perfect and the staff was wonderful.

re looking for a venue that combined our two styles - he is city modern and I am country rustic. JG Domestic blends the two beautifully. On top of the amazing space, the food is incredible. I am gluten-free and the staff at Garces went above and beyond to make sure that I could safely enjoy my special day. My guests raved about the food, drinks and especially the dessert! Caitlin and her team made everyone feel welcome and like special guests. I typically feel the need to control all of my details, but I knew that I was in good hands when I dropped off my personal touches the day before the wedding. The staff transformed their already beautiful space in to the dream wedding that I had imagined! Our guests were wowed with the way that the space was transformed and everyone had an amazing time. If you are looking for a non-traditional, gorgeous, delicious and stress-free wedding - JG Domestic and the Garces team is your perfect venue!

things went awry- first the girl in charge lost the check she was supposed to give to our band, then my starving bridal party was not given the previously promised food & drink in the bridal suite pre-ceremony, during cocktail hour the wrong hors d'oeuvres were served (explaining bacon to my mostly jewish guests was interesting), and my gluten free guests were never given their pre-arranged gluten free dessert (French macaroons). The staff, while all very friendly, seemed to be very young and untrained. They all needed to be asked the same thing several times before anything got done. At the end of the night, the staff cleaning up put all of my centerpieces and bouquets in a giant messy pile causing damage to the flowers, despite previously informing them that I was planning on reusing these items for the brunch in the morning and had left vases extra vases for them to be placed in. The worst part, although a funny story now, is that two wedding crashers wearing t-shirts/jeans/back packs came into the reception and were eating food off of a table. No staff did anything about it, and I had to chase them out myself (luckily my amazing photographer captured this special moment!). All in all the space is beautiful and the food is good quality, however, the number of mistakes and the amount of stress this all caused me and my family was not worth it.

ue. The atmosphere is perfect for all your guests of all ages. It is a perfect mix of rustic and modern, it provides the center city Philadelphia essence without the hassle of the traffic and no place to park. Our guests are raving about our venue and how perfect it was. In fact, some of our engaged couples are asking if they can use it for their weddings! Caitlyn, the venue director is AMAZING! She really listens to your wants and needs and works with you to make sure you are happy. She responds quickly to emails and calls. She has great suggestions and literally made our planning/stress a lot easier. Chris, the chef is brilliant. The food was perfect and delicious. He works with allergies, dietary restrictions, and really thinks outside the box to create amazing food. My fiance and I are vegetarians and had a meatless wedding. Most of our guests are meat eaters and were not looking forward to our food selection because of the lack of meat. However, during and after the wedding, ever our most devoted meat-consuming guests RAVED about the food. They loved everything and did not miss the meat. They even asked if they could get the recipes! The staff is wonderful and made our guests feel so welcome and made us feel relaxed. I cannot recommend this venue more. Best venue ever!

tly by Caitlin, the wedding coordinator. The head chef, Chris knocked it out of the park with the food- i could not believe they could cook in such mass quantities and still serve everything just as delicious as it was at our tasting for four people. Guests raved about the unique venue with its city skyline views and amazing food. Our head server Nathan was MVP of day- he was so sweet, attentive and made me feel at ease all day. WE LOVE JG DOMESTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!

s required some creativity in doing the seating chart. Being the groom, I can't really speak to nearly as much of the planning experience as my wife could but all in all we were very happy with how things turned out.

unique space, but the day of my wedding I was blown away at how beautiful the space looked. My friends and family have been to weddings at all the other major Philadelphia venues and all night I kept hearing that the food was the best they've ever had at a wedding. My husband and I had such a fun time picking out the menu from the big tasting event we went to. The hardest part was picking which of all the amazing food we wanted! We had a plated dinner of chicken and salmon and to this day we've never had a better dinner! I would definitely recommend JG Domestic and the Garces Group to anyone looking to have the best wedding with superior food!