The base of the purely voluntary cavalry troops first organized in defense of the colonies, the history of this venue dates back to when the United States was still the 13 colonies. This troop’s historic 23rd Street Armory in center city Philadelphia offers couples seeking a unique, stunning venue a chance to be part of the tapestry of America’s history. The drill room, the 3rd floor ballroom & dining area, museum, and officer’s quarters are all available for your wedding ceremony and reception. The ballroom boasts high ceilings, wide windows lined along the perimeter of the hall for a spacious, open room with lots of natural light and an industrial architectural design. This space is perfect for any kind of wedding. If you want to have entertainment to delight your youngest guests, the venue has military rooms and historic exhibits featuring artifacts and educational materials from Colonial times that will help them enjoy themselves at your celebration. If you are looking for a location where you can party after a lovely ceremony in the ballroom, just add colored lights and DJ to take advantage of the killer ambience and have an epic night post-nuptials. For more traditional couples, you will delight at the quaint exterior and flexibility of the ballroom. Add stringed lights and weave voile lights through the ceiling beams for a romantic, soft look and storybook wedding.