The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
At the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, you can have your ceremony in the Historic Landmark Building with guests watching from the balcony above, followed by dinner and dancing (for up to 150 guests). If you're planning a bigger party, choose the more modern Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building, which can accommodate 350 guests. (215) 972-1609, PAFA.org
Appleford
At Appleford in Villanova, a tent with a built-in dance floor sits permanently over the front and side terraces from April to November. Even during the off-season (December to March), couples can opt to have a tent set up on the terrace (with heating, of course!) or if the group is small enough, to have a wedding inside the house. (610) 527-4280, ApplefordEstate.com
Hotel Du Pont
Choose The Green Room at Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, DE, for a wedding beneath a two-and-a-half-story ceiling with gold-encrusted chandeliers. The Hotel du Pont's wedding collection also includes two other venues -- DuPont Country Club and Brantwyn Estate -- all within short drives of each other. (302) 594-3100, HotelduPont.com
Lauxmont Farms
Lauxmont Farms in Wrightsville sits on rolling hills above the Susquehanna River. Its main attraction? A rotunda reception space with a 25-foot dome ceiling that fits 225 guests for dinner and dancing. Cobblestone Courtyard, a renovated barn, makes for great pictures and can hold 200. (717) 252-0829, LauxmontFarms.com
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh has more than 10 event spaces all within the building that houses the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Music Hall. The biggest is the Carnegie Music Hall Foyer, a ballroom covered in marble, that fits 400. Choose from the other foyers and spaces for cocktail hour. (412) 237-3418, CarnegieMuseums.org
The Constitution Center
Never thought about getting married in a mall? Think again. The National Constitution Center sits right in the heart of Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Seat 250 guests on the Rooftop Terrace for a ceremony or in the Grand Hall Main Lobby. For even cooler skyline views, head into the Grand Hall Overlook. (215) 409-6780, ConstitutionCenter.org
Phipps Conservatory
If you want a small ceremony (we're talking 32 seated guests), choose the Parterre de Broderie garden at Phipps Conservatory, a small-scale version of the gardens often found at French castles. For a bigger ceremony and reception, there's the Tropical Forest Conservatory and Special Events Hall, which combine to fit 175 people. (412) 622-6914, Phipps.Conservatory.org
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate in Winterthur, DE, is perfect for a big outdoor wedding. (You must become an associate member to have a wedding there.) Walk down the stone staircase to the reflecting pool for your ceremony, where up to 65 guests can sit poolside or 200 can fit on the lower level. Stay there for a romantic cocktail hour and then move inside to one of the pretty reception spaces. (302) 888-4929, WinterthurWeddings.com
Ballroom at the Ben
Finley Catering brings us Ballroom at the Ben in Philadelphia -- the perfect classic ballroom space complete with chandeliers, two-story arches and a wraparound balcony. Plus, it fits just about everyone -- 600 of your friends and family. (215) 627-7575, FinleyCatering.com
The Kimmel Center
We absolutely love the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, a rooftop, indoor garden with a gorgeous glass atrium ceiling. Sitting atop the Perelman Theater, it offers pretty sweet views of the Philly skyline. The center's award-winning caterer, Restaurant Associates, will work with you to plan the menu. (215) 790-5889, KimmelCenter.org
-- Jaimie Dalessio