Cicala Wedding: The Complete Guide to This Divine Lorraine Italian Venue

Cicala’s main dining room accommodates up to 120 guests seated or 150 standing, with the historic Divine Lorraine lobby handling ceremonies or cocktail receptions for up to 75. Here’s the fuller guide.

Genuine Divine Lorraine Historic Grandeur

Housed inside the iconic, once-abandoned Divine Lorraine building on North Broad Street, Cicala offers a genuinely dramatic historic backdrop tied to one of Philadelphia’s most storied landmarks.

What the Space Actually Feels Like

Expect an upscale Italian dining atmosphere in the main dining room, with the historic Divine Lorraine lobby offering a genuinely grand, separate space for ceremony or cocktails.

Ceremony

The Divine Lorraine lobby accommodates ceremonies for up to 75 guests, taking advantage of the building’s dramatic historic architecture.

Cocktail Hour

The patio, holding up to 50 seated or 100 standing, offers a distinct outdoor-adjacent option for cocktail hour separate from the main dining room.

Reception

The Cicala Dining Room holds up to 150 guests, with pricing starting from $5,000; the Bar & Lounge holds up to 30 for a smaller gathering.

Practical Planning: What the Venue's Own Site Won't Tell You

Pricing by space. The Dining Room starts from $5,000 (up to 150 guests), the Patio from $2,500 (up to 100 guests), and the Bar & Lounge from $500 (up to 30 guests).

Beverage packages. All-you-can-drink packages start at $55 per person for the first two hours, with each additional half-hour adding $10 per person.

Additional fees. Minimums are exclusive of tax, a 20% gratuity, and a 7% event fee — factor these into your total budget beyond the quoted minimums.

Historic building. The Divine Lorraine’s storied history as a former grand hotel adds genuine architectural significance to your celebration.

Best Light and Timing for Photography

The Divine Lorraine’s dramatic historic lobby and North Broad Street architecture offer genuinely striking photo backdrops unlike a standard restaurant venue.

Who This Venue Is Really For

Cicala suits couples who want genuine Divine Lorraine historic grandeur paired with upscale Italian dining, for a wedding up to 150 guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests can Cicala hold? Up to 150 in the Dining Room, or smaller in the Patio, Lobby, or Bar & Lounge.

What’s the pricing? Starting from $500 (Bar & Lounge) up to $5,000 (Dining Room), plus tax, 20% gratuity, and a 7% event fee.

Is there a ceremony space? Yes, the historic Divine Lorraine lobby, up to 75 guests.

What are the beverage package rates? $55 per person for the first two hours, $10 per additional half-hour.

How far is the venue from other Philadelphia landmarks? Located on North Broad Street.

Is there an outdoor space? Yes, the Patio, up to 100 standing.

Which space should I choose? Depends on your guest count — Dining Room, Patio, Lobby, or Bar & Lounge.

What makes this venue distinctive? Its location inside the historic Divine Lorraine building.

If genuine Divine Lorraine historic grandeur paired with upscale Italian dining appeals to your wedding vision, Cicala is worth a tour of its multiple spaces. Check out my wedding budget guide to plan around those space-specific minimums, use my guest list calculator to match your numbers to the right room, and my photography coverage calculator to plan your day. For more Philadelphia venue options, visit my venue comparison guide.

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