Power Plant Productions accommodates 110 guests seated or 140 for a cocktail-style event, set inside the former Wilbur Chocolate Factory with 34 feet of industrial windows and a 25-foot ceiling. Here’s the fuller guide.
With exposed brick, steel beams, and diagonal hardwood floors from this early-1900s power plant, this venue offers a genuinely raw industrial atmosphere in the heart of Old City’s gallery district.
Expect a striking industrial-loft atmosphere across the venue’s 4,000-plus square feet, with soaring windows and exposed architecture setting the tone.
Confirm ceremony layout directly with the venue, since available information centers primarily on the main studio’s seated and cocktail capacities.
The open floor plan and industrial windows create a natural flow for a standing cocktail hour before guests move into the seated portion of the evening.
The main studio holds 110 seated (recommended for family style or plated dinner) or 140 for a cocktail-style reception.
Pricing. Rental starts at $5,500 for up to 140 guests; a smaller option, Studio A, starts at $1,500 for up to 50 guests.
No BYOB. The venue does not allow BYOB — factor bar service into your budget from the start.
Open vendor policy. An open vendor policy gives you flexibility in choosing caterers and other vendors, unlike venues with exclusive in-house catering.
Commercial kitchen included. The venue’s commercial-style kitchen supports full-service catering setups directly on-site.
The industrial windows and exposed brick throughout the space offer genuinely striking, moody photo backdrops, particularly with natural light streaming through the 34-foot windows.
Power Plant Productions suits couples who want genuinely raw industrial character with vendor flexibility, for a wedding up to 140 guests.
How many guests can Power Plant Productions hold? 110 seated or 140 cocktail-style.
What’s the pricing? Starting at $5,500 for up to 140 guests, or $1,500 for the smaller Studio A up to 50 guests.
Is BYOB allowed? No.
Is the vendor policy flexible? Yes, an open vendor policy applies.
How far is the venue from other Philadelphia landmarks? Located in Old City’s gallery district.
Is there an outdoor ceremony option? Confirm directly with the venue.
What’s included in the rental? Tables, chairs, and equipment, plus access to the on-site commercial kitchen.
What makes this venue distinctive? Its raw industrial character inside a former chocolate factory power plant.
If genuinely raw industrial character with vendor flexibility appeals to your wedding vision, Power Plant Productions is worth a tour. Check out my wedding budget guide to plan around that starting rental price, use my guest list calculator to confirm your numbers fit, and my photography coverage calculator to plan your day. For more Philadelphia venue options, visit my venue comparison guide.
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