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Appleford
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Villanova, Pennsylvania
Historic house often used as a wedding venue with formal gardens & trails open to the public.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (610) 527-4280
- Website applefordestate.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–4 PM |
The setting
“From the beautiful gardens to the well-kept historic home on the grounds, everything was gorgeous and very much enjoyed by our ~100 guests.”
“The gardens are my favorite part of the venue from the maze of hedges and trees behind the mansion to the front garden where my couple held their reception.”
“From the moment you step onto the property, the gardens, fountains, and historic architecture make you feel like you’ve been transported to another world.”
“From the moment you step onto the property, the gardens, fountains, and historic architecture make you feel like you’ve been transported to another world.”
Amenities couples mention
“From the moment you step onto the property, the gardens, fountains, and historic architecture make you feel like you’ve been transported to another world.”
“Their reception was filled with twinkling lights outside the stone house under a connected tent!”
“They also loved how they were able to freely explore the tent, gardens, and portions of the house.”
“We (unfortunately) ended up married during the remnants of Hurricane Ian but Lisa moved us seamlessly to our backup plan and made sure everyone was on the same page.”
“Some things that I was initially worried about were concern for a noise complaints and the size of the dance floor.”
What couples say again and again
“Besides the great, attentive and accommodating team that Appleford has on staff - the grounds are just breathtaking and it's fun to photograph inside.”
“We (unfortunately) ended up married during the remnants of Hurricane Ian but Lisa moved us seamlessly to our backup plan and made sure everyone was on the same page.”
“The venue’s coordinator, Lisa, was very communicative from the time we toured to our wedding day (a little less than 2 years out- we had a LDW wedding!”
“Four months later, our guests are still raving about their experience and how very beautiful of a backdrop these grounds were to such a special day.”
“Four months later, our guests are still raving about their experience and how very beautiful of a backdrop these grounds were to such a special day.”
From the reviews
We could not be more obsessed with our wedding venue. From the moment we stepped on the property, we absolutely fell in love with it. The gardens and house are absolutely beautiful and there are so many places for your guests to explore. Lisa is incredible and is extremely responsive.
My daughter recently had her wedding at Appleford Estate (Sep 30) and we loved the beauty and versatility of this gorgeous estate. We worked with Lisa McBride who is the director of marketing & events and she was fabulous! Lisa’s responsiveness and attention to detail made the wedding planning so much easier.
CANNOT recommend Appleford Estate enough for an event venue!! My husband and I just got married here May 26, 2023 and it was one of the best days of our lives. Multiple guests raved that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to!
Appleford Estate is truly a gem for couples who want a wedding day that feels timeless, elegant, and deeply romantic. From the moment you step onto the property, the gardens, fountains, and historic architecture make you feel like you’ve been transported to another world.
Getting married at Appleford
Appleford comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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