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Awbury Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 382 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sprawling 56-acre arboretum with gardens, animal paddocks and walking trails.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 40–40-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 (215) 849-2855
- Website awbury.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
The setting
“A nicely manicured open space with trees, shrubs, flowers, a pond, and a meadow.”
“A nicely manicured open space with trees, shrubs, flowers, a pond, and a meadow.”
“A nicely manicured open space with trees, shrubs, flowers, a pond, and a meadow.”
Amenities couples mention
“A nicely manicured open space with trees, shrubs, flowers, a pond, and a meadow.”
“It was nice to be able to move inside and out of the lovely building and relax at the well-appointed tables under the breezy, elegant dinner tent as well.”
“It rained but they had a beautiful tent set up.”
What couples say again and again
“This venue offers a serene and picturesque setting for couples seeking a wedding surrounded by nature.”
From the reviews
One of my favorite natural wonders in Philadelphia. They recently renovated the section next to the train station, and the ducks there are so lovely. I also enjoy the bird watching, goats, chickens and bee hives. There are multiple working farms, private gardens, joyous fauna and wildlife.
With outdoor space for the ceremony, reception and dancing, you have the option of having almost everything outside for your wedding which is great during COVID-19. While you can do everything outdoors, the inside space is lovely, with multiple rooms downstairs and upstairs to have guests.
Everything was beautiful. Awesome service. The food was good. We came for a wedding and everything was beautiful. It rained but they had a beautiful tent set up. The cocktail hour had delicious apps: caramelized onions and brussel sprouts, cheese steak egg rolls, and a beautiful charcuterie table. 10/10
This venue offers a serene and picturesque setting for couples seeking a wedding surrounded by nature. The tranquil ambiance creates a sense of peace and intimacy. With its dedicated staff and attention to detail, Awbury arboretum ensures that every aspect of your wedding day is flawless.
Getting married at Awbury Arboretum
Awbury Arboretum 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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