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Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,932 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Afternoon destination drawing nature-lovers with its collection of flora on a 19th-century estate.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (215) 247-5777
- Website morrisarboretum.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“The rose garden and the English park is very beautiful.”
“This is an amazing place to visit 92 acres of beautiful flowers, forests and grasses water fountains gazebo.”
Amenities couples mention
“The Fern greenhouse is a must see.”
“The rose garden and the English park is very beautiful.”
“This is an amazing place to visit 92 acres of beautiful flowers, forests and grasses water fountains gazebo.”
“I loved walking along the winding trails and exploring the small bridges and water features—they added a lot of charm.”
“It was awesome to walk this path for the vows, then over to the tree tops for cocktails then dance our way to the tents for a wonderful evening.”
“Plenty of parking and handicap accessible areas.”
What couples say again and again
“The gardens are beautifully maintained, with a wide variety of plants, trees, and seasonal flowers that make every path feel different.”
“The grounds are beautiful, exceptionally well maintained, and filled with a huge variety of flowers and plants.”
“The welcome center was lovely and the man driving us in the shuttle was a delight.”
From the reviews
This is the first time that I’ve been to Morris Arboretum in over 20 years. I’m kicking myself for not coming sooner. If you want to see some of the most beautiful gardens with a beautiful balance of wildlife, chipmunks, bees, squirrels, hard at work thriving and if you want to see the absolute coolest outdoor train…
I attended the most beautiful wedding here in mid October. It was breathtakingly beautiful, cocktail hour in the tree tops, hammocks, nests, natural beauty everywhere. The wedding was amazing. The food was excellent. The staff were incredible. They made friends with my son and they all had a blast in the photo booth.
As a wedding photographer, I’ve worked at many venues, and Morris Arboretum is truly something special. From the moment you arrive, everything feels intentional, peaceful, and beautifully cared for.
Getting married at Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 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.
Corporate events & private parties at Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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