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Portico Awbury Arboretum
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (484) 580-8260
- Website porticoawbury.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“Each bridal side gets their own section of the beautiful mansion for morning prep which is super convenient.”
“In the summer, the arboretum is breathtaking, with flowers in full bloom and a natural beauty that feels refined but never overly manicured.”
“From the beautiful, blooming Awbury Arboretum grounds to the historic Cope House and simple, elegant tent, this was the perfect setting for a garden wedding within the city limits.”
Amenities couples mention
“The Cope House has such an old charming vibe, stunning bridal suite and the grounds are phenomenal.”
“From the beautiful, blooming Awbury Arboretum grounds to the historic Cope House and simple, elegant tent, this was the perfect setting for a garden wedding within the city limits.”
“Guests mingled easily between the portico, the wraparound porch, and the side yard, while the energy on the indoor dance floor stayed lively and fun.”
What couples say again and again
“From the beautiful, blooming Awbury Arboretum grounds to the historic Cope House and simple, elegant tent, this was the perfect setting for a garden wedding within the city limits.”
“From the very beginning of the planning process to the final dance of the evening, every moment was seamless, stress-free, and truly magical.”
“From the very beginning speaking with Fallyn, to meeting Lindsay our day of coordinator, and the service from the AMAZING bar and wait staff was perfection.”
“Guests are still raving about how beautiful and peaceful the setting was.”
“The Cope House has such an old charming vibe, stunning bridal suite and the grounds are phenomenal.”
From the reviews
We had the most beautiful September wedding at Portico (Awbury Arboretum) — literally nothing went wrong. We had amazing weather, beautiful surroundings, and everyone had a wonderful time. From start to finish the team at Peachtree was so accommodating and lovely.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Portico Awbury Arboretum! From the very beginning of the planning process to the final dance of the evening, every moment was seamless, stress-free, and truly magical.
This was my first time shooting a wedding here and I cannot wait to be back! First, the whole place is gorgeous - you do not have to travel far for amazing backdrops. Each bridal side gets their own section of the beautiful mansion for morning prep which is super convenient.
Portico is the perfect venue near Philadelphia - this secluded gardens and lovely house are tucked into Germantown but feels miles away from the city life. We held a wedding at the end of August and it literally couldn’t have been a more perfect location to celebrate during the end of summer.
Getting married at Portico Awbury Arboretum
Portico Awbury Arboretum comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. 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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