The Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,700 for off-peak dates, and $5,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 175 seated guests

About this venue

Morris Arboretum gives you private access to 92 breathtaking acres situated in the historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. You have a choice of seven charming ceremony sites, a delightful open-air cocktail hour, and tented dinner + dancing under the glow of café string lights in the tent. Our picturesque gardens are exclusively yours when for the festivities from 6 to 11pm with a max capacity of 175 (some restrictions apply at the max guest count). You have 3 hours with a golf cart + driver to escort you throughout the lush grounds for wedding photographs. Morris Arboretum offers 6 caterers for you to choose from (this is contracted separately, not included in our rental fee). From elopements to micro ceremonies to large gatherings - we are here to help with effortless planning. We are an outdoor garden with seasonal availability from April through October, and would love to share in your wonderful day!

Seated guest capacity

5-175

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

100 E Northwestern Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Our event spaces

Widener Tent

After saying "I DO!" in the gardens and sipping cocktails amongst roses, dine and dance the night away under the tent!

The Tent at The Carriage House and Visitor Center seats up to 175 for dinner and dancing.

Guest capacity

5-175 Seated

5-175 Standing

Square footage

2,060

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Basic round catering tables, white folding reception chairs, white folding ceremony chairs are included with your rental. Specialty rentals such as barn tables, distinctive chairs, etc are contracted through your caterer.

Room cost

2400-10,000 for 4 to 5 hours