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

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

Available services that can be provided by The Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Event rentals
Event staff
Service staff
Set up
Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

1 review

The best wedding venue
•Verified review
•Melissa I.•Apr 21, 2023
Absolutely fell in love with the Morris Arboretum the first time we viewed it as a possible wedding venue in February. There were no beautiful f flowers bloomed and the trees had lost their leaves BUT it was still perfect and stunning. The day of our wedding as we drove up to the venue I started to cry bc it was so much more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Not only is it perfect scenic view but the crew omg even better, they have your back, they make it look effortless, it’s just the perfect most magical place.

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We are a seasonal venue. Events are held from April through October.

Yes, we are a BYO venue. Your caterer will guide you as to how much and what you need.

Yes, we have free self-parking in our lot.

Your reservation includes a 4 to 5-hour event, beginning at 6PM. We close to the public at 5PM, which is when you can come in to begin wedding photos.

Exclusive access to the gardens, catering tables, reception chairs, ceremony chairs, and 3 hours with a golf cart and driver. Our fee is for the rental of the Arboretum. Catering is contracted separately with one of our 6 approved catering teams.

Yes, our gardens are wheelchair accessible, with an accessible path to the reception tent and restrooms.

November, December, January, February, and March are not available for events, as we are an outdoor venue.

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