Are you searching for Philadelphia wedding venues for spring that capture the essence of the season?
These Philadelphia wedding venues for spring showcase the best surroundings for the season. But just in case Mother Nature decides to pour on your parade, the inside spaces are just as spectacular!
So stay tuned and immerse yourself in the pastel colors of nature with these Philadelphia garden wedding venues:
15 Philadelphia wedding locations that dazzle in springtime
Photo credits: Fairmount Park Horticulture Center/ Flora + Fauna (main photo) /Love Me Do (above)
Fairmount Park Horticulture Center:
A modern exhibition hall and greenhouse, Fairmount Park Horticulture Center is centrally located in beautiful Fairmount Park and boasts both indoor and outdoor space. While it can host events year round, this venue is especially striking in spring. For example, it is a cherry blossom lovers dream. It’s the ideal spot for the refreshing scents that mark this time of year: budding blooms and fresh green grass, for instance. Inside, you’ll find yet another reflecting pool, sculpture and greenery.
The Horticulture Center is perfect for weddings with a variety of spaces and is exclusively catered by Constellation Culinary. In addition, a portion of event rental fees benefit the Fairmount Park Conservancy. Finally, Fairmount Park Horticulture Center can host up to 300 guests.
Photo credit: Bartram’s Garden/Alison Dunn Photography
Bartram’s Garden:
Look no further than the country’s oldest botanical garden on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Bartram’s Garden, for your spring wedding backdrop. Picture 50 acres of everchanging gardens that include colorful blooms, trees, meadows and a variety of birds. Formal display gardens can be found closer to its historical buildings whereas its wilder section is closer to the river banks. In addition, there are city skyline views as well as the waterfront. Imagine sipping cocktails and passed appetizers on its Love Park granite patio. In addition, there is plenty of space for your favorite lawn games!
Next, head into its Eastwick Pavilion for dinner and dancing. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy nature yet shelter your guests from the elements. There are countless ceremony spots for that perfect spring backdrop. Finally, Bartram’s Garden is exclusive to Jamie Hollander Catering and can host up to 350 guests, cocktail style or 300 for a seated dinner.
Founder’s Hall:
Through wrought iron gates, Founder’s Hall greets you with marble stairs and dramatic white Greek Revival pillars for a timeless yet sophisticated entrance. Located on the campus of Girard College, Founder’s Hall is especially lovely in spring. Not only are there mature trees flanking the building and green lawns out back but grand doors open to a wrap around porch-like setting. Imagine sipping Prosecco on this first floor ledge as a light breeze and the sounds of strings drifts by on a spring day.
Inside, each room is uniquely crafted perfect for the flow of a wedding. In addition, the second floor serves as a museum highlighting the life of its founder Stephen Girard. Founder’s Hall is exclusive to 12th Street Catering and can host up to 750 guests.
Photo credit: Fitler Club/The Willinghams
Fitler Club:
Discover the ultimate urban garden at Fitler Club. You are met with a wow factor 1,800 square foot space aptly named The Garden. Tucked away in an alcove, it combines exposed brick with string lights, giant potted plants and a design perfect for hanging installations. In addition, climbing vine stretches toward the sky on the opposite concrete wall. Together all of these elements creates an inner city oasis from the bustling city streets. You’ll find The Garden is not only perfect for cocktail hour but also a dreamy spot to exchange vows. Furthermore, intimate receptions for up to 100 guests can be held within this space.
Inside, The Ballroom is capable of hosting up to 250 guests. It’s a blank canvas that you can customize to your unique vision. Finally, if an intriguing setting is more your style, consider The Trophy Room. There, you can choose to mingle in between bowling, pop a shot, pool or even challenge your guests to a retro arcade game. The Trophy Room can host up to 150 standing and is ideal for cocktail hour, receptions or an after party.
Photo credit: The College of Physicians/M2 Photography
College of Physicians:
Butterfly garden fans will be in paradise stepping into The College of Physicians’ outdoor space. In fact, not only are there blooms from Spring until Fall but there are medicinal herbs and plants dating to the time of our Founding Fathers. It is a relaxing setting complete with ivy, mature trees, benches and meandering walkways. The garden is ideal for ceremonies or cocktail hour up to 200 guests before heading to Mitchell Hall or The Amhurst Room for a lovely reception.
Photo credit: Penn Museum
Penn Museum:
Step onto carefully choreographed cobblestone at Penn Museum where historic architecture meets captivating gardens.
In fact, you have your choice among three remarkable gardens on campus: Stoner Courtyard, Warden Garden and Mosaic Hall & Courtyard. Whether you are drawn to ancient mosaics, Tiffany glass, or marble fountains and manicured greens, you will find just the right backdrop at Penn Museum.
Inside, grand doors open to several unique event spaces. For instance, enjoy cocktails and conversation among a 12 ton Egyptian Sphinx, mummies or within the soaring dome of the Chinese rotunda. Certainly, these galleries inspire conversation among all of your guests. Penn Museum can host up to 300 guests with catering by Restaurant Associates.
Photo credit: Pomme/Fuller Photography
Pomme:
Pomme, a converted Main Line clubhouse in the Philadelphia suburbs, is secluded and magical. In fact, they say it’s as pretty as a French park with seasonal blooms. The newly constructed veranda, used year-round, looks out over the pond, stream and a canopy of trees. Twinkling lights set the scene. There are countless romantic spots for your ceremony as well as countless spots for photo ops such as the gigantic white swing. As if that’s not romantic enough, a bridge overlooks a pair of swans as they move gently through the water.
Inside, an elegant rustic reception space awaits complete with a fireplace. Event planning and catering is provided by top-notch Peachtree Catering & Events. Pomme can host up to 200 guests.
Photo credit: Appleford/Ashley Gerrity Photography
Appleford:
Imagine a peaceful drive down a tree-lined road met by a historic estate. There, you will find Appleford complete with formal gardens, roses, water features and sculpture. And of course, romance. The gardens are a popular choice to say I DO. Or, opt for a ceremony under the shady willow trees. Up the steps, you’ll see a terrace covered by an elegant clear panel tent just off of the historic stone manor. Appleford can host up to 200 guests and offers a list of caterers to choose from.
Photo: Morris Arboretum
Morris Arboretum:
Imagine saying “I do” among towering trees and lovely vistas at Morris Arboretum, a garden wedding space in Philadelphia. The grounds will be exclusively yours – all 92 acres of lush, romantic gardens, bubbling fountains, and historic features. Mother Nature provides the backdrop for a beautiful outdoor ceremony, while the folks at Morris Arboretum provide a historic Carriage House with tented area for reception and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Grounds For Sculpture:
Art and nature combine for a truly unique wedding setting in Hamilton, New Jersey. The grounds are filled with sculpture, while a lily pond and bridge reflects a painting by Impressionist Claude Monet. Grounds For Sculpture brings together delicious cuisine, unparalleled presentation and stellar service by Constellation Culinary, creating a one-of-a-kind sensory experience unlike any other. Grounds For Sculpture can host up to 400 guests.
Terrain:
Terrain’s restored antique greenhouse, lodge, and terrace are available for weddings and events in Delaware County small and large. Set on the grounds of a nursery and rustic Garden Café, you and your guests will be treated to a true escape to nature and seasonal harvest cyclical menu sourced from local farms.
Photo credit: Merion Tribute House/Ray of Sunshine Photography
Merion Tribute House:
In the Philadelphia suburbs, the majestic doors of Merion Tribute House open to the flagstone terrace. You will be met with blooming hydrangeas that peer over eight acres of manicured grounds and gardens. The landscape is ideal for an outdoor wedding ceremony while the terrace provides the perfect ambience during cocktail hour. Inside the landmark’s many rooms, the ballroom will seat 175 guests with a dance floor for your reception. Merion Tribute House is exclusive to Serock Catering.
Tyler Arboretum:
Set among 650 acres of rolling meadows and pristine woodlands in Media, Pennsylvania, Tyler Arboretum offers a setting unparalleled for its natural beauty, historic charm, and true romance. Here, Mother Nature’s talents set the stage for breathtaking weddings in Delaware County held amid butterfly-filled gardens, towering trees, fields of wildflowers, and centuries-old structures. The rustic venue just completed a 1.2 million renovation including its 1792 barn and new tents complete with bistro lighting and fans.
Photo credit: Manor House at Prophecy Creek/Ray of Sunshine Photography
Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park:
The Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park features 80 acres displaying Mother Nature’s finest works. The venue is complemented with pristine landscaping strolling down to the twin ponds with its many fountains and waterfalls to create a picture-perfect ceremony setting. A stone bridge delivers you to your “private island” with a gazebo. Serpentine walkways flow from your ceremony area to the spacious two-tier terrace with optional air conditioning. Couple this with complimentary hanging lantern and candlelight lighting.
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