Are you looking for Philly wedding venues for Spring?
Many engaged couples are drawn to Philadelphia wedding venues for spring. Imagine fresh air, the sound of birds and a wedding under bright blue skies and a canopy of green. In the spirit of Spring, we have gathered our favorite garden and outdoor wedding venues for inspiration.
Philly wedding venues full of spring beauty
Photo credit: The Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park/Nicole Leigh Photography
Yes, these Philadelphia wedding venues for spring are picturesque for a wedding or event. However, just in case Mother Nature decides to pour on your parade, their inside spaces are just as spectacular. Surround yourself in the colors of nature with these garden wedding venues:
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. In fact, all 92 acres of lush, romantic gardens, bubbling fountains, and historic features. You’ll find that Mother Nature provides the backdrop for a beautiful outdoor ceremony. For receptions, the folks at Morris Arboretum provide a historic Carriage House with tented area for reception and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Fairmount Park Horticulture Center
A modern exhibition hall and greenhouse, the Horticulture Center is located in beautiful Fairmount Park and boasts both indoor and outdoor space. The Horticulture Center is perfect for social and corporate functions and is exclusively catered by Constellation Culinary. A portion of the event fees from renting the Horticulture Center benefit the Fairmount Park Conservancy.
Photo credit: Merion Tribute House/Pictures by Todd Photography
Merion Tribute House
Merion Tribute House’s majestic doors open onto the flagstone terrace. There you will find blooming hydrangeas peering over acres of manicured grounds and gardens. The landscape is ideal for an outdoor wedding ceremony on The Main Line 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.
The Desmond
The Desmond’s Gazebo is the perfect setting for your outdoor wedding ceremony in Chester County. Or bring the outdoors inside in the Conservatory with its bright natural light and greenery. It’s conveniently located next to the Grand Ballroom. In addition, there are intimate areas that provide just the right setting for your wedding ceremony and reception.
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 and historic charm. 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.
Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park
The Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park features 80 acres displaying Mother Nature’s finest works. Pristine landscaping surrounds the venue, leading to twin ponds with fountains and waterfalls that create a picture-perfect ceremony setting. In fact, 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 lanterns and candlelight lighting and you’ll love the dreamy spring setting.
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Pomme
This converted Main Line clubhouse in the Philadelphia suburbs is secluded, magical, as pretty as a French park. The newly constructed veranda, used year-round, looks out over the pond, stream and a canopy of trees. Event planning and catering is provided by top-notch Peachtree & Ward.
Appleford
Appleford, a historic estate at the end of a tree-lined drive, is a top Main Line venue for weddings and receptions.
From the woods and meadows, acclaimed Philadelphia landscape architect Thomas Sears created a series of lush formal gardens, brick walkways and rhododendron tracts, set off by a stream, pond and waterfall. Every window of the house offers a view of the gardens, each vista exuding enchantment and distinguished charm
Greystone Hall
Greystone Hall is a stately mansion at the center of an English-style country estate, perfect for weddings in Chester County.
From May to mid-December, dining and dancing take place in the Tent-Pavilion and adjoining terraces (3,000+ square foot), which overlook the formal landscaped garden, fountains and statutes surrounded by stately trees and nature.
Grounds For Sculpture
Art and nature combine for a truly unique atmosphere for a wedding in Hamilton, New Jersey. The setting with its sculptures, lily pond and bridge is reflective of a painting by Impressionist Claude Monet. Combining delicious cuisine, unparalleled presentation and stellar service, Constellation Culinary at Grounds For Sculpture re-invents the traditional event, creating a one-of-a-kind sensory experience unlike any other.
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Triple Crown Radnor
Get married at Triple Crown Radnor and say “I do” in the natural splendor of award-winning gardens with your guests seated comfortably nearby. Anchored by a beautiful brick backdrop and flanked by lush foliage and flowers, the glass enclosed Conservatory is the ideal setting to create a picturesque ceremony that will be as memorable as your reception.
The newly transformed 7,000 square feet of event space hosts up to 350 guests for cocktail receptions or 250 for seated dinners with dancing. It also features cutting-edge audio/visual technology.
For your reception, Triple Crown showcases a sleek, contemporary design paired with an elevated dining experience. Finally, you’ll feel comfortable knowing you are just steps from The Radnor Hotel for a seamless transition from celebration to overnight stay.
Terrain at Styers
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.
