Portico - Awbury Arboretum
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About This Vendor
Natural beauty, rustic elegance
Portico is an enchanting wedding venue at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown, PA with a 55 acre Arboretum and a gracious Victorian stone mansion. The venue's capacity is 160 with outdoor dining on a flagstone patio and white tent encircled by landscaped gardens. The Francis Cope house has floor-to-ceiling windows and a magnificent wrap-around porch from which guests can survey the picturesque English landscape of specimen trees, woods and rolling meadows. Imagine meandering trails, wetlands, and open fields. Services Offered Peachtree Catering and Events provides delicious high-quality cuisine and full-service event planning. All services are personal, all menus, floor plans and timelines hand-tailored and customized so no two events are alike. Packages are all-inclusive with all equipment provided for - tables, chairs, china, flatware, linens, barware- and event coordination, set-up and cleanup all provided for. Cuisine Peachtree Catering and Events is the gold standard of fine catering with an exceptional culinary team hand-producing all the food using only the best of local and seasonal ingredients - cheeses, vegetables, meats, lettuces and so on. All food is fresh, hand-made (stocks, vinaigrettes, pastry, even the slider rolls...) and cooked/assembled to-order. Menus are customizable and designed from an extensive repertoire of signature items from diverse regions- French, Italian, Asian, Mexican, fusion, Philly. Special requests are easily accommodated- vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan and ethnic. The caterer for foodies!
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsCakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBackyard, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Park, Tented, Trees
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Portico - Awbury Arboretum Reviews
Carlee Jensen (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My wife (!) and I were married at Portico last Saturday and — wow. There are simply no words for the joy we felt, to share such a beautiful day with our loved ones in such a gorgeous place. We were so grateful to the team at Portico (especially to Kelly, Grace, and Jen!) who made the day absolutely seamless; thanks to their incredible work, our wedding was both completely beautiful and a truly fun, simple, laid-back affair for us and our families. We also want to celebrate the team for their amazing competence and inclusiveness. As lesbians who wanted nothing more than to have a big, gay party with our beautifully queer chosen family, we had some anxiety about choosing a spot where everyone would feel totally welcome — but the folks at Portico were phenomenal from start to finish. It meant so much to us to feel so at ease and to see the same ease in our loved ones. In short — do it! Your wedding will be freaking amazing, joy-filled, easy as pie, and lush with gorgeous foliage!
Reviewed on 05-07-2023
My wife (!) and I were married at Portico last Saturday and — wow. There are simply no words for the joy we felt, to share such a beautiful day with our loved ones in such a gorgeous place. We were so grateful to the team at Portico (especially to Kelly, Grace, and Jen!) who made the day absolutely seamless; thanks to their incredible work, our wedding was both completely beautiful and a truly fun, simple, laid-back affair for us and our families. We also want to celebrate the team for their amazing competence and inclusiveness. As lesbians who wanted nothing more than to have a big, gay party with our beautifully queer chosen family, we had some anxiety about choosing a spot where everyone would feel totally welcome — but the folks at Portico were phenomenal from start to finish. It meant so much to us to feel so at ease and to see the same ease in our loved ones. In short — do it! Your wedding will be freaking amazing, joy-filled, easy as pie, and lush with gorgeous foliage!
Reviewed on 05-07-2023
Anne Blackman (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We got married in October and are super still thinking about how beautiful the venue is--and how good our food was! Grace was a lifesaver a dozen times during the day and was super communicative and awesome leading up to our wedding. If she's your coordinator, you're in expert hands. The house was the perfect backdrop to the ceremony, cocktail hour stage, and dance floor. Guests loved the fire pit and, generally, loved the opportunity to walk around the grounds.The bartenders were great and guests told us later how much fun they had with everyone working there! We truly can't think of a downside to Portico and haven't regretted our choice for a second.
Reviewed on 22-12-2023
We got married in October and are super still thinking about how beautiful the venue is--and how good our food was! Grace was a lifesaver a dozen times during the day and was super communicative and awesome leading up to our wedding. If she's your coordinator, you're in expert hands. The house was the perfect backdrop to the ceremony, cocktail hour stage, and dance floor. Guests loved the fire pit and, generally, loved the opportunity to walk around the grounds.The bartenders were great and guests told us later how much fun they had with everyone working there! We truly can't think of a downside to Portico and haven't regretted our choice for a second.
Reviewed on 22-12-2023
Lindsay Crawford (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We got married at Portico on October 20th. We cannot rave more about portico and the entire peachtree team. We had the pleasure of working with Lindsay for the entire planning process. Starting this process I didn’t know much about wedding planning and was totally overwhelmed. I felt totally confident once we chose portico and had Lindsay as our guide. She was flexible, responsive, kind, knowledgeable, and understanding. Day of she made sure everything was seamless. She was always one step ahead of me. Jennifer our bridal attendant went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed from 9am until clean up. She was the sweetest and took the best care of us. I felt like we were best friends by the end of the day. Peachtree made sure both of our parents were catered to. You can tell the entire team cares. Guests won’t stop making comments about how incredible the service was. Picking Portico was the best decision. My only concern prior was the layout of the dance floor being away from the dinner tables. I was worried guests who didn’t want to dance would be sitting separately in the tent. It turned out that was one of our favorite parts. It made guests dance and hangout inside and on the porch. (There were also seating options for older people) It also made each part of the night feel like a separate event. Many guests commented on the unique layout and how special it made it. Best day ever feels like an understatement- thank you portico!
Reviewed on 26-10-2023
We got married at Portico on October 20th. We cannot rave more about portico and the entire peachtree team. We had the pleasure of working with Lindsay for the entire planning process. Starting this process I didn’t know much about wedding planning and was totally overwhelmed. I felt totally confident once we chose portico and had Lindsay as our guide. She was flexible, responsive, kind, knowledgeable, and understanding. Day of she made sure everything was seamless. She was always one step ahead of me. Jennifer our bridal attendant went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed from 9am until clean up. She was the sweetest and took the best care of us. I felt like we were best friends by the end of the day. Peachtree made sure both of our parents were catered to. You can tell the entire team cares. Guests won’t stop making comments about how incredible the service was. Picking Portico was the best decision. My only concern prior was the layout of the dance floor being away from the dinner tables. I was worried guests who didn’t want to dance would be sitting separately in the tent. It turned out that was one of our favorite parts. It made guests dance and hangout inside and on the porch. (There were also seating options for older people) It also made each part of the night feel like a separate event. Many guests commented on the unique layout and how special it made it. Best day ever feels like an understatement- thank you portico!
Reviewed on 26-10-2023
Mary Kate Cronin (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had a perfect wedding day at the Arboretum! The food was amazing, the staff was so on top of everything, and our guests were raving about how beautiful everything was! There is truly something for every guest at the Arboretum, from the outside bar under the lights, to the awesome dance floor, to the wrap around porch surrounded by flowers, it was all amazing!!!!
Reviewed on 12-10-2023
We had a perfect wedding day at the Arboretum! The food was amazing, the staff was so on top of everything, and our guests were raving about how beautiful everything was! There is truly something for every guest at the Arboretum, from the outside bar under the lights, to the awesome dance floor, to the wrap around porch surrounded by flowers, it was all amazing!!!!
Reviewed on 12-10-2023
Leigh Werrell (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The venue is beautiful, with a tent and lovely porch and indoor space that we used due to rain. We couldn't have asked for a more magical evening, with a beautiful setting and string lights hung everywhere to enhance the scenery and the historic house. Peachtree Catering did a great job, making the evening super easy with no issues and smooth timeline transitions. The food was spectacular, and they were flexible with us since a family member provided the cake and flowers. Jen, our wedding attendant, was especially attentive and wonderful! Overall, a great experience.
Reviewed on 04-10-2023
The venue is beautiful, with a tent and lovely porch and indoor space that we used due to rain. We couldn't have asked for a more magical evening, with a beautiful setting and string lights hung everywhere to enhance the scenery and the historic house. Peachtree Catering did a great job, making the evening super easy with no issues and smooth timeline transitions. The food was spectacular, and they were flexible with us since a family member provided the cake and flowers. Jen, our wedding attendant, was especially attentive and wonderful! Overall, a great experience.
Reviewed on 04-10-2023
Jenny O'Brien (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to get married at Portico! We got married here in August and everything was impeccable and beautiful. We had the absolute best time. As soon as we toured the venue we were sure we wanted to get married here. We loved the beautiful lush grounds and the architecture of the mansion and the way the venue was set up to have continuous flow throughout the house and grounds during the event.The Peachtree group was incredible to work with from the get go of the planning process. We were blown away at the tasting and enjoyed every bite and every person we interacted with. We told everyone that if at a tasting for 250 people they could make 250 lamb lollipops to temperature, we knew they could do anything and we could choose anything on the extensive menu and it would be fantastic. We loved how easily we could customize our choices to our tastes and the dietary needs of our guests. Our venue coordinator, Stephanie, was so fantastic to work with. We met her at the tasting and then had a more detailed meeting about our event in the weeks that followed. She was so incredibly helpful and easy to plan with. She helped us with getting every detail just as we had in mind and told us what she had seen work well and not as well. She gave us such great advice. The planning phases were fun and easy because of Stephanie.On the day of our wedding, everything was so easy and smoothly run and wonderful. From the moment I arrived to the bridal suite, the most delicious spread of food and wine was being set up. Our \"dignitary,\" Karina, was such an incredible asset to have with us that day. She made sure we were fed and watered all day and as soon as whatever we were holding was empty, she was there with a new drink. Stephanie was so incredibly efficient and effective all day going above and beyond her job description to make things happen for us. Every bite of food and every sip of a drink we had was delicious and exceeded our hopes. Throughout the event, our guests continuously commented on how beautiful the venue was, how seamless the day went, how delicious the food was, and how wonderful the members of the Peachtree team were to them. We had an incredible day and we know it is all thanks to Stephanie, Karina, and the entire Peachtree team. We are so grateful. We would hire them again for any event and would recommend them so enthusiastically to anyone looking for a wedding venue and catering team!
Reviewed on 30-08-2023
I cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to get married at Portico! We got married here in August and everything was impeccable and beautiful. We had the absolute best time. As soon as we toured the venue we were sure we wanted to get married here. We loved the beautiful lush grounds and the architecture of the mansion and the way the venue was set up to have continuous flow throughout the house and grounds during the event.The Peachtree group was incredible to work with from the get go of the planning process. We were blown away at the tasting and enjoyed every bite and every person we interacted with. We told everyone that if at a tasting for 250 people they could make 250 lamb lollipops to temperature, we knew they could do anything and we could choose anything on the extensive menu and it would be fantastic. We loved how easily we could customize our choices to our tastes and the dietary needs of our guests. Our venue coordinator, Stephanie, was so fantastic to work with. We met her at the tasting and then had a more detailed meeting about our event in the weeks that followed. She was so incredibly helpful and easy to plan with. She helped us with getting every detail just as we had in mind and told us what she had seen work well and not as well. She gave us such great advice. The planning phases were fun and easy because of Stephanie.On the day of our wedding, everything was so easy and smoothly run and wonderful. From the moment I arrived to the bridal suite, the most delicious spread of food and wine was being set up. Our \"dignitary,\" Karina, was such an incredible asset to have with us that day. She made sure we were fed and watered all day and as soon as whatever we were holding was empty, she was there with a new drink. Stephanie was so incredibly efficient and effective all day going above and beyond her job description to make things happen for us. Every bite of food and every sip of a drink we had was delicious and exceeded our hopes. Throughout the event, our guests continuously commented on how beautiful the venue was, how seamless the day went, how delicious the food was, and how wonderful the members of the Peachtree team were to them. We had an incredible day and we know it is all thanks to Stephanie, Karina, and the entire Peachtree team. We are so grateful. We would hire them again for any event and would recommend them so enthusiastically to anyone looking for a wedding venue and catering team!
Reviewed on 30-08-2023
Karen Liao (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Had a great wedding here in June. The venue is just so beautiful and unique with its various spaces and luscious green landscapes. Our guests loved the venue as well as the food and the service from the Peachtree staff. We got many compliments. The Peachtree coordinator was also easy to work with. We didn't need an outside coordinator. I'd highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17-07-2023
Had a great wedding here in June. The venue is just so beautiful and unique with its various spaces and luscious green landscapes. Our guests loved the venue as well as the food and the service from the Peachtree staff. We got many compliments. The Peachtree coordinator was also easy to work with. We didn't need an outside coordinator. I'd highly recommend.
Reviewed on 17-07-2023
Amanda Sheldon (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We couldn't be happier with how our wedding day at Portico/Awbury Arboretum turned out. We knew we wanted something in an outdoor setting, and the venue is absolutely gorgeous, in a more wild, natural way. The outdoor ceremony set-up, reception tent, plus historic house with wrap-around porch were the perfect setting. Our family and friends couldn't stop commenting on how nice the venue was. Peachtree catering was amazing, and we had multiple foodie friends compliment all aspects of the catering service. Lindsay, Karina, and the entire staff were so friendly, professional, and competent, that they made it a wonderful experience. Even with the threat of extremely stormy weather, they were able to accommodate our wish for an outdoor ceremony (when it cleared), and were so flexible to work with us to include our 3 dogs in the outdoor ceremony as well. Our guests included children, and we had the option to set up lawn games in one outdoor area, which was great. Our coordinator Lindsay was amazingly helpful-- so organized, professional, and friendly. We are pretty low-key people and weren't sure we wanted a traditional big wedding and the stress of planning that goes along with it, but Lindsay's organizational skills and guidance kept us on track from the start. We really relied on her expertise during the planning process, plus her calm demeanor kept us feeling stress-free. All in all, we had the best wedding day, and highly recommend Portico.
Reviewed on 30-06-2023
We couldn't be happier with how our wedding day at Portico/Awbury Arboretum turned out. We knew we wanted something in an outdoor setting, and the venue is absolutely gorgeous, in a more wild, natural way. The outdoor ceremony set-up, reception tent, plus historic house with wrap-around porch were the perfect setting. Our family and friends couldn't stop commenting on how nice the venue was. Peachtree catering was amazing, and we had multiple foodie friends compliment all aspects of the catering service. Lindsay, Karina, and the entire staff were so friendly, professional, and competent, that they made it a wonderful experience. Even with the threat of extremely stormy weather, they were able to accommodate our wish for an outdoor ceremony (when it cleared), and were so flexible to work with us to include our 3 dogs in the outdoor ceremony as well. Our guests included children, and we had the option to set up lawn games in one outdoor area, which was great. Our coordinator Lindsay was amazingly helpful-- so organized, professional, and friendly. We are pretty low-key people and weren't sure we wanted a traditional big wedding and the stress of planning that goes along with it, but Lindsay's organizational skills and guidance kept us on track from the start. We really relied on her expertise during the planning process, plus her calm demeanor kept us feeling stress-free. All in all, we had the best wedding day, and highly recommend Portico.
Reviewed on 30-06-2023
Amanda Frain (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2022
Portico at Awbury Arboretum was a wonderful venue for my September wedding and I wish we could do it all over again! If you’re looking for an outdoor venue in the Philadelphia area, Portico is a gem to consider. My husband and I danced around several ideas early on in planning, from a destination elopement in Montana, to a wedding in Center City with cocktail vibes, but once we toured the Arboretum with Fallyn we felt at home and fell in love with the romantic woodsy setting. We liked the idea that our guests would have multiple spaces to explore, from the house, to the charming wrap around porch, the fire pit area, the tent in the backyard, and the magical grounds. On our wedding day, both our Coordinator Grace and the Event Manager Kate made us feel at ease and ran everything smoothly. The food was excellent and the staff were so professional that our guests couldn’t stop complementing them! A quirky detail that we noticed while looking at other outdoor venues, was that most use plastic or wood folding chairs. Portico uses white folding chairs for the ceremony and solid chivari chairs for the reception. This was important to us as we were recently at a beachy tent wedding and 3 or 4 guests fell on the floor during dinner because folding chairs broke underneath them. You don’t want that on your wedding day! Another detail we liked was that their flooring underneath the tent was a slate floor, vs. fake pop-up wood flooring or grass. The venue is newer to the wedding scene, and you can see they have invested more into the property over the past few years. With that said, the only con we noticed about the space (which is an easy fix) is that the groom’s suite needs an AC unit for Summer weddings! The main part of the house and the huge bridal suite upstairs are air conditioned, but the groom suite in the back of the house is not. Overall we loved Awbury! <3
Reviewed on 22-12-2022
Wedding Date 02-09-2022
Portico at Awbury Arboretum was a wonderful venue for my September wedding and I wish we could do it all over again! If you’re looking for an outdoor venue in the Philadelphia area, Portico is a gem to consider. My husband and I danced around several ideas early on in planning, from a destination elopement in Montana, to a wedding in Center City with cocktail vibes, but once we toured the Arboretum with Fallyn we felt at home and fell in love with the romantic woodsy setting. We liked the idea that our guests would have multiple spaces to explore, from the house, to the charming wrap around porch, the fire pit area, the tent in the backyard, and the magical grounds. On our wedding day, both our Coordinator Grace and the Event Manager Kate made us feel at ease and ran everything smoothly. The food was excellent and the staff were so professional that our guests couldn’t stop complementing them! A quirky detail that we noticed while looking at other outdoor venues, was that most use plastic or wood folding chairs. Portico uses white folding chairs for the ceremony and solid chivari chairs for the reception. This was important to us as we were recently at a beachy tent wedding and 3 or 4 guests fell on the floor during dinner because folding chairs broke underneath them. You don’t want that on your wedding day! Another detail we liked was that their flooring underneath the tent was a slate floor, vs. fake pop-up wood flooring or grass. The venue is newer to the wedding scene, and you can see they have invested more into the property over the past few years. With that said, the only con we noticed about the space (which is an easy fix) is that the groom’s suite needs an AC unit for Summer weddings! The main part of the house and the huge bridal suite upstairs are air conditioned, but the groom suite in the back of the house is not. Overall we loved Awbury! <3
Reviewed on 22-12-2022
Malou Morgan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-11-2022
We recently hosted a micro wedding at Portico, and couldn't have asked for a better venue, food and team. This was a destination wedding for us, and we booked everything without a site visit, thanks to the videos and calls we had beforehand. We were not disappointed when we saw the venue a few days before the wedding (even in the winter!) The house and grounds are very charming. We had a great time, and our families kept commenting on how lovely everything was. Our event was completely Gluten Free due to a guest with celiacs, and the catering team pulled it off seamlessly. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I really appreciated the individual attention as a bride, and the way the team helped pack up and break things down once it ended.
Reviewed on 06-12-2022
Wedding Date 26-11-2022
We recently hosted a micro wedding at Portico, and couldn't have asked for a better venue, food and team. This was a destination wedding for us, and we booked everything without a site visit, thanks to the videos and calls we had beforehand. We were not disappointed when we saw the venue a few days before the wedding (even in the winter!) The house and grounds are very charming. We had a great time, and our families kept commenting on how lovely everything was. Our event was completely Gluten Free due to a guest with celiacs, and the catering team pulled it off seamlessly. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. I really appreciated the individual attention as a bride, and the way the team helped pack up and break things down once it ended.
Reviewed on 06-12-2022
Laura Weiss (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
My husband and I live in Seattle, but are from Philadelphia and wanted to get married in our home town. We actually booked our Wedding date at Portico without ever seeing in in person. We took a leap of faith after seeing an excellent video tour by Fallyn and when we finally did get to tour it in person it was exactly as beautiful and unique as we expected . Stephanie was excellent during the planning process, especially since I was planning form across the country. She made great suggestions for the flow of the day based on the layout of Portico, like doing out first dance later in the evening on the side porch which I'm so glad we did. The wedding day couldn't have gone smoother, the staff that day was superb- I wish I got everyone's name. Guests couldn't stop talking about how great the food was and how much they loved the space. I'm so happy we chose this venue for our day !
Reviewed on 23-11-2022
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
My husband and I live in Seattle, but are from Philadelphia and wanted to get married in our home town. We actually booked our Wedding date at Portico without ever seeing in in person. We took a leap of faith after seeing an excellent video tour by Fallyn and when we finally did get to tour it in person it was exactly as beautiful and unique as we expected . Stephanie was excellent during the planning process, especially since I was planning form across the country. She made great suggestions for the flow of the day based on the layout of Portico, like doing out first dance later in the evening on the side porch which I'm so glad we did. The wedding day couldn't have gone smoother, the staff that day was superb- I wish I got everyone's name. Guests couldn't stop talking about how great the food was and how much they loved the space. I'm so happy we chose this venue for our day !
Reviewed on 23-11-2022
Brianna Gleason (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2022
We hosted a small intimate brunch to celebrate our elopement over the weekend and I can not praise Portico and the entire Peachtree team enough. 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. I had envisioned a garden party brunch and they delivered exactly that. We had the best time and if you’re looking for a tucked away, beautifully maintained space with impeccable service than Portico at the Awbury Arboretum is the way to go!
Reviewed on 09-11-2022
Wedding Date 06-11-2022
We hosted a small intimate brunch to celebrate our elopement over the weekend and I can not praise Portico and the entire Peachtree team enough. 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. I had envisioned a garden party brunch and they delivered exactly that. We had the best time and if you’re looking for a tucked away, beautifully maintained space with impeccable service than Portico at the Awbury Arboretum is the way to go!
Reviewed on 09-11-2022
Shelby Neal (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2022
I wish we could get married all over again just to spend more time at Portico. They made every single part of the process completely seamless. From booking to planning to day-of and after. A huge part of our incredible experience was our coordinator, Stephanie Giuzio. From the day we met, I knew she 100% understood our vision for our day and did everything she could to bring it to life. Her prompt communication, professionalism, and obvious experience made her my go-to person for so many decisions. The day of our wedding, she kept me calm, kept our wedding party and family in order (no small feat!) and made the whole experience so fun, while also perfectly coordinating arrival times, set up, and tear down of all of our vendors. Our dedicated attendant, Jen, was also a godsend. She made sure my husband and I had everything we needed day-of, from making sure we ate to checking for loose bobbypins in my hair. She was poised, professional, and able to anticipate our needs even before we did. I don't know what we would have done without her.The venue itself is STUNNING. My bridesmaids and I got ready in the bridal suite and it was so special. The grounds were meticulous, everything was so clean, and it was so easy for all of our vendors to set up quickly with no hitches. Lastly, the food was AMAZING. Peachtree went above and beyond—we had so many guests come up to us during and after the wedding raving about the food and the service. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Portico and with Peachtree Catering. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone!!
Reviewed on 07-11-2022
Wedding Date 23-09-2022
I wish we could get married all over again just to spend more time at Portico. They made every single part of the process completely seamless. From booking to planning to day-of and after. A huge part of our incredible experience was our coordinator, Stephanie Giuzio. From the day we met, I knew she 100% understood our vision for our day and did everything she could to bring it to life. Her prompt communication, professionalism, and obvious experience made her my go-to person for so many decisions. The day of our wedding, she kept me calm, kept our wedding party and family in order (no small feat!) and made the whole experience so fun, while also perfectly coordinating arrival times, set up, and tear down of all of our vendors. Our dedicated attendant, Jen, was also a godsend. She made sure my husband and I had everything we needed day-of, from making sure we ate to checking for loose bobbypins in my hair. She was poised, professional, and able to anticipate our needs even before we did. I don't know what we would have done without her.The venue itself is STUNNING. My bridesmaids and I got ready in the bridal suite and it was so special. The grounds were meticulous, everything was so clean, and it was so easy for all of our vendors to set up quickly with no hitches. Lastly, the food was AMAZING. Peachtree went above and beyond—we had so many guests come up to us during and after the wedding raving about the food and the service. We couldn't be happier with our experience at Portico and with Peachtree Catering. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone!!
Reviewed on 07-11-2022
Ashley Hutchison (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2022
This was the absolute perfect wedding venue for our garden-inspired, vintage wedding theme! Portico is one of those hidden gems that no one knows about but when they see it, you can't stop hearing about it. I cannot count how many of our guests said, \"how did you find this place? It's beautiful!\" Lindsay (our event coordinator) was wonderful to work with. She answered all of our questions timely and was very patient and understanding as we added and subtracted people at the last minute as well as additional beverages, added time to the bridal suite, etc. We also had the most exceptional wait staff, especially Ashley (our head server)! She was hustling all night to make sure my husband and I had any and everything we would need. She was always 10 steps ahead! Since I was completely clueless about wedding planning the best advice I can give is to accept that you are going to go over budget as there are little details here and there you don't count in. Also - if you're considering the outdoor market lights, DO IT. I was hesitant when I saw the cost but let me tell you, it make the whole experience come together beautifully. I regret nothing! I actually cried a few days after our wedding because I wanted to come back and do it all over again! Portico is a magical place with amazing staff. I would re-marry my husband all over again if it meant I get to get married here again!
Reviewed on 26-10-2022
Wedding Date 14-10-2022
This was the absolute perfect wedding venue for our garden-inspired, vintage wedding theme! Portico is one of those hidden gems that no one knows about but when they see it, you can't stop hearing about it. I cannot count how many of our guests said, \"how did you find this place? It's beautiful!\" Lindsay (our event coordinator) was wonderful to work with. She answered all of our questions timely and was very patient and understanding as we added and subtracted people at the last minute as well as additional beverages, added time to the bridal suite, etc. We also had the most exceptional wait staff, especially Ashley (our head server)! She was hustling all night to make sure my husband and I had any and everything we would need. She was always 10 steps ahead! Since I was completely clueless about wedding planning the best advice I can give is to accept that you are going to go over budget as there are little details here and there you don't count in. Also - if you're considering the outdoor market lights, DO IT. I was hesitant when I saw the cost but let me tell you, it make the whole experience come together beautifully. I regret nothing! I actually cried a few days after our wedding because I wanted to come back and do it all over again! Portico is a magical place with amazing staff. I would re-marry my husband all over again if it meant I get to get married here again!
Reviewed on 26-10-2022
Teresa Fan (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
We loved our wedding at Portico Awbury Arboretum. The Cope House is so charming and the grounds of the arboretum are lovely, perfect for the tree-filled garden wedding we dreamed of. We also love that the arboretum itself is free and open to the public, so we know we’re supporting a community green space, and we can continue to visit for anniversaries to come!As for the service from the Peachtree team, the food was good and we had many guests compliment the h’or d’oeuvres and desserts in particular. There was a wide variety of items to choose from when selecting our menu (including Asian-inspired h’or d’oeuvres that even our Asian families were satisfied with). We also appreciated getting drinks and a plate of appetizers brought to us in the bridal suite immediately after the ceremony, so that we could enjoy them in a quiet moment by ourselves before rejoining the guests downstairs.The downsides were that food service ran a bit behind during dinner (though we did have 150 people, which is close to capacity for the venue), and I will say that there were many additional charges/upgrades that came up, such as extra time for getting ready in the bridal suite and lights for the outdoor area, so make sure you still have extra room in your budget after factoring in the base catering cost.
Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Wedding Date 30-04-2022
We loved our wedding at Portico Awbury Arboretum. The Cope House is so charming and the grounds of the arboretum are lovely, perfect for the tree-filled garden wedding we dreamed of. We also love that the arboretum itself is free and open to the public, so we know we’re supporting a community green space, and we can continue to visit for anniversaries to come!As for the service from the Peachtree team, the food was good and we had many guests compliment the h’or d’oeuvres and desserts in particular. There was a wide variety of items to choose from when selecting our menu (including Asian-inspired h’or d’oeuvres that even our Asian families were satisfied with). We also appreciated getting drinks and a plate of appetizers brought to us in the bridal suite immediately after the ceremony, so that we could enjoy them in a quiet moment by ourselves before rejoining the guests downstairs.The downsides were that food service ran a bit behind during dinner (though we did have 150 people, which is close to capacity for the venue), and I will say that there were many additional charges/upgrades that came up, such as extra time for getting ready in the bridal suite and lights for the outdoor area, so make sure you still have extra room in your budget after factoring in the base catering cost.
Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Julian Mocha (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2022
My wife and I got married with around 100 guests in attendance at the Cope House on the Awbury Arboretum property (Portico) in September 2022. The entire staff has been an absolute PLEASURE to work with! From our very first inquiry the team was responsive, easy to reach, friendly, excited, clear and punctual. There were a few changes of hand in terms of communication, but we always felt supported and the Event Coordinators and Catering Team were always ready to answer any and all questions. The staff were professional, friendly, communicative and a joy to be around. The setting is seriously unbeatable and all our Philly-area guests were blown away by the garden oasis in such proximity to city living! Guests raved about the food, the ambiance and the service. All of our decor was arranged by staff, packed up and cared for. Communication with other vendors was prompt and effective. The ONLY downsides are that the downstairs getting-ready area could use air conditioning and is not equitable to the upstairs area and the parking situation is a bit far from the ceremony/reception site outside of the 15 VIP spots (which we were aware of prior to booking!). I cannot recommend Portico enough - from the 18 months of planning and the actual wedding day, the experience was flawless.
Reviewed on 22-09-2022
Wedding Date 18-09-2022
My wife and I got married with around 100 guests in attendance at the Cope House on the Awbury Arboretum property (Portico) in September 2022. The entire staff has been an absolute PLEASURE to work with! From our very first inquiry the team was responsive, easy to reach, friendly, excited, clear and punctual. There were a few changes of hand in terms of communication, but we always felt supported and the Event Coordinators and Catering Team were always ready to answer any and all questions. The staff were professional, friendly, communicative and a joy to be around. The setting is seriously unbeatable and all our Philly-area guests were blown away by the garden oasis in such proximity to city living! Guests raved about the food, the ambiance and the service. All of our decor was arranged by staff, packed up and cared for. Communication with other vendors was prompt and effective. The ONLY downsides are that the downstairs getting-ready area could use air conditioning and is not equitable to the upstairs area and the parking situation is a bit far from the ceremony/reception site outside of the 15 VIP spots (which we were aware of prior to booking!). I cannot recommend Portico enough - from the 18 months of planning and the actual wedding day, the experience was flawless.
Reviewed on 22-09-2022
Sara Barlowe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2022
Portico was amazing. Our guests loved the ambience, the food was delicious, and possibly most important, the communication all along the way was superb. We had SO many questions, and we were assigned Stephanie as our coordinator who answered all of our many many questions along the way. I've heard so many people say that you don't actually get to eat on your wedding day, but this was not the case for us! The staff brought us our cocktails and one of each buttlered hors d'oeuvres as soon as we walked out of the ceremony! They made sure we were well fed and had a fresh cocktail as needed! A day of issue/miscommunication arose and Stephanie worked it out like it was nothing. The whole staff was so personable and wonderful, and all of our guests loved them. Our guests were telling us how much fun they had with the staff. Unfortunately my father had a medical issue during the reception and the staff went above and beyond tending to him and caring for him, making sure everything went as smoothly as possible. We truly couldn't have asked for more responsive, caring and attentive people to help us through the planning and the craziness of the wedding day :) If you go with Portico/Peachtree Catering you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 14-09-2022
Wedding Date 03-09-2022
Portico was amazing. Our guests loved the ambience, the food was delicious, and possibly most important, the communication all along the way was superb. We had SO many questions, and we were assigned Stephanie as our coordinator who answered all of our many many questions along the way. I've heard so many people say that you don't actually get to eat on your wedding day, but this was not the case for us! The staff brought us our cocktails and one of each buttlered hors d'oeuvres as soon as we walked out of the ceremony! They made sure we were well fed and had a fresh cocktail as needed! A day of issue/miscommunication arose and Stephanie worked it out like it was nothing. The whole staff was so personable and wonderful, and all of our guests loved them. Our guests were telling us how much fun they had with the staff. Unfortunately my father had a medical issue during the reception and the staff went above and beyond tending to him and caring for him, making sure everything went as smoothly as possible. We truly couldn't have asked for more responsive, caring and attentive people to help us through the planning and the craziness of the wedding day :) If you go with Portico/Peachtree Catering you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 14-09-2022
J B (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2022
This is such a beautiful space. It was a natural oasis right outside the city.Our ceremony and reception were wonderful. The only negative was our experience working with Stephanie. I still have the vendor 5 stars because it was my own fault for not speaking up and requesting a different planner. Stephanie did the job but did not go above and beyond. Getting information out of her about things like linens, chairs, additional costs was like pulling teeth. I had to constantly ask for the information as she was not forthcoming with it.Luckily I had phenomenal maid and matron of honors who helped the day of the wedding. Unfortunately that meant that I got to spend less time with them.Again, my fault for not switching planners. I even asked Stephanie to help with providing the information but this was not terribly effective.Regardless, this venue is gorgeous!! I am still so happy we had our day here. The food was truly the best wedding food I’ve had. Still so happy with our day
Reviewed on 28-08-2022
Wedding Date 28-05-2022
This is such a beautiful space. It was a natural oasis right outside the city.Our ceremony and reception were wonderful. The only negative was our experience working with Stephanie. I still have the vendor 5 stars because it was my own fault for not speaking up and requesting a different planner. Stephanie did the job but did not go above and beyond. Getting information out of her about things like linens, chairs, additional costs was like pulling teeth. I had to constantly ask for the information as she was not forthcoming with it.Luckily I had phenomenal maid and matron of honors who helped the day of the wedding. Unfortunately that meant that I got to spend less time with them.Again, my fault for not switching planners. I even asked Stephanie to help with providing the information but this was not terribly effective.Regardless, this venue is gorgeous!! I am still so happy we had our day here. The food was truly the best wedding food I’ve had. Still so happy with our day
Reviewed on 28-08-2022
Kelsey Gold (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
Our wedding reception was beautiful and the food was amazing! If we had to do it again, I'd redo it at Portico and try to slow down time because the day flew by so quickly. Stephanie, Fallyn, and the whole Peachtree team were so helpful and accommodating in planning our reception from across the country, even taking the time to record video tours for us. Stephanie was very flexible and attentive onsite the day before and day-of our event.
Reviewed on 04-01-2022
Wedding Date 28-08-2021
Our wedding reception was beautiful and the food was amazing! If we had to do it again, I'd redo it at Portico and try to slow down time because the day flew by so quickly. Stephanie, Fallyn, and the whole Peachtree team were so helpful and accommodating in planning our reception from across the country, even taking the time to record video tours for us. Stephanie was very flexible and attentive onsite the day before and day-of our event.
Reviewed on 04-01-2022
Steve Gould (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2021
We had a perfect wedding all the way from the staff,the venue,the food it was all perfect. They took care of me and my wife. The staff was so nice and helpful and willing to help with anything you need. The venue was beautiful Oct 15th all outdoors ceremony. Couldn’t of ask for a better place. Thank you
Reviewed on 31-12-2021
Wedding Date 15-10-2021
We had a perfect wedding all the way from the staff,the venue,the food it was all perfect. They took care of me and my wife. The staff was so nice and helpful and willing to help with anything you need. The venue was beautiful Oct 15th all outdoors ceremony. Couldn’t of ask for a better place. Thank you
Reviewed on 31-12-2021
Sarah McLaughlin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2021
My husband and I were so pleased with our wedding day at Awbury. We're not exactly great planners and felt pretty overwhelmed with the wedding process, but everything ran so smoothly on our wedding day and the staff at Awbury were the primary reason. Additionally, they were all so friendly and kind to us and a number of our guests commented on how wonderful they thought the staff were. Most importantly, the grounds were absolutely beautiful. If you can, get married in the fall there!
Reviewed on 21-11-2021
Wedding Date 22-10-2021
My husband and I were so pleased with our wedding day at Awbury. We're not exactly great planners and felt pretty overwhelmed with the wedding process, but everything ran so smoothly on our wedding day and the staff at Awbury were the primary reason. Additionally, they were all so friendly and kind to us and a number of our guests commented on how wonderful they thought the staff were. Most importantly, the grounds were absolutely beautiful. If you can, get married in the fall there!
Reviewed on 21-11-2021
Sarah Stevens (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
We had an absolutely perfect day at Portico. Our venue coordinator, Stephanie, and her team went above and beyond to make the day go smoothly. For example, it started raining at 4:00 and our ceremony was at 4:30. Stephanie was immediately on her weather app, looking at the radar and talking me through my options. And when it stopped raining at 4:25, the staff ran out and wiped off the chairs and made my outdoor ceremony a reality. Listen, I know weddings aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. We spent more than we had originally planned and I was constantly worried about how much everything was costing us. But at one point during dinner, my now husband and looked at each other and we both said \"This was so worth it, I don't even care how much it all cost.\" And honestly, for how good the day went, we probably would have paid a lot more at another place. The venue is beautiful, food is tasty, staff is friendly and hard working, and the support I got from Stephanie in the months/weeks leading up to the event was unparalelled!
Reviewed on 19-11-2021
Wedding Date 23-10-2021
We had an absolutely perfect day at Portico. Our venue coordinator, Stephanie, and her team went above and beyond to make the day go smoothly. For example, it started raining at 4:00 and our ceremony was at 4:30. Stephanie was immediately on her weather app, looking at the radar and talking me through my options. And when it stopped raining at 4:25, the staff ran out and wiped off the chairs and made my outdoor ceremony a reality. Listen, I know weddings aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. We spent more than we had originally planned and I was constantly worried about how much everything was costing us. But at one point during dinner, my now husband and looked at each other and we both said \"This was so worth it, I don't even care how much it all cost.\" And honestly, for how good the day went, we probably would have paid a lot more at another place. The venue is beautiful, food is tasty, staff is friendly and hard working, and the support I got from Stephanie in the months/weeks leading up to the event was unparalelled!
Reviewed on 19-11-2021
JACQUELINE BALL (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2021
We loved our Oct 2 wedding at Awbury Arboretum and will try to summarize the many reasons here! We loved the woodsy outdoor feel that was also in a super accessible location, and that our site fee would be supporting a local park. Portico does not feel like a place that churns out weddings - I felt like our day was truly our own even though we had all expertise and amenities built in from the Peachtree team. We loved working with Stephanie throughout the planning process and miss her already! I also have to add that Peachtree was kind and flexible beyond expectation when it came to handling COVID. We decided to push a whole year from Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 and faced no penalty or stress from Peachtree. We can't say thank you enough for that. Highlights: enchanted outdoor space, beautiful tent with slate floor & bistro lights, beautiful suites for getting ready, delicious food, fun and professional staff, gorgeous wraparound porch for cocktail hour. Writing this review makes me want to do it all over again!
Reviewed on 29-10-2021
Wedding Date 02-10-2021
We loved our Oct 2 wedding at Awbury Arboretum and will try to summarize the many reasons here! We loved the woodsy outdoor feel that was also in a super accessible location, and that our site fee would be supporting a local park. Portico does not feel like a place that churns out weddings - I felt like our day was truly our own even though we had all expertise and amenities built in from the Peachtree team. We loved working with Stephanie throughout the planning process and miss her already! I also have to add that Peachtree was kind and flexible beyond expectation when it came to handling COVID. We decided to push a whole year from Fall 2020 to Fall 2021 and faced no penalty or stress from Peachtree. We can't say thank you enough for that. Highlights: enchanted outdoor space, beautiful tent with slate floor & bistro lights, beautiful suites for getting ready, delicious food, fun and professional staff, gorgeous wraparound porch for cocktail hour. Writing this review makes me want to do it all over again!
Reviewed on 29-10-2021
Ellie Matthews (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
Cannot recommend this venue enough! The Cope House is beautiful and full of character, and the outdoor space at Awbury is absolutely gorgeous. Fallyn and Lindsay were our contacts at Portico and both were incredibly helpful, friendly, and prompt in all of their communications leading up to the day. Venue staff was professional and friendly on our wedding day, and made sure my partner and I were fed and generally taken care of during a hectic day. Awbury was the perfect spot for the fun and low-key wedding of our dreams, and we are so grateful to the venue staff for their flexibility and support.
Reviewed on 01-10-2021
Wedding Date 25-09-2021
Cannot recommend this venue enough! The Cope House is beautiful and full of character, and the outdoor space at Awbury is absolutely gorgeous. Fallyn and Lindsay were our contacts at Portico and both were incredibly helpful, friendly, and prompt in all of their communications leading up to the day. Venue staff was professional and friendly on our wedding day, and made sure my partner and I were fed and generally taken care of during a hectic day. Awbury was the perfect spot for the fun and low-key wedding of our dreams, and we are so grateful to the venue staff for their flexibility and support.
Reviewed on 01-10-2021
Maria DeLorenzo (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
My daughter got married yesterday! The venue was magical! Fallyn and her staff were perfection. Attention to detail, friendliness, and their professionalism made the day exactly how my daughter had envisioned it. The food was delicious, and everything from the bridal suite to the end of the night fire pit was on point!! I highly recommend this venue, and Fallyn and her staff! Every email, and every phone call leading up to wedding was promptly answered by Fallyn that same day. We truly felt that Fallyn and her staff wanted my daughters day to be just as special as we did.
Reviewed on 02-05-2021
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
My daughter got married yesterday! The venue was magical! Fallyn and her staff were perfection. Attention to detail, friendliness, and their professionalism made the day exactly how my daughter had envisioned it. The food was delicious, and everything from the bridal suite to the end of the night fire pit was on point!! I highly recommend this venue, and Fallyn and her staff! Every email, and every phone call leading up to wedding was promptly answered by Fallyn that same day. We truly felt that Fallyn and her staff wanted my daughters day to be just as special as we did.
Reviewed on 02-05-2021
Kareemah Parker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2020
Our wedding was held at Awbury Arboretum on Sunday, October 18th, 2020 outside in the meadow! The location was beautiful, affordable, and very accommodating! Linsday Keane, my event coordinator at Awbury Arboretum was great - she had awesome customer service skills, was very responsive with all emails, phone calls, text messages and she was very professional! Lindsay went above and beyond! The venue also worked well with all of our vendors! Our special day in unfortunate worldly circumstances was nothing short of AMAZING!
Reviewed on 21-10-2020
Wedding Date 18-10-2020
Our wedding was held at Awbury Arboretum on Sunday, October 18th, 2020 outside in the meadow! The location was beautiful, affordable, and very accommodating! Linsday Keane, my event coordinator at Awbury Arboretum was great - she had awesome customer service skills, was very responsive with all emails, phone calls, text messages and she was very professional! Lindsay went above and beyond! The venue also worked well with all of our vendors! Our special day in unfortunate worldly circumstances was nothing short of AMAZING!
Reviewed on 21-10-2020
Haley Richter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2016
Awbury Arboretum holds such a special place in my heart. Not only are the grounds and the Francis Cope house absolutely gorgeous but working with Branda, was so effortless and wonderful- she made sure all of our needs have been taken care of and it shows that she truly cares about her couples and taking great care of Awbury. I cannot recommend this venue enough to couples looking for an outdoor venue.
Reviewed on 27-03-2018
Wedding Date 25-09-2016
Awbury Arboretum holds such a special place in my heart. Not only are the grounds and the Francis Cope house absolutely gorgeous but working with Branda, was so effortless and wonderful- she made sure all of our needs have been taken care of and it shows that she truly cares about her couples and taking great care of Awbury. I cannot recommend this venue enough to couples looking for an outdoor venue.
Reviewed on 27-03-2018
Jessica Frankenfield (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
We had a beautiful wedding at Awbury this September. We liked Awbury because it's close to our home, allowed us to DIY many aspects, and was a beautiful location. We liked the mix of indoor and outdoor spaces which created a nice flow to the day. We had our ceremony off the side porch, cocktail hour on the front porch, dinner in the tent on the patio, and dancing in the parlor. The property has lots of green space for photographs. Branda, their site coordinator, is a joy to work with and Robin was there the whole day.Do keep in mind that you will have to rent most of your furniture and a tent. We had to do all of the setup the morning of, so consider booking extra time if you have substantial decor.
Reviewed on 28-12-2017
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
We had a beautiful wedding at Awbury this September. We liked Awbury because it's close to our home, allowed us to DIY many aspects, and was a beautiful location. We liked the mix of indoor and outdoor spaces which created a nice flow to the day. We had our ceremony off the side porch, cocktail hour on the front porch, dinner in the tent on the patio, and dancing in the parlor. The property has lots of green space for photographs. Branda, their site coordinator, is a joy to work with and Robin was there the whole day.Do keep in mind that you will have to rent most of your furniture and a tent. We had to do all of the setup the morning of, so consider booking extra time if you have substantial decor.
Reviewed on 28-12-2017
Colleen Vineer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2017
Venue was great! Branda was fabulous to work with and very accommodating. It was so beautiful! A great spot for someone doing more of a DIY wedding. I loved working with them and would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 22-12-2017
Wedding Date 13-10-2017
Venue was great! Branda was fabulous to work with and very accommodating. It was so beautiful! A great spot for someone doing more of a DIY wedding. I loved working with them and would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 22-12-2017
Adrienne McDonnell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-01-2019
My husband and I were looking for a wedding venue that would accommodate our large wedding (around 170), but that would still be flexible and allow us to create the event that we wanted. It turns out this is a difficult ask, but Awbury fit the bill! They were very flexible and Branda, who was our point of contact, was incredibly helpful through every step of the process. No question was too small for her. We had our ceremony on the wrap around porch, and fit all of our guests under a tent on the newly paved patio behind the house. I was worried it would feel small, but Branda suggested a solution of adding a second adjoining small tent for the bar, and it worked beautifully. There are some quirks given that Awbury is in a residential neighborhood - the reception needed to end at 9:00 and Awbury is necessarily serious about keeping the DJ speaker noise level down out of respect for the neighbors. However, people were happy and the 9:00 end time didn't feel too early. We rented a large airbnb in the neighborhood for the weekend (so many beautiful houses!) with some out-of town friends, and just brought the celebration back there! It was perfect.
Reviewed on 10-11-2017
Wedding Date 10-01-2019
My husband and I were looking for a wedding venue that would accommodate our large wedding (around 170), but that would still be flexible and allow us to create the event that we wanted. It turns out this is a difficult ask, but Awbury fit the bill! They were very flexible and Branda, who was our point of contact, was incredibly helpful through every step of the process. No question was too small for her. We had our ceremony on the wrap around porch, and fit all of our guests under a tent on the newly paved patio behind the house. I was worried it would feel small, but Branda suggested a solution of adding a second adjoining small tent for the bar, and it worked beautifully. There are some quirks given that Awbury is in a residential neighborhood - the reception needed to end at 9:00 and Awbury is necessarily serious about keeping the DJ speaker noise level down out of respect for the neighbors. However, people were happy and the 9:00 end time didn't feel too early. We rented a large airbnb in the neighborhood for the weekend (so many beautiful houses!) with some out-of town friends, and just brought the celebration back there! It was perfect.
Reviewed on 10-11-2017
Rebecca Newman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
We stumbled on Awbury when we were looking for a wedding venue, and were delighted with it from start to finish. Branda was responsive, thoughtful, and made the experience worry-free. We received constant compliments from our guests about how unique the space was, and it was beautiful in the fall foliage. I would get married there again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
We stumbled on Awbury when we were looking for a wedding venue, and were delighted with it from start to finish. Branda was responsive, thoughtful, and made the experience worry-free. We received constant compliments from our guests about how unique the space was, and it was beautiful in the fall foliage. I would get married there again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 29-10-2017
Jullette Williams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
Beautiful Venue. I received complements all night long about how picturesque the venue was. The staff were wonderful to work with from beginning to end. They offer different tiers that fit a variety of budgets. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
Beautiful Venue. I received complements all night long about how picturesque the venue was. The staff were wonderful to work with from beginning to end. They offer different tiers that fit a variety of budgets. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Erin J (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2017
We chose Awbury Arboretum for our ceremony. The grounds are gorgeous! It rained on our wedding day, but the inside of the Francis Cope house is beautiful. Awbury is an oasis in Philadelphia. Branda, the manager, is great at what she does! She responded to every email/ silly question that I had.
Reviewed on 27-07-2017
Wedding Date 14-07-2017
We chose Awbury Arboretum for our ceremony. The grounds are gorgeous! It rained on our wedding day, but the inside of the Francis Cope house is beautiful. Awbury is an oasis in Philadelphia. Branda, the manager, is great at what she does! She responded to every email/ silly question that I had.
Reviewed on 27-07-2017
Nick Hand (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2017
Awbury Arboretum was the perfect wedding venue. The grounds and the Cope House are stunningly beautiful - you really can't ask for a more picturesque setting if you want an outdoor, rustic wedding. Branda, the manager, was really easy to work with. You can tell that she loves the arboretum and takes a lot of pleasure in helping people plan events there. The flexibility to bring in your own caterer really allows you to have a personalized wedding. The constraints of the kitchen space in the Cope House can be challenging for a caterer, but we spoke with multiple caterers from Awbury's list of preferred companies, and it wasn't a problem for us to find several different catering options. The combination of the indoor space in the Cope House, the porches surrounding the house, and the paved patio make for a really lovely atmosphere and allow you to have an outdoor wedding while still offering your guests some comforts of indoors. We got a lot of compliments from our guests about how gorgeous the grounds and Cope House were. The arboretum also has a really great mission, and it was cool to get married in a spot that values the surrounding community. This place is a hidden gem in the Philly wedding scene!
Reviewed on 23-07-2017
Wedding Date 27-05-2017
Awbury Arboretum was the perfect wedding venue. The grounds and the Cope House are stunningly beautiful - you really can't ask for a more picturesque setting if you want an outdoor, rustic wedding. Branda, the manager, was really easy to work with. You can tell that she loves the arboretum and takes a lot of pleasure in helping people plan events there. The flexibility to bring in your own caterer really allows you to have a personalized wedding. The constraints of the kitchen space in the Cope House can be challenging for a caterer, but we spoke with multiple caterers from Awbury's list of preferred companies, and it wasn't a problem for us to find several different catering options. The combination of the indoor space in the Cope House, the porches surrounding the house, and the paved patio make for a really lovely atmosphere and allow you to have an outdoor wedding while still offering your guests some comforts of indoors. We got a lot of compliments from our guests about how gorgeous the grounds and Cope House were. The arboretum also has a really great mission, and it was cool to get married in a spot that values the surrounding community. This place is a hidden gem in the Philly wedding scene!
Reviewed on 23-07-2017
Tania Bergquist (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2016
Awbury arboretum was the perfect place for our outdoor summer wedding, it made our photos look incredible and all our guests loved it too! Branda is also such a wonderful person to work with, she always got back to me so fast with every inquiry and question I had. Thank you so much everything Branda!
Reviewed on 19-09-2016
Wedding Date 02-09-2016
Awbury arboretum was the perfect place for our outdoor summer wedding, it made our photos look incredible and all our guests loved it too! Branda is also such a wonderful person to work with, she always got back to me so fast with every inquiry and question I had. Thank you so much everything Branda!
Reviewed on 19-09-2016
Jenn Dulek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-07-2016
Awbury Arboretum was the perfect venue for our wedding, and Branda was beyond helpful throughout the entire process. My husband and I planned our wedding remotely from Chicago, and were looking for a relaxed, outdoor/indoor, inexpensive venue that wasn't too difficult for our guests to get to (including those flying into town)-- Awbury was all that and more. Branda was responsive to our emails and helped us plan from afar. One of the best bonuses is that Awbury is a public arboretum that is free to visitors and provides a lot of great community programming, so we knew that the cost of renting the facility for the day was going to help support their great mission. Since you rent the Francis Cope House along with the surrounding grounds, we reserved the facility from 10am-10pm, which gave us plenty of time to decorate/set-up, as well as the ability to get ready with our wedding party in different rooms in the house. I even had our hair stylist come to us (Molly from Salon Manivanh), which gave me some added time and flexibility to help with decorations before it was time for me to hide out upstairs and get ready. The house has recently been updated to have air conditioning throughout, which made it possible for us and our guests to make it through a hot outdoor wedding in July. ;) There were two Awbury staff members present throughout the day to answer questions, make sure things went okay, and assist guests with parking (note: they were not there to fulfill the role of a wedding planner). If you're looking for a super fancy, up-to-date-looking place where everything will be taken care of for you, this may not be the right venue for you. However, my husband and I found it to be an affordable, beautiful, vintage-looking location that gave us a ton of flexibility in how we set things up and decorated. We had our ceremony outside (I processed out through the front doors of the house), and our reception (of about 100 people) was held under a (rented) tent next to the house. We were able to incorporate yard games into our reception, and later the tent and beautiful wrap-around porch allowed us to still have a wonderful evening outdoors despite the fact that it rained. Much of the wedding planning itself (including table, chair, and tent rentals) was done through a separate catering company (we loved Cricket Catering), and they were the ones who helped us with most of the planning and logistics.One other potential downside was that we could only play music until 9pm since the arboretum is in a residential area, so we didn't really have the option of extending our reception later than that. However, we picked a nearby restaurant/bar (Iron Hill Brewery in Chestnut Hill) for guests to go to afterward, and they were easily able to accommodate the roughly 40-50 people who headed over for a fun, informal \"after party\" with me and my husband. In conclusion, we highly recommend Awbury, and Branda and her staff were great!! :)
Reviewed on 07-08-2016
Wedding Date 30-07-2016
Awbury Arboretum was the perfect venue for our wedding, and Branda was beyond helpful throughout the entire process. My husband and I planned our wedding remotely from Chicago, and were looking for a relaxed, outdoor/indoor, inexpensive venue that wasn't too difficult for our guests to get to (including those flying into town)-- Awbury was all that and more. Branda was responsive to our emails and helped us plan from afar. One of the best bonuses is that Awbury is a public arboretum that is free to visitors and provides a lot of great community programming, so we knew that the cost of renting the facility for the day was going to help support their great mission. Since you rent the Francis Cope House along with the surrounding grounds, we reserved the facility from 10am-10pm, which gave us plenty of time to decorate/set-up, as well as the ability to get ready with our wedding party in different rooms in the house. I even had our hair stylist come to us (Molly from Salon Manivanh), which gave me some added time and flexibility to help with decorations before it was time for me to hide out upstairs and get ready. The house has recently been updated to have air conditioning throughout, which made it possible for us and our guests to make it through a hot outdoor wedding in July. ;) There were two Awbury staff members present throughout the day to answer questions, make sure things went okay, and assist guests with parking (note: they were not there to fulfill the role of a wedding planner). If you're looking for a super fancy, up-to-date-looking place where everything will be taken care of for you, this may not be the right venue for you. However, my husband and I found it to be an affordable, beautiful, vintage-looking location that gave us a ton of flexibility in how we set things up and decorated. We had our ceremony outside (I processed out through the front doors of the house), and our reception (of about 100 people) was held under a (rented) tent next to the house. We were able to incorporate yard games into our reception, and later the tent and beautiful wrap-around porch allowed us to still have a wonderful evening outdoors despite the fact that it rained. Much of the wedding planning itself (including table, chair, and tent rentals) was done through a separate catering company (we loved Cricket Catering), and they were the ones who helped us with most of the planning and logistics.One other potential downside was that we could only play music until 9pm since the arboretum is in a residential area, so we didn't really have the option of extending our reception later than that. However, we picked a nearby restaurant/bar (Iron Hill Brewery in Chestnut Hill) for guests to go to afterward, and they were easily able to accommodate the roughly 40-50 people who headed over for a fun, informal \"after party\" with me and my husband. In conclusion, we highly recommend Awbury, and Branda and her staff were great!! :)
Reviewed on 07-08-2016
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-02-2017
Our experience at Awbury couldn't have been better; we had a a small but elegant wedding on Halloween, and were looking for an outdoor space with an indoor option.\r\rAs it turned out we used both the indoor and outdoor space! The staff could not have been more accommodating of our various needs (we were doing the decorating ourselves), and communication was airtight.\r\rThe only thing that was unclear was whether or not they provided chairs; while they do have chairs for small events, we ended up opting to do a 55 chair rental to have all our chairs be matching.\r\rThe space is really beautiful for small intimate weddings!
Reviewed on 11-12-2015
Wedding Date 11-02-2017
Our experience at Awbury couldn't have been better; we had a a small but elegant wedding on Halloween, and were looking for an outdoor space with an indoor option.\r\rAs it turned out we used both the indoor and outdoor space! The staff could not have been more accommodating of our various needs (we were doing the decorating ourselves), and communication was airtight.\r\rThe only thing that was unclear was whether or not they provided chairs; while they do have chairs for small events, we ended up opting to do a 55 chair rental to have all our chairs be matching.\r\rThe space is really beautiful for small intimate weddings!
Reviewed on 11-12-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-01-2017
Our caterer recommended Awbury and we were so thrilled they were available for our October date. It was a beautiful setting for our outdoor wedding and backdrop for photos. Branda was wonderful throughout the whole planning process and had great suggestions with her vast experience coordinating events at Awbury.
Reviewed on 04-11-2015
Wedding Date 04-01-2017
Our caterer recommended Awbury and we were so thrilled they were available for our October date. It was a beautiful setting for our outdoor wedding and backdrop for photos. Branda was wonderful throughout the whole planning process and had great suggestions with her vast experience coordinating events at Awbury.
Reviewed on 04-11-2015
Erin Marshall (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
We booked Awbury for our (very) DIY Wedding. We were not looking for the typical banquet hall or country club for our wedding, and there were a lot of things we wanted to customize to make our wedding unique. Awbury was able to accomodate that with ease. The space was beautiful, relaxed and comfortable. We felt like we were at the home of a friend of the family. The staff was very kind and helpful, even allowing us to store items prior to our wedding. They were very flexible with times and scheduling. Branda was very responsive and had the answers to all of our questions. Awbury was even able to accomodate a meeting with all of our vendors prior to the wedding and Branda was ready with all of the answers for us and our other vendors. This venue was fully customizable (within reason). The site was beautiful and created the perfect day for our wedding. We have already recommended this venue to our friends. Check this place out! It is a hidden gem in the Philadelphia area.
Reviewed on 10-10-2015
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
We booked Awbury for our (very) DIY Wedding. We were not looking for the typical banquet hall or country club for our wedding, and there were a lot of things we wanted to customize to make our wedding unique. Awbury was able to accomodate that with ease. The space was beautiful, relaxed and comfortable. We felt like we were at the home of a friend of the family. The staff was very kind and helpful, even allowing us to store items prior to our wedding. They were very flexible with times and scheduling. Branda was very responsive and had the answers to all of our questions. Awbury was even able to accomodate a meeting with all of our vendors prior to the wedding and Branda was ready with all of the answers for us and our other vendors. This venue was fully customizable (within reason). The site was beautiful and created the perfect day for our wedding. We have already recommended this venue to our friends. Check this place out! It is a hidden gem in the Philadelphia area.
Reviewed on 10-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-02-2015
We had a very untraditional wedding so having a wedding at the Awbury Arboretum in the middle of the winter wasn't as unusual as you would think! We know, most people want to have their big day outside on the beautiful grounds surrounding Frances Cope House ... Not us! The day before the wedding we had bad weather including snow and ice. When we showed up for the big day they already had the entire area plowed and salted! We set tables and decorations up in the parlors while our caterer, Blue Monkey Catering, was busy at work setting up in the entrance hall and side room which provided ample space for our Hors d'oeuvre and buffet spreads. As our guests arrived through the main doors they could feel the history and splendor of this grand old house. The folks at Awbury were gracious and accommodating to our needs. There were the perfect hosts.
Reviewed on 01-03-2015
Wedding Date 22-02-2015
We had a very untraditional wedding so having a wedding at the Awbury Arboretum in the middle of the winter wasn't as unusual as you would think! We know, most people want to have their big day outside on the beautiful grounds surrounding Frances Cope House ... Not us! The day before the wedding we had bad weather including snow and ice. When we showed up for the big day they already had the entire area plowed and salted! We set tables and decorations up in the parlors while our caterer, Blue Monkey Catering, was busy at work setting up in the entrance hall and side room which provided ample space for our Hors d'oeuvre and buffet spreads. As our guests arrived through the main doors they could feel the history and splendor of this grand old house. The folks at Awbury were gracious and accommodating to our needs. There were the perfect hosts.
Reviewed on 01-03-2015
M De Angelo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2014
We wanted a beautiful outdoor but informal wedding venue where we could have the ceremony and reception. We had guests traveling into Philadelphia from many other cities and we didn't want to subject our guests to too much moving around. We also needed something that had indoor space in case of rain. \r\rAwbury has extensive grounds that are beautiful, and a stunning house that is part of the rental package. The first floor has two giant rooms with huge windows that look out onto the gardens. There are two bathrooms, an extra room that could be used as a coatroom or caterer staging area, and a kitchen. We used the upstairs conference room with attached bathroom as a dressing room for the bridal party. There is also a wide porch on two sides of the house. We used the porch for the bar, the toasting area and for dancing--the porch has a large circular portion on the side that is perfect for dancing. \r\rWe set up our dinner tables on the side of the house under the trees. Our ceremony was held behind the house in front of flowering bushes. My bridal party walked out the back door of the house, along the gravel pathway that surrounds the circular lawn, and over to the ceremony area. \rAfter the ceremony, we walked back to the porch for toasts, then did all of our photographs right there by the house. Everything was gorgeous! \r\rOur reception dinner was under the trees. The caterers set up in the front room and we used the back room for the dessert table and for our family slide show and singing (we had a lot of guest singing!). We also used the circular lawn for yard games after dinner. We had more than enough room for everything and the progression of the event from space to space was seamless. \r\rThe whole Arboretum is super beautiful! There are multiple areas to use for every part of the wedding event. Guests didn't have to leave and travel somewhere else. The staff helped us set-up and clean-up afterwards.
Reviewed on 05-07-2014
Wedding Date 08-06-2014
We wanted a beautiful outdoor but informal wedding venue where we could have the ceremony and reception. We had guests traveling into Philadelphia from many other cities and we didn't want to subject our guests to too much moving around. We also needed something that had indoor space in case of rain. \r\rAwbury has extensive grounds that are beautiful, and a stunning house that is part of the rental package. The first floor has two giant rooms with huge windows that look out onto the gardens. There are two bathrooms, an extra room that could be used as a coatroom or caterer staging area, and a kitchen. We used the upstairs conference room with attached bathroom as a dressing room for the bridal party. There is also a wide porch on two sides of the house. We used the porch for the bar, the toasting area and for dancing--the porch has a large circular portion on the side that is perfect for dancing. \r\rWe set up our dinner tables on the side of the house under the trees. Our ceremony was held behind the house in front of flowering bushes. My bridal party walked out the back door of the house, along the gravel pathway that surrounds the circular lawn, and over to the ceremony area. \rAfter the ceremony, we walked back to the porch for toasts, then did all of our photographs right there by the house. Everything was gorgeous! \r\rOur reception dinner was under the trees. The caterers set up in the front room and we used the back room for the dessert table and for our family slide show and singing (we had a lot of guest singing!). We also used the circular lawn for yard games after dinner. We had more than enough room for everything and the progression of the event from space to space was seamless. \r\rThe whole Arboretum is super beautiful! There are multiple areas to use for every part of the wedding event. Guests didn't have to leave and travel somewhere else. The staff helped us set-up and clean-up afterwards.
Reviewed on 05-07-2014
Carey M (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2013
Awbury Arboretum is a wonderful place to have an intimate but elegant event. The grounds are amazing. If you are looking for formality and manicured gardens, it is probably not for you. However, if you are looking for rustic and historic elegance, it can't be beat.
Reviewed on 24-10-2013
Wedding Date 12-10-2013
Awbury Arboretum is a wonderful place to have an intimate but elegant event. The grounds are amazing. If you are looking for formality and manicured gardens, it is probably not for you. However, if you are looking for rustic and historic elegance, it can't be beat.
Reviewed on 24-10-2013
amanda kubelis (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2013
great service, loved every minute
Reviewed on 23-06-2013
43 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.93 out of 5.0Wedding Date 08-06-2013
great service, loved every minute
Reviewed on 23-06-2013
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| Phone | (484) 580-8260 |
| Address | 1 Awbury Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19138 |
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