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About

Abington Art Center is a historic venue in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania that hosts weddings and other special occasions. Situated on the exquisite estate of Alverthorpe Manor, these surroundings blend verdant gardens with contemporary artwork for a stunning backdrop for events. The management of this venue invites couples that are planning a truly remarkable celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

The Alverthorpe estate was established in the early 1800s and elements have survived to the modern day, including a stone folly, large stone wall, and bridge. An intimate Quaker meetinghouse was constructed in 1836 and still stands on the property. The modern manor was built in 1939, a 52-room mansion inspired by the art deco architectural style. Rosenwald's huge collection of rare prints and books was once housed in the Art Center's Studio School wing and since were moved to Washington, DC. The nationally-renowned Art Park stretches across 27 beautiful acres and helps to create an exceptional atmosphere for special events. For weddings and events, this locale offers ample space for indoor events or outdoor, whether covered or uncovered. Parking facilities and wheelchair-accessible features provide additional comfort and convenience for all guests.

Services Offered

Abington Art Center hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and other festivities. The starting site fee for this venue includes the use of parking, get-ready rooms, tables, and chairs. This venue's staff also offer event planning, catering, bartending, event rentals, setup, cleanup, and a preferred vendor list. The peak seasons for this venue stretch from May through June and from September through November, providing couples with selections from an array of dates.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,250

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,250

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Historic Building
Mansion
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Limited Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November
December

Reviews of Abington Art Center

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48Cb70Cbf6E392D996A4D329De3Ba119Df66736A Sent on 12/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Outdoor Space

We were able to book Alverthorpe Manor at Abington Art Center last minute in August 2020 for our October 10, 2020 wedding. We were looking for a place to accommodate our guests outdoor due to COVID. We were able to host our ceremony outside and the reception under their covered Pavilion. Jeanne was really great with helping us as we booked the venue from out of town. She was able to give us a FaceTime tour of the venue and answer any questions we had. They had a bridal suite upstairs and also a room for the guys to hang out downstairs before the ceremony started, which gave us and our bridal party a space to hang out and put our things before the ceremony. We were able to use their white chairs for the ceremony and round tables for the reception, cutting some of our costs on rentals. They had plenty of parking for our guests. There was a slight issue with a main break the week of the wedding which put the bathrooms out of commission, but they were able to rent a high end portal bathroom at no cost to us. The grounds make for some really gorgeous photos.
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Nicole Sent on 05/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Kate Winters and Alvethorpe Manor are both fantastic! Kate’s creativity, willingness to please and strive for perfection are immeasurable. They’re my new “go to” event people!
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Stephanie Sent on 12/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue-beautiful landscape- ability to have wonderful wedding despite some rain!! Guests loved the place and beautiful pictures using the windows in the bridal suite, the woodsy areas, the staircase down in the lobby. Amazing areas for open bar and apps. Thank you to Samantha (coordinator) for making the magic happen! Affordable, but lovely place!
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Adam Sent on 11/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Abington Art Center was the first venue we viewed and we immediately fell in love. Sam was fantastic to work with and helped us with every request. Sam was willing to work with our timeline, helped run rehearsal/the wedding day and any time we needed anything (including things we forgot at the hotel) her and the team found a solution. Our guests loved the Center, the art, and the surrounding nature. We did a lot of our own decorations including the flowers and the Center was more than happy to work with us. We could not have been happier with our selection.
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Sean Sent on 11/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Extremely helpful, flexible and friendly. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. Guests enjoyed the art, beautiful venue.
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User2173080 Sent on 06/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Outdoorsy setting perfect for your wedding!!
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User2255779 Sent on 05/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our rehearsal dinner and wedding at Abginton Art Center and it was absolutely perfect. The location is beautiful and provides a lot of variety if you're interested in an outdoor wedding with a good rain back up plan. Our guests raved about the space. Kimesha was our wedding coordinator and was very responsive and accommodating. She allowed us to drop off our wedding items a few days before the wedding which made set up so much easier. Kimesha was also helpful in setting up our laid-back rehearsal dinner the night before. We wanted something low key without having to deal with a restaurant. This was perfect and site fee was very affordable to allow us flexibility. The space has a bridal suite and groomsmen lounge. We were able to get our hair/makeup done in the bridal suite which negated the need for a limo. Just perfect. We had a blast

A slight hiccup with some billing issues and I think that may be related to a change in wedding coordinators mid-way through the process. However, Kimesha was eager to get the issue resolved and it turned out to be fine. Overall, I definitely recommend Abington Art Center to couples how want a unique space and are interested in an outdoor ceremony that has some structure to it.
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Aimee Sent on 04/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved everything about hosting our wedding reception at Abington Art Center. Their outdoor pavilion is a wonderful space with so much potential to create whatever atmosphere you are looking for. We kept it simple with our décor and used the lighting the center provides, including the bulb lights that are strung from the ceiling, which we loved. It was a little chillier that day (October 11) that we had hoped but the outdoor setting still worked because it has a solid floor and ceiling, and the open windows have curtains that can be pulled over and snapped so light is still let in but your guests are protected from the elements, and they can go back and forth undercover between the pavilion and the manor. The galleries inside the manor are great for your guests to explore, as are the sculptures on the grounds. We LOVED the sculptures as a backdrop for our photos, especially the proscenium arch from an old theater (aka the gold picture frame). The event staff was wonderful to work with and always available and helpful throughout the process. They have several preferred caterers to choose from - we used Curds and Whey and I couldn't recommend them more highly either - amazing food and service! We love being able to return to our venue for different events that they hold throughout the year - not everyone has the opportunity to go back to the place where they shared so many amazing memories. We can't wait to be there for their concerts this summer and reminisce about our perfect day.
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Monika Sent on 10/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding turned out amazing at this venue. Nothing short of amazing!!!
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Leah Sent on 09/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wedding at the Abington Art Center was amazing and absolutely perfect! Kimesha answered every one of my many questions quickly. Everyone I met that works there was kind and helpful! I have no complaints about their service. I couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you for helping to make it so special!
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Awards

49
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
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This historical venue is surrendered by beautiful landscapes grounds. If you are looking for something different you owe it to yourself to visit this venue.

Philadelphia String Quartet Philadelphia String Quartet Wedding Musicians

Polite and are very easy to work with. Beautiful location and would recommend to all!

Pearl Event Planning Pearl Event Planning Wedding Planners

We had the pleasure of working an event at Abington Art Center this past October. Sam was always very communicative and made the process leading up to the wedding enjoyable and easy. She was very flexible and easy to work with. Highly recommend the Art Center for your wedding or other special event! Looking forward to working there again soon :)

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Abington Art Center frequently asked questions

Abington Art Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Abington Art Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Park
Abington Art Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Abington Art Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Abington Art Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Abington Art Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Abington Art Center is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in flexibility, 4.5 in value, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in professionalism and 4.3 in average response time.

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