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Choosing Tyler Arboretum as the location for your wedding or for a special gathering ensures a unique and unforgettable event. Set among 650 acres of rolling meadows and pristine woodlands in Media, Pennsylvania, Tyler Arboretum offers a setting unparalleled for its natural beauty, historic charm and true romance. Here, Mother Nature’s talents set the stage for breathtaking weddings held amid butterfly-filled gardens, towering trees, fields of wildflowers and centuries-old structures.

Tyler’s collections provide exquisite backdrops every season of the year. In spring, the perfume of hundreds of lilacs, magnolias, and rhododendrons fill the air, while the herb-filled Fragrant Garden comes to life in the summer sunshine. By autumn, the turning leaves of centuries-old trees steal the show. The beauty continues into winter with snow-laden branches of state-champion conifers and hollies.

Within the stone bank barn, built circa 1833, a reception room combined with tenting over an adjacent terrace that overlooks a rolling valley of majestic trees and babbling stream can accommodate gatherings up to 200 people.

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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?

$4,100

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

$3,250

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

Yes

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

8

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
July
August
November
December

Reviews of Tyler Arboretum

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Tyler Arboretum offers stunning grounds and multiple ceremony/reception locations, with bright bridal suites and tented or barn options that accommodate large guest lists. Staff and in-house teams (catering, bar, decor, planning) are professional, flexible, and make the planning process seamless. Reviewers praised the food, value, and picturesque photo backdrops.

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Tyler Arboretum offers stunning grounds and multiple ceremony/reception locations, with bright bridal suites and tented or barn options that accommodate large guest lists. Staff and in-house teams (catering, bar, decor, planning) are professional, flexible, and make the planning process seamless. Reviewers praised the food, value, and picturesque photo backdrops.

Rudich
Rudich Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Experience!

We had a wonderful wedding at Tyler Arboretum and would recommend Tyler and JAM Hospitality to anyone! Our event coordinator Lissette was fantastic and very flexible with us when the weather changed (several times). The food and drinks were amazing, and we got so many compliments from our guests on the venue. We loved that Tyler had so many location options for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The planning process was seamlessly organized, and we appreciated that JAM has catering, bar, decor, planning, etc. all in-house.
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Luke Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Value for Money

Tyler Arboretum and JAM catering create such a wonderful wedding planning experience. This venue offers a seriously impressive value for money that can’t be beat. You get so many things included in the per person pricing which takes so much financial stress out of the process! Oh and the food is incredible!
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Trish Sent on 07/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

Tyler Arboretum is a beautiful wedding venue! We worked with Coby when we got started and he gave us great recommendations, including the butterfly weekend! You have several options for where you want cocktail hour versus dinner versus dancing. They do not mandate vendors but their preferred vendors list helped narrow down our search. Dana, our wedding coordinator, was wonderful and patient. We are looking forward to our August 3rd wedding!
Anna
Anna Sent on 05/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

JAM Catering + Tyler Arboretum The Best Duo

Our experience with Coby at the Tyler Arboretum was exceptional. Within minutes of arriving on the property, Coby's deep knowledge and passion for the venue were evident. He effortlessly highlighted the beauty and potential of the arboretum, making it easy for us to envision our event there. Despite visiting in January, Coby vividly painted a picture of what it would be like in August. Coupled with JAM Catering's detailed look books, the planning process became not only seamless but also incredibly enjoyable.

JAM Catering truly excels in personalizing their services to meet the unique needs of each couple. They go above and beyond to ensure that the menu is flawlessly tailored and meticulously curated. With a wide array of options for each course, they are also incredibly attentive to allergies, making their offerings both diverse and considerate.
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Emily Sent on 04/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5/5 stars!!

My fiance and I are getting married this summer at Tyler. I can only sing praises of Jeffery A Miller Catering and the beauty that is Tyler Arboretum. Everyone that we have worked with and communicated with has been so helpful and responsive. We are so looking forward to our big day!
Emily
Emily Sent on 01/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Natural Location for a Wedding!

Tyler Arboretum is such an amazingly beautiful venue to have a wedding. We had our ceremony outside and had virtually no decorations as it was not needed in such a beautiful setting. The barn provided such a beautiful indoor setting for our reception, and for our group of around 100 it was the perfect size for everyone to eat, dance, and mingle comfortably. I couldn’t be happier that we chose this location for our wedding and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a similar setting!
Jacky
Jacky Sent on 07/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Tyler Arboretum, a captivating wedding venue intertwined with a breathtaking arboretum

Tyler Arboretum has us eagerly anticipating our upcoming wedding day. From our initial visit, it became clear that this picturesque haven possesses all the elements to create an unforgettable experience. The meticulously maintained gardens, majestic trees, and vibrant blooms provide an enchanting backdrop for our celebration. The staff's professionalism and attention to detail have been exceptional, ensuring that every aspect of our wedding day will be flawlessly executed. With its intimate outdoor ceremony site nestled within lush gardens and an elegantly adorned reception area, Tyler Arboretum promises to set the stage for a joyous and romantic celebration.
K
Katie Sent on 06/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding venue

Tyler Arboretum is a beautiful and magical venue! We loved the gorgeous grounds, tent, and barn and received many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was. JAM was wonderful to work with from the very start to the actual day. They were true professionals making sure our wedding day was exactly what we wanted. The food was delicious, and the staff was friendly. Our planner Lindsay did a phenomenal job helping us plan and coordinating the day of!
Francie
Francie Sent on 10/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Tyler Arboretum was a dream wedding venue

Tyler Arboretum is a magically beautiful place and my husband and I are so grateful that we were lucky enough to get married here. We knew we were in good hands with the JAM catering team -- everyone we worked with there was responsive and seemed truly invested in making our day everything we hoped it would be. The food was delicious and our guests had a great experience!

My now husband and I loved that Tyler had so many different spaces to choose from for different aspects of our wedding. We also appreciated that the barn and tent made it so that we could still have a beautiful wedding even if we had to execute a rain plan. We ended up getting married outside in a light rain and then having our cocktails + dinner under the tent and dancing + dessert in the barn. For anyone worried about the venue being spread out, they provided golf carts for my grandparents who had challenges with mobility and someone from the JAM team was always ready to help anyone in need of assistance. It was a truly magical experience and our guests raved about the wedding -- I would absolutely recommend Tyler to anyone looking for an unforgettable wedding venue!
Thais
Thais Sent on 03/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Venue selection

We are absolutely in love with our wedding venue selection of Tyler Arboretum. Tyler is a very special location for myself and my fiance due to it being the location where we got engaged. It is such a beautiful environment and we have many amazing memories there already, we're excited to be planning our future wedding here! Our coordinator Veronica has been extremely helpful in supporting us to have the most amazing day we can dream up! They have really great reccomended vendors as well as an amazing contracted caterer JAM Catering. We are so excited to celebrate our love here at Tyler with our friends and family and are thrilled to be working closely with the Tyler Arboretum staff as well as JAM Catering!
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Tyler Arboretum frequently asked questions

Tyler Arboretum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
Tyler Arboretum includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Tyler Arboretum includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Tyler Arboretum for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Park
Tyler Arboretum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Tyler Arboretum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Tyler Arboretum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Tyler Arboretum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Tyler Arboretum is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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