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Tyler Gardens

About

Tyler Gardens is an elegant outdoor wedding venue located in Philadelphia. The Formal Gardens were constructed in 1931 by George F. and Stella Elkins Tyler to provide a formal landscape setting for their estate, Indian Council Rock. The gardens are reminiscent of a golden age of elegance with fairy tale charm, providing a beautiful setting for an unforgettable wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity
Tyler Gardens offers a beautiful outdoor garden space to host your ceremony and reception, accommodating up to 350 guests. The four-tier Formal Gardens were influenced by French and Italian gardens and feature varieties of flora, beautiful lush lawns, dramatic stone walls and staircases, gravel walks, fountains and bronze sculptures. However you configure the space for your unique wedding celebration, your guests will be wowed by the stunning natural beauty of the garden.

Services Offered
Tyler Gardens offers many wedding-related services for your big day to give you a stress-free and enjoyable experience from start to finish. They provide a wedding coordinator to walk you through the entire process, from setting up any on-site tours and meetings to scheduling your final walk through with the caterer of your choice and processing all your rentals for your event. The wedding services they offer include:

  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • Setup
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access


Cuisine
Tyler Gardens offers on-site catering services through one of their three exclusive preferred vendors, ranging in different food styles and services. Choosing one of their preferred catering companies will ensure that your day goes even smoother than you thought possible.

Other Services
Tyler Gardens also provides many event rental items and upgrades through their exclusive rental company, Open Aire Affairs. Their vast supply of rental options allows you to customize the space to reflect your personality and style and to bring your vision for your wedding day to life. The event rental items they offer include:

  • Altar/arches
  • Chair covers
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tent accessories
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

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

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

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

Bartender(s)

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

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?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
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?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
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?

April
November

Reviews of Tyler Gardens

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Andy Sent on 01/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing fall wedding!

We were married in October and it could not have been more breathtaking than Tyler Gardens. Every guest could not stop talking about the beauty and perfection of Tyler Gardens. Additionally working with Rae on the day of our wedding was the icing on a perfect fall day. Rae took care of everything in the most professional manner and I am forever thankful to her.
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Sara Sent on 07/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue

I recently had my wedding at Tyler Gardens through Open Aire and it was better then I could have imagined. We were originally scheduled for last spring but due to Covid, it could not happen last year. The staffing was so accommodating with working to figure out a new date, while keeping up with all of the new covid regulations. I was able to stop into their show room at Newtown Party Rental and they showed me all the items that we were offered for the wedding. After last year I was not expecting the wedding to actually work out as perfect as it did.
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Christina Sent on 11/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous, Elegant, Garden Venue

Tyler Gardens was the first and last venue we looked for our wedding reception. The gardens and tent are absolutely gorgeous! Open Aire Affairs, especially Amanda, were wonderful to work with. Amanda answered all of my (many) questions throughout the planning process and made me feel at ease leading up to our big day. Two days before our wedding there were tornados that touched down nearby. The next day Amanda drove to Tyler Gardens herself to assure me that the tent was perfectly fine and no trees had damaged the gardens for our day. The tent is enormous and easily fit our 120 guests, food stations, additional tables, and dance floor. The patio and fire pit were an awesome perk as well! Keep in mind that if you do choose to have your reception at Tyler Gardens, consider having a day of coordinator to help since Open Aire Affairs is only responsible for the venue and any upgrades you choose; NOT for day of coordination. Open Aire Affairs does provide a wonderful list of preferred vendors (caterers, wedding planners, photographers, etc.). The venue itself is truly breathtaking and if you’re looking for a gorgeous, elegant, garden style venue look no further!
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Matthew Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever

This venue and staff are amazing. My wife and I got married there over the past weekend and it was the most perfect day ever. We had such an amazing team that helped us throughout the whole process. Rae and Amanda are the best and this day wouldn’t have been what it was without them. We booked with them back in June of 2017 and they were there for us every step of the way. If you are looking for an outdoor garden wedding then this is the perfect spot to pick. They will do everything that they can to make sure you dream comes true.
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Stephen Sent on 11/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding

We booked Tyler Gardens an Open Aire Affairs venue in the dead winter with nothing growing or the tented area even up. We were skeptical at first but seeing all the photos we decided to go with our gut & book this venue. Very fortunate for us a date in September opened up for us to book & Amanda was so accommodating. She was very helpful & answered all my bride to be questions. Our event is all our family can talk about over the holiday!
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Yasmine Sent on 11/03/2017
4.7 out of 5 rating
We got married here September 30th 2017. I couldn't be happier with our choice in venue. Working with Rae was such a breeze, she was such a pleasure and made everything so easy. I'm especially OCD and a perfectionist and she was so patient with me and understanding. We did a lot of DIY stuff at our wedding and opted to do our own flowers. We didn't have a bridal party so our "rehearsal" was us setting everything up the night before the wedding. Rae was there to help and I don't think I could've pulled it off without her. She helped make my vision come to life and put up with all the stress I was under that day flawlessly. I couldn't say enough about Rae and her team- they are amazing and helpful with every process along the way. The night was something out of pinterest and I couldn't have asked for anything more

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Elyse Sent on 06/30/2020
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful grounds

Due to scheduling changes as a result of COVID-19, we only took wedding portrait photos here but are in love with the pictures! The grounds are stunning and are very well-kept. The team at Open Aire Affairs was very accommodating with our schedule changes. As a wedding venue, it is beautiful!
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Shanna Sent on 08/27/2019
3.8 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue!

Tyler gardens is such a beautiful place to get married! The grounds are beautiful and maintained by a group of volunteers whom we got to meet during our rehearsal. The tent is amazing and the bathrooms were kept very clean. My one issue with Open Aire Affairs was their lack of professionalism and presence. It is very much a “ do it yourself “ venue and you end up paying a lot of money, for poor communication. If you are a self sufficient bride or groom, go for it! We had an incredible wedding at Tyler Gardens!
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Mazie Sent on 10/02/2018
3.3 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was June, 2018. Tyler Gardens was absolutely beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful day. The gardens were in full bloom, the fountains were on. The tent, bridal suite and restrooms were clean when we arrived. The process of booking and working with Open Aire Affairs (OAA) went smoothly. Our first meeting was a walk-through of the Gardens, the second meeting was at Newtown Rentals, where we chose our glassware and linens. To be clear, the rentals are not included in the price and end up being an additional invoice (around $2,000, we specifically asked about this, I think some brides might end up surprised by this bill, since it wasn’t clearly spelled out in the initial meeting). We worked with Amanda and she was able to answer our questions and concerns. For instance, we were worried about the lighting. OAA added more lighting to the tent and staircases so our guests were able to see as they were leaving. We found it easiest to think of OAA as a rental space only. They didn’t help with any of the rehearsal or day-of coordination (this wasn’t made clear when we first met with them. I figured this out through their long list of bad reviews). You, your wedding planner and your caterer will have to do the work of making sure that the site is set up and decorated to your specifications. We would highly suggest discussing this with your caterer or hiring a day-of wedding planner. We used Joseph’s Premier Event Catering; owner Joe Garvey advised us on rentals and offered many helpful hints to keep costs down while having an elegant party. He did a fantastic job with the set-up and take-down (in addition to serving the most delicious scallops ever!) He made sure that everything ran smoothly and we were able to set up our tables and lock up our belongings before the rehearsal. He’s the real deal. Although the site claims handicapped accessibility, that is not completely the case.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Stacy Hart Photography Stacy Hart Photography Wedding Photographers

I had the pleasure of photographing a styled editorial shoot here earlier this year and absolutely love this venue! The light, the grounds, and variety of spaces to work with is amazing. I hope to work here again soon!

Amber Dawn Photography Amber Dawn Photography Wedding Photographers

I absolutely love photographing at Tyler Gardens. The architecture and formal gardens are gorgeous and perfect for timeless, wedding photos. The team at Open Aire Affairs is great as well. I highly recommend!

Casual Candids Casual Candids Wedding Photographers

Gorgeous site!

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Tyler Gardens frequently asked questions

Tyler Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
Tyler Gardens includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Tyler Gardens includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Tyler Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Tyler Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Tyler Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Tyler Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Tyler Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Tyler Gardens is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
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