Portico - Awbury Arboretum Reviews
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Quality of service 4.9 out of 5 rating
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Rachel S. Sent on 08/22/20245 out of 5 rating-
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A perfect experience
Portico and Peachtree gave us our absolute dream wedding!
From start to finish, we loved the process. Touring the venue for the first time, we fell in love both with the space and with the full-service process that we knew we wanted/needed for our wedding. The value in what the team provides is amazing. Our coordinator, Micah, was a joy to work with and always incredibly helpful with us even when we took a long time to respond or make decisions. The package includes a tasting dinner about six months out from the wedding, when we knew the food would be delicious. We also got to do a wine tasting that helped us decide on which alcohol package to purchase. Finally, the value added from a team of professionals who put on beautiful events multiple times every weekend cannot be overstated. They had answers to every question and knew how to make an event run smoothly.
The venue itself is beautiful - we had an August wedding, and the wildflowers around the venue are stunning. The arboretum provides a perfect backdrop for photos, and the tent and house ensure that the wedding will be beautiful even if there is rain. (We had a lot of rain the morning of our wedding, but we were able to keep it outside.)
The food the day of the wedding was even better than at the tasting. All of our guests raved about the food. The cocktail food was amazing, and we loved the butlered desserts! It provided a great little break from dancing. The bartender, Jen, was exceptional. The staff overall was lovely and made sure that we had the best time. It also was amazing that they provide a dignitary (ours was Taylor, who was lovely!) to ensure that you get to enjoy everything. She had drinks and food ready for us at all times.
Overall, we loved our experience with Portico and would highly recommend booking your wedding there. It was everything we could have imagined.Portico and Peachtree gave us our absolute dream wedding!
From start to finish, we loved the process. Touring the venue for the first time, we fell in love both with the space and with the full-service process that we knew we wanted/needed for our wedding. The value in what the team provides is amazing. Our coordinator, Micah, was a joy to work with and always incredibly helpful with us even when we took a long time to respond or make decisions. The package includes a tasting dinner about six months out from the wedding, when we knew the food would be delicious. We also got to do a wine tasting that helped us decide on which alcohol package to purchase. Finally, the value added from a team of professionals who put on beautiful events multiple times every weekend cannot be overstated. They had answers to every question and knew how to make an event run smoothly.
The venue itself is beautiful - we had an August wedding, and the wildflowers around the venue are stunning. The arboretum provides a perfect backdrop for photos, and the tent and house ensure that the wedding will be beautiful even if there is rain. (We had a lot of rain the morning of our wedding, but we were able to keep it outside.)
The food the day of the wedding was even better than at the tasting. All of our guests raved about the food. The cocktail food was amazing, and we loved the butlered desserts! It provided a great little break from dancing. The bartender, Jen, was exceptional. The staff overall was lovely and made sure that we had the best time. It also was amazing that they provide a dignitary (ours was Taylor, who was lovely!) to ensure that you get to enjoy everything. She had drinks and food ready for us at all times.
Overall, we loved our experience with Portico and would highly recommend booking your wedding there. It was everything we could have imagined. -
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Paige B. Sent on 07/23/20245 out of 5 rating
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Gorgeous Venue
After picking Portico as our venue, we knew the day would be beautiful given how stunning and whimsical the venue was; however, the entire experience of working with peachtree far exceeded our expectations. They made things beyond easy and took care of so much. Our planner, Grace, walked us through the process step by step and was available to answer any questions leading up to the day. She was organized, accommodating, and genuine. She made wedding planning truly enjoyable. On the day of the wedding, every single peachtree team member was incredible and helped make the day perfect. Many of our guests commented on how delicious the food/drinks were and how wonderful the peachtree staff members were. The day flowed perfectly and was truly more amazing than I could have possibly imagined. I am so so happy that we chose Portico for our big day and you will be too!After picking Portico as our venue, we knew the day would be beautiful given how stunning and whimsical the venue was; however, the entire experience of working with peachtree far exceeded our expectations. They made things beyond easy and took care of so much. Our planner, Grace, walked us through the process step by step and was available to answer any questions leading up to the day. She was organized, accommodating, and genuine. She made wedding planning truly enjoyable. On the day of the wedding, every single peachtree team member was incredible and helped make the day perfect. Many of our guests commented on how delicious the food/drinks were and how wonderful the peachtree staff members were. The day flowed perfectly and was truly more amazing than I could have possibly imagined. I am so so happy that we chose Portico for our big day and you will be too! -
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Keely S. Sent on 09/03/20245 out of 5 rating
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Created Magic!
We got married at Portico June 2024! Peachtree Catering was incredibly professional, and made our day flawless. Any hiccups that arose they took care of with so much ease. Micah our wedding coordinator was so calm and collected. Her and the team were always there, we never had to ask for a thing. We floated through the day with their help, and the venue itself is absolutely magical. We are still getting compliments about the wedding. Definitely will always recommend!!We got married at Portico June 2024! Peachtree Catering was incredibly professional, and made our day flawless. Any hiccups that arose they took care of with so much ease. Micah our wedding coordinator was so calm and collected. Her and the team were always there, we never had to ask for a thing. We floated through the day with their help, and the venue itself is absolutely magical. We are still getting compliments about the wedding. Definitely will always recommend!! -
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Katie R. Sent on 06/05/20245 out of 5 rating
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Portico was perfect for our day
We loved our wedding at Portico! Portico is also an absolutely beautiful location, and our guests raved about the venue, the food, and the drink. Being able to get ready on-site with the bridal party was also a huge plus for us - it really felt like we were able to relax and enjoy the day without the stress of transferring between locations. We worked with Grace, who was quick, responsive, and helpful throughout our planning process and day of - we never felt like we were adrift in the wedding planning ocean with Grace by our side! We could not have imagined our day at any other venue, and would highly recommend working with the Peachtree team.We loved our wedding at Portico! Portico is also an absolutely beautiful location, and our guests raved about the venue, the food, and the drink. Being able to get ready on-site with the bridal party was also a huge plus for us - it really felt like we were able to relax and enjoy the day without the stress of transferring between locations. We worked with Grace, who was quick, responsive, and helpful throughout our planning process and day of - we never felt like we were adrift in the wedding planning ocean with Grace by our side! We could not have imagined our day at any other venue, and would highly recommend working with the Peachtree team. -
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Lindsay C. Sent on 10/26/20235 out of 5 rating
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October 20th
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!
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!
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Leigh W. Sent on 10/04/20235 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful, quiet, magical venue
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.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. -
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Siobhan L. Sent on 07/17/20245 out of 5 rating
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Wedding Venue Perfection
Oh man, I don't even know where to start! Portico - Awbury Arboretum was the wedding venue of my dreams.
When we started our wedding planning we knew we wanted to get married in Philly, but we didn't want the vibes of a country club, a ballroom, or some of the more "common" venues in the city. I found Portico and was smitten from the start.
The venue is perfection, the catering (Peachtree) was great, and the service the day of the wedding was exceptional. After the wedding our guests kept talking about how attentive all of the staff was. Everyone felt cared for, which you rarely get at a wedding!
Grace was our coordinator and she was awesome. She was flexible, communicative, and we always felt like we were in extremely capable hands.
Me and my bridal party took advantage of the bridal suite onsite and got ready there the morning of the wedding. It was so convenient to be able to have coffee, breakfast, etc. while getting our hair & makeup done. It made the morning of the wedding less hectic! It was also nice to have somewhere to sneak off to when I needed a break from "people-ing" 😅
We got all of our pictures taken on site - there are so many beautiful backdrops and nooks to take pics. We got married in September and everything was green and lush.
Portico is truly a unique, magical place and I can't recommend it enough!!Oh man, I don't even know where to start! Portico - Awbury Arboretum was the wedding venue of my dreams.
When we started our wedding planning we knew we wanted to get married in Philly, but we didn't want the vibes of a country club, a ballroom, or some of the more "common" venues in the city. I found Portico and was smitten from the start.
The venue is perfection, the catering (Peachtree) was great, and the service the day of the wedding was exceptional. After the wedding our guests kept talking about how attentive all of the staff was. Everyone felt cared for, which you rarely get at a wedding!
Grace was our coordinator and she was awesome. She was flexible, communicative, and we always felt like we were in extremely capable hands.
Me and my bridal party took advantage of the bridal suite onsite and got ready there the morning of the wedding. It was so convenient to be able to have coffee, breakfast, etc. while getting our hair & makeup done. It made the morning of the wedding less hectic! It was also nice to have somewhere to sneak off to when I needed a break from "people-ing" 😅
We got all of our pictures taken on site - there are so many beautiful backdrops and nooks to take pics. We got married in September and everything was green and lush.
Portico is truly a unique, magical place and I can't recommend it enough!!-
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Oisin O. Sent on 08/30/20235 out of 5 rating
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We love Portico!
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!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! -
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Carlee J. Sent on 07/05/20235 out of 5 rating
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Absolutely Perfect
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!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!Portico - Awbury Arboretum's reply:
Hi Carlee!
Thank you so much for your glowing review! It was a pleasure working with you both and we are so happy that you had a wonderful experience!!
All the best,
The Peachtree Team
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Malou Sent on 12/06/20225 out of 5 rating
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Portico was perfect for our micro wedding!
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.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.Portico - Awbury Arboretum's reply:
Malou!
We are SO happy that you took that leap of faith and booked your gorgeous wedding with us at Portico sight unseen! Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and intimate. Wishing you all the best in the future. We hope that we are able to work with you again in the future! -
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Amanda S. Sent on 06/30/20235 out of 5 rating
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Wonderful wedding
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.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.Portico - Awbury Arboretum's reply:
Hi Amanda!
Congratulations on your new marriage and thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are thrilled that you had a wonderful experience working with Lindsay and Karina and glad the storms cleared for your outdoor ceremony!
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Nate L. Sent on 05/20/20235 out of 5 rating
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We loved Peachtree and Portico!
We worked with Peachtree Catering for our wedding at Portico – Awbury Arboretum, and we were delighted with how everything turned out. Grace Mycek was our venue coordinator, and she and the Peachtree staff ensured that our day ran even more smoothly than we could have hoped for. There were rainy skies on our wedding day, which Grace and her team handled effortlessly – they pivoted day-of to set up our ceremony inside the event tent, which managed to still feel magical and surrounded by the natural beauty of the arboretum. Our guests were kept warm and dry by heaters that were brought in to account for an unexpected drop in temperature. After the ceremony, our cocktail hour under the titular portico area was similarly kept dry and comfortable while the impressively organized event staff turned over the tent space for reception as our guests mingled and enjoyed appetizers and drinks. Our hearts are still so full after our big day, and we are incredibly grateful to Grace and the Peachtree team for making our Portico wedding such a beautiful success!We worked with Peachtree Catering for our wedding at Portico – Awbury Arboretum, and we were delighted with how everything turned out. Grace Mycek was our venue coordinator, and she and the Peachtree staff ensured that our day ran even more smoothly than we could have hoped for. There were rainy skies on our wedding day, which Grace and her team handled effortlessly – they pivoted day-of to set up our ceremony inside the event tent, which managed to still feel magical and surrounded by the natural beauty of the arboretum. Our guests were kept warm and dry by heaters that were brought in to account for an unexpected drop in temperature. After the ceremony, our cocktail hour under the titular portico area was similarly kept dry and comfortable while the impressively organized event staff turned over the tent space for reception as our guests mingled and enjoyed appetizers and drinks. Our hearts are still so full after our big day, and we are incredibly grateful to Grace and the Peachtree team for making our Portico wedding such a beautiful success! -
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Sarah S. Sent on 12/23/20225 out of 5 rating
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A wonderful venue with a wonderful team
Portico is a beautiful venue--no question there. However, the people working at Portico truly made our wedding day perfect. Our coordinator, Steph, was there for us every step of the way and helped us make decisions throughout the process. She was also very flexible with a few last minute details because of the downpour that happened on our day.
The day-of people were incredible as well. Ashley in particular made everything run smoothly in the morning and during dinner. I felt completely calm and totally confident in everything they were doing. I was able to just enjoy the day without worrying about a thing.
This venue is truly beautiful and even with the rain it ended up being a beautiful place to get married. We actually ended up liking our rain location on the porch better than our original plan to get married out in the yard!
If you're considering Portico for your own wedding, we highly recommend it. It's a lovely spot with lovely people working hard to make your day wonderful.Portico is a beautiful venue--no question there. However, the people working at Portico truly made our wedding day perfect. Our coordinator, Steph, was there for us every step of the way and helped us make decisions throughout the process. She was also very flexible with a few last minute details because of the downpour that happened on our day.
The day-of people were incredible as well. Ashley in particular made everything run smoothly in the morning and during dinner. I felt completely calm and totally confident in everything they were doing. I was able to just enjoy the day without worrying about a thing.
This venue is truly beautiful and even with the rain it ended up being a beautiful place to get married. We actually ended up liking our rain location on the porch better than our original plan to get married out in the yard!
If you're considering Portico for your own wedding, we highly recommend it. It's a lovely spot with lovely people working hard to make your day wonderful.-
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Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and your family! Your attention to detail and elevated decor enhanced our venue to create a spectacular day! Congratulations again! -
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Ashley H. Sent on 12/16/20225 out of 5 rating
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Wedding Perfection!
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 made 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 it would be at Portico - Awbury Arboretum!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 made 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 it would be at Portico - Awbury Arboretum!-
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Portico - Awbury Arboretum's reply:
Hi Ashley!
Thank you so much for your kind words and high praise of Portico and our Peachtree team! It means the world to us! We wish you a lifetime of happiness and we hope to work with you again in the future! -
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Shelby N. Sent on 11/07/20225 out of 5 rating
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Perfect venue, amazing staff
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!!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!!Portico - Awbury Arboretum's reply:
Hi Shelby!
Thank you so much for this detailed and thoughtful review! It means so much to us to hear that you and your family and friends had such a wonderful experience! We have passed this along to Stephanie and Jen! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and many more celebrations in the future! -
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Amanda F. Sent on 12/22/20225 out of 5 rating
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Just Perfect..
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!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!Portico - Awbury Arboretum's reply:
Amanda,
Thank you so much for this lovely review of Portico and our staff. It was an honor to be a part of your special day! We hope that you come back to visit the Arboretum in the years to come!
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Melissa F. Sent on 08/03/20225 out of 5 rating
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Portico and Peachtree were amazing!!
Portico was the perfect venue for our wedding - it's so beautiful! The Peachtree staff were attentive and helpful! Staff members checked in on me (and made sure I had a drink) throughout the night which was so thoughtful. All the tables looked amazing and them helping pack up our decorations at the end of the night was incredible. Lindsay was a great coordinator and helped us throughout the entire planning process! Amy, the wait staff lead, was also great and went out of her way to accommodate the bridal party and all our guests. Our wedding day was a little untraditional and Lindsay, Amy, and their team went above and beyond to make what we wanted a reality. The food was also amazing (especially the dim sum station)! Highly recommend Peachtree, Lindsay and Amy for your wedding.Portico was the perfect venue for our wedding - it's so beautiful! The Peachtree staff were attentive and helpful! Staff members checked in on me (and made sure I had a drink) throughout the night which was so thoughtful. All the tables looked amazing and them helping pack up our decorations at the end of the night was incredible. Lindsay was a great coordinator and helped us throughout the entire planning process! Amy, the wait staff lead, was also great and went out of her way to accommodate the bridal party and all our guests. Our wedding day was a little untraditional and Lindsay, Amy, and their team went above and beyond to make what we wanted a reality. The food was also amazing (especially the dim sum station)! Highly recommend Peachtree, Lindsay and Amy for your wedding. -
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Matthew S. Sent on 12/07/20215 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Experience All Around!
I feel obliged to start by stating my Wife and I were definitely budget concerned when looking at a venue. After speaking with many venues, we found Peachtree and were promptly contacted by the team. Our budget was of their priority just as much, helping us to stay within our range the entire time. We elected to get married at Portico, based on the price and natural beauty of the grounds. Given the price comparatively speaking in the area, I had somewhat reasonable expectations for the space and event. Those expectations were blown out of the water, from the planning to the event itself. Not one email or call we made went unanswered, shout out Lindsay - You're Amazing. The food and space itself was beautiful, every guest had nothing but wonderful things to say. I would highly recommend this venue and Peachtree to anyone in the area!I feel obliged to start by stating my Wife and I were definitely budget concerned when looking at a venue. After speaking with many venues, we found Peachtree and were promptly contacted by the team. Our budget was of their priority just as much, helping us to stay within our range the entire time. We elected to get married at Portico, based on the price and natural beauty of the grounds. Given the price comparatively speaking in the area, I had somewhat reasonable expectations for the space and event. Those expectations were blown out of the water, from the planning to the event itself. Not one email or call we made went unanswered, shout out Lindsay - You're Amazing. The food and space itself was beautiful, every guest had nothing but wonderful things to say. I would highly recommend this venue and Peachtree to anyone in the area! -
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Ellie M. Sent on 12/17/20215 out of 5 rating
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Great venue!
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.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.-
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Sarah S. Sent on 11/19/20215 out of 5 rating
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If you're considering Portico, I say go for it!
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!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! -
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Sarah M. Sent on 12/14/20215 out of 5 rating
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Wonderful experience at Awbury
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!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! -
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Kareemah Sent on 10/21/20205 out of 5 rating
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My Fall Mirco Wedding at Awbury Arboretum
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!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! -
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Stephanie Sent on 01/07/20205 out of 5 rating
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Stunning Location - Wonderful Service
Awbury Arboretum was the most amazing location for our winter wedding. The staff was flexible and attentive, there was nothing I had to worry about on the big day. Special thank you to Agi and her staff who helped put everything together to make my day so memorable.Awbury Arboretum was the most amazing location for our winter wedding. The staff was flexible and attentive, there was nothing I had to worry about on the big day. Special thank you to Agi and her staff who helped put everything together to make my day so memorable.-
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Julia Sent on 12/16/20185 out of 5 rating
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Charming venue for a country-style wedding with a truly excellent value!
Awbury Arboretum was the perfect venue for our medium-sized wedding of 60-something people. One thing that's so appealing about the venue is that there are multiple options for where to stage your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. We were able to have distinct sections of the day, each in their own spaces--the ceremony on the gently sloping front lawn, the cocktail hour on the large-wrap around porch, the reception under the big tent on the premises, and dancing, cake-cutting, and toasts in the parlor. There are also many beautiful spots within the arboretum, so you can do all your photos on the grounds of the arboretum if you'd like. It's possible to have a simple, beautiful wedding without decorating the grounds at all. We didn't have an arbor or any decorative touches for our ceremony and none were needed. With the green grounds, big trees as a backdrop, and the Quaker-style house, the setting exudes charm and allowed the focus to be on the people.
It was a dream to work with Branda, the Awbury manager. She got back to us in a timely way on everything and was attentive and responsible in every interaction. The partnership of the Awbury Arboretum with Birchtree Catering turned out to be a big plus in choosing this venue because Branda and the Birchtree staff are used to working together, and functioned as a team to make sure the wedding was set up as we wanted, and that the cocktail hour and reception went smoothly. The Awbury/Birchtree partnernship allows you the flexibility of customizing and personalizing your wedding, but they work with you and guide you, which was a huge relief for my husband and me and our families, as we weren't interested in a truly Do-It-Yourself wedding. We found the Birchtree food, service and day-of-coordinator support to be first-rate. (They even helped us work with the music and coached our wedding party on when each set of people should walk down the aisle.) Both the Awbury and Birchtree staff were organized and helpful throughout the process.
The venue turned out to be ideal for a medium-sized wedding, but would work well for a larger wedding too. In addition to the beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony, there was a good alternative--a shorter ceremony on the wrap-around porch--in case of bad weather. This back-up plan gave us peace of mind when planning the outdoor ceremony. The big tent with an awning-covered pathway to the house makes for a good venue for a reception in rain or shine. Awbury has decorative lights for the porch and tent that are festive. The path between the tent and the porch is covered too. There was parking on the premises and there are adequate spaces in the house in which to get ready.
Awbury Arboretum offers the opportunity to have a gracious, old-fashioned, country-style wedding at a reasonable price in Philadelphia. It is a little-known gem. Our family stayed at the Chestnut Hill Hotel which we also highly recommend!
Awbury Arboretum was the perfect venue for our medium-sized wedding of 60-something people. One thing that's so appealing about the venue is that there are multiple options for where to stage your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. We were able to have distinct sections of the day, each in their own spaces--the ceremony on the gently sloping front lawn, the cocktail hour on the large-wrap around porch, the reception under the big tent on the premises, and dancing, cake-cutting, and toasts in the parlor. There are also many beautiful spots within the arboretum, so you can do all your photos on the grounds of the arboretum if you'd like. It's possible to have a simple, beautiful wedding without decorating the grounds at all. We didn't have an arbor or any decorative touches for our ceremony and none were needed. With the green grounds, big trees as a backdrop, and the Quaker-style house, the setting exudes charm and allowed the focus to be on the people.
It was a dream to work with Branda, the Awbury manager. She got back to us in a timely way on everything and was attentive and responsible in every interaction. The partnership of the Awbury Arboretum with Birchtree Catering turned out to be a big plus in choosing this venue because Branda and the Birchtree staff are used to working together, and functioned as a team to make sure the wedding was set up as we wanted, and that the cocktail hour and reception went smoothly. The Awbury/Birchtree partnernship allows you the flexibility of customizing and personalizing your wedding, but they work with you and guide you, which was a huge relief for my husband and me and our families, as we weren't interested in a truly Do-It-Yourself wedding. We found the Birchtree food, service and day-of-coordinator support to be first-rate. (They even helped us work with the music and coached our wedding party on when each set of people should walk down the aisle.) Both the Awbury and Birchtree staff were organized and helpful throughout the process.
The venue turned out to be ideal for a medium-sized wedding, but would work well for a larger wedding too. In addition to the beautiful setting for an outdoor ceremony, there was a good alternative--a shorter ceremony on the wrap-around porch--in case of bad weather. This back-up plan gave us peace of mind when planning the outdoor ceremony. The big tent with an awning-covered pathway to the house makes for a good venue for a reception in rain or shine. Awbury has decorative lights for the porch and tent that are festive. The path between the tent and the porch is covered too. There was parking on the premises and there are adequate spaces in the house in which to get ready.
Awbury Arboretum offers the opportunity to have a gracious, old-fashioned, country-style wedding at a reasonable price in Philadelphia. It is a little-known gem. Our family stayed at the Chestnut Hill Hotel which we also highly recommend!
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Julia, wow! Your kind words mean so much to us, and we are so grateful for couples like you. Congrats to you and Chris! -
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Chelsea Sent on 07/28/20185 out of 5 rating
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Can't say enough good things about this venue. Branda is great to work with and was really helpful from day one. The space is beautiful, especially with the new tent addition in the back. The price is fair for such a large beautiful green space, tent, and house all to yourself. We had about 100 guests, and the amount of room was perfect. Birchtree is also great to work with, and their food is incredible! Having them cater is definitely the priciest aspect of renting here, but the food and service is worth it. We still have friends and family raving to us about how much they loved the food, and we got married a month ago. Birchtree's organization and attention to detail the day of was also seamless. We had a chance of rain, and transitioned into having our ceremony under the back tent instead of on the front lawn without any issues. Amazing venue, we'd get married here again in a heartbeat if we could!Can't say enough good things about this venue. Branda is great to work with and was really helpful from day one. The space is beautiful, especially with the new tent addition in the back. The price is fair for such a large beautiful green space, tent, and house all to yourself. We had about 100 guests, and the amount of room was perfect. Birchtree is also great to work with, and their food is incredible! Having them cater is definitely the priciest aspect of renting here, but the food and service is worth it. We still have friends and family raving to us about how much they loved the food, and we got married a month ago. Birchtree's organization and attention to detail the day of was also seamless. We had a chance of rain, and transitioned into having our ceremony under the back tent instead of on the front lawn without any issues. Amazing venue, we'd get married here again in a heartbeat if we could! -
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