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Appleford
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Villanova, Pennsylvania
Historic house often used as a wedding venue with formal gardens & trails open to the public.
Plan your tour
- Capacity a reviewer mentions 100 guests: “From the beautiful gardens to the well-kept historic home on the grounds, everything was gorgeous and very much enjoyed by our ~100 guests.” — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 610-527-4280
- Website applefordestate.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–12 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–4 pm |
The setting
“This venue has it all - history, an arboretum, greenery, gardens, willow trees, and more!”
Amenities, with proof
“From the moment you step onto the property, the gardens, fountains, and historic architecture make you feel like you’ve been transported to another world.”
“Some things that I was initially worried about were concern for a noise complaints and the size of the dance floor.”
What couples say again and again
“Besides the great, attentive and accommodating team that Appleford has on staff - the grounds are just breathtaking and it's fun to photograph inside.”
“The team at Appleford is just as wonderful as the setting, professional, warm, and dedicated to creating a seamless experience for couples.”
“The venue’s coordinator, Lisa, was very communicative from the time we toured to our wedding day (a little less than 2 years out- we had a LDW wedding!”
“Four months later, our guests are still raving about their experience and how very beautiful of a backdrop these grounds were to such a special day.”
“Four months later, our guests are still raving about their experience and how very beautiful of a backdrop these grounds were to such a special day.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Arboretum”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Events Venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Appleford Events, Weddings, Arboretum, Sanctuary & Historic Destination in Villanova Your website browser is no longer supported.”
From the reviews
We could not be more obsessed with our wedding venue. From the moment we stepped on the property, we absolutely fell in love with it. The gardens and house are absolutely beautiful and there are so many places for your guests to explore. Lisa is incredible and is extremely responsive.
My daughter recently had her wedding at Appleford Estate (Sep 30) and we loved the beauty and versatility of this gorgeous estate. We worked with Lisa McBride who is the director of marketing & events and she was fabulous! Lisa’s responsiveness and attention to detail made the wedding planning so much easier.
CANNOT recommend Appleford Estate enough for an event venue!! My husband and I just got married here May 26, 2023 and it was one of the best days of our lives. Multiple guests raved that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to!
Appleford Estate is truly a gem for couples who want a wedding day that feels timeless, elegant, and deeply romantic. From the moment you step onto the property, the gardens, fountains, and historic architecture make you feel like you’ve been transported to another world.
Getting married at Appleford
Appleford comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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