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Portico Awbury Arboretum
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 484-580-8260
- Website porticoawbury.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“We had the best time and if you’re looking for a tucked away, beautifully maintained space with impeccable service than Portico at the Awbury Arboretum is the way to go!”
Amenities, with proof
“The ceremony space is surrounded by lush greenery, and beautiful historic architecture that makes it feel like you’ve stepped into a fairytale.”
“A huge draw to the venue for us was how fairly inclusive it was with tent, lighting, tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, staff, getting ready space, and day of coordinator included in our prices.”
“Guests mingled easily between the portico, the wraparound porch, and the side yard, while the energy on the indoor dance floor stayed lively and fun.”
What couples say again and again
“The venue is truly a hidden gem in Philadelphia—surrounded by lush gardens and towering trees, it feels like stepping into a serene clearing in the woods while still being in the city.”
“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.”
“From start to finish the team at Peachtree was so accommodating and lovely.”
“From the very beginning of the planning process to the final dance of the evening, every moment was seamless, stress-free, and truly magical.”
“A huge draw to the venue for us was how fairly inclusive it was with tent, lighting, tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, staff, getting ready space, and day of coordinator included in our prices.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Portico Awbury Arboretum”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Events Venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Philadelphia Wedding Venue”
From the reviews
We had the most beautiful September wedding at Portico (Awbury Arboretum) — literally nothing went wrong. We had amazing weather, beautiful surroundings, and everyone had a wonderful time. From start to finish the team at Peachtree was so accommodating and lovely.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Portico Awbury Arboretum! From the very beginning of the planning process to the final dance of the evening, every moment was seamless, stress-free, and truly magical.
Portico is the perfect venue near Philadelphia - this secluded gardens and lovely house are tucked into Germantown but feels miles away from the city life. We held a wedding at the end of August and it literally couldn’t have been a more perfect location to celebrate during the end of summer.
This was my first time shooting a wedding here and I cannot wait to be back! First, the whole place is gorgeous - you do not have to travel far for amazing backdrops. Each bridal side gets their own section of the beautiful mansion for morning prep which is super convenient.
Getting married at Portico Awbury Arboretum
Portico Awbury Arboretum 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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