Since 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has given tourists with a world-class garden experience. Explore nature's beauty and wonders at Phipps, which spans 15 acres and includes a 14-room glasshouse and 23 unique gardens. Experience industry-leading sustainable design and green practices, as well as spectacular seasonal flower exhibitions, exclusive commissioned exhibits, renowned orchid and bonsai collections, and much more. Schenley Park, just a few miles from downtown Pittsburgh, is home to this historic relic.

The beautiful grounds are the ideal setting for a wedding or other special occasion. A wedding ceremony in the garden, an outdoor cocktail reception, or an interior celebration at the Tropical Forest Conservatory or Special Events Hall are all options. When you see your images with the historic gardens as a backdrop, you'll be glad you chose this location.

Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: 412-622-6914
Website: www.phipps.conservatory.org

The 92-acre Morris Arboretum is the ideal location for nature-loving couples to say "I do," with over 13,000 identified and recorded trees and shrubs, including magnolia and oak trees. It also includes a seasonal floral display that brightens the various event venues.

The lovely Rose Garden, which is excellent for a summer wedding because it is in full bloom in June, is one of the most romantic places for an outdoor ceremony. Another popular destination is the Magnolia Slope, which is set against a backdrop of undulating hills. Meanwhile, the Two Lines wedding ceremony location is on the garden's highest point. Pledge your love in the expansive Azalea Meadow or the Pennock Walk gated garden for a magical mood.

Your wedding reception can be held at the Widener Visitor Center, a magnificent 100-year-old stone carriage house with an adjacent tented space with a hard-surface floor, lighting, tables, and chairs.

Typical Cost: Starting fee is $3,100 – $5,300

Capacity: 175

Bonus: The venue provides a golf cart and driver to transport you to various areas of the garden for photos and other wedding events.

Address: 100 E. Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118

Phone: 215.247.5777

Website: www.morrisarboretum.org

This magnificent ceremony and reception site is located minutes from Center City and is the country's oldest botanical park. Bartram's Garden, spanning 45 acres, provides a sweeping expanse for couples looking for a timeless ceremony and reception that blends the natural majesty of nature with the edgy backdrop of the metropolitan skyline.

A ceremony in this outdoor garden will have you marrying under a large Ginkgo tree, a Franklinia tree, and a 200-year-old Yellowwood tree, as well as adjacent to carefully kept stone structures that take you back to the 1700s. After you say "I do," go along garden paths to snap one-of-a-kind images alongside the Schuylkill River, in the middle of nature, or in a manicured garden.

When it's time for the reception, head to the Eastwick Pavilion, which has a covered porch, a Love Park granite patio, and spectacular views of downtown Philadelphia. Throughout the wedding day, you can be confident that everything will be handled by Jamie Hollander Catering & Events' skilled team of wedding planners and full-service caterers.

Typical Cost: Rates start at $3,000 in the off-season and $3,500 in the peak season

Capacity: 350

Bonus: Your money will support the John Bartram Association’s mission to protect and enhance these historic gardens while also inspiring visitors to care for the natural world.

Address: 5400 Lindbergh BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Phone: (215) 729-5281

Website: www.bartramsgarden.org

Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, one of the top garden wedding venues in the city, is built on a former 1876 Centennial Exhibition site. This area transports you to an exotic wonderland, complete with vivid gardens, a grassy lawn and reflecting pool, a lush greenhouse, and a sophisticated exhibition hall.

Aside from the stunning environment, the horticulture center has great food by Constellation. This prestigious caterer prepares excellent, locally sourced dishes ranging from rustic to polished. The Hamachi tartare, marinated skirt steak with bread salad and summer herbs, and Hudson Valley mini beet and citrus salad are all popular meals.

A five-hour event, an open bar, a cocktail station, six tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, a two-course meal, soup or salad, six tray-passed dessert tapas, coffee and tea, and all the necessary equipment for a ceremony and reception are included in the full wedding package.

Typical Cost: Facility rental is $2,500 – $5,500; fee is $165 – $205/per person
Capacity: 300
Bonus: If you host your special day in the spring, the cherry blossoms will be in full-bloom.

Address: Ohio House, 4700 States Drive , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131

Phone: 215.988.9334

Website: myphillypark.org

A five-acre garden influenced by the varied cultures of France, Italy, and Philadelphia may be found on the 200-acre Tyler Gardens estate. The mansion and gardens on this estate are like a Bucks County dream, transporting tourists back to the elegant days of the 1930s.

George F. and Stella Elkins Tyler built these four-tiered formal gardens in 1930, and they include a variety of flora and fauna, manicured lawns, imposing stone walls and staircases, gravel paths, old-world fountains, and dramatic bronze sculptures. These gardens, as the website puts it, "are reminiscent of a golden period of elegance with fairy tale beauty."

The wedding package includes five hours of event time, a huge tent reception with vinyl-wood flooring and a full lighting package, tables for various usage, and mahogany Chiavari chairs and ceremony chairs. There's also a dance floor, a bar area, patio couches with a fire pit, fans or heaters depending on the weather, and a bike bar for cocktail hour. Additional options, like as chandeliers for the reception tent, are available.

Typical Cost: $4,000 for the ceremony and reception; $35/per person fee and $175 membership fee to the Historical Society of Princeton

Capacity: 300

Bonus: The venue provides a golf cart and attendant to drive guests from the parking lot to the ceremony space.

Address: 275 Swamp Road Newtown, PA 18940

Phone: (215) 860-1859

Website: tylergardenweddings.com

The gorgeous Terrain at Styer's in Glen Mills boasts a historic greenhouse bursting with flora and shimmering with creative lighting. The effect is mesmerizing.

This historic site has been a recognized Philadelphia landmark since the nineteenth century; it's also an attractive testament to the art of horticulture, having been founded by J. Franklin Styer, a respected horticulturist who routinely supplied peonies to the White House. In many respects, this is the ideal location for gardening-obsessed couples.

In addition to the greenhouse, you can use the nearby barn and outdoor wedding temple for a spectacular ceremony and reception that highlights the miracles created when Mother Nature meets a professional gardener. The tea lights, pillar candles, string lines, and waterfalls of vines that adorn the event location also provide gentle illumination that adds to the mood.

Typical Cost: $4,500 – $8,000; $100 and up/per person for food and beverage

Capacity: 110

Bonus: The onsite culinary team works with couples to create farm-to-table menus customized to their specific preferences.

Address: Glen Mills, PA

Website: www.terrainevents.com

Pomme, a rustic-chic venue on Philadelphia's Main Line, is a stunning setting for bohemian weddings. It provides an alchemy of outdoor, pastoral settings, a modern welcome area, an outdoor space with a canopy of trees, a quiet pond with ethereal swans, a charming bridge, and natural lighting that illuminates everything. This woods scene is further enhanced with wooded walks, a flowing stream, and wind chimes. The ceremony setting features a pergola and a swing, and couples can enjoy a nearby covered veranda all year.

The inside welcome area features raftered ceilings, windows that open into the gorgeous surroundings, hardwood floors, and unique wooden globes that emit a golden light. There is also a wedding suite, a solarium, and a cocktail lounge on the veranda.

In terms of food, Peachtree Catering is Pomme's owner and sole caterer, creating new culinary delights. All cuisine is cooked to order and sourced from local farmers and dairies.

Typical Cost: Starts at $1,350 for ceremonies and $3,000 – $4,000 for receptions

Capacity: 200

Bonus: The venue offers micro-wedding packages for couples hoping to plan a safe wedding during COVID-19.

Address: 175 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087

Phone: 484.580.8260

Website: www.pommeradnor.com

HollyHedge Estate, located in New Hope, is one of the most attractive Philadelphia wedding locations, consisting of an 18th-century converted farm and over 20 acres of nature-scapes, including a pond and hill.

The in-house wedding planners assist you in locating the appropriate location for your ceremony and in creating an amazing reception in the barn or courtyard garden. You'll also spend the night in the property's rooms and suites, which include ancient stone walls and wood beams.

Because many of the ingredients are grown on-site, the meal is excellent. The award-winning chefs collaborate with couples to create their ideal meal, which may include popular items such as pork flautas, gourmet beef sliders, diving scallops, and roasted water chestnuts wrapped in crispy bacon.

Typical Cost: $155 – $190/per person

Capacity: 200

Bonus: On the morning of your nuptials and your first morning as newlyweds, you can enjoy an amazing breakfast at the inn of the estate.

Address: 6987 Upper York Rd, New Hope, PA, 18938

Phone: 215.862.3136

Website: www.hollyhedge.com

Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens has a long history that dates back to the 1700s, when homesteaders bought the property to farm and raise their families. The homesteaders built the Grand Barn in the 1800s and the Tobacco Barn in the 1900s as part of a community effort and produced crops on the surrounding acreage. The craftsmanship in the two barns is truly amazing, so it was only natural to retain the barns' integrity as historic buildings when the property opened for weddings in 2014. Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is honored to be the tristate area's only historically restored wedding site.

Myron and Sally Stoltzfus, as well as Brian and Dawn Waltman, own Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens. Myron grew up on the Homestead and has great memories of working with his father and grandfather, as well as playing in the barns with his brothers and relatives. Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens was constructed and motivated by a commitment to family, and the team is dedicated to helping couples enjoy their wedding day with the joy of laughter, the softness of tears, and the gift of memories that will last a lifetime.

Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is a ceremony and reception location in Lancaster County that consists of two restored historic gardens located on several acres of lovely lawns and manicured gardens. When you choose Stoltzfus for your wedding, you will be the only couple on the property that day, allowing you to relax and enjoy the entire event without worry.

There are various ceremony locations to choose from, including a meadow and a lovely wedding garden. The Grand Barn is ideal for a rustic elegant celebration, but you can also choose to hold your reception outside if you want. The property has a dedicated events crew as well as several unique choices to assist you in creating the wedding of your dreams.

Address: 3716 E. Newport Road, Gordonville, PA 17529

Phone: 717-768-8801

Website: www.stoltzfushomestead.com

Morning Glory Inn is a Bed & Breakfast that is housed in a classic Victorian townhouse erected in 1862. The Inn is conveniently located near the Southside Works Shopping District and the Carnegie Museums in Pittsburgh. The garden area outside the Inn is frequently used for weddings. The garden courtyard can be lighted with candles for night weddings, creating a very romantic impression.

Other aspects of your event can be organized within the two historic row-houses that comprise the site, creating a versatile indoor-outdoor event area. The venue collaborates with a number of high-quality vendors in the area, including a number of professional caterers.

Address: 2119 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Phone: 412-431-1707

Website: www.morninggloryinn.com

We all fantasize about our wedding day. The day your happily ever after arrives. We encourage you to have your dream wedding on the water. The enthralling city skyline serves as the gleaming backdrop for a Gateway Clipper Wedding. From a small, personal wedding to a fantastic bespoke wedding soirée, the Professional Wedding Team can organize a party to match any budget. This day is about you, not minor details - They attend to every detail so that your day is everything you hoped for. Their aim is to make the beautiful day you've imagined a reality.

The Gateway Clipper Fleet provides a one-of-a-kind wedding location option: getting married on one of their Clipper fleet boats. This option is ideal for a couple who like the sea or those who want to enjoy a beautiful view of the Pittsburgh cityscape while exchanging vows.

There are a variety of solutions to suit any budget and guest list. Whether you want to host a modest, intimate plated dinner for a small group or a larger party for a large group, the Gateway Clipper Fleet provides a variety of options to enable you select the aspects that will make your day really memorable.

Address: 350 W. Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: 412-355-7980

Website: www.gatewayclipper.com

The Drumore Estate is a wedding location that offers an unforgettable experience. The Drumore Experience creates a one-of-a-kind, exquisite, and stress-free wedding day for you. The Event Planner works with you from the start to help bring your vision to life, from music to floral recommendations to the ceremony setting, your first kiss to your first dance, ensuring that your wedding day is as unique as you are. You may also reserve our full-service luxury wedding location for your engagement party, bridal shower, and rehearsal dinner.

Begin your special day in the historic Georgian mansion's beautiful Bridal Suite and huge Groom's Lounge. Immerse yourself in beauty, refinement, and tranquillity while you and your wedding party prepare. Prior to the wedding, serve prosecco and music on the terrace. Say "I do" on the hilltop at sunset, in the garden with magnificent fountains and statuary, beside the lovely pool, in the Orangery, or beneath our beautiful large tent on the south lawn. Dance beneath gentle lights and stars on the mansion patio or in the Carriage House's radiance. Then, as you depart, wave your guests farewell from the house steps, ready to embark on your new and magnificent life journey together as newlyweds.

The Drumore Experience provides a variety of venue alternatives to ensure that your wedding day is exquisite, spectacular, and unforgettable. The timeless site is ideal for weddings in the spring, fall, and winter, as well as in the summer.

Address: 331 Red Hill Road, Pequea, PA 17565

Phone: 717-284-5076

Website: drumoreestate.com