Weddings
Weddings at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Welcome to your garden wedding!
Thank you for thinking of the Morris Arboretum & Gardens for such a special occasion. We are excited to share what we have to offer. For photos and current happenings, take a quick preview of wedding locations and follow us on Instagram! For more information and to book a tour, contact the Rentals Team at 215.247.5777 x158 or email rentals@morrisarboretum.org.
Full Weddings
Your rental involves exclusive access to 92 breathtaking acres, a choice of five charming ceremony sites, a delightful open-air cocktail hour, and tented dinner and dancing under the glow of bistro lights. Our picturesque gardens are exclusively yours when you arrive at 5 PM for photos. Festivities are 6 – 11 PM with a maximum capacity of 175 (155 with designated dancing area). Parking is included, along with ceremony chairs, tables and chairs for your reception, and three hours with a golf cart and driver to escort you throughout the lush grounds for wedding photographs. We have a variety of enhancements to upgrade your experience as well—we’d love to tell you all about it on a tour. Get in touch to schedule a visit with us!
Ceremonies Only
Your Ceremony Only rental involves private access to 92 breathtaking acres and a choice of seven charming ceremony sites which can seat up to 60 guests. Our picturesque gardens are exclusively yours from 6 – 8 PM for your ceremony and photos. Parking is included, along with ceremony chairs. We have a golf cart with five passenger seats as an additional amenity option if you’d like to access more of the grounds for photos. Reservations may be made up to six months in advance.
Micro Ceremonies
Micro Ceremonies allow up to fifteen people to join you in our beautiful gardens to spend time together celebrating your union and taking photos amongst the flowers and trees. These events do not allow for décor or refreshments, and may be booked up to three months in advance. Micro Ceremonies include 90 minutes of time, and you may add an additional half hour to maximize your photo session. These events are held during public hours only and may be scheduled anytime up to 1 PM. Reservations may be made up to three months in advance. Please note, availability for Micro Ceremonies must be requested through our Rentals Team.
We require everyone to tour before booking, to make sure we are the right fit for you. For more information and to book a tour, contact the Rentals Team at 215.247.5777 x158 or email rentals@morrisarboretum.org.
Learn More
Open Dates
We update our PartySpace calendar regularly as we receive new date requests and get confirmations from our amazing couples. Our Full Reception and Ceremony Only events may be scheduled after our public hours. Check in to see if we have a date that works for you!
Rates
Our venue pricing varies by month and day of the week. We have various offerings to best match your budget. View the rate schedule for availability as well as a detailed list of what’s included with each reservation.
Locations
From our spectacular Rose Garden to the sweeping views of Out on a Limb, we offer ten different locations for you to choose from for your dream ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
Vendors
We are a BYOB venue with five approved caterers for you to choose from (contracted separately, no outside catering permitted). You’ll work with one of our amazing catering teams and bring along your vendors for a unique event perfect for your vision.
Wedding Reviews
-
Image
I just had to reach out and again thank you for ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING that you offered and how wonderfully helpful you all were this past year. You made the entire evening a dream that I didn't know was possible. We will always have an enormous soft spot in our hearts for the Arboretum and all of you who dedicated your time to make that night unforgettable. We can't wait to visit it again soon. - Megan and Steven -
Image
The Morris is a dream venue for a wedding. First, the staff is so responsive and easy to work with. The Arboretum offers a variety of grounds to hold the ceremony and cocktail hour with a beautiful tent reception. The front lawn and Out on a Limb are the perfect spaces. Not to mention, the entire Arboretum gives unlimited gorgeous backgrounds for a photo shoot. My guests are still raving that it was the best wedding they've ever attended. I could not recommend it more highly. - Casey -
Image
What a beautiful venue! We were married at the beginning of May and all of the Magnolias and Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom. Perfect! We opted for the Out On A Limb cocktail hour, where the setting is in the treetops 40 feet above the ground and looking out over the grounds. Amazing! The staff were very responsive and helpful every step of the way. It was a perfect relationship leading to a perfect day! Thank you! - Vanessa and Mike -
Image
A fairy tale wedding location. Not your typical venue. Booking the Morris as our venue was one of the best wedding related decisions that we made. Looking at all the different venues in the area was an overwhelming experience, but when we arrived at the Morris we knew we found the place we would get married. The atmosphere was romantic and private. I especially liked getting married at the Morris because it provided a special and different experience for our guests. After our wedding, we kept receiving texts from our guests stating how the wedding and venue was unlike any of the other places they have been. My husband and I plan to go back and visit the spot we were married frequently and remember our special day together. That is something that cannot be done at the other chain-like venues. Our wedding at the Morris was truly a dream and exactly what we imagined. - Diana
