Portico at Awbury Arboretum accommodates up to 160 guests for outdoor dining on a flagstone patio and white tent encircled by landscaped gardens. Here’s the fuller guide.
Set within Awbury Arboretum’s landscaped grounds, Portico offers a genuinely immersive garden setting with a flagstone patio and tent structure distinct from a standard banquet hall.
Expect an elegant outdoor atmosphere on the flagstone patio, with a white tent providing weather protection while keeping guests surrounded by the arboretum’s gardens.
Confirm ceremony space and layout directly with the venue, since available information centers primarily on the flagstone patio and tent’s reception capacity.
Ask your coordinator about cocktail hour flow through the landscaped gardens surrounding the patio and tent.
The flagstone patio and white tent accommodate up to 160 guests for outdoor dining.
Pricing. Prices start at $20,000, with venue fees ranging $3,500-$5,000 and food and beverage minimums of $19,000-$32,000 on weekends or starting at $12,000 on weekdays.
Food and beverage minimums are inclusive. These minimums cover venue, catering, and bar fees together, simplifying your overall budget planning.
Weekday savings. Weekday events carry meaningfully lower food and beverage minimums than weekend events — consider a weekday date if budget flexibility matters to you.
Peachtree Catering. Contact portico@peachtreecatering.com for detailed pricing information specific to your date.
The landscaped gardens surrounding the flagstone patio offer genuinely lush, natural photo backdrops throughout Awbury Arboretum’s grounds.
Portico at Awbury Arboretum suits couples who want genuine garden immersion with a flexible outdoor tent setup, for a wedding up to 160 guests.
How many guests can Portico hold? Up to 160 for outdoor dining.
What’s the starting price? $20,000, plus venue fees and food and beverage minimums.
What’s the food and beverage minimum? $19,000-$32,000 on weekends, from $12,000 on weekdays.
How far is the venue from other Philadelphia landmarks? Located in Germantown at Awbury Arboretum.
Is there an outdoor ceremony option? Yes, within the landscaped gardens.
Is catering included in the venue fee? No, but it’s part of the combined food and beverage minimum.
Does day of week affect pricing? Yes, significantly — weekdays are notably less expensive.
How do I get pricing details? Email portico@peachtreecatering.com.
If genuine garden immersion with a flexible outdoor tent setup appeals to your wedding vision, Portico is worth a tour. Check out my wedding budget guide to plan around that food and beverage minimum, use my guest list calculator to confirm your numbers fit, and my photography coverage calculator to plan your day. For more Philadelphia venue options, visit my venue comparison guide.
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