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Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Philadelphia, PA+1 215-247-5777rentals@morrisarboretum.orgmorrisarboretum.org
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
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Reports on file
2
All-in cost submissions
Typical submission guest count
113
Range: 105 to 120
Venue Capacity
Capacity not on file
Average Cost Per Guest
$42
Across submissions
Seasonality Swing
+177%
Peak season vs off-peak
Cost Range
$2.6k
$2k–$8k
Up to $7.2k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts

What couples actually paid or were quoted.

A wedding at Morris Arboretum & Gardens typically runs about $4,900 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $2,600 to $7,200. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.

Median All-In
$4,900
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
More filters unlock as submissions grow
median $4,900
$7.2k
$2.6k
Apr '27
Fri · peak
Sep '27
Sat · off-peak
25th Pctl
$3,750
Median
$4,900
75th Pctl
$6,050
Mean
$4,900
Recent Submissions
MonthDayGuestsTotalTypeNotes
Sep 2027Sat105$2,600QuoteOff-peak Saturday · Venue only
Apr 2027Fri120$7,200QuotePeak Friday · Venue only
Sep 2027 · Sat$2,600
105 guests · Quote
Off-peak Saturday · Venue only
Apr 2027 · Fri$7,200
120 guests · Quote
Peak Friday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print

Restrictions & Rules

House Rules
Weekday Time Frame
Weekday weddings (Mon to Thu) run 6pm to 10pm with the same amenities as weekend events.
Ceremony-Only Options
Garden ceremony-only rentals available separately, ranging from micro ceremonies to full garden locations.
Booking
Weddings booked through the Rentals Team; many peak Saturday dates sell out well in advance.
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