Portico is a boutique wedding venue nestled within the 55-acre Awbury Arboretum in Philadelphia's historic Germantown neighborhood. Centered around the Francis Cope House, a 19th-century Quaker family estate, the venue offers lush English gardens, two outdoor ceremony locations, and a tented reception space with market lights. Exclusive catering is provided by Peachtree Catering and Events, with the entire property reserved for one event at a time.
Pricing
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Guests
Day of week
Season
Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$28,071
100 guests · Saturday · Peak · taxes & fees included
This venue charges for at least 110 guests on this day.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Based on the venue’s 2024 rates. Ask them for current pricing.
Taxes & fees: 8% PA sales tax applies to all food and beverage charges. Alcohol is taxed at 10%. Gratuity is not included in the pricing.
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The property
A historic 19th-century estate set within Awbury Arboretum, featuring the Francis Cope House as its centerpiece. The property includes English gardens, manicured lawns, and a white reception tent with flagstone flooring.
The setting
Surrounded by the mature trees and native plantings of Awbury Arboretum, the venue offers a green oasis with wildlife, wildflowers, and 19th-century English garden landscapes.
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Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony can be moved under the dinner tent.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
If that's a dealbreaker
This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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