Places that have outdoor weddings in philadelphia

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With average high temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit in May through September, Philadelphia has a climate suitable for a comfortable spring or summer wedding. An outdoor wedding venue offers the beauty of nature, saving you money on flowers and other ceremony-site decorations. Walk down the aisle outside a Philadelphia area inn, or set up your ceremony on the grounds of a local mansion. Brides and grooms looking for outdoor wedding venues have several locations to choose from.

1. Valley Green Inn

   • Set up your wedding ceremony outside of the Valley Green Inn for a lush, natural setting. The bride can walk down the patio of the inn to her groom waiting under an arch. The inn will set up chairs in the grass for guests to watch the bride and groom exchange vows or the couple can celebrate their nuptials under a tent set up near the inn's patio. The Valley Green Inn offers a number of wedding packages for couples to choose from. Host a three-course dinner reception or a lunch banquet after your morning "I do's." The inn offers a house, premium or specialty bar for guests as well as a punch or coffee station.

     Valley Green Inn

     W. Valley Green Road at Wissahickon

     Philadelphia, PA 19128

     215-247-1730

     valleygreeninn.com

   Knowlton Mansion

   • The Knowlton Mansion, built in 1879, serves as a historic venue for your outdoor wedding. Couples can set up their wedding ceremony on the grounds of the mansion under the pergola, which seats up to 250 guests. The pergola also offers a picturesque setting for wedding photos. Host a cocktail hour on the upper patio and the reception in the spacious conservatory, complete with a dance floor. Weddings at the Knowlton Mansion include a five-hour mansion rental as well as valet parking, on-site catering and access to an event manager. Couples have the option of a sit-down dinner or food stations for their reception.

     Knowlton Mansion

     8001 Verree Road

     Philadelphia, PA 19111

     215-722-8082

     conroycatering.com

   Glen Foerd Mansion

   • The Glen Foerd Mansion, situated on the Delaware River, offers a natural setting for an outdoor wedding. Couples can marry on the Riverside Pathway, which seats up to 150 guests, or exchange vows under the mansion's riverside gazebo, which they can personalize with twinkling lights for an evening ceremony. Another outdoor wedding option includes a ceremony set up along the river's edge. Guests will enjoy the mansion's art gallery during cocktail hour and then move into the dining room for a seated reception. Couples who love nature can choose the mansion's conservatory for their reception, which offers plenty of breathtaking views of the property.

     Glen Foerd Mansion

     5001 Grant Ave.

     Philadelphia, PA 19114

     215-722-8082

     conroycatering.com

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