Schedule
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Wedding
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Cocktail attire. Because this is an arboretum, we highly recommend ladies avoid stilettos and stick with wedges/block heels/flats.
You are welcome to arrive at Morris Arboretum as early as 5:15pm— in fact, we encourage it! Spend some time walking through the beautiful gardens prior to the ceremony. Doing so will give you more time to celebrate with friends and family during the cocktail hour and reception. The Arboretum is a whopping 92 acres and we don't want you to get lost— please refer to the map we've created at the top of this "Schedule" page for an annotated itinerary of where to go when. In case of inclement weather, all events will take place inside the Widener Visitor Center.
Ceremony
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Seating will take place on a grassy hill overlooking the Baxter Memorial patio. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the tent of the Widener Visitor Center.
Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
There will be passed hors d'oeuvres in addition to beer, wine, and our signature cocktails! Cocktail hour is based on the Out on a Limb canopy walk putting you directly up within the trees. During this time, guests will also be able to explore and take pictures on the 92 acre Arboretum grounds, which include sculptures and a rose garden. In case of inclement weather, the cocktail hour will take place in the Upper Gallery of the Widener Visitor Center.
Reception
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Reception will be under an open tent with flooring. Dinner Menu First Course Spinach, berries, candied nuts, pickled mustard seed vinaigrette and crumbled blue cheese Second Course - Red Wine Braised short ribs, cauliflower puree, roasted root vegetables, horseradish aioli and crispy shallots - Roasted chicken, parmesan cauliflower puree, rosemary, crispy bacon, white wine sauce - Cauliflower Steak, cashew cream, fresh herbs (vegan) Dessert Strawberry shortcake sliders, chocolate terrine, cannoli Vanilla cake with raspberry filling Beverages: Open bar serving beer, wine, cider, seltzer, our signature cocktails, as well as soda, coffee and tea.