This past weekend I traveled to Philadelphia for a Portico Awbury Arboretum wedding. I’ve photographed many weddings in Philly, but this was my first time at this gorgeous little hidden gem. From the dreamy dark rainy atmosphere to the late-season fall colors, this space was wonderful to photograph and suited the sweet intimacy of the wedding perfectly.
The couple got ready on the property, which added to the casual ease of the day. I love that there are two dedicated spaces for each spouse to hang out in, both are spacious and comfortable with lovely light. The ceremony was on the covered wraparound porch of the venue, and the reception was outside under Portico’s tent. I love how the venue truly is a great indoor/outdoor space. The entire day flowed really well through the venue, across the porch, and down the flagstone path into the tent.
Awbury Arboretum is a 55-acre Quaker estate in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. The Francis Cope House serves as the venue — covered wraparound porch for the ceremony, a tent for the reception, two separate getting-ready spaces with good natural light. The whole property is leafy and quiet and completely unlike any other wedding venue I shoot in the Philadelphia area.
If your wedding is here, I’d love to hear about it.
