Appleford

love and knew we had to have our reception there. Lisa is so warm and friendly and is super responsive and helpful! She was always on top of everything we had to know, even leading up to days before the wedding, that we barely had any questions since she was so thorough. But when we did have last minute questions, she got back to us instantly! As for the venue, it truly is something out of a movie or fairytale. The gardens and estate are beautiful and make for stunning photographs with so many beautiful backgrounds. I’m sure it is absolutely beautiful in every season, but it was gorgeous for a spring wedding with all of the flowers freshly bloomed. I loved the separate garden cocktail hour outside and the patio under the tent for dinner / dancing was perfect. It was beautifully strung with lights, and we had our florist string the tent poles with beautiful greenery. I also loved how inside of the house was an option too for people to have a little escape from the action if they wanted. My guests loved that as well, admiring all of the different areas you could be during the reception. It was about 60 degrees on our wedding day, and although warm and sunny during the day, it did get chilly at night, so we ended up renting heaters for the tent a couple days before the wedding. Lisa had given us the info for that, and it was super easy to set up. It was a comfortable temperature, and you still had the option to raise the tent flaps if too warm or keep them down. The bar was set up outside of the tent, so it was nice to be able to walk right outside the tent and get some fresh air in between dancing the night away! My family and friends have not stopped talking about how beautiful the venue was and how it truly made the reception so perfect. I can’t stop thinking about how perfectly it fit my vision as well. I have always wanted an outdoor wedding reception with romantic, whimsical garden vibes, and that is exactly what Appleford is ! Look no further for a stunning venue that truly stands out from all of the others. I may be biased, but it’s by far the greatest venue I have ever been to! (And my guests agreed 😊) The greatest decision we made for our wedding was picking Appleford, and I can’t thank Lisa enough for turning our beautiful vision into reality ❤️

. HIGHLY recommend!

the property for the ceremony, and we opted to have our ceremony in front of the waterfall with the pond to the left. Our “first look” took place in the Allee of Trees, and it could not have been more perfect. The flowers all over the property were in full bloom, and the rose garden was absolutely stunning. The photo opportunities around Appleford Estate are endless! Lisa McBride who oversees Appleford and the events, was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly helpful from start to finish. On the day of our wedding, Lisa assisted our officiant, and helped with coordinating the ceremony. Lisa was an absolute gem! If you are looking for a romantic outdoor wedding venue, Appleford Estate will not disappoint! We absolutely loved it, and we plan on returning again on our first anniversary, celebrating with a bottle of champagne in one of the many gardens! Thank you Appleford and Lisa, for exceeding our expectations, you made our day so incredibly special, and we will never forget it!

's there to answer any questions you have and is so quick to respond. Lisa truly went above and beyond for us as well as the entire staff at Appleford, everyone was and has continued to be so kind to us. We booked & planned our wedding in 3 months, so having such a responsive point of contact was really important to us and it made it so much easier to plan on a time-crunch. Truly an unforgettable experience - I highly recommend getting married here if you're considering it, it was the best day of our lives and our guests LOVED it too!! Thank you to Lisa, Mary & everyone at Appleford for being so great <3

second thereafter. Appleford Estate will forever hold a special place in the fabric of our growing family. I just felt when people are choosing a venue, knowing how special Appleford Estate is and how accommodating and attentive their staff are is very important. With immense gratitude, Mother of the Groom Allison Stoutland

am the venue and not be squished into a tiny room. The reception area was clean and the lights wrapped around the beams added a touch of romance. We had 132 guests and the space was perfect. We didn’t feel like we were on top of each other. Lisa is awesome. She is quick to respond to your emails and was a wonderful help guiding us for the ceremony start If I could, I would have spent all night dancing away!

ade sure that the day went as smoothly as possible. We (unfortunately) ended up married during the remnants of Hurricane Ian but Lisa moved us seamlessly to our backup plan and made sure everyone was on the same page. The wedding was as beautiful and smooth as it could be. We'd highly recommend working with Lisa and Appleford if you're looking for your dream venue!

ace that gets made into a painting - that's how pretty it is. Their rental fee may be steep but it was undeniably worth it. Lisa McBride is the epitome of a wedding professional. She remembered us by name from the day we first visited/placed a deposit and at any catering open houses or wedding expos we attended at Appleford, she made sure to say hello and that we had a nice time. The week of our wedding we had last minute questions and ended up renting heaters and she was incredibly responsive and attentive and made our lives so much easier. Appleford provided such a romantic, cozy, and beautiful atmosphere for our event. We had wanted venue that felt like "us" and somehow Appleford, despite being an incredibly popular choice packed full of weddings every year, turned into a special, intimate, and personal space right before our eyes with its magic. Many of our guests have told us it was the best wedding they had ever attended.

notes for our special day! From the breathtaking gardens, pond, spots to explore and it being secluded was everything we wanted for our day! Lisa was so helpful and answered all of questions it many questions. She made everything easy to figure out. We had a perfect day, the weather was in the low 80s in mid-August and everything went smoothly. And our photos came out perfect!!! Thank you Appleford Estate for naming our wedding dream come true! I see our anniversary dinner there next year!!!

nd willing to work with all of our questions. We could not have been more pleased and can't wait to go back to visit!

xplore and admire. The inside of the estate is as beautiful as the outside with a spacious bridal suite, grooms lounge, and plenty of space for guests to come inside and take a break from the heat or rain if needed. Working with Lisa from Appleford was amazing as well! She was so prompt with answering questions , very welcoming, and it truly felt like she was there to make sure our wedding was the best day of our lives. Appleford worked so well with our vendors to make sure we were all on the same page and that things would run smoothly. I can’t recommend this beautiful venue enough!

ith as well. We knew from the minute we toured the grounds that Appleford was where we wanted to get married. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the property was and what a great time they had. We love that we can come back and visit through the years. Thank you so so much for the best day!

ng ceremony, cocktail hour and reception amid the spacious grounds bursting with blooms, and well appointed with adequate places to mingle, sit, and/or stay socially distant as Covid was unfortunately still a very real concern. Kudos to Lisa for her enthusiastic guidance during our year+ of planning, prompt replies to questions and overall support of our efforts to make the day uniquely ours. We could not have been happier with Appleford! The beautiful and spacious bride’s quarters overlooking the reception area was a real highlight! The vendors we chose have a long history of working together and had a good understanding of Appleford’s layout and charming features which enabled them to work seamlessly together to make the day one that was hugely successful and satisfying.

would pick Appleford every time!

and what that meant for our day. Lisa really was the best- she even wrote us a kind card and gave us a thoughtful gift on our wedding day! Despite Covid it all worked out perfectly! Dozens of guests commented on Appleford’s beauty. Many people compared it to a wedding on the set of “Bridgerton”. The photos are stunning with Appleford as the perfect background. Our ceremony was by the waterfall/pond, cocktail hour in the gardens and reception under the tent. Our wedding was in July and the heat wasn’t an issue due to the fans in the tent, shade of trees, and AC in the house when we needed to cool off. Our wedding was supposed to be in downtown Philly and the best decision we made was moving it to Appleford. Truly a hidden gem!

we reached out to some outdoor venues to see their availability and how many people they would be able to accommodate. Appleford was one of these venues and Lisa responded the same night with their availability and safety plan. The following day, we tentatively picked a new date for our wedding and scheduled a trip out to Appleford to visit. From the moment we stepped onto the estate we knew we had made the right choice. It’s a beautiful oasis situated right in Lower Merion Township. The grounds are vast and include a garden, a greenhouse, and a beautiful little river where we held our ceremony. The house itself is beautiful and spacious and we were able to use the patio for our reception and the rooms inside to get ready/chill in. It is an exceptionally beautiful spot that we were incredibly happy to choose and lucky to secure the date. And Lisa McBride, who was our contact for Appleford, was just incredible. She was responsive, often responding to emails at 6:00 am, and flexible. We felt comfortable and safe working with her which after the year we had had, was something we valued. She knew our caterers, was able to work with our baker, and worked seamlessly with our coordinator. Honestly, we could not have had a more beautiful and seamless wedding and this was due in large part to Appleford Estate and Lisa. Highly recommend!

't wait to make Appleford part of our family traditions.

I love chandeliers and taper candles, and working together with our florist and Lisa was open to entertaining our design ideas for inside the tent. This was the best garden venue I could find in the tri-state area that provided an even more romantic rain plan. Luckily, we had wonderful weather and all of our guests were able to walk around the gardens and take pictures! Thank you, Appleford Estate and team for the perfect wedding we so patiently waited for!

ability the day before our original date. We immediately made the move and started planning all over again. Lisa McBride is truly one of the kindest, sweetest, most professional planners in the industry. She met with Tyler and I on a rainy day at the very end of March, just about three months before our wedding, to walk through the grounds of our new venue. We were grumpy and discouraged, but even through in the pouring rain, she made us feel warm and excited all over again. Our day was perfection, and we have Lisa and the team at Appleford to thank for that. If you are contemplating hosting your big day at Appleford, do it. Do not look back. Run, don't walk to these people. You will not be disappointed. Four months later, our guests are still raving about their experience and how very beautiful of a backdrop these grounds were to such a special day. Sincerely, Allie & Tyler Hooven, 6/4/2021

en went to Appleford for cocktails/reception. We also took first look photos at Appleford before the reception. Lisa was very supportive and helpful. Would definitely recommend having your wedding here!

the rose and shrub gardens, to the indoor/outdoor feel of the tented pavilion - it felt like a dream. Lisa, Charlotte, and the Appleford staff were welcoming and attentive to our needs throughout our day. I would recommend Appleford to anyone!

st because I thought I wanted a big ballroom wedding, then the global pandemic happened. I switched gears and started to research outdoor venues. I remembered Appleford, and decided "what the heck - I'll make an appointment" Low and behold, it was the best decision I ever made! When we arrived we had drove past the driveway at first, not expecting it to be tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Once we turned into the correct driveway, I immediately fell in love with the venue. I loved the long winding driveway that leads you to a very large parking lot. Once we parked and walked up to meet Lisa under the tent, I couldn't believe that this venue was here all along. I had never heard of it, or been to a wedding here (we have lived in the area all of our lives). It truly is a hidden gem. We had a fantastic meeting with Lisa and was impressed with her from the start. Not only was she extremely responsive to e-mails and answering all my questions ahead of time, meeting her in person sealed the deal. We immediately locked in a date less than 9 months from the time we had our first meeting! Start to finish Lisa was wonderful. We selected Sage Catering as our preferred catering vendor, and can't say enough good things about them. It rained on our wedding day, and we had to have our ceremony under the tent. I was very bummed about this because all I wanted was that outdoor Appledord ceremony by the waterfall with the greenery as the backdrop to really show the guests the main reason we fell in love with Appleford! The tented ceremony turned out to be lovely and more intimate. The backdrop was still the beautiful grounds of Appleford. The food, drinks, and entertainment were spectacular. I am so thankful we decided to book an appointment to visit Appleford, and I'm so sorry I ever thought to rule it out in the first place without taking the time to visit and learn about the historical site and all that Appleford has to offer! Thank you Lisa, you were wonderful to work with and made our wedding day one we will cherish forever - I wish we could do it again one more time!

l gardens surrounding the house and our guests loved the warm cozy atmosphere the tent provided. The day after our wedding we wanted to go back and do it all over again!