Appleford

Our wedding at Appleford was an absolute DREAM. Choosing Appleford as our venue was our first and easiest decision throughout the wedding planning process. They are incredibly responsive, attentive, and supportive throughout the planning process. The venue is so beautiful (I noticed lots of guests exploring and appreciating the grounds on their own) and the flow of the whole event space is easy and smooth. Our wedding was over 3 months ago, and we are still obsessed with the venue. If you are looking for a floral/elegant/garden party vibe that has beautiful Pennsylvania features, you should check out Appleford!

Great vendor. Lisa is super friendly and helpful. Very responsive! The venue is beautiful!

We could not be more obsessed with our wedding venue. From the moment we stepped on the property, we absolutely fell in love with it. The gardens and house are absolutely beautiful and there are so many places for your guests to explore. Lisa is incredible and is extremely responsive. She was able to help us with everything that we needed. Some things that I was initially worried about were concern for a noise complaints and the size of the dance floor. We had an 11 piece band and had no issues at all! The day worked out so perfectly and we were so happy that we picked Appleford as our venue!

As soon as you step foot on the property, you can feel the love and romance it brings. My mom came across this venue and the pictures don't do it justice. Not only is the property so beautiful, the venue coordinator Lisa is quite the added bonus. She was the only person we met that asked about us as a couple and how we met. She is in the right industry and it shows. The day of, Lisa was there in the snap of a finger with anything you needed. Throughout the process, like many other couples, we had TONS of questions. Lisa was always super responsive and kind, she even gave great suggestions. The other best thing about Appleford is there are endless vendors that have worked there and each of them have such positive things to say. Even talking to vendors we didn't hire, spoke so highly of Appleford. We cannot recommend this place enough and can't wait to visit for our one year anniversary or just to walk around with our dog. Is it truly a magical place and worth the visit, could not recommend them more!

We fell in love with Appleford Estate on day one when we toured in January. Even with bare trees in the dead of winter the venue is gorgeous and you can tell how much the staff loves what they do. Lisa was so easy to work with and her enthusiasm and excitement for our event was heartwarming. Appleford is such a romantic venue and it's evident how well cared for the entire estate is. Our guests had a wonderful time and we could not have picked a more perfect place to have such a momentous occasion.

Appleford was an absolutely beautiful venue. Despite the bad weather, Appleford transformed into a gorgeous inside ceremony and reception. The staff were extremely helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly on our big day. I did not have to worry about a thing.

Appleford is a gorgeous venue, and the team running it (Lisa especially!) are all superb. Professional, kind, accommodating, and very focused on Appleford's mission: helping others celebrate love in a special place. Definitely give it a look if you're planning on hosting a wedding in the greater Philadelphia area!

5 stars isn't high enough. Guests were complimenting the venue all night. It was the most romantic location and the PERFECT wedding venue. The photos came out absolutely stunning. The staff is incredible & kind. I appreciate all they did for me. HIGHLY recommend!

Our kids got married at Appleford Estate July 2023. It may have been the hottest weekend of the summer- but it was also the most beautiful one as well. We loved Lisa, Event Coordinator Extraordinaire, from the very first moment we met and every 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

We had our wedding reception at Appleford this month, and it was truly a dream come true! It was only the second venue we had visited after getting engaged, and the moment we stepped onto the grounds for the first time, my husband and I fell in 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 ❤️

Appleford is exquisite and beautiful! We had the best weather and temperature so I couldn’t have asked for anything better. The bridal suite is humongous and perfect for getting ready. I love how big the cocktail area, it allowed guests to roam 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!

We got married at Appleford Estate this past October. The venue is wonderful, both inside and out, and Lisa made the whole stressful wedding experience much less so. She was available to answer any and all of our questions, big and small, and made 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!

Appleford is such a dream. I can't imagine a more magical or more stunning venue and I am so happy my husband and I had our reception here. How can you top a historical garden house in the middle of a literal bird sanctuary? It's the kind of place 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.

Appleford Estate was the most perfect venue for our wedding! When we visited for our tour, we immediately fell in love. From the video and tour led by Lisa, we both became teary eyed and knew we found our place! It had all the charm and magical 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!!!

Our wedding day at Appleford was an absolute dream! As soon as we stepped out for our tour, we knew that this was the perfect place for us, with such a beautiful back story honoring love. Lisa was a pleasure to work with, always so responsive and willing to work with all of our questions. We could not have been more pleased and can't wait to go back to visit!

I had my wedding at Appleford on 8/13/22. From the day I stepped foot on the appleford grounds for a tour, I knew I had to have my wedding there. The gardens are stunning, unique, perfect for pictures, and there is so much space for guests to explore 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!

We got married at Appleford this past Saturday and had the most incredible day imaginable. Lisa was wonderful to work with and her vendor recommendations for photography, music, catering, etc. all turned out to be extraordinary people to work with 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!

When your wedding vision so thoroughly matches the actual event, you know you have selected the perfect venue! Appleford may have been at the peak of its beauty in mid-May and the absolutely perfect weather enabled our guests to enjoy the wedding 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.

This was the best decision we made in regards to our wedding. The venue is beautiful and the Appleford team is a dream to work with. We had SO many compliments from wedding guests about how amazing the venue is. If I had to re-do our wedding, I would pick Appleford every time!

Our wedding at Appleford was perfect. We worked with Lisa who was lovely in managing our change in venue just a few months before the wedding date. Covid guidelines kept changing and Lisa was poised, calm, and professional in helping us understand 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!

Quick backstory, my wife and I were in the midst of determining whether we wanted to postpone our wedding for a second time or make it incredibly small in order to have it at our original venue (this was the beginning of 2020). While doing so, 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!

We were blown away by how beautiful this venue was. Our guests were just as amazed! Could not have picked a better location for our wedding reception

Appleford was the perfect backdrop for our special day, and we couldn't have asked for more. All of our guests were blown away by the grounds and the house, and Lisa was so thoughtful and attentive throughout the entire planning process. We can't wait to make Appleford part of our family traditions.

We hosted the most beautiful, romantic wedding I could have imagined for us. Our guests are still swooning over how beautiful the grounds were, and we could not thank Lisa enough for her support during our postponement and all of my requests. 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!

Appleford Estate will always be such an incredibly special place to Tyler and I. Three months before our wedding, we were forced with changing our venue due to ongoing covid restrictions in the city. To our absolute delight, Appleford had availability 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

We loved Appleford for our wedding August 2021! When we first visited, we knew it had the garden aesthetic we were looking for. Our guests raved about the gardens, and the tent made us feel safe in case it rained. We got married off site and then 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!

My husband and I got married at Appleford in August 2021. As soon as we saw the venue for the first time, we knew this was exactly what we had hoped for. From the classic Pennsylvania estate, getting married in front of the pond, pictures in 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!

Lisa was EXCEPTIONAL!! The venue was stunning, and she helped guide and customize both our pandemic ceremony and our reception the next year to us. We LOVED everything about the day.

Blown away by my experience with Lisa at Appleford. I had first learned about Appleford from my cousin. She raved about Appleford, and how amazing and magical it was. At the time it was Feb 2020 when we got engaged, and I didn't add it to my list 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!

My husband and I had the absolute best dream wedding we could have ever wanted at Appleford! Lisa was so amazing to work with and made sure everything ran smoothly despite a cold and rainy memorial day weekend. We fell in love with the beautiful 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!

We loved having our wedding at Appleford. Lisa and the team were very easy to work with. We had so many of our guests comment on how gorgeous Appleford is! The gardens and trees are so lush - it makes picture taking incredible. The day was pretty seamless from start to finish and the beauty of the property really helped to capture the magic of the day.

We just had our daughter's wedding ceremony and reception at Appleford and it was a spectacular setting and just what my daughter had in mind. A beautiful estate with many different settings (formal gardens, waterfall, lawn, roses, etc) provided a beautiful backdrop for our COVID-era outdoor wedding. Lisa was so wonderful to work with......very responsive, patient, and so helpful with all the details. The tented terrace, stone manor home, and outdoor patios make for a magical setting for those looking for a 100% outdoor wedding option. All of our guests loved the venue and it helped to make it a perfect day.

Wow! What an incredible venue. From when we first visited Appleford, we knew we wanted to get married there. The grounds are ridiculously beautiful, the tent area is perfect for a reception and the house itself is so beautiful and has such historic character. We also really liked that the house/tent make an excellent plan B option in case of inclement weather. Lisa at Appleford was a pleasure to work with the whole time. We got lucky and had beautiful weather on our wedding day. The guests couldn't stop raving about the venue. Overall, Appleford was an A+ venue and we'd highly recommend it to anyone considering getting married in the greater Philly area!

Simply gorgeous for our intimate wedding!! The best day!!! The grounds are spectacular and make for beautiful pictures. Lisa was a gem to work with!! Appleford is a delightful venue for any type of wedding celebration!!

Appleford was the perfect wedding spot. Staff was super easy to work with and very accommodating to requests. The grounds provide plenty of room to spread out and gardens give the whole scene a classic feel.

Appleford was literally a dream. Lisa was so wonderful and easy to work with! It was the most beautiful and whimsical venue I could have ever imagined for my wedding. My guests compared it to Stars Hollow (from Gilmore Girls) and multiple couples had said that they want to get remarried or do a vow renewal there! I could not have asked for anything more perfect or amazing for my wedding!

Lisa was awesome, the grounds were so well kept and beautiful.