About this vendor
Discover the lure of The Woodlands where an 18th-century mansion and stable, along with elaborate Victorian funerary monuments sit nestled in a 54-acre lush, pastoral oasis in West Philadelphia.
The Woodlands offers a variety of options:
The grand Hamilton Mansion, the oldest example of Federal architecture in the country, boasts bright and elegant event spaces including the spacious drawing room, lofty circular vestibule, and the stately main saloon complete with a magnificent covered portico
The rustic stable features a brick floor and original double barn doors, opening out to an alluring view
The vast grounds are a modern oasis with majestic trees and curving green contours, perfect for alfresco cocktails and dining
From fine dining to food trucks, we allow many catering options!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Ballroom
- Barn
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
Reviews
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5
out of 5.03 reviews
The Woodlands allowed us to have exactly the kind of wedding we were hoping to have thanks to their beautiful ambiance and flexibility. We had a cocktail camper and taco bar, bounc...
e house and funnel cake station, and mostly picnic blanket seating for 200 guests. It is an actual working cemetery, and we leaned in a little bit to the theme by using #tilldeathdouspart and asking our band to play "Closer Walk with Thee" when we processed in and out for the ceremony. You have to make sure that you want to plan a flexible wedding as there's a lot more planning when you're in control of all of the details, but we couldn't have asked for a better day. When it started downpouring in the middle of our father-daughter and mother-son dances, Natalie the event coordinator was there with a huge umbrella. She also helped corral the guests when it was time to start the ceremony and helped close the doors as we exited the mansion so that our pictures were as beautiful as possible. It was great to have someone else on our team, helping out with the details. Sure, a cemetery isn't everyone's first thought for a wedding venue, but if you're looking for a beautiful location, close to public transportation, able to accommodate a large number of guests, without killing your budget, this is a really great option to consider. I personally loved that the fees go towards historic preservation. It's such a valuable part of the community and it's great to know that part of our expenses will help preserve a part of West Philadelphia's history.
A perfect hidden natural gem in the city. I couldn't have been happier with our choice to get married here!
We had a fantastic and beautiful wedding due in large part to our choice of the Woodlands as a venue. This historic site and its gorgeous grounds had emotional significance for us ...
- we took a lot of bike rides there together on some of our early dates when we were first dating. Michelle was fantastic to work with, accommodating and clear. The space is gorgeous and one of a kind. When we used it, it was under construction, but that did not prevent it from being beautiful, both in real life and in the photos. It worked well for us because we wanted a very intimate, DIY event. I will note that there isn't water in the space aside from the restroom so the caterers do need to be ready for that. Fortunately, ours were. Everyone who attended the event raved about how beautiful the space was, and for a wedding of 68 people, it was the perfect size. We couldn't be happier with the way we were treated, the value of the space, and the results from this rental. Highly recommended!
Contact
4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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