Say 'I Do' Where Nature Meets Rustic Barn Charm

Tyler Arboretum is a rustic Philadelphia wedding venue in Delaware County set on 650 acres of rolling meadows, pristine woodlands, wildflower meadows, and butterfly-filled gardens in Media, Pennsylvania. It’s one of the oldest and largest arboreta in the United States, dating to a 1681 land grant from William Penn. A recently completed $1.2 million renovation has restored the circa 1833 stone bank barn and added new tented terraces equipped with bistro lighting and fans, making Tyler one of the most distinctive and thoroughly updated outdoor wedding venues in the Philadelphia region. Catering is provided exclusively by Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group, whose in-house team handles catering, bar service, florals, décor, and planning in a single seamless partnership.

• Up to 200 guests with barn and tented terrace combined; barn alone seats up to 140

• Multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options across 650 acres

• Exclusive catering, bar, décor, and planning through Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group

• On-site parking for approximately 120 vehicles including handicapped access

• 30 minutes west of Philadelphia; located in Media, Delaware County

• Real-time availability on PartySpace — check open dates and hold your preferred date

The Event Spaces

Tyler Arboretum offers more distinct ceremony and reception locations than virtually any other venue in Delaware County:

• Magnolia Garden — Ceremony setting surrounded by champion magnolia trees; spectacular in spring bloom

• Dogwood Garden — Canopied ceremony setting under flowering dogwoods

• Lilac Garden — Fragrant spring ceremony setting amid hundreds of lilacs

• The Cove — Intimate woodland ceremony setting tucked within the arboretum's natural landscape

• Lachford Hall Terrace — Circa 1738 historic structure; porch and lawn ideal for ceremonies and cocktail hour; guests welcomed here with signature cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres

• Fragrant Garden — Herb-filled garden available for cocktail hour; at its peak in summer

• Circa 1833 Stone Bank Barn — The original historic reception barn set into the grassy hillside; features soaring rafters, airy banquet rooms, a rustic loft with exposed beams and sliding barn doors, lime-washed stone walls, and private bridal suites; seats up to 140 for dining

• Circa 1792 Renovated Barn — Recently completed $1.2 million renovation; now equipped with new tented flagstone patio, bistro lighting, and fans; combined indoor and tented capacity up to 200 guests overlooking a rolling valley and babbling stream

Catering

Tyler Arboretum's exclusive catering partner is Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group whose craft "by hand, with heart" culinary approach and in-house team of event planners, bar staff, florists through Buttercup, and décor professionals handle every facet of the wedding.

Couples work with a dedicated event coordinator from first inquiry through wedding day. The all-inclusive nature of the Jeffrey A. Miller partnership means florals, décor, bar, and catering can all be arranged through a single point of contact, significantly streamlining the planning process.

Amenities & Guest Experience

Tyler Arboretum's 650 acres provide an extraordinary range of photography settings in every season. There’s spring lilacs, magnolias, and rhododendrons; summer wildflower meadows and the Fragrant Garden; autumn foliage from centuries-old Pennsylvania state-champion trees; and winter conifers and hollies. The newly renovated barn provides a beautiful indoor rain plan that couples consistently cite as one of the most reassuring aspects of booking Tyler. As a nonprofit public garden, every event rental directly supports Tyler Arboretum's mission of environmental education, historic preservation, and horticultural stewardship.

Check real-time availability for Tyler Arboretum directly on PartySpace, then contact Coby Fisher to schedule a private tour and discuss your Delaware County wedding.