How much do outdoor ceremony and reception sites cost in Philadelphia?

Across the 15 Philadelphia listings on this page, published starting prices run from $44 to $2,800, with a median starting price of $140. The cheapest is Norristown Farm Park Pavilion in Norristown at $44 to $138. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.

What is the cheapest of the outdoor ceremony and reception sites in Philadelphia?

Norristown Farm Park Pavilion in Norristown, at $44 to $138. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.

Which parts of Philadelphia have outdoor ceremony and reception sites?

The 15 listings here sit across 9 cities in the Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia, Norristown, Schwenksville, Media, Pipersville, and Feasterville-Trevose. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.

Can any of these Philadelphia venues hold 50 or more guests?

Yes. 6 of the 15 listings on this page publish a capacity of 50 or more. The rest are sized for smaller ceremonies, and a few courthouse and garden sites cap guests in the low single digits.

Are these Philadelphia venues indoor or outdoor?

Both. 15 of the 15 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 1 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.

Are these prices current?

Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

15 outdoor wedding venues under $5,000 in Philadelphia

Illustration of outdoor ceremony and reception sites in the Philadelphia area — Illustration. Not a photograph of any venue listed on this page.

Outdoor sites carry the lowest published rates in the dataset because you are renting ground and a permit rather than a climate-controlled room. Every listing below is a real Philadelphia area site with a price published by the venue itself or in a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026. We do not publish estimates, and we do not take a cut of what you book.

Listings: 15
Cheapest: $44 to $138
Median start: $140
Highest start: $2,800

Cheapest is Norristown Farm Park Pavilion at $44 to $138. Prices last verified against their sources in August 2026.

The mix here is 12 park & pavilion, 3 garden & conservatory, spread across 9 cities in the metro. Filter by price tier, guest count, indoor or outdoor, and ceremony versus reception below, then open any listing to see its source link.

15 of 15 venues

Norristown Farm Park Pavilion

$44 to $138

Norristown, PAUp to 84

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Montgomery County Residents: 4 hours weekday $44, weekend/holiday $83; all day weekday $83, weekend/holiday $110. Non-Residents: 4 hours weekday $56, weekend/holiday $110; all day weekday $110, weekend/holiday $138.

Central Perkiomen Valley Park Pavilion

$44 to $138

Schwenksville, PAUp to 100

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Montgomery County Residents: weekday 4hr $44, weekday all day $83, weekend/holiday 4hr $83, weekend/holiday all day $110. Non-County Residents: weekday 4hr $56, weekday all day $110, weekend/holiday 4hr $110, weekend/holiday all day $138. Available April 1 - October 31 only.

Delaware County Parks Picnic Grove (Clayton, Glen Providence, New County Park, Smedley, or Upland Park)

$50 to $90

Media, PA

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Picnic Grove (Clayton, Glen Providence, New County Park, Smedley, Upland): up to 50 people/4 hrs - Resident $50, Non-Resident $75. 50+ people/4 hrs - Resident $65, Non-Resident $90. Additional hour: Resident $35, Non-Resident $50.

Tohickon Valley Park Pavilion #1

$80 to $160

Pipersville, PAUp to 60

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Bucks County Parks 2026 Fee Schedule: Tohickon Valley Pavilion #1 (60 people) - Private Resident $80, Private Non-Resident $160.

Playwicki Park Pavilion #1

$85 to $170

Feasterville-Trevose, PAUp to 80

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Bucks County Parks 2026 Fee Schedule: Playwicki Pavilion #1 (80 people) - Private Resident $85, Private Non-Resident $170.

Peace Valley Park Pavilion

$90 to $180

Doylestown, PAUp to 100

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Bucks County Parks 2026 Fee Schedule: Peace Valley Pavilions #1-5 (100 people) - Private Resident $90, Private Non-Resident $180.

Delaware County Parks Picnic Pavilion (Catania or Clayton Park)

$100 to $150

Ridley Township, PA

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Delaware County Parks & Facilities Fee Schedule 2026: Picnic Pavilion (Catania or Clayton), 4 hours - Resident $100, Non-Resident $150. Additional hour: Resident $35, Non-Resident $50.

FDR Park Boathouse Pavilion (Picnic Permit)

$140

Philadelphia, PA

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Boathouse Pavilion: $140/day. Covered overhead space; no tables, seats, or grills provided (bring your own); no ramp access.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation - Wedding Ceremony Permit (Citywide Approved Locations)

$200

Philadelphia, PA

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

Wedding Ceremony - All Approved Locations: $200 per 2 hours (amplified sound and seating not permitted).

Core Creek Park Pavilion #11

$250 to $500

Langhorne, PAUp to 250

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Bucks County Parks 2026 Fee Schedule: Pavilion #11 (250 people) - Private Resident $250, Private Non-Resident $500 (Non-Profit Resident $150, Non-Profit Non-Resident $300).

Fairmount Water Works - Eagle Gazebo Wedding Ceremony

$500

Philadelphia, PA

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

Wedding Ceremony - Water Works Gazebo (Round): $500 per 2 hours, available until 3pm (amplified sound and seating not permitted).

FDR Park Boathouse Wedding Ceremony

$500

Philadelphia, PA

Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

Wedding Ceremony - FDR Park Boathouse: $500 per 2 hours (amplified sound and seating not permitted).

Morris Arboretum & Gardens - Ceremony-Only Packages

$1,200 to $1,900

Philadelphia, PA

Garden & ConservatoryOutdoorCeremony only

Micro Ceremony (Various Garden Locations): $1,200. Garden Ceremony Locations: $1,600. Rose Garden or Pennock Garden Locations: $1,900.

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

$1,500 to $3,500

Philadelphia, PAUp to 40

Garden & ConservatoryOutdoorCeremony only

Level One: up to 20 people, 2-hour rental (5:30-7:30pm Tues-Sun, all day Monday), $1,500. Level Two: up to 40 people, 2-hour rental, $1,800. Level Three: up to 40 people, 4-hour rental (Mondays or winter season only), $2,200. Level Four: up to 40 people, 4-hour rental (any day, early closure at 3pm), $3,500.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens - Weekday Wedding (Monday-Thursday)

$2,800

Philadelphia, PA

Garden & ConservatoryOutdoorIndoorCeremony + reception

Weekday Weddings, Monday - Thursday: $2,800. Weekday weddings offer the same amenities as weekend weddings, with a time frame of 6PM-10PM.

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Common questions

How much do outdoor ceremony and reception sites cost in Philadelphia?: Across the 15 Philadelphia listings on this page, published starting prices run from $44 to $2,800, with a median starting price of $140. The cheapest is Norristown Farm Park Pavilion in Norristown at $44 to $138. Every figure comes from the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, checked in August 2026.
What is the cheapest of the outdoor ceremony and reception sites in Philadelphia?: Norristown Farm Park Pavilion in Norristown, at $44 to $138. Rental fees do not include the marriage license, an officiant, or anything you bring in.
Which parts of Philadelphia have outdoor ceremony and reception sites?: The 15 listings here sit across 9 cities in the Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia, Norristown, Schwenksville, Media, Pipersville, and Feasterville-Trevose. Some rates are lower for residents of the city or county that owns the site, so check whether a resident rate applies to you.
Can any of these Philadelphia venues hold 50 or more guests?: Yes. 6 of the 15 listings on this page publish a capacity of 50 or more. The rest are sized for smaller ceremonies, and a few courthouse and garden sites cap guests in the low single digits.
Are these Philadelphia venues indoor or outdoor?: Both. 15 of the 15 have an outdoor ceremony or reception area and 1 have indoor space. Outdoor sites almost never include a rain backup, so ask what happens to your fee if the weather turns.
Are these prices current?: Each listing shows the date its price was checked against the source, most recently August 2026, and links straight to that source so you can confirm it yourself. Fee schedules change, peak-season and weekend surcharges are common, and nothing here is a quote. Confirm with the venue before you book.

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Narrow it down in Philadelphia

Under $1,00013 venues in Philadelphia Parks and pavilions14 venues in Philadelphia Gardens3 venues in Philadelphia Indoor3 venues in Philadelphia Ceremony only5 venues in Philadelphia 50+ guests7 venues in Philadelphia

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