The Best Park & Garden Wedding Venues in Bear, DE

The Best Park & Garden Wedding Venues in Bear, DE

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75 Wedding Venues in Bear, DE

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Hilltop House 
Devon, PA
  • Up to 140 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Sitting atop twenty-three acres of picturesque Chester County countryside, the exquisite Main Line estate known as Hilltop House includes grand formal gardens, fountains, apple orchards, and sloping meadows. Built in 1894, this unique and elegant mansion in Devon, Pennsylvania, was home to several prominent Main Line families until it was renovated for public use in 2005. Generous rooms with multiple entryways provide easy traffic flow throughout the spacious wood-paneled interiors, verandas, and terraces. The venue can accommodate up to 135 guests and has ample convenient parking, just steps from the front entryway.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Classic, vintage atmosphere
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Picturesque garden backdrop

Venue considerations

  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Does not allow pets
Bolingbroke 
Radnor, PA
  • Up to 220 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Bolingbroke Mansion was built fifty years before the American Declaration of Independence and is just fifteen miles from where that historic event took place. This location has six event rooms, including several excellent outdoor ceremonies and reception locations. Indoors, the mansion can comfortably accommodate up to 150 guests. You'll find a beautiful staircase in their gardens that provides a stunning backdrop for photos. There is a side porch overlooking the sprawling green lawns and giant trees for cocktails and receptions. Stone-raised stairs and a landing in their memorial garden provide the ideal backdrop for any wedding ceremony, speech, or picture session. Seasonal flowers, lovely deciduous trees, and evergreens can be found in the magnificent private gardens that lead off Bolingbroke's back patio. The rear lawn also offers plenty of space to seat your guests for either the ceremony or for dinner.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Provides catering services
  • Exudes old-world charm

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dance floor not included
Sister Cities Park 
Philadelphia, PA
  • Up to 2000 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $30,000

Welcome to Sister Cities Park! At the midpoint on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, between City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Sister Cities Park adds a picturesque swath of green to the heart of Philadelphia’s notable arts and cultural district. From here, panoramic views bring skyscrapers, historic cathedrals, and museums into harmony, while the Sister Cities fountain, a unique representation of the world with Philadelphia at its center, is close enough for adults to touch and children to run through. Sister Cities Park is available for proposals, wedding ceremonies, showers, brunches, cocktail hours, and seated receptions. A portion of the lawn, the fountain, or the entire park can be rented for your big event.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Lush gardens

Venue considerations

  • Does not have a dance floor
  • No on-site bridal suite
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
Open Aire Affairs - Ridgeland Mansion 
Philadelphia, PA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

We are a venue management company partnered with LaRue Events to bring you a curated event space with the best client experience! Our venues are Tyler Gardens in Newtown, PA: Ash Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast located in Holicong, PA; with Historic Strawberry Mansion & Ridgeland Mansion both located in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. We have small intimate spaces for rehearsal dinners & quiet elopements all the way up to a 300 person event space to host all your friends & family. All our venues are tented facilities equipped with lighting, customed made bars & flooring.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Dressing room available
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
  • Additional event staff required
Brittland Manor/ River Lodge 
Chestertown, MD
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Raw space
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $45,000

Historic mansion, river vistas and forever fields, the world of Brittland personifies an old world luxury elegance in a rural setting. The hilltop setting commands magnificent views of the Chester River. Brittland Manor gives the discerning couple a series of settings and moods to create their distinctive celebration. This secluded mansion has a garden, pool, wildlife pond, 530 riverside acres, and woodside fields. A waterfront cottage perfectly compliments the 530 acre Brittland Manor estate. It offers a rustic riverside setting for ceremony and/or a rehearsal dinner.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Rustic yet refined style
  • Surrounded by nature

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No venue-provided food services
  • Does not have a dance floor
Independence Seaport Museum 
Philadelphia, PA
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Located on Penn’s Landing, the Independence Seaport Museum can answer all of your needs to make your event exceptional. We love opening our Museum galleries, historic ships, and facility at large to welcome your guests into an experience they will remember for years to come. From exuberant family celebrations to sophisticated cocktail hours, we can tailor our offerings to your rental. Our Museum boasts two floors of exhibits, a large ballroom and terrace, outdoor and indoor spaces with riverfront views, a 400-plus-seat theater, and National Historic Landmark ship Cruiser Olympia, all of which can be used for your event.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides event staff
  • Provides setup and cleanup
  • Dressing room available

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No free parking
Open Aire Affairs - Historic Strawberry Mansion 
Philadelphia, PA
  • Up to 299 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

We are a venue management company partnered with LaRue Events to bring you a curated event space with the best client experience! Our venues are Tyler Gardens in Newtown, PA: Ash Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast located in Holicong, PA; with Historic Strawberry Mansion & Ridgeland Mansion both located in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. We have small intimate spaces for rehearsal dinners & quite elopements all the way up to a 300 person event space to host all your friends & family. All our venues are tented facilities equipped with lighting, customed made bars & flooring.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pets can join the celebration
  • Flexible event spaces

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Couple must handle cleanup and setup
  • Dance floor not included
The Willows At Historic Strasburg 
Strasburg, PA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Inspired by the majestic tree that stands tall over the field behind our large ballroom, The Willows is an enchanted venue not to be missed. The twisting branches and dancing leaves of the curly willow that is our namesake capture the breeze that sweeps over the surrounding hills of Lancaster County. Tucked away in the rolling fields, you can host a cozy intimate party or a large celebration in our charmed space full of roaring fireplaces and lofty ceilings. It's more than an event space - it's a storied destination with a beautiful landscape. When you see the willow you know you've made it.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Combines timeless elegance with history
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Designed for grand celebrations

Venue considerations

  • Does not provide event staff
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • No on-site bridal suite
Historic Poole Forge 
Narvon, PA
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,500

Historic Poole Forge is a 26-acre site with a preserved historic Ironmaster’s mansion, children’s playground, picnic pavilion, ball field, Nature Trail, Riparian Buffers, wildflower meadows, many beautiful gardens and a covered bridge along the Conestoga River in Eastern Lancaster County. We currently host a wide range of free public events, recreational and educational experiences. We restored our 1770’s Ironmaster’s mansion that serves as a heritage/community center and also a venue for private and public celebrations. We have also expanded our environmental and educational programs and opportunities for both children and adults while continuing our preservation of the Conestoga Creek, historic iron forge and grounds.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Combines timeless elegance with history
  • Natural elegance with open spaces
  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe

Venue considerations

  • No in-house catering options
  • Couple must handle cleanup and setup
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
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PORTICO 
Philadelphia, PA
  • Up to 160 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

Portico is a storybook wedding venue located in a 55 acre arboretum in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Northwest Philadelphia. This magical locale is perfect for romantic celebrations. Once the private enclave of an extended Quaker family, the Arboretum is a green oasis in a densely-populated urban environment with the Francis Cope House as its centerpiece. The gracious Quaker stone mansion has floor-to-ceiling windows and a magnificent wrap-around porch from which guests can survey the picturesque English landscape of specimen trees, woods and rolling meadows. Imagine meandering trails, wetlands, open fields and a peaceful pond! The venue's capacity is 160 with outdoor dining on a flagstone patio and white tent encircled by landscaped gardens.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides catering services
  • Provides setup and cleanup
  • Lush gardens

Venue considerations

  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • No on-site guest accommodations
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The Highlands Mansion and Gardens 
Fort Washington, PA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

The Highlands offers a unique setting for your special day. Only 17 miles north of downtown Philadelphia, on top of a hill sits The Highlands. This elegant, two-centuries-old Georgian style mansion is surrounded by 44 acres of rolling hills and beautifully landscaped gardens. Completed in 1796, the mansion features fifteen foot ceilings and bright spacious rooms in addition to a 2 acre formal garden and the ambiance of the surrounding estate.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Private area for the wedding party
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Pets can join the celebration

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Requires outside catering services
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Tellus360 
Lancaster, PA
  • Up to 130 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Every wedding at Tellus360 is as unique as the couples who choose to celebrate here. Located in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster, Tellus360 is just half a block from Penn Square, the Lancaster County Convention Center, and within walking distance of many hotels, restaurants, galleries, parking, and more. With a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces from which to choose, your wedding at Tellus360 will be tailored to perfectly create an experience you and your guests will never forget. Our spaces include our front room: Tigh Mhary, The Temple, An Droichead & Tig Caleb – The Lounges, our Roofop Bar which is open year round, and our speakeasy: An Sibín.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a fun and festive vibe
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Provides catering services

Venue considerations

  • No free parking
  • Does not allow pets
  • Does not have a dance floor
Chartwell Gardens - An Oasis for Outdoor Celebrations and Events 
Marlton, NJ
  • Up to 5000 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $1,000

Swimming Pools – Six of them! Two huge, large swimming pools and 5 other pools in different sizes that can accommodate both young and older guests at your event. Water Slides – Our two giant water slides are great for both kids and adults to enjoy. Splash Park – For those who have little ones who prefer not to get in the pool, we have a wonderful splash park that will allow everyone to play with water and join in on the fun. Sports and Recreation Areas – If you want to host a sports event, we have you covered. Country Rustic Style Pavilion – A country rustic pavilion has been placed in the back pool area of our location and is a great place to host many different events, including weddings, parties, photography sessions or company picnics. Pergola – A great place to have a beautiful wedding, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, or just a quiet sitting place to have a nice glass of wine or tea at your event.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Natural elegance with open spaces
  • Dressing room available

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
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Conestoga House & Gardens 
Lancaster, PA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,500

Accepting bookings through May 2023 - for future dates please visit our sister venues at www. ecklinevents .com Visit www. conestogahouse. com for details. Conestoga House & Gardens is a historic wedding venue located in Lancaster, PA. The manor was originally owned by Christian Hershey, of the chocolate family, who built the house in the 1700s. During the 18th century, it served as a tavern on the Conestoga wagon trade. In the mid-19th century it became an inn and hosted numerous travelers. Purchased by James Hale & Louise McClure Steinman in 1927, it was fully renovated and restored in 1930 by architect Frank J. Everts. Among the venue’s many visitors was the great-nephew of Edgar Allan Poe. Today, the estate abounds with natural beauty, where it boasts 3,300 varieties of annual flowers, 160 perennials, 160 rose bushes, and 400 tropical plants. Couples looking to host their wedding in a beautiful location surrounded by a lush landscape will be delighted by Conestoga House & Gardens

Why you'll love this venue

  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Combines timeless elegance with history
  • Raw space for complete customization

Venue considerations

  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Additional event staff required
  • Couple must handle cleanup and setup

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About wedding venues in Bear, DE

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Bear, DE?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Bear, DE offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $750 and average $750. All-inclusive packages start at $110 and average $6,000.

What types of venues can I find in Bear, DE?

Bear offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Historic estate and Hotel and resort.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Bear, DE?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Thousand Acre Farm, The Farmhouse and Bellevue Hall. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Bear, DE?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (77% in Bear do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (86% in Bear do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Bear, DE accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Bear, DE can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 500. The average venue in Bear can seat 140 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Bear, DE offer?

The venues in Bear, DE are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Event staff, Service staff and Clean up. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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