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    Janelle B. Sent on 09/03/2023
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    Dream Wedding Location

    After doing a first visit to Appleford, and seeing the photos, I knew this would be the most romantic place to get married. Guests were coming up to us all night saying how much they loved the venue. Guests loved being able to take their own photos and walk around. The photos are STUNNING. The staff is SO friendly. I wish I could do it again just to spend more time at the location.

    Appleford's reply:

    Thank you for hosting your wedding at Appleford and for your kind review about Appleford and our staff. Your wedding was beautiful and your pictures are amazing! It was so nice getting to know you and Drew, and I'm so glad your guests loved their time at Appleford. I hope you'll come back and visit us.
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    Kayla C. Sent on 08/04/2023
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    Choose APPLEFORD for your special day

    CANNOT recommend Appleford Estate enough for an event venue!! My husband and I just got married here May 26, 2023 and it was one of the best days of our lives. Multiple guests raved that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to! I think the venue's magic stems from the beauty and versatility of the grounds/fieldstone home, and the attentiveness and amazingness of their director, Lisa Mcbride.

    From touring the venue, to planning the wedding to executing the event, Lisa was always attentive, skilled, and caring in her approach. For example: multiple times I had emailed her non-urgent questions at odd hours of the day or weekend and I'd be shocked to see her respond within 1-2 hours. The day of our rehearsal and wedding, she had the biggest smile and shared in our joy in addition to supporting coordinating all the details. Lisa, like Appleford, is an absolute gem. Forever grateful for choosing Appleford for our wedding and reception.

    Oh!! Can't believe I almost forgot to mention another one of our favorite selling points: THEY ARE DOG FRIENDLY :0)

    photo credit: Amaris Photo

    Appleford's reply:

    Thank you so much for hosting your wedding at Appleford, and for your kind words. I feel so lucky to have gotten to know you, Joe, your family, your friends, and your adorable dogs. The staff at Appleford still talks about how much fun your wedding was, and what a perfect day you had. I hope you will come back and visit us often. We are forever grateful that you choose Appleford for your special day!
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    Nicole R. Sent on 01/23/2023
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    Beautiful Estate

    My now husband and I visited Appleford early in our search for a venue and we were so mesmerized with the estate house, the gorgeous gardens and the history behind this beautiful place. We had a fall wedding and it was so magical! Can’t recommend this venue enough!

    Appleford's reply:

    Thank you so much for hosting your wedding at Appleford and for your kind words. Your wedding was so beautiful and you had a perfect weather day to match. I hope you will come back to visit us!
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    Maegan T. Sent on 10/10/2022
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    Wedding of my dreams

    Appleford made this day so easy and so perfect. Lisa is WONDERFUL! I probably asked her 150 questions and she responded promptly to every single one. The day of the wedding, Appleford staff helped me glue my broken nail back together and treated me like I was family. I couldn't have chosen a better or more beautiful venue.

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    Thank you for hosting your wedding at Appleford. You were a delight to work with. I'm so glad everything was perfect.
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    Lauren M. Sent on 12/09/2022
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    Perfect Venue

    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!

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    Thank you so much for having your wedding at Appleford. Despite the hurricane, it was an absolutely beautiful wedding and you looked amazing!!! You were truly a delight to work with and I hope you'll visit Appleford often.
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    Joanna M. Sent on 11/14/2022
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    Whimsical, dreamy perfection

    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's reply:

    Thank you for your beautiful review, and thank you for hosting your wedding at Appleford. It's so nice to hear that your wedding truly reflected your love for each other and that your guests had a great time. I hope you'll come back and visit!
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    Reilly S. Sent on 11/22/2022
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    Dream wedding venue ✨

    We had the most incredible time having our wedding at Appleford this past September. Lisa was a wealth of knowledge and so helpful through the whole planning process. The grounds were beautiful and offered a stunning backdrop for our perfect day. The foliage in September was perfect for an “early fall” wedding, and we could not have been happier with how everything came together. 10/10 would recommend to any bride looking for and outside wedding with gardens and the use of a beautiful estate home and rented space.

    Appleford's reply:

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and thank you for selecting Appleford for your wedding. I'm so glad you had the perfect day!
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    Alexandra N. Sent on 09/28/2022
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    Amazing Amazing Amazing!! Dream wedding venue

    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!

    Appleford's reply:

    Thank you so much for selecting Appleford for your wedding. You two are the best and your wedding was so beautiful. Can't wait for you to visit again!
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    Emily P. Sent on 08/22/2022
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    Amazing Venue!

    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!
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    Ariana G. Sent on 10/18/2022
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    Dream wedding at Appleford!

    We are so happy that we chose Appleford as our wedding venue. Lisa at Appleford was such a pleasure to work with and she was so responsive whenever we had questions. It was a beautiful venue and we worked with John Serock catering (one of their exclusive caterers) and everything went so smoothly, we were able to sit back and enjoy our wedding. Even in August, dinner on the patio outside did not feel hot and the fans were very effective. I know there is a noise limit and at first I was concerned, but with our DJ we didn't run into any problems and the music was sufficiently loud, I never thought about the volume of the music at all. I can't recommend Appleford enough!

    Appleford's reply:

    I'm so glad you enjoyed your wedding at Appleford, everything was so beautiful - especially you! I can't thank you enough for holding your wedding at Appleford.
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    Chaya I. Sent on 09/25/2020
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    Amazing Experience

    Our wedding venue was canceled due to Corona. My family is in Illinois and my husband's family is in New York. We needed to find a venue pretty last minute that would allow for travel from both states. The Appleford in Villanova PA was the most amazing option. It is close to the PHL airport and only a 2 hour drive from New York. We were able to arrange the wedding within the shortest timeframe - just 2 weeks!
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    Kate Sent on 05/26/2022
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    Absolutely Perfect

    My husband and I got married at Appleford in May 2022, and it was 100% perfect. The Appleford team was so kind, incredibly responsive to emails and messages, and committed to making the day perfect. The venue itself was gorgeous and having a tent/lighting/sound included was an enormous stress relief. They also have great relationships with their vendors which was HUGE. I would never dream of getting married anywhere else and would recommend it to any couple looking at venues!!

    Appleford's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for hosting your beautiful wedding at Appleford! We hope you'll come back and visit.
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    Alexandra R. Sent on 10/02/2021
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    Appleford Delighted As Expected!

    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!
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    Cara L. Sent on 10/14/2021
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    Appleford was the single most important and best choice (after the spouse of course) of our wedding! The place is so incredibly beautiful, we were especially grateful for the opportunity to be outdoors, but protected by the big, beuatiful tent. Lisa was kind, thoughtful, organized, and so very helpful. It was a perfect afternoon in a perfect location.
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    Alyssa L. Sent on 09/01/2021
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    Picturesque garden wedding

    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 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!
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    Elizabeth E. Sent on 12/13/2021
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    The most beautiful place to get married and celebrate!

    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!

    - Elizabeth & Clayton
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    Megan W. Sent on 06/30/2021
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    Blown away

    We recently had our wedding at Appleford of May 21st. It was absolutely amazing! I couldn’t of asked for a better place to do our wedding. Appleford was actually the first venue we looked and we just couldn’t stop thinking about it. We just knew it was the place. Lisa was so amazing the entire time. She was there every step of the way and I couldn’t of ask for anything better. This place is beyond beautiful and I can not wait to be able to go back in the years to come.
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    David H. Sent on 06/23/2021
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    Appleford-a magnificent outdoor wedding venue close to home

    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.
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    Martha D. Sent on 01/03/2021
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    Thank you Appleford & Lisa!!

    We were married at Appleford on 11/14/2020 with approximately 75 guests. During our wedding planning process we had to change our date, our venue and our guest list, and ended up choosing Appleford just four months before our wedding day! From the moment we toured Appleford and met Lisa, we knew we found a special place perfect for our celebration.

    Even before we booked, Lisa was responsive and helpful in answering all of our questions and talking through concerns. During the entire planning process, there was never a time we couldn’t get in touch with Lisa for even the smallest questions, and we were able to visit four/five times leading up to the wedding day to discuss floor plans, COVID considerations, etc. Just two days before the wedding, Lisa helped to coordinate surprising the groom with videos from his family during the reception, as they couldn’t travel to the US from India due to the travel restrictions.

    Appleford is the most beautiful venue - with picturesque spaces for ceremony and reception, as well as spectacular backdrops for wedding photos. The grounds are breathtaking during any season, and the main house was warm and inviting, while also providing a great space to get ready the morning of the wedding.

    Thank you, Appleford for providing such a beautiful place for our wedding day, and thank you, Lisa for making the day so special. You were so thoughtful and caring toward us, seamlessly working with all of our different vendors, and making our planning easier and even more special than we ever thought. We could not have asked for more!
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    Steve N. Sent on 10/12/2020
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    Bride and Groom

    Appleford was the perfect wedding venue. Outdoor space gives everyone room to spread out and be safe. The gardens add a classic feel to the venue
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    Rachel L. Sent on 10/12/2020
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    A dream come true!

    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!
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    Rachel B. Sent on 10/24/2022
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    A perfect wedding day!

    It is really hard to put into words how perfect Appleford is as a wedding venue. They were our easiest vendor to work with by far-- Lisa was unbelievably responsive and kept track of every little detail on our wedding day, so we didn't have to worry about a thing. The grounds are stunning and kept immaculately, making for truly incredible pictures. Our guests were blown away by how special it is. I could not recommend them more highly!

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    Thank you for having your wedding at Appleford, it really was perfect and you looked incredible! I hope you'll come back and visit.
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    Lindsay C. Sent on 10/01/2020
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    The Perfect Wedding!!

    From the moment we contacted Appleford with our interest in getting married at their venue, they were terrific and we felt right at home when touring the venue with Lisa. This venue is absolutely gorgeous inside and outside, and we knew right away that this was the place we wanted to have our wedding. Our wedding fell right in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. While my husband and I were trying to decide what was best, Lisa McBride was there the whole time checking in and making sure we were calm, supported, and that she was there to help in anyway that we needed. We decided to go through with our wedding (approximately 110 guests). Everyone at Appleford, especially Lisa McBride, was incredible with accommodations. The venue is beautiful and the tent feature made our outdoor wedding the perfect stress-free scene! We give this venue 10/10 and would recommend it to anyone and everyone!
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    Shannon D. Sent on 09/26/2020
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    Beyond Amazing!

    When I was forced to move my wedding to a completely outdoor space, Appleford was the first venue that I toured. Lisa, the event coordinator, responded within minutes to my email and got me a tour that morning. She worked with my family to plan an intimate wedding ceremony in only three weeks! She was a rockstar! Getting married at Appleford was a dream! The grounds are breathtaking, and it is the perfect spot for incredible photos! From the box garden to the historic mansion, there are so many unique spaces for your guests to enjoy! If I could give Appleford more than 5 stars I would! They helped make my wedding day possible even with the crazy circumstances in the world! I will forever be thankful for their graciousness, hospitality, and care that they showed my family and I! You will not regret getting married here!
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