Wedding Venue
Morris Arboretum Wedding
From the ceremony prelude through the last dance, and the photo booth in between, we'll handle every note your guests hear.
DJing the Arboretum Since 2013
What Couples Say
From real weddings at the Arboretum
“This DJ company creates unique experiences, not only on the wedding day, but also in the planning process. Adam created an entertaining consultation call for me and my fiancée, highlighting the photo booth and lighting options that they provide. Alex as a DJ was very flexible with our eclectic tastes. I know how hard it must have been to play anime openers, video game soundtracks, and Lady Gaga all in the same playlist, but we and the guests loved the transitions and the range that was displayed. If things go wrong, Philly Custom DJ will be there to help you! We had probably a dozen last-minute changes, Alex handled them with a calm presence that helped us feel like everything was going to be okay.”
“Adam went above and beyond what we expected in a DJ. We met at least 4 times over the course of the process to fine-tune all of the wedding logistics and iron out key songs. When we had a number of potential father-daughter dance song selections to choose from, he made it easy, combining the songs together with smooth transitions so my wife and her father could dance to them all. It was a huge hit and seamlessly transitioned into a call for all to the dance floor. The reception was an absolute rager with all the hits, the dance floor was packed, and everyone had a great time.”
“Adam at Philly Custom DJ truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day personalized to us. I had a very specific idea of how I envisioned the soundtrack of the day going. Adam not only understood what we were looking for, he encouraged us, worked through our requests with us, and shared so many of his favorite playlists he thought we would enjoy and get inspiration from.”
The Ceremony
Where you'll say your vows
Your ceremony at the Arboretum can take place in one of several locations. Each has its own character, and its own sound challenges. We've done them all, many times. Our speakers stay hidden so they don't end up in your photos, and every guest hears the officiant clearly no matter how far back they're seated.
Baxter Memorial
The Baxter Memorial has a brick floor that's easier to stand on, particularly if you're wearing heels. It also makes a beautiful spot for a group photo right after the ceremony.
Rose Garden
The Rose Garden is one of our favorite ceremony spots at the Arboretum, intimate, surrounded by blooms, and gorgeous in photos. We position the sound system to stay out of your sightlines and your pictures.
Pennock Garden
Pennock can host either a ceremony or a cocktail hour. Either way, we run on a battery-powered system tucked off to the side so it doesn't interfere with the view or the photos, and every guest still hears every word.
Rain Plan
Rain on your date? No problem. We bring a 10x10 pop-up canopy so you can still have your ceremony outside, and we're completely happy to do it that way.
Cocktail Hour
Real mixes from real weddings
We work with you to build a custom mix and set up a sound system wherever you want guests to gather. Here are real cocktail hour mixes from real weddings, streaming on Mixcloud.
Out on a Limb
Out on a Limb
Volume 2
Volume 3 (Trees)
Volume 4 (Vibin')
Volume 5
Volume 6
Volume 7
Volume 8
Volume 9
Volume 10
Volume 11
Volume 12
Volume 13
Volume 15
Volume 16
Pennock Garden
Pennock Garden Walk
Volume 2 (New Orleans)
Volume 3
Volume 4
Rose Garden
The Rose Garden Cocktail Hour
Cocktail Hour, May 2025
Widener Plaza
Widener Plaza Cocktail Hour
Volume 2
The Reception
Browse the actual playlists
Real playlists from real weddings we've DJed at the Morris Arboretum, exported directly from our DJ software. Hit play on any of them to hear what we played.
Morris Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA
September 20, 2026
The bride walked down the aisle to a song she wrote and recorded herself, and the reception opened with a live performance by the bride and groom. Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Alicia Keys through dinner, Etta James for the first dance, then a floor that ran from Heatwave and Silk Sonic into Bebot, Gasolina, LE SSERAFIM and CORTIS, with a Crazy Frog detour for good measure.
Morris Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA
September 19, 2026
Motown, oldies and classic rock all through dinner, heavy on the slow-dance singalongs. Then the floor blew wide open into 2010s club, Latin and dancehall, with ABBA in the mix and Billy Joel closing the night on Piano Man.
Morris Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA
September 12, 2026
Folk and singer-songwriter warmth through dinner. Then a wide-open throwback floor, 2000s pop and dance anthems, out on If We Ever Meet Again into a Freaky Friday closer.
Morris Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA
September 11, 2026
One of the most eclectic floors we've played. Indie and punk next to Motown, oldies and the Beatles, a Latin run, and a ska-punk send-off. First dance to Toh Kay, last dance to Streetlight Manifesto.
Morris Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA
September 5, 2026
Dinner ran on soul, Motown and singer-songwriter warmth. Then the floor blew open: disco, 90s eurodance, a Latin and reggaeton run, and a Closing Time into Justice and Tame Impala send-off.
Morris Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA
July 25, 2026
Outstanding indie through dinner, then a dance set full of screamo and nostalgic hip-hop anthems.
Morris Arboretum
Philadelphia, PA
July 12, 2026
Indie, K-Pop, EDM and lots of deep cuts!
The Dance Floor
Do you need a dance floor?
Only if one of your guests is going to bust moves like this guy.
Photo Booth
Custom strips, hats, and props
We bring our photo booth to weddings at the Morris Arboretum too. Custom strip designs, curated hats and props, with instant sharing to phones!
The Last Dance
Closers
How we send everyone off, the final moments of the night at the Arboretum.
Let's plan your Arboretum wedding
No-obligation video call. We'll listen to what you want and tell you exactly how we'd make it happen.