I had a sunset winter wedding inside Cairnwood on December 10th. The venue is stunningly beautiful; you honestly have to be inside the home and on the grounds to fully grasp its appeal. The staff, especially Shannon, is exceptionally helpful and professional. They will help with any question you have and try and find a solution for anything that comes up during planning. Cairnwood is gracious, elegant, and warm. It provides an amazing backdrop for your photos and is definitely worth every penny. Our guests could not stop raving about the estate; they were in awe and at ease simultaneously. I would highly recommend Cairnwood as a venue.

If you are looking for elegant and unique, Cairnwood is the place for you. We stumbled upon this place by accident. It wasn't on our list to review, but one of our vendors recommended we take a look at it and BAM!... that was it for us. We signed on the spot. We knew this place was exactly what we wanted and they did not disappoint us one bit. From the time we signed with them, until the time we left after our reception, we never looked back. Our guests were in awe of this place and thought it was truely elegant and unique. Yes, the place is pricey, but well worth it. Shannon, our sales rep., was outstanding, very responsive and accommodating to any of our requests. From the bridal suites to the decor to the beautiful landscaping and grounds surrounding the venue, this place will make you feel like royalty for your special day! Awesome!

Amazing all guests were in AWE. This is more, much more special than a typical country club or catering hall. We were there for our friend’s reception for son and his bride. We never experienced the setting and environment as we did at Cairnwood. The cocktail hour was inside the Mansion and side patio, LOVELY the dinner took place on the patio / veranda and it was out of this world. I do not know what one of the reviewers is talking about having their guests sinking in mud as the veranda is all stone and slate. Excellent location. I will have my grand daughters wedding there.

The venue was more expensive than I wanted to do originally-I paid $3300 for a sunday afternoon wedding, but they were very flexible about the hours I wanted and with answering any questions I had at any time. The people were wonderful, the location was beautiful and I received compliments all throughout the day. I truly felt like a princess in a castle and choosing Cairnwood was one of the best decisions I made through wedding planning

Cairnwood was a perfect, beautiful place to get married. Everything was perfect. The ladies that work there are responsive and very kind. A dream location for a wedding!

My daughter was married yesterday, May 30, 2010. It was the most beautiful day and the Cairnwood made for a spectacular event. All of our guests were truly taken back with the beauty of the mansion. The grounds and gardens were bursting with beautiful flowers and color. Their ceremony was held outside and it was breathtaking. She and her Dad were driven up to the front in a horse drawn carriage which made this fairy tale wedding so perfect for this type of venue.

The cocktail hour was inside in the different rooms of the mansion and the dinner was held on the terrace in a beautiful draped tent. During the entire evening, the staff was right there to help if necessary. We had dancing in the music room which was so much fun. The night seemed to fly by so fast.

The year of planning this wedding with the Cairnwood staff was wonderful. I can't say enough about them especially Evelyn and Shannon. My phone calls were always returned and all of my questions and concerns were always addressed. It made this process so much easier.

I highly recommend the Cairnwood to any future bride and groom. You will have the most fabulous wedding. I can truly say that our daughter's wedding will be spoken about for quite a long time. It will be a memory my husband and I will have for a very long time. So amazing.

This was the most beautiful place to get married and have our reception!! We had the wedding of our dreams!!

I couldn’t imagine having spent my wedding day anywhere else but Cairnwood. It provided us with a beautiful setting for our special day, and an experience different than a catering hall. The home allowed for a more intimate feel throughout the entire day, providing our guests with more to do than eat, drink and watch the bride and groom perform their wedding tasks (first dance, cutting cake, etc). Everyone seemed happy, and our pictures are beautiful. What more could you ask for?

Cairnwood is AMAZING! Talk about fairy tale weddings, my bride (wife now I guess) truly felt like a storybook princess. This has to be the best location not just in Pennsylvania, but in the world. Shannon and the rest of the staff were accomidating, friendly and helpful throughout the entire process. Too bad I can only give them 5 stars, because they surely deserve 10.

This is a beautiful site that can accommodate indoor and outdoor seating spaces. The building itself is beautiful and has many windows so the daylight shines through while it's early. Just beware of wearing thin heels in the grass if your ceremony leads you into the lawn!

Cairnwood is the most magical place for a wedding. It is elegant, yet not overdone. We had to move the ceremony inside due to weather conditions and it was still a fabulous event, not disappointing in the least. If anything, the ambience of this beautiful place made for a more intimate affair. The staff was incredible all through the year of planning, answering every little question that arose and answering every e-mail, regardless of how miniscule the problem. Shannon Walko, in particular, was fabulous to deal with, walking us through every step right down to the scenario for the ceremony. The guests all commented that they had never attended a more beautiful wedding in a more fantastic setting!

The place is amazing! We found it on the knot, and fell in love with it as soon as we saw it. That day we sat down and tried to figure out how to make it work within our budget. We changed the wedding date from november 08 to february 08 because of availability and price. This was our first vendor booked, and we never second guessed. Our guests raved about how amazing the place looked, and our photos are amazing!

I cannot say enough good things about Cairnwood and it's staff. The building is gorgeous and perfectly maintained. The staff really have their act together and were extremely helpful. The cost ranges they offer work with a variety of budgets. We chose to have a Sunday afternoon wedding in order to make it affordable for us.

Cairnwood was a PERFECT venue for our wintertime wedding. The mansion was decorated beautifully for the holidays, so we were able to use minimal flowers and other decorations. We had our ceremony in the Great Hall, and it worked out perfectly for our medium sized wedding (80 guests). And with the Christmas tree lit in the corner, and candles glowing in the fireplace, it was stunning - our guests could not stop talking about beautiful our ceremony was.

We chose to have a sit-down dinner reception, and we split our guests between the Music Room and the Dining Room. At first I didn't like the idea of having our guests split between different rooms, but at Cairnwood's suggestion, we had our first course in one room and our second course in the other room, so we got to spend time with all of our guests. It felt like an elegant dinner party, not your run-of-the-mill hotel ballroom reception. It was wonderful!

I cannot say enough about the wonderful staff at Cairnwood. They helped make our wedding day magical, and I could not possibly imagine having my wedding anywhere else!!

Cairnwood was everything I had hoped for. The staff was always available during the planning process and a representitive was there the evening of the wedding. The location is magical and well maintained. Both the house and the grounds were gorgeous on my wedding day.

Cairnwood is an absolutely stunning venue. It was a gorgeous place to have our wedding, and all of our family and friends commented on how beautiful the space and grounds were. We had a rainy day, but if anything that only added to the ambiance! I really enjoyed the fact that we were the only wedding, so it was a truly private occasion for us, our family, and our closest friends.

Leading up to the wedding I found Cairnwood staff to be very helpful and responsive to all of my e-mails and phone calls. They made it a point to answer all of my questions and encouraged me to be in touch with anything else I would need leading up to the wedding. Cairnwood is a historic venue so there are rules, but the staff are happy to work with you to come up with solutions to any issues/concerns that may arise.

One note - I would ask if there is a room that can be locked to store valuables during the wedding. Unfortunately for us (we and our wedding party left our items in the bride and groom quarters) something was stolen out of the bridal suite during our wedding day. Being with our family and closest friends on such a special day, we felt very secure, but things can happen, and it just pays to be cautious. To be clear, we do not believe that anyone from Cairnwood is responsible. We would hate for this to happen to anyone else on such a special occasion, and regardless of what venue you choose for your wedding day it's just a note to be as careful as possible.