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Cairnwood Estate is a wedding venue located in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. Built in 1895 by the plate glass magnate John Pitcairn, the property was, from the beginning, a testament to the power of love and family. Intended as a home for his wife, Gertrude, and their children, the estate hosted its first wedding in 1896. Today, the venue is proud to continue the tradition that John and Gertrude began, all those years ago. You and your guests are invited to explore the many wonders that the property has to offer. Enjoy a walk in the beautiful gardens or imbibe the serene atmosphere of the Pitcairns’ library, and make memories that you can cherish forever.

Facilities and Capacity

Cairnwood Estate includes both indoor and outdoor event facilities. The venue can accommodate up to 275 guests. The first floor of the mansion is comprised of six rooms. These feature beautiful paneled walls and hardwood floors. The Great Hall is the venue’s main indoor event space. In it stands a magnificent fireplace of carved stone. On the opposite side of the Hall, an exquisite U-shaped staircase leads to the private dressing suites on the second floor. The suites contain period-appropriate furniture and offer a lovely view of the nearby woodland.

Services Offered

For your convenience, the venue is happy to provide you with a list of preferred vendors. This covers everything from accommodations to cakes and photography. A select number of catering options are also available for your consideration. Every caterer on this exclusive list promises great food and premier service. Treat your friends and family to a grand celebration, or opt for a more intimate occasion. With no minimum guest count requirement, you have the freedom to craft the event that is just right for you.

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Pricing information

Couples usually spend $12,400
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Couples usually spend $12,400
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Reception
$5,800 starting price
Reception
$1,800 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through October. These prices are available for the months of November through April.

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FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,800

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Cairnwood Estate

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
103 reviews
98% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Cairnwood Estate is a dream venue for weddings, receiving glowing reviews for its stunning beauty, attentive staff, and professionalism. The venue is described as a fairytale setting with European charm, offering picturesque grounds and various customizable areas for events. Reviewers highlight seamless planning experiences, helpful recommendations, and the unique character of the venue that wowed guests. Despite limitations on ceremony sites and photo backdrops, the overwhelming consensus is high praise and recommendations for hosting weddings and special events at Cairnwood Estate.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cairnwood Estate is a dream venue for weddings, receiving glowing reviews for its stunning beauty, attentive staff, and professionalism. The venue is described as a fairytale setting with European charm, offering picturesque grounds and various customizable areas for events. Reviewers highlight seamless planning experiences, helpful recommendations, and the unique character of the venue that wowed guests. Despite limitations on ceremony sites and photo backdrops, the overwhelming consensus is high praise and recommendations for hosting weddings and special events at Cairnwood Estate.

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4.9/5 103 reviews
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4.8/5 355 reviews
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Nate Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding

This venue created a classical iconic setting for our wedding! It was absolutely amazing!
Alley
Alley Sent on 07/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Most Magical Day!

Cairnwood Estate is what dreams are made of. There is no better way to describe it... it is truly a fairytale. Our wedding on June 9th was everything I could have every wished for! The beauty of the property is unmatched, there's no other words for it, just look at the photos! The Cairnwood team was always very attentive and responsive to our emails and questions throughout our wedding process. Most of the vendors are booked outside of the venue (catering, florals, DJ, etc.) and we were happy with all recommendations we received. Overall, everything was handled professionally and we have no complaints! I would pick Cairnwood 100 more times if I could, and hopefully someone invites us back to another wedding there, because I haven't seen enough of it!
Laura
Laura Sent on 05/22/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Best venue and staff!

The cairnwood staff was phenomenal throughout my wedding planning process. I was always able to get immediate feedback and answers, and everyone was incredibly kind and supportive. It was a great experience working with them and having our wedding at their venue. It was a perfect day!
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Cairnwood Estate frequently asked questions

Cairnwood Estate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Cairnwood Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Cairnwood Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Cairnwood Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Cairnwood Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Cairnwood Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Cairnwood Estate is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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