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78 years in business

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Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion is an event venue based in the beautiful city of Wallingford, Pennsylvania. A memorable and well-kept art gallery, this venue features a one-of-a-kind, creative atmosphere for those bride and grooms who love a little vibrance and color in their lives.

Facilities and Capacity
The Art Gallery can host up to 220 people in their gorgeous, 3,100-square-foot event venue. The event space features stunning oak floors, modern embellishments, exposed beams and plenty of natural lighting filling the space up. With one of a kind sculpture gardens, the uncovered outdoor ceremony space includes a charming “Rapunzel” tower, perfect for enchanting photos. Couples may, of course, marry indoors or outdoors, depending on their personal style. Expect nothing less than the whimsical and romantic to come together in this beautiful art gallery event venue. This 150-year-old estate is home to colorful and original art, making it unique and charming for couples to marry.

Services Offered
Duke Sculpture Garden offers wonderful service to every client they come in contact with; from beginning to end, you are their priority. Enjoy the uniqueness of their gallery and your sensational wedding experience to remember for a lifetime. Their services include:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Wedding suite
  • Cake
  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Event rentals
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Outside vendors
  • Setup
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens


Cuisine
This venue serves artfully crafted dinners for their clients to enjoy and savor during their stay at the gallery. Their catering services include:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • French service
  • Hors d'Oeuvre
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings

Other Services
This venue can accommodate other events with a fun and bright atmosphere. They provide service for the following events:

  • Social events
  • Corporate events
  • Parties

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FAQ

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?

$2,000

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

$1,500

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

No

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

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
July
August
November
December

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Reviews of The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion

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The Duke Sculpture Garden is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, including a lovely garden and a classic Victorian architecture reception area. The staff, particularly Heather McCarron and Heather Harrison from JAM Catering, are commended for their helpfulness and professionalism, making the planning process enjoyable and smooth. Guests appreciate the great food options, with special mention of JAM's plant-based menu that catered to vegan needs and pleased both vegans and meat-eaters alike. The unique setting and the fire pit in the gardens add a special touch to this exceptional venue, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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The Duke Sculpture Garden is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, including a lovely garden and a classic Victorian architecture reception area. The staff, particularly Heather McCarron and Heather Harrison from JAM Catering, are commended for their helpfulness and professionalism, making the planning process enjoyable and smooth. Guests appreciate the great food options, with special mention of JAM's plant-based menu that catered to vegan needs and pleased both vegans and meat-eaters alike. The unique setting and the fire pit in the gardens add a special touch to this exceptional venue, making it a highly recommended choice for weddings.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 27 reviews
Google
5/5 21 reviews
Jess
Jess Sent on 09/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Space!

We loved hosting our wedding at The Duke Sculpture Garden - it was a beautiful space both indoor and outdoor! We were lucky with the weather to use the garden, but also loved the ballroom as a nice backup option. There are a few close together photo spaces which make for great photos including the water tower, woods and various arches / sculptures. We would recommend hiring your own day-of coordinator separate to the JAM catering team.
J
Jeff Sent on 04/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great choice for a wedding

The staff is really helpful and the food options are great. We love the outdoor ceremony spot!
L
Lyndsey Sent on 04/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

Beautiful outdoor space and a lovely indoor space as well that is available in case of bad weather. The food options are also great!
Ian
Ian S. Sent on 02/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Staff!

We have so enjoyed working with Heather McCarron and Heather Harrison from JAM Catering while planning our wedding at this gorgeous venue. We live across the country, but they have made us feel prepared for every choice even though we're far away.
A
Alyssa Sent on 01/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Plant Forward Menu Tasting

My fiancé and I are vegan, and were hopeful that JAM's plant based menu would be the kind of food our meat-eating family and friends would love. Our tasting got us so excited for the wedding! The planning process was incredibly professional, and the tasting itself was fun and DELICIOUS! We're so excited to have such thoughtfully made vegan dishes at our wedding!
Alison
Alison Sent on 09/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!

We are so happy we found Duke Sculpture Garden! The venue is beautiful and unique. Everyone has been so lovely and helpful! I love that this venue is also a community arts center. Also, we are excited that JAM catering will be serving all their delicious food. Can’t wait for our wedding!!
John
John Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Unique and timeless

Duke sculpture garden is an absolutely beautiful wedding venue. Great ceremony location options — both inside and out. The grounds are well kept and offer a wonderful outdoor space to gather. Inside you’ll find classic Victorian architecture with detailed woodwork which leads to a clean, modern reception area in their community art gallery. The space also serves as a community arts center. Highly recommend this as a unique, yet timeless, wedding venue.
S
Spencer Sent on 08/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue

The Duke Sculpture Garden is a great venue and the service is run through Jeffrey Miller Catering. Great food and a great venue. There's a fire pit outside in the gardens which adds a special element to the venue you're not likely to find elsewhere.
J
Janet Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Setting

This is one of the most beautiful places to have a wedding in the Philadelphia/Wilmington area. We had 115 guests, plus band and staff. My daughter got married on April 30, 2022 outside in the garden with the stone tower in the background. The cocktail hour followed outside with the pizza oven being a big hit. We were so lucky the day was sunny and about 68 degrees. In April the spring flowers are blooming and the artwork is set throughout the garden. Most of our guests were unaware of this venue and were amazed. The estate has a gallery hall with vaulted ceilings where we had our reception with a sit down dinner and dancing. There is also a beautiful ballroom with high ceilings and a fireplace which is original to the estate. This is the room we would have used if the weather had been bad, but also the setting is wonderful for cooler weather. The entire estate is yours for the day. After dinner some guests moved outside where the garden is lit up and a fire pit for smores was waiting. The location is close to all main roads with hotels nearby. This was a postponed covid wedding. When we originally went to look at the venue it was first on our list of three to visit. Once the happy couple saw the stone tower in the garden they felt they didn't have to look at anything else. We used Ace Limo Service, Leigh Florist of Audubon, NJ, Bachelor Boys Music, and Jeffrey Miller Catering is the caterer for the venue. We used Dan Toonz caricature services instead of a photo booth. All of the vendors were perfect for this unique site. This venue made my daughter's dreams come true and I for the first time was in the moment and enjoyed the day. Most of our guests stayed at the Marriott Hotel (Springfield Country Club). Don't let the fact that it is close to Rt. 475 scare you - we never heard it and it's great for the location. Additional parking was just added. This is an old estate so the restrooms are singles, this was a major concern for me. There are a total of four in the three story estate with an elevator. With proper signage it was fine. Jeffrey Miller Catering is the venue's caterer and contact group. The food options were all wonderful as was the staff. I highly recommend this venue and caterer for being unique and priced appropriately. Thank you for making the day very special.
S
Stan Sent on 11/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We have heard so many great comments about the event!

Thank you so much for making the wedding such a wonderful event. Everything went so well!! All of your team was great, and the service was excellent! The food was excellent, everyone commented on the food and the end of the night snacks were a huge hit. We have heard so many great comments about the event!



Courtney,
Thank you for making everything run so smooth, keeping us calm and being such a great guide during the event. It was great having a “go to” person who had all the answers! Ashley was on top of everything when you handed it off to her and the night ended very nicely.

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The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion frequently asked questions

The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion 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, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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