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Doug Simon
Doug Simon
Venue Sales Manager

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97 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

The Barn at Cauffiel is a historic wedding venue located in Wilmington, Delaware. A beautiful country estate situated in Bellevue State Park and overlooking the Delaware River, it's the perfect mix of rustic charm and elegant sophistication.

Facilities and Capacity

The Barn at Cauffiel offers a number of spaces that are perfect for ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours. You could hold a romantic outdoor ceremony in the venue's impeccably landscaped gardens, exchanging vows on the gazebo. You could then move into the Colonial Revival-style Cauffiel House for cocktails in the ornate dining room, boasting its original mid-20th century furnishings. Alternatively, you could remain outside to enjoy your drinks on the manicured lawn. Outdoor receptions can be held in a spacious tent, while indoor receptions can be held in the newly-restored rustic barn. The barn seats 200 and has a cozy, welcoming feel with its wooden interior, exposed beams, and warm string lights. It makes a perfect place to eat, drink, and dance the night away with friends and family.

Services Offered

The Barn at Cauffiel's friendly staff will do everything possible to make your day as easy and stress-free as possible. They can help with planning to ensure everything goes off without a hitch. Jeffrey Miller Catering can provide delicious dishes and desserts for your reception, meaning you won't have to look elsewhere for catering services. The venue also offers bar services, and event rentals are available if desired. If you or any guests wish to stay overnight, there are seven comfortable, elegantly-furnished bedrooms in the house that can serve as accommodation.

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?

$1,700

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

$700

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

Yes

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

$500

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

$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)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Park

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?

Accommodations
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
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
December

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Reviews of The Barn at Cauffiel

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The Barn at Cauffiel is described as a fairytale wedding venue with rustic charm and natural beauty. Reviewers praised the staff's attention to detail and seamless execution, making their special day perfect and magical. The picturesque setting, historic estate, romantic gazebo, and enchanting ambiance were highly appreciated by couples planning their weddings at Cauffiel House. The venue received high recommendations for its unique blend of historic charm and natural beauty, offering a dream-like setting for couples seeking a picturesque wedding venue.

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The Barn at Cauffiel is described as a fairytale wedding venue with rustic charm and natural beauty. Reviewers praised the staff's attention to detail and seamless execution, making their special day perfect and magical. The picturesque setting, historic estate, romantic gazebo, and enchanting ambiance were highly appreciated by couples planning their weddings at Cauffiel House. The venue received high recommendations for its unique blend of historic charm and natural beauty, offering a dream-like setting for couples seeking a picturesque wedding venue.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 13 reviews
Google
4.5/5 71 reviews
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Shauna Sent on 07/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Venue

I can fully say our wedding at The Barn at Cauffiel is going to be a fairytale come to life. From the moment we stepped foot on the property, we were enchanted by the rustic charm and natural beauty that surrounded us. The staff's attention to detail was impeccable, ensuring that every aspect of our special day was perfect beyond belief.


Overall, our experience at The Barn at Cauffiel has been nothing short of magical. The picturesque setting, dedicated staff, and seamless execution is making our wedding day seem like a dream come true. We are grateful for the memories we are go If to create in this beautiful venue and would highly recommend it to any couple looking to bring their fairytale wedding to life.
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Michael Sent on 06/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just what we were looking for!

We are so excited for our November wedding at Cauffiel House! This historic estate offers stunning views of the Delaware River and beautifully landscaped gardens. The romantic gazebo is perfect for our private vows before the ceremony, and the Cauffiel Barn provides the rustic-elegant vibe we wanted for our reception. Veronica gave us a wonderful tour of both Cauffiel House and Bellevue Hall, making us feel welcomed and taken care of. The mix of historic charm and natural beauty makes it an ideal spot for our big day. We're looking forward to celebrating in such an enchanting setting and highly recommend Cauffiel House for anyone seeking a unique and picturesque wedding venue.
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Haley Sent on 05/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue!

The barn at Cauffiel is the perfect venue. I am planning my dream wedding at this venue. Between the amazing barn to the perfect 7 bedroom house on the property you get the best of both worlds!
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Casey Sent on 08/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Went to visit the venue during their open house and the venue is so beautiful! Between the barn and the historic house it’s all so breathtaking. Also the people who work for the venue/JAM catering are amazing; they are so helpful, friendly and patient ( I had a lot of questions lol). I can’t wait to have my wedding at this venue! I would definitely recommend this venue and JAM catering!
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Thomas Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Fall Wedding

We were the first couple to sign for the Barn at Cauffiel. We had visited several other properties and venues prior, both owned by JAM and not, but as soon as we got out of the car at the Cauffiel Estate it felt like we had found our place. We explored the property and immediately fell in love with the property when Tom Covello, the venue manager, took us into the barn and told us its story (we won't ruin it and let him tell you on your visit!).

Back in late 2019, exploring the property and imagining our day there took some vision as the property had not yet been renovated. But the way Tom spoke about the vision for the property we knew it would be beautiful. We got to watch over our long engagement as the venue was transformed. The finished product is more than we could have hoped for--keeping the charming character of the original property while making it also feel updated and welcoming.

Our wedding day went beautifully and all of our guests enjoyed the experience! For us, the best part was that the property is a complete package. Ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and rooms for the bridal party all in one place! Tie that in with JAM's proven catering prowess and its a recipe for success!
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Jonathan Sent on 09/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue Helped Make a Perfect Day!

When we first visited Cauffiel, it was new to JAM and had not undergone renovation yet. We took a leap of faith given the conceptual photos we were shown. We're so glad we did. The barn looks awesome! It was exactly the aesthetic and experience we wanted.

The entire estate is beautiful and having the house available for cocktail hour and for overnight stay was an added benefit.

Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day, and we wouldn't have chosen any other venue if we had it to do over again.

Tom Covello and the staff were incredibly easy to work with. They were accommodating to our requests and helped us plan a perfect day. We can't thank Tom and everyone enough for their help and enthusiasm toward making our event happen!
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Jim C. Sent on 09/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection- 5-Star Wedding Weekend

We had an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING EXPERIENCE throughout our entire wedding weekend at The Barn at Cauffiel Estate. We had both our rehearsal lunch and wedding (ceremony and reception) on the Cauffiel Estate property and everything was PERFECTION. From the start of the rehearsal on Saturday through the end of the our reception on Sunday night, everything flowed incredibly smoothly and according to plan. Being the type-A bride throughout the wedding planning process, Tom Covello (Cauffiel Estate site manager) and the entire JAM & Buttercup team exceeded my expectations.

The venue, decor and flowers (decor and flowers provided by Buttercup) were STUNNING! It was everything I had envisioned for our rustic & romantic wedding. The food was DELICIOUS. So many of our friends and family continue to tell us how much they enjoyed the food on our wedding day.

The entire day felt like I was on a cloud, the experience was just flat out AMAZING. I could go on and on about how much I loved the weekend and continue to relive it. I was blown away by how they made our vision come to life.

Thanks so much to Tom, the JAM team and the Buttercup team for making it all possible for us.
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Ryan Sent on 07/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day

We just had our wedding there and it is a great venue. Newly renovated but still has that rustic feel. Grateful we found Caufiel Barn Estate, as we were originally at MOYO which was a terrible experience.
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Jillian Sent on 09/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Can't wait to have our rehearsal dinner here!

My fiance Keith and I will be having our rehearsal dinner at Cauffiel Estate in a couple of nights, and we are so excited! Tom, the venue manager, has been an absolute lifesaver and helped us plan a great rehearsal dinner in very short notice, after we learned our initial plans elsewhere would no longer be able to happen due to covid restrictions. The staff has been extremely accommodating, supportive, flexible, and organized! The venue itself is beautiful! There's tons of outdoor space, including a back patio with views of the Delaware river where we plan to have drinks before and after dinner. Dinner will be held inside the Cauffiel house, which offers multiple dining areas with a ton of character. Apparently you can also rent out the house and its bedrooms for your bridal party/guests to stay overnight, which seems like it would be so cool and unique!
Bethany
Bethany Sent on 08/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Fantastic Planning Experience

Working with Jeffery A Miller (JAM) catering and Tom (the Cauffiel site manager) has been an absolute pleasure thus far in our wedding planning journey. We fell in love with Cauffiel Estate after our tour and started the contract process shortly after. Everything about planning our big day has been completely customizable, especially their farm-to table menu! Our day is shaping up to be exactly what we dreamed of. Tom has been amazingly patient through the whole process, and also so knowledgable about making our vision come true, we couldn't imagine working with anyone else. We're incredibly excited for our upcoming wedding and are so thankful we found JAM for our special day.
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The Barn at Cauffiel frequently asked questions

The Barn at Cauffiel 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 Barn at Cauffiel 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 Barn at Cauffiel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by The Barn at Cauffiel for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Park
The Barn at Cauffiel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Barn at Cauffiel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Barn at Cauffiel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Barn at Cauffiel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Barn at Cauffiel is recommended by 99% 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 flexibility, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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