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    Alley P. Sent on 07/06/2023
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    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!
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    Dan R. Sent on 02/26/2023
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    Perfect wedding!

    Cairnwood was such a perfect venue for our wedding! Everybody loved it and we had such an amazing night. The staff was extremely communicative and helpful with the entire process and we would recommend this venue to everyone!
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    J&M M. Sent on 02/24/2023
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    Beyond our expectations

    From Mother of the bride ,
    Planning the wedding with the bride and groom .!
    Some might say a little out of the ordinary I held the wedding deposit after finding the most magical place for my daughter and fiancé,’s wedding, knowing that the engagement was soon coming!!
    Taking the bride and groom to the location without their preapproval, was a little scary for me!!
    I knew when we arrived to the front in chanting entrance by the expressions on their face and the hugh hug from daughter it was going to be dream come true.
    The wedding happen 13 months after our first visit along the way, corresponding back-and-forth to the staff at the Cairen Wood estate was always our favorite part of the day they were there for us 100 percent in every way .
    I wouldn’t have wanted to plan this wedding without them..
    When you’re looking for a venue that’s like know one else’s pick the Cairen Wood Estate and you will see the magic happen .
    Are family and friends are still complementing the wedding that we had at the Cairen Wood Estate.
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    Felicia M. Sent on 10/25/2022
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    ⭐️ 10/10 ⭐️

    I just got married on Saturday and I can not say enough positive things about Cairnwood estate and the wonderful staff. The grounds are breathtaking, the experience was positive and the staff is knowledgeable, helpful and patient. I had my dream wedding here and am confident in saying you will too!

    Thank you Krissy, Nina, Shannon and everyone at Cairnwood for making our day so special. 🖤
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    Lauren G. Sent on 03/01/2023
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    Dream Wedding

    Held the most amazing wedding reception at Cairnwood. EVERYTHING went as planned there were no surprises. The venue there is unique and stunning. The staff were polite and professional. I would highly recommend Cairnwood for any event you might have.
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    Kelly L. Sent on 11/23/2022
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    One of a kind

    The most stunning, unique, historic venue. This is not your typical wedding banquet hall. Cairnwood has so much original character and charm that you almost don't even need decor because you don't want to distract too much from the incredible architecture and gorgeous surroundings. The team was so kind and helpful as well, everyone we worked with were true professionals. I hope to be able to attend another event at Cairnwood in the future
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    Kayla G. Sent on 09/03/2022
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    2022 Wedding Review

    Such a beautiful venue and amazing staff!! You cannot have the ceremony onsite, but don’t let that deter you- there are plenty of options nearby to get married at, and the staff at Cairnwood is super knowledgeable and helpful in finding what works for you and your budget! From beginning to the end, they made the whole experience super easy, provided good recommendations, facilitated furniture rentals, and provided a beautifully maintained venue for my wedding. Wish I could relive this moment every day!! Thank you so much Krissy and team for making this a perfect day!
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    Alyssa C. Sent on 10/06/2022
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    The Perfect Wedding Venue

    I got married May 21st 2022. Wow what a dreamy venue! I knew I wanted a European, romantic/chic venue and this venue has it all! It is the most beautiful venue and grounds I have ever seen! They really helped me bring my wedding vision to life. The staff are so nice and super responsive to e-mails and phone calls and can help you with a variety of things like picking other vendors etc!
    They helped me organize everything amazingly. They even let me come see the venue a few times so I could get ideas, practice my first dance etc!
    They let you drop off the week of the wedding for your alcohol, decor etc.
    The only thing I would say to [plan ahead for is your ceremony, as they don't allow ceremonies at the venue, it's just for receptions. There is a cathedral next door, but sometimes they are booked for other ceremonies on the day you may want to have your reception. I did run into that issue where the day we booked for our reception, the cathedral next door was not available for a ceremony which was a bummer because it's beautiful and right next door.
    The Cairnwood girls did send me a list of other locations that could perform the ceremony but they were all booked sadly, I think mainly because everyone had moved their wedding due to covid. so I had to have the ceremony at The Arts Ballroom in Philly, which is beautiful but further away than I would have liked but its all that was available.
    Also be aware, that you are not allowed to get photographs with the cathedral in the background.

    Overall, I 100% would recommend this venue and wish I could re-live my wedding night again! It's such a unique venue and so beautiful for photos. My guests talked so much about how they felt they were in a castle and somewhere other than the USA!
    So grateful we picked this venue for our reception!
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    Ashley S. Sent on 05/10/2022
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    A Dream Wedding Venue

    We recently had our wedding at Cairnwood Estate and it was absolutely stunning! Our photos were beautiful and you really do not have to spend a ton on florals or décor as the venue is breathtaking on its own. Throughout the planning process, the staff was always very responsive and kind. They allowed us to visit multiple times leading up to the wedding to help plan our day. We mainly worked with Krissy and she is the best! We had a cocktail style reception instead of an assigned seat, sit-down dinner so the multiple room/tent set up was perfect for what we were looking for. We would choose Cairnwood over and over again!
    (photographs by Amber Dawn Photography)
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    Lise B. Sent on 02/21/2019
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    Very Beautiful

    This venue was an historic beauty. If you want to feel like a princess on your wedding day, this is the place to go to. They do not do weddings but they have facilities they refer to. But for receptions, this is a great choice.
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    Meghan K. Sent on 07/29/2022
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    Magical Venue!

    We absolutely loved our wedding at Cairnwood and wish we could host all of our major parties here! The team, Krissy and Shannon were so helpful in the planning process as well as making us feel at home on our big day. Thank you for everything and we hope to be back one day for another event!
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    Georgia E. Sent on 11/09/2021
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    Cairnwood takes your breath away!

    We are so happy to have had our reception at Cairnwood Estate! We knew within the first 5 minutes of our tour that we wanted Cairnwood to be our reception venue. We had toured probably 15 other venues in the area, but none of them took our breaths away the way Cairnwood did. The staff at Cainwood were a pleasure to work with and we were so happy with how smooth the planning was leading up to our wedding, and our wedding day itself! We can’t recommend Cairnwood enough!
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    Kristina Sent on 01/06/2019
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    Hidden Gem outside of Philadelphia

    The employees at Cairnwood are so accommodating and helpful. They took my fiancé and I around on our first tour and were very informative and then allowed us to come back again and tour it ourselves. The grounds are beautiful and we can’t wait to have our wedding here!
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    Eryn S. Sent on 11/03/2019
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    Wedding Venue

    The pictures speak for itself. We received endless compliments on the beauty of this wedding venue. It is a magical place to have a wedding reception. Not only is it a breathtaking property, the staff are all very professional and were a pleasure to plan a wedding with. They were all very helpful and we could not be happier with our decision to have our reception here.
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    Jennifer Sent on 01/09/2020
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    Dream come true!

    We had our dream wedding here in December, and it was absolutely magical! Krissy + her team at Cairnwood were AMAZING to work with. They were able to answer all of our questions and helped us immensely during our planning phase. I highly recommend this venue, especially during the Christmas season--so many beautiful decorations + Christmas trees done by local florists!
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    Kristin Sent on 10/07/2019
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    Phenomenal Venue

    My husband and I started our search for the perfect venue last summer, and while I thought Cairnwood was completely out of our price range, they were having an open house and I dragged him there. We both fell in love. Every venue we saw after that, we would say "but it's not as nice as Cairnwood". We moved some numbers around, and booked it and the Cathedral next door. Every time we visited Bryn Athyn historic district, we were still in awe of how beautiful the venue is. The staff was very accessible and helped us coordinate with the other vendors, and the event went flawlessly! Our guests were amazed when they saw the place, and that is the exact response we were looking for. It was a magical night in a magical place - highly recommended!
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    Rachael S. Sent on 09/16/2019
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    Best wedding location

    Absolute best location for a wedding! The staff was amazing to work with. Truly a beautiful location for a wedding or event.
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    Alexa C. Sent on 08/20/2019
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    Perfect Wedding

    Our wedding was a fairytale thanks to Cairnwood. Everything was beautiful and we couldn't be happier with our wedding day. The grounds at Cairnwood are immaculate. The estate, the tent, the grounds, the bridal/grooms suite- everything was stunning. Everyone we worked with was wonderful from start to finish!
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    Katie G. Sent on 06/17/2019
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    Outstanding

    This venue and their team made our wedding day everything we could've ever hoped for. The venue itself is timeless and elegant. The team was easy to communicate with and made planning a breeze.
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    Patricia D. Sent on 06/15/2019
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    Cairnwood is simply magical!

    The Cairnwood Estate is the perfect venue if you want a fairytale wedding! Our daughter’s wedding was magical and the staff did everything possible to make that happen. I highly recommend this gorgeous venue! Everything was perfect and so many guests agreed.
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    Sara C. Sent on 05/24/2020
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    Cairnwood leaves nothing to be desired!

    Cairnwood was the venue of our dreams!!! The venue itself is stunning. Every inch of the Cairnwood Estate is photo-worthy, both inside and out on the grounds. The layout of the mansion lends itself to a unique wedding day with an intimate but elegant feel. The set-up of the bride and groom dressing rooms made for a memorable and comfortable morning. Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour, mingling out in the garden and wandering through the different rooms of the house. Dinner on the back patio was lovely, with romantic views of the cathedral and mansion. We ended the night with dancing in the great hall. Truly spectacular-- we felt whisked away to a different time! In addition to the beautiful details of the estate, Cairnwood's approach to the wedding day allows for customization based on your preferences and budget. It's more of a "build-it-yourself" wedding venue, in that you bring in your own vendors. This means more planning but also more personalization. The staff were very helpful in offering suggestions and guidance throughout the wedding planning process. We felt they were truly invested in helping us achieve our specific vision. We loved Cairnwood so much that we now attend other events throughout the year (Christmas Tea, Valentine's Day) to reminisce on our special day. We feel so lucky to have been a Cairnwood couple! Thank you, Cairnwood!!
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    Katie Sent on 12/03/2018
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    Magical Night

    My wedding at Cairnwood was magical. It was absolutely perfection and much of that had to do with the staff at Cairnwood. Krissy was easy to work with and super helpful and friendly throughout the process. The house manager Laird was equally helpful and made the entire day run smoothly. He checked in periodically to make sure everything was running smoothly, and it always was! We absolutely loved that we are the only wedding or event at Cairnwood that day and that we have the run of the venue. Our guests have been raving about reception and how they were not "stuck" in one ballroom for the entire night. Our wedding truly felt like a fancy party or gala. Our guests were all over the house having a wonderful time chatting, dancing, eating and having a merry time. No one left early because everyone was comfortable! Cairnwood allowed us to create little nook and niches for people to chat and party. As bride and groom it was even easy for us to be able to visit with our guests while partying at the same time! I love how Cairnwood let us bring in our own decorations - we put pictures of us all over the house including on mantles, bookshelves, tables etc. It allowed a personal intimate feeling to the space. I cannot recommend Cairnwood enough! We also LOVED our caterer Karen Spire whom Cairnwood recommended. More glowing reviews on her on her own page!! Thank you to Cairnwood for a perfect, magical, romantic and FUN evening!
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    Lauryn Sent on 10/13/2018
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    Venue and grounds are beautiful. Staff are helpful and friendly. There is space to get ready for both the bride and groom away from guests.
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    Anastasia Sent on 12/16/2018
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    Great service

    The Cairnwood team was so amazing to work with every step of the way!
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    Isabella Sent on 05/31/2018
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    Cairnwood was everything we hoped it would be! The venue is absolutely beautiful and pictures to not do it justice. Shannon and Melissa were so accommodating and easy to work with. It did rain the day of our reception but they were able to help us utilize as much of the estate as possible helping to make our day incredible despite the weather! We were shocked at how affordable it was, and if you are looking for a mansion feel without the mansion price, this is the place for you!
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