The Duke Sculpture Garden at the Dixon Mansion Reviews

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.

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.

Jeffrey Miller catering was incredible to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. Craig Zesserman worked with us every step of the way and always provided helpful advice, as needed. The night of the wedding, Craig and staff made sure we were taken care of and got to eat! The Duke Art Gallery is a gorgeous venue - our guests had so many nice things to say about the indoor and outdoor space. The pizza oven during cocktail hour was a hit. Everyone loved the food!! Jeffrey Miller Catering and Craig made it an unforgettable evening.

Vanessa Cargill recommends Jeffrey Miller Catering Co.

JAM provided the catering for our wedding and we had an incredible experience!
The food was delicious, fresh, and local; our guests were blown away. Many of our guests, including some who work in the catering industry, told us it was the best food that they have ever had at a wedding!
The wedding cake was delightful - flavorful and light with a beautiful frosting and design.
Craig Zeserman was invaluable in our preparations and the day of the wedding. Craig is a consummate professional and we truly enjoyed working with him and his staff. They made our guests feel comfortable and provided a problem and drama free reception experience! We can't recommend them enough!
JAM works with some of the best locations in Philadelphia, and provides a great value. Our wedding and reception took place at Duke Art Gallery in Wallingford, PA. This is a delightful building with unique architectural features and modern amenities. There were so many varied locations on site to take photos - indoors and outdoors. We were so happy to support a local community center that provides a space for art and learning too!
Thank you, JAM, for making our special day unforgettable!

Jess Gulash
February 11 ·

Jeffrey Miller Catering did our wedding yesterday at Duke Art Gallery. Everything was just perfect and, best of all, our guests raved about the food! Craig made it all very easy. We highly recommend them!

Craig!!!
We are ever-grateful to you for helping us execute the most perfect fairytale wedding I could have ever imagined!!! It was truly the best night of our lives and I have never seen so many happy people in one room. I truly appreciate everything you did for us to make it a night to remember. I cant believe it is over! We will be sure to post positive reviews for you.I want to mention that your staff was incredible. The bartenders, the servers, everyone seemed to be on top of their game and I had no complaints at all. Robert was especially great and I appreciated how much energy he had and how quick he was to accommodate Ryan & I when we walked up to the bar! It honestly felt like even the workers were happy to be at our wedding.

Thank you again!
Julie McCann

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Duke Art Gallery in October 2017 and were so so glad we chose to work with Jeffrey Miller Catering. We could not have asked for a more wonderful wedding day and entire planning experience. Craig really goes above and beyond in every aspect of the day. We were so impressed with his attention to detail and knew we did not have to worry at all that everything would run smoothly. It was a pleasure to work with Craig throughout the year of planning because he was always professional and accommodating to our schedule and needs. On the day of, he made sure we were fed, kept on schedule and most importantly, enjoyed ourselves- we are so grateful for that because the day goes by so fast! All the JAM staff were so friendly and attentive. We have received so many compliments from our guests on the food (our favorite was the cake, which was seriously amazing)! We can't recommend working with JAM highly enough. They take so much stress out of the wedding planning process and will help you have an absolutely beautiful wedding.

Justin Woodruff reviewed Jeffrey Miller Catering Co. — 5 star
· June 20 ·
We were married on Saturday June 3, 2017 at the Duke m Art Gallery, in Wallingford PA. JAM and Craig were amazing!! The food and venue combination was perfect, and our guests agreed! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend JAM for their experience, thoroughness, flexibility and overall tastiness! Although I am partial to Duke Art Gallery venue, check it out!

August 26, 2016 ·

We worked with Craig for our wedding and he did a wonderful job. He kept us in the loop with the details and managed our requests with no trouble. We didn't have to worry about anything on our big day and the food was amazing -- rave reviews across the board.

Wallingford Community Arts Center is a hidden gem. It's an Arts and Crafts mansion and art gallery with lots of character and beauty. A perfect venue for a memorable event.

I have been working with Andi at the Duke Art Gallery (AKA Community Arts Center) to plan our September wedding. She has been so responsive and helpful, answering all of my questions promptly. They have been able to accommodate all requests so far - especially for our menu which needs to be modified because I am a vegetarian and my fiance is gluten free. We are so happy with our decision to get married here!

If you want to have a fabulous event that you will always smile when you think back on it, here it is! The Community Arts Center in Wallingford PA with Jeffrey Miller Catering Company. We were sooooo pleased with everything! The entire staff were extremely professional, our wedding planner (Craig) was the best! He was receptive and attentive to all our requests and basically took care of all the organizing and planning so that EVERYTHING went off without a single hitch. Our guests complimented virtually every aspect of the reception: the beautiful mansion with its engaging art work on the walls, the set up, the bright colors (table linens), the service, etc. was fabulous, not to mention the cuisine. Exquisite! The food was not only wonderful but it was very abundant...very generous portions. We highly recommend not only this site but our caterer's entire group: The Jeffrey Miller Catering Co.

The Duke Art Gallery is a beautiful venue and the caterer did a fantastic job. We got married 5 months ago and continually hear from our family and friends about how wonderful our wedding was, especially the venue and the food. The caterer offered a wide variety of options and was accommodating to our guest's array of dietary needs (including gluten and dairy free, vegetarian/vegan and Kosher). The building and grounds were were unique, spacious and beautiful, and were easily able to accommodate our 180 guests.

We were very happy with our experience at the Duke Art Gallery. The space looked absolutely gorgeous (November wedding, we used Buttercup Florals). The food was delicious, Craig was very accommodating, and everything went smoothly on our big day. Would absolutely recommend. Beautiful grounds with a sculpture garden are a plus. In early November we were able to take outdoor photos with some great fall foliage.

Very affordable. Money for the rental goes to support the arts programs there. Plenty of space upstairs or outside to have the ceremony right there too. LOTS to look at and explore outside, makes for great photos. PLENTY of on site parking.

Absolutely fabulous venue and the people invovled were courteous and extremely flexible.

I love how this venue is all about our local culture, from the local artwork featured throughout the property to the local ingredients that made the delicious food. I’m so glad we chose this venue because it really spoke to us as a couple. I was nervous about Tandoori chicken being made far away from an Indian restaurant but the catering team is truly gifted! I loved every bite of every dish, which I did try on that night because I’m a foodie, so I can truly attest to the goodness. The billing process was confusing due to the way the contract is written (with a default price that is much cheaper than actual price and is not reachable) but it’s a known problem that I believe they are already working to ameliorate. We had to utilize the indoor space for cocktail hour due to rain, and that was handled seamlessly! Parking was easy. Service was delightful. The bridal suite was perfect. I also loved that it was highly accessible for my elderly family members who struggle with stairs and cobblestone. The staff was great about showing us an easier path on the fly. Thanks Duke Sculpture Garden and JAM Catering!

Our wedding at the Community Arts Center (now Duke Art Gallery) was absolutely wonderful - everyone commented on the beautiful facility, the unique ambiance, and the delicious food. Craig Zeserman, the representative from Jeffrey A. Miller Catering, was great to work with and helped us every step of the way. Our guests loved the unique artwork on the walls, and the outdoor ceremony (even though our day ended up much chillier than the other fall 2016 weekends!). We couldn't have imagined our wedding at another location.

The Community Arts Center ended up being a fantastic setting for our wedding. Many people complimented us on how great the venue looked that day.