Cairnwood Estate

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,200 for off-peak dates, and $5,800 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 230 seated guests

About this venue

For over a century, Cairnwood has been hosting wedding receptions within its halls. The tradition began with John and Gertrude Pitcairn opening their home for a marriage celebration in 1896. Today, the Estate is available for sit-down dinners with 200 guests or an opulent stations-style event for up to 275. The graciousness of the Estate provides a setting that departs from the ordinary with endless indoor and outdoor possibilities. The distinguished architecture, terraces, grand staircase, balconies, and flowering gardens inspire couples to welcome guests into their own spacious mansion for a unique and memorable celebration.

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Seated guest capacity

  • 230

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
1005 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009

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The Great Hall

Host cocktail hour in the the heart of the house.

The heart of the house is the Great Hall with a ceiling soaring two stories high, a massive carved stone fireplace, an elegant staircase, and pilasters with ionic capitals. Three Roman arches frame French doors accessing the flagstone terrace and sprawling lawn. The barrel vaulted ceiling is reminiscent of the New York Public Library’s famous Astor Hall, which Carrère and Hastings designed in 1897.

Guest capacity

Up to 70 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

670

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

- Dimmers for customized lighting - Optional oak dance floor for dancing

Available services that can be provided by Cairnwood Estate

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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  • Fairytale Venue

    •Verified review
    •Karli K.•Sep 13, 2024

    The team at Cairnwood was great to work with from our first tour til our wedding day. They are very helpful with finding additional vendors including hotel blocks and shuttles. We had the wedding of our dreams thanks to this venue!

  • Step back into time at this grand estate.

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    •Feastivities Events•Jul 8, 2020

    After catering 721 weddings and events at Cairnwood, we still get goosebumps! We love watching the guests experience the spectacular grounds and mansion of this historic property.

  • A Wonderful Venue

    •Verified review
    •Liz Shockley•Jul 6, 2020

    We can't recommend Cairnwood enough! As a vendor partner, we have worked closely with Shannon and the Cairnwood team for many years. They are wonderful to work with and the venue is stunning.

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