Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Situated out of Wilmington, DE, The Barn at Cauffiel is a barn wedding venue. The estate offers a rustic setting for every celebration, surrounded by vast greenery and overlooking the Delaware River. For couples picturing a party under the stars or a traditional barn reception, there is plenty to choose from at this charming spot.
Originally built in the 1920s, this historic property has retained its rural atmosphere while also offering convenience and accessibility. The location itself offers a number of scenic spots that are perfect for photo opportunities. Endless views of the surrounding pastures and fields provide an authentic agricultural backdrop to any occasion. Couples looking to exchange vows in the great outdoors can do so on The Barn at Cauffiel’s manicured lawns. Newlyweds and 175 guests can enjoy the celebrations under a gazebo and towering trees. Once the heartfelt vows are exchanged, guests can make their way inside the barn event space. With a high ceiling, wooden beams, ornate chandeliers, and hanging bistro lighting, this space will provide couples with a country wedding they have always dreamed of!
The dedicated team at The Barn at Cauffiel would love to welcome couples to their dream celebration. While planning every special day, the on-site event planner can help ensure that it looks and runs exactly how the guests want it to. Jeffrey Miller Catering is on hand to create delicious dishes tailored to every couple's tastes. Event rentals such as tables, chairs, and decor can be provided by this venue. For the convenience of overnight visitors, there are seven lovely lodgings available. What's more, The Barn a Cauffiel has ample parking and get-ready rooms for soon-to-be-weds.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$700
Ceremony:
$500
Bar services:
$25 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Jun and Sept-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Park
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Robyn Bell
Manager
Robyn has been involved with the wedding and event industry in various capacities for years now; and associated with JAM for the past eight. He prides himself on his ability to produce masterful weddings and events specific to each client. Robyn has earned a wonderful reputation for service and creativity that have become his hallmark; incorporating current trends to articulate your vision. You will certainly benefit from his creative interpretation of your ideas, his passion for flawless events and his dynamic sense of style.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0
12 reviews
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Cauffiel House, managed by JAM Catering, is a dream venue with vintage charm and exquisite architecture. The barn on the property and the 7-bedroom house offer the best of both worlds for weddings. Reviewers praise the helpful staff and beautiful surroundings, with guests citing it as the best wedding venue they had experienced. The inclusive package, from ceremony to reception, along with JAM's catering services, makes it a top choice for couples seeking a stress-free and memorable wedding experience.
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Scout O
5.0
10/25/2024
Our wedding at Cauffiel House was a dream come true and I couldn't be more appreciative of the JAM Catering team. Aside from their amazing food, they have an incredible ability to streamline the wedding process and make planning as easy as possible. Something I would recommend for anyone hiring JAM is to take advantage of their in-house vendors if it fits your vision/budget. We ended up using JAM's floral division, Buttercup, for our flowers and they really took my vision and went above and beyond. We also used the recommended DJ as well (Schaffer Sound) and they were amazing. Overall, everyone on the Jeffery Miller team worked together to create the best day possible for us and that alleviated so much of my stress since I didn't have to be the coordinator between all the vendors. Over 10 of our guests from ages 24-70 came up to me after our wedding and said this was by far the best wedding (and best wedding food) they'd ever experienced. I could go on forever about how grateful I am for them but Jeffrey Miller Catering is unlike any other wedding caterer/business in the area. Their motto "by hand, with heart" is really true and you could feel it in every part of business. I'm already looking for my next event to plan with them!!
Christyn B
4.0
6/23/2024
"We toured many venues, but Cauffiel House stood out. The beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens, along with the romantic gazebo, offer an enchanting backdrop for our outdoor ceremony. The restored Pennsylvania bank barn adds a rustic-elegant touch that perfectly fits our wedding vibe. The location, 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia, is perfect for us, and the views of the Delaware River is simply lovely. Veronica helped us tour both Bellevue and Cauffiel, but Cauffiel felt more quaint and intimate for our 100-person wedding, and we liked the all-inclusive packages which include food, drinks, and planning services with lots of options for upgrades for an additional fee. Our coordinator, Madeline, has been extremely helpful and knowledgeable throughout the planning process and we are looking forward to our fall wedding at Cauffiel!
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Michael M
5.0
6/08/2024
Cauffiel House is the dream venue! Its vintage charm and exquisite architecture make it a standout. The beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens, and cute gazebo offer an enchanting backdrop for our outdoor ceremony. The restored Pennsylvania bank barn adds a rustic-elegant touch that perfectly fits our wedding vibe. Veronica's tour of Cauffiel House and Bellevue Hall made us feel at home, and since booking we have been assigned a new coordinator, Madeline, who has been kind and attentive.
Haley R
5.0
5/17/2024
The barn at cauffiel is such an amazing venue. I am planning my dream wedding and the wedding coordinators and staff have all been so helpful and amazing. Between the barn on the properties and the 7 bedroom house you get the best of both worlds! Highly recommend this venue along with JAM catering.
Shauna C
5.0
5/02/2024
The Barn at Cauffiel was the first and only venue I toured before knowing that’s where I wanted my big day. I had a special feeling about both the venue and staff and boy was I right. Everyone that I have worked with have been phenomenal, the venue is beautiful, and food delicious!
Caroline B
5.0
11/06/2022
Robyn has been wonderful to work with since we first scheduled our tour of this amazing Jeffrey A. Miller Catering venue. She is warm, friendly, and knowledgeable (and if she doesn’t know the answer, she will get back to you when she does). Out of all the venues we toured, we felt like Robyn really cared about us and our experience. Don’t overlook this hidden gem which is close to Philadelphia and South Jersey!
Thomas G
5.0
11/15/2021
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!
Marie P
5.0
10/13/2021
We had planned our daughters wedding since 2019, It was all set for 10/3/2020 then covid hit. JAM catering let us reschedule to 9/18/2021. Tom and his team made everything run smooth. The grounds, house and barn are beautiful. It was top notch treatment and service. I highly recommend renting the house for the weekend. The flowers were breathtaking from their team of florists at Buttercup. My daughter's vision was brought to life. I wish we could go back and do this day again to enjoy it again.
Jonathan R
5.0
9/28/2021
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!
Bethany P
5.0
9/18/2021
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.
Bethany P
5.0
4/03/2021
Working with Jeffery A Miller (JAM) catering and Tom (the Cauffiel Estate 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.
Austin R
5.0
7/22/2020
We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here, and I couldn't recommend it more. The food was fantastic and very well priced! Everyone loved it! The venue was BEAUTIFUL. Perfectly appointed. Clean. And we had an AMAZING view of the Delaware River in the background. It was probably only 1/8th of a mile away. The grounds are also gorgeous. Although we just had our rehearsal dinner here (with 38 people) this venue would accommodate, and be perfect, for a wedding as well. It is totally quaint. Five-star reviews on everything for this location. And the best part is that Tom will be your right-hand man throughout the planning process, and he is a JOY to work with. He made the planning fun...and that seemed almost impossible given our COVID situation.
Lastly, I should mention that the Cauffiel house has 7 incredible bedrooms. We rented out the house for 2 nights. The bridesmaids stayed here and they LOVED it. It was ridiculously reasonable in terms of cost (more cost-effective than hotel rooms for sure) and absolutely elegant. Hardwood floors. Big, beautiful wood trim. Plush beds. Perfectly decorated. Pretty furniture. Newly renovated and clean. Air Conditioning. It could not have been more perfect. You will not go wrong by choosing to have your bridal party or guests stay here.
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