Where Art and Love Create Fairytale Moments

The Duke Sculpture Garden at Dixon Mansion is a Delaware County garden wedding venue in Wallingford, PA, accommodating up to 220 guests on a historic estate. The four-acre landscaped grounds feature a Rapunzel stone tower, sweeping manicured lawns, and the Main Building, built in 1899.

Inside, a 3,100-square-foot gallery features oak floors, soaring exposed rustic beams, and beautiful lighting. The air-conditioned gallery provides a distinctive setting for wedding receptions, surrounded by artwork and the historic character of the mansion.

Event Spaces & Capacity

• Art Gallery — 3,100 Square Feet: An airy reception space featuring oak floors, exposed beams, beautiful lighting, and rotating art exhibitions.

• Historic Ballroom: A 19th-century ballroom offering an indoor ceremony option and a beautiful alternative for inclement weather.

• Sculpture Garden & Lawn: Four acres of landscaped grounds featuring the Rapunzel stone tower, sculptures, and manicured lawns for outdoor ceremonies, cocktail hours, and wedding photographs.

• Private Getting-Ready Suites: Two separate suites provide comfortable spaces for wedding preparations.

Maximum wedding capacity: 220 guests.

Catering & Bar Service

Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group provides full-service onsite catering, event planning, and management at Duke Sculpture Garden.

Couples can customize their wedding menus with creative cuisine and beverage selections, along with food, beverage, and décor rental packages.

One particularly memorable feature is the outdoor wood-fired cob pizza oven. Guests can enjoy handcrafted pizza while strolling the gardens during cocktail hour. An outdoor firepit adds another inviting gathering spot as the celebration continues into the evening.

Why Couples Love Duke Sculpture Garden

• Historic estate setting: The Dixon Mansion dates to 1899 and offers distinctive architectural character.

• Rapunzel stone tower: A fairytale-inspired feature for outdoor ceremonies and wedding portraits.

• Art-filled reception space: A 3,100-square-foot gallery with oak floors, exposed beams, and changing exhibitions.

• Indoor and outdoor ceremonies: Multiple options for exchanging vows.

• Garden cocktail hours: Manicured lawns, sculptures, and a wood-fired pizza oven.

• Private getting-ready suites: Two dedicated spaces for wedding preparations.

• Accessibility and comfort: ADA-compliant accessibility and air conditioning throughout.

• Onsite parking: Approximately 55 parking spaces, additional overflow parking, and accessible parking spaces.

Explore Duke Sculpture Garden’s open dates on PartySpace, and inquire about planning your celebration in Wallingford, Delaware County.