Special Event Venues in Coastal Delaware
Delaware’s Cape Region offers dozens of unique locations for receptions. Whether your guest list includes 20 or 200, the perfect place awaits...
BETHANY BEACH
The Addy Sea
99 Ocean View Parkway
302-539-3707 or 800-418-6764
Step back in time to an era when weddings were intimate, relaxed and exquisite. The Addy Sea bed and breakfast offers oceanfront elegance combined with Victorian charm. On-site chef and wedding planner.
Bear Trap Dunes
Clubhouse Drive
302-537-5600
The Dunes Room at Bear Trap is a great place for a wedding reception. The clubhouse provides an elegant setting with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views. Bear Trap also has an array of picturesque locations for wedding ceremonies and a gorgeous lawn off the Dunes Room that is perfect for a classy tent. Bear Trap’s team of event specialists is available to plan every detail, from menu customization to theme and décor conception. Go to www.beartrapdunes.com.
Bethany Beach Ocean Suites & 99 Sea Level
99 Hollywood St.
302-539-3200 Ext. 453
Oceanfront location combined with skilled culinary and event-planning teams stand to make dreams come true. For information email aridgeway@bboceansuites.com.
DEWEY BEACH
Hyatt Place
1301 Coastal Highway
302-581-3311
The complete wedding experience - ceremonies on the beach or bay and celebrations in style at the Lighthouse Cove and room accommodations at the Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach. Stunning views of Rehoboth Bay and professional event planning sure to make your special day unique and amazing.
Indian River Life-Saving Station
Delaware Seashore State Park
302-227-6991
The Indian River Life-Saving Station is a unique wedding and reception site. Located south of Dewey Beach within the Delaware Seashore State Park, the museum is an authentic 1876 United States Life-Saving Station and a beautifully restored historic site. To the east there is the picturesque Atlantic; to the west is the sunset and Rehoboth Bay. The museum has beach access via a private pedestrian dune crossing. Caterers are required to be registered with Delaware State Parks, and a list of those already certified is available.
Ivy and Northbeach
Dagsworthy Ave. and Rehoboth Bay
Dewey Beach
302-227-3888
Bayfront event venue Ivy and adjacent restaurant and bar Northbeach offer panoramic views of the bay, private beach areas for seating and attention to detail in the great resort town of Dewey Beach. Go to www.deweybeachweddings.com for more information, including menu packages.
DOVER
Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal St.
302-674-2111, Ext. 101
Biggs Museum of American Art provides a unique and intimate backdrop for all your special wedding events, including weddings, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. Go to www.biggsmuseum.org for more information.
Maple Dale Country Club
180 Maple Dale Circle
302-674-4951, Ext. 5
A beautiful, scenic location in central Delaware, Maple Dale Country Club features elegant banquet rooms and attentive service. Custom-designed menus and off-site catering is available. Venue also features and outdoor veranda for a ceremony and/or reception. Membership is not required to host an event. Go to www.mapledalecc.com for more information.
GEORGETOWN
CHEER Community Center
20520 Sand Hill Road
302-854-2892
CHEER’s Community Center is located on Sand Hill Road in Georgetown. Cheer Hospitality Division will help guide you every step of the way to create a fairytale wedding reception. The banquet hall may be broken down into two or three smaller spaces to accommodate a ceremony and reception. Lighthouse Catering is the exclusive caterer for all events at the center. See www.cheerde.com for prices and more information.
Marvel Carriage Museum
510 S. Bedford St.
302-855-9660
The Lynch Building is decorated with a collection of antiques and has a dining hall to suit a large number of guests. It has played host to wedding receptions, graduation parties and anniversary parties.
Mulligan’s Pointe
22426 Sussex Pines Road
302-856-2601
Mulligan’s Pointe (formerly Sussex Pines Country Club) offers a variety of ways to celebrate. Whether the occasion is an intimate reunion, a classic golf course wedding, a lively reception or a laid-back corporate event, consider the natural rustic beauty of the Rooms at the Pointe.
LEWES
American Legion Post 17
113 American Legion Road
302-645-1751
The Legion has an outdoor pavilion that can accommodate up to 200 people to celebrate your special event. We can make recommendations for local food/catering and entertainment. The Post provides tables and chairs, and the pavilion may be decorated. Call for for more information on member and nonmember rental rates.
The Covered Bridge Inn
30249 Fisher Road
302-542-9605
A historic dairy barn event center nestled in the middle of expansive bucolic farmland provides the setting for rustic, elegant weddings. Go to www.thecoveredbridgeinn.com for more information.
Fort Miles Museum
Cape Henlopen State Park
302-542-3305
Panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay are accommodated by a 10,000 sq. ft. facility for social events or weddings. Guests will enjoy the state-of-the-art facility offering indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Inn at Canal Square
122 Market St., Lewes
302-644-3377
Located waterfront in the heart of Lewes, The Inn at Canal Square provides a picturesque waterfront setting. Wedding packages include wedding and/or reception space, tables, chairs, linens, an onsite coordinator and preferred rates for overnight guests.
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
213 Anglers Road
302-645-6888
Celebrate your special occasion in the Lewes Room, where Irish Eyes’ professional staff will help put together wedding packages to fit your individual style, taste and budget. From 50 to 200-plus guests, The Lewes Room offers full on- and off-site coordination as well as a list of preferred vendors from which to choose. Go to www.irisheyespub.com for more information.
Lewes Senior Center
310 Nassau Park Road
302-645-9293
The Lewes Senior Center can accommodate multiple seating styles for up to 215 guests. Full commercial kitchen available to caterer. Call for payment and rate details.
Nassau Valley Vineyards
32165 Winery Way, Nassau Commons
302-645-9463
Several different spaces are available at Nassau Valley Vineyards. The facility has no in-house catering service, however a list of preferred caterers is available and outside caterers must be approved by the Nassau Valley event coordinator. Limited kitchen facilities are available.
The Virden Conference and Retreat Center at the University of Delaware
700 Pilottown Road, Lewes
302-645-4100
The Virden Center at the University of Delaware can accommodate approximately 200 guests. As part of the UD Conference Services, the Virden Retreat Center offers an exceptional venue for social events, retreats, weddings and small meetings. For more information, go to conferences.udel.edu/lewes-campus.
LONG NECK
The Clubhouse at Baywood Greens
Route 24
302-945-8884
The Clubhouse at Baywood Greens offers a beautiful outdoor garden complete with luscious flower beds, stunning entrance for the bridal party, a formal altar and picturesque views of the 18th green. Baywood also offers a use of its attractively appointed ballroom. Several wedding package dining menus are available, as well as a number of à la carte menus, personalized menus and a children’s menu. Go to www.baywoodgreens.com for more information.
Long Neck CHEER Center
The Shoppes at Long Neck
26089 Long Neck Road, Unit 5
302-945-3551
The CHEER Center at Long Neck (Pelican Cove) is one of the largest facilities in the area. The main room can accommodate 150 people seated banquet style or more than 200 seated auditorium style. The facility is available evenings and weekends. Beautifully decorated, the room can be directly lit from overhead, or with indirect lighting around the walls for added ambiance. A centrally located fireplace, dance floor, state-of-the-art sound system, catering and arrangements for bar services are also available. Smaller rooms are also available.
MILLSBORO
Independence Hall
23767 Samuel Adams Circle
302-645-2222
Surrounded by the distinctive homes of Independence, this elegant space features a ballroom, banquet space and much more. Options are seemingly endless, and include a ballroom, lounge, card room, dressing rooms and more.
Indian River Senior Center
214 Irons Ave.
302-934-8839
The banquet hall at the Indian River Senior Center will accommodate up to 200 guests for all occasions, including wedding receptions.Facility equipped with a state-of-the-art kitchen.
John and Elsie Williams Conference Center
105 State St., Millsboro
302-856-5400, Ext. 3340
The Williams Conference Center is a graceful and private setting for indoor and outdoor functions in downtown Millsboro. The former home of Sen. John J. Williams and his wife Elsie is now owned and managed as a conference center by the Delaware Technical & Community College Owens Campus. Catering is arranged by the facility user and requests are processed through the Delaware Technical & Community College catering service.
Millsboro Civic Center
322 Wilson Hwy.
302-934-6777
The Millsboro Civic Center’s amenities include a built-in stage, conference rooms and full catering kitchen with commercial stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, dishes, flatware, dishwasher, ice machine and coffee maker. Alcoholic beverages are permitted. Long tables and folding chairs are supplied. Catering and facility set-up are managed by the facility user. Go to www.millsboro.org for more information.
Millsboro Fire Company
109 E. State St.
302-934-5677
A renovation and expansion of the Millsboro Fire Company in 2002 included the addition of a spacious meeting facility with ample parking. The hall features a large full-service catering kitchen with four ovens, dishes, linens, coffee maker, microwave, deep fryer, warmers, dishwasher, ice machine and moveable tables. Alcoholic beverages are permitted inside the facility.
Oak Orchard-Riverdale American Legion Post 28
31768 Legion Road
302-945-1673
The American Legion Post 28 is available for receptions up to 135. Rental fee for members of the Post is $150. Fee for nonmembers is $250. A cash bar is provided. Only in-house catering is permitted (outside desserts permitted). Tables and chairs provided, as well as on-site supervision during the event. Hall rental is four hours for all events. Receptions may not last past 11 p.m.
MILTON
Lavender Fields
18864 Coolspring Road
684-1514
Beautiful country setting, surrounded by fields of beautiful lavender in a working lavender farm. Let Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor make your wedding an event to remember. Available for wedding ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, anniversaries, engagement parties and more. Go to www.lavenderfieldsde.com for more information.
Mansion Farm Inn
26285 Broadkill Rd.
Milton, DE 19968
302.664.2540
Historic Mansion Farm Inn offers the ideal countryside setting yet close to the beach for your small intimate wedding. Go to www.mansionfarminn.com for more information.
The Rookery (Two locations)
The Rookery North – 6152 Rehoboth Blvd., Milford
302-422-9745
The Rookery – South – 27052 Broadkill Rd., Milton
302-684-3103
The Rookery’s two locations - in Milford and Milton - each feature full, on-site reception services including buffets, plated meal and food stations. Services are tailored to meet your needs and budget. Contact the corresponding event coordinators for your special day.
The Milton Theatre
110 Union St.
302-684-3038
The Milton Theatre is a historic building with old-world charm. The flexible space can accommodate up to 170 seated guests. The building features multiple locations including: bar, private dressing area, flexible main floor seating, stage, projection system, lighting, sound system, and more.
OCEAN VIEW
Big Fish Grill Raw Bar & Events
30415 Cedar Neck Road
302-829-8163
Full-service catering for up to 125 guests is what you’ll find at Big Fish Grill in Ocean View. Enjoy casual to upscale dining and custom menus. Go to www.bigfishoceanview.com for more information.
REHOBOTH BEACH
Atlantic Sands
101 N. Boardwalk
302-227-2511
The Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center provides the ideal setting for events ranging from intimate gatherings to grand affairs. From sunrise to sunset, our ocean-front hotel provides the perfect beach ceremony seascape. Your reception will follow in our Swan Ballroom with its soaring ceilings and sweeping ocean views. Our award-winning chefs and banquet staff will create and serve bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and/or wedding receptions. All-inclusive packages available. Overnight rooms include spacious oceanfront bridal suites with jetted tubs and suites.
Big Chill Beach Club
Southern corner of Indian River Inlet and Atlantic Ocean
202842-3331
Rooftop restaurant with stunning views of the ocean at the Seashore State Park South Side Beach area. Upper deck event tent is ideal for weddings and special events with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and romantic sunsets over the Indian River Bay. Events up to 200 guests. Catering by The Pantry at Nage. Go to www.bigchillbeachclub.com for more information.
Big Fish Grill
20298 Coastal Highway
227-3474
Award-winning seafood restaurant features new banquet room with seating for up to 125 guests. Go to www.bigfishgrill.com for more information.
Boardwalk Plaza Hotel/Victoria’s
The Boardwalk at Olive Avenue
302-227-7169
Banquet halls at Boardwalk Plaza provide charming Victorian décor and a glorious view of the ocean, beach and Boardwalk. Events are catered by chefs at Victoria’s and include the restaurant’s elegant tableware. A variety of plated and buffet menus and beverage programs offer the bride and groom a varied selection for receptions or rehearsal dinners. Hall fee is based on the package selected. Sales managers and food and beverage managers are onsite to coordinate the function from start to finish. Group rates for wedding guests are also available.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
19113 Coastal Highway
302-645-7766
Fairfield Inn & Suites offers a modern banquet space for receptions, cocktail parties and ceremonies at its convenient Route 1 location near Rehoboth Beach.
Rehoboth Beach Country Club
221 West Side Drive
302-227-3811
The Rehoboth Beach Country Club is located directly on Rehoboth Bay. View spectacular sunsets from the ballroom situated on the second floor. Onsite event and wedding coordinator assists with planning from start to finish. A club member sponsor is required for booking. Outside ceremonies on the lawn makes this venue an all-inclusive beach wedding spot.
Village Improvement Association
Cottage By The Sea
415 North Boardwalk
Rehoboth Beach
227-1631
Nestled in the dunes on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk next to the Henlopen Hotel and just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, the VIA features a newly remodeled clubhouse and deck available for all types of events from wedding receptions to private parties. Space can accommodate up to 125 people. Go to www.rehobothbeachvia.org for details.
SALISBURY, MD.
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
410-548-4900, Ext. 125
Wicomico Civic Center offers a large space for weddings, receptions, engagement parties and more with in-house catering by Encore. Go to www.wicomicociviccenter.org for more information.
