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Updated Mar 06, 2025You Don't Want to Miss These Barn Wedding Venues in Delaware
Discover the idyllic settings that set the stage for unforgettable countryside celebrations.
If you've been dreaming up a rustic and romantic wedding set with a barnyard backdrop and you're looking to get married in the Delaware area, you are in luck. There's no shortage of barn wedding venues in Delaware including quaint countryside estates and sprawling farms that are adorned with modernized historic bars that set the scene for love and nostalgia. Here, we'll whisk you away on a hayride tour of the most enchanting barnyard wedding venues in the state of Delaware.
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The Barn at Cauffiel in Wilmington, Delaware
Nestled in the heart of Wilmington, The Barn at Cauffiel offers a rustic wedding setting surrounded by lush greenery. It's a historic estate, overlooking the Delaware River, that has retained its rural charm through the decades while having been updated with modern amenities. There is no shortage of scenic spots for wedding photos, with pastures and fields in the background and manicured lawns under a gazebo where couples can exchange their "I dos." The event space has high ceilings with wooden beams and ornate chandeliers to set the scene for that rural, barnyard setting.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Vanderwende Acres in Seaford, Delaware
When you picture your barnyard wedding, if you imagine endless land sprawled out in front of you and your guests, Vanderwende Acres is a great option for you. This historic dairy facility has been on a working farm since the early 1930s and has maintained its charm and elegance, coming on the wedding scene in 2019. They offer unmatched hospitality to their clients, are in touch with industry trends and pride themselves in being innovators in their field of expertise.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 200
Pratt Farm Lodge in Smyrna, Delaware
If you're looking to host a small and intimate wedding or even a micro-wedding, Pratt Farm Lodge is a great option. You can book them through AirBnB and enjoy their 18th-century farmhouse and 500 acres of farmland for your wedding celebration. The lodge itself offers four stunning bedrooms with room for up to 15 guests for your closest friends and family. Ask the team about booking out this venue for the entire weekend, allowing you to take the time to truly enjoy this relaxing and secluded setting from a Thursday arrival to a Sunday departure.
Guest Capacity: Up to 100
Ballroom at Windsor - McCarthy Tree Farm in Middletown, Delaware
The Ballroom at Windsor offers a wedding venue experience that seamlessly blends historic country charm with modern, elevated elegance. From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the picturesque surroundings—lush greenery, towering trees and vibrant flowers overlooking the scenic C&D canal. Their ballroom and pub is crafted from reclaimed 100-year-old beams sourced from a local mill and features 19th-century windows that flood the space with natural light. The barn wedding reception venue in Delaware also offers a wedding pavilion, cocktail hour pavilion, custom benches, tables, chairs and a custom fireplace to enhance the atmosphere.
Guest Capacity: Up to 150
The Edge 18 in Newark, Delaware
Located near the capital of Delaware in Middleton, this barn wedding venue in Delaware is known for its rustic charm and stunning views. The Edge 18 is easily accessible for out-of-town guests, with multiple international airports nearby and plenty of hotel accommodations. It's ideal for a small wedding since it holds up to 120 guests, but it offers full-on country charm with multiple space locations to choose from to host your events.
Guest Capacity: Up to 120
Hopkins Heartland in Lewes, Delaware
Hopkins Heartland is certainly a wedding venue to check out if you're looking in the Delaware area and are imagining a barn wedding. Run by a 5th generation dairy farmer with a passion for historic restoration, this venue offers two gorgeous event spaces, Honey Bee and Covered Bridge, which give you free rein to design the wedding of your dreams.
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Guest Capacity: Up to 250
Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, Delaware
This historic, two-story stone barn seamlessly blends Delaware's rich past with modern amenities that set the stage for a wedding. Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park is located in a picturesque state park in northern Delaware and offers a collection of unique cultural artifacts within its contemporary multifunctional space. The center's galleries showcase the Delaware Folk Art Collection and offer spacious reception and meeting rooms, including a large banquet room and a serene courtyard for outdoor events. It offers accommodations for up to 250 guests and can host events any day of the week between the hours of 9 am and 11 pm. Mark off your venue booking checklist with rentals including indoor furniture, and preferred vendors for outdoor tents and furniture.
Guest Capacity: Up to 250
King Cole Farm in Dover, Delaware
If you need the space for a large wedding but are craving the intimate feel of a barnyard wedding, King Cole Farm has you covered. It's been passed down through the same family for multiple generations and features 500 acres with multiple event spaces for your wedding weekend. You and your close family and friends can also stay at their Main House, which has bedrooms, a kitchen, dining space and a living room. The Delaware barn wedding venue offers both weekday and weekend packages that include the residence, gazebo courtyard and more.
Guest Capacity: 250 seated or 500 cocktail-style
Brittingham Farms in Millsboro, Delaware
Here's another barn wedding venue that can host more than 300 of your friends and family. Brittingham Farms is owned and run by the Brittingham family themselves on a working lavender farm, with all of the rustic charm you could ask for from a barn wedding venue in Delaware. It's been in the family since the 1930s and offers several locations for your wedding event. Their lavender field offers a tent space with electricity and water—you just have to hire a caterer and other necessary vendors to host your event.
Guest Capacity: 300+
Bellevue Hall in Wilmington, Delaware
Originally known as Woolton Hall, what is now Bellevue Hall is a stunning rustic wedding venue dating back to the mid-1800s that features towering column entrances, lush formal gardens and sprawling lawns. The indoor venue is the definition of refined luxury, offering elaborate marble fireplaces, a sophisticated wood-paneled library and an enormous central foyer complete with a grand staircase that sets the stage for unforgettable wedding photos. If you're seeking an outdoor wedding, they offer a tent that seats 250 guests. It's just minutes from I-95 and across the Pennsylvania border.
Guest Capacity: Up to 250
The Farmhouse in Wilmington, Delaware
The Farmhouse offers a tranquil and secluded setting for a barn wedding with a historic barn, manicured gardens and scenic outdoor spaces that create an idyllic atmosphere for couples to exchange vows in front of their friends and family. They offer all-inclusive wedding packages—so there's less you have to worry about—and have an outdoor wooden pergola where you can say your "I dos." The Farmhouse has several indoor settings to host your reception, with expansive windows that offer tons of natural light. The plated meals feature classics such as filet mignon and Scottish salmon and packages come with a premium bar selection with beer, wines and spirits.
Guest Capacity: Up to 190
