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Updated Oct 14, 202412 Small Wedding Venues in Delaware Picked Just for You
Say "I do" at one of our favorite intimate spots in the First State.
When it comes to planning a small wedding, you might want to look to one of the nation's smallest states for your venue search. The options for small wedding venues in Delaware are plentiful and each venue comes with its own charms. While many of Delaware's intimate wedding venues happen to be near the beach—and who wouldn't want to take advantage of the state's nearly 400 miles of coastline—there are so many cozy estate and barn venues ideal for weddings in fall and winter too. Keep reading and discover your perfect small wedding venue in this tiny but mighty state.
Cobalt Manor in Smyrna, Delaware
If your idea for an elegant celebration with a small group of loved ones involves a historical mansion, then look to Cobalt Manor to host your nuptials. Hold your ceremony in the 19th-century manor's garden, surrounded by trees and greenery, then enjoy cocktails on the neighboring patio or in the Saloon, a small space with a built-in bar and crystal chandelier. For the smallest of groups, move to the Cobalt Room—a vibrantly painted space with high ceilings and a crystal chandelier—for your reception and enjoy a dinner prepared by the venue's in-house culinary team.
Guest Capacity: Up to 100 guests
Big Chill Beach Club in Bethany Beach, Delaware
For a wedding as relaxed as its name, plan your day at Big Chill Beach Club—an oceanfront restaurant with a low-key, playful vibe. The beachy small wedding venue in Delaware offers two distinct options for small weddings: The South Bar, which seats 20 to 40 guests, and the Sunset Lounge, an event space overlooking the Atlantic that accommodates up to 75. Plus, with a wedding at a restaurant like this one you can expect mouthwatering fare with menu options that include coconut shrimp appetizers, chicken tacos and sliders.
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Guest Capacity: 25-75 guests
Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View, Delaware
Bear Trap Dunes, a country club located in the coastal town of Ocean View, has a gorgeous clubhouse that's made for small weddings. The clubhouse features floor-to-ceiling windows that pour in light and showcase the verdant setting. The venue for small weddings in Delaware also has a number of outdoor ceremony sites out on the grounds and you can host your reception outside under a tent too.
Guest Capacity: Up to 100 guests
Emma's Pond at Judge Morris Estate in Newark, Delaware
Emma's Pond at Judge Morris Estate is an 18th-century fieldstone mansion located within White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, Delaware. The acres of grounds feature lawns, a pond, gardens and a courtyard, with plenty of areas for a peaceful and intimate outdoor wedding ceremony. Continue the party al fresco under a tent, or head inside the home for dinner and dancing with up to 35.
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Guest Capacity: Indoors: Up to 35 guests; Tented: Up to 125 guests
The Canalside Inn in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
The Canalside Inn is the perfect venue for couples who want to spend an entire weekend with loved ones. Simply reserve all of the boutique hotel's 13 rooms for your wedding guests and the property is yours. The inn is located on a canal near the city of Lewes and a short walk from Rehoboth Beach and has indoor event space for up to 40 guests, as well as outdoor ceremony and reception areas for up to 100. You and your guests can also rent out the property's party bus which comes with a private chauffeur and fits up to 26 passengers.
Guest Capacity: Up to 100 guests
The Farmhouse in Wilmington, Delaware
For a small but versatile wedding venue in Wilmington, check out The Farmhouse. The all-inclusive venue offers four acres of grounds and gardens for outdoor ceremonies, as well as backdrops like a dramatic willow tree or a stunning wooden pergola. Inside the 19th-century farmhouse, there's an airy main hall, an indoor lounge and bar and getting-ready areas for the wedding party. Use the farmhouse's wrap-around deck and patio for your ceremony, cocktail hour or small reception.
Guest Capacity: Up to 190 guests
Ballroom at Windsor in Middletown, Delaware
Embrace rustic elegance at the Ballroom at Windsor, located on a working Christmas tree farm. The inside of the venue includes a first-floor ballroom with a custom fireplace, 12-foot ceilings and floors made from century-old reclaimed wood, as well as a cozy pub with a custom-made bar and booth seating. Outside you'll find a gorgeous ceremony pavilion as well as a cocktail pavilion that can accommodate up to 50 guests for your Delaware wedding.
Guest Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Hilton Wilmington/Christiana in Newark, Delaware
At the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana, you have your choice of several indoor and outdoor venues, plus the hotel's packages include everything from wedding cake to flowers to butler services and more. The hotel's outdoor spaces include a courtyard with a gazebo, fountain and gardens as well as a snug patio with views to a pond and direct access to the smaller of two ballrooms. La Chameleon Ballroom, which accommodates up to 82 guests for wedding receptions, showcases sightlines to the pond and features French doors to the patio too.
Guest Capacity: Up to 170 guests
Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington, Delaware
This enchanting 19th-century estate is made for small fairytale-meets-rustic weddings in Delaware. The Hagley Museum and Library features several unique spaces that can be used as part of your day. In addition to its meadows, gardens and lawns the small wedding venue in Wilmington, Delaware includes The Soda House, a unique 1888 structure that hosts up to 100 for your reception, as well as a barn that accommodates up to 150.
Guest Capacity: Up to 150 guests
The Barn at Cauffiel in Wilmington, Delaware
The view of the Delaware River is just one of many things that make The Barn at Cauffiel shine. The historical estate is composed of a rustic barn that seats up to 200, plus a brick house with sun porches, a parlor and an intimate dining room that hosts small receptions. The venue, which sits in Bellevue State Park about 25 minutes from Philadelphia, also comes equipped with an on-site event planner and getting-ready rooms.
Guest Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Dupont Country Club and Brantwyn Estate in Wilmington, Delaware
Dupont Country Club and Brantwyn Estate is a brick mansion set on Dupont Country Club's 60 acres in Delaware's Brandywine Valley. Directly outside the house, you'll find lawns and a formal garden, which make for great photo backdrops, and the inside of the two-floor mansion features several elegant rooms that can host all parts of your day. The Pierce Library, for instance, makes for a swanky space to enjoy cocktail hour with a small group or get ready with your wedding party, while the sunny Copeland Conservatory could be used for an indoor ceremony or reception.
Guest Capacity: Up to 160 guests
Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park in Wilmington, Delaware
As a small barn venue without much of a rustic feel, Blue Ball Barn is unexpected. In addition to its galleries that house Delaware Folk Art (perfect for roaming around during cocktail hour), the concrete and steel barn houses several event spaces, including rooms that accommodate up to 40 guests as well as a larger banquet room. The venue also has a peaceful courtyard that's ideal for those looking for an outdoor ceremony space.
Guest Capacity: Up to 250
