Hagley Museum and Library

Your Special Day Deserves a Special Place!

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

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Amenities

Helpful staff

Guests comfort

Alisha was absolutely amazing. We had a long covid engagement and she remembered requests we made two years ago that I forgot we wanted! She made sure their staff were present enough that we had no issues, but not in the way or distracting from our guests. She didn't mess up my wife's nonbinary pronouns and she supported us in making sure uninvited guests didn't show up anyway. We wanted our "first look" to be at the alter, and she made sure there was no way we could accidentally see each other before then. She was so chill about set up and take down and didn't make us feel rushed. She did everything she could to make our night perfect. Also, Hagley is gorgeous in general and our guests all got guest passes to come back and enjoy the museum another day.

Morgan S.

5.0

Alisha was truly amazing to work with. Between postponing our wedding twice until finally making it to our wedding date (3rd date was a charm), she was so easy to work with and helped us make our day amazing. Hagley is so beautiful, especially in the Fall, and we were so grateful we were able to get our favorite shot despite the flooding and devastation experienced by the river.

Alissa S.

5.0

Mandrés

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

Located in Wilmington, DE, Hagley Museum and Library is a historic wedding venue. Feel mesmerized by its old-fashioned architecture and enchanting grounds. This estate is ideal for outdoor and indoor celebrations, helping you to have the event you’ve always imagined. Today, you and your sweetheart may explore the property and relish in all its services. At the Hagley Museum and Library, you and your partner can say “I do” inside the barn or soda house. The barn offers a rustic charm and a calming atmosphere. The area can accommodate up to 150 loved ones for your wedding ceremony or reception. If you desire a more unique facility, you may host your event in the soda house with approximately 140 friends and family. Outdoors, you can take photographs along the scenic countryside and celebrate under an elegant white tent. The tent is fully versatile and is ideal for grand events with a capacity of up to 250 guests. No matter the space you choose, you can have an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. Step into Hagley Museum and Library and relax while their team helps you. These professionals offer a shuttle service for a day of wedding photos. They also provide ample time for you and your wedding party to rehearse before you walk down the aisle. In addition, they provide equipment, like up to 100 resin chairs, and will ensure every piece of equipment is set up to your liking. For more information about this venue’s perks and spaces, contact their dedicated team today.

69+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

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

Backyard

Barn

Estate

Garden

Historic Venue

Library

Museum

Park

Tented

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Planning

Service Staff

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Meet the team

Mandrés

Special Events Coordinator

Howdy! I'm Mandrés, Special Events Coordinator at Hagley Museum & Library. As the Special Events Coordinator here, I have the privilege of facilitating weddings at one of the most unique and historical venues in the area. Working alongside Jen, I ensure that every couple’s wedding day is seamless and unforgettable - from the first inquiry, all the way to the big day! I’m deeply passionate about Hagley’s charm and rich history, and it’s an honor to share that with each couple, helping to make their wedding as extraordinary as the love they’re celebrating. I’m thrilled to be part of your wedding journey and look forward to making your dream day a reality.

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Courtney W

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Alisha was so helpful and kind! She really made the whole process easy and simple. Everyone we interacted with at Hagley (Bob, Jean, Dan,etc.) did everything they could to make my ...

wedding exactly how I wanted it! ❤️

Morgan S

Alisha was absolutely amazing. We had a long covid engagement and she remembered requests we made two years ago that I forgot we wanted! She made sure their staff were present enou...

gh that we had no issues, but not in the way or distracting from our guests. She didn't mess up my wife's nonbinary pronouns and she supported us in making sure uninvited guests didn't show up anyway. We wanted our "first look" to be at the alter, and she made sure there was no way we could accidentally see each other before then. She was so chill about set up and take down and didn't make us feel rushed. She did everything she could to make our night perfect. Also, Hagley is gorgeous in general and our guests all got guest passes to come back and enjoy the museum another day.

Any questions?

Alissa S

Alisha was truly amazing to work with. Between postponing our wedding twice until finally making it to our wedding date (3rd date was a charm), she was so easy to work with and hel...

ped us make our day amazing. Hagley is so beautiful, especially in the Fall, and we were so grateful we were able to get our favorite shot despite the flooding and devastation experienced by the river.

Kerri B

We were originally supposed to have our wedding in April 2020. Because of the pandemic, we decided to postpone our wedding to April 2021. Hagley was so accommodating, understandin...

g, and sympathetic given the current situation. Hagley Museum & Library is absolutely beautiful. Our guests were blown away with how pretty it is. & it is such a unique place to have a wedding! We had a canon demonstration which is not something you find with every wedding venue and it was wildly entertaining and educational. Our guests absolutely loved that. The staff at Hagley deserve an A+. Planning a wedding in a pandemic was not easy (especially when you're dealing with things like capacity limits and social distancing) but it would have been so much harder without the attentive and communicative staff at Hagley! They made the process of planning a wedding as easy as it could have been given the circumstances. & the wedding day itself went smoothly. Thank you Hagley for being so great!

Lori M

We absolutely loved working with Alisha - she is calm, patient and super responsive. Alisha toured us around the property with honest advice on the advantages of each of the venue...

s. She also provided excellent recommendations for catering companies. Alisha helped us every step of the way, and even followed up after our event. Just seeing her at the reception made us feel everything was taken care of and in good hands. Highly recommend the gorgeous venue, friendly people and overall experience.

Esther R

This was the best venue for a COVID wedding and in general because it's SO flexible. Our original plan was an indoor wedding, but because of COVID, we moved it outside without a pr...

oblem. You can rent a part of the Soda House for cheaper or you can rent the entire building. There are three rooms, one of which is a large auditorium which is wonderful for acoustics. You can have as little people as you want, which worked for us because other venues had minimums. This venue is a canvas where you can have your dream wedding and the estate is gorgeous. Driving into the venue was always a treat since it was so lush and green on the way. You can also rent their shuttle for a small fee so you can take pictures all around their very large grounds. Even though it's a museum, the venue is also secluded and you will not have anyone intrude your party. The cherry on top is the venue coordinator, Alisha, who is so sweet and responsive. The venue is historic and has some rules like no open flames indoors, but she will accommodate as much as she can. The staff is very COVID conscious and they take safety seriously, so we felt we were in good hands. If that didn't convince you, the museum is involved in the community and it's nice knowing that we helped contribute to a well-meaning non-profit (Though the event space itself doesn't feel like a museum, which was also important to us). We are endlessly grateful to the staff and this hidden gem!

Anna S

Gorgeous romantic venue in the park area that’s great for the pictures.(They provide buss for us to get to the picture sides, such as barn, DuPont mention, garden, river) Heather w...

as awesome and easy to work with. Even though she beak her leg badly, that did not stop her to make sure that everything is taking care of.

Abigail T

Absolutely loved the Soda House at Hagley. Wonderful wedding all around. And working with Heather was a breeze. She made everything so easy and answered questions so perfectly. I o...

nly wish she hadn't been on maternity leave during the day of my wedding, her temporary replacement was less than satisfactory, she completely refused to listen to the groom or the minister. But regardless, the venue was amazing, Heather couldn't have been better to work with, and we had a cannon demonstration during cocktail hour! How fun!

Michelle G

My husband and I just got married in the Soda House on the Hagley Museum grounds and we could not be happier with our venue. It was a intimate venue that is rich in history and arc...

hitectural details. One of the reasons we selected Hagley was we could have everything on site. We had our ceremony in the auditorium in Soda House and used the two gallery spaces for dinner and dancing. The entire Hagley staff was great and offered to help us in any way they could during our entire planning process. Our contact was quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had while planning our wedding. We spent the extra money to rent one of the Hagley buses to drive us around the property for photos, which was some of the best money we spent. Hagley provided us with a staff member who knew the grounds well and suggested several places for us to get photos taken. Our guests repeatedly told us they loved our venue and it was nice not to attend a wedding in the typical big ballroom setting. Many of our guests also said they would be coming back to visit the actual Hagley Museum. We would highly recommend Hagley Museum and Library for anyone looking for a unique wedding venue.

Michelle M

My husband and I got married at the Hagley Soda House a few weeks ago and our experience couldn't have been better! We looked at a handful of venues in Delaware and Pennsylvania an...

d immediately knew that this was where we wanted to get married. The Soda House and its surroundings are a great mix of a rustic exterior with a clean modern interior. Our coordinator Heather was amazing - so kind and helpful! She was very quick to answer questions throughout the planning process. And she was there with us the day before and day of the wedding, making sure that everything ran smoothly and even taking over the decorations and set-up so that I could finish getting ready.

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298 Buck Rd, Wilmington, DE

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(302) 658-2400 ext. 304

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