About This Vendor
Mid-Atlantic's Premier Wedding Destination
Lighthouse Cove Event Center is a beach side wedding venue located in Dewey Beach, Delaware, that serves Dover, Wilmington and the Delmarva beaches. Ideal for destination and beach wedding ceremonies and receptions, Lighthouse Cove Event Center is surrounded by breathtaking views of the Rehoboth Bay and just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. The talented event specialists and experienced sales team at Lighthouse Cove Event Center will assist you in turning all of your wedding dreams into a reality.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Hotel, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Lighthouse Cove Event Center Reviews
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We could not be happier with our wedding at the Lighthouse Cove Event Center. My husband and I got married on June 25, 2022. We had our ceremony on the bayside beach and our reception in the Sunset Room. Lisa and her staff really made our weddi...
ng weekend so special. From the considerate surprises throughout the weekend to the attentive service, we were truly able to relax and just enjoy the entire weekend. We booked our wedding at the Lighthouse Cove Event Center after our first tour of the venue. The water views are stunning, the on-site hotel is perfect for guests, and the central Dewey Beach location is ideal! Plus, we knew that we wanted to work with Lisa and her wonderful staff! She was so helpful and reassuring during the entire process. We even had an issue with our original florist just a few weeks before our wedding and Lisa kept us calm and put us in contact with a different vendor who really brought our entire vision to life.
We couldn’t have done this without her! Our guests are still talking about the delicious food and excellent service.
In addition to our wedding, we hosted a morning after brunch in the Prefunction Room the next morning with a large buffet of delicious breakfast foods and it was a hit! Lisa and her staff made sure to carry over leftover flower arrangements, centerpieces, and our audio guestbook. They even played our slideshow from the night before. It was stunning! All of our friends and family talk about wanting to repeat this weekend over and over exactly the same way, and my husband and I already plan to spend our anniversaries at the Hyatt in Dewey for years to come. We are so grateful for the thoughtfulness and generosity of the Lighthouse Cove Event Center!
I mean… where do I even start? Lisa and her team exceeded all expectations. Every detail, from planning to execution, was absolutely flawless. She made us feel like royalty. Her flexibility, punctuality, and above all - her angelic personality....
I’ve never met anyone like her. She was meant to do this. I truly don’t know what we would have done without her and her amazing team. Best experience. The event center speaks for itself.. absolutely stunning. She is truly the cherry on top. HIRE HER! You will not regret it.
When my husband and I were looking at venues to get married at, we knew we wanted a waterfront view. Lisa & the staff at Lighthouse Event Center, made our decision that much easier from their friendliness, professionalism, and excellent custome...
r service. Not to mention the food and views were amazing. The staff went above and beyond to make it the wedding of our dreams! Our day couldn’t of been more perfect and we couldn’t of been more grateful to all that helped out!
Lisa Wilgus and the Lighthouse Cove event center handled our daughter's wedding on April 23, 2022.
They provided Danielle and Ryan the most amazing day for their wedding.
The ceremony was flawless. The setup was perfect. They kept everyt...
hing organized and easy.
All their people were extremely courteous. Their bartenders handled the bar very well, there was never a line.
The food was amazing!
We have received so many comments that this was the best wedding they ever attended.
As parents of the bride, they were a joy to work with. They responded quickly to every question and were always available to assist.
We would recommend the Lighthouse Event Center in Dewey to anyone who wants a tremendous wedding as long as Lisa Wilgus is the coordinator.
Thank you so much!
Don & Denise
We had our wedding on April 23, 2022 and we could not have asked for anything more. The venue was stunning, the food was delicious, and the staff was incredible. Lisa is so dedicated and sweet and truly does everything she can to make your day ...
perfect. I cannot write enough positive things about our experience and would highly recommend the Lighthouse Cove for your special day!
In October 2019, my husband proposed to me after dating for 5 years. Within just a few short days, we found the Lighthouse Cove Event Center online and felt drawn to the beauty of the facility so we reached out to the venue and the next day we ...
had a phone conference with Lisa!
We immediately felt her warmth and understood her love and deep knowledge for her profession! A few weeks later we visited the site and decided that this would be our location... we were elated! Both my husband and I love the water and sunsets and we simply couldn't find a better venue with the service, views, location, amenities, and people that LHC had to offer.
Our date was originally set for March 27th 2021, but Covid surged and so with Lisa's patience and guidance we moved the date to May 15th. Unfortunately, we had family and guests who were still uncomfortable so we decided to move our date to April 2, 2022.
Lisa treated us with kindness and understanding. She was patient and did not make us feel guilty for our decision... she worked diligently to help us make the changes needed. She is truly the most professional person who truly cares about the people she is working with more than anyone I have ever met.
We ended up having a micro wedding in May of last year and a big celebration at Lighthouse Cove just this month.... and it was amazing. Every detail was perfect. Every need was met. (I have a lot of food allergies.) Every staff member was kind and professional. It was an amazing night that Lisa and her staff worked so hard to make sure went off without a hitch.
No matter how organized or disorganized you are... no matter if this is going to be a huge wedding or a small celebration (we had about 50 people)... you will be cared for like family. And at the end of the day... shouldn't we all feel like family?
Thank you Lisa, Mae, Joe, Chef, and all of the other hard working staff members who made our day special.... you are forever in our hearts!
Lisa and her staff made our special day absolutely amazing. She was so helpful throughout the entire process and kept us calm from the first day we met. It was so reassuring knowing that no matter what came up Lisa could handle it. We couldn’t...
have made a better choice in venue, either. The location is amazing, service top notch, and our guests loved the rooms. We are so happy we got to work with Lisa and everyone at Hyatt Place Dewey Beach & Lighthouse Cove Event Center.
My Husband and I got married on October 2nd, 2021, and I have been thinking about how perfect our day was since. We joke and say we would like to do it over again because it was so enjoyable. For my husband and I, we knew we were going to choos...
e this venue from the start of our engagement. It checked off everything we wanted in a venue and more. We knew that we wanted to have the hotel attached to our venue for the convenience of our guest and to create a seamless Wedding Day. After we went on our tour and we’re treated like the most important guest in the world and then met Lisa, we knew that it was the perfect fit for our special day. Lisa, Yvonne, and the rest of the event staff went above and beyond to make sure we, and our guests, were well taken care of and beyond. The only hiccup we had that there was a miscommunication about our flower delivery and Lisa kept me calm and was able to contact the other vendor 10 minutes before our ceremony and fix everything! I could go on forever about the Lighthouse Cove Event Center team, the venue itself, and the hotel. I could not have asked for anything better! We will forever be grateful for the Lighthouse Cove Event Center and their team.
My Husband and I got married on November 13th, 2021, and I have wanted to relive that day every day since. PLEASE do yourself a favor and at least go check out this venue. For me, it hit all the important factors that I knew I wanted in a venue...
. It is absolutely beautiful inside and out, plus it's attached to a great hotel for you and your guests to stay in. What really sealed the deal for me was Lisa, the venue's wedding coordinator. From Day 1 she made us feel like we were family. She is caring, understanding, and extremely attentive and helpful. We met the rest of the staff on the day of our wedding, and they too went above and beyond to make sure we, and our guests, were well taken care of. The only hiccup we had that day was a quick change in weather which moved our ceremony indoors. It was JUST as beautiful! I could go on forever about the Lighthouse Cove Event Center team, the venue itself, and the hotel. I could not have asked for anything better!
My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Lighthouse Cove Event Center. And we cannot thank the Hyatt Place staff enough for going above and beyond for our wedding weekend. We originally selected the venue for the beautiful deck, ba...
llroom, and the amazing views. When everything was said and done, we are just so grateful to have picked a venue with event coordinators and staff that made us feel so special, like family. I felt so at ease knowing that they would handle any curve ball that came our way. We love Lisa & her team!!!
Lighthouse Cove Event Center was the best venue for a wedding. Lisa and Yvonne were awesome and they helped to make the wedding day go smoothly. The views from the beach/deck are the best and my guests were talking about how much they loved thi...
s venue. Not only did they provide excellent customer service, but the food was tasty and the drinks were perfect! Do not hesitate to book your beach wedding at Hyatt/Lighthouse Cove Event Center!!
This is an awesome place to have a wedding or any event. Lisa, Samantha, Drew, and Yvonne made the evening special. People are still telling us what a great time they had
Lisa, Samantha, Yvonne and the entire Lighthouse Cove and Hyatt team went above and beyond to make our dream wedding happen. We (and our guests) were wowed with the venue. From the sweet surprise touches throughout the weekend to the tireless s...
upport on the day of, they went absolutely above and beyond to take care of us and make the day a dream come true! Not only is the venue just spectacular in and of itself- a beach wedding and stunning reception deck overlooking the sunset, the team behind it all can't be beat! It truly has it all! We were so thankful to have had our wedding there. It was more than we ever could have hoped for!
My husband and I got married at the Lighthouse Cove Event Center/Hyatt Place Dewey Beach on 8.7.2021. From start to finish, my experience with the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach was top notch. Lisa and Samantha in the Sales Office were very responsive...
to emails and phone calls. Yvonne was our butler the day of the wedding and MY GOSH... she was SUPER attentive. We had such a beautiful wedding weekend (despite the rain). The sales and banquets team did a spectacular job at executing the entire weekend. The chef was awesome! Food so delicious, short rib soooo tender. I very much recommend this venue for a wedding and group of rooms! They did a remarkable job. Thank you for making our wedding weekend a memorable one!! ~ The McDevitts
From the second we walked into the venue, we knew it was the one.
The combination of:
1.) The beautiful main room
2.) Fantastic "pre-function" (cocktail) room with gorgeous views
3.) Breathe-taking deck facing the bay-side sunset
4.) Five-star ...
team. Shout out Lisa!
5.) Delicious food
6.) Perfect location
7.) service, service, service
All lead to this being the easiest choice of our wedding-planning process.
Lisa helped us understand all our options and even coordinate all our other vendors. At no point did we feel pushed to add premium options - though we did tack on some amazing goodies!
You will not regret choosing this as your venue!
What an incredible wedding at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach and Lighthouse Cove Event Center! After 18 months of planning, our daughter's dream beach wedding had arrived, and so did the rain. Not a problem for Lisa Wilgus the Catering Sales Manag...
er, and the Hyatt Event Staff! They all went above and beyond to create a beautiful indoor venue in the ballroom. When we realized that we didn't have enough indoor aisle decorations, Lisa quickly created last minute aisle decorations that were perfect! This staff is incredibly accomodating and perform their jobs with excellence. Our guests continue to rave about the delicious food, great venue spaces, the staff, and the accomodations. Thank you to Lisa Wilgus, her event staff and the entire staff at the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach for making this a perfect wedding day! Diane & Jeff
Being the brides father I cannot say enough good things regarding the wedding, how everyone was treated and the total execution of the event went off without a hitch. We have spent 1 1/2 years planning all through COVID restrictions with many d...
ifferent options but with all restrictions were lifted the day of the wedding, the entire staff, servers, bartenders along with Lisa and Ashlee pulled it all together to make it a wedding that everyone will remember for quite some time for 247 guests.
Professional and very cooperative through the entire process.
Highly recommended!
The best ever!
We are filled with joy and appreciation every time we think of our ongoing relationship with the Hyatt Place, Dewey Beach and it’s staff. Thinking back to our first trip, we fondly remember searching for a dog friendly hotel near Rehoboth (a fr...
equent favorite beach spot) while road tripping home from a vacation to the outer banks with some of our best friends. We stumbled upon the Hyatt Place, Dewey Beach and were warmly greeted by Jeffrey, who was (and has consistently been) so sweet and welcoming each visit. He told us all about the hotel, current events in Dewey, and the most dog friendly places nearby where our furry family members would be welcome.
After walking around, we decided to extend our vacation. We came back in the winter with our dogs, who also love it there. That was the trip when we noticed they were creating a wedding venue that looked like exactly what we'd been looking for, the Lighthouse Cove Event Center.
We were so blessed to have had such a stellar staff in our corner to see our wedding through such trying times. 2020 came with endless curve-balls, and there’s no doubt in my mind that we were in the best hands possible. Lisa constantly found ways to “ride the wave” and reevaluate the situation. Whether we were dealing with ever-changing pandemic regulations, capacity limits, vendor dropouts/replacements, or inevitable BAU last minute changes, Lisa took the time to understand our concerns, prioritize our desires, and plan accordingly. We spent many nights debating whether or not to postpone our wedding, but couldn’t be happier that we stuck it out because the loss of a loved one shortly thereafter dissolved any doubt we had prior to that decision. We credit Lisa’s maternal nature and genuine desire to not only meet, but exceed our expectations which helped to create one of the best days of our lives.. and one of the last days many family members got to spend with Niki’s sweet, beloved grandmother. The gratitude we feel cannot be measured by words; it’s simply priceless.
While we cannot say enough about Lisa, we must pay credit and appreciation to the other staff members. From our very first interaction with Jeffrey, we were hooked. Fast forward a few years, our hearts and lives aligned with Lisa and her vision for us. Then we met Hannah and Sophie! They each spent countless hours planning the details of the day and sorting through the last minute hiccups any wedding is bound to endure. The fond memories flow deeply as we recount Orange Crushes poured by Pete, the epic menu served up by Chef Rob and his team, and that time Ken saved the day by keeping the rooftop pool open one more week so we could have the first looks we had envisioned. We can't forget about Katie gracing us (and our pups) with a smile and a laugh each day, Lorena greeting us after a late night outings (even baking us cookies after a late night dip onsite), and Drew seeing to it that we be met with hospitality at its finest. We cannot say enough about the Hyatt Place family at Dewey Beach. We cannot wait to return! Love you guys! Thanks for the memories! Love, Brandie and Niki (and fur family, Bailey, Kona, and latest addition, Nikko)
This vendor was phenomenal. They made us feel valued and even though we were having a small wedding, they made us feel like ours was the most important wedding they had. They were very attentive to our wants and needs and were able to accommo...
date all of our requests.
The Lighthouse Cove provided us with the most amazing wedding. Both Lisa and Hannah worked tirelessly to ensure that we have our perfect special day. From the Ceremony to the Reception our day was filled with picturesque views, excellent ser...
vice and the best safety precautions available. Our day was filled with love and joy and we can not wait to return for our anniversary. If you are getting married in Delaware, look no further.
First and foremost, the staff at Lighthouse Cove and the Hyatt are absolutely phenomenal. Lisa, Falan and team were nothing short of amazing. Planning a wedding, let alone during a pandemic, was a bit of an emotional roller coaster and every ti...
me I spoke with Lisa, she worked diligently with us to make sure our special day was everything and more, despite the uncertainty in the world. I can’t re-iterate enough about how amazing Lisa is. The day before, and the day of, she was so organized and kept things running smoothly as our coordinater. She Is so incredibly knowledgable of all things wedding related, gave us so many tips, vendor suggestions and more importantly - moral support! She’s so kind and we just loved working with her! The staff was also so amazing on our wedding day and leading up to the day. They also were extremely accommodating when it came to changing the rooms in order to be compliant with COVID restrictions. We felt very safe and our wedding went off without a hitch.
As for the venue, it is brand new and so incredibly beautiful with the view of the bay, access to the outdoor deck & fire-pits, and just a block away from the ocean! It was picture perfect.
Also have to give a huge shout out to our bartenders - they were so much fun and our guests continue to rave about them! Let’s just say no one was ever without a drink in their hand and had the best time ever!
We decided to make a week of our wedding since both families traveled 3+ hours and the Hyatt provided such amazing hospitality as well. It truly was the best week of our lives. Hannah ensured we were well taken care of in our condos and also included a few surprise cheeseboards and wine upon arrival!
The wedding itself was so stress free for us, the staff set up/broke down everything and made everything feel so seamlessly put together!
If you’re looking to have a stress-free beach destination wedding experience you NEED to check out Lighthouse Cove, you will not regret it!!!!!!
I cannot recommend Lighthouse Cove Events Center enough! This year has been crazy due to covid and their team was so accommodating and worked with us to reschedule and plan a wonderful day. Not only were they great leading up to the wedding, bu...
t the service the day off was incredible, the food was amazing (we still have friends telling us how good it was!), and the experience was everything you could ask for and more during a stressful day. Thank you to everyone at Lighthouse Cove for making our wedding day the happiest day of our lives <3
My husband and I got married at the Hyatt in September and we absolutely LOVED every moment of our wedding weekend. The staff was wonderful and attentive to our every need. They made us feel so special! In the months leading up to our wedding t...
hey were very responsive and responded to the pandemic with great professionalism. The food was AMAZING and service throughout the day was just as great. All in all the Hyatt helped our vision come true and I highly recommend their venue and hotel for your beach wedding and reception!
There are no words to describe how wonderful the wedding was at the Lighthouse. Lisa Wilgus, the event coordinator is an amazing woman. Due to a schedule change, the wedding had to be moved from Jamaica and we had only 2 months to plan and...
, without Lisa, I don't know how we would have done it. In addition, the staff is wonderful and great to work with. They are the most friendly, helpful group of people I have ever met. No request was ever a problem for them. Everyone commented on how good the food was at both the rehearsal dinner and wedding. My husband has commented numerous times since the wedding what a class act it was. The bartender Chris and, I believe the other gentlemen with him was Brandon, were two of the nicest people I've ever met. They made you feel like you had been friends for years. Everything ran so smoothly and, if there were any glitches, we never knew about them.
Even though they said they had nothing to do with the gorgeous weather we had, I think somehow they even managed to arrange for a beautiful day.
We will definitely recommend the Lighthouse as a venue.
Lighthouse Cove hosted our engagement party for 100 people. It was a magical night! The food was delicious and and the location was perfect. The best part about it was definitely the amazing staff. Drew and Lisa took care of our every need and ...
anticipated needs we didn’t even know we would have! They recommended all local vendors for flowers, music, photography and desserts and we weren’t disappointed! Everything was top-notch. Our guests can’t stop talking about how much fun they had.
Many of our guests stayed at the Hyatt after the party. The beds were extremely comfortable and the free breakfast in the morning was a great spot to gather and reminisce about the amazing party the night before. I highly recommend having your dream wedding at Lighthouse Cove. You won’t be disappointed!
We just got married in November in the new Lighthouse Cove Event Center. Two months later and everyone is still talking about how amazing our wedding was. From the beautiful bay views with the most gorgeous sunsets to the cocktail hour space wh...
ere our friends and family gathered and ate delicious hors d’oeuvres to the opening of the grand ballroom where we were greeted with an amazing sit down dinner. All of the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had the best day and wedding ever. Lisa helped us with every detail to plan our perfect day. Hannah kept all of our out of town guests happy with our room block. Lisa, Drew, Pete, Chef and the entire banquet team made sure every detail was absolutely perfect the day of the wedding. I can’t thank the entire staff enough for making our dream wedding a reality. Every single detail was absolutely perfect. We recommend the Hyatt Place and Lighthouse Cove Event Center 100%. If you’re looking for great service, a beautiful new venue, beach sunsets, delicious food/drinks and a wedding that your guests will rave about then this is the venue to choose!
The staff was super accommodating to our guests and to us during the planning stages. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was that the wedding rate they quoted us was actually higher than rates guests found online (granted they were for 4 nig...
hts as opposed to 2), but Hyatt Dewey did honor the lower rates once we brought it to their attention. Just would have liked to avoid the back and forth!
We found this place online, and after touring it and meeting with Mary Beth, we knew it was the place for us. She was patient and answered all of our questions big and small. We even got champagne when we signed our contract. We met with her...
a few times prior to the wedding in person with lots of email and text. She even comped a night for a room when she had to reschedule our meeting since we were 3 hours away. We did have a little trouble with slow communication and had to reach out a few times. The other hiccup we had was the fact that our dinner space layout was given to us 4 days before the wedding. I had already done our table seating at that point. So, it made extra work for me to redo seating to accomodate her specific arrangement. We had very arts seating arrangement bottles. So, it took some time. She was on top of things day before and day of .... she made our vision come to life and was on top of everything. Where we gave her creative liberties...She shined! She acted as our wedding coordinator as well. From the big to the tiny details...she made sure to leave no rock unturned. Our florist left us without some flowers,was unavailable to put up flowers, did not give proper hanging tools, and gave NO direction to our wedding coordinator... Mary Beth still pulled it off! A couple things that frustrated me...the venue pulled almost half of her staff the day before and during our wedding day to work at the local bars that they owned. For paying $10,000, you would think that our wedding day event that was booked 10 months in advance would take priority...Not Mary Beth's fault...That was the powers that be. I would make sure you get a guaranteed # of staff in your contract. We were told 10 and got 5. This pulled Mary Beth in multiple directions and made it difficult for her to do her job. My other issue was that the wait staff went on auto pilot and took mine and my fiance's plates when we got pulled to the dance floor for first dance, when we came back they were gone! This was literally right after dinner. Mary Beth said they do 2 hours after service, which did not happen...they took it sooner. I also didn't appreciate the excuse that couples typically don't get to eat on their wedding day because they are running around. Nothing ruining our wedding over, but frustrating because I had to beg the kitchen to bring me some leftovers that weren't quite what I wanted. (I'm hypoglycemic). The front desk staff was amazing...always attentive. Everyone was very accomodating to our request to incorporate our dog into the wedding and reception. They also left a cute arrangement of towels in the shape of a cake with flowers and hearts made out of material in addition to two bathrooms with our married name on it! GREAT PLACE! Recommendations....don't hesitate to pester Mary Beth if you need to...she often forgets to check email or respond. Also, make sure you get a guaranteed # of staff and the layout in advance so you can do Table #s. Also, I would specifically request that your food is NOT touched at all or if it is request that they ask before taking it. Also, they snag your champagne glasses right after toasts, whether you drink out of them or not...They say they've had issues with them breaking before. They did kind of make up for it by leaving those same glasses in our room with a full bottle of champagne. I'd recommend them.
We got married on the bayside beach next to the Hyatt with the reception following at Lighthouse Cove. We really wanted everything in one place, and the Hyatt was perfect for our needs. This venue has a lot to offer- including a place for gu...
ests to stay, two reception rooms, a great selection of food from their on site caterer with a variety of price points, as well as a few options for outdoor beach wedding ceremonies and a rain contingency plan- just in case! Mary Beth, the event coordinator, was very helpful, especially in the hectic week leading up to the wedding. On the day of, she worked with all of our vendors to make sure everything went smoothly, and even kicked out a few wedding crashers later in the night! We would definitely recommend the Hyatt.
Contact Info for Lighthouse Cove Event Center
1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach, DE
Lighthouse Cove Event Center