Vanderwende Acres

I cannot say enough good things about our experience at Vanderwende's! From the moment my husband and I laid eyes on the venue, we knew we had to make it happen. Hannah made the booking and planning process a breeze. She was incredibly responsive, guiding us through every detail and ensuring all of our questions were answered. Her expertise and genuine passion for making our wedding special shone through in every conversation. On the big day, Riley took the reins as our day-of coordinator, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to manage everything. She was calm, organized, and attentive, ensuring that everything went off without a hitch. She was truly too sweet the entire day. As the bride I felt like I was overstimulated, stressed, and demanding when showing up for the rehearsal, and Riley was there by my side whenever I had a question or request. We felt completely at ease knowing Riley was on top of everything, allowing us to focus on enjoying our celebration. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views and beautifully maintained grounds that provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception. Every guest commented on how gorgeous the setting was! Overall, we are beyond grateful to Hannah, Riley, and the entire team at Vanderwende's for making our wedding day unforgettable. We highly recommend this venue to any couple, and would not change a thing about our experience from start to finish. Thank you Vanderwende's for making the day of our dreams come to life!

My husband and I fell in love with this venue as soon as we toured it. Though it was only the second venue we saw, we both knew it was where we wanted to have our wedding. It truly is a hidden gem in good old lower slower Delaware. First, I want to say that the owners of this venue put so much care and love into restoring it - it is breathtaking, mixing shabby-chic, bohemian and vintage aesthetics to create a truly unique atmosphere. My husband and I loved how minimally the place was decorated because it really allowed us to make the space unique to us for the day, while still matching our vibe. Second, I want to commend the team who made our day of go off seamlessly. A big thank you to Riley for being our coordinator for the day, and to the rest of the staff that made it all happen! Riley was truly a calming presence amongst the chaos of the day. She was always on top of things and made sure to keep me in the loop OR let me anxiously check in if I needed some reassurance that everything was okay. She’s a sweetheart and just the kind of person you need when you’re nervous as hell on your wedding day. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue and kindhearted staff, this is the place to have your wedding!

I can't say enough amazing things about Vanderwende Acres and their team. They made our day so special and went out of their way to make sure we were happy and felt comfortable. I will always recommend this venue to any couple moving forward! It was such a beautiful venue and met every expectation we had.

I cannot put into words how amazing our wedding day was. Sarah was an absolute dream to work with and ensured our day was nothing less than perfect. The staff at Vanderwende Acres made sure all our vendors were taken care of and ensured it was flawless. Our guests repeatedly told us this was the best wedding they’ve ever been to.