Weddings
Say "I Do" in Newark, Delaware
Discover one of Delaware's best wedding venues at the top-rated Hilton Wilmington/Christiana. With gorgeous ballrooms and picturesque outdoor spaces, we bring your wedding dreams to life.
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Planning Your Perfect Wedding
Planning Your Perfect Wedding
- What is your capacity? We have 12 event venues (including 2 Ballrooms) that vary in size, ranging from 494 square feet to 2,400 square feet that are perfect for weddings and special events. For social events that require round tables, we can accommodate up to 180 guests in our largest Ballroom.
- What is the deposit to book my wedding? At the time a contract is signed, we require a non-refundable deposit in the amount of 25% of the estimated overall cost of the event.
- Is there a stage or dancefloor available for my wedding?
Yes, our dancefloor is included in the cost of the event room, there is no additional fee for the dancefloor. The dancefloor is portable and made up of 3ft x 3ft tiles. We can accommodate dancefloors as small as 9ft x 9ft and as large as 18ft x 18ft, ideal for any wedding or social event.
Our stage is made up of pieces that are 6ft x 8ft. We can accommodate a stage with dimensions of 16 ft long bx 12ft wide, for example. Please ask your Sales Manager if the stage is included in the cost of the room, or if there is an additional fee.
- Do you have vegetarian/vegan/gluten free options? Yes. Our chef can accommodate all special dietary requests for your special day.
- When is my final guest count due for my wedding, and when do I need to make final payment? Your guaranteed guest count is due 14 days before your event, and final payment is due 10 days before your event. Payments can be made by bank cashier’s check, cash, or credit card. Personal checks are not accepted within 30 days of an event.
- Are there any outdoor spaces available (e.g., patio, garden)? Yes, we do have 2 beautiful outdoor spaces, The Courtyard and The Patio which are perfect for weddings. When reserving an outdoor space, we would also need to reserve an indoor space in case of inclement weather. The requirements to set up tables and chairs, among other factors, are taken into consideration when reserving an outdoor space, and the rental fee for these spaces would be higher than our indoor spaces.
- How long can I have the event room for my social event? Social events such as birthday parties, showers graduation parties, retirement and graduation parties, etc. typically have a 4-hour time frame (not including set-up and tear-down). To rent the room for an additional hour, the fee is $1,000.
- What is the 23% event administrative fee? Administrative fees are standard across all event venues. The 23% administrative fee is used towards all operating costs surrounding your event. This includes labor costs of staff and enables us to pay our entire staff a wage that is competitive. All employees are paid a flat hourly wage and a gratuity is neither expected nor required. If you feel the service staff has gone above and beyond, leaving gratuity/tip is to your discretion.
- Does the venue have any restrictions on wedding decorations? You are welcome to bring in any type of decorations except confetti please for your social event or wedding.
- Is there on-site parking available for my wedding guests? Yes, self-parking is complimentary, and we have 400+ parking spaces in our lot!
- Can I bring in my own caterer for my wedding? Yes, but there are limitations. Outside catering is only allowed on property for food that the hotel cannot provide (i.e., Kosher, Halal, Indian Cuisine). To ensure the smooth running of our events and to maintain the highest level of service, we primarily allow outside catering on Sundays. Our weekday schedule is quite demanding, and accommodating external caterers during this time can sometimes disrupt our operations. The caterer must be licensed and insured and is required to provide proof of this 30 days prior to your social event or wedding.
- Do I need to hire a wedding planner? This is completely up to you, but is not required. Our team will be accessible throughout your entire wedding planning process and day to assist with a number of things. We are not a wedding planner, but we will keep an eye on your timeline and help behind the scenes so everything runs smoothly!
- May we decorate for the wedding? Absolutely! Nails, thumbtacks, screws, glue, silly putty, staples, and confetti are not permitted. We recommend 3M strips to hang banners, but they must not take off wallpaper.
- Are candles allowed for weddings? Candles may be used provided they are kept in enclosed glass containers, such as votives, mason jars, or lantern and safely secured. No candles are to be placed on the floors.
- Are linens provided? Yes, we include white or light gray tablecloths, and white or dark gray napkins. If you would like us to rent linen on your behalf in the color of your choice, the special rates are $1.50 per napkin and $15 per tablecloths. If you have your own linen, you are welcome to bring them the day before your wedding or event, and our team will put them on the tables for you.
- Is the venue handicap accessible? Yes!