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The Grand Opera House

818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE
Show Phone
www.thegrandwilmington.org
Typically Responds within 24 hours
Max Capacity: 1,895 people
The Grand Opera House was built in 1870 by the Grand Lodge of Mason's to serve as their home location. Designed by Delaware architect Thomas Dixon in the Second Empire style, The Grand features a distinctive façade of cast iron adorned with Masonic images. In 1909, The Grand was briefly converted into a regular stop on the vaudeville circuit and then transitioned into a movie theater. The building was allowed to fall into decline and sadly closed its doors in 1967. Over the next few years, a thoughtful and complete restoration was undertaken. The Grand was rededicated on February 1, 1973, and began again to present the finest performing artists from around the world. Perfect venue with various spaces to provide a rustic wedding atmosphere for someone looking to hold an event outside of the ordinary types of locations typically offered.
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Lily Elite Affairs, LLC - Owner, from Bear, DE

My experience as a event planner with The Grand (in particular Jessica) was fantastic. She was responsive, accommodating and flexible. Her professionalism was much appreciated and The Grand is always a great space for any event! It is well maintained, clean and functional. The staff that was there the night of the party was welcoming, helpful and professional also! I can't say enough about how positive my experience was and I'd love to work with them again. Thank you!


Pitch Competition, from Studio 1, Grand Opera House

We just recently had a business event at the Grand Opera House. The space is gorgeous, the staff is wonderful, and extremely helpful. I would recommend the space to anyone for a small or large event. We will definitely be coming back to use the space again.

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Location
Neighborhood
  1. Downtown
Venue Style
  1. Theater/Auditorium
  2. Banquet/Event Hall
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 1895
Serving the Wilmington, DE Area
Capacity: 160  
$4,500-$8,200 /event
MAGICAL BARN WEDDINGS The barn, built in 1844, is framed with massive hand hewn beams, secured with wooden pegs. The barn will be well decorated with an eclectic assortment of antiques, original oil paintings, stained glass and seasonal floral decorations; our goal is that our 'decorating budget' will eliminate the need to include any 'decorating expense' in your budget. The description of Spring Hill Manor used most frequently by Brides and guests is, "Magical". The gardens at Spring Hill are designed to resemble 'old world' estate gardens. The garden walks and walls are constructed with granite cobblestone, recovered from the streets of Baltimore (circa 1700's). The garden plantings have been selected to provide color, texture and interest in every season, and fairies, fountains, and antiques hide in the garden foliage to delight your guests. For our Fall events, we bring in truck loads of pumpkins to add a 'harvest' feel to the grounds. The format for most of our weddings is for the Wedding Ceremony to be an outside 'Garden Ceremony'. Typically, the ceremony is performed atop a small stone wall, which provides a perfect stage for easy 'line of sight' for all of the guests and your photographer. The Bridal couple will have their first 'married kiss' inside the frame of our 'Moon Gate', draped in the foliage of wisteria vines. The 'mythology' attached to 'Moon Gates' is, that a marriage performed under a moon gate will last forever. If weather should preclude an outdoor wedding, the Ceremony will be moved indoors, where guests will enjoy the nuptials in an equally elaborate Barn setting, 'dinner theater' style. The following 'list' may help you to quickly fill your own 'check off list' and aid you in choosing (or eliminating) our venue from your "short list"; *The entire wedding day is devoted to ONLY your wedding. *The 'window' for your celebration is 12:00 Noon to 12:00 Midnight. *A planned outdoor ceremony can easily ‘transition’ to an indoor wedding. *The venue is NOT ‘Tied’ to other venders i.e. YOU choose your caterer. *The Barn is an authentic historic barn – not a commercial reproduction. *The opportunities for spectacular wedding photos at Spring Hill are unmatched. *Most areas of the venue are handicap accessible. *You are NOT responsible for 'clean up'. *The wedding experience at Spring Hill is ‘outside of the box’. *The venue is completely decorated (save your decorating budget).
Serving the Wilmington, DE Area
Capacity: 250
 
$35-$105 /person
Our reimagined venue in Newark, DE is nestled conveniently right off Interstate 95, halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Perfect for weddings and any sort of social event, our picturesque outdoor locations, paired with our modernly chic Ballrooms will enhance the experience for you and your guests. Our Ballrooms have a capacity of 180 guests, and feature unique chandeliers which are made of jewelry-like branches with cut crystal balls, and represent beautiful and dashing diamonds. Our outdoor Courtyard Garden is seasonally cultivated and kept by our award-winning culinary staff, and its fresh elements are essentially infused through all aspects of Food & Beverage at our venue. Our customizable catering packages are unparalleled to any other venue in the area. With a total of 9,000 square feet of event space, our versatile event facilities in Newark provide a picturesque backdrop for your upcoming event. From weddings to family reunions and board meetings, our dedicated event staff handles all the details so you can focus on the event itself.
Serving the Wilmington, DE Area
Capacity: 1500  
$23-$45 /person
Experience the luxury of Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, a AAA Four Diamond property, centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our resort property features 500 guestrooms, elegant meeting and special event facilities, a South Pacific-inspired spa, restaurants, headline entertainment, tax-free shopping, and a smoke-free state-of-the art casino. The Hotel is able to accommodate nearly any size wedding, banquet, or conference. We offer multiple function rooms (totally 41,000 square feet) ranging in capacity from a 14-seat boardroom to larger meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 1500 guests. Our elegant 18,000 square foot Rollins Center, a column-free event space features a full stage, 22' ceilings and the option to subdivide into three sound-proof sections that range in size from 4800 to 7200 square feet. Hotel Guestroom Highlights...... * 500 rooms including 52 Suites *Complimentary wireless internet *Pillow top bedding *Coffee maker and refrigerator *Concierge Service *Room Service
Serving the Wilmington, DE Area
Capacity: 100
 
$600-$1,200 /event
We are an up-scale event center, located at the prestigious market street mall in downtown Wilmington.
Serving the Wilmington, DE Area
Capacity: 140
 
$18.99-$42.99 /person
Timothy’s Riverfront Grill & Wilmington Hall is located at Wilmington, DE. Timothy's Riverfront Grill offers an extensive menu with a wide selection of homemade soups, main dishes, salads, burgers and wraps. Choose from our famous buffalo wings, crab cakes made with jumbo lump crabmeat, our succulent slow cooked ribs or any of our other outstanding menu items! Wilmington Hall is an elegant & beautifully designed, private, full-service banquet facility. Whether you are planning a wedding, intimate family gathering, corporate function, rehearsal dinner, birthday party, baby shower or sports banquet; Wilmington Hall provides flexibility with a wide variety of competitively priced menu options which can be customized to meet the needs of up to 140 guests. The room is also accessible to our riverfront patio which is great in the spring, summer or even fall.
Serving the Wilmington, DE Area
Capacity: 185  
Whether you’re looking for a special place for a small gathering of friends, a corporate banquet, a large wedding or something in between, Chesapeake Inn has you covered with one of our many unique banquet and private party spaces. Choose any of the options below to see additional information and photos. Our private spaces need to be reserved ahead of time if you would like to guarantee a spot, especially on weekends. We can customize menus and packages to your budget and needs.