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The Complete 2016 Spring Reception Directory

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This chart features venues that accommodate 80 guests or more. If your site is not listed, please email
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The following information includes the name and location of the facility, the cost per person or rental fee, capacity for dinner/buffet/cocktails and short description.

Delaware

Arsht Hall
Wilmington, (302) 573-4401.
Cost $90-$135. 175/150/200.
Garden and terrace.

Bella Vita at Cavaliers Country Club
Newark, (302) 731-5600.
Cost $85+. 300/300/800.
Ballroom with veranda overlooking the golf course.

Bellevue Hall
Wilmington, (302) 761-6952.
Cost $3,650. 150/150/250 (300 w/tent).
Elegant estate home, garden  and gazebo.

Brandywine Country Club
Wilmington, (302) 478-2110.
Cost $110+. 300+.
View of award-winning golf course; customized menus and events. 

Brantwyn Estate at the DuPont Country Club
Wilmington, (302) 594-3122
Cost $102+. 160/180/180.
Renovated Georgian estate home in beautiful Rockland. 

The Carriage House at Rockwood Park
Wilmington, (302) 472-2433
Cost $90-$130. 225/225/350. A unique historic setting inside or outside the restored and expanded carriage house. 

Chase Center on the Riverfront
Wilmington, (302) 425-3929
Cost $125-$135. 500/500/1,000. Large and small ballrooms.

Christiana Memorial Hall
Christiana, (302) 731-3839.
Cost varies. 300/300/300. Renovated facility, ballroom setting, full-service bar.

The Clarion Hotel
New Castle, (302) 428-1000
Cost varies. 320/320/450.
Elegant Golden Belle and Charleston Belle ballrooms are minutes from Wilmington.

Clayton Hall
Newark, (302) 831-2626
Cost varies. 600/600/600. Unique UD campus setting, beautiful, spacious ballroom. 

Clubhouse at Baywood Greens
Long Neck, (302) 945-8884
Cost $85. 220/220/220. Beautiful setting, exceptional cuisine, personalized service. 

Courtyard Marriott Newark at the University of Delaware
Newark, (302) 737-0900
Cost $75-$125. 125/125/250. Accommodations, catering.

Cordrey Center
Millsboro, (302) 682-9080
Cost varies. 150/150/250. Come take a tour of this secret garden treasure. 

Crowne Plaza Wilmington North
Claymont,(302) 792-2700
Cost $85-$120. 350/350/650.
Spacious, elegant ballroom; discounted lodging. 

Deerfield
Newark, (302) 368-6640
Cost $79-$140. 220/220/350
Amazing cuisine, courteous service, extraordinary views.

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
Wilmington, (302) 656-6466.
Cost varies. 180/180/225.
Restored factory building, dramatic architectural details, vaulted ceilings.

Delaware Technical Community College
Stanton, (302) 454-3189.
Cost varies.
Conference center venue, locations in Stanton and Wilmington.

Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington,
(302) 478-6000.
Cost varies. 300/300/500. Beautifully renovated, modern facility.

Doubletree Hotel Downtown
700 N. King St., Wilmington,
(302) 655-0400. Cost varies.
Capacity 150-1,000. Renovated grand ballroom, spacious accommodations.

Dover Downs Hotel
Dover, (302) 857-2114
Cost $60-$120. 1,000/800/1,500.
Elegant 18,000-square-foot ballroom with 22-foot ceiling.

The Duncan Center
Dover,(302) 674-3031.
Cost varies. 410/410/410. Affordable, elegant, courteous staff. 

DuPont Country Club
Wilmington, (302) 594-3122
Cost $102+. 250/200/350. Ballrooms, glass terrace on golf course. 

Embassy Suites Hotel
Newark, (302) 368-8000
Cost $74. 200/200/200.
Elegant setting, six-story atrium, waterfall with fountain. 

Evergreen Room
Newark, (302) 737-2336.
Cost $750. 200/200/200.
Spacious hall with natural light and a stage.

The Executive Banquet and Conference Center
Newark, (302) 731-1800
Cost $89-$104. 425/425/700.
State-of-the-art banquet facility by the Capozzoli family.

The Farmhouse Wilmington, (302) 999-8477.
Cost $80-$90. 160/150/175.
Historical farmhouse on four acres with gardens and two ceremony gazebos. 

The Grand Opera House
Wilmington, (302) 658-1177.
Cost varies. 250/250/300.
Beautiful and historic concert hall with several room options.

Greenbank Mill & Philips Farm
Wilmington, (302) 999-9001.
Cost $500. 80/80/80. Historic grist mill, water wheel. 

Greenville Country Club
Wilmington, (302) 658-3943.
Cost varies. 250/250/300. Private club in historic mansion. 

Hagley Museum and Library
Wilmington, (302) 658-2400, ext. 203.
Cost $2,000-$3,500 plus. 40/140/200.
Make your own history at Hagley.

Harry’s Savoy Ballroom
Wilmington, (302) 475-3000.
Cost varies. 216/216/400.
Elegant ballroom, patio room with private outdoor courtyard, gas lamps and a fireplace.

Henlopen Hotel—Salero
Rehoboth Beach, (302) 227-8630.
Cost $90-$115. 170/170/200 Oceanfront rooftop, great menu.

Heritage Shores Club
One Heritage Shores Circle, Bridgeville (302) 337-9910, ext. 316
Cost $90-$115. 170/170/200.
Beautiful clubhouse with golf course views.

Hilton Wilmington/Christiana
Newark, (302) 454-1500
Cost $80-$125. 180/180/300, 108/108/150.
(junior ballroom) Offers wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches.

Hockessin Memorial Hall
Hockessin, (302) 239-5279.
Cost $85-$120. 350/330/350.
Remodeled banquet hall, large dance floor, elevated stage.

Hotel du Pont
Wilmington, (302) 594-3122.
Cost $108+. 300/200/350.
Historic landmark, stunning architecture, Old World tradition, elegance defined. 

Ivy
Dewey Beach, (302) 227-3888.
Cost $100-$125. 160/200/250.
Bayside and beach locations.

Maple Dale Country Club
Dover, (302) 674-4951, ext. 2.
Cost varies. 175/175/300.
Elegant ballroom, renovated clubhouse.

Nassau Valley Vineyards
Lewes, (302) 645-9463.
Cost varies. 200/200/400.
Views of the vineyard or art gallery.

Plate Catering
Bethany Beach, (302) 644-1200
Cost $50-$110. 150/150/200.
Always fresh, always affordable.

Rehoboth Beach Country Club
Rehoboth Beach, (302) 227-3811
Cost $120-$130. 240/240/240.
Elegant ballroom offers view of the sunset over the bay. 

Sheraton Suites
Wilmington, (302) 576-8009
Cost $89+. 170/120/300.
New ballroom, inclusive package. 

Sheraton Wilmington South
Wilmington, (302) 544-6817. 
Cost $95+. 220/220/300.
Modern ballroom with terrace. 

Tyler’s Party Room
Wilmington, (302) 528-6440.
Cost $15-$35. 75/75/115.
Unique amenities and a flexible lifestyle setting.

University & Whist Club
Wilmington, (302) 658-5125.
Cost $97+. 150/100/200.
Elegant, intimate, historic. 

Waterfall Banquet Center
Claymont, (302) 792-2600.
Cost varies. 350/300/500.
Upscale banquet-reception hall. 

White Clay Creek Country Club
Wilmington, (302) 994-2521, ext. 7212
Cost varies.  220/200/350.
Ballroom with balcony and golf course views.

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate
Wilmington, (302) 888-4600
Cost $125+. 300/300/400.
Glass pavilion, famous gardens. 

World Cafe Live at the Queen
Wilmington, (302) 994-1400.
Cost varies. 200/180/400.
A legendary theater with a hip vibe. 

Drexelbrook

Drexelbrook

Pennsylvania

ACE Conference Center
Lafayette Hill, (610) 825-8000.
Cost $150. 250/250/500.
Located on 310 acres of rolling hills. 

Anthony Wayne House
Paoli, (610) 213-3097 
Cost $125. Capacity 225.
Georgian-style mansion and adjacent grounds. 

Appleford Estate
Villanova, (610) 527-4280.
Cost varies.
Capacity 180. A 1705 mansion plus terrace. 

The Baldwin School
Bryn Mawr, (610) 525-2700.
Cost varies.
Capacity 700. Victorian mansion on 22 acres. 

The Ballroom at Downingtown Country Club
Downingtown, (610) 873-0800
Cost $275. 85/120.
Overlooks fountains and greens.

Brandywine Catering
Chadds Ford, (610) 459-3705
Cost $250. 110/110/150. Warm, quaint atmosphere. 

Brandywine River Museum
Chadds Ford, (610) 388-8112.
Cost $2,500+. 120/400/400.
Museum in historic mill, Wyeth art. 

Carriage House at Days Inn
West Chester, (610) 692-1900.
Cost varies. 250/250/250.
Elegantly renovated ballroom. 

Columbia Station
Phoenixville, (610) 933-6336.
Cost $120. Capacity 220.
Picturesque garden-ceremony area.

Concordville Inn
Concordville, (610) 459-2230, ext. 500
Cost $118.95-$141.95.
Capacity 300.
Elegant atmosphere. 

Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
Malvern, (800) 575-1776.
Cost varies. Capacity 250. Beautiful ballroom with chandeliers. 

Downingtown Country Club
Downingtown, (610) 873-0800, ext. 614
Cost $90-$160.
Capacity 300. Lovely garden is ideal for outdoor celebrations. 

Drexelbrook Catering & Corporate Events Center
Drexel Hill,
(610) 259-7000
Cost varies.
Capacity 1,000. Rooms for cocktails and ceremonies plus a veranda.

Edgmont Country Club
Newtown Square, (610) 353-1800
Cost varies. Capacity 200. Rooms for cocktails and ceremonies plus a veranda.

Embassy Suites Philadelphia—Valley Forge
Wayne, (610) 647-6700
Cost varies.
Capacity 150. Full-service property with beautiful atrium. 

The Farmhouse at People’s Light & Theatre Malvern
(610) 647-1631
Cost $110-$135.
Capacity 200-280 (no dance floor). English perennial gardens and banquet facility.

Great Hall at Immaculata University
Immaculata, (610) 647-4400
Cost varies. Capacity 200.
Ballroom setting with entrance hall and terrace.

The Greathouse at Loch Nairn Golf Club
Avondale, (610) 268-2235
Cost varies. 190/150/250.
A jewel in the country. Cathedral ceilings, wood floors, Oriental rugs, overlooks the golf course.

Hartefeld National Golf Club
Avondale, (610) 268-8800
Cost $120-$300. 220/200/350.
Classic setting, rolling hills, veranda (rental).

Hilton Garden Inn
Kennett Square, (610) 444-9100.
Cost $19-$36 100/100/150.
Menu for any budget.

Inn at Historic Yellow Springs
Chester Springs, (610) 827-7414.
Cost varies. Capacity 150.
Working fireplaces, antiques and candles. 

The Italian American Club
Kennett Square, (610) 383-7875.
Cost $40 (person). $550 (rental). 250/250/250.
Affordable, elegant, customized.

Mendenhall Inn
Mendenhall, (610) 388-2100.
Cost $69-$149. 275/275/350.
Two large, fabulous ballrooms. 

Merion Tribute House
Merion Station, (610) 664-1267.
Cost varies.
1924 Gothic mansion with ballroom and wedding balcony.

The Old Mill
Rose Valley, (610) 892-0141 
Cost varies. Capacity 250. Garden setting with private courtyards.

Paxon Hollow Country Club
Broomall, (610) 353-0220, ext. 3
Cost $95-$110. 275/250/275.
Recently renovated banquet facility with panoramic view.

Penn Oaks Golf Club
West Chester, (610) 399-0501.
Cost $68+. 500/500/500.
Recently renovated. 

Phoenixville Foundry
Phoenixville, (610) 917-8400
Cost varies.
Capacity 500. Turn-of-the-century events facility.

Radnor Hunt
Malvern, (610) 644-4439.
Cost $110. 200/160/275.
Charming historical building on 17 acres. 

Radnor Valley Country Club
Villanova, (610) 688-9450.
Cost $135. Capacity 300.
Georgian mansion set on rolling greens. 

Saturday Club of Wayne
Wayne, (610) 688-9746
Cost varies.
Capacity 120. Tudor building with a ballroom and stage.

Springfield Country Club
Springfield, (610) 690-7600
Cost $95-$138.
Capacity 800. A spacious facility with three ballrooms. 

Tyler Arboretum
Media, (610) 566-9134.
Cost $125.
Capacity 150. Historic stone barn and outdoor settings.

Waynesborough Country Club
Paoli, (610) 296-2122.
Cost varies. 250/200/250
New clubhouse reminiscent of a farmhouse. 

West Chester Golf & Country Club
West Chester, (610) 696-0150.
Cost $150. 100/80/100
Versatile event rooms and outdoor spaces.

White Manor Country Club
Malvern, (610) 647-1070, ext. 122
Cost $130. Capacity 220.
Natural setting surrounded by rolling hills.

Women’s Club of Bala Cynwyd
Bala Cynwyd, (610) 664-9107
Cost varies. Capacity 160-180.
Colonial building with large fireplace in the foyer. 

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Maryland

Bentley’s Banquet Facility
Elkton, (410) 398-3252
Cost $100-$500. 200/200/200.
Three banquet halls offer flexibility.

Chesapeake Inn Restaurant
Chesapeake City, (410) 885-2040.
Cost $83-$115. 175/175/175.
Spectacular canal view and a fiber optic ceiling like you’re under the stars.

New Jersey

J.G. Cook’s Riverview Inn
Pennsville, (856) 678-3700.
Cost $75+. 275/275/325.
Riverside terrace with waterside gazebo.

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