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Planning a wedding usually means juggling a ceremony site, a reception hall, and the logistics of moving guests between the two. Couples who tour The Waterfall often tell us how much simpler things get when both parts of the day happen in the same place. No caravan of cars, no lost guests checking directions, no gap in the afternoon where everyone just waits around.
The Waterfall in Delaware lets couples host their ceremony and reception in one location, with outdoor gardens available for ceremonies and an indoor backup in the reception space if weather doesn’t cooperate. All-inclusive packages cover catering, lighting, and a wedding cake through partner bakeries, while couples choose their own photographer, DJ, and florist, and outside caterers are permitted for Indian weddings and other cultural celebrations requiring specific cuisine.
One Location for Your Whole Wedding Day
Having the ceremony and reception in one place removes a layer of stress most couples don’t expect to deal with. Guests don’t need directions to a second address, there’s no lag between events, and the day keeps moving instead of stalling out in transit.
An Outdoor Ceremony With a Backup Plan
Our gardens are set up for ceremonies, with room for guests to gather comfortably outside. But Delaware weather doesn’t always cooperate, and we know a forecast can change the week of the wedding. If conditions don’t allow for an outdoor ceremony, we can move things indoors and hold the ceremony in the reception space instead. That means couples don’t have to build a whole backup plan on their own or pay a separate vendor to be on call for rain.
Planning That Moves From One Step to the Next
Our packages are all-inclusive, which means the heavier lifting of the day- catering, lighting, and the wedding cake are already built in. Couples still choose their own photographer, DJ, and florist, so the day still feels personal. The rest moves through our team, from the first tour through the final dance.
Cocktail Hour and Dinner, Handled Together
Cocktail hour is staffed, consisting of passed hors d’oeuvres and culinary stations, followed by a plated multi-course dinner. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free requests are accommodated, and we favor local, high-quality ingredients where we can. Guests move from cocktails to dinner without the room changing or the night losing momentum.
A Wedding Cake That’s Already Part of the Package
Cake is one of the details couples often expect to shop for separately. At The Waterfall, the wedding cake is already part of your package, arranged through our partner bakeries. It’s one less appointment, one less invoice, and one less thing standing between you and a finished planning list.
Room for Cultural and Family Menu Traditions
Weddings carry family and cultural traditions that a single set menu can’t always cover, especially for Indian weddings or other specific cuisines. We allow outside caterers for these situations, so a family’s traditional dishes can still be part of the celebration alongside what we prepare in-house.
Support From a Team That Knows the Day
Throughout the event, our staff, including your Maitre’D, is there to keep things moving so you’re not the one managing logistics on your wedding day. Guests notice this too. Couples often mention how attentive the team was, checking in without being asked and handling small requests as they came up.
Conclusion
A wedding day runs smoother when the ceremony, the reception, the food, and even the cake are handled in one place by one team. That’s the experience we’ve built at The Waterfall, and it’s the reason so many couples tell us the planning felt lighter than they expected.
If you’re picturing a ceremony and reception that don’t require two venues and two timelines, we’d love to show you around. Call us at 302.792.2600 or visit our Weddings page to inquire and set up a tour.
FAQs
Can we get married outside and still have a backup if it rains?
Yes. Our outdoor gardens are available for ceremonies, and if the weather doesn’t allow it, we can move the ceremony indoors into the reception space.
Is the wedding cake included in the package?
Yes, the wedding cake is part of our all-inclusive wedding packages, arranged through our partner bakeries.
Can we bring in our own caterer for cultural dishes?
We do allow outside caterers, particularly for Indian weddings or other cultural menu needs, alongside our in-house catering.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 500 guests, and the Cascade Ballroom up to 325 guests. The full property can host up to 800 guests.