Weddings
Wedding packages are ideal for couples who wish to have both their ceremony and reception at the Delaware Art Museum for 75-150 guests. For couples planning smaller weddings or hosting only their ceremony or reception at the museum we offer à la carte pricing for our venue rentals and services. For more information or to schedule a wedding tour, please contact venuerentals@delart.org.
Wedding Packages
Packages range from $4,500-$8,000 and include the following:
- Five hours of exclusive event time from 6-11 pm*
- Outdoor ceremony with white padded folding chairs
- Choice of indoor and outdoor venues for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing (venues determine package price)
- Select galleries open for guests to enjoy during your event
- Up to 12 uplights for your reception (indoor use only)
- Tables & Chairs***
- Glassware, dinnerware, and flatware***
- Free onsite parking for up to 85 vehicles
- Use of our Kids Corner for young children in attendance (adult supervision required)
- Museum representative onsite during your event
- Gorgeous photo opportunities throughout public areas inside of the museum and Sculpture Garden (contact venuerentals@delart.org about photos inside galleries)
- One hour ceremony rehearsal prior to wedding date
- Access to two private board rooms for wedding party prior to ceremony
- One year Delaware Art Museum membership for wedding couple
*Receptions may extend to midnight for an additional fee.
***Events requiring additional tables, chairs, dinner, glassware, and flatware outside of the museum’s inventory will be charged a rental fee.
Catering, linens, décor, florals, music, photographer, and lighting (other than uplights) are not included.
The Delaware Art Museum proudly partners with several local caterers.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How much do wedding packages cost and are there any minimums?
- Wedding Packages range from $4,500-$8,000 depending on the number of venues and are ideal for couples that wish to have their ceremony and reception at the museum for 75-150 guests.
- Couples expecting fewer than 75 guests or those interested in just a ceremony or reception may rent venues à la carte if preferred. Venues range from $1,000-$2,500.
- There is a $2,000 minimum for weddings at the museum, and a $2,500 minimum for events held on Friday and Saturdays during peak months. Please view our venues page for current rates and capacities.
Do you offer micro-weddings or any small wedding packages?
- Yes! We offer a seasonal, daytime micro-wedding package for up to 25 guests on select weekdays during the museum’s open hours. Contact venuerentals@delart.org to learn more.
When are your peak months?
- Peak months are April, May, June, September, October, November, and December. Non-peak months are January, February, March, July, and August.
Do you have any required vendors?
- The Delaware Art Museum encourages the use of our Preferred Caterers for food and beverage service.
- Weddings of 50 guests or more require a hired, professional, day of wedding coordinator or planner.
- Couples are welcome to use any licensed and insured vendors for services such as music, photography, florist, décor, and wedding coordinators.
Do you require event insurance?
- Yes, in addition to all vendors being insured, we require that each event purchases day-of event insurance prior to the event date. Ask us for recommendations on where to purchase your policy!
Do you have wedding suites for getting ready?
- While we are happy to allow wedding parties use our board rooms to be tucked away as guests arrive, we do not offer space for dressing or having hair and makeup done. All wedding couples and wedding party members must arrive at the museum dressed and photo ready!
Are there sound restrictions?
- All outdoor amplified music must end by 10 pm and is not permitted on Sundays. Indoor receptions can play music until 11 pm.
Can more than one wedding take place on a day?
- To ensure every couple has the best experience possible we only allow one wedding per day.
Visit our listing on The Knot to view photos and reviews from real weddings at the Delaware Art Museum.
Top: Photograph by Marie Scaramuzzo.