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  • 2016

Chase Center on the Riverfront

From 1,000 to 1,000 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Clean Up
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Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

Chase Center on the Riverfront

Located in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware’s scenic Riverfront district, the Chase Center on the Riverfront is the largest wedding and special event venue in the Brandywine Valley. With two stunning ballrooms and versatile event spaces, the Chase Center provides the perfect setting for ceremonies and receptions of any size. Discover how our team can bring your vision to life and create a celebration you’ll never forget.

Facilities & Capacity

Over the past year, the Chase Center has unveiled beautifully reimagined ballroom spaces — the Riverfront Ballroom and the Christina Ballroom — each designed with modern elegance to accommodate weddings of all sizes.

Christina Ballroom
Our newly renovated Christina Ballroom offers a sophisticated yet contemporary design. A breathtaking central chandelier serves as the room’s focal point, while a marble built-in bar adds timeless luxury. The ballroom also features direct access to our private bridal suite and dressing area, allowing for a seamless and unforgettable grand entrance.

Riverfront Ballroom
Fully renovated in 2025, the Riverfront Ballroom showcases a refined gray-and-white palette, marble columns, and customizable LED lighting that allows couples to personalize the ambiance with their chosen color accents. Its elegant simplicity and modern aesthetic create a versatile backdrop that complements any wedding style.

Together, our beautifully appointed ballrooms set the stage for extraordinary weddings and celebrations. Ideal for gatherings of 100 to over 300 guests, the Chase Center offers the space, style, and flexibility to bring your once-in-a-lifetime event to life.

Services Offered

Our experienced and attentive team is dedicated to making your planning process seamless and stress-free. From connecting you with trusted local vendors to assisting with guest accommodations at the nearby Westin Wilmington and other Riverfront hotels, we handle every detail with care.

Paired with exceptional, customizable culinary offerings and expertly crafted bar selections, the Chase Center ensures a personalized and memorable experience for you and your guests.

Additional amenities include:

  • Custom LED lighting and full audio-visual capabilities

  • A private get-ready suite

  • Complete dining essentials and event setup

Let the Chase Center on the Riverfront turn your wedding day into an unforgettable celebration

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 27 years in business

  • We speak English

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$20,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$15,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1000

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

17

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Planner
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November

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Reviews of Chase Center on the Riverfront

Weddingwire
4.8/5 12 reviews
Google
4.5/5 912 reviews
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Riki Sent on 11/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Dee & the staff at the Chase Center on the Riverfront were incredible! Throughout the whole year of planning Dee was so helpful & was always available to talk and answer any questions. The venue for my ceremony and reception on my wedding day was everything that I imagined! My husband and I had the most incredible wedding we could have ever thought. A month later and we are still getting compliments of the venue and most importantly how great the food was. Our guests raved about the filet mignon entree and the mini grilled cheese appetizer! The lighting and drapery done by AV Riverfront turned out amazing. Everything was beautiful. I recommend to take a look at this venue for future brides !!
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Erin Sent on 10/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Chase Center exceeded every expectation I had for my wedding. Dee was always there to answer any question or concern and made any change I needed instantly. She even surprised us by adding my husband's favorite beer to the bar. The wait staff during our reception was fantastic! They were so nice and really seemed happy to be there. We got so many compliments on the food, both at cocktail hour and during the reception. I was able to truly enjoy my wedding day because of the level of service I got from the Chase Center!
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Kimberly Sent on 10/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Dee and her staff made my wedding a dream come true. It was the most amazing evening all because of them.
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Amy Sent on 10/02/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I loved everything about the Chase Center for our wedding. Dee was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and especially helped us in the final few weeks. The food provided by the Chase Center was amazing. Our guests our still talking about how the food for our wedding was the best they've had at a wedding, by far! They had amazing choices for food and appetizers and were very flexible. My husband and I ate during the cocktail hour so we could greet our guests during dinner, and it was a great idea- provided by Dee! The room with the actual reception was breathtaking, and HUGE, so no one ever felt like they were squished in there. Literally, the best choice and an amazing value. We got SO much for the price. Thank you Dee and the Chase Center!
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Rebecca Sent on 08/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
If we could submit a review based on our experience it would not be a 5/5, it would state a 10/5. This venue is absolutely excellent and one of the best deals you will find when searching for a reception site. The amount that was included in our per person price was unbelievable (flowers, our cake, unlimited bar, food, etc.) , which allowed them to stand out among all the other vendors we researched. They were dedicated to our day and did everything in their power to see to it that we were happy. There is also a beautiful hotel (The Westin) attached to this site, which put our traveling guests at ease. We can not say enough wonderful things about The Chase Center and are so grateful for all they did.
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User2136128 Sent on 05/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I loved everything about my wedding ceremony and reception at the Chase Center. I couldn't have asked for a better venue or wedding coordinator (I worked with Dee Huntsman). In particular, they did great accommodating last minute needs. My original ceremony location informed me fairly late in the game that they had to cancel my reservation, such that I was without a ceremony location just a few months before my wedding. Dee was wonderful with helping me to find a replacement venue (even when I got a little unreasonably grumpy over the situation). Ultimately, we landed on the Chase Center itself because we had already planned to host our reception there. They let us use basically whatever decor we wanted, and coordinated extremely well with our other vendors. Moreover, the food was fantastic! The uplighting was lovely, the bridal party had ample space to chill and get ready in adjourning suites, and everyone had a wonderful time. The staff was also super friendly and helpful -- great people.

I also have to give a special shout out to Dee. She is super professional, organized, and quick to respond to emails and phone calls. Definitely my favorite vendor contact throughout the wedding planning process. Thanks so much Dee -- you rock!
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User1983973 Sent on 12/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Chase center gave us the wedding of our dreams. People are still raving to us about the food and the space. Everyone we worked with made it such an easy and unforgettable planning experience. Dee went above and beyond to make it everything we pictured and more. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for the best space to hold an event. Affordable and beautiful with lots to do in the area.
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Kendra Sent on 08/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I could go on about how this is a beautiful venue, with incredible quality for the price and how they were easy to work with and how the food was delicious, but the best part about having our wedding at The Chase Center was working with Dee Huntsman, the wedding coordinator. She is incredibly professional and sweet as can be. She knows so much about weddings and she handles any issues with the calming finesse of a seasoned professional! She is also well-connected in the Delaware wedding scene, so she was able to give us good recommendations for other vendors. We looked at a lot of venues that were beautiful, but nothing came close to the value of the all-inclusive wedding packages at The Chase. Our wedding day was perfect, thanks to Dee & the team at The Chase Center!
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Alyssa Sent on 02/10/2012
4.7 out of 5 rating
We loved the Chase Center! We had a blast and so did our guests. On our wedding day, they provided an extremely high level of service and were overly accommodating to anything we wanted or needed. Kate (our planner) was fantastic and completely through during the planning process. We were in the Christiana Ball Room and it was the perfect!

It was very important to us that our reception venue was known for having great food. The Chase Center exceeded our expectations on the quality and quantity of food that was included in our package. We heard time and time again from our guests how outstanding the food was.

With regards to value, I do have to say that although our the dinner plates were great portions, and the appetizers during cocktail hour were coming out in abundance, the menu selections (# of types of appetizers included in the package) were limited. That was not really a huge issue to us but it was to my mom who was paying for the food. The only other small issue we had was that Kate's manager was not initially overly accommodating to modify the desert option to ice cream instead of a pastry. (We didn't see the point in offering 2 types of cake) In the end, she did make it happen.

I HIGHLY recommend this venue!
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Candyce Sent on 06/25/2015
4.6 out of 5 rating
I chose the Chase Center because I've hosted events there in the past for work, as well as attended a number of events here over the years, and its one of the few venues in DE with a hotel attached to it. The fact that hotel is a brand new Westin, was just icing on the cake. The Chase Center provides you with an coordinator ours was Dee. Dee is AMAZING, I loved her from day one!! She very personable, she patiently and professionally answered all 9 million of my emails, gave great feedback in terms of what would work best in the spaces we chose, and was just an excellent point of contact for everything. The Chase center itself is great there are several rooms to choose from depending on the size and scale of your event, the food was all delicious. My only complaint with the Chase center is that due to a mis communication most people missed the cake bar we had set up so there was a lot of leftover cake at the end of the night, but no one told me that. And instead of informing us that we had extra cake or boxing it up for us, the staff either took it home or threw it out. As expensive as wedding cake is, that should NEVER happen. Otherwise, I was very happy with The Chase Center!!
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Very professional staff! They helped me out during the 2 weddings I did there. I told them I have a surprise SLIDESHOW presentation for the BRIDE AND GROOM and they helped me make it happen. Not to mention how gorgeous the ball room is. It's perfect for photos for your wedding reception. Not crowded and have lots of space especially if there are kids in your party. I will definitely refer them to every potential brides we meet.

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Chase Center on the Riverfront frequently asked questions

Chase Center on the Riverfront includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Chase Center on the Riverfront includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Chase Center on the Riverfront includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Chase Center on the Riverfront for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Waterfront
Chase Center on the Riverfront offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Chase Center on the Riverfront offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Chase Center on the Riverfront offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Planner
  • Outside Vendors
Chase Center on the Riverfront offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Chase Center on the Riverfront is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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