The Delaware Contemporary Reviews
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Brittany Sent on 12/11/20175 out of 5 rating
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Wonderful experience! Meagan was fantastic to work with to plan our perfect wedding!Wonderful experience! Meagan was fantastic to work with to plan our perfect wedding! -
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Brian Sent on 06/24/20185 out of 5 rating
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This review is long overdue, but for anyone thinking of having their wedding at the Delaware Contemporary - DO IT!
Meagan was a joy to work with, and was incredibly helpful in communicating with our vendors, making recommendations to fit our needs, and completely organizing day-of setup. She completely took all the stress away from us so we could enjoy our day.
The venue is beautiful, the galleries are amazing, and for the price you really can't beat it. This is a great space for the DIY couples out there that want to really personalize the space to be their own. We wouldn't give booking this venue a second thought if we had to do it all over again. Thank you Meagan and DCCA!
Brian & Shara - married June 2017This review is long overdue, but for anyone thinking of having their wedding at the Delaware Contemporary - DO IT!
Meagan was a joy to work with, and was incredibly helpful in communicating with our vendors, making recommendations to fit our needs, and completely organizing day-of setup. She completely took all the stress away from us so we could enjoy our day.
The venue is beautiful, the galleries are amazing, and for the price you really can't beat it. This is a great space for the DIY couples out there that want to really personalize the space to be their own. We wouldn't give booking this venue a second thought if we had to do it all over again. Thank you Meagan and DCCA!
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Kristin Sent on 07/18/20175 out of 5 rating
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Meagan was fabulous! She always answered my emails within 24 hours and was always available for questions. She gave me ideas on how the venue would be set up and then proceeded to set everything up exactly how I dreamed. She followed up with vendors to make sure everything was coordinated properly. She helped me have my dream wedding. The venue itself was really cool! During cocktail hour, there was a scavenger hunt through the exhibits. The dance floor was set up in the middle of the lobby, with the dinner tables around it. We loved this venue!Meagan was fabulous! She always answered my emails within 24 hours and was always available for questions. She gave me ideas on how the venue would be set up and then proceeded to set everything up exactly how I dreamed. She followed up with vendors to make sure everything was coordinated properly. She helped me have my dream wedding. The venue itself was really cool! During cocktail hour, there was a scavenger hunt through the exhibits. The dance floor was set up in the middle of the lobby, with the dinner tables around it. We loved this venue! -
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Richard Sent on 05/26/20175 out of 5 rating
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If your party is for 150 people or less, don't give it a second thought!
This venue was AWESOME!!!!!!! Megan and her staff ROCKS!!!!!!!!!If your party is for 150 people or less, don't give it a second thought!
This venue was AWESOME!!!!!!! Megan and her staff ROCKS!!!!!!!!! -
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Sara Sent on 05/31/20175 out of 5 rating
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We LOVED having our wedding at the Delaware Contemporary! Meagan was always on the ball and very helpful. She helped us really nail down what we wanted our ceremony and reception spaces to look like, offered ideas for where to take pictures that best featured the galleries available to us, and was there the day of to make sure everything was just how we had wanted. We had an amazing day, could not have asked for more.We LOVED having our wedding at the Delaware Contemporary! Meagan was always on the ball and very helpful. She helped us really nail down what we wanted our ceremony and reception spaces to look like, offered ideas for where to take pictures that best featured the galleries available to us, and was there the day of to make sure everything was just how we had wanted. We had an amazing day, could not have asked for more. -
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Penny Sent on 09/22/20165 out of 5 rating
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We used Delaware Contemporary for my daughters wedding, and are completely delighted with our choice! Meagan (from Delaware Contemporary) was extremely helpful, and the 'blank slate' nature of the venue allowed us to add many personal touches which resulted in a very personalized, individual wedding vs. a 'cookie cutter' feel. Many of our guests commented on how wonderful the venue was!
Keeping the entire event down by the waterfront was wonderful - we used the Contemporary's discounted rate for the Westin, the nearby Environmental Center for the couples photographs, waterfront restaurants for the rehearsal dinner, and for the event itself, everything in one place (wedding was in the auditorium, cocktails in the galleries, reception in the lobby) was wonderful! It gave an upbeat urban feel to a very comfortable location, convenient to our local Wilmington guests as well as our out of town guests who ranged from Virginia to New York.
The wedding was everything my daughter and her husband had wanted - and the Delaware Contemporary made it possible!We used Delaware Contemporary for my daughters wedding, and are completely delighted with our choice! Meagan (from Delaware Contemporary) was extremely helpful, and the 'blank slate' nature of the venue allowed us to add many personal touches which resulted in a very personalized, individual wedding vs. a 'cookie cutter' feel. Many of our guests commented on how wonderful the venue was!
Keeping the entire event down by the waterfront was wonderful - we used the Contemporary's discounted rate for the Westin, the nearby Environmental Center for the couples photographs, waterfront restaurants for the rehearsal dinner, and for the event itself, everything in one place (wedding was in the auditorium, cocktails in the galleries, reception in the lobby) was wonderful! It gave an upbeat urban feel to a very comfortable location, convenient to our local Wilmington guests as well as our out of town guests who ranged from Virginia to New York.
The wedding was everything my daughter and her husband had wanted - and the Delaware Contemporary made it possible! -
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Paige Sent on 09/22/20165 out of 5 rating
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This place is beyond compare. I am the happiest camper ever since we held our dream wedding there!!! Meagan Mika and the staff at the DCCA made all my bridal dreams, wishes, (and demands haha) come true. Everyone there was so gracious and helpful it was truly remarkable. The space is industrial chic, super clean/cool, and full of notable local art works and endless photo ops. I wouldn't have changed a second of it, everything was ON POINT!!! Go to this museum, I trust you'll recognize the greatness inherent there. All my gratitude to the staff for your amazing work on our event!This place is beyond compare. I am the happiest camper ever since we held our dream wedding there!!! Meagan Mika and the staff at the DCCA made all my bridal dreams, wishes, (and demands haha) come true. Everyone there was so gracious and helpful it was truly remarkable. The space is industrial chic, super clean/cool, and full of notable local art works and endless photo ops. I wouldn't have changed a second of it, everything was ON POINT!!! Go to this museum, I trust you'll recognize the greatness inherent there. All my gratitude to the staff for your amazing work on our event! -
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Catherine Sent on 06/05/20145 out of 5 rating
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Our wedding at the DCCA was perfect. Ashlee was amazing from start to finish! I was planning from out of state and she always responded very quickly to emails and always maintained a can-do attitude about my complicated decorating ideas. I really enjoyed working with her and can't say enough nice things about her. Also the venue space itself was a wonderful, elegant, fun, relaxed, unique atmosphere. I received multiple compliments on the venue choice from guests. I would highly recommend this venue!Our wedding at the DCCA was perfect. Ashlee was amazing from start to finish! I was planning from out of state and she always responded very quickly to emails and always maintained a can-do attitude about my complicated decorating ideas. I really enjoyed working with her and can't say enough nice things about her. Also the venue space itself was a wonderful, elegant, fun, relaxed, unique atmosphere. I received multiple compliments on the venue choice from guests. I would highly recommend this venue! -
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Lisa Sent on 04/21/20145 out of 5 rating
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I recently hosted a fundraiser at the DCCA and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Ashlee McCullough and the staff were terrific to work with. She was very accommodating and responsive to any requests or questions I had. Very professional and made you feel at ease. The venue itself is very cool and unique. It's a great space. Loved that my guests were able to view the art throughout the night too. I got lots of positive feedback from the attendees. I would highly recommend the DCCA!!!I recently hosted a fundraiser at the DCCA and had an absolutely wonderful experience. Ashlee McCullough and the staff were terrific to work with. She was very accommodating and responsive to any requests or questions I had. Very professional and made you feel at ease. The venue itself is very cool and unique. It's a great space. Loved that my guests were able to view the art throughout the night too. I got lots of positive feedback from the attendees. I would highly recommend the DCCA!!! -
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Jeneane Sent on 11/19/20135 out of 5 rating
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This was a fantastic venue and a great value, especially for creative types like us. Jimmy Duffy's catering accomodated our budget and served delicious appetizers and dinner at a reasonable price. Really good food. This allowed us to concentrate our funds on decorating (although the venue is cool enough without adding much) and live music. DCCA staff worked tirelessly to decorate per our specifications and Ashlee McCullough kept things organized and smoothly running. She is responsive to questions and requests and very graciously stored our stuff until our wedding. She and Duffy's made a great team in terms of orchestrating the timeline of our reception and ceremony. They know what they're doing and it shows. I cannot believe that we had such a unique and memorable wedding and reception for 160 guests within our budget. RAVES all around.This was a fantastic venue and a great value, especially for creative types like us. Jimmy Duffy's catering accomodated our budget and served delicious appetizers and dinner at a reasonable price. Really good food. This allowed us to concentrate our funds on decorating (although the venue is cool enough without adding much) and live music. DCCA staff worked tirelessly to decorate per our specifications and Ashlee McCullough kept things organized and smoothly running. She is responsive to questions and requests and very graciously stored our stuff until our wedding. She and Duffy's made a great team in terms of orchestrating the timeline of our reception and ceremony. They know what they're doing and it shows. I cannot believe that we had such a unique and memorable wedding and reception for 160 guests within our budget. RAVES all around. -
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Elizabeth Sent on 08/19/20135 out of 5 rating
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It was such a pleasure working with Ashlee and the rest of the staff at the DCCA. They were infallibly polite, available and professional. Everyone was so wonderful in helping us plan, drop off supplies, and put together a terrific reception. Our guests were so complimentary of the beautiful decor, the friendly staff, and the incredible art. Ashlee and the other staff at the DCCA made sure that the wedding party was well accommodated, that we had time to relax in private prior to our formal introductions, and that we had a chance to sample all the hors d'oeuvres and drinks. We also LOVED working with Jimmy Duffy's as our caterers. Kristy and Bernadette were so terrific to work with and the food, from appetizers to salads to main courses, was delicious. We would absolutely recommend the DCCA to anyone planning an event and we hope to return in the near future to see new exhibits!--Liz and KeithIt was such a pleasure working with Ashlee and the rest of the staff at the DCCA. They were infallibly polite, available and professional. Everyone was so wonderful in helping us plan, drop off supplies, and put together a terrific reception. Our guests were so complimentary of the beautiful decor, the friendly staff, and the incredible art. Ashlee and the other staff at the DCCA made sure that the wedding party was well accommodated, that we had time to relax in private prior to our formal introductions, and that we had a chance to sample all the hors d'oeuvres and drinks. We also LOVED working with Jimmy Duffy's as our caterers. Kristy and Bernadette were so terrific to work with and the food, from appetizers to salads to main courses, was delicious. We would absolutely recommend the DCCA to anyone planning an event and we hope to return in the near future to see new exhibits!--Liz and Keith -
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Erin Sent on 08/15/20135 out of 5 rating
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Loved the professionalism, organization and responsiveness of the planning process down to the event day itself! Would book again in a heartbeat!!Loved the professionalism, organization and responsiveness of the planning process down to the event day itself! Would book again in a heartbeat!! -
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Alison Sent on 08/05/20125 out of 5 rating
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I had an absolutely FABULOUS experience having our wedding reception at this venue!! Ashlee Lukoff is an absolute JEM to work with!! She made everything happen with ease, and whenever I needed questions answered or ideas to chew on- she was there with a QUICK answer! She also diverted any "emergencies" away from me that could be taken care of by her and her team.
As for the venue itself- it was perfect for us! (Ok- for me, versus my husband!) I wanted something different other than the traditional venue, since many of our guests have been to a million weddings- including myself. While we were taking pictures, our guests were treated to a scavenger hunt in the museum galleries, which they won a prize for at the end. Our guests took pictures in the art galleries (which was cool, as long as they were posing next to an art piece), and it seemed that they were thoroughly entertained by the atmosphere. It was very important to us, me especially, that our guests were not just sitting around bored while waiting for us. We made a really cool entrance when we walked into the lobby space, where our tables were set up, from the galleries.
It was just perfect for us and our something-a-little-different vision, and the service we received was spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)I had an absolutely FABULOUS experience having our wedding reception at this venue!! Ashlee Lukoff is an absolute JEM to work with!! She made everything happen with ease, and whenever I needed questions answered or ideas to chew on- she was there with a QUICK answer! She also diverted any "emergencies" away from me that could be taken care of by her and her team.
As for the venue itself- it was perfect for us! (Ok- for me, versus my husband!) I wanted something different other than the traditional venue, since many of our guests have been to a million weddings- including myself. While we were taking pictures, our guests were treated to a scavenger hunt in the museum galleries, which they won a prize for at the end. Our guests took pictures in the art galleries (which was cool, as long as they were posing next to an art piece), and it seemed that they were thoroughly entertained by the atmosphere. It was very important to us, me especially, that our guests were not just sitting around bored while waiting for us. We made a really cool entrance when we walked into the lobby space, where our tables were set up, from the galleries.
It was just perfect for us and our something-a-little-different vision, and the service we received was spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) -
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Leslie Sent on 08/27/20135 out of 5 rating
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DCCA is the absolute BEST place to have a reception!!! The space is so unique, and I loved that because it was so open, everyone was in the same room and could see all the action from their tables. We had 159 people and it was the perfect amount - not too crowded but it felt intimate. Ashlee and everyone at DCCA are absolutely amazing and are so easy to work with. We were able to have people setting up our decorations all day Saturday even while the museum was open.
I would recommend DCCA to absolutely everyone, it is seriously the best place ever to have your reception!DCCA is the absolute BEST place to have a reception!!! The space is so unique, and I loved that because it was so open, everyone was in the same room and could see all the action from their tables. We had 159 people and it was the perfect amount - not too crowded but it felt intimate. Ashlee and everyone at DCCA are absolutely amazing and are so easy to work with. We were able to have people setting up our decorations all day Saturday even while the museum was open.
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Jennie Sent on 09/02/20115 out of 5 rating
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I am so happy that my husband and I chose the DCCA for our wedding reception May 2011. The space is so unique, and Ashlee Lukoff, the Special Events Director and her staff were so accommodating! We got lots of positive feedback about the space, and our friends loved being able to walk through the galleries... some of them are still talking about it!I am so happy that my husband and I chose the DCCA for our wedding reception May 2011. The space is so unique, and Ashlee Lukoff, the Special Events Director and her staff were so accommodating! We got lots of positive feedback about the space, and our friends loved being able to walk through the galleries... some of them are still talking about it! -
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Tara Sent on 04/15/20115 out of 5 rating
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The DCCA was a wonderful place for our wedding. Having the galleries open during the reception added a touch of class that had our guests buzzing for months. Ashlee was incredibly helpful in every way possible and had great suggestions for other vendors. She was extremely accommodating and let us set up as early as possible. I would recommend DCCA to anyone having an event, definitely. I can't compliment them enough!The DCCA was a wonderful place for our wedding. Having the galleries open during the reception added a touch of class that had our guests buzzing for months. Ashlee was incredibly helpful in every way possible and had great suggestions for other vendors. She was extremely accommodating and let us set up as early as possible. I would recommend DCCA to anyone having an event, definitely. I can't compliment them enough! -
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Rachel Sent on 10/27/20095 out of 5 rating
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The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts was an amazing place to hold the "Blank Slate" reception. If you have ideas that are outside of the "wedding in a box" as many hotel vensues provide the DCCA is the place you'll want to look into. The event director Ashlee Lukoff is amazing, attentive and extrememly responsive. She was wonderful to work with and I would recommend this venue to anyone.The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts was an amazing place to hold the "Blank Slate" reception. If you have ideas that are outside of the "wedding in a box" as many hotel vensues provide the DCCA is the place you'll want to look into. The event director Ashlee Lukoff is amazing, attentive and extrememly responsive. She was wonderful to work with and I would recommend this venue to anyone. -
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User1939323 Sent on 11/25/20144.3 out of 5 rating
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This is a really cool venue if you're looking for something different.This is a really cool venue if you're looking for something different. -
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User1938139 Sent on 11/24/20143.4 out of 5 rating
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We held our wedding at the DCCA. There were many wonderful aspects of the venue and experience working with the staff. They worked with us months ahead of time to discuss our needs and wishes and were able to satisfy many. Staff hung up decorations, cleaned up and packaged them after the event and were very supportive during the event with questions about lighting changes, etc. Our guests enjoyed walking around the museum and taking pictures of and with the artwork. The location and parking situation were excellent.
My concerns are with the customer service I received before my event. They were non-responsive to a few emails the week before my wedding (the questions were about issues that needed to be handled that week) because the event planner was out of town and she didn't alert me ahead of time. She asked me for final payment when I was in my wedding dress, 20 minutes before my ceremony was set to begin and had never asked for it ahead of time. I think this might be due to the fact that the Planner was new to the position. In time, I imagine she will improve and the experience working with the venue will improve. In addition, parts of the venue could use cleaning - the carpet in the entryway was very dirty and the stainless wall needed to be cleaned. There are many pictures from my wedding with a fingerprint covered wall in the background.
If you choose to hold an event at the DCCA, I suggest being very diligent with the staff and ask for things ahead of time. This is not a site where you can rely on them to think of questions or potential concerns ahead of time. I also suggest you ask them to clean the space before your event. I had many other problems with their required catering company, but those are the fault of that vendor, not the DCCA.We held our wedding at the DCCA. There were many wonderful aspects of the venue and experience working with the staff. They worked with us months ahead of time to discuss our needs and wishes and were able to satisfy many. Staff hung up decorations, cleaned up and packaged them after the event and were very supportive during the event with questions about lighting changes, etc. Our guests enjoyed walking around the museum and taking pictures of and with the artwork. The location and parking situation were excellent.
My concerns are with the customer service I received before my event. They were non-responsive to a few emails the week before my wedding (the questions were about issues that needed to be handled that week) because the event planner was out of town and she didn't alert me ahead of time. She asked me for final payment when I was in my wedding dress, 20 minutes before my ceremony was set to begin and had never asked for it ahead of time. I think this might be due to the fact that the Planner was new to the position. In time, I imagine she will improve and the experience working with the venue will improve. In addition, parts of the venue could use cleaning - the carpet in the entryway was very dirty and the stainless wall needed to be cleaned. There are many pictures from my wedding with a fingerprint covered wall in the background.
If you choose to hold an event at the DCCA, I suggest being very diligent with the staff and ask for things ahead of time. This is not a site where you can rely on them to think of questions or potential concerns ahead of time. I also suggest you ask them to clean the space before your event. I had many other problems with their required catering company, but those are the fault of that vendor, not the DCCA. -
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