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Deerfield

From 15 to 500 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Carly
Brooke
Smriti
Mackenzie
Emily

Recommended by 98% of couples

What is the story behind Deerfield?

Deerfield Golf Club is a premier wedding venue located in Newark, Delaware, servicing the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Bordering White Clay Creek State Park, Deerfield offers the perfect blend of elegance and natural beauty for your special day. Our stunning outdoor ceremony locations provide a picturesque backdrop, surrounded by nature's beauty. Inside, you will find our beautiful Atriums filled with natural light and lush greenery, creating a serene and romantic atmosphere. For your reception, our grand Ballroom offers a sophisticated space where you and your guests can celebrate in style. Regardless of your wedding size, our venue has an ideal site for you. Whether you are dreaming of an outdoor ceremony or an elegant indoor celebration, Deerfield is able to provide the ideal setting for your wedding day. Executive Chef Mike Josephick can take care of all of your cuisine needs, starting with your hors d'oeuvres, all the way to your dessert. Paired with our impeccable service, Deerfield provides a stylish and memorable setting like none other for your wedding!

Facilities and Capacity

Scattered throughout Deerfield's property are a variety of indoor and outdoor ceremony site options. If you are looking for an intimate space to enjoy with your smaller-sized wedding party, you can host your wedding in our beautiful Atrium spaces. If you are planning a larger wedding, the ballroom can accommodate up to 350 of your friends and family. These spaces will amaze your entire wedding party with their walls of glass! The entire facility has been attractively designed and decorated. From its columns to its manicured lawns, you will have endless, elegant backdrops. There is even a suite specifically set aside for brides inside.

Services Offered

The team at Deerfield can help couples host not only their wedding and reception at the venue but also their bridal shower, engagement party, and rehearsal dinner. You will receive a personalized experience regardless of which package you choose because Deerfield's team modifies each package just for you to make sure it matches your needs and budget. Couples can also add the following services:

  • Specialty linens
  • Upgraded furniture rentals
  • Lighting/sound

Cuisine

Executive Chef Mike Josephick can take care of all of your wedding-day cuisine needs. Chef Mike and his team can provide you with all of the following options:

  • Cocktail reception
  • Buffet and plated dinners
  • Brunch
  • Stations
  • Desserts
  • Tastings

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 20 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

Visit website

What does a real wedding at Deerfield look like?

Jeremy & Amy's wedding
Jeremy & Amy
33 photos
Alli & Chandler's wedding
Alli & Chandler
13 photos
Joe & Sue's wedding
Joe & Sue
336 photos
Jessica & Benjamin's wedding
Jessica & Benjamin
12 photos
Amber & Alan's wedding
Amber & Alan
50 photos
Jonathan & Yelena's wedding
Jonathan & Yelena
25 photos

What are Deerfield's site fees and venue policies?

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

No

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

No

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

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
November
December
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Deerfield is a beautiful, well-kept venue with stunning grounds and bright, photogenic ballrooms. Reviewers praised the attentive, organized coordinators and staff who made planning and the wedding day seamless and flexible. Guests repeatedly complimented the delicious food and strong value, with only minor, quickly resolved hiccups.

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Deerfield is a beautiful, well-kept venue with stunning grounds and bright, photogenic ballrooms. Reviewers praised the attentive, organized coordinators and staff who made planning and the wedding day seamless and flexible. Guests repeatedly complimented the delicious food and strong value, with only minor, quickly resolved hiccups.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 291 reviews
Google
4.6/5 994 reviews
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Will Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, helpful staff and beautiful venue!

We enjoyed a picture-perfect wedding in June 2025 at Deerfield! The staff, particularly Lizette and our day-of coordinator Ryan, were instrumental in making sure our day was a success. We were sent a list of vendors that had experience working at Deerfield, which we felt was a huge aid in narrowing down our choices. You aren’t required to use these vendors (photographer, videographer, DJ, florist, bakery, etc) but we felt it was definitely helpful. We used recommendations from this list for all vendors and were very happy with the outcome! We note that you do have to use the in-house catering service but you are given a lot of freedom in the plates you serve with some customization from the ‘default’ plates, and we had a lot of fun attending the menu tasting a few months before the big day. We chose the champagne chicken and filet mignon as our two main entrees; you are also given a third entree option to offer your guests with dietary restrictions. The venue is gorgeous - we toured it on a gross spring morning in the pouring rain and even then there was ample natural light in all of the spaces. The views of the golf course at sunset are incredible and the space really lights up after dark, with the fountain and patio also open for guests. We are so happy to have had our wedding at Deerfield and can’t recommend it enough!
Carly
Carly Sent on 10/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything You Want in a Wedding Venue!

My husband and I held our wedding reception at Deerfield in April 2026. Our experience with this venue was excellent from beginning to end! The staff is highly professional and exceptional at anticipating your needs. The grounds and ballroom are absolutely gorgeous. The whole place is super clean. The golf course is alive but quiet. The value versus cost is amazing. We received tons of compliments from guests on the day about how delicious the food was and how beautiful the venue was. We’re still getting compliments months later from friends and family saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. We couldn’t be happier with how our day unfolded.

Our coordinator Lizette was there guiding us the whole way and was super nice and accommodating. We wanted to display my great aunt’s antique wedding dress and other memorabilia and it was welcomed by her and the staff. She touched base with us regularly over the five months of planning to make sure we were on track with each milestone and we felt completely organized and at ease heading into the big day.

Our day-of coordinator Matt was also excellent. We were a little behind arriving to Deerfield from the church where we got married but he seamlessly got us back on track and the evening unfolded beautifully. We were greeted by him and the staff as soon as we arrived. They brought us our signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres from the cocktail hour while we collected ourselves in a private dressing room. Matt was guiding each part of the reception nearby but he was good at giving space and time. He would tell us when the cake cutting was and when we had a few moments before pictures would be taken etc. He also built in some private breaks for me and my husband so we could save our energy throughout the event. Basically we were able to be carefree all evening!

The photos we took inside the venue turned out lovely. The hallways are very ornate and classy. We did not take pictures outside due to rain but the golf course is lush and green and there are water fountains and terraces just outside the ballroom. The ballroom is large but feels intimate with the warm light and table positioning. We had 125 guests and 18 round tables including our sweetheart table and it felt romantic and cozy. There’s plenty of space for the cake table, DJ, photo booth, bar, dessert table, and memorial tables with grandparents’ pictures.

We selected the mid level food and drink package with multiple sit-down dinner options including vegetarian/vegan. The staff is very accommodating to food allergies and other preferences. They also accommodate children’s and vendor meals. We loved the late night snack of mini cheesesteaks.

And our last dance in the empty ballroom followed by our sendoff through the front doors was a perfect way to end the night. We used light sticks for the sendoff as sparklers are not permitted on the grounds.

In a word, our reception was perfect. Thank you Deerfield for the impeccable service!
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 10/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Better Than We Could Have Ever Hoped For!

We truly could not have asked for a better wedding venue than Deerfield! Our wedding day was even better than we ever could have hoped for, and so much of that was thanks to the incredible team at Deerfield.

From the very beginning of the planning process through the end of our wedding night, everyone we worked with was amazing. The entire team was so helpful, responsive, organized, and easy to communicate with. They made the planning process feel seamless and made sure everything came together perfectly on the day of our wedding. We felt completely taken care of and were able to actually relax and enjoy the day knowing we were in such great hands.

The venue itself was beautiful, the food and service were fantastic, and everything exceeded our expectations. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful everything was and what an amazing time they had.

We are so grateful to everyone at Deerfield for helping make our wedding day so special. If my husband and I had to do it all over again, we would 100% choose Deerfield without hesitation. We cannot recommend them enough!
Smriti
Smriti Sent on 10/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful venue, an amazing team, and memories we’ll cherish forever.

We had our wedding reception at Deerfield and we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. The hall is huge, beautiful, and perfect for pictures, and the pricing was very accommodating.

What really made the experience special was the staff. Angela was amazing throughout the entire planning process and helped us with every detail over the many months leading up to our wedding. On the big day, Ryan was incredibly helpful and made sure everything went smoothly so we could relax and enjoy our reception.

We also had an outside caterer, and Deerfield was extremely flexible with kitchen access, prep work, and giving our decorators plenty of time to set everything up. They truly worked with us to make our vision come together.

We’re so grateful to everyone at Deerfield for helping make our wedding reception such a memorable day. We would absolutely recommend Deerfield to any couple looking for a beautiful venue with a genuinely caring and accommodating team!
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Toni Sent on 08/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

My husband and I recently got married at Deerfield, and everything was truly perfect!! Not a single thing was a miss. Our guests were well fed and the portions were perfect. Angela and Matt were an amazing help from all the planning until the very end of the night. Every one of our guests raved about the night and how amazing everything was! If you’re looking for a place that is extremely accommodating, beautiful, and seamless, this is the venue for you!
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Review

A wedding at Deerfield means that you will have far less to worry about when planning a wedding. Me and my wife felt that we received great value for the money that we spent. Emily was there to answer all our questions before the big day and Matt was there to help with everything the day of. The location was beautiful, the food was amazing, the professionalism and dedication was top notch.
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Owen Sent on 03/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day!

Lizette and her team are incredible! They did such a great job taking our ideas and bringing the vision to life. The planning process was extremely clear and very smooth. The team had everything set up beautifully and the timing was exact, nothing fell behind schedule. The entire service staff was amazing and the food was delicious. They really allowed us to be in the moment of the day rather than stressing about the logistics. We loved our wedding at Deerfield and couldn’t recommend this venue more!
Emily
Emily Sent on 02/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience!

I had my wedding here in November, and it couldn't have gone better. For the price, we had everything we needed included. The food was incredible, as was the appearance of the venue. Anytime we needed to get in touch with someone, it was easy and returned our questions so fast. Our Wedding Coordinator Lizette was perfect and so unbelievably helpful. Our Day-Of Coordinator too was nothing but helpful, resourceful, and very personable. My husband and I (and our families) would recommend Deerfield to anyone looking for an amazing Venue for their wedding or special event!
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Nicole Sent on 01/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

The team at Deerfield is truly unmatched! From the start, Lizette and her team were readily available for any questions we had. The all inclusive wedding package and recommended vendor list eased any planning stress we might have had. The day of was led by Ryan who did an absolutely outstanding job of keeping the day flowing nicely with no hiccups. The venue itself is beautiful and very well kept. We still have guests who tell us the food was some of the best they have ever had at a wedding! We would recommend Deerfield to anyone looking to plan an amazing wedding.
Hanna
Hanna Sent on 01/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect wedding day!

We LOVED everything about having our wedding at Deerfield! Lizette and Wendy made the process so incredibly easy and stress free. They have tons of options to choose from to make your day everything you want it to be. We were able to get more than we were expecting and stay within our budget, and the property is so beautiful for pictures - our pictures look like they came out of a magazine. 100% of the process of working with the Deerfield team was above and beyond and to this day we still have people tell us how amazing our wedding was (I completely agree!!). I genuinely couldn't recommend them more, a dream of a place to host your wedding!
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What awards has Deerfield won?

291
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Events

15 Oct
Bridal Show

Complimentary admission for couples who have not yet chosen their Wedding venue RSVP is REQUIRED. RSVP through the QR code or call 302.368.6640 ext. 4 to secure your spot on the guest list!

www.deerfieldgolfclub.com

Date: From 10/15/2026 to 10/15/2026 Schedule 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE

Who is the team behind Deerfield?

Angela Kaiser
Angela Kaiser
Catering Sales Manager
Lizette  Kennedy
Lizette Kennedy
Catering Sales Manager
Emily Johansen
Emily Johansen
Catering Sales Manager

Do wedding professionals recommend Deerfield? Which ones?

Stacy Hart Photography Stacy Hart Photography Wedding Photographers

I have captured weddings at Deerfield several times and am looking forward to shooting there again next month. The staff and coordinators are always welcoming and helpful and the venue's grounds are beautifully kept!

Kerry Harrison Photography Kerry Harrison Photography Wedding Photographers

I love photographing weddings at Deerfield! They have one of the prettiest outdoor spots in their pine grove for a perfect summer wedding.

Where is Deerfield located?

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Deerfield frequently asked questions

Deerfield 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
Deerfield includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Deerfield includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Deerfield for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
Deerfield offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Deerfield offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Deerfield offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Deerfield offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Deerfield is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
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