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  • 2018
  • 2016

Hockessin Memorial Hall

From 50 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Helpful staff
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Hannah
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Hockessin Memorial Hall is a banquet hall wedding venue located in Hockessin, Delaware. With scenic greenery and areas of natural beauty within walking distance, this Diamond State hideaway is defined by its timeless charm. It is a wonderful place for couples who appreciate the combination of picturesque views and elegant design, featuring sophisticated decor and a range of amenities. With a superlative team dedicated to realizing your vision, you can rest assured that this one-of-a-kind venue will set the scene for your dream wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Whether you would like to host an intimate or large-scale celebration, Hockessin Memorial Hall welcomes all manner of wedding sizes. It boasts 8,000 square feet of flexible event space that can accommodate up to 350 of your nearest and dearest. When pulling up to the venue, you will surely be in awe of the building’s classic yet inviting facade. A pristine lawn and an adorable flower garden adorn the area in front of the property, a fitting introduction to the eye-catching facilities inside. The banquet hall itself is replete with delightful decorations and ambient lighting, providing plenty of space for you and your guests to dance the night away. Drapery and string lighting complement the property’s romantic vibe. In addition to weddings, it can provide the backdrop for bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners.

Services Offered

Hockessin Memorial Hall offers all-inclusive wedding reception packages, all of which boast five hours of event time, a full meal, and a champagne toast. The Complete Elegance bundle offers a comprehensive selection of features, including a custom wedding cake, a private room for the bridal party, and decorations. Their exceptional staff will do all they can to make your big day truly special, providing food preparation, waiting, and coordination services. Centerpieces, chairs, tables, lighting equipment, and a dance floor are just a few of the available event items. As well as weddings, this banquet hall is happy to host fundraisers, galas, corporate events, and family get-togethers.

What You'll Love About Hockessin Memorial Hall

Newlyweds agree that the on-site coordinators brought their wedding visions to life and then some. Many reviewers were impressed by the pricing, especially considering all of the thoughtful touches that are included. Have a look through their photos to envision your special day at this Delaware wedding venue.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 57 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Aleena & Larry's wedding
Aleena & Larry
150 photos

FAQ

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?

Yes

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

$500

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

$500

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)

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

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of Hockessin Memorial Hall

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Hockessin Memorial Hall receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its efficient and supportive event coordinator, Sarah, who goes above and beyond to bring couples' visions to life. Guests appreciate the wide array of inclusions in the packages, from food to decorations, which significantly reduce planning stress. The delicious food, seamless organization, and magical atmosphere made weddings at this venue unforgettable, with many guests praising the exceptional service and attention to detail. Booking this elegant hall is highly recommended for a worry-free and beautiful wedding experience.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Hockessin Memorial Hall receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its efficient and supportive event coordinator, Sarah, who goes above and beyond to bring couples' visions to life. Guests appreciate the wide array of inclusions in the packages, from food to decorations, which significantly reduce planning stress. The delicious food, seamless organization, and magical atmosphere made weddings at this venue unforgettable, with many guests praising the exceptional service and attention to detail. Booking this elegant hall is highly recommended for a worry-free and beautiful wedding experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 29 reviews
Google
4.6/5 113 reviews
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Jaycee Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down the best wedding venue and staff!

First of all planning a wedding in 6 months can be stressful. Sarah Roberts and The Hockessin Memorial Hall and all the package options and inclusions just made all that stress go away. Sarah was so responsive with all the planning and decorating options to choose from. The tasting day was awesome with how we got to see all the table arrangement options and the food was delicious.
The wedding reception was so much fun and the food was delicious! And yes I (bride) was able to eat it with the help of the staff making sure we were fed and had our drinks.
The price point that the Memorial Hall has was perfect for the 240 people we invited and 165 being able to come.
The dropping off of the supplies we brought was easy as well.
The Hockessin Memorial Hall is a beautiful space inside and felt so magical dancing on the dance floor and having fun in the Photo Booth.
Thank you all so much and you all are lucky to have Sarah Roberts as your manager. She is efficient and on top of everything that needs to be done.
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Luke Sent on 02/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

No Better Place to Host Your Wedding Reception!

We were very impressed with the offerings of Hockessin Memorial Hall. There were so many different options for colors of the chair covers and table runners to match nearly any color scheme you could imagine. They even provided over ten different centerpiece options for the tables.

Working with Sarah was a such a pleasure, she was very quick to respond to all of our questions and always made time for us if we needed to meet in person. The wait staff were very friendly and did a wonderful job keeping everything clean as the night when on. We enjoyed the large dance floor and were very happy that we upgraded to the photo booth (that was probably the most popular activity at the reception)!

On top of it all, our entire package was well worth it in terms of not needing to contract outside vendors for the food, alcohol, and cake. The hall provided a large menu to choose from and even had a tasting where nearly everything was available to try! If you're getting hot hors d'oeuvres we recommend the Brie and Raspberry Jam.

Overall, the quality of service was fantastic and made our Wedding Day all the more special for us and our families. If you made it to the end of this review, you should give Sarah a call to schedule your next special occasion!
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Emily Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding reception

I could not of picked a better place to have my reception for my wedding. From the start there was great communication we were able to go tour and try the food and see the different designs they have for table cloths and center pieces. Sarah set everything up for me and checked on me thru out the reception to make sure there was nothing I needed. 10/10 recommend this place not to mention it’s beautiful
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for more!

I couldn't be happier with Hockessin Memorial Hall and Sarah. I got married a couple of weeks ago and Sarah made everything so easy. So many things were included and it took so much pressure off of me having to find everything myself. And for the price it really is a steal! Don't even get me started on the glazed salmon! So delicious. I'm so thankful I found HMH in my search for a venue!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding October 2024

We recently held our wedding reception at Hockessin Memorial Hall. We had the perfect day! Everything turned out exactly how we envisioned it. Sarah is a fantastic coordinator, very professional, responsive, and talented! She took our ideas and brought them to life and really made the reception planning process so much easier. The food was also exceptional, we received a lot of compliments on it from our guests. Would definitely recommend!
Becky
Becky Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience beginning to end.

This venue made my wedding so much less stressful. I'm so glad we decided to book here. Sarah was great to work with. The hall provided so much and everything turned out beautiful. I would definitely recommend this venue.
Erin
Erin Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down 10 out of 10

We recently had our wedding at Hockessin Memorial Hall, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. Sarah, our event coordinator, was nothing short of amazing. Her talent in transforming our ideas into the perfect setup for both the ceremony and reception was truly impressive. She seamlessly blended our vision with her expertise, creating a beautiful atmosphere.

The food was exceptional, receiving rave reviews from all our guests. Sarah’s organizational skills ensured that everything ran smoothly and on time, allowing us to enjoy our special day without any stress. Her attention to detail and calm demeanor made the entire process enjoyable and worry-free.

Additionally, the pricing was phenomenal, offering great value for the top-notch service we received. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and highly recommend Hockessin Memorial Hall and Sarah for any event.
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Justine Sent on 12/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience

We had a wonderful reception and loved all the staff.
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Amy A. Sent on 09/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! My wedding was perfect!

This venue was amazing from beginning to end! Communication was within 24 hours! The amount you get for the price is fantastic! The venue takes care of everything, I had to get a DJ, photographer only! Professionalism is at its best! Can’t say enough good praise about it!!
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Cortnae Sent on 08/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely, phenomenal!

Sarah was absolutely amazing to work with! She was so helpful, super responsive and ensured everything we requested was provided to the T! I’m so grateful that I came across this venue. The price was fantastic, the wedding, ceremony, catering, decorations, cake etc was all inclusive and the venue was decorated beautifully for our ceremony and reception! We received so many compliments about the venue and the food from our guests. It was truly the most special and memorable day of my life and I’m super grateful to Sarah and her team for making that possible!! Thank you!!!
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Hockessin Memorial Hall frequently asked questions

Hockessin Memorial Hall includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hockessin Memorial Hall includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Hockessin Memorial Hall includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Hockessin Memorial Hall for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
Hockessin Memorial Hall offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Hockessin Memorial Hall offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hockessin Memorial Hall offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
Hockessin Memorial Hall offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Hockessin Memorial Hall is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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