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112 years in business

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4 team members

Elegant. Timeless. Iconic.

HOTEL DU PONT in Wilmington, Delaware, is a historic wedding venue renowned for its stunning architecture and timeless charm, making it the premier choice for luxury weddings in the Philadelphia region since 1913. This iconic hotel offers over 25,000 square feet of elegant event space, including two breathtaking ballrooms, providing a sophisticated backdrop for weddings of up to 275 guests. From sweeping staircases to sparkling chandeliers, every detail of HOTEL DU PONT reflects a perfect blend of Wilmington’s illustrious history and modern elegance, making it an ideal venue for unforgettable wedding celebrations.

Package Inclusions (starting at $215 per person):
HOTEL DU PONT offers comprehensive wedding packages that include:

  • Full catering services
  • Open bar services and a champagne toast
  • Private menu tasting for two
  • Bespoke wedding cakes by the hotel bake shop, Spark’d Creative Pastry
  • Complimentary deluxe overnight accommodations for the newlyweds
  • Special room rates for wedding guests
  • Choice of white, ivory, or black napkins and floor-length table linens
  • Tables, chairs, china, flatware, glassware
  • Set-up & clean-up
  • No state sales tax!

Additional Enhancements Available:

  • Get ready rooms
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Custom ice carvings
  • Champagne tower
  • After-party indulgences
  • Farewell brunch

Inclusive Weddings Welcome
HOTEL DU PONT is proud to welcome cultural, Kosher, LGBTQ+, and pet-friendly weddings, ensuring that every couple can celebrate their love in a way that’s meaningful to them.

Pricing information

$32,400 average price
WeddingWire estimate
$32,400 average price
WeddingWire estimate
Reception
$35,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

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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?

$35,000

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

$25,000

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
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
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

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Reviews of HOTEL DU PONT

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Hotel DuPont receives high praise from multiple reviewers for its stunning architecture, elegant interiors, and exceptional service. The staff, particularly Shellie and Jenni, are highlighted for their professionalism, attentiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests rave about the delicious food, variety of drinks, and overall beauty of the venue, describing it as a hidden gem with top-notch service. The seamless logistics, well-oiled coordination between vendors, and ease of communication contribute to making weddings at Hotel DuPont a memorable and highly recommended experience.

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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.

Hotel DuPont receives high praise from multiple reviewers for its stunning architecture, elegant interiors, and exceptional service. The staff, particularly Shellie and Jenni, are highlighted for their professionalism, attentiveness, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests rave about the delicious food, variety of drinks, and overall beauty of the venue, describing it as a hidden gem with top-notch service. The seamless logistics, well-oiled coordination between vendors, and ease of communication contribute to making weddings at Hotel DuPont a memorable and highly recommended experience.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 59 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1524 reviews
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 03/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elegance and Fun!

The historic Hotel DuPont's stunning architecture and elegant interiors created the perfect location for the wedding of our dreams. Our ceremony took place in the charming DuBarry Room, which held our 220 guests comfortably and was just a winding staircase away from the iconic Gold Ballroom, where our reception unfolded. Our 12-person band performed on a stage at the rear of the ballroom where we had plenty of space for dancing, which made for a fun night of entertainment and mingling with guests.
 
The high level of professionalism and service provided by the staff at Hotel DuPont stood out not only to my husband and me but also to our guests. With every single interaction, the staff was attentive and made people feel special. We felt like we had stepped back in time! Our guests also raved about all the dinner courses, the variety and presentation of food and drinks at the cocktail hour, and brunch the next morning.
 
From day one, we knew we were in good hands with Shellie. She was so knowledgeable, responsive, flexible, understanding, and always pleasant! She was available every step of the way, even for last-minute changes. She and her staff used their extensive experience to make our wedding day perfect. Most of our vendors had worked at the hotel in the past, and with each other and Shellie, making planning the wedding easy and the day of logistics seamless. It felt like a well-oiled machine!
 
My husband and I have so many wonderful memories of our wedding and cannot recommend Hotel DuPont enough. We look forward to celebrating our first anniversary at the hotel and enjoying the delicious wedding cake we had at our reception.
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 06/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue and great staff!

The venue is stunning, the food was absolutely delicious, and the staff is wonderful to work with.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We've been married for a month and are still in awe of how magical our wedding was at Hotel DuPont. On our wedding night my husband said, "I wish we could do this all over again tomorrow!" Markie Barnes, our wedding coordinator, made our entire experience absolutely exceptional from our first visit to tour the hotel, through the 8 months of planning, to our fairy tale wedding day! I don't want to count how many times I emailed Markie to ask (probably quite silly) questions but she was so attentive to details, is so enthusiastic, encouraging, and responsive. I know I would have been pulling my hair out if I didn't have her to rely on but the entire time leading up to the wedding, my friends and family were amazed at how stress free I was- and that's thanks to Markie!! Every detail was executed perfectly. Hotel DuPont exceeded our dreams!
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