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Reception
$1,500starting price
Ceremony
$1,000starting price
Reception
$1,500starting price
Ceremony
$1,000starting price
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About
Whist Weddings is a historic wedding venue located in Wilmington, Delaware. This private venue is located in the Tilton Mansion, home to the University and Whist Club. However, you need not be a member in order to experience the premiere club. Whist Weddings only hosts one wedding each day, so each couple can experience privacy and exceptional service. Come experience this beautifully designed mansion as you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Facilities and Capacity Whist Weddings is an all-inclusive wedding venue housed in the historic Tilton Mansion. Couples have their choice of indoor or outdoor ceremony sites, plus a newly renovated ballroom for a magical reception.
Say 'I do" surrounded by mature trees under a pergola, which allows for a quiet and intimate setting. Take photos in and around the property, which is lush and green and brimming with history.
The venue can accommodate weddings with a minimum of 75 and up to 130 guests for a sit-down dinner with dancing.
The property features private dressing rooms for both parties. Your venue can also host events for all stages of your wedding, including engagement party, bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.
Services include:
Five-hour open bar
Sparkling wine toast
In-house catering
Two stationary and four butlered hors d'oeuvre
Wedding cake from one of our preferred cake vendors
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Plated dinner
Choice of two entrees plus a vegetarian selection
Selection of house linens
Private Menu tasting for the wedding couple plus two guests
Off street parking
Wheelchair accessible
20% service fee included
Minimum of 75 guests
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Frequently Asked Questions
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?
$1,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$1,500
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?
$1,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$1,000
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
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
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
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Getting married at the Whist Club was a great decision on our part. Margaret was very attentive and was with us every step of the way. Leading up to the big day, she was able to give me advice as well as vendors that worked with the venue often, saving me a lot of time online looking at reviews. The day of the wedding itself went off without a hitch. The weather was perfect and having the ceremony outdoors was beautiful in the garden. The food was delicious and we heard many compliments from our guests. (Side note, we also had our rehearsal dinner here; highly recommend having it all in one place for simplicity's sake. Their food for that was amazing as well. Try the crab cakes! Overall, most of our guests were impressed with the wedding and reception, which is exactly what we were going for. I highly recommend Whist if you're looking for a reasonably priced venue that looks outstanding. Service here was top notch!
Carmen R. Married on 09/10/2022
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Absolutely wonderful
The Whist was the perfect venue for our wedding! Margaret was really responsive and helpful throughout the process. Margaret was not able to be at the wedding, but Sara made sure the reception was running smoothly. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the venue and grounds are beautiful!
Pam M. Married on 07/09/2022
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Wonderful Whist Wedding!
After spending a long time looking for venues, touring several, and not feeling like we found the one, that quickly changed when we first visited the University and Whist Club. When driving up, seeing the beautiful gardens gave us the first clue that we found our venue. The Tilton Mansion is not only historical, but looks like a castle from the outside. As an added bonus, The Carriage House is a great alternative location for a ceremony if your guest count allows for it. We lucked out in being able to have our ceremony there since it rained on our wedding day. The fact that the venue includes so much, such as floral centerpieces, cake, open bar, a wedding coordinator, and more is very helpful. I knew I did not want to have to rent tables and chairs and I was glad to have chosen a venue that not only includes so much but is also very reasonably priced. Margaret, the wedding coordinator, was great to work with. She suggested we visit the venue on a day that it was set up for a wedding, which was a great idea. She was wonderful to work with from start to finish. Everyone at the Whist Club was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and everyone told us what a great wedding it was. We would highly recommend this venue to other couples!
Whist Weddings includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Whist Weddings includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Whist Weddings includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
The space offered by Whist Weddings for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Whist Weddings offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Whist Weddings offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Whist Weddings offers the following services for wedding events:
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi
Whist Weddings offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables
Whist Weddings 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.
