Deerfield Reviews

great food, great atmosphere and great staff. the team was well organized. they had answers to our questions within a moments notice and were clear on the expectations.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
My husband and I recently got married at Deerfield in early November. The grounds are beautiful as they sit upon White Clay State Park. They made for the most picturesque outside ceremony.
The ballroom is beautiful. Big windows, very spacious, and more recently updated than most golf clubs I’ve seen!
THE FOOD. The food was GREAT! From the hors d’oeuvres at the cocktail hour to the sit-down dinner. Everything was delicious and spectacular!
The coordinators are so helpful and responsive. They walk you through every detail of your special day. They also make sure everything is the way you want it so you don’t need to worry about anything the day of.

Growing up in the local area, we were always familiar with Deerfield. After attending multiple expos and exploring different options, the professionalism and ease working with the Deerfield staff, especially Lizzette Kennedy, was unmatched. Lizzette, our wedding manager, made this entire process so smooth, simple, and fun. The communication, professionalism, and energy from Lizette made our experience so much more fun and engaging. From meetings to discuss our options and desires, to food tastings and coordinating the big day, Lizzette and the Deerfield staff went above and beyond to make our day flawless. They were flexible, responsive, and were quick to act based on our needs. We are truly so grateful to have celebrated our love at Deerfield, and could not have asked for a better experience.

We had Lizette as our sales manager, she was very accommodating, responsive, there anytime we had questions, she kept every meeting and walk through on schedule. She even remembered us & our names from the first walk through to the menu tasting. We toured 10 venues and this was the best value being all inclusive & the vibe we were looking for. Everyone who was there to help, was actually helpful. Our day of coordinator was Adele, who we met a few days prior, she made sure everything was set up exactly how we requested. They even relocated our arch from the pines (ceremony location) to the ballroom as a photo backdrop for us, as we asked for. Sarah was my bridal attendant, she was great! She worked so hard to make sure we were where we needed to be and had what we needed/wanted, she was helpful with putting my veil on and helping with my dress mishaps, getting me a glass of wine whenever it was asked for, making sure champagne and hor' duerves were ready in the bridal suite for us during cocktail hour, (Sarah and Adele).
It made it so much easier that we could come back and pick up all our decor the next morning!!

Internally every aspect was amazing. They offer 2 bridal helpers to follow you around all night too which was so awesome (get you drinks, food, anything)

Only complaint is one of the bartenders- but I think she was a fill in for one that we originally requested. So even though she was prettt bad (rude, nasty to guests) it wasn’t the norm.
Lizette is the best!

Deerfield is absolutely the best wedding venue! They offer so many options for any type of event and accommodate weddings large and small. Their pricing also can’t be beat, and you still get the highest quality of food, service, decor, staff and more. There are way too many amazing things to say about our wedding day and it was truly amazing because of Deerfield and everyone that works there.

It was an absolute pleasure working with the Deerfield and we loved how everything turned out! Lizette and the sales team were incredibly easy to communicate with and responsive even during some last minute changes. Our guests absolutely raved about the hors d’oeuvres and the food and service in general. Wendy (day of coordinator) was a master of ensuring everything went smoothly and the two lead assistants (Sarah and Marshaan) were extremely helpful the entire day! We were very impressed with how quickly Sarah bustled my dress as my bridesmaids had spent hours trying to figure it out before hand. We were not expecting help with bustling!

We’ve also received several follow up emails from our guests praising the Deerfield and being extremely impressed with the level of service provided. The hits of the night seemed to be the duck ravioli, the lamb chop, and the crab cake station during cocktail hour and the early cake cutting combined with the ice cream bar.

We cannot thank the Deerfield enough for all of their excellent work leading up to and during our wedding.

Photos are from Tuleya Photography

Deerfield was amazing! Alex was always there when we needed her and met our every need. She was always willing to help and made our wedding planning process so much easier! The wedding was perfect. There were no issues and everyone was so easy to work with. They made our day incredible. Even our band was talking about how easy they were to work with. 10/10 would recommend!

After much research and consideration of other venues in the DE/MD area, Deerfield became our obvious choice due to price and value for money, location, aesthetics, professionalism & communication, etc. We lucked out by partnering with Alex as our catering sales manager, who walked us through the entire process from start to finish. However, I can tell you that ALL the staff at Deerfield are phenomenal!

Deerfield's package options include MUCH more than many other venues. We had a lovely initial tour that was packed with valuable information. From there we did the couple's menu tasting, constructed our own personalized menu from their multitude of options, had divine signature drinks and wonderful bar service, cake provided by Bing's, hotel accommodations with Courtyard Marriott (including shuttle service), and more. Deerfield definitely delivers on quality. Our friends and family still rave about the whole experience, especially the food! Not to mention the beauty... our photos were STUNNING!

Planning details for a whole year - a monumental task - was made efficient with the assistance of Alex. Most importantly - my husband and I had the wedding of our absolute dreams. 10/10 recommend!

How would you choose a place where all of your tomorrows begins ?
Our next chapter was started here, wedding at Deerfield, with its stunning environment, professional team and very responsible staffs.
Well organized and professional plan with detail script; Four times changing and double checking for our preference with full support; Get covered for the related information of whole other process outside of Deerfield; Very delicious foods and chef’s unique specials; respecting and understanding towards to our culture and traditions; Consulting and feedbacks after the wedding; and so much more…
I truly appreciate Alex Lento and her entire team. My wedding won’t be this beautiful without your help and effort…
Thank you for making our big day so special and unforgettable. We had such a wonderful day with our family and friends at Deerfield.
Preparing for the wedding in another state is stressful and challenging when it sounds. The least thing that makes us feel overwhelmed is our venue. We saved a lot of time without concerning about arrangements and everything about that day. All is well organized in a very professional way at Deerfield. Managers and staffs are so friendly and passionate. Very flexible and sharp team that catch up updates and changes from us very quick. Thank you again for the hospitality! The most impressive experience that we had in Deerfield is, Respect and support to our culture and traditions. We have guests from different culture with different dining habits, They offered Halal meat and vegetarian options in the reception, also allow us to have couple of traditional foods as outside catering. We get help on finding networks(i.e. Flowers, Wedding cake, Photographer, and more) without asking for help. I received a call from a lot of talented and hardworking people to be connected when I needed. Thank you Alex for your recommendation! We had such a lovely day at Deerfield for our lifelong memories with your team!
Yes, The team is beyond what I have just described. They are constantly developing and improving their services by getting feedback from its each and every customer. I believe that your big day will be always better that ours at Deerfield. Cheers !

Deerfield is one of the best venues out there for events and celebrations in the Delaware area. They are professional event organizers with detailed menus that fit all sizes of parties. They have a great variety of food and drink options with reasonable price and not to mention the beautiful golf course for leisure. They also respond very quickly to your request and will do everything they can do fit your agenda. THEY ARE THE BEST VENUE OUT THERE!

Deerfield made our wedding day absolutely spectacular. Lizette and Wendy did a great job making sure all the details came out how we wanted for the day of and were responsive during the entire process leading up to our day. The staff did a great job and the food was delicious. I would recommend this venue to everyone. We truly picked the best place with the best staff who were courteous, attentive, and overall the best.

Planning a wedding from New York in the middle of a pandemic was not easy, but Angela put us at such ease. My husband and I live in New York, but wanted to get married in our home state of Delaware. Anegla went above and beyond to help us navigate wedding planning. The first time we "toured" Deerfield was through a facetime phone call with Angela and one of our friends. We were sold on Deerfield without even seeing it in person. Anegla was always available to answer our questions over the phone or through email. She was so flexible with her time and made sure to meet with us any time we came into town.
Our day of coordinator was just as amazing as Angela. JD made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. He did a phenomenal job directing our ceremony and reception. He even made sure to remind us to eat throughout the night (trust me you will definitely need this). Deerfield is so lucky to have Angela and JD! We couldn't have picked a better place to have our wedding.

My husband and I planned a ~180 person wedding for November 2020. Deerfield was incredibly flexible when we had to make changes due to Covid. We were married with just our immediate family (18 people) and they treated our small intimate ceremony and luncheon with as much care and attention as they would have our big party. We were absolutely thrilled to also have a reception at Deerfield that same weekend a year later. We had ~140 guests and the space was very comfortable for that size. Lizette and Ryan were so easy to work with! They thought of everything. We could drop decorations off days in advance. Deerfield handled all set up and tear down. We wanted Christmas vibes and they ensured the country club’s decorations were up in time for our event. They coordinated with all our other vendors. We used their recommendations for our DJs and bakery and both were 10/10s. It is an absolutely gorgeous venue! (grounds and interior). The food is delicious and I would get married there a 3rd time if my husband would allow it.

The minute we arrived at Deerfield, Alex Lento, made us feel so at home and welcome. We knew immediately that this was our wedding venue. Alex was so amazing and communicative through the entire process and made our wedding day so special. The food and service was absolutely amazing and is still the talk of our friends and family. The golden hour pictures are unlike any other and the entire experience from start to finish was seamless. We planned our wedding in less than 2 months and I had almost no stress. Alex and all the workers at Deerfield made our wedding the best day of my life.

My husband and I booked Deerfield in October 2019 only to have to reschedule our June 2020 wedding not once, but twice due to the pandemic. Though we legally got married on our original date, we finally hosted our big celebration in September 2021 at Deerfield.
We worked with Lizette as our point of contact and she was transparent, honest, and always willing to accommodate us the best she could. From all meetings leading up to the wedding and throughout the wedding day, we are so grateful to have the support and flexibility we experienced from the entire team. The spaces looked gorgeous—it was a real dream come true and a long-awaited celebration to have! I have heard many praises from the guests who attended as well--they were so pleased with the food, atmosphere and even the way the team handled dietary restrictions. My husband and I would not have been able to have our perfect "second" wedding day without the help and service the Deerfield staff gave us from the moment we signed that contract to when we left the parking lot after the reception was over. If my husband and I had a wedding a 3rd time, I'd pick Deerfield all over again!

We could not have been more pleased with our service at Deerfield. They have wedding planning down to a science and helped us work out all the details, with a still a great deal of flexibility and customization available. The bridal attendants were lifesavers on the day of our wedding making sure we had a fun and stress-free day!

Cannot say enough wonderful things about Lizette Kennedy & the entire team at Deerfield. I had the wedding of my dreams because of them. Nice, professional, courteous are just a few words to describe every member of the team who helped me not only plan, but were also there the day of my wedding making sure everything was taken care of. They definitely made me feel less nervous on my big day. Would highly recommend Deerfield Country Club as your wedding venue. Beautiful place & wonderful staff who will help you every step of the way. You won't be disappointed!

Our wedding at Deerfield was perfect in every way. Starting from the beginning, Lizette and her team were absolutely amazing and so helpful with the planning process. As the wedding approached Lizette and Ryan were absolutely on the ball, every detail was planned out perfectly and I did not have to worry about one thing. When the day came, it was completely stress free for my husband and I. The food was AMAZING, our guests are still raving about it. Ryan kept the day moving seamlessly from start to finish. Deerfield literally made my vision come to life. We had such an amazing time and we are so grateful that our wedding was at Deerfield. Thank you all so much for making our wedding so memorable, so amazing, and so so so much fun!!!

My husband and I are from New Jersey and we were looking for the perfect venue within a reasonable location. We have been to weddings at the majority of the locations in the South Jersey area and wanted a new experience. We stumbled upon Deerfield and reached out during the pandemic. Lizette and team were so gracious and helpful with organizing us for a tour and detailed overview of the venue. We instantly fell in love with the space and the many options at Deerfield has to offer. The planning team helped us immensely with taking the stress off of wedding planning. They are extremely organized and communicate well so by the time you get to your wedding day everything runs seamlessly. They have Multiple options of locations on where you can have your ceremony. We decided last second to have our ceremony in front of the gorgeous tree they have on their patio. It was perfect! They have the timing of weddings down and kept the day on track. The food was great and we received a lot of compliments on our cake as well! They even had a stage so our band could set up properly. The ballroom allows for so much space so you could essentially have any size wedding you desire. We filled out all of 22 tables and it still felt as though we had room. Our wedding was so fun and we still receive compliments today of the great time people had at our wedding and how great the staff was! They are extremely aware of cleanliness and are quick to pick up any empty plates to keep the areas nice and neat. We also were extremely grateful for the transportation services to the hotel our guest definitely used it. I would recommend the Deerfield venue and team to anyone looking for a very stress-free wedding! I can’t thank them enough!

PS: My Husband is an avid golfer and he loved using his discount to golfing during the time leading up to our wedding day! He still loves to go.

Deerfield was simply wonderful! We hosted our wedding there in August 2021. With the pandemic there was still a lot of uncertainty but Deerfield was supportive no matter how many times the guest list changed. The ballroom was spectacular and airy. Our guests were able to dance all night long. The wedding ceremony on the back porch area was lovely. For this venue you do have to higher a dj or band for sound and do your own centerpieces for the ballroom, otherwise, they literally do everything for you! For those that have not planned a wedding yet, this is extremely important in reducing a couples stress on the day of the wedding. My other concern was that is was on a golf course and I am not a golfer. I can honestly say I did not even notice the golf course on the day of the wedding or in my wedding photos. Overall, I am thrilled with the Deerfield staff, the included wedding planner and day of coordinator, bridal attendants, and the venue itself. You can shop around like I did but I can attest that the Deerfield is the best value in Delaware and minimal work for the bride.

Angela and the whole Deerfield team were a pleasure to work with! Angela specifically was easy to communicate witu with when covid had delayed our wedding reception! She made a difficult situation much easier to work through! Our reception was wonderful and we recommend this venue to anyone!

This place has it all. We were really struggling to find a venue in 2020, and once we toured Deerfield we fell in love. They have a lovely outdoor space for the ceremony and first look pictures, and the ballroom is huge and full of natural light. Lizette completely put us at ease and walked us through the whole process, including multiple logistics meetings to hash out all the nitty gritty details. Never overwhelming though, they got you covered and they are there to support you.

This venue will pamper you but also provides you the flexibility to make your ceremony and reception your own, AND it's affordable. 1000/ 10 would recommend to other couples.

Angela was so wonderful to work with from the very beginning. They took us care of all of our needs to ensure we had a magical wedding.