Willowbrook Weddings in Bridgeville offers Middletown couples an elegant countryside venue about an hour south via Route 13 and Route 1. We provide versatile indoor and outdoor spaces for celebrations from 50 to 250 guests. Whether you envision an outdoor ceremony in one of our six scenic locations or a climate-controlled indoor celebration, we give you the flexibility to create your perfect day.
Weddings for Middletown Couples
Essential Details at Willowbrook
Capacity: We accommodate up to 250 guests for seated events.
Indoor/Weather Plan: Yes, we have indoor backup options for ceremonies and receptions, including Willowbrook Hall and our covered Pavilion, ensuring peace of mind in case of inclement weather.
Vendor Policy: You're welcome to choose your own vendors for photography, florals, and entertainment. We provide preferred lists for caterers and bar services due to Delaware licensing requirements. Specialty vendors must be approved.
Pricing: We offer transparent venue rental pricing that includes access to ceremony and reception spaces, chairs, tables, and grounds. View detailed pricing on our Investment page.
Parking/Accessibility: Parking for 150 cars in our lighted lot with ADA accessible facilities throughout the property.
Middletown couples appreciate our versatile ceremony and reception spaces that work for celebrations from 50 to 250 guests. We feature a climate-controlled Main Hall for receptions and six ceremony locations: Willowbrook Hall (our indoor option), Willowbrook Pavilion, Willowbrook Woods with its natural wooded backdrop and aged stone wall accent, Willowbrook Pond, Willowbrook Courtyard under bistro lights, and Willowbrook Waterfall for intimate ceremonies.
You can plan confidently knowing we have weather backup options, including our indoor Willowbrook Hall and covered Pavilion. We give you flexibility with vendors; you choose your photographer, florist, and entertainment, while we provide preferred lists for catering and bar services to meet Delaware's licensing requirements. Our professional team is on-site throughout your event to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Why Middletown Couples Choose Willowbrook Weddings
Convenient Location & Parking
We're located at 8275 Cannon Road in Bridgeville, about an hour south of Middletown. Take Route 13 south through Delaware, and we're about a mile from the interstate. Our lighted parking lot accommodates 150 cars with ADA-compliant access throughout the property, making it easy for your guests to arrive and enjoy your celebration.
Your guests will find comfortable accommodations nearby. Hampton Inn and Comfort Suites in Seaford are about 10 minutes from Willowbrook, while Tru by Hilton and Microtel Inn & Suites in Georgetown are about 15 minutes away. We recommend reserving room blocks early, especially during sports seasons when hotels may be hosting teams.
Your Perfect Day Unfolds
Ceremony: Start your morning in our getting-ready spaces. The bridal suite has six hair and makeup stations with professional lighting, a private bathroom, and a lounge area. The groom's room offers a lounge with a pool table and a flat screen TV on the opposite side of the property. Choose your ceremony from one of our six locations, whether you prefer an outdoor setting or our indoor Willowbrook Hall.
Reception: After your ceremony, guests enjoy a cocktail hour outdoors if weather permits, or in one of our indoor spaces, before moving into the Main Hall for reception with dinner and dancing for up to 250 guests.
End of the Night: End the evening with your last dance and send guests off with memories of your celebration.
Capture Every Stunning Moment
Our grounds offer photo opportunities in gardens that bloom year-round, by the pond, near the waterfall, in wooded areas, and throughout the courtyard and pavilion spaces. The indoor reception area provides beautiful backdrops for portraits during your celebration. Our on-site team can take you around on a golf cart to help you make the most of the property for photos throughout the day and evening.
Hotels and Vendors Couples Often Use
Hotels:
Your guests will find comfortable accommodations nearby. Hampton Inn and Comfort Suites in Seaford are about 10 minutes from Willowbrook, while Tru by Hilton and Microtel Inn & Suites in Georgetown are about 15 minutes away. We recommend reserving room blocks early, especially during sports seasons.
Vendors:
We give you flexibility with your vendor choices. While we maintain preferred vendor lists for catering and bar services (required due to Delaware liquor licensing), you're welcome to bring in your own photographer, florist, entertainment, and other vendors. We also offer rental add-ons like vintage doors, boxwood walls, and floral rings to enhance your décor. For our complete vendor recommendations, visit our vendor list page.
Pricing Guidance
We offer transparent venue rental pricing designed to fit your vision. Your rental includes access to ceremony and reception spaces, 250 white padded folding chairs for ceremonies, 250 black chiavari chairs with cushions for reception, round and farmhouse tables, high top cocktail tables, three dance floor color options, and landscaped grounds. View detailed pricing on our Investment page.
Reviews from Happy Couples
My husband & I had our wedding at Willowbrook this past weekend & to say this venue is a dream would be an understatement. The venue itself, as well as the landscape, is absolutely gorgeous & the attention to detail is impeccable. Karen, Jon & their team help to cover every detail leading up to your wedding day to ensure nothing is forgotten, as well as making great recommendations for vendors. And on the day of, they do an amazing job of making sure everything runs smoothly & not only you but your guests are happy & accommodated too. I HIGHLY recommend Willowbrook if you're looking for that fairytale wedding or any event in general.
Common Questions from Middletown Couples
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Contact us to check availability and secure your booking with a $1,000 deposit at contract signing.
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Yes, we provide a spacious bridal suite with six hair and makeup stations, and a comfortable groom's room with a lounge area, pool table, and flat screen TV, each located on opposite sides of the property for privacy.
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Yes, Hampton Inn and Comfort Suites in Seaford are 10 minutes away, while Tru by Hilton and Microtel Inn & Suites in Georgetown are 15 minutes away.
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Yes, Willowbrook Weddings is fully accessible, with wheelchair accessible bathrooms and easy access to all areas of the property.
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Yes, our lighted parking lot accommodates 150 cars.
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About an hour south via Route 13 and Route 1.