Archmere Academy — The Patio

About Archmere Academy — The Patio

The Patio is a historic mansion on Archmere Academy’s campus in Claymont. It is available to rent for wedding receptions and banquets; the facility is reception-only and does not accommodate ceremonies. Wedding and banquet rentals are five hours, with fees varying by guest count and day of week. The Patio is unavailable for events from June 1 through September 1.

The facts

Guests

Up to 200 guests

Price

$3,000–$6,500

Pricing note

Five-hour wedding and banquet rentals: Friday–Saturday, $3,500–$6,500 based on guest count; Sunday–Thursday, $3,000–$6,000. Standing-reception fees are available upon request. A $500 fee applies per additional hour. The Patio is unavailable for events June 1–September 1. A minimum $1,000 refundable security deposit is required.

Setting

Indoor

Kind of place

Estate

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Archmere Academy — The Patio

• Website: archmereacademy.com
• Phone: (302) 798-6632
• Address: 3600 Philadelphia Pike

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