The Farmhouse

About The Farmhouse

The Farmhouse is a historic estate in Wilmington set across four acres of grounds and gardens. It hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions in one location, with an outdoor ceremony site beneath willow trees and a wooden pergola, plus indoor ceremony options. Reception facilities include the main terrace hall, an indoor lounge and bar, and a wraparound deck and patio with an outdoor gazebo bar. The venue schedules one wedding per day and accommodates up to 190 guests. Wedding reception packages include onsite-prepared food, a premium open bar, planning coordination, setup and breakdown, dressing suites with private bathrooms, linens, centerpieces, and a wedding cake. A complimentary night at the Christiana Hilton is offered to the couple, with discounted group rates and shuttle service subject to the stated room minimum.

The facts

Guests: Up to 190 guests
Price: $500–$2,000
Pricing note: 2026 facility rental fees: peak season (May, September, October) $2,000 Saturdays and $1,000 Fridays, Sundays and weekdays; off season (April, June, July, August, November) $1,000 Saturdays and $500 other listed days; winter season (December through March) $750 Saturdays and waived on Fridays, Sundays and weekdays. Ceremony fees are listed separately: $1,500 outdoor or $1,000 indoor (indoor ceremony scheduled more than 24 hours in advance).
Setting: Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place: Estate
Last updated: November 2026

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On the big wedding guides

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

How to reach The Farmhouse

Website: thefarmhousede.com
Phone: (302) 999-8477
Address: 5600 Old Capitol Trail

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