We chose the large ballroom preceded by many different appetizer stations. After pouring us some water, Rachel started a video and promptly left the room. -------------------------------------- "LD" Lynda Daring - Officiant Here at the Waterfall, we take all reviews seriously and use them to better ourselves and our operation. hey worked with us in planning the ceremony and reception in a way that our guests will feel safe. Even during a very busy month of May they were always available to help us! We had 250 guests and we have not stopped hearing from them about how amazing our wedding was. aughter's event specialist and she was very attentive, accommodating and personable. I asked to give us any day so we don't use their busy day. OMG she is awesome she did everything she could to work with us and make my wife's dream wedding come true!!! If We had our wedding here this past Friday and I can not say enough great things about the venue and the staff! I was IRATE! I wish I could rate the waterfall higher than 5 stars. Where to I even begin? We are so happy with our decision and highly recommend the waterfall for anyone!!! My bridal attendant was soo sweet. The amount food is out of this world! I wish I could rate this 0 stars! pro Thank you again for everything, ups we had while we were getting dressed, and our event specialist ensured that the timeline of the evening ran smoothly from our walk down the aisle to the end of the night. I can't speak highly enough of this venue. Also, the food was delicious from what I heard lol (I barely ate) and the entire staff was great. They were so accommodating and so easy to work with. The many cocktail stations, butlered hors d'oeuvres, sit-down dinner, dessert stations and to-go items were just delicious and plentiful. My daughters wedding was held at The Waterfall on September 1, 2019. With new columns and fountains the photo opportunities are amazing. The venue is beautiful, the food is amazing and the staff is top notch. I cannot tell you how many of our guest My wedding was 9/30/2018. I cant say enough good things about The Waterfall! Custom arched French doors open to reveal 14-foot ceilings, an oval dance floor made from hand-carved marble and draped ceiling accents. I fell in love with the venue! Jessy was amazing!- she has a very relaxed and calm demeanor which helps to balance out the craziness that every bride feels prior to their wedding. It wasn't until we had contacted them that we were informed of the switch. or to see the venue, to every perfect detail that they made come to life on our wedding night, the Waterfall was the best decision we made for our wedding! I knew they were going to do a great job, but to say it was above and beyond our highest expectations is an understatement. and email almost immediately and even jumped in to help make decisions where I was unsure. I can never thank them enough! The Waterfall - Delaware Weddings [rev_slider waterfall] The Waterfall 3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703 | phone: 302-792-2600 | fax: 302-792-0120 Visit Website [tabby title="About The Waterfall"] The Waterfall is proud to announce that its facility is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation project. We highly recommend this venue for a wedding! Our coordinator Adriana and the manager Dan were extremely helpful in getting everyt Getting married in the middle of a pandemic was made easy due to the amazing staff at The Waterfall! But speaking with her pretty much sealed the deal! Never in my dreams could I have imagined a more beautiful wedding!! Marcus the owner out did himself and treated my family like royalty. Newark, (302) 368-8000 Cost: $85-$105 per person. Anna, Deneen, and Laura insured that the wedding moved seamlessly and were very attentive. FOOD: I knew food was important to making the guests remember the night and enjoy it. He was our 'go to' throughout the event. The food and drink seemed to be never ending - EVERYTHING was delicious! Our wedding was originally scheduled for May 2020 but had to reschedule for 2021. I want John and the staff to know how special I felt as an officiant. And there was So.Much.Food. She helped to make sure that the day of went as smoothly as possible. The Waterfall provided us with best wedding day experience I could ever imagine! What an amazing night we had. Everyone we met and worked with at the Waterfall, from the owner, the manager, our maitre d', and the caterers, were all so professional and gracious and truly made our experience so pleasurable and special. They truly understand how to make the day special and run smoothly. The dessert stations blew me away and were amazing! They were sooo incredibly accommodating, and they met every one of our needs. Just a great spot to get married. FOREVER GRATEFUL! all other weddings for us., Nothing is going to top this! I highly recommend getting married at the Waterfall!! Everything is beautiful in there, especially the decor. hing in order and were a pleasure to work with. tail! g was as if we had our own little celebration and the staff were all so professional and helpful. ideas to make my wedding perfect. Not to mention other different food options that we didn't even know about before the reception. +1 215 893 1234. The hospitality and generousity from this venue is above and beyond and I would recommend The Waterfall to any couple looking into them right now. The Waterfall is one of the most elegant facilities for Weddings, Social and Corporate Events, having established itself as a premiere destination for superb cuisine, service and ambience. Our wedding was perfect, the food was delicious and the staff were so professional. The Waterfall was the perfect venue. The Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 500 of your friends and family, is simply elegant with its crystal chandeliers and marble dance floor. I could go on and on but instead of rambling let me put it this way: if you are looking for a top notch venue, look no further. Especially our event coordinator Jessy, and our bridal attendant Amanda. D and bridal attendant were also so great! My only critique was that no one was really keeping track of time during the day. My wife wanted to be married as a QUEEN and thanks to The We were very happy with the service provided, and especially the friendliness and flexibility of the staff. The Waterfall itself is a beautiful venue for couples in the tristate area and beyond. They thought of everything! We are filipino and they actually surprised us with a filipino station during the cocktail hour! - From Brandy & Steve, y and the other man who was helping us(I am so sorry I forgot his name) were outstanding. We loved our day and the staff was top notch. Our wedding was on June 22, 2019 and I would pick this venue over and over again without hesitation. aking. Thank you to everyone involved with our wedding! From the minute we looked at this venue to the very last minute the staff has always been awesome. We were nervous about having our wedding with COVID but th Our wedding at the Waterfall was amazing. Distinctive natural light combined with Tiffany accents make the Cascade Ballroom the most sought-after setting in all of Delaware. Share with your guests to collect your wedding photos. I voiced my opinions starting when we got back from the honeymoon on 9/24/18, and the buck has been passed several times, received one call from Dan (general manager) back in mid-October, but now to date (11/6/18) NO ONE HAS done a final follow up. Located in Claymont, Delaware, The Waterfall is an effortless drive from all areas of the Delaware Valley. They work by your side from beginning to end. The My now husband and I got Married at The Waterfall this past Saturday May 14, 2016 and have been planning this wedding for a little over two years. Thank You, In closing, I cannot end without talking about the FOOD! On to the venue. Just thank you for making it beautiful. I live out of state so having them specialize in weddings made my planning process a lot less stressful since I'm not from the area. Please consider this venue if you are in MD, Philly or DE. Thank you so much! They were there for you to ask if you were hungry, needed a drink, etc. The outdoor wedding ceremony offered a magnificent backdrop for the perfectly landscaped setting. I would highly recommend The Waterfall for your wedding venue! We had a church ceremony and then only the cocktail hour and reception here. Absolutely amazing venue! Here is the response from the general manager: Additionally, during wedding planning, there was a change in staff, specifically our main contact person and would-be day of coordinator. LEGIT SUSHI. Accommodating to all your bridal concerns and needs. Every bride and groom deserves to feel like royalty on their wedding day. Let's start the planning process! the best night ever and our guests raved about the venue, food, etc.! my guests who then in turn were anxious and annoying to the bartenders. Working with Adriana was also a good experience given the situation with Covid 19, t Everything was perfect. id, the general manager was also fantastic. Everyone was so attentive to the needs of everyone involved in the wedding and they made sure that my husband and I had everythi Everything was amazing! If its within your means, I would definitely recommend The Waterfall for a perfect start to your new beginning. 43,855 were here. Had my wedding on June 11, 2017. When we arrived, we "bumped" into Rachel Cotton. ey were by our side for whatever we needed the entire night. We had to reschedule 3 times due to covid, and they were nothing We had our wedding here and it went great! Our Matire From start to finish, the Waterfall hit a home run with ambiance, outstanding service, and a scrumptious array of food. They offer you so many options for everything!!!! This is the part where I was saying imagine anything and you shall receive. If you are considering the Waterfall book it! David. Our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to each one of you! Even though both spaces are designed differently, they both provide couples with an elegant backdrop in which to exchange their vows and celebrate their big day. Our whole experience with you The Waterfall has been nothing but amazing. We decided this is where we would have our wedding, and knew we were in good hands! -the reception felt chaotic and things should have been planned and we shouldve been informed about things beforehand such as the bridal suite. 1001 North Delaware Avenue, Fishtown. If this venue wasn't on your list before, it should definitely be -- out of 10 stars, we give it an 11! Thanks Waterfall! -shoutout to Dan who saved my wedding by allowing us to borrow things the venue had already Everything was cleared out and the reception went off without a hitch. We worked with both Diandra My husband and I got married last Saturday and The Waterfall was awesome. There is not one bad thing to say about The Waterfall. Any time I'd call or send an email, she was very prompt at responding and would ask the owners for further clarification if there was something she couldn't answer for us on the spot. He is attentive, knowledgeable and so charming. The only reason I gave them a two star was because the food was incredible (according to my guests, they took my plate before I could eat), and they do a lot of nice gestures in the beginning to welcome you (or a small bottle of champagne and a food platter when you sign your contract, etc. We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue with outstanding service. Maggie, David and all of their staff were incredible to say the least. All our guest said they have never eat that much food at a wedding before. Not to mention that the Minimum number of guests and price per person is much higher than nicer and more professional locations within the immediate area. The ceremony was outdoors and was positively beautiful. I never felt overwhelmed or stressed. We had been talking with the Waterfall for a few days, w After my wedding was said and done I wrote a five page letter to the owner requesting my final deposit back (the lowest installment we made) because of how poor my event was executed. THE FOOD. Our wedding was just plain beautiful. She ensured we always had a drink our hand, and she went over and above by helping my husband sew a button back onto his suit jacket and hunting down a Tide pen to get chocolate out of my dress! It did not stop them from making sure we had an the time of our life. And thank you for all the little Extra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plenty of food and great drinks! contact journal weddings about portfolio. Truly a pleasure to work with! You made our night perfect!!! We would highly recommend the Waterfall to everyone as the venue of choice. In hindsight, I would have 100% selected another venue. You can't get a better compliment than that. The staff is so kind and really do everything and more to make your wedding day so special! The staff was easily accessible and took good care of me! This of course was after our rehearsal started late, because valet didnt know there was a rehearsal and told the people who arrived before us they may be in the wrong location, so they left and went to the rehearsal dinner venue. We would have liked to tasted the cake when it was cut. It was a relief to know that every situation was handled, and professionally at that! She truly made our experience magical and helped us with every little detail the night of the wedding. Then came dinner which was so great! You will not be disappointed! -the appetizers I chose and the food that was served were different. Jessy Moran & The Waterfall Staff. They make you feel like you are apart of the Waterfall family from the moment you walk in the door, and like royalty the day of your wedding. Our guests said it was the best reception they had ever attended! Our guests to this day still tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to! They were all incredible!!!! food was absolutely wonderful! Our event coordinator was extremely helpful from our first visit up until the day of the wedding. Being a same sex couple you hope to find a place that will treat you just like everyone else because you love like everyone else and that is what they did. The food is delicious and they give you so many options to choose from so you can tailor a menu that is perfect for your event. On the day of our wedding, she was always near by when I needed her. Amanda was great as well! The food was really good and the staff was friendly. I hope as you read this review and are considering The Waterfall for your wedding day that you can see how appreciative we are to their team. Our guests were in awe when they saw the venue and raved about the service and of course the endless amounts of food desserts and drinks. Any question I had she answered, she was patient and kind, she made s Bree, We had the wedding of our dreams because of this venue. Moving on we deliberately asked for mauve- colored napkins on the tables during the reception, The Waterfall decided on PINK. The Waterfall was absolutely amazing! Wedding/event guests have use of: Bridal suite First floor ballroom Grand staircase Living room area Restrooms For Friday events, please be aware that the park office remains open to the public from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. I would 1000% recommend them as your wedding venue! Our guests were blown away with all of the appetizer, and dessert stations. Words and pictures cannot do this outdoor space justice. River House. I would recommend this venue to everyone! Mehesh reached out to me regarding your cancellation and possibly re-booking another event. The surprises never ended! We specifically would like to thank our bridal attendant MonJay, our captain Lakira, and our MatreD DeNeen for all their support throughout the day. I never even had time to worry, because Jessy handled everything. I'd be sitting here typing all day if I went over everything so all I can say is that guest after guest kept coming up to me and saying mainly these 3 things - The food is amazing, this venue is amazing & I've never been to a wedding like this before. they ask you to chose in advance but ended up providing different food You guys go above and beyond the expectations and we are truly grateful to have picked The Waterfall as our venue. Try to imagine a wedding full of endless possibility, everything you'd ever want and more, and you'll find it right here. General Manager The Waterfall was amazing. Really? It was a pleasure working with you, Chris and your families. They are very accommodating and our wedding coordinator Nicoleta was beyond amazing! Very helpful, informative, and flexible! After we had given her our address, she commented on how our high schools were competitors of each other, and stated "your the enemy" as if we were still in high school. We have to give huge recognition to Samantha for all she did to make our special day come to life. Thanks so much to the staff at The Waterfall. ever. Melissa mentioned she recognized my last name, as she went to school. Also, if you ask they will bring you anything you want up to the bridal suit. Life just simply gets in the way. The Waterfall is located at 3416 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, Delaware 19703. She continued to show us around with only a few other incidences. We never wanted for anything! She was open to my desires and made plenty of helpful suggestion. Thank you to The Waterfall for helping to make this a day to treasure. Highly reccommend. Our guests have been coming out of the woodworks to tell us how amazing the food was, from the jack daniels shrimp, sliders, lobster, crab cakes, Belgium waffles with ice cream, milk shakes, root beer floats etc etc etc.. All of it was terrific (I highly recommend the grooms station). It is always unfortunate when a couple has to cancel their event regardless of the reason. The whole experience from meetings, food tastings, rehearsals, to the big day were absolutely amazing. You will not regret it :) All my love to The Waterfall - I hope I get to go back again as a guest one day. The abundance of food is nothing like I ever seen before and taste delicious. Even though you will be situated just a few minutes away from Philadelphia, you will feel as if you are in a tucked-away garden setting.. $14k - $17k 300 Request pricing Served very late and several of the meals were cold and under cooked, including the bride and grooms. Customize your wedding catering with us and enjoy a menu that reflects your personality. We had our ceremony indoors due to the cold/windy weather after a hurricane! This venue was perfect for our wedding. They do a great job at being accommodating yet are still knowledgeable enough to know what may or may not work. There is absolutely something for everyone! The cocktail hour was insane, the ballroom was gorgeous (we had our reception in the Grand), and the dessert display was outstanding. s this venue truly breathtaking but the experience in general was simply amazing. About 15 minutes later, 10 minutes after the video had ended, she returned to the room carrying an assorted cheese and meat tray. This venue is well worth the money for everything to be so great! I am now sad that our day is over but now trying to think of something else I can plan so we can go back. We couldn't have picked a better place to spend our special day. Of course, we had to wait for them to returnDespite my clear pictures and detailed plans for decorations, half of my decorations were not used, as guests were arriving they were still setting up, when my weddings were repackaged most of them were damaged, doing a final walk through through the facility I found my expensive faux flower decorations in the coat closet, etc. Quinn, the matre d, and Ryan, the bridal attendant, were amazing; they were everywhere (usually with champagne), making sure you had exactly what you needed. Jessica worked with us through the planning process and was always available for questions and answered emails the same day they were sent. You even get a personal bridal attendant for the day of who gets you anything you need. bride wasnt provided the lock before hand and when my bridesmaid asked for it while I was busy, she was finally given it but then not told where to go. I'm so happy with the way my wedding turned out! Everything was taken care of for us and I felt like I didn't need to worry about anything throughout the entire day. ring the reception every single worker was extremely attentive. All of the staff are there to help you from the minute you walk in till the time you leave! It all began with our event coordinator, Nicole, who was there for us every step of the way. The cocktail hour was amazing! our next annual Couples Celebration! You and your guests will really get a taste of the outdoors in this space because it lets in plenty of natural light and leads straight out into the garden areas. Getting married in the middle of a pandemic was stressful in itself, but the staff made my big day perfect. The picturesque outdoor ceremony space, was infested with bugs severely! What a breathtaking venue and amazing staff the waterfall has. The Waterfall delivered and we could not be happier. I would easily rate th Best venue in Delaware!!! Throughout the wedding planning process, we kept in touch with David, and bounced ideas with him on what our vision was for the day. Emails and My daughter's wedding was just perfect. This notable estate is truly a one-of-a-kind property at which to host your wedding celebration. She quit just three days prior to my event, and they didnt tell me until after the event. We are so sorry for your loss. The food was delicious, the venue was gorgeous and the staff was phenomenal. You were so great to work with, which makes my My husband and I got married at The Waterfall on Aug 2, 2019. Ballroom and the dance floor was huge. That was a special piece from our culture that was made flawlessly by the waterfall. From the very moment I walked in for a visit, I knew this was the place I would have my wedding. Ashley was so helpful with every step we took, from menu accommodations to room light colors. assed away in a heart attack. Then several items that night "disappeared" and were never returned to me - cameras on tables (of 15 put out only 4 were returned to us), we had a kids table with legos and crayons (none of that came back, not even the sign that was on the table), my champagne flutes were later found tossed in a random box, not even the box I brought them in, the mirrors that were under my centerpieces never came back, the baskets from the bathroom, and weirdest of all - I had flip flops out, so my friend left her shoes under a table and even they were never returned to us. All the vendors he recommended were excellent also. venue. Find wedding inspiration that fits your style with photos from real couples, Sit back and relax with travel info + exclusive deals for the hottest honeymoon destinations. It felt like we had a million dollar wedding. - Jessy & The Waterfall Team. We booked because the price was right and what was included sounded amazing. The Waterfall will not disappoint! We had the best day ever, beautiful weather with an outdoor ceremony. We asked for any date. A swiss watch might have the precision that they all displayed. I cant say one bad thing about this venue. Everyone of our guests couldn't stop commenting on how great the food was, how accommodating the staff was and what a beautiful venue we chose. I would definitely recommend her to family/friends and would request her for future events should I host them there. Staffing was very s After I got engaged, my husband and I started to look for venues and the one that REALLY helped us was looking at reviews from other couples.