
Congratulations!
Thank you for considering the Hockessin Memorial Hall
to host your wedding reception. Our staff and hostess will provide you with professional guidance throughout your reception. Before viewing our complete
packages, you may wish to find
out more about us or view
our photo gallery.
Our Reception Planning Coordinator will be happy to assist you in planning your special day and coordinating all the details of your reception..
Please contact
us for more information.
Our staff and hostess will provide you with professional guidance throughout your reception.
Included in our Deluxe Plan, the Hall is reserved for you for five hours, which includes Cocktail Hour with hors d’oeuvres, a buffet or served dinner, and an open bar.
All Inclusive Wedding Package
- Guest Welcome ~ A Hostess to welcome your guests upon their arrival.
- Cocktail Hour ~ Your choice of four hot hors d’oeuvres butlered on silver trays. Various vegetable crudités with creamy herb dip and an assortment of cheeses, pepperoni, and fresh fruit.
- Five hour Top Shelf Open Bar ~ The Bar does not close during the dinner hour.
- Coffee and Tea Station ~ Open during your entire affair with International Liqueurs for your coffee available at the bar.
- Champagne Toast ~ A special traditional moment between you and your guests.
- Wedding Cake ~ Your choice of a beautifully decorated Wedding Cake from one of our recommended bakeries.
- Centerpieces and Linens ~ Lovely candle and floral centerpieces for your guest tables. White linen tablecloths with your choice of coordinating colored napkins, chair covers and sashes.
- Private Bridal Room ~ Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails served upon your arrival.
- Coatroom Attendant (Seasonal)
- Decorated Bridal Mailbox ~ Locked for your security.
- Crystal Candelabras ~ Classic elegance for your Bridal Table.
- Bridal and Cake Table ~ Beautifully illuminated white lace skirting for both tables.
Customized packages available upon request
Prices are based on a minimum of one-hundred and fifty (150) people on Saturday and one hundred and twenty-five on Friday or Sunday affairs


Deposit ~ A non-refundable deposit of $1000.00 is required to hold the Hall for your desired date.
Guidelines ~ Upon signing the rental contract for the Hockessin Memorial Hall, you consent that:
- You are responsible for any stolen or damaged articles.
- Decorations are not permitted to be hung on the walls
- No confetti or small particles are to be thrown in the Hall or placed on tables.
- Favors, personal centerpieces, and place cards must be delivered prior to the affair.
Payment ~ The balance of your bill, the final count and seating chart are due two weeks prior to your affair, payable be personal check, money order, or credit card.

The bar must be rented for Friday and Saturday affairs. A variety of top-shelf drinks, wine, sodas, and draft beer are available for the specified time. No liquor is permitted to be brought into the Hall.
No one under the age of 21 will be served alcoholic beverage. We have the right to refuse anyone who is either creating a disturbance or is intoxicated.


The Bridal Table is for the Wedding Party only. Inform us of children in the Wedding Party and the need for booster seats or high chairs. Once the Wedding Party is seated we have your Blessing and toast. The Wedding Party and family tables are served immediately after.

We request the family table seating to be at a minimum with immediate family only. Parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, and clergy should be at the family tables. You may designate other relatives on your seating chart as a beginning table to be called to the buffet first or served in the case of a sit-down dinner. Place cards should also be used for the family tables.
Your seating chart should be turned in to the manager two weeks before your affair. You are to indicate how many people will be seated at each table and any tables you wish to be taken out. Please put your total count on the chart. Don’t forget to include the photographers, disc jockeys or band members in your count.
Schedule ~ The meal will be ready to be served at the time you specify. Please coordinate this with your photographer and D.J. Please be courteous to your guests so that they are not kept waiting for an extended period of time.

You will be contacted by the Hall a month prior to your
affair to set up an appointment to meet with you and
go over any questions you may have. At this time, we
ask you have your menu picked out. Please call us if
you wish to meet with us earlier.
The balance of your bill is due two (2) weeks prior to your
affair, payable by personal check, money order, or credit
card. Prices are based on 150-350 people; any amount
lesser will be assessed.
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