Eye-catching details like ornate columns and a gently cascading fountain fill the space. During the reception, the air conditioner broke, and I had several guests leave prematurely because it was unbearably hot. Our whole experience with you The Waterfall has been nothing but amazing. The Waterfall features two exquisite ballrooms that accommodates up to 500 guests. They couldn't do enough for us. sure hosting your event, and we wish you and Cornelius a lifetime of prosperity and happiness. 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. She was so sweet, very attentive, and right there any second I needed anything. hope other couples can read this and feel at ease to pick this incredible venue. - From Brandy & Steve, y and the other man who was helping us(I am so sorry I forgot his name) were outstanding. The Waterfall was amazing. Weve had several guests saying that our wedding was the best wedding theyve been to, and The Waterfall is a big part of that. All of our guests raved about the cocktail hour. from our first tour to the end of the reception!! 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. Although its only been 3 days since out special day everyone can't stop calling, e-mailing, texting or even face-booking how great everything was and even how amazing the whole staff was. We worked with both Diandra My husband and I got married last Saturday and The Waterfall was awesome. David, the manager and our event manager is definitely in the corr We cannot thank The Waterfall enough for how amazing they made our special day! The Waterfall Catering & Special Events 3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE Map Phone www.waterfallbanquets.com Capacity: 500 people About The Waterfall Catering & Special Events The Waterfall is a wedding & events venue located in Claymont, Delaware. Your guests will sure to leave full and happy. One of the most important things to me and my husband for our guests to experience was amazing food and plentiful amounts of it - this place does that justice and then some. The staff at the Waterfall catered to all of our wants and needs to create the most unforgettable of our lives. They do a great job at being accommodating yet are still knowledgeable enough to know what may or may not work. Especially our event coordinator Jessy, and our bridal attendant Amanda. Not only is this venue absolutely stunning, but the food and service is unmatched. and Abigail who were so kind and helpful and made sure our day was perfect. The cocktail hour is an event all its own, and the staff had a surprise for the wedding couple I will not divulge. . None were turned on during any portion of my wedding day and they refused to turn them on despite my husband's request. I want John and the staff to know how special I felt as an officiant. Here at the Waterfall, we take all reviews seriously and use them to better ourselves and our operation. Let's start the planning process! Amanda was great as well! We had two people assisting us all night after Ashley left and I want to give them a special shout out, as well. . id, the general manager was also fantastic. The food was abundant and everything tasted great ! I don't have one single complaint from that day. Our guests are still complimenting us on how elegant and classic the wedding was and we honestly could not have pulled it off without the staff! 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. Thank you so much! Words do not do the Waterfall and its staff justice. I would like to preface this review stating there are not enough words to do it justice for how amazing they were to make our wedding into the most memorable day of our lives. The dinner was the only thing that I felt could have been improved. s and every single part of our day went off without a hitch! Nicoleta, my event specialist, was amazing and truly felt like a friend by the time my wedding came around. Because dinner was served very late we were only left with about 2 hours of fun and dancing. I cant say enough good things about The Waterfall! Words and pictures cannot do this outdoor space justice. What an amazing night we had. The outdoor wedding ceremony offered a magnificent backdrop for the perfectly landscaped setting. Beyond amazing! Would highly recommend this venue to everybody. Every minor details and all the small things were on their radar and we didn't have to worry about a thing. We can't wait to perform at the 10+ weddings we have on the schedule with The Waterfall this year. My guests were satisfied, the food was delicious and hot. I can't say enough great things about The Waterfall and honestly in the future, I want to have more events here. All the employees except one mean bartender (said his name was Benny) were great! We knew we were going to be in good hands from the very first meeting with our Event Specialist Nicoleta. assed away in a heart attack. If We had our wedding here this past Friday and I can not say enough great things about the venue and the staff! I am eloping. It was an absolute pleasure working with Nicoleta in the months, weeks and days leading up to the wedding. From beginning to end, everything was tasteful, on-point and the customer service we experienced was awesome! ur reception was held in their Cascade Ballroom. This venue is beyond beautiful!! Anyone who has their wedding at the Waterfall will be over the moon happy with their decision. ly, professionally and with such kindness. This notable estate is truly a one-of-a-kind property at which to host your wedding celebration. Want fog covering the floor? I had my wedding at the Waterfall on June 2nd, and it was absolutely amazing! Guests were confused about where to go and the parties were so mixed, we have several strangers who signed our guestbook. You all are so great at what you do! You also did an amazing job answering my questions and helping with everything throughout the whole process. She made sure the bridal suite was equipped with whatever we needed and she had as much fun as we did. Not only that, but they also told us that it was the best wedding that they have ever been to, from the gorgeous venue, to the incredible food, to the organized and friendly staff! +1 215 893 1234. My guest left saying this was the best wedding they ever attended! Thank you so much for Melinda and the Waterfall for making my dream wedding possible. Send me a couple of those outdoor shots when you get a chance. Whatever we needed they were right there accommodating everything. My visited this venue 3 times so I know this was the place she wanted. ng with you, so I will absolutely let her know you mentioned her. 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. We decided this is where we would have our wedding, and knew we were in good hands! Additionally, during wedding planning, there was a change in staff, specifically our main contact person and would-be day of coordinator. She handled everything so seamlessly from start to finish. Weddings. We are filipino and they actually surprised us with a filipino station during the cocktail hour! 43,855 were here. Thank you again for everything, They are top notch when it comes to executing your perfect wedding. Rachael was our planner, and she was truly wonderful as well! coordinator quit, no one told me until I called to file a complaint against her for no responses for almost 45 days, this just three months prior to my wedding. . And then they sit you down and go over everything that is included in their package. Absolutely wonderful!!! She helped to make sure that the day of went as smoothly as possible. From the first visit, I was in love with this place! Capacity: 200. 901 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809 Bellevue Hall is the perfect setting for your elegant wedding! The staff works like clockwork with smiles on there faces! The exterior garden areas at the Waterfall Catering & Special Events are filled with blooming plants and lush greenery. I knew they were going to do a great job, but to say it was above and beyond our highest expectations is an understatement. She handled every day-of hiccup professionally and effectively. They offer you so many options for everything!!!! Our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to each one of you! Capacity: 180 (200 w/out dance floor). -the owner was kind and helpful but the staff was not so much. Everything was beautiful. The Waterfall Catering and Special Events or The Waterfall is located in Claymont, Delaware. Both in the cocktail hour and in the bridal suite. Most important to making the day work is the quality of the staff and their due diligence. I cannot say enough how incredibly happy my husband and I are with this venue. The food was beyond plentiful and amazing. 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. Anna was with us ALL night and we loved her so much. In particular Dan and Diandra. The interior of this venue is just as elegant and refined as the exterior. I may be biased, but it was the best wedding we've ever been to! Everything about my experience with Melissa and Domenic's wedding was typical Delaware. Executive Banquet & Conference Center Newark, (302) 731-1800 The amount of food during the cocktail hour was incredible. But we were practically on top of each other. If I could give 10 stars, I would! They helped set up all of our decor and everything was perfect when our guests arrived. later. We will both miss you dearly! She reminded me of small details brides often forget. :). thank you waterfall and staff!!! Plus, our guests are still talking about it so for us it definitely means that it was money well spent. To learn more, please visit our wedding website, or contact a wedding planner directly using the contact form below. Our guests said it was the best reception they had ever attended! Even though they run like a well-oiled machine, they still made me feel so important as a bride and were so very attentive to my needs. Dan, the manager, worked with us throughout our planning, including the modifications that had to take place due to COVID-19. I spoke with the owners regarding the payments you have already made. However, the best time to visit Delaware Waterfalls is spring and fall - when you can enjoy beautiful waterfalls amongst the beautiful foliage. Whether on location or in the comfort of your home or office, the Waterfall Banquet delivers superior. This was the very first venue I looked at but still wanted to look at a few others to see what else was out there. nd responsive was A+. Life just simply gets in the way. FOOD: I knew food was important to making the guests remember the night and enjoy it. 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 We couldnt be happier with their service. Both ballrooms accommodate large guest lists and their food is absolutely amazing. Our guests are still talking about this venue and that it was the best wedding they've ever been to. From the very moment I walked in for a visit, I knew this was the place I would have my wedding. I was married at The Waterfall in November 2017, and could not be more thrilled! Everything was cleared out and the reception went off without a hitch. It was amazing. Truly the best day ever. Very helpful, informative, and flexible! Wow! rs that we dealt with all with varying takes on things - but nonetheless the last one was pretty good and I was happy with the final ceremony and reception. The surprises never ended! General Manager spite there being another wedding, we wouldnt even know they were there. It was a relief to know that every situation was handled, and professionally at that! Newark, Delaware. is absolutely amazing and was the biggest blessing to have her as our Coordinator! Our wedding was perfect, the food was delicious and the staff were so professional. portraits documentary + fine art home. We had trouble gathering all the family members after the ceremony for pictures, and Amanda stepped up without hesitation and without necessarily knowing all of our family members, and tracked them all down. The staff are some of the greatest people you will ever meet, the food is amazing as you have read below in other comments, but most importantly, how they make the Bride and Groom feel the day of the wedding is unforgettable. Its in Delaware but only a 20 minute drive from Philadelphia! Every other venue we visited after that pared in comparison to The Waterfall. The team can also help with creating custom lighting as well as the following services: Follow The Waterfall Catering & Special Events on. David. From the day we selected this dream venue, everything was wonderful. resque outdoor ceremony space and the luxurious ballrooms. From day one until the night of the event the staff was just wonderful. i obviously dont plan events on a daily basis so I didnt know how to do things liek place settings and table arrangements. Their names were Amanda and Anna. "Any Occasion Party Planner". That was a special piece from our culture that was made flawlessly by the waterfall. I highly recommend this venue for any event! All in all the venue was gorgeous, but I just wish I could of taken part in making things exactly how I wanted! Words cannot express how AMAZING AND PERFECT it was. I officiated a ceremony at The Waterfall last August, 2017. The cocktail hour (I hear) was so extensive that my guests thought it was the meal. We were rushed upstairs to the bridal suite by staff saying the guests were going to be transitioning from the cocktail hall to the ballroom, so we cut pictures so very short, but ended up waiting upstairs an hour before they moved guests, and now have to do another photo session just to get some wedding photos. Jessica is the best event planner and truly nailed every detail. Really breatht My wedding was on 9/14/18 and as far as the food and the staff that day - all was great. I truly enjoyed working with you and your family. I have no words to express my gratitude for such an amazing night. because of it's looks but because of the food package. I can't speak highly enough of this venue. The Waterfall provided us with best wedding day experience I could ever imagine! I cannot say enough good things about the staff at The Waterfall. The office had setup an appointment for us for 2pm on 9/2/18. the best night ever and our guests raved about the venue, food, etc.! You guys are the Best! I ran a bit late with the ceremony and reception, but all in a, the Waterfall made my day so perfect and special. I'd 110% recommend this venue or at least going and checking it out. Where to I even begin? Rachael was extraordinary, she put up with me the whole time, helping me throughout the whole process and making it easier for me since I am in Nursing School. It was the 9th & last venue June 10th 2016 was the date of our event at The Waterfall in Claymont, DE. When the big day finally came upon us, I stumbled upon David giving his staff the rundown of the schedule and their assignments. All of the staff were amazing, especially Amanda the bridal attendant. We worked very closely with Jessy (& sometimes Jessica) and they were both so professional and organized! We have guests still calling us and telling us this was the best wedding they have attended. 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). The appetizers were great, but dinner was definitely subpar. The Waterfall was perfect!!!!! The cocktail hour had so much food to offer and all of our guests raved about how delicious everything was! A 15 minute drive is worth it to look at. I highly recommend The Waterfall! If you are looking for a venue which is extremely beautiful and with staff with great customer service , this is for you. These characteristics continued throughout the evening even with the dessert bar! Our guests have not stopped talking about the food, both how much was offered and how good it was! -shoutout to Dan who saved my wedding by allowing us to borrow things the venue had already You can't get a better compliment than that. From day one they made my entire wedding experience phenomenal. Maggie and David did an excellent job of helping us through the plannin We had our daughters wedding.here and everything was flawless service to tons of great food. All the other staff I worked with were very nice and accommodating as well. This place has one main goal, and that is to host an amazing wedding. There are much better ways to handle something like that. She was incredibly responsive and addressed any and all questions that came up. HANDS DOWN the best venue We have been to our share of weddings and not saying because it was ours but it really was amazing. The cocktail hour is outstanding and my guest could not stop raving about the dessert bar. My wedding coordinator Nicoleta was phenomenal, I cant say enough great things about her. our next annual Couples Celebration! They had about 14 pages (front and back) of options for cocktail hour station, butlered hors-doeuvres, dessert stations, actual courses etc etc. cons The Waterfall is a beautiful Venue with beautifully landscaped grounds and gorgeous marble interior with glass fixtures and beautiful chandeliers. 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! The food is excellent, the drinks were great and the service was awesome! Thank you all again for everything! 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. I highly recommend getting married at the Waterfall!! The ceremony was outdoors and was positively beautiful. Elegant setting, six-story atrium and waterfall with fountain. The Waterfall was a dream come true. We are so happy with our decision and highly recommend the waterfall for anyone!!! "LD" Lynda Daring - Officiant . The staff was so accommodating and friendly the night of the event. s this venue truly breathtaking but the experience in general was simply amazing. Not only did David get his team aligned, but he also worked with our other vendors (DJ/MC, Photo/Videography, Photo Booth) to ensure a seamless transition from ceremony procession through all the reception activities. Staff was very pleasant and food was really good. If you are debating whether or not to book them, do it! 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! Thank You, -Nicoleta & The Waterfall Team. The many cocktail stations, butlered hors d'oeuvres, sit-down dinner, dessert stations and to-go items were just delicious and plentiful. I wouldn't change a thing about our entire reception and wish we could relive it all over again. Once we completed the tour we were seated in our "sales desk" room. This venue goes above and beyond to make your wedding night a dream come true! They knew exactly what they were doing and had a plan for everything. The Waterfall went above and beyond to make our day a memorable event. We had our ceremony indoors due to the cold/windy weather after a hurricane! I worked with Maggie and Dave alto through out the experience and also can't say enough about how amazing they were. Every staff member was extremely nice and made sure we were happy and listened to every step of the way. On our day we worked closely with Maxine and Kevin whom were beyond helpful any thing we or even our bridal party asked for they were sure to get the job done. Friday, December 2nd, 2022. We at The Waterfall are sympathetic to the unexpected events that happen to our clients. 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. My bridal attendant Amanda, she was one of the kindest people Ive encountered, my family can be a little rough sometimes, and she ensured that I was calm and had everything I needed. In this case, my husband was a guest too, and he also observed what I did. 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. Everyone was blown away by the food. The first time I walked into the main lobby I thought I was in some castle in a different country or a fairy tale. Juniper by Tonic is well-equipped to handle elaborate gatherings, and offers incredible views of the city with . From what me and my fiance and also my parents thoughts were, from being with us during the whole tour, made The Waterfall an instant NO! We will definitely consider The Waterfall for future events and highly recommend it. No big deal. The staff was wonderful. Everything from the ceremony space, the grand ballroom and bridal suite is top notch and beautifully decorated. We chose the large ballroom preceded by many different appetizer stations.