When a couple from Newark reaches out to us, one of the first things they want to know is simple: what does a wedding day at The Edge 18 actually look like, and what will we be doing versus what will you be handling yourselves? I want to walk you through exactly how we approach it, so you can picture your own day here before you even book a tour.
The Edge 18 near Newark, DE, hosts weddings in its 1,943-square-foot ballroom seating up to 120 guests, with packages including tables, linens, chairs, a sound system, and a dressing room, while couples select their caterer from an approved list and choose from in-house bar service options like cash, consumption, or open bar formats.
How We Handle Weddings at The Edge 18
We’re a family-owned venue in Middletown, and the six acres our ballroom sits on is on the edge of Frog Hollow’s 18-hole golf course. We’re a separate business from the golf course itself, but that setting is part of what makes the space feel the way it does, especially from our balcony. If you’d like the full story of how we got started, you can read more on our About page.
The Ballroom and How Your Guests Move Through It
Our ballroom is 1,943 square feet, with wall-to-wall wood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a stone fireplace that anchors the room, and we can seat up to 120 guests with your choice of grey padded banquet chairs or silver chivari chairs. From the ballroom, guests can step out onto our balcony, which overlooks the golf course and is strung with wrap-around lights, giving people a place to gather during cocktail hour or between dances, and there’s also a private cocktail and bar room with a TV for a slideshow and a coat closet just off the main space. You can see the room for yourself, along with photos of past setups, on our ballroom page.
What’s Included When You Book With Us
Our wedding packages include the ballroom itself, our tables, linens, and chairs, along with a sound system and a dressing room with a private entrance for you and your wedding party, and our Platinum and Gold packages also include a party attendant who handles cleanup once your caterer leaves. What we leave to you is choosing your caterer from our approved list, picking your table settings, arranging your cake and cake cutting, selecting one of our alcohol packages, and adding your own finishing touches like décor, DJ, and photography, and you can see exactly what’s included package by package in our pricing guide.
Our Approach to Food and Bar Service
We keep catering and beverages separate from the venue rental itself, and instead of locking you into one caterer, we work with a list of approved caterers so you can choose the food style that fits your day. For the bar, we handle it in-house, and you can choose from a cash bar, a consumption bar, or an open bar, along with tiered drink packages ranging from beer and wine up through premium liquor, details on which are also laid out in our pricing guide.
Ceremony to Reception, All in One Place
For couples who want their ceremony at The Edge 18, we’re also able to set up a ceremony space, indoors or outdoors, within that same ballroom footprint, so your guests aren’t traveling between locations. That means your day can flow from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception without much downtime built in.
Conclusion
If you’re picturing your wedding at The Edge 18, I’d love to show you the ballroom in person, walk you through the balcony and dressing room, and talk through which of our Platinum, Gold, or Silver packages fits your guest count and the hours you need. Call us at 302-376-6500, Option 3, email edge18info@gmail.com, visit our contact page to send us a message, or download our pricing guide first so you can compare what’s included package by package before we talk.
FAQs
Do we have to use a specific caterer?
You’ll choose your caterer from our approved list. Catering and beverages aren’t included in the venue rental itself, so this is one of the planning pieces you’ll handle alongside us.
Can our ceremony and reception both happen at The Edge 18?
Yes, our Platinum package includes a ceremony space that can be set up indoors or outdoors within the ballroom footprint, so your guests stay in one place for the whole day.
How many guests can the ballroom hold?
Our ballroom accommodates up to 120 seated guests, with your choice of banquet or chivari chairs.
Who handles the bar for our wedding?
We do. All bartending is provided by The Edge 18, and you’ll choose from cash bar, consumption bar, or open bar formats along with our drink package tiers.