If you’ve been searching for a Wilmington area wedding venue with a view that does some of the decorating for you, our balcony is usually the first thing couples ask about. I want to walk you through what that balcony actually offers, what comes with it, and how the rest of your day fits around it.
The Edge 18 in Wilmington, DE, offers a wedding balcony overlooking Frog Hollow’s golf course with wrap-around lighting and bistro seating, connected directly to a ballroom seating up to 120 guests, plus a private dressing room, approved caterer choices, and in-house bar service across Platinum, Gold, and Silver packages.
Your Wedding Day on Our Golf Course Balcony
The Edge 18 sits on six acres right on the edge of Frog Hollow’s 18-hole golf course. The golf course itself is run separately from our venue, but the view it gives our balcony is very much part of what couples come here for. We’ve owned and operated this property since 2017, and that view has been part of the draw from the start.
What the Balcony Brings to Your Reception
Our balcony wraps around the ballroom and looks out over the golf course, strung with lights and set with wrought iron bistro seating so guests have somewhere to step outside during cocktail hour or catch their breath between dances. It connects directly to the ballroom, so your guests can move between the two spaces without leaving the building or waiting on staff to open a separate area. You can browse photos of the balcony and past setups on our ballroom page.
Room to Get Ready Before You Walk Out
Before you head out to that view, you and your wedding party have a private dressing room with mirrors, a vanity, and its own entrance, so you’re not sharing space or hallways with arriving guests. It’s a small detail, but it means your getting-ready photos happen somewhere calm rather than in a hallway or a rented hotel room across town.
Picking the Package That Fits Your Day
We offer a few different ways to book the ballroom and balcony together, from our Platinum and Gold packages built for full wedding days down to Silver, which works well for smaller or micro weddings. Each one includes the ballroom’s wood floors, stone fireplace, and balcony access, with Platinum and Gold also including a party attendant for cleanup once your caterer leaves. Our pricing guide lays out exactly what’s included at each level, along with the hours you get with each one.
Food, Drinks, and Who Handles What
We don’t require you to use one set caterer. Instead, you’ll pick from a list of approved caterers, so your menu can match your guests rather than a fixed banquet style. Bar service is different, though; we handle that ourselves, with cash bar, consumption bar, or open bar options and a few drink package tiers to choose from depending on what your group prefers.
Why Wilmington Couples Choose This Backdrop
For couples coming from Wilmington, a lot of it comes down to getting a view that doesn’t require an outdoor ceremony site or a separate photo location, since the golf course backdrop is right off the ballroom itself. Being a family-run venue also means you’re dealing with the same people throughout your planning, which tends to simplify things when you’re juggling a dozen other wedding decisions at once. If you’d like to know more about how we got started, our About page has that story.
Conclusion
Photos only capture so much of what the balcony feels like at golden hour. Come see it in person, ask about which package fits your guest count, and get a feel for how the ballroom and balcony work together for your day. Call us at 302-376-6500, Option 3, email edge18info@gmail.com, reach out through our contact page, or download our pricing guide to compare packages before you visit.
FAQs
What’s included on the balcony itself?
The balcony includes wrap-around lighting and wrought iron bistro seating, and it connects directly to the ballroom so guests can move freely between the two spaces.
Is the golf course part of The Edge 18?
No. Frog Hollow’s golf course is a separate business from The Edge 18, though our six acres sit right on its edge, which is what gives the balcony its view.
Can we get ready on site before the ceremony?
Yes. Our packages include a private dressing room with a vanity, mirrors, and its own entrance for you and your wedding party.
How many guests can the ballroom hold?
Our ballroom seats up to 120 guests, with your choice of banquet or chivari chairs.