What to Expect When You Choose Cobalt Manor for Your Wedding Day in Smyrna

What to Expect When You Choose Cobalt Manor for Your Wedding Day in Smyrna

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When you walk through the doors of Cobalt Manor in Smyrna, Delaware, you're stepping into more than a venue. You're entering a renovated 1868 mansion where Italian inspired architecture meets modern refinement, and where every detail has been planned so you and your guests can simply arrive and celebrate.

We opened in October 2019 after three years of careful restoration, preserving the character of this historic building while creating spaces that work for today's celebrations. Our mission is simple: give couples everything they need under one roof so planning feels less overwhelming and your wedding day feels effortless.

What Your Wedding Day at Cobalt Manor Looks Like

From ceremony to reception, our historic mansion provides multiple elegant spaces, complete coordination, and full service dining so you can focus on celebrating with the people you love.

The Spaces and How Your Day Flows

You'll have access to multiple indoor and outdoor areas, each designed to support a natural progression from ceremony to cocktails to dinner and dancing. Our Victorian Slate Patio and Garden offer a romantic outdoor ceremony setting with mature tree cover and landscaping. The grand ballroom features expansive wood flooring and can comfortably host your reception, while The Cobalt Room, a cozy cocktail lounge with vintage saloon décor, gives your guests a sophisticated spot to gather during cocktail hour.

We also provide separate get ready suites for you and your wedding party so everyone has a comfortable, private space to prepare before the ceremony.

What All Inclusive Really Means Here

When we say all inclusive, we mean it. Your booking includes the ceremony space, reception venue, chairs, linens, and flowers. We handle catering with our in house culinary team, offering buffet style, family style, brunch, and luncheon service options. You'll have bar packages to choose from, including a Select Bar with signature drinks, wines, and beers, or an Open Bar with a wider variety of spirits.

Photography services, entertainment arrangements, professional officiants, and custom favors are all part of what we coordinate. We provide setup and cleanup, day of wedding specialists, and concierge services. You can add lite hors d'oeuvres for cocktail hour or dessert buffets featuring options like Peach Cobbler or French Bread Pudding. If you're planning a brunch celebration, we offer Mimosa, Spiked Coffee, or Bloody Mary bar options.

We also work with trusted vendor partnerships for DJs and makeup artists, and we have an on site Airbnb next door for out of town guests who want to stay close.

Service and Coordination Built Into Your Day

You won't be managing timelines or troubleshooting logistics on your wedding day. Our day of wedding specialist and planning staff handle the flow of your event from start to finish. We coordinate with all vendors, manage setup and transitions between ceremony and reception, and make sure your guests always know where to go next.

Our staff takes care of everything from ensuring the bar is stocked to making sure dinner service runs smoothly across our multiple dining areas, which are spread across separate floors and can accommodate groups from 15 to over 100 guests.

Dining Experiences Tailored to Your Vision

Our culinary creatives design menus that reflect your preferences and dietary needs. Buffet style service lets you offer multiple entrée selections with customizable starches, vegetables, salads, and dinner rolls. Family style service creates a communal dining experience with shared plates. If you're hosting a brunch wedding, we have curated selections designed specifically for that style of celebration.

We also provide beverage packages beyond the bar. Our Soda Package includes traditional options, or you can upgrade to the Gourmet Soda Package with all natural selections. Coffee and tea service includes full stations so guests have access throughout your event.

Why Our Location in Smyrna Works for Delaware Couples

We're centrally located in Smyrna at 47 East Commerce Street, which makes us accessible for couples and guests coming from Dover, Middletown, Odessa, and surrounding towns. About half of our couples are local to Smyrna, and the other half travel from within an 11 mile radius, drawn by our central location in the state.

Our Elizabeth Esther Café operates on site Tuesday through Sunday, offering dine in and take out options. If you're planning a tasting or want to bring family by before your wedding to see the space and enjoy a meal, the café is a nice added touch.

Conclusion:

Once you've reserved your date, you'll work with our planning team to finalize your menu selections, bar package, floral and décor preferences, and any add ons like dessert buffets or brunch upgrades. You'll also have access to our master suite, which is available for newlyweds as overnight accommodations after your celebration ends.

If you're ready to see how an all-inclusive approach can simplify your wedding planning, we'd love to show you around. Reach out to us at bookings@cobaltmanor.com or call (888) 272-9812 to schedule your tour. You can also visit our website to request our pricing guide and explore our full range of services.

FAQs

How far in advance should we book Cobalt Manor for our wedding? 

Contact us early, especially for spring or fall dates, which are our busiest wedding seasons, to secure your preferred date.

Can we bring in our own vendors, or do we need to use your partnerships? 

Our all inclusive model includes trusted vendor partnerships for DJs, makeup artists, and officiants to simplify your planning process.

What dining and bar options are available, and can we customize the menu? 

We offer buffet style, family style, brunch, and luncheon service with customizable menus, plus Select or Open Bar packages.

How many guests can Cobalt Manor accommodate? 

We host groups from 15 to over 100 guests across our grand ballroom, patio, garden, and multiple dining areas.

What happens on the day of our wedding? 

Our day of wedding specialist manages setup, vendor coordination, and event flow so you can focus entirely on celebrating.