Ashley & Jonathan Love Wedding

“The Hilton Christiana went above and beyond to make our surprise wedding unforgettable, elegant, romantic, and filled with love from start to finish.”

We knew from the moment we toured the Hilton Christiana that it was the perfect venue for our wedding. Leah greeted us warmly and walked us through every space, explaining how each area of the hotel could be transformed for our day. Compared to the other venues we visited, Hilton Christiana simply stood out and it offered more amenities, flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony options, and an elegant ballroom that fit our vision perfectly. The all-inclusive packages, complete with custom wedding cakes, floral centerpieces, and linens, gave us everything we needed for a modern and luxurious celebration.

What really made the Hilton special was how much care and attention the team put into making our wedding uniquely ours. We wanted our guests to feel loved and appreciated, so we created Philly-themed welcome bags filled with personal treats. Every place setting featured a rose gold acrylic nameplate for each guest, and to top it off we pulled off a surprise wedding! Everyone thought they were attending a reception, but as I walked down the aisle, the joy and emotion in the room were overwhelming. It was truly the most magical moment of our lives.

Our vision was romantic and elegant and Hilton Christiana delivered it flawlessly. We found much of our inspiration through Pinterest, Etsy, and bridal shows, and my mom’s creativity helped bring our dream to life. The décor, lighting, and atmosphere captured exactly what we imagined. We especially loved the food, the beignets were incredible! I’ve had them in New Orleans, but these were even better. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about them. And to make the day even more amazing, Leah and Alfredo were there every step of the way. Leah came prepared with ten pages of notes, ensuring every detail was executed perfectly.

We are so grateful for how everything came together. The staff treated our wedding as if it were their own, and no question or request was too small. From start to finish, the team made sure everything went smoothly, allowing us to enjoy the moment and our guests fully. Our favorite memory will always be the look on everyone’s faces when they realized they were witnessing a real wedding, the love and happiness in the room was indescribable. We can’t wait to return to celebrate our anniversaries at Hilton Christiana. Our honeymoon is coming up soon and a 10-day trip to Thailand to explore Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket!