Small Business Week Spotlight 🍰✨
Say hello to @dessertsbydana , an award-winning bakery putting Delaware on the map!
Known nationwide as “The Sugar Daddy” and “Delaware’s King of Cakes,” Dana has been featured on 10 TV shows and even took the win on Next Great Baker. With 20+ flavors and a menu full of sweet creativity, this Newark favorite is serving up treats as bold as its reputation.
Join us in celebrating the small businesses making a big impact across Delaware—and treat yourself while you’re at it! 🎉
#DSB #DivisionofSmallBusiness #DessertsbyDana #Delaware #SmallBusinessWeek
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Last weekend at The Farmhouse✨ We loved Rickie & Arta’s bold choice of pomegranates and ruby tones, it was the perfect contrast to our spring blooms.
Engaged and looking for an all-inclusive wedding venue? Tour The Farmhouse this Saturday, May 9th, from 12:30-1:30pm during our open house!
💍 Prime 2027 wedding dates are available, inquire today!
An Extra Fabulous Sunday!
Our wedding expo hosts @uwc805 absolutely nailed an amazing experience for couples, their I Do Crews, and us vendors! We will definitely be back again!
The venue itself is includes the Tilton Mansion & Carriage House, with all of the charm of a historic property mixed with all the convenience of a modern event space ready to host any sized gatherings!
If you're still venue shopping or if you've already booked everything for your big day, we have plenty of services and resources to help you perfectly plan your wedding!
Tomorrow, the Whist opens its doors to “yes.” 💍✨
Join us Sunday from 12–4 PM for our Wedding Expo featuring 28 exceptional vendors ready to help you plan every last beautiful detail.
Enjoy a welcome champagne, Whist hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails, interactive workshops, mini hair & makeup trials, and raffles prizes throughout the afternoon.
Bring your mom, your future mother-in-law, your maid of honor, your whole planning committee. We’ll have the bubbles chilled. 🥂
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Purchase at the link in our bio.
#whistweddingexpo26 #universityandwhistclub #whistweddings #inwilmde #delawareweddings
This Sunday is the day your dreams become reality with a little help from some of the best in the industry✨
Tickets are on sale via the link in our bio. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 more.
#universityandwhistclub #whistweddings #whistweddingexpo26 #delawareweddings #delawarebrides
Still smiling as we look through Alicia & Nick’s gallery. 🤍 Such a sweet day at @thefarmhousede captured by @thejennacarrollcollective
#delawareweddingvenue #weddingreel #weddingphotography
Your wedding planning era deserves more than a Pinterest board. It deserves a room full of experts ready to make it happen. 💍✨
Join us at The University & Whist Club Wedding Expo for an afternoon of tastings, inspiration, live music, luxe details, and the very best in the business all under one historic roof. Bring your fiancé, your mom, your maid of honor and your questions. We’ll handle the rest.
Attendees that book their event with us will have all room rental fees waived!
Meet the talent behind unforgettable celebrations:
✨ Nikki Halter Photography @nikkihalterphoto
✨ Shannon Ritter Photography @shannonritterphotography
✨ The Wise Image @wise_image
✨ Vera Studio @verastudious
✨ Beauty Bar by Kristina Ruggerio @beautybar_kristinaruggerio
✨ Gloss Salon @glosssalondelaware
✨ JMJ Flower Walls @jmjflowerwalls
✨ Confetti and Bustle @confettiandbustle
✨ Royal Whirl Events @royalwhirlevents
✨ Schaffer Sound @schaffersounddjs
✨ That’s Entertainment @thats_entertainment_djs
✨ Wilmington Strings Ensemble @wilmington_string_ensemble
✨ CupKate’s Bakery @cupkatesweddings
✨ Desserts by Dana @dessertsbydana
✨ Cobblestone Chocolates @cobblestonechocolatesco
✨ Breakthru Beverage @breakthrubevdelaware
✨ Wild Thyme at Centerville @wild_thyme_at_centreville
✨ Hidden Alleys Luxury @hiddenalleysluxury
✨ Diamonds with Beauty @diamondswithbeauty
✨ Derby Mill Farm Botanicals @derbymillfarm
✨ Lavender and Linseed Fine Art @lavender.and.linseed
✨ Laura Becker Officiant
✨ Weddings with Lorraine
We’re proud that The University & Whist Club has been nominated in multiple Best of Delaware wedding categories, and The Carriage House was voted Best Farmhouse Style Venue. Come experience the spaces couples are saying yes to.
🎟 Tickets are on sale now: /ncp/payment/3Q2626F9L7RBN
Vendor inquiries: [email protected]
This is where “someday” turns into “save the date.” 💐
#whistweddingexpo26 #universityandwhistclub #whistweddings #delawareweddings #delawarebride
Early Bird Submissions Now Open
The Horror Fest Film Festival is taking over Wilmington, Delaware September 24–27 2026 and we’re officially accepting early submissions.
We’re looking for the boldest, darkest, most twisted horror from around the world. Slashers. Psychological thrillers. Supernatural nightmares. If it haunts, we want it.
Submit now, save on fees, and secure your spot in one of the region’s most immersive genre festivals.
Enter your film today.
#HorrorFest #FilmFestival #SubmitNow #IndieFilm #WilmingtonDE
The Wedding Expo at The University & Whist Club is your all in one planning power move. 💍✨
Spend the afternoon meeting the region’s most in demand wedding pros, sampling sweet bites, discovering statement décor, and building the team that will bring your day to life. This is where inspiration meets execution.
Attendees of our event will have the opportunity to book their wedding with us and the room rental fee will be waived! This offer is for attendees only!
We’re thrilled to welcome:
✨ Nikki Halter Photography @nikkihalterphoto
✨ Shannon Ritter Photography @shannonritterphotography
✨ The Wise Image @wise_image
✨ Vera Studio @verastudious
✨ Beauty Bar by Kristina Ruggerio @beautybar_kristinaruggerio
✨ Gloss Salon @glosssalondelaware
✨ JMJ Flower Walls @jmjflowerwalls
✨ Confetti and Bustle @confettiandbustle
✨ Royal Whirl Events @royalwhirlevents
✨ Schaffer Sound @schaffersounddjs
✨ That’s Entertainment @thats_entertainment_djs
✨ Wilmington Strings Ensemble @wilmington_string_ensemble
✨ CupKate’s Bakery @cupkatesweddings@cupkatescakebakery
✨ Desserts by Dana @dessertsbydana
✨ Cobblestone Chocolates @cobblestonechocolatesco
✨ Breakthru Beverage @breakthrubevdelaware
✨ Wild Thyme at Centerville @wild_thyme_at_centreville
✨ Hidden Alleys Luxury @hiddenalleysluxury
✨ Diamonds with Beauty @diamondswithbeauty
✨ Derby Mill Farm Botanicals @derbymillfarm
✨ Lavender and Linseed Fine Art @lavender.and.linseed
✨ Laura Becker Officiant
✨ Weddings with Lorraine
(More to be announced)
We’re also honored that The University & Whist Club has been nominated in multiple Best of Delaware wedding categories, and The Carriage House was voted Best Farmhouse Style Venue. Come see why couples continue to celebrate with us.
🎟 Tickets on sale now: /ncp/payment/3Q2626F9L7RBN
Vendor inquiries: [email protected]
Your planning era deserves a grand entrance. 💐
#universityandwhistclub #whistweddingexpo26 #delawareweddings #delawarebride #inwilmde
The Wedding Expo at The University & Whist Club is your all in one planning power move. 💍✨
Spend the afternoon meeting the region’s most in demand wedding pros, sampling sweet bites, discovering statement décor, and building the team that will bring your day to life. This is where inspiration meets execution.
Attendees of our event will have the opportunity to book their wedding with us and the room rental fee will be waived! This offer is for attendees only!
We’re thrilled to welcome:
✨ Nikki Halter Photography @nikkihalterphoto
✨ Shannon Ritter Photography @shannonritterphotography
✨ The Wise Image @wise_image
✨ Vera Studio @verastudious
✨ Beauty Bar by Kristina Ruggerio @beautybar_kristinaruggerio
✨ Gloss Salon @glosssalondelaware
✨ JMJ Flower Walls @jmjflowerwalls
✨ Confetti and Bustle @confettiandbustle
✨ Royal Whirl Events @royalwhirlevents
✨ Schaffer Sound @schaffersounddjs
✨ That’s Entertainment @thats_entertainment_djs
✨ Wilmington Strings Ensemble @wilmington_string_ensemble
✨ CupKate’s Bakery @cupkatesweddings@cupkatescakebakery
✨ Desserts by Dana @dessertsbydana
✨ Cobblestone Chocolates @cobblestonechocolatesco
✨ Breakthru Beverage @breakthrubevdelaware
✨ Wild Thyme at Centerville @wild_thyme_at_centreville
✨ Hidden Alleys Luxury @hiddenalleysluxury
✨ Diamonds with Beauty @diamondswithbeauty
✨ Derby Mill Farm Botanicals @derbymillfarm
✨ Lavender and Linseed Fine Art @lavender.and.linseed
✨ Laura Becker Officiant
✨ Weddings with Lorraine
(More to be announced)
We’re also honored that The University & Whist Club has been nominated in multiple Best of Delaware wedding categories, and The Carriage House was voted Best Farmhouse Style Venue. Come see why couples continue to celebrate with us.
🎟 Tickets on sale now: /ncp/payment/3Q2626F9L7RBN
Vendor inquiries: [email protected]
Your planning era deserves a grand entrance. 💐
#universityandwhistclub #whistweddingexpo26 #delawareweddings #delawarebride #inwilmde
