Wedding Planning

The lovely 128 South historic downtown Wilmington location is an excellent choice for a wedding reception. The Victorian facade's gorgeous, stained-glass windows open to a modern, updated open floor plan highlighting exposed beams and hardwood floors and an overlooking mezzanine. This beautiful space includes bay windows streaming ambient light and can...read more

Beach House Bar & Grille's outdoor concert venue provides the perfect backdrop for a casual, fun-filled wedding celebration. Their on-site event coordinator can assist with selection of a band, menu and much more. Stop by or contact Gina at the number above to begin planning.

"Welcome aboard!" is the motto of Henrietta III's Captain Carl Marshburn and crew as they strive to offer the finest in Southern hospitality. Henrietta III is a unique place to host a wedding or reception. Choose from a variety of wedding cruise packages or tailor a customized, special party.

Make a wedding day extra special by celebrating at Elijah's restaurant, one of Wilmington's finest riverfront dining destinations. The lounge area comfortably seats 50, the main dining room approximately 120. In addition, the Riverwalk landing banquet facility next door accommodates groups of up to 200 people. Visit the website for pictures...read more

For a special event in the center of historic downtown Wilmington, Front Street Brewery's 3,000-square-foot banquet hall can accommodate 100 or more people. Serving the same fine food as the restaurant and their full array of beer brewed on site, your event will receive the same attention to detail that customers...read more

Building on the success of its original Carolina Beach location, Havana's has opened a second location near Wrightsville Beach. The cozy yet roomy upstairs dining area is ideal for private functions such as wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners There's even a private balcony with plush seating ideal for a romantic dinner...read more

Hotel Tarrymore's newly renovated Veranda Ballroom is the perfect setting for wedding receptions and events. French doors open to the beautiful brick veranda, perfect for cocktail parties. This elegant space accommodates 120 guests for seated dinners, and larger events can utilize Press 102's gorgeous granite bar and patio area, expanding the...read more

Enjoy the wedding rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception at one of the most popular Cape Fear riverfront restaurants, located in the historic Craig House in Chandler's Wharf. Serving the finest in both traditional and innovative Southern cuisine for more than 26 years, The Pilot House can serve approximately 150 guests in the...read more

Rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions or special events never go wrong with the exquisite cuisine and elegant ambiance of Port Land Grille. The restaurant offers two private dining rooms for intimate parties of up to 65 people, or elect to use both rooms and host up to 80 guests. The experienced staff...read more

Located on the historic Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, Riverwalk Landing at Elijah's is a beautiful outdoor venue for your wedding and your reception. The spacious deck and restaurant create the only riverside venue in downtown. Pair the view with the superior menu developed by Elijah's chefs, and your wedding...read more

Formerly a church, this beautifully restored 1846 building is listed on the National Historic Register. Exposed brick walls, gorgeous stained glass windows, high ceilings and the upper balcony make Saint Thomas a perfect backdrop for your festivities. They can accommodate up to 220 guests for a seated dinner. There are no...read more

An elegant, colonial-style clubhouse offers a formal banquet and corporate meeting facility that can accommodate up to 350 guests. Beau Rivage is the perfect venue for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners, reunions and banquets. The friendly and professional staff invites you and your guests to have a fun-filled and memorable event....read more

Constructed in 1888, St. Andrews Church was once the cultural, spiritual, and social center of Wilmington's bustling Brooklyn district. Now, elegantly restored as the Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews, it is an ideal location for weddings, concerts, charitable galas, banquets, fundraisers, art expositions, recitals, business conferences and more. In its...read more

Conveniently located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, Caffe Phoenix is a short stroll from any number of local wedding venues. Their second-floor space is reserved exclusively for private, catered events and can accommodate up to 60 guests. Menus are made to order and showcase the skills of the restaurant's...read more

For a wedding surrounded by the beauty and history of Downtown Wilmington, consider the Coastline Conference & Event Center. Housed in a restored railroad depot, the center can seat more than 700 for dinner, or the space can be divided to provide a cozy, intimate setting. Coastline's experienced event coordinators will...read more

The Holiday Inn Wilmington's versatile ballroom can be elegantly dressed for an intimate party of 20 or extravagantly outfitted for a grand affair for 225 and everything in between. The hotel's high-end catering services can meet your culinary desires, from traditional cuisine to specialty, customized menus. Dance floors and custom decorating...read more

Treat wedding guests to a true Italian feast. Nicola's owner Nick Pittari makes only authentic recipes with fresh ingredients, including pasta, fish, shellfish and vegetables. Nicola's caters events on site in its chic restaurant or whatever location a couple chooses. The main restaurant seats 80 people; 100 people for a cocktail-style...read more

Truly a one-stop shop for off-premise catering, Pine Valley Market will provide everything required, from set up to clean up. Whether a romantic dinner for two or a full-scale party for 300 people, wine expert Kathy Webb and personal chef Christi Ferretti can handle it. Their specialty is intimate settings with...read more

If you're looking for someplace truly different to hold your service, reception and rehearsal dinner, Poplar Grove Plantation provides a number of amenities suited to your needs. Couples may rent the Manor House, once the center of this lovely old Southern plantation, or the courtyard, gazebo, cultural arts center and even...read more

The Ramada's spacious banquet room  accommodates a wedding reception for up to 300 people. The highly versatile banquet room can be decorated for a casual, intimate affair or dressed up to the nines for a lavish, elegant event. The Ramada is located in the heart of Wilmington, conveniently situated between historic downtown and...read more

Many marriage proposals have taken place on the nine two-seater balconies of this picturesque restaurant that overlooks the Cape Fear River. In more than 25 years of business Riverboat Landing has hosted more than 1,000 wedding rehearsal dinners and an equal number of wedding receptions. The restaurant offers in-house catering for...read more

Inspiring business conferences, grand banquets, intimate meetings and family celebrations find a home at this stunning new convention center that opened in fall 2010. Situated near Wilmington's historic district, the 107,000-square-foot center's design reflects the city's rail and port history. Interior wrought-iron details honor trains that once ran the Atlantic Coast...read more