Getting Married in Wilmington, North Carolina

Nothing can beat a beautiful garden as a perfect setting for a romantic wedding celebration. Airlie Gardens are spread over a generous 67 acres, which encompass stately old oaks, beautiful seasonal blooms, romantic walkways, and lakes, all of which offer an excellent variety of perfect settings for romantic wedding ceremonies and receptions between March and October. The venue hosts ceremonies and photo sessions from Tuesdays to Saturdays but can only accommodate receptions on Saturdays. You can stage your dream outdoor wedding in one of four beautiful settings, including the unique Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel, and you have the option of a back-up tented pavilion in case of inclement weather.

300 Airlie Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, Phone: 910-798-7700

The Bellamy Mansion Museum, together with the meticulously re-constructed historic gardens, date back to the eve of the Civil War and offer an ideal backdrop for an elegant period-style wedding. Brass chandeliers, grand columns, ornate moldings and wraparound porches provide an impressive backdrop for both your ceremony and reception, and the gardens offer excellent photo opportunities. You can choose to exchange vows outside (in front of the historic antebellum mansion), host cocktails on the porch, and then move inside to one of the elaborate and elegant reception spaces. The venue will provide couples with a list of trusted vendors who can provide everything from food and drink to flowers, photographers, and an event coordinator.

Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, Phone: 910-251-3700

Formerly St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the historic Brooklyn Arts Center was built in 1888 and today offers couples a beautiful and historic venue where they can host their dream wedding. In addition to the elegant and impressive BAC Church building (which is ideal for both ceremonies and receptions), the venue also has a stunning garden courtyard if you prefer to exchange vows and host your reception outdoors. The main building boasts two-story windows, which bathe the interior in natural light, and offers a large stage and dance floor and 60-foot beautifully draped ceilings. The adjoining manse is perfect for pre-ceremony preparations.

Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews, 516 North 4th St, Wilmington, NC 38401, Phone: 910-859-4615

The Worth House Bed & Breakfast exudes gracious Southern charm, which makes it an excellent venue for an elegant Wilmington elopement wedding for up to 12 guests. The bride and groom can tie the knot in the elegant parlor surrounded by their closest relatives and friends before enjoying a romantic champagne and cake reception. The beautiful gardens are ideal for your photographs and the inn has seven beautifully furnished rooms where the happy couple and their friends can spend the night. The entire wedding party can round off the celebrations with a delicious farewell breakfast. The inn offers several inclusive elopement packages, some of which include accommodation for the bride and groom.

W.C. Worth House Bed and Breakfast, 412 South 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, Phone: 910-762-8562

Couples looking for something a little different for their dream indoor/outdoor wedding should arrange a tour of the Cameron Art Museum, which offers a number of modern and unique spaces for both your ceremony and your reception. The semi-enclosed courtyard faces a lovely garden and provides a beautiful and unusual area for an outdoor ceremony. The indoor Reception Hall features high ceilings, gleaming cherrywood floors, and a dramatic feature window – perfect for indoor receptions. (The conference room, roof terrace and café are ideal for smaller weddings). CAM has an on-site event coordinator, who will assist couples in arranging every aspect of their big day, from catering and bar services to décor and sound.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC 28412, Phone: 910-395-5999

The charming City Club of Wilmington is located in a lovingly restored antebellum mansion in the heart of historic Downtown Wilmington. The club is renowned for serving delicious food and wine and can be beautifully dressed up for an elegant wedding. The lovely terraced garden is a photographer’s dream and the ideal place for you to exchange vows, while the romantically draped front porch makes an elegant venue for pre-reception cocktails. The interior of the club is equally impressive and you will have the dedicated services of an on-site event coordinator to take care of all the details so that you can relax and enjoy your big day.

City Club of Wilmington, 23 South 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, Phone: 910-343-1880

Nestled in the heart of the gated community of Landfall, the Country Club of Landfall is a gracious wedding venue surrounded by acres of greenery. The club offers a choice of two outdoor and an indoor venue for your ceremony – most couples opt to exchange vows on the Ceremony Lawn (overlooking the lake) or in the Temple Gardens. The club offers a variety of indoor options for your reception, depending on the number of guests, and there is an on-site event planner to assist you with orchestrating your dream wedding. The catering and bar packages can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Country Club of Landfall, 800 Sun Runner Place, Wilmington, NC 28405, Phone: 910-256-8411

Located right in the heart of historic Downtown Wilmington, Events! On Front has everything you need to set the scene for your dream wedding. The venue offers spacious stylish rooms for your ceremony and reception, featuring a raised stage (the perfect spot to say “I do”), a permanent dance floor, and a large and elegant bar for your drinks and buffet. The venue can accommodate up to 175 of your nearest and dearest friends for a cocktail reception or 125 guests for a seated dinner. You have free choice when it comes to choosing vendors to supply catering and beverages and will have the services of an event coordinator to take all the worry out of arranging your big day.

Events! On Front, 130 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, Phone: 910-777-2887