Frank H. Kenan Chapel at Landfall

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Frank H. Kenan Chapel at Landfall hosts weddings for up to 130 guests with a private bridal room and three-hour wedding-day access.

  • Weddings needing an intimate chapel setting for up to 130 guests
  • Baptisms or dedications in a serene setting
  • Memorial services with garden interment or memorial plaques

The Cottage on Orange Street

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

The Cottage on Orange Street offers daily downtown Wilmington rentals with bridal preparation areas and a garden-side yard for showers, brunches, and photographs.

  • Bridal parties needing private wedding-day beauty and dressing space
  • Intimate bridal showers in a historic downtown setting
  • Baby showers with garden-side brunch or photography

128 South

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

128 South offers two downtown Wilmington venues, including a 4,500-square-foot bakery venue with a 3,500-square-foot garden courtyard.

  • Weddings requiring indoor and outdoor event space
  • Rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions
  • Corporate meetings, presentations, and product launches

Bakery 105

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Bakery 105 offers 4,500 sq ft of step-free indoor space plus a 3,500 sq ft garden courtyard in a 1920s bakery building.

  • Wedding receptions
  • Engagement parties
  • Corporate meetings and associations

Belle Vue Wilmington

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Belle Vue Wilmington hosts intimate 50-to-70-person events, with included setup and cleanup for baby and bridal showers.

  • baby showers needing setup and cleanup
  • bridal showers with outside food and a mimosa bar
  • wedding-day hair, makeup, first looks, and family portraits

Brooklyn Arts Center

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Brooklyn Arts Center offers a restored 1888 church, 1910 schoolhouse, and private courtyard for Wilmington weddings and events.

  • Weddings seeking historic architecture and space for up to 250 guests
  • Concerts arranged through outside promoters
  • Fundraisers, art shows, and upscale vintage flea markets

Common Desk

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Common Desk offers Wilmington coworking across three floors, including event-oriented space, private offices, and suites for 14 to 28 people.

  • entrepreneurs needing shared coworking space
  • small businesses needing private offices
  • teams of up to 10 needing workspace and conference room credits

CoWorx

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

CoWorx provides Wilmington coworking with 24/7 access, private offices, custom team suites, and meeting-room hours.

  • freelancers needing a flexible coworking space
  • remote workers needing a workspace day pass
  • small teams needing private offices or custom suites

Events! On Front

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Events! On Front hosts weddings, milestone celebrations, seminars, conferences, luncheons, and team-building sessions in one flexible venue.

  • weddings and receptions
  • milestone birthday or anniversary celebrations
  • corporate seminars and conferences

Kindred Weddings and Events

Party And Event Planning

Carolina Beach, NC

Kindred Weddings and Events offers a 3,000-square-foot Carolina Beach venue with wedding packages, bar services, and seating for up to 175 dinner guests.

  • Carolina Beach wedding receptions for up to 175 seated dinner guests
  • Cocktail or hybrid events for up to 300 people
  • Weddings needing an onsite bridal suite and dressing room

Little Drum Landing

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Little Drum Landing is Wilmington's only outdoor river location in Historic Downtown, accommodating up to 200 guests without a separate venue rental fee.

  • waterfront weddings along the Cape Fear River
  • wedding receptions for up to 200 guests
  • intimate gatherings with indoor seating for up to 45 guests

Saint Thomas Preservation Hall

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Saint Thomas Preservation Hall offers 18-hour wedding and event rentals in an 1847 National Historic Register building in downtown Wilmington.

  • Weddings needing both ceremony and reception space
  • Fundraiser galas and holiday parties
  • Events using exposed brick, stained glass windows, high ceilings, and an upper balcony

Station No. 2

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Station No. 2 provides a historic 1915 firehouse venue with an indoor hall, courtyard, and overnight Firehouse Suite accommodations.

  • Small weddings with up to 80 seated guests
  • Rehearsal dinners in a historic downtown Wilmington setting
  • Events needing both an indoor hall and private garden courtyard

Sycamore Bend Estate, A Southern Dream Venue

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Sycamore Bend Estate publishes daily slot tables, RTP methodology, and five-step onboarding guidance for online gambling access.

  • Comparing theoretical and periodically observed RTP figures
  • Reviewing slot volatility before playing
  • Finding guidance for DANA, OVO, GoPay, QRIS, or bank deposits

Terraces on Sir Tyler

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Terraces on Sir Tyler hosts Wilmington weddings and corporate events with a 4,000-square-foot ballroom and 1,085-square-foot rooftop terrace.

  • Weddings needing a ballroom and rooftop terrace
  • Corporate events with on-site planning resources
  • Business meetings requiring conference or classroom space

The Atrium

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

The Atrium offers a downtown Wilmington wedding and event venue with an upstairs bridal suite and day-of coordinating services.

  • Wedding ceremonies and receptions in a downtown Wilmington courtyard garden
  • Events needing an on-site getting-ready bridal suite
  • Couples seeking a venue with day-of coordinating services

The Bend

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

The Bend hosts private and corporate events on nearly two acres with an outdoor stage, cocktail bar, food, and soft serve.

  • corporate events needing an outdoor stage
  • private gatherings with live music
  • markets and festivals with outdoor space

Warehouse on Water

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Warehouse on Water offers a 6,000-square-foot downtown Wilmington venue with river views, complimentary tables and crossback chairs, and no catering-vendor restrictions.

  • Weddings requiring both ceremony and reception space
  • Corporate events, fundraisers, and corporate getaways
  • Parties for 50 to 150 or more guests

Wrightsville Manor

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Wrightsville Manor provides indoor/outdoor wedding venue access from 10:00 a.m. to midnight, with a bridal suite, ceremony site, and reception space included.

  • indoor/outdoor weddings in Wilmington
  • weddings needing a dedicated bridal suite
  • ceremonies and receptions using the same venue

Host Social Hall Event Venue

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

Host Social Hall offers a three-story historic Wilmington venue for up to 100 seated guests or 275 cocktail-style guests.

  • Weddings and receptions needing a historic downtown Wilmington setting
  • Cocktail-style events for up to 275 guests
  • Corporate events, conferences, and charity galas requiring multiple connected halls

K2 Suites and Lounge

Party And Event Planning

Wilmington, NC

K2 Suites offers Wilmington event rentals for up to 145 guests, with a separate lounge, kitchen, dressing rooms, outdoor areas, and adjacent salon-spa access.

  • Weddings and formal events needing nearby salon and spa services
  • Private events for up to 145 guests
  • Events needing dressing rooms, a kitchen, and outdoor areas

Party And Event Planning in nearby counties

FAQ

How much does event venue rental cost in Wilmington?

The listings do not provide rental prices. Request a quote based on guest count, date, catering, bar service, setup, cleanup, and any required suites or additional spaces.

What should I check before booking a New Hanover County event venue?

Confirm capacity, indoor and outdoor options, accessibility, parking, catering rules, bar packages, setup and cleanup responsibilities, and whether overnight accommodations are available. For example, Bakery 105 has step-free access, while The Cottage on Orange Street offers daily rentals but no overnight stays.

How far in advance should I reserve an event venue?

No candidate publishes a standard booking lead time. Ask each venue about availability and deposit deadlines, especially for weddings, holiday parties, and dates requiring catering or hosted bar service.

Which Wilmington venues work for small showers?

Belle Vue is designed for intimate gatherings of 50 to 70 guests or fewer and includes setup and cleanup for baby and bridal showers. The Cottage on Orange Street is another fit for intimate showers, with a garden-side yard for brunches and photographs.