Say "I do" at a Gorgeous Wilmington Wedding Venue

Wilmington, North Carolina has no shortage of beautiful wedding venues that offer a wide variety of options and qualities that brides and grooms are looking for.  Venue size, guest capacity, location, and theme are all important aspect that brides and grooms should consider before settling on a venue. It is said that the venue should carry the personality of the bride and groom, so while choosing a venue make sure that it has a deep connection to you and is compatible with what you want your wedding to look like. Luckily, Downtown Wilmington offers several excellent choices, with several different "personalities." 

The Bellamy Mansion Museum

The Bellamy Mansion Museum offers the perfect, unique but traditional vibe for your wedding. Get in touch with your historical side at our gorgeous venue that was built in the late 1850s. Have your ceremony outside in the gardens, on the porch, or in the formal parlors. Wherever you choose, it is sure to be a beautiful sight! With a wedding rental, the Bellamy offers access to the grounds, the grand porches, and also the two main levels of the mansion.  If you are worried about parking in busy Downtown Wilmington, fear no more! The mansion offers a parking lot with 30 spots and ample free street parking for you and your guests. This wedding venue is a house frozen in time, and your wedding here would be timeless.
Wedding packages include evening wedding rentals, discount for military and enrolled students, rentals for wedding ceremony only, and also rentals for the reception only. Photo session packages are also offered, and at a discount to military, non-profit organizations, and students.
For more information and pricing, email the development director at [email protected].   
For more information on the Bellamy Mansion click:                                               https://www.bellamymansion.org/venue-details1.html

The Brooklyn Arts Center and The Annex 

​Located in Downtown Wilmington near the Cape Fear River is another gorgeous gem that would be the perfect location for your wedding, reception, or even both! The Brooklyn Arts Center and The Annex are two separate buildings, both renovated to hold ceremonies. The church is over 130 years old, and features 60-foot ceilings, and beautiful arched windows. With church rental, clients also get use of the Manse House bridal suite, private courtyard, and balcony, all of which make perfect photo backdrops. The other option is to rent the Annex. The Annex, a converted schoolhouse turned wedding venue, offers brides and grooms a more personal option for their ceremony, fit to accommodate wedding parties of 140. Ample street parking is also provided for wedding parties and their guests. 
For more information on the Brooklyn Arts Center click:  https://www.brooklynartsnc.com/weddings/

The de Rosset House- The City Club of Wilmington and St. Thomas Preservation Hall

This is another beautiful venue that offers brides and grooms a more personal experience. If you have a smaller wedding party planned, 10-150 guests, this venue would work perfect for you. This venue has a history of hosting fun events in Wilmington, as it was the premier location for parties and socialization starting in 1841 as The City Club. Today, brides and grooms will get the opportunity to host their wedding in a perfect example of old southern style. The City Club of Wilmington also hosts many events at the St. Thomas Preservation Hall. As a restored church built in 1847, this venue features classic brick work and beautiful arched stained glass windows. Brides and grooms are able to have both their wedding and reception at this location. 
For more information on The de Rosset House, City Club of Wilmington click: https://www.cityclubofwilmington.com/

Ironclad Brewery

If you are looking for a venue that holds a large number of people but is still very unique in style and will have your guests talking about it for years to come, try Ironclad Brewery. This venue can hold over 400 people, with two separate floors and bars. This location is big and offers a unique aesthetic that modern brides and grooms are looking for.  Guests will enjoy drinking craft beer while dancing the night away. The interior brick walls give off an old-fashioned vibe to your wedding. This venue doubles as a brewery, so guests will get the unique backdrop of beer crafting materials. The rustic light strands and chandeliers  show a cool contrast between the dark colors of the floors, walls, and bars with the brightness of light, and they make for excellent pictures. If you are worried about parking for your 400+ guests, there is a parking structure just across the street.  This venue is sure to fulfill all your needs! 
For more information on Ironclad Brewery click here:  https://www.ironcladbrewery.com/plan-event

Wrightsville Manor 

Wrightsville Manor is truly an authentic location. Located on the outskirts of Wilmington near Wrightsville Beach, this venue is something to behold! Featuring a gorgeous, large entrance, lawn, fountain, brick and stone fireplace, and chandeliers, this venue is breathtaking. Brick work and large windows dominate the outside of the venue, creating eye-catching photo opportunities, as well as the swing and beautiful large oak tree. With rental, brides and grooms get 3,000 square feet of space, the outdoor patio and lawn, access to bridal suite, and a catering prep area. Onsite parking is also available to guests. 
For more information on Wrightsville Manor click here:               https://wrightsvillemanor.com/

Burgwin-Wright House 

The Burgwin-Wright House is the perfect location for brides and grooms that want a more quaint wedding party of 100 guests or less. This house was built in the 1770s, and has historic views. Though this venue is smaller than others in comparison, it is no less breathtaking. Guests will enjoy wandering throughout the house and the colonial-styled gardens. Exchange vows underneath the iconic arched arbor with a view of the orchard, or choose one of the other seven locations on site to hold your vow exchange. This location is quite versatile, and allows the bride and groom to chose how to use the space that they rent. 
For more information on the Burgwin-Wright house click: https://www.burgwinwrighthouse.com/

Written by UNCW English Student and Bellamy Intern, Hailey Morrison 
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​Information and Photo Resources  
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/542402348844138608/ (Bellamy Mansion) 
https://www.bellamymansion.org/photographs.html
https://www.brooklynartsnc.com/weddings/the-annex-and-1910-suite/ 
https://www.brooklynartsnc.com/weddings/church-and-manse-suite/ https://www.ironcladbrewery.com/plan-event 
https://www.cityclubofwilmington.com/the-city-club-of-wilmington-wedding
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgwin-Wright_House#/media/File:House_Front.jpg  
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58542864  
Wilmington Wedding. Burgwin Wright House www.amyallenphotography.com 
https://taralinephotog.smugmug.com/Weddings/Fowler-Wedding/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/129126714287117949/ -City Club 
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/143552306852760135/ -Ironclad Brewery 
Krista Stevens Photography, www.kristastevensphotography.com-Wrightsville Manor Slideshow
Vertical Sync Films (Ironclad Brewery Slideshow)
https://www.eventective.com/wilmington-nc/burgwin-wright-house-and-gardens-666199.html (Burgwin Wright House Slideshow)