5 Incredible Outdoor Wedding Venues in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina is a beautiful location to say I do!
The area has waterfront marinas, sandy beaches, and plenty of gardens. There’s no shortage of beautiful outdoor wedding venues to choose from charming manors to whimsical gardens.
Interested in hosting your wedding in Wilmington but don’t know where to start? We’ve rounded up a few of our top outdoor Wilmington wedding venues for you to explore and consider. Read on to hear more about each one, including their locations, guest capacity, and style!
Top Wilmington, North Carolina Outdoor Wedding Venues
Airlie Gardens
Have you always dreamed of an outdoor wedding in a whimsical garden? Airlie Gardens might be the perfect venue for you. This North Carolina wedding venue is absolutely stunning filled with plenty of venue options that can accommodate up to a whopping 300 guests. You can pick your ideal spot on the grounds including a ceremony on the Pergola Garden for large-scale events, or the Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel (made completely of real glass colored bottles!) for more intimate ceremonies.
Wrightsville Manor
Located in the heart of Wilmington, the Wrightsville Manor is an enchanting venue perfect for a couple who wants to immerse themselves in the history and charm of the area. The venue can accommodate up to 265 guests and is surrounded by resorts, dining, and shopping. The indoor-outdoor spaces are filled with market lights, greenery accents, and plenty of natural lighting for your wedding photos and video.
Hotel Ballast
Known for its classic elegance, the Hotel. Ballast is a favorite venue here in Wilmington. Just by taking a peek at the property, and you’ll see why! You can get married here with up to 1,000 guests while you say “I do” with Cape Fear River as your backdrop, but that’s not your only option. Hotel Ballast features 12 event spaces for you to pick from, each one with its own beautiful taste and North Carolina charm!
Watermark Marina
For a picture-perfect North Carolina coastal wedding, the Watermark Marina is the ideal space for those looking to get married near the water. With over 20 acres of land and a 480-foot pier, the Watermark Marina brings coastal Southern to life with a private bay, a sophisticated clubhouse, a swimming pool, and overnight suites. You are bound to create plenty of amazing memories here!
Carolina Beach State Park
Wilmington, North Carolina has built a reputation around its gorgeous sandy beaches on the coastline and if you’re looking to get married directly on the beach, then look no further because Carolina Beach State Park! With 761 acres of pure nature and a reception capacity of 60 people for hosting a wedding, elopement, or vow rental!
North Carolina Wedding Video Inspiration
Still looking for inspiration for your Wilmington, North Carolina wedding? Check out the films and stories from some of the weddings I’ve filmed here.
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