The Venue at Wilmington Brewing Company

Welcome Party

Wrightsville Manor

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktails

Dinner & Dancing

Rally Point Bar & Arcade

After Party

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Q + A

Which airports can I fly into?

Wilmington International Airport (ILM): located in Wilmington, this airport is the most convenient with travel time ranging from 15-20 minutes to the listed hotels and venue. Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR): tends to have cheaper flights and is just under a 2-hour drive to Wilmington; a great option if you plan to rent a car! Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): tends to have more flights and can be cheaper than ILM; about a 2-hour drive to Wilmington.

Click the link below to book with our room block! You must book by August 25, 2025 to get the discounted rate. Surf &amp; Sound (formally Blockade Runner) is located in Wrightsville Beach overlooking the ocean, less than 10 minutes away from Wrightsville Manor. Shuttle transport will be provided on wedding day.

Trailborn Surf & Sound

Click the link below or call directly to book with our room block!You must book by August 29, 2025 to get the discounted rate. Hampton Inn &amp; Suites is located less than 5 minutes to Wrightsville Manor. Shuttle transport will be provided on wedding day.

Hampton Inn & Suites

Want to stay somewhere different or book for a bigger group?

There are so many hotels in the area to choose from. Airbnb also has awesome places listed in wrightsville beach and downtown or you can give <a href="https://www.thecovewilmington.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cove Riverwalk Villas</a> a try! Please note Wilmington has an annual street fair happening downtown the same weekend and hotel rates may be higher. We highly recommend booking with the hotels listed above!

Travel

Wilmington has so much to offer in terms of activities, places to explore, and restaurants to try. Listed below are just a few ideas we recommend checking out!

Activities

Relax at Wrightsville BeachWalk the loop! Find out more <a href="https://www.wrightsvillebeach.com/the-loop-at-wrightsville-beach.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>Explore downtown and the riverwalkShop at Mayfaire Town CenterShop at Lumina Station

This weekend is Wilmington's annual <a href="https://wilmingtonriverfest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Riverfest</a>, a street festival in the heart of historic downtown with local craft vendors, food trucks, and other entertainment. We highly recommend checking it out, but keep in mind downtown will be very busy!

coffee shops

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sundayssurfcafe/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SUNdays Surf Cafe</a> - located at the South End of Wrightsville Beach above a surf shop, this local fave serves coffee, smoothies, shakes, beer, and wine<a href="https://www.theworkshopwb.com/menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Workshop</a> - Wrightsville Beach, serves delicious coffee, tea, smoothies, and sandwiches<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiddengroundsilm/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hidden Grounds Coffee</a> - downtown with awesome coffee and a private garden lounge<a href="https://driftcoffee.kitchen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drift</a> - multiple locations with great coffee as well as breakfast and lunch options

Restaurants

<a href="https://www.zekes.net/wrightsville-beach-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zeke's</a> - delicious açaí bowls, poke bowls, pitas, and smoothies<a href="https://www.thedockside.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dockside</a> - casual spot overlooking the marina, mainly seafood<a href="https://www.tower7.com/locations/wrightsville/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tower 7</a> - casual Baja-inspired Mexican fare by the beach<a href="https://www.poestavern.com/wrightsville-beach-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poe’s Tavern</a> - casual American food with Edgar Allan Poe decor<a href="https://originsfoodanddrink.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Origins</a> - one of our favorites! American fare, more upscale<a href="https://shark-bar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shark Bar</a> - fresh to table cuisine and seafood with a Mexican twist<a href="https://www.oceanicrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oceanic</a> - nice seafood spot overlooking the ocean<a href="https://www.fmoysterbar.com/menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flying Machine Oyster Bar</a> - good food, cocktails, and locally brewed beer Downtown<a href="https://www.copperpennync.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Copper Penny</a> - a local fave, delicious food, casual<a href="https://www.frontstreetbrewery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Front Street Brewery</a> - craft beer and pub food<a href="https://www.ponysaurusbrewing.com/ilm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ponysaurus</a> - cool craft beer and pizza spot<a href="https://www.elijahs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elijah’s</a> - relaxed seafood-heavy American food along the Riverwalk<a href="http://wilmington.florianarestaurant.com/restaurant/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Floriana</a> - our favorite upscale Italian spot along the Riverwalk Brunch<a href="https://blueberrysgrill.com/pages/home.html?shopId=647f07168d9130d0b71b1986#home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blueberry’s Grill</a><a href="https://famoustoastery.com/ft-stores/wilmington-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Famous Toastery</a><a href="https://www.viciousbiscuit.com/wilmington-nc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vicious Biscuit</a><a href="https://www.mimosasmademedoit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brunches</a>

breweries

<a href="https://madmolebrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mad Mole Brewing</a><a href="https://www.wbbeer.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wrightsville Beach Brewery</a><a href="https://www.flyingmachine.com/taplist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flying Machine Brewing Company</a><a href="https://wilmingtonbrewingcompany.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wilmington Brewing Company</a> Downtown<a href="https://edwardteachbrewery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Edward Teach Brewery</a><a href="https://www.flytrapbrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flytrap Brewing</a><a href="https://www.waterlinebrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Waterline Brewing Co</a>

Lizzy and Travis

Lizzy and Travis

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