Events at the Elia

Event Venue in Wilmington, NC

The Elia is an event venue in Wilmington, NC that offers a unique and creative space for all your event needs. We love to host corporate events, networking events, trainings and meetings, intimate conferences, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, and many more celebrations. The venue is located in the heart of Downtown Wilmington and is within walking distance of hotels, shopping, restaurants and nightlife options.

Our stunning 7,000 square feet of indoor event space can accommodate up to 175 guests for a seated dinner or up to 250 for a cocktail style event.

All event venue rentals include:

Venue Manager on-site
Tables & Chairs (Chiavari chairs, and cocktail/round/long tables)
Full setup and breakdown of all in house inventory and decor
Seating for up to 175 guests
Premium White or Ivory linens
Variety of decor options for your guest tables

For pricing and additional information, please contact us.

Venue for small conferences and retreats

Event space in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina

A Flexible Event Space with Downtown Charm

Every gathering deserves a setting that feels connected to the people in the room. At The Elia, the event plan can be shaped around a polished company meeting, an elegant dinner, a milestone birthday party, or another special event.

A thoughtful floor plan can create natural transitions between presentations, dining, cocktails, and dancing. Decor choices can then bring color, texture, and personality into the room. The result combines the flexibility people expect from an event hall with the warmth and charm of a celebration designed around its guests.

Our event gallery is a helpful place to gather ideas before deciding how you want your own occasion to look and feel.

Let's Plan

Planning Support for a Smooth Event Day

Behind every memorable celebration is a clear plan for timing, vendors, and guest movement. Our team can help you think through party vendors, catering timing, bar service, setup needs, and the flow of the schedule.

Keeping everything organized makes it easier to coordinate arrivals, meal service, speeches, entertainment, and other transitions. Included amenities and on-site support mean you don’t need to manage all the details alone.

When comparing event venues for a corporate gathering, social party, or family celebration, look for a team that understands both the overall plan and the small moments that bring an event to life. This reflects The Elia’s wider focus on warm hospitality, meaningful experiences, and helping hosts spend less time managing logistics.

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“The Elia is an amazing venue for any event you are looking to host.

The space is gorgeous and a beautiful canvas to tell your event story. As the owner of a local wedding and event planning and design company, we absolutely love working at this venue. Our clients are always so very happy with what we are able to create for them here as well as the overall experience of the event day. They have great staff that is very accommodating.

You will not be disappointed with The Elia as your venue!”

HEATHER HEALY | PORT CITY EVENT PLANNERS

Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome new vendors to the venue and love creating new relationships. Choosing your vendor team is a big decision and we always encourage hiring professionals in the industry. We do require your vendors to provide a certificate of insurance that we keep on file.
No, we do not allow outside alcohol, but we do offer a few different bar package options:
- Beer & Wine Bar
- 2 Specialty Cocktails + Beer & Wine
- Mimosa Bar
- House Full Bar
- Premium Full Bar
- Custom Full Bar
To learn more about each package and what’s included, inquire here.
To ensure all weddings and events are up to our standards and provide the best guest experience, all clients must choose a caterer off our exclusive catering list. Our list of caterers provide a variety of dinner styles, can cater to your budget and provide full service catering + wait staff.
There are a variety of Hotels located within walking distance from The Elia. Here are some of our favorites, The Hotel Ballast, The Hive, Courtyard By Marriott Downtown, The Embassy Suites, or Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown.
There is ample street parking around the venue - there are two large parking lots a block away:
- River Place Parking Lot (14 Grace St, Wilmington, NC 28401)
- Water Street Parking Deck (210 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401)
the local hotels offer onsite parking as well.