Weddings At The Elia
We know the importance of making the wedding day feel like the two of you, which is why we designed a space carefully curated to fit all of your needs and easily match your wedding design. We offer two wedding packages for couples, and are the only venue in Wilmington that offers an “All-Inclusive Wedding Package” which saves clients time, money and streamlines the planning process.
Our stunning 7,000 square feet of indoor event space can accommodate up to 175 guests, making The Elia one of Wilmington’s largest wedding venue options in Downtown Wilmington.
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2026 Package Pricing:
Monday - Thursday: $17,500
Friday & Sundays: $19,000
Saturdays: $21,000
Base price is 75 guests, additional guests are $100 Per person
2027 Package Pricing:
Monday - Thursday: $19,000
Fridays: $20,500
Saturdays: $22,500
Base price is 75 guests, additional guests are $115 Per person
7% Tax and 15% service fee will be added on for all-inclusive weddings
All Inclusive Wedding Pricing
All Inclusive Wedding Package includes:
1 Hour Ceremony Rehearsal
2 Getting Ready Suites
Pre-Wedding Planning with Brittanie Raquel Events
Ceremony Decor
4 Hour Beer and Wine Bar
Appetizers for Cocktail Hour & Buffet Dinner by Middle of the Island
Reception Decor
Lounge Area
Ceremony, Cocktail Hour & Reception Music by Carolina DJ Pro
Party Pack for Reception/Exit- Mix of light Up LED sticks and light up tambourines
and more
A La Carte Wedding Pricing
2026 Package Pricing:
Monday - Thursday: $4,000
Friday & Sundays: $5,000
Saturdays: $6,000
2027 Package Pricing:
Monday-Thursday: $4,500
Friday: $6,000
Saturdays: $7,500
** Full Bar packages must be added on for any Prime Saturday dates (March, April, May, June, September, October and November).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our “All Inclusive Wedding Package includes:
12-hour space rental
2 onsite getting ready suites
Pre-Wedding Planning with Brittanie Raquel Events
Ceremony & Reception Decor
Beer & Wine Bar
Buffet Style Dinner
Ceremony & Reception music provided by in house DJ: Carolina DJ Pro
And so much more
To learn more about our All-Inclusive Wedding Package and what’s included, inquire here.
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Yes, and with our “All-Inclusive Wedding Package,” your wedding planner is actually included. Our sister company, Brittanie Raquel Events will be your wedding planner starting 8 weeks before your wedding date.
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Our “All-Inclusive Wedding Package” includes a Buffet Dinner from of Wilmington’s premier catering companies, Middle of the Island.
You do have the option to upgrade to stations for an additional $15 per person.
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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.
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Yes! We have three bar package options:
Beer & Wine Bar
House Full Bar
Premium Full Bar
Our “All-Inclusive Wedding Package” includes our 4 hour Beer & Wine Bar, but you have the option to upgrade to our other packages for an additional cost per person.
To learn more about each package and what’s included, inquire here.
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Yes, we have two onsite getting ready suites that couples will have access to as early at 10am on the day of their wedding. Additional hours can be rented on for an additional fee.
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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, Embassy Suites, or Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown
We also have a blog about all the best restaurants and hotels that you can read here.
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There is ample street parking around the venue, 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) and the local hotels also offer onsite parking as well.
