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About Southport Tap and Cellar
Southport Tap and Cellar brings live band services to weddings across Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast, North Carolina, working from Southport. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Live Oak on Howe and Southport Community Building. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Wilmington
How much does a live wedding band cost in Wilmington?
Live bands in Wilmington commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
How does Lazo rank live wedding bands in Wilmington?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Southport Tap and Cellar
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Live Oak on Howe | 0.2 mi |
| Southport Community Building | 0.8 mi |
| Cape Fear Yacht Club | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Southport Tap and Cellar to each venue listed on Lazo.
Wilmington weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, September, October, November. The driest months are April, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° | 36° | 20% | 4:47 PM | 5:25 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 38° | 22% | 5:20 PM | 5:55 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 44° | 19% | 6:46 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Apr | 75° | 53° | 16% | 7:09 PM | 7:43 PM |
| May | 81° | 61° | 20% | 7:31 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 87° | 69° | 25% | 7:48 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 73° | 28% | 7:47 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 72° | 31% | 7:24 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 84° | 67° | 23% | 6:45 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Oct | 76° | 56° | 17% | 6:03 PM | 6:37 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 45° | 17% | 4:31 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 60° | 39° | 20% | 4:25 PM | 5:03 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Wilmington International Airport (3.9 mi from Wilmington). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Wilmington.
Getting to Wilmington
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ILM Wilmington International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| OAJ Albert J Ellis Airport | 46 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham | 114 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Charlotte | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Virginia Beach | 213 mi | 4 hr 20 min |
| Richmond | 231 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Wilmington; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 827 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
- Where
- Southport · 21 miles south of central Wilmington
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In Wilmington
- One of 36 live wedding bands we list
- Phone
- (910) 477-6500
- Website
- Visit site
Around Southport
- Nearest venue
- Live Oak on Howe, 0.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 2 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 11 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oak Island, Bald Head Island, St James
Distances are straight-line from Southport Tap and Cellar; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Wilmington.
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