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About Active Entertainment
Active Entertainment brings videographer services to weddings across Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast, North Carolina, working from Wilmington. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue and The Cove Riverwalk Villas. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Planning a wedding planner in Wilmington
How much does a wedding planner cost in Wilmington?
Day-of coordination in Wilmington commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Wilmington?
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Wedding venues near Active Entertainment
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue | 0.3 mi |
| The Cove Riverwalk Villas | 0.4 mi |
| Wilmington Convention Center | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from Active Entertainment 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
- 516 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
- Where
- Wilmington · central Wilmington
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding DJs
- In Wilmington
- One of 50 wedding planners we list · 13 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (910) 294-0395
- Website
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From Active Entertainment's website
“Wilmington & Jacksonville, North Carolina's, most sought-after wedding DJs. Delivering lighting, sound, photo & video booths for events.”activedj.com
Read from activedj.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Active Entertainment before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Wilmington
- Nearest venue
- The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue, 0.3 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 51 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 13 within 3 mi, 23 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 52 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Leland, Castle Hayne, Winnabow
Distances are straight-line from Active Entertainment; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Wilmington.
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