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About Fontanel Lake Wedding & Event Venue
Based in Burgaw, Fontanel Lake Wedding & Event Venue works with couples planning weddings throughout Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast, North Carolina. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Old River Farms, Timberlee Farm. 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.
Hotels near Fontanel Lake Wedding & Event Venue
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Burgaw, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Burgaw Motel
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Wilmington
How much do wedding venues cost in Wilmington?
Venue pricing in Wilmington spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues 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.
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
- 360 Fontanel Lake Dr, Burgaw, NC 28425, USA
- Where
- Burgaw · 27 miles north of central Wilmington
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Wilmington
- One of 89 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (910) 208-0255
- Website
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From Fontanel Lake Wedding & Event Venue's website
“Lake Fontanel is a unique event venue located in Burgaw, NC featuring its very own private lake, providing a stunning backdrop for weddings, family reunions, and other special celebrations.”fontanellake.com
Read from fontanellake.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Fontanel Lake Wedding & Event Venue before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Burgaw
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 1 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Fontanel Lake Wedding & Event Venue; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Wilmington.
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