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About Southport Community Building
Based in Southport, Southport Community Building 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 Live Oak on Howe, Cape Fear Yacht Club. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Southport Community Building
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Southport, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- The Inn
- Wingate by Wyndham Southport
- The Inn at South Harbor Village
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Southport
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Comfort Suites Southport - Oak Island
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
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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
- 223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
- Where
- Southport · 22 miles south of central Wilmington
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals
- In Wilmington
- One of 89 wedding venues we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (910) 457-0665
- Website
- Visit site
Around Southport
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 11 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oak Island, Bald Head Island, St James
Distances are straight-line from Southport Community Building; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Wilmington.
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