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About The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue
Couples planning a Wilmington wedding will find The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue among the Wilmington area's wedding videographers. Beyond wedding videographers, the business also offers wedding venues, wedding planners — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Wilmington, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Courtyard Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
- Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown
- Riverview Suites Wilmington
- Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Hell's Kitchen
- Aloft
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
- 254 N Front St Ste 100, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
- Where
- Wilmington · central Wilmington
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners
- In Wilmington
- One of 89 wedding venues we list · 13 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (910) 200-6862
- Website
- Visit site
From The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue's website
“The Elia is a wedding venue in Downtown Wilmington, NC for beautiful all-inclusive weddings, events, parties, and celebrations.”theeliawilmington.com
- Services they list
- Bar service, Getting-ready suites, All-inclusive packages, Destination weddings
- Prices on their site
- From $30 per guest
- Capacity
- Up to 175 guests
Read from theeliawilmington.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Wilmington
- Nearest venue
- Events! On Front, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 50 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 13 within 3 mi, 23 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 52 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Leland, Winnabow, Castle Hayne
Distances are straight-line from The Elia - Wedding & Event Venue; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Wilmington.
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