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About The River Lodge
The River Lodge brings venue services to weddings across Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast, North Carolina, working from Wallace. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Timberlee Farm, The Chapel at Duplin's Vineyards. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The River Lodge
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Wallace, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Burgaw Motel
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Frequently asked questions
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How much do wedding venues cost in Wilmington?
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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
- Wallace, NC 28466, USA
- Where
- Wallace · 36 miles north of central Wilmington
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Wilmington
- One of 89 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (910) 285-4171
- Website
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From The River Lodge's website
“Discover unique venues at River Landing for your special day. Our expert team ensures your ceremony and reception are perfect for any group size or style.”riverlanding.com
- Services they list
- Ceremony and reception on site, In-house catering, Getting-ready suites, On-site lodging
- Areas they mention
- Wilmington, Southport, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach
Read from riverlanding.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The River Lodge before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Wallace
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 3 within 10
- Communities served
- Willard
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