The Elia

Name: The Elia
Address: 254 N Front Street, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC, 28401, US
Telephone: +19102006862
Price range: $$$

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Wilmington, North Carolina's Newest Wedding & Event Venue, Located in The Heart of Downtown .

10/13/2026

Florals that make a statement!

We always love seeing the Serendipity Florals team bring color, texture, and beautiful designs to The Elia! They have created so many stunning floral moments in our space, and it is always a joy to watch their work come to life.

Bethany and her team are incredible to work with, and we are so grateful to have such talented floral designers as part of our vendor community. If you’re looking for a florist to bring your wedding vision to life, we cannot recommend them enough!

Be sure to give Bethany Lloyd a follow to see more of their beautiful work!

10/10/2026

Cheers to a bar experience that fits your celebration! 🥂

From b**r and w**e to specialty cocktails, house bar, premium bar, and fully custom bar options, we offer packages designed to suit each couple’s vision and their guests’ tastes!

Every bar package includes bartenders and glassware, so you can focus on enjoying the celebration. Our bar is gorgeous on its own, but we love seeing how couples make it their own with personalized designs and customizations!

Planning: Wilmington, North Carolina Wedding Venue -Juliana
Catering: Middle of the Island
Entertainment and Lights: Carolina DJ Professionals
Photography: Cooks Photo and Film
Florals: Mother of Wild Flower House
Hair and Make Up: The Beauty Crew
Dessert: One Belle Bakery

10/08/2026

When your bride plans a surprise your groom will NEVER forget. 🐾🏈

from the Carolina Panthers made a surprise appearance at The Elia, and safe to say… the groom was so excited!

From surprise guests to personalized details, there are so many ways to make your wedding feel uniquely yours and give your guests something to talk about long after the night is over.

Because it’s always the little details and unexpected moments that become the most unforgettable.

Planning: Wilmington, North Carolina Wedding Venue - Juliana Photography: NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER || Kinsey Ann Williams
Catering: Middle of the Island Entertainment: Carolina DJ Professionals
Florals: Brushed By Bec | floral Artist | gift shop
Dessert: Snack Time Sweets
Marquee Letters: Float Balloons
Rentals: Party Suppliers & Rentals

10/07/2026

This ceremony to reaction transformation is absolutely gorgeous!

One of our favorite parts of a wedding day is watching the room transform from ceremony to reception. But even better? Our All-Inclusive Package means you and your family get to enjoy cocktail hour while our team and wedding planner take care of the entire flip.

No moving tables. No resetting chairs. No worrying about linens or decor.

Instead, you and your guests get to take photos, sip a cocktail, enjoy some appetizers, celebrate with your favorite people, and soak in every moment of your wedding day. 🥂

Design & Planning: NC Wedding & Event Planners
Florals: Mother of Wild Flower House
Rentals: Martha My Dear Specialty Rentals Perfect Touch Rental & Events
Entertainment: Dockside Strings Hot Sauce Party Band CLT
Transportation: Azalea Limousine Service
Cake: Publix Super Markets
Catering: Middle of the Island
Photography & Videography: Heart First Weddings - North Carolina Photo + Video

10/05/2026

When your dress AND your hair get shorter for the reception… it’s officially time to party! 💇🏽‍♀️

Our bridal suite got turned into a hair salon for this wedding, and it was ICONIC!

Brides love having a suite on-site for quick outfit changes, keeping personal items close and tucked away, any touch-ups the bride and wedding party need, and, of course, creating iconic surprises for their spouse and guests!

Photographer: East Coast & Charleston Wedding Photographer | Leslie Frazier
Florist: Bethany Lloyd
Rentals: Party Suppliers & Rentals
Entertainment: Active Entertainment
Lounge: Martha My Dear Specialty Rentals

10/01/2026

🥂 CH*****NE WELCOME

Did you know? In addition to including you b**r + w**e in our All-Inclusive Package we also include a glass of ch*****ne for your guests to enjoy upon arrival!

It’s the perfect way to welcome everyone to The Elia and give your guests a chance to chat, catch up, and mingle with friends and family before the celebration officially begins.

And if you’re booking our A La Carte Package, you can add a Ch*****ne Welcome to your rental as well!

A little detail that makes your guests feel welcomed from the moment they arrive!

Planning & Design: NC Wedding & Event Planners
Photography: The Story Creative
Florals: Brunswick Town Florist
DJ: Carolina DJ Professionals
Videography: Tatum Church Scheibner
Catering: Middle of The Island

09/30/2026

Our All-Inclusive Package includes one of Wilmington’s top DJ companies, Active DJ!

Their team is known for bringing the BEST energy to every celebration. From your pre-wedding meetings to ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music, your dance floor packed all night long!

Want to take your party to the next level? Add their live saxophone and drum player for a party everyone will be talking about! 🥁🎷
Active Entertainment

Wedding Vendors:
Planning & Design: NC Wedding & Event Planners
Florals: Bethany Lloyd
Photography: Ian Leatherwood
Videography: North Carolina Wedding Videographer + Super 8
Rentals: Party Suppliers & Rentals
Entertainment: Active Entertainment
Catering: athymesavor

Cover Photo: Dakota Hersey | Wilmington, NC Photographer

09/29/2026

One of the best parts of The Elia? Our location!

Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, you’re surrounded by incredible restaurants, bars, hotels, and so much to explore with your guests. And when it’s time for portraits, the Wilmington riverfront is just across the street!

The perfect combination of a beautiful venue, a convenient downtown location, and waterfront access for your wedding photos!

Photography: The Story Creative
Planning: NC Wedding & Event Planners

09/28/2026

Your venue should have the space and flexibility to bring your reception vision to life!

The Elia accommodates up to 175 guests with lots of possibilities for your dream layout, with room for a dance floor, our stage, and all the details in between. Paired with historic brick, modern touches, and gorgeous ceiling draping, our reception space is the perfect backdrop for any design!

Planning: Wilmington, North Carolina Wedding Venue -Juliana
Catering: Middle of the Island
Entertainment and Lights: Carolina DJ Professionals
Photography: Cooks Photo and Film
Florals: Mother of Wild Flower House
Hair and Make Up: The Beauty Crew
Dessert: One Belle Bakery

09/23/2026

Celebrating the newlyweds, Connor + Meeghan!

We absolutely loved their beautiful black & white ceremony with the perfect touch of greenery. So chic, timeless, and classy!

Their ceremony is also a perfect example of how our All-Inclusive Package makes bringing your vision to life so easy. Your ceremony includes draping, pillars for your florals, candles lining the aisle, and ceremony chairs, giving you a beautifully designed space without having to coordinate all the little details yourself.

So you can spend less time planning and more time celebrating the moments that matter most!

Planning: Wilmington, North Carolina Wedding Venue - Juliana
Photography: NC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER || Kinsey Ann Williams
Catering: Middle of the Island
Entertainment: Carolina DJ Professionals
Florals: Brushed By Bec | floral Artist | gift shop
Dessert: Snack Time Sweets
Marquee Letters: Float Balloons
Rentals: Party Suppliers & Rentals

Address

254 N Front Street, Suite 100
Wilmington, NC
28401

Telephone

+19102006862

Website

http://theeliawilmington.com/

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