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Wilmington
Weddings.....The Historic
Riverfront Town of Wilmington (or see the Beaches around Wilmington) |
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Rich in history and folklore, the Cape Fear Coast's enchanted shores and waterways echo with voices from the past and the present. Marvel over restored homes and landmark buildings, and visit with attractions from the river to the sea. |
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Boasting one of the state's largest historic districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places, a number of Victorian, Georgian, Italianate and antebellum-style homes, buildings and churches have been restored to their original splendor. Downtown Wilmington offers eclectic shopping, vibrant nightlife, theatrical productions, coffeehouses and outstanding restaurants. Inland you'll find excellent golf courses, parks, amusements, plantations and gardens. Visitors can enjoy more than 45 attractions, guided tours and a variety of activities. Traditional festivals such as the N.C. Azalea festival and Riverfest, among others, celebrates the areas history and culture. Overnight accommodations range from riverfront inns to quaint B&B's.
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The Cape Fear Museum is the state's oldest history museum, est. in 1898 during the Confederacy. If at all possible, make this your first stop upon arriving in the area; it'll give you background for the sites that you might be seeing. This is a lovingly developed museum that puts other, larger ones to shame with the sheer force of it's desire to interpret for visitors. Be sure to catch the scale model of the Wilmington waterfront, circa 1862, as well as the diorama of the battles for Fort Fischer. http://www.capefearmuseum.com/ |
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Visit this link, Wilmington B&B's for a very good listing for scenic, quaint and historic inns in this Cape Fear riverfront city. Most enjoy hosting small and intimate (and romantic) wedding ceremony getaways!
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Come take a ride on the
largest and most elegant Riverboat in the Carolinas. Docked on the
riverfront of the Historic Downtown area, Henrietta III has 3 decks, air
conditioned dining areas, 2 dance floors and 3 bars. They provide private
charters for weddings for up to 600 passengers.
For smaller groups or events, check out the Captain J.N.
Maffit, a vintage WWII Navy Launch that
can accommodate up to 48 passengers. Call 800-676-0162,
www.cfrboats.com
The Wilmington Trolley Company permits you to
experience the grandeur and charm of old Wilmington on their authentically
reproduced Trolley, available for charter for a small, fun and intimate
wedding on wheels! 910-763-4483.
www.wilmingtontrolley.com
The
The Greenleaf Trolley and Carriage Company is a transportation utility
corporation that provides highly specialized and diverse transportation
services. We bring modern day transportation choices and solutions to the
marketplace using impeccably maintained vintage trackless trolleys that are
replete with oak and brass interiors. We are transportation specialists.
Our trolleys can move groups large and small, quickly, safely and
efficiently to match the needs of YOUR time-sensitive scheduling
requirements.
Be it weddings, reunions, conferences, meetings, seminars, special
events, festivals, golf, fishing, schools events, church groups, sporting
events or a party on wheels----let our "intelligent transportation" group
design a worry free people mover package for you today ! Located directly across the road from the historic waterfront in
Wilmington is a place we highly recommend,
The
Riverboat Landing.
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Weddings in Parks and Gardens! Mere moments from Wrightsville Beach, tucked in the secluded oak trees on a winding road, Airlie Gardens is the perfect location at which to host your wedding, reception, or both. Host your wedding under a tent near the historic Airlie Oak. Walk down a camellia lined aisle and take your wedding party photographs near the Airlie Lakes. ( From the Airlie Gardens website) Check out their website; Airlie Gardens (910) 452-6393
Wilmington Park and
Recreation Office
(910) 341-7852
Greenfield Gardens constitutes a true "People's Park." The five-fingered lake, bordered by stately moss-draped cypress, attracts many visitors in all seasons, but the gardens reach their peak beauty in the early spring when millions of azaleas blanket the park with colorful hues. Each spring the gardens are viewed by thousands of visitors as the city stages its annual Azalea Festival. All of this natural beauty is mirrored by the reflective waters of the 150-acre lake. While the azalea is the reigning beauty of this park, native trees and shrubs grow in profusion; colorful camellias, towering live oaks, magnolias, redbud, crepe myrtle and dogwood along with thousands of jonquils, daffodils, tulips and seasonal landscaped areas. Greenfield Gardens has achieved its far-reaching name during the past decade through the continual beautification efforts of the Parks Division of the City of Wilmington. With it's yearly temperature of 65 degrees, lots of sunshine, a minimum of harsh weather and the attraction of the ocean beaches....all contribute to Wilmington's appeal to visitors as well as to those desiring an ideal spot for retirement. The park is easily accessible...with travel from all directions through interesting country with historical background. Travelers can reach Wilmington from Norfolk, 254 miles; Richmond, 251 miles; Fayetteville, 92 miles; Charlotte, 203 miles; Raleigh, 123 miles and Charleston, 167 miles. http://www.ci.wilmington.nc.us/prd/greenfield%5Fpark.htm Also check out the following for more locations in Wilmington Historic Wilmington Bellamy Mansion (910) 251-3700, Graystone Inn (910) 763-2000, or (888) 763-4773 Thalian Hall (910) 343-3660 Hilton Riverside (910) 763-5900 Roy’s Riverboat Landing (910) 763-7227 Coastline Inn and Convention Center (910) 763-2800 Grouper Nancy’s (910) 251-8009 Henrietta II on Cape Fear River (910) 343-1611 Elijah’s Restaurant (910) 343-1448 St. Thomas Preservation Hall (910) 763-4054 The Willmingtonian (919) 343-1800 Camellia Cottage (910) 763-9171 Ramada Inn, Market St. (910) 799-1730
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Contact Information Of Interest Pine Valley Country Club (910) 791-1656 ext. 3 Porter’s Neck Plantation (910) 686-8169 Bellamy Mansion 910-251-3700 www.bellamymansion.org The Latimer House 910-762-0492 Blue Heaven B&B 866/674-1404 www.bbonline.com/nc/blueheaven Roy's Riverboat Landing 910-763-7227 Frank Kenan Chapel 910-256-9578
Chapels
Unity Christ Church
(910) 763-5155 Lebanon Chapel (910) 256-3034
Poplar Grove Plantation Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and parties for all occasions, it is yours to enjoy! The barn is also great for company meetings, family reunions and just about anything for which you would need a large area. Getting married at one of the South's oldest plantations is a dream come true. The romantic setting of the beautiful courtyard, gazebo or the splendor of the Manor House contributes to a perfect wedding day. And the Cultural Arts Center, also known as "The Barn" is great for parties and dancing. (From the Poplar Gove website) http://www.poplargrove.com/
Restaurants and Hotels The Bali House (910) 538-9809 Wilson's (910) 793-0999 ext. 37 Cape Fear Riverboats (910) 343-1611, or (800) 676-0162 Capt’n Bill’s (910) 762-0173, Four Points Sheraton (910) 392-1101 Holiday Inn on Market Street (910) 799-1440 Comfort Inn (910) 791-4841 Hampton Inn on Market Street (910) 395-5045 Hampton Inn at Landfall (910) 256-9500 Courtyard by Marriott (910) 395-8224 Belle's On 41st Street (910) 790-0109
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