The Elia offers a unique and creative venue for all your Event needs. We love to host rehearsal dinners, networking events, corporate trainings/meetings, holiday parties and many more celebrations. The venue is located in the heart of Downtown Wilmington and is within walking distance from hotels, shopping, restaurants and nightlife options, The Elia is the perfect location for your special event.
The Elia: Event Venue
Our stunning 7,000 square feet of indoor event space can accommodate up to 175 guests for a seated dinner or up to 200 for a cocktail style event.
All Rentals include:
2 onsite getting ready suites
Catering prep kitchen
Venue director
Full setup and breakdown of all in house inventory and decor
Seating for up to 175 guests (Chiavari chairs, and round/long tables)
Premium linen options
Variety of decor options for your Ceremony + Reception
Our event pricing starts at $3,000 for half day rentals. For additional information and pricing contact us here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Inclusive Wedding Package includes full setup and breakdown of all in house decor. Seating for up to 175 guests (chiavari chairs, and round tables) linen options, variety of decor options for your ceremony + reception.
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We welcome new vendors to the venue and love creating new relationships. Choosing your vendor team is a big decision and we always encourage hiring professionals in the industry. We do require your vendors to provide a certificate of insurance that we keep on file.
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Yes! We have three bar package options:
Beer & Wine Bar starting at $30 per person for 4 hours
House Full Bar starting at $40 per person for 4 hours
Premium Full Bar starting at $50 per person for 4 hours
To learn more about each package and what’s included, inquire here.
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To ensure all weddings and events are up to our standards and provide the best guest experience, all clients must choose a caterer off our exclusive catering list. Our list of caterers provide a variety of dinner styles, can cater to your budget and provide full service catering + wait staff.
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There are a variety of Hotels located within walking distance from The Elia. Here are some of our favorites, The Hotel Ballast, The Hive, Courtyard By Marriott Downtown, The Embassy Suites, or Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown.
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There is ample street parking around the venue - there are two large parking lots a block away:
River Place Parking Lot (14 Grace St, Wilmington, NC 28401)
Water Street Parking Deck (210 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401)
the local hotels offer onsite parking as well.
