A wedding ceremony set up with flowers and chairs.

The Elia embodies generations of not just hospitality but having a true heart for serving others.

We know the importance of making the wedding day feel like the two of you, which is why we designed a space carefully curated to fit all of your needs and easily match your wedding design.

We are the only venue in Wilmington that offers an “All-Inclusive Rental Package” which saves clients time, money and streamlines the planning process.

 The Elia is a Wedding & Event Venue located in the heart of Downtown Wilmington.  Surrounded by local hotels, boutiques, cafe’s, restaurants, bars and the iconic and picturesque Riverwalk. Your guests will experience the history and fall in love with its coastal charm. With over 7,000 square feet of an open floor plan layout, The Elia can host up to 175 guests, making it one of Downtown Wilmington's largest event venues.

Venue Inclusions

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1 hour ceremony rehearsal scheduled the day before your wedding

**Rental time of 10am-10pm, Vendor Clean-up 10pm-11pm

  • **Additional time can be added for $500 per hour

Venue Director onsite

Setup & Breakdown of all in house inventory

2 onsite getting ready suites

Catering Prep Area

Ceremony

  • Welcome Table used for gifts, sign in book, card box etc.

  • Glass of Champagne as guests arrive onsite

  • Modern Style Card Box

  • 175 Dark Brown Chiavari Chairs for Ceremony

  • Ceremony Decor options (choice of 1)

    • White columns or Acrylic columns with (20) pillar candles at altar area or back of aisle way

    • Set of (3) Pillar candles with for every other row down the aisle way

    • Modern gold Lanterns for or every other row down the aisle way

      Cocktail Hour

  • Statement Bar area

  • (10) Cocktail tables with ivory or white crushed linens

Reception

  • 175 Dark Brown Chiavari Chairs

  • (17) 60-inch Round Tables (seats up to 10 guests)

  • Ivory or white crushed Linens for Guest Tables

  • Tables Numbers options

  • Acrylic Chargers with gold beads

  • Choice of up to 2 Centerpiece options for Guest Tables (can mix and match)

    • (3) Gold or Matt Black Candles sticks with LED tapered candles and champagne votives

    • 5 pillar candles and champagne votives

    • Modern style lanterns with pillar candle and champagne votives

  • 48" round Cake Table with Ivory or White crushed linen

  • 48" round Sweetheart table with Ivory or White crushed Linens

  • (4) 8ft  Banquet Tables

  • (4) 6ft Banquet Tables

  • Black crushed linens for catering tables

  • Party Pack for Reception/Exit- Mix of light Up LED sticks and light up tambourines

  • 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, Embassy Suites, or Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown

    We also have a blog about all the best restaurants and hotels

  • There is ample street parking around the venue, 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) and the local hotels also offer onsite parking as well.

Venue Pricing

Monday - Thursday $4,000

Fridays & Sundays | $5,500

Off Season Saturdays | $6,500

January, February, July, August & December

Prime Saturdays | $7,000

March, April, May, June, September, October & November

Holiday Dates & Holiday Weekends are priced at " Prime Saturday" Pricing

50% retainer + signed contract to lock in your date

Bar Package Options

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Beer & Wine Bar 

House Beer and Wine (Choice of:  2 Domestic, 1 import, 1 craft)

Domestic: Bud lite, Mich Ultra, Miller Lite, Yuengling 

Import: Stella, Shocktop, Corona, Truly

Craft: Wicked Weed Perni-Haze (Hazy IPA), Wicked Weed Seasonal, Catawba-White Zombie (White - Ale)


Wine: Choice of: 4 Wine options

Red: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend

White: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco

Package includes wine and champagne glasses

4 Hour Beer & Wine Bar: $30 Per Person

5 Hour Beer & Wine Bar:  $35 Per Person

Beer & Wine + 2 Speciality Cocktails

House Beer and Wine (Choice of:  2 Domestic, 1 import, 1 craft)

Domestic: Bud lite, Mich Ultra, Miller Lite, Yuengling 

Import: Stella, Shocktop, Corona, Truly

Craft: Wicked Weed Perni-Haze (Hazy IPA), Wicked Weed Seasonal, Catawba-White Zombie (White - Ale)


Wine: Choice of: 4 Wine options

Red: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend

White: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco

Signature Drink Options:

  • Old Fashioned

  • French 75

  • Mojito

  • Classic Martini (gin or vodka)

  • Espresso Martini

  • Aperol Spritz

  • Margarita (original or spicy) 

Package includes wine, rocks and champagne glasses as well as a mocktail of choice.

4 Hour Signature Drink Package: $40 Per Person

5 Hour Signature Drink Package: $45 Per Person 

House Full Bar 

House Beer and Wine (Choice of:  2 Domestic, 1 import, 1 craft)

Domestic: Bud lite, Mich Ultra, Miller Lite, Yuengling 

Import: Stella, Shocktop, Corona, Truly

Craft: Wicked Weed Perni-Haze (Hazy IPA), Wicked Weed Seasonal, Catawba-White Zombie (White - Ale)


Wine: Choice of: 4 Wine options

Red: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend

White: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco

Liquor Options:

  • Vodka: Dixie

  • Gin: Tanqueray

  • Tequila: Sauza 

  • Rum: Bacardi

  • Whiskey: Jack Daniels

  • Bourbon: Jim Beam 

Mixers: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger ale, Tonic, Club soda, Cranberry juice, Grapefruit juice and Sour mix.  Lime Garnish

Package includes wine, rocks and champagne glasses as well as a mocktail of choice.

4 Hour Signature Drink Package: $40 Per Person

5 Hour Signature Drink Package: $45 Per Person 

Bride's hand on a cocktail glass on a bar top

Premium Full Bar

House Beer and Wine (Choice of:  2 Domestic, 1 import, 1 craft)

Domestic: Bud lite, Mich Ultra, Miller Lite, Yuengling 

Import: Stella, Shocktop, Corona, Truly

Craft: Wicked Weed Perni-Haze (Hazy IPA), Wicked Weed Seasonal, Catawba-White Zombie (White - Ale)


Wine: Choice of: 4 Wine options

Red: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend

White: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Prosecco

Liquor Options: 

  • Vodka: Tito’s

  • Gin: Tanqueray

  • Tequila: Jose Cuervo

  • Rum: Bacardi

  • Scotch:  Dewar’s

  • Whiskey: Crown Royal

  • Bourbon: Makers Maker

Mixers: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger ale, Tonic, Club soda, Cranberry juice, Grapefruit juice and Sour mix.  Lime Garnish

Package includes wine, rocks and champagne glasses as well as a mocktail of choice.

4 Hour Premium Full Bar Package: $50 Per Person

5 Hour Premium Full Bar Package: $55 Per Person 

Bartender Fee:

$500 Bartender fee includes: 2 bartenders. Bar setup, service time, clean up. Bar equipment, coolers, ice, shakers, straws and beverage napkins.

  • $100 Bartender fee for 5 Hour Bar Packages 

Additional Fees:

  • Champagne Toast during dinner service additional $4 a person

  • Additional Bar setup fee starting at $300

  • Specialty Cocktails priced per drink

  • Guest under 21: $7 per person

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Exclusive Catering List

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 provides a variety of dinner styles, can cater to your budget: