128 South

r or making sure we could offer both fish selections at the poke bar, they made it happen. The venue itself is stunning and full of character. After we signed our contract, they even added a permanent roof over the back deck, which made the space even more beautiful and functional. The location couldn’t have been better for our out-of-town guests—everything was walkable, which was my goal. Another huge benefit was how much the venue included, which saved significantly on rental costs. The in-house catering was phenomenal. We chose stations, and the poke bar in particular got so many compliments from our guests. The beef tenderloin carving station was also delicious. The bartenders were great too. Guests said they were friendly and efficient. I have noticed this is not always the case. I really appreciated how professional all the staff was. All in all, 128 South exceeded our expectations and gave us the most amazing celebration.

ons to every question we had. Even when my daughter requested an ice cream cake, they were more than happy to accommodate her. (We managed to convince her to have something else, haha.) We also had the opportunity to view the venue, sample the food, and ask for a preferred alcohol choice for my husband. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction. We rented the loft at 128 for the day of the wedding. We wanted to have a place to hang out and get ready for the bride and her party nearby. We ended up having a delightful pre-wedding brunch in the spacious suite. The wait staff and bar staff were incredibly efficient, ensuring that everyone was served quickly. They even memorized our drinks, which was a great touch. The food was absolutely delicious! Guests from the wedding are still asking me who catered and how amazing the food was. I was sure to let them know that it was in-house catering. If my younger daughter ever decides to get married, 128 South will definitely be a choice for us.

ing as you are and treat it as if it is their own event. For our wedding not only used 128 as a venue but they were also our caterer for food . They offer a wide variety of food and even offer a food tasting. The food is absolutely amazing even our guests stated it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had . I’ve never been at a wedding where the team was so happy to be there and wanted to help with every little detail . I will always recommend 128 south to anyone looking for a venue for anything but most importantly if you would like your dream event to come true this is the place to hire! Thank you!

tions during the planning process and they would respond almost immediately! On the day of the event, execution was flawless, the food was unbelievable, everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend working with 128 South for any event, especially a wedding!

the day of were on top of everything! We don’t regret a single thing. The only qualm we had was that there were a few expenses we were not aware of when we initially signed our contract. They don’t supply water glasses and they also require you rent lighting for their deck. However this in total did not add a significant amount to our bill so not a huge deal. The only other issue we had was that we were told we could seat our entire bridal party at one table but last minute were told we would need to move one person to a different table. This was likely a communication error on both ends but ended up working out. Other than this they were absolutely wonderful to work with and like I said, our day was perfect!

d to taste test, we knew we’d love it. Everyone was blown away – food is an important part of your wedding day guests will definitely remember that part so I’m glad to know they’ll remember mine because of 128 South. My mouth is literally watering writing this review... I’ve been to weddings where I was in the wedding party and unable to get any cocktail apps, and I’ve heard of brides and grooms not being able to get to eat the cocktail apps – I was worried about this but kept forgetting to voice that worry. Well with 128 South I didn’t need to worry, my entire wedding party was able to munch on some apps and they set aside a plateful for my husband and I; we were THRILLED! Another worry I had was a buffet option – again 128 didn’t disappoint. There was plenty of food for my guests (we even got leftovers – and they tasted amazing day after too), everyone raved about the taste, the options and the details. The temperature of the food was perfect and everything was cooked to perfection. I could not have asked for a better team or menu. Speaking of the team who pulled it together – WOW. From the initial emails with Jordan and Katie, to the phone calls they hopped on with me, to all my questions and changes with the packages, and to the team day of – these people did a fantastic job of making me and all of my guests feel like royalty. They made sure my husband and I had our plates first. Which we were thrilled about because it had been a long fun day. Each staff member was so kind, they were attentive, and willing to do whatever they needed to in order to make us happy – I literally didn’t have to tell anyone to get me anything, they just knew! It was incredible. They were organized, quick to clean up, and I received so many comments about how great the staff was!

h our guests. We received countless compliments throughout the evening about how delicious and unique the food was. However, it was the mac and cheese bar that stole the show. Guests couldn't stop talking about how fun and innovative it was to customize their own mac and cheese creations. One of the things that made our experience with 128 South even more seamless was the easy coordination, thanks to their affiliation with Bakery 105. Since both businesses are owned by the same people, the communication between them was seamless, making the planning process a breeze. Overall, we can't recommend 128 South catering highly enough. Their delicious food stations, particularly the mac and cheese bar, were a highlight of our wedding reception, and their seamless coordination with Bakery 105 made the planning process a breeze.

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thing out of the park. Having the majority of our guests all coming from out of town and even out of the country, they made every single one feel special. Katie Swain was our day of coordinator and made it such a great and enjoyable experience. We were scheduled to have rain all day and she effortlessly put my mind at ease, making sure it all ran smoothly. She will always hold a special place in my heart 💙

128 South immediately for it's beautiful historic feel, the natural light, and the ability to have both an indoor and outdoor space for our guests. In addition to the beauty of the venue itself, we were also extremely impressed by the staff, especially Katie Swain, our day-of coordinator. Her ability to keep up with all of the details of our day and graciously communicate our guest dietary restrictions with the kitchen team was absolutely amazing. As the bride and main planner of our wedding, I was nervous my plans/vision wouldn't come together without being hands on with the set up process, but Katie and the 128 South team listened to my requests and made my wedding dreams come true, exceeding every expectation I thought I had. We really cannot recommend hosting your next event at 128 South enough. You will be blown away by their kindness, authenticity, and professionalism. HUGE thank you to 128 South, and to Katie Swain. It was an honor to work with you! There is no one else I would have trusted more to coordinate our wedding day. 🩷

uick in their responses to questions, and genuinely excited to help make our day special. We even booked our day of coordinator through the venue. Davis was a fabulous coordinator! He coordinated all of our vendors on the day of the wedding and made sure our wedding party had everything we needed throughout the day. We also loved the food selection, the historic beauty of the venue, and the close proximity to shops/restaurants in downtown Wilmington! Overall, I highly recommend choosing 128 South!

here I’d want to have it. The location, the character and beautiful details are what drew me to it. It truly is beautiful as is. And don’t get me started on the food- every last thing was delicious. The main thing we heard from guest was how beautiful it was and how good the food was! All of the staff was SO attentive and kind and keep every last moment running smoothly. We could not have asked for a better venue and better service from their employees.

sponsive and took so much stress of wedding planning off our shoulders. Davis and Katie especially were such a huge part in making our day run perfectly. Our two biggest compliments from our guests were how good the food was and how amazing of a coordinator Davis was. Truly some of the best food we have ever had and the venue itself is beyond breathtaking. I could not recommend them enough and thank the team for all the love!!!

od, it truly was a day we will NEVER forget! All of our guests were raving about all of the amazing details of the venue throughout the entirety of our special day. We cannot say enough amazing things about 128 South! Book here, you will NOT regret it and your wedding day/experience will be unbelievably beautiful!

or, was extremely helpful in coordinating everything leading into the wedding day and during the actual day. I am so thankful for the entire 128 South team as they went above and beyond to ensure our wedding went smoothly. Thank you!

stress free. I held a wedding party brunch at 128 South as well as my rehearsal dinner. They helped me reach my vision and were very flexible. In my experience, using vendors in the wedding industry most of them love to tell you “no” and also like to “nickel and dime” you at every turn, however the staff at 128 was full of ideas to help make my vision come true! They always gave me a, “Yes we can do that!” Davis and Jordan were who I interacted with most and they were the best! Justin took care of my rehearsal dinner and made my husband and I feel so special and made sure we had everything we needed. Can we just talk about the chef for a minute? We asked for some custom food items and he created them for us to taste. He nailed it! The food was so freaking good! People are still talking about it! Have every event at Bakery or 128! Catering on-site makes all of the difference!! I cannot recommend this place enough. I’m already thinking about calling them to set up a party for my 1 year anniversary!

beyond helpful and helped us coordinate everything. On the day of, he consistently checked in with my husband and I to make sure we were okay and comfortable which meant so much. Weddings are supposed to be inherently hectic, ours was not and I attribute that to Davis and everyone else at 128 South.

open. The outside has a wonderful view of the river and a is under a covered tent. We had around 80-90 guests and it never felt too crowded. Katie was our day-of coordinator and she made the place look beautiful with all of our decor and was on top of all vendors and last-minute communications. We also booked the Cottage on Orange Street to get ready the morning of, which was very convenient and perfect for a small bridal party. Of course, weather is uncontrollable and August is very hot, so just keep this in mind if booking a summer wedding, as most of the events will be outside, unless you flip the space. Overall, highly recommend!

Food and views were amazing!

. All of the staff were incredibly kind and helpful both during the planning and day of our event. Davis was our day-of coordinator and he was excellent! There were some last minute changes required due to weather and other unpredictable circumstances but he made sure everything went smoothly and that the whole evening went well! Would absolutely recommend 128 South!

looked at and later made an appt with mgmt. From the first look, to the first meeting and every interaction between then and the wedding, Katie and Jordan were absolutely wonderful, responsive and happy to give advice or recommendations. Response time was always very quick and thorough. The day of the even could not have been any better, the place looked beautiful, all of the staff were phenomenal and the food was outstanding! Many guests of mine raved about how awesome the food and service was. Because of their support and ability to seamlessly turn things around many people have said it's the best wedding they have ever been to. Yay! It was definitely the best day of my life. I highly recommend 128 South/The Bakery to anyone looking to get married in historic downtown Wilmington.

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ent stewards maintaining that standard! Apart from some very minor communication issues where it took an extra day or two to hear back about a question, it was perfect.

t and professional. Any question was answered and nearly all requests accommodated. As for the day of the wedding, there are no words to describe how smoothly our event went and how we were able to completely immerse ourselves in the event, because we had no worries at all! Katie and Davis and the rest of the staff took care of EVERYTHING and allowed us to simply enjoy our day. I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding of around 100 people. We had slightly less and it felt just right in size. We took advantage of the wedding day package which is almost all inclusive and it made planning a breeze. Everything looked beautiful and the food was delicious! Our guests all raved about what a great wedding it was and we could not agree more. Bravo 128 South!

een happier with our choice of venue. Highly recommend!

e flexible when I needed. I can't say enough good things about the day of staff, everything was seamless. Food was amazing, our guests are still raving.

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relax, be present, and fully ENJOY my wedding day. I had so much trust in the venue and the team who made my wedding vision come to life. Katie Swain was our day of coordinator and she was so gracious in helping us navigate a COVID wedding postponement and planning of our big day. She had every minute (literally, every minute) of our ceremony and reception planned - she made sure everyone was where they needed to be at the right time and that everything was placed in just the right spot. Thanks to Katie and Davis, everything flowed seamlessly. I know that they say no wedding is perfect, and of course I’m a bit biased (and might have not noticed any errors because I was Bride-chilla), but I truly believe that our day was flawless. And it could not have happened without the 128 South team. Katie coordinated all of the details and scheduling between the DJ (shoutout to Shawn Booth from ActiveDJ Entertainment!), florist (Thank you FlowersbySol!), photographer (the talented Erin Taylor Photography) and family participation. What drew us to 128 South was the combination of a historic indoor space with character (those stained glass windows!) and the outdoor deck overlooking the river (perfect for sunset views and a nice breeze when a break is needed from the sweaty dance floor). The location of downtown was SO ideal for guests to walk from local hotels and to continue the party down the street at a local bar after the wedding ended. Another thing that we loved about 128 South is that the food and alcohol are part of the package (which means less planning!). You can choose from a variety of food packages - we went with the Charleston Touch and received dozens of compliments about the food in particular. We decided on the open bar package which kept guests happy and provided passed champagne for the toasts. Katie was so responsive, always on top of every detail that we needed, and flexible to facilitate last minute changes that are bound to occur. Davis was amazing as well as was so friendly and kind, a true professional. I can’t imagine the stress of coordinating someone else's’ event, but they were unfazed and ALWAYS, always, met us with a smile and helping hand (whether it be providing us with apps after newly wed photos, helping me with the impossible buttons on my dress to change into the reception party outfit, or making sure I had a drink in my hand). We can’t say enough good things about this venue and all of the staff that made this perfect day possible! Book it book it! I promise you will not regret it.

ing day, the 128 South team worked tirelessly to make sure our guests were well taken care of. My daughter and I were so pleased with this venue choice!

beautiful for a rehearsal dinner and welcome party afterwards. The chef prepared 2 plated meals which were delicious. The service for the dinner and the welcome party was efficient with friendly staff!

s and professionalism, and just a beautiful venue. We didn't need excessive decorations because the venue itself is so beautiful, and we never had a single negative interaction with staff. Katie Swain was our in-house day-of coordinator, and she was AMAZING (as was Davis!). No question or request was too small, and they took such great care of us throughout the entire process, from booking through planning, and all the way through the wedding day. We were also so happy the venue was able to accommodate us including our dogs in the ceremony. Our guests complimented us multiple times on the gorgeous venue, the delicious food, and the great staff. Our wedding party was shocked (in a good way!) at how efficiently the staff decorated and then got the decorations safely packed up at the end of the night. We couldn't have been happier to get married at 128 and can't recommend it enough.

beautiful historic building. The office staff and the day of catering staff provide top notch service! The food was outstanding - our guests are still talking about how delicious it was!! To the amazing team at 128 South - THANK YOU for making our wedding day the best day ever! To everyone else reading this review stop searching and book this venue ASAP - there is no other venue in Wilmington that even comes close to 128 South!

work with a coordinator, Jordan, through 128 South and highly recommend other couples do the same. Jordan was so helpful through the planning process— from answering our questions to coordinating with our vendors the week of, she did it all! She also crafted the perfect day-of timeline and ensured we stayed on track throughout the reception so that we could feel like guests at our own wedding. We truly enjoyed our experience working with everyone at 128 South, especially Jordan and wish we could get married there every year!

t married on 10/30/21 and enlisted the help of 128’s Katie as our day of coordinator. We could not be more thrilled with how everything turned out. Katie was so responsive and helpful, always offering advice, ideas and recommendations where we needed it. The river view and deck is seriously awesome too. They allowed us to involve our two dogs in the wedding as well and shout out to 128’s Davis for helping keep them occupied so lovingly befor the ceremony! Highly recommend this venue/caterer for any wedding or special event. Thanks so much again to the 128 South staff!

s. We couldn’t have done it without her! The 128 south staff was incredible. They were super attentive and just so kind to all of our guests! And the food! I can’t say enough about the delicious appetizers and entrees. I could go on and on about 128 south. They really helped make our little girl’s fairy tail wedding come true! Don’t go anywhere else!

8 South was chosen and we were extremely pleased. Katie and Jordan were available and willing to work with us every step of the way. From the menu selections, decorations for both rehearsal and welcome party, set up, wait staff to even bringing in a couple of bottles of my favorite wine, the night was flawless. I highly recommend 128 South for your special event with the assistance of Katie and Jordan the event planners. We are still smiling weeks later, as we reminisce about the event and you will too!

r wedding visions come to life. She made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with and so very special. Thank you Katie and 128 South for making our wedding the magical and beautiful day we dreamed of it being!!

ing ran smoothly. The food was delicious, the decor was amazing and everyone had a great time! Even the building was perfect for sunset pictures and photos after the ceremony. I would absolutely recommend this place for a perfect wedding day!!!