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128 South

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128 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC

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About This Vendor

Historic charm…meets modern elegance.

Located on the banks of the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, 128 South offers the premier indoor/outdoor venue with spectacular views from the 128 South River View Deck. Ideal for all your wedding needs. Adjoining accommodations are well-suited for you or your guests.

Amenities + Details

Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Handicap Accessible
Outdoor - Not Covered
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Historic Venue, Hotel, Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
BOWHOFBOW2018BOW2015BOW2014BOW2013BOW2012BOW2011

128 South Reviews

Reviewed On 4/26/2018 by Elaina C
The team at 128 South is so incredibly amazing! From their professionalism and friendliness, to their attention to detail, to the fact that they always provided a solution to my every request... it is safe to say the team made my wedding day an...
Reviewed On 4/03/2018 by Maura S
128 South was the most magical venue! Chere was absolutely amazing!! She went above and beyond all of our expectations! The food was delicious, decorations were flawless and staff was incredible!!! 128 South made all of our wedding dreams come ...
Reviewed On 3/15/2017 by Hannah H
I can not say enough about how amazing 128 south is for a reception venue. They made what can be a stressful time incredibly easy. The day of the event was wonderful thanks to the outstanding staff (and food). Still getting rave reviews from my...
Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Hayley S
128 South was amazing! They took care of everything before and during the big day! I cannot recommend them enough. They come up with everything and will answer any crazy questions or concerns you have.
Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Dana V
My husband and I had our wedding reception at 128 South this September and we could not have been more thrilled. We are from the New Jersey area and actually traveled for our wedding because we loved the space so much. Not only was it ascetical...
Reviewed On 10/18/2018 by Cynthia H
128 South is a beautiful, historic venue in a great location with great food, views and staff! Jordan, Katie, and the entire staff were a pleasure to work with and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. We even had to change ceremony...
Reviewed On 10/17/2018 by Jackie H
The venue was beautiful the day/night of the wedding, and the staff was accommodating and maintained great communication throughout the whole process. So glad we chose 128- the location is perfect to downtown- and our guests raved about the foo...
Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Kaitlyn A
It's truly hard to even begin to describe how wonderful all things related to our wedding day turned out, all thanks to 128 South! From our initial visit, all the way through the sparkler exit, the team at 128 South made my husband & I feel at...
Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Amber A
I can not even begin to tell you how amazing these women were! They took my dream wedding and made it come true! (all within my budget). They went above and beyond to make my wedding day perfect and easy for me! Even down to the decor! I change...
Reviewed On 10/11/2018 by Amy O
I’m so glad we chose 128 South for our wedding venue!! Our day of coordinator, Katie, was spectacular and really did everything to make our day special. It was so easy to work with their preferred vendors and we were ecstatic about how everyth...
Reviewed On 10/10/2018 by Rachel C
Couldn’t have asked for a better venue/day of coordinating. Everyone there far exceeded my expectations and I couldnt have been happier with how it turned out. They helped with everything even when my lighting vender meased up they made sure to...
Reviewed On 10/10/2018 by Joanna Y
This venue is absolutely amazing. My husband and I hosted a small wedding reception here, and everything from the food to the service was impeccable. The venue coordinators were patient with all of our questions, and they were so helpful during...
Reviewed On 10/10/2018 by Michelle F
128 South was extremely accommodating to changes we had to make last-minute due to Hurricane Florence. Everything was still perfect for our wedding day.
Reviewed On 10/04/2018 by Charlotte S
Absolutely gorgeous place! I had both my ceremony and reception here, and they took care of everything from start to finish and the coordinators know the place better than anyone! The way they displayed the decor was spot on and I wouldn’t chan...
Reviewed On 12/15/2017 by Eryn F
128 South was an amazing venue. It simply has everything: location, indoor outdoor options, classy historic building charm, amazing food, and the best staff! We could not have chosen a better location to host our ceremony and reception! We are ...
Reviewed On 11/14/2017 by Emily B
Honestly cannot say enough good things about 128 South! The venue itself is so unique and beautiful-the deck is my absolute favorite! On top of that, all of the staff that we worked with were amazing-Chere was our day of coordinator and she was...
Reviewed On 11/05/2017 by Becca S
We had our reception at 128 South and could not have been happier. The whole team at 128 South was so helpful and incredibly responsive. I had a lot of questions as we were planning everything, and they were so patient with me. They offered ...
Reviewed On 7/25/2017 by Kat S
My husband and I had our reception at 128 South and we had such an amazing experience! Our guests had the time of their lives and raved about the unique beauty of the venue and the delicious food. We worked with Chere and Jordan throughout the ...
Reviewed On 6/28/2017 by Laura H
128 South was an amazing venue! I was looking for a location that was simple, yet elegant and intimate and it was exactly that. I had 108 people and it was the perfect venue for that size of a wedding. Katie, the coordinator through 128 Sout...
Reviewed On 6/15/2017 by Liz S
128 South was an excellent venue, with great staff, an AMAZING day-of coordinator in Jordan, and a great atmosphere and interior (we didn't add much decor except flowers and lighting). Even for our June wedding, the tented outdoors porch area w...
Reviewed On 6/05/2017 by Arielle W
My husband and I got married at 128 South last Sunday. Last year we traveled to Wilmington to choose a venue, after two days we were super discouraged. Someone suggested 128 South to us so we called them late Friday afternoon and explained tha...
Reviewed On 5/09/2017 by Ashley O
Heads down this venue is the BEST!!. They provided outstanding customer service, all the employees were extremely attentive and so understanding. The food was AMAZING!!!, 128 definitely made my wedding the most perfect wedding ever!
Reviewed On 4/18/2017 by Kevin T
What a beautiful venue for a wedding. It turned out exactly how we envisioned our special day, in large part thanks to the staff at 128 South! The food was incredible, the coordinators went out of their way to be available for us at all times, ...
Reviewed On 4/06/2017 by Georgina P
128 South is an excellent venue, as a bride I was stress free since Jordan took over our wedding coordination, she was patient, kind and prepared. This venue is lovely it is not the typical ballroom is a different but very charming and convenie...
Reviewed On 4/06/2017 by Kari H
I had my wedding and reception at 128 South on 10/07/16. It was the most memorable and wonderful day of my life thanks to 128! Jordan was my coordinator and she is a top notch expert at her job. As with every wedding something might veer off pl...

Contact Info for 128 South

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128 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC(910) 399-1709

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Katie Swain and Chere Velazquez
Director of Sales
These talented ladies are the "go-to-gals" for our clients needs. On any given day, you can find our Event Sales Managers responding to new client inquiries, guiding venue tours, responding to emails, or helping our client's make the numerous decisions related to the venue, floor plan/setup, catering selections, etc. Chere and Katie certainly have their hands on the "pulse" of the events. Million-dollar smiles aside, what you will find about our team is a seriously proficient, veteran crew of event day problem-solvers who work to ensure our clients events are seamless successes.
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