128 South

ful 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.

ulders. 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!!!

ere 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!

o 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!

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!

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.

er 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!

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!

, 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.

or communication issues where it took an extra day or two to hear back about a question, it was perfect.

quests 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!

the day of staff, everything was seamless. Food was amazing, our guests are still raving.

h 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.

uests were well taken care of. My daughter and I were so pleased with this venue choice!

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

d 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.

tering 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!

ecommend 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!