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128 South

128 South

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128 South Front Street, Wilmington, NC

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

Bridal Suite

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Indoor

Outdoor - Covered

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

Wedding Categories

Bar + Drinks, Cakes + Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Planning, Food + Catering, Planning, Rentals + Equipment, Service Staff

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128 South Reviews

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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 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 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...

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 11/30/2016 by Colleen H

Absolutely perfect!! When compared to the other venues in the Wilmington area that we looked at, booking 128 South was the easiest decision of the entire wedding planning process! The staff was easygoing, detail oriented, and professional. Our...

Reviewed On 11/07/2016 by

The entire weekend could not have gone smoother. Katie and Jordan were awesome.

Reviewed On 11/01/2016 by Kimberly M

Beautiful venue and fabulous staff. We hosted our wedding ceremony and reception at 128 S. and will recommend the same to anyone interested. The staff was responsive, insightful, professional, and most importantly, kind. The food was also fa...

Reviewed On 11/01/2016 by Raphaelle D

We loved 128 South! We had both our ceremony (on the deck) and reception there (cocktail hour inside, dinner on the deck), and it was a wonderful night! I planned the wedding from out of town, and yet it seemed so effortless thanks to Chere and...

Reviewed On 10/27/2016 by Laura P

128 South was the first and only venue I looked at – I fell in love the moment I walked in! The beautiful stained glass and exposed brick has so much character! The deck overlooks the Cape Fear River and has great sunset views. We had our cerem...

Reviewed On 10/27/2016 by kursn A

I recently just had my wedding at 128 South, and everything was absolutely perfect. The food was amazing,the venue is beautiful and the staff go above and beyond to make sure the day is perfect for us. Couldn't have been more happy with 128 So...

Reviewed On 9/20/2016 by Abby B

I cannot say enough kind and superlative things about 128 South. They made our wedding experience so amazing and effortless. From all the planning stages to the day of, they made Adam and my life so easy! We basically just had to show up with ...

Reviewed On 1/20/2016 by Kristen B

While planning a winter wedding and out of town I really had to do a ton of research to find the best place that offered everything I wanted. The first day I went there I fell in love with the place. The deck views overlooking the Cape Fear Riv...

Reviewed On 11/10/2015 by

We used 128 South as the site for the Rehearsal Dinner. We could not have been more pleased with everything. We had a family style dinner for almost 40 guests in the downstairs area serving Rosemary Pork and Seared Salmon. The food was perfect ...

Reviewed On 10/19/2015 by Sara H

This venue was better than we could have ever imagined. We used Katherine for our day of coordinator and she was the best decision we have ever made. Our day was flawless! There was not one thing I would have changed. From the layout, decoratio...

Reviewed On 10/12/2015 by Amanda M

We can't say enough great things about 128 South Events and their staff. From the time that we booked our wedding to our wedding day they were extremely helpful and wonderful to work with. Having to plan our wedding from out of state presented ...

Contact Info for 128 South

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

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Meet the Team

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.