Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery

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Welcome to our Official Wedding Website 🎉 Here you will find all of the information you will need for our Big Day.   ⭐️If you have reached our website & you did not receive an official invitation & cannot find your name to RSVP, please refrain from attending our wedding.   There are so many people we wish we could have invited to share our special day with, but we had to limit our guest list. Feel free to browse our registry & send your well wishes.   We love each & every one of you & cannot wait to get MARRIED!!!

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Celia has been best friends with Patricia since 2017. Coming into each others lives when they were both going through a change in their lives, they have been thick as thieves ever since. Celia is a classically trained chef & attended the prestigious Johnson & Wales University of Charlotte. She cooks a mean meal & cooking is her love language. Residing in Charlotte, NC, she currently manages bars in the Charlotte area & can mix a drink that will knock your sox off!

Celia Thompson

This Bridesmaid is the Bride’s OG Best Friend! They’ve been friends since Kindergarten and their friendship has never missed a beat. Julianna is a world traveler and an amazing athlete. While her favorite name to go by is Coach Prim, she is also known as Dr. Julianna Prim as she obtained her PhD from UNC Chapel Hill and is now a professor. 

Julianna Prim

Anna is Trish’s Sister-in-law & the mother of her 3 adorable nephews. She’s been part of the Deleon Family for 15 years & married to Anthony Deleon for 12 of those years. Trish was in their wedding as well! Painting & crafting are her favorite pastimes & she’s quite good at it. A homemaker by choice; this super mom calls the small town of Boonville, NC home.

Anna Deleon

Rizzo as Billy calls him, has been friends with the groom for over 15 years! They met soon after Billy’s move to NC & weren’t always the best of friends. Regardless of how their friendship started these two now share an unbreakable bond. Andrew resides in Mooresville, NC & is from the BIG State of New York. He currently works on the road in construction management. Rumors are this man knows how to have a good time outside of the workplace!

Andrew Rizzo

Billy & Joseph met through work. Billy could see his work ethic & tenacity & hired him on the spot making him Billy’s first employee. For the past 8 years they have been taking on Wilmington by storm. Going by Jay or Jo Jo, this groomsman is more like family than a colleague. Always there with a smile when you need him. He currently resides in Curry with his girlfriend Shawna & has been working for East Coast Masonry & Stone since the day him & Billy first met.

Joseph Reeves

Wells and Billy are partners in crime (Business). These two have taken Wilmington’s Stone & Masonry industry by storm together over the past 7 years. They may work together, but all business aside they’re great friends. Wells runs the Wilmington branch of East Coast Masonry & Stone alongside Billy & his attention to detail is the key to his success. He currently resides in Hampstead, NC with his wife & 3 children & grew up in the Raleigh area.

Wells Tyson

These adorable sisters are joined at the hip. They enjoy playing Barbies together in the Princess Room & having Spa Days with their Mom at their Padre’s house. Ella & Avery are two dancing machines & are the life of the party! Sweeter than a pitcher of Southern Sweet Tea, this cute duo dazzles everyone they meet.

Ella & Avery

Saylem is the oldest of our grandchildren. Outside of school he’s a soccer playing machine! He hopes to be as good as his favorite Pro Soccer player, Lionel Messi, when he grows up. From the soccer field to the aisle at our wedding, this handsome guy will steal your hearts & the show with his smile. 

Saylem

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You MUST CALL to reserve cottages on site for the wedding. There is limited availability & they are on hold for the nights of May 17th & 18th until 30 days prior to our Big Day. So reserve as soon as you can if this is the location you prefer. Lodging is limited in the Elizabethtown area.

Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery

This super cute Vineyard has cabins onsite and is a 10-15 minute drive from the Wedding Venue. If you’re unable to snag a Cottage at Cape Fear Vineyard the cabins at Lu Mil Vineyard are our next suggestion as they are closer. 

Lu Mil Cabins

This hotel is our recommendation if you are coming into the area and are not staying at the Vineyard. It’s a 30 minute drive from the venue, but is the best hotel option. 

Spring Hill Suites - Lumberton

If you are a Hilton Honors member this hotel is our recommendation, if you are coming into the area and are not staying at the Vineyard. It’s about a 30 minute drive from the venue.

Hampton Inn - Lumberton

Flying in for the Wedding? Wilmington International is going to be your closest option. It’s a 1hr drive from Elizabethtown, but can be costly. 

Wilmington International Airport

Myrtle Beach International may be a 1 1/2 hr drive to Elizabethtown, but it’s generally the most economical option. If you’re flying in for the wedding & watching your pockets this is definitely our recommendation.

Myrtle Beach International Airport

RDU is about a 1 1/2 hr drive from the venue, but some airlines offer better pricing to this airport.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Travel and Accommodations

White Lake’s yearly Water Festival is taking place the week of our Wedding! Visit their website for more information about scheduled events to enjoy outside of our Wedding Celebrations.

White Lake Water Festival

Holden Beach is a cute seaside town a little over an hour from Elizabethtown. If you’re looking to spend some time at the Beach or want some great NC seafood this is your spot! This beach in generally less crowded than Wilmington area beaches & is the perfect place for some relaxation.

Holden Beach

If you’re looking for a classy beach experience Wrightsville Beach is definitely the place! It’s just 8 miles from Wilmington & a little over an hour from Elizabethtown. The streets are dotted with Multi-Million Dollar homes & its home to Figure 8 island where the areas Rich & Famous reside. 

Wrightsville Beach

In the mood for Tiki Bars and Ferris Wheels?  Carolina Beach is your spot! Home to Carolina Beach Boardwalk & located just outside of Wilmington, this beach is a great spot for a family beach day. It’s about an hour from Elizabethtown like most beaches & has the most things to do.

Carolina Beach

Looking for somewhere to spend time with the Kiddos? The Fort Fisher Aquarium is the perfect place. Located on the other side of Carolina Beach, this aquarium has it all. Not to mention we have a family member that works in Community outreach for the facility! Fort Fisher Aquarium is the perfect educational outing for families with children.

Patricia & Billy