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Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront is a ballroom wedding venue in coastal North Carolina. Located on Carolina Beach, the venue offers a serene ocean view and is an ideal choice for beach wedding ceremonies and special events.The hotel is a short drive away from Wilmington, Kure Beach, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and Wrightsville Beach.

Facilities and Capacity

With almost 3,000 square feet of event space, our elegant Cape Ballroom can accomodate up to 200 guests. The hotel is just steps away from the scenic Carolina Beach boardwalk making Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach a perfect venue to host the beach wedding of your dreams.

Services Offered
Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach provides various services for ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties. Its services include:

  • Accommodations
  • In-house bar
  • Lighting
  • Wireless internet
  • Set up
  • Clean up
  • Wheelchair access

Cuisine
Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach offers a variety of catering services, including cake cutting. The hotel has an experienced culinary team that provides skillfully prepared menu options, including fresh seafood. The serving styles include buffet, hors d'oeuvres, cocktail reception, plated, stations and server(s), family style, tastings. Couples can also provide cake from an outside vendor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Hotel
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December
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4.7 out of 5 rating
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  • Professionalism
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  • Value
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
94% Recommended by couples

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Ashley
Ashley C. Married on 04/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing short of perfect!!

We had a beautiful beachfront ceremony at the Marriott! All the staff are incredible, and so helpful! The hotel was very clean, and all the rooms are oceanfront! It was a great location, so many things to do within walking distance!
Kristen
Kristen C. Married on 06/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue to get married

The staff at the hotel were very friendly and responsive. Everyone was great to work with and they made the process very smooth. Thank you for making my dream wedding come true!
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Tina S. Married on 03/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Bonus Parents

Words cannot express how grateful we are for the staff and our experience at the Courtyard Marriott! Loralei, our event manager, was just the best and I couldn’t have gotten through everything that came up that day & beforehand without her and her amazing staff, executive chef Elwood, Christina and Emery from the banquet staff and even the room staff, were all professional courteous and wonderful to work with! Five stars all around and well worth any cost for the day!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Regal Events DJ Regal Events DJ Wedding DJs

Beautiful event venue with a great staff on hand! If your looking to book your Wedding reception in the Wilmington area, definitely check them out!

Danamare Productions Mobile DJ & Karaoke Danamare Productions Mobile DJ & Karaoke Wedding DJs

I wanted to endorse the folks at Courtyard by Marriott at Carolina Beach especially Nellie who is the event coordinator. I met with them before a wedding I did this past weekend & they have a great staff & very accommodating. I look forward to working other events with this team! Thanks Daniel Palattella

Rev. Angela Kelley Rev. Angela Kelley Wedding Officiants

I have had the pleasure of performing several wedding ceremonies at the Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach and I have to say the staff is amazing. I've seen the venue needing to be changed quickly from an outside ceremony to an inside and without a blink they had it done and in such a way you would never know the original plan was anything different. One instance that stands out to me is a time due to unforeseen circumstances the music the bride was to enter in was not available. As we discussed the options one of the Marriott team members spoke up and said she could sing! Wow! Her voice and the gesture were absolutely beautiful. If you want professionals who can make it happen & happily just reach out to the Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach.

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Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach frequently asked questions

Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Courtyard By Marriott Carolina Beach is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in average response time and 4.5 in value.

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