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Lindsay Zangrando
Lindsay Zangrando
Event Sales Manager

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9 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront is an elegant wedding venue located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Our Riverfront Grand Ballroom offers almost 3,000 square feet of event space for you and your guests to create your perfect wedding. Our modern architecture and contemporary furnishings provide an unparalleled ambiance for your special day.

By choosing our rental-inclusive venue, you are presented with a seamless planning process. Our team is beyond happy to provide unprecedented service, turning your vision into a flawless and memorable occasion. Should we have the opportunity to work together, you can expect a professional, timely, and nurturing experience from beginning to end!

Facilities and Capacity

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront designates a catering event manager to work with you every step of the way, including the day of your event. This person handles the practical details for your big day, ensuring a stress-free planning process. You and your crew can get ready in our hospitality room. This space is equipped with large windows, allowing for an abundance of natural light, as well as a wall-length mirror for hair and makeup.

For events, the ballroom can hold up to 200 people and has a sizable dance floor for those in the group who want to bust a move. The large windows allow you to enjoy some of the best sunsets in Wilmington. With a neutral color palette, your details will easily stand out, creating that wow factor.

Services Offered

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront is a host site for bridal showers, elopements, receptions, ceremonies, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Up to four people may visit the hotel for a complimentary tasting prior to the big day. Services and offerings include:

  • Linens
  • Event planning
  • Outside vendors
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Inclusive packages
  • Lighting and sound
  • Parking

Cuisine

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront offers several serving options for your meal, such as buffet-style, plated, stations, and family-style. Our experienced culinary team has created a vast menu, which is always customizable. You and your honey are welcome to choose a wedding cake from an outside vendor, and the hotel’s culinary staff can fill in with other sweets through their dessert package. The bartender on staff will help to whip up any signature drinks that you two pick. Other food and drink-related services and offerings include:

  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • China
  • Specialty beer
  • Specialty wine
  • Open bar
  • Limited bar
  • Champagne bar

Accommodations

This 186 all-suite hotel can serve as your reception site but also as the place where you and your loved ones recharge overnight after the fun wraps. Each guest room is inclusive of our complimentary made-to-order breakfast, as well as the nightly manager's reception. Bonus: You and your betrothed get a complimentary night’s stay on the day of the reception, and your guests can take advantage of a discounted room rate.

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront is within walking distance of some of the main attractions of downtown Wilmington, such as restaurants, stores, and historical monuments. The hotel also includes Cloud 9, a popular rooftop bar for those looking for a stunning view and live music from local artists.

What You'll Love About Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Those who celebrated their marriage at this Wilmington wedding venue praise the staff for its helpfulness. They also rave about how beautiful the entire venue space is and appreciated the mix of indoor and outdoor venues for their special day. Look through the photo gallery to envision your "I do" moment here.

FAQ

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

Yes

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

$2,500

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

$2,000

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?

$2,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
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?

$24

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Marina
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
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

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Reviews of Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Weddingwire
5.0/5 20 reviews
Google
4.3/5 1940 reviews
C
Cheryl Sent on 10/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding February 2025

Our wedding went off without a hitch!! Everyone was so attentive and helpful. We would choose to get married here if we had to do it over.
R
Rachel Sent on 10/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding!

We had our wedding at the Embassy Suites, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about the entire experience. From the very beginning, everything went so smoothly and stress-free — it felt like the staff truly cared about making our day perfect. The venue itself was beautiful, the setup was flawless, and the whole night flowed better than I ever could’ve imagined.
A huge part of why everything turned out so perfectly was because of Lyndsay. She was seriously the best! From the very first meeting, she was organized, patient, and so genuinely kind. She answered every question, made sure every detail was handled, and kept everything on schedule the entire day. I didn’t have to stress about a single thing — she made sure we could just enjoy every moment. Even when we had last-minute changes or tiny requests, she handled everything calmly and made it happen without hesitation.
Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the venue and the staff. The food was amazing, the ballroom looked stunning, and the service all night was top-notch. Every single person we interacted with went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was everything we dreamed of (and more).
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 09/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

We loved having our wedding at Embassy Suites! The reception, cocktail, and ceremony space were all we could hope for! Lindsay was helpful throughout the entire process with any questions we had! It was great being able to stay at the hotel, as well as have our wedding there. The entire staff was very helpful the entire weekend. The weekend of our wedding there was a tropical storm, but there was a plan B in case anything happened. The weather cleared up Saturday and was beautiful. We had our ceremony outside, our first touch on the roof, and a beautiful reception inside. The food was also AMAZING. Thank you Embassy Suites!!!
Karyn
Karyn Sent on 12/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great service and venue!

I had my June 2021 rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception at Embassy Suites Wilmington Riverfront. I had wanted to get married outside on the lawn but it rained so we moved into the main ballroom where we planned on having our reception. Looking back I’m so happy we had it inside so that everyone could hear our vows and it was more comfortable that sitting in the unshaded lawn for my grandma and other guests in attendance. Jenna Nix was my point of contact and very helpful during the planning process and helped everything run smoothly on the day of. We are from out of town and held every event for our wedding weekend here and it was so convenient for guests to not have to travel to multiple sites. The bridal suite was a huge plus as it held myself, 7 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls, my mom, mother in law and my grandma along with 2 hair and makeup professionals. The food at Steam for the rehearsal dinner and the buffet at the reception was so delicious. We even got to visit some more with our guests for Sunday brunch before we left for our honeymoon. I highly recommend this venue for your wedding weekend in Wilmington!
T
Tanasha Sent on 06/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue

Meredith and her team were wonderful! She made sure my special day was perfect and it was! Meredith answered any questions I had and if she didn’t have the answer, she’d find it. I’m glad I chose Embassy Suites Riverfront in Wilmington for my wedding venue. They did not disappoint!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 06/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

The best day! We had our wedding ceremony outside and had the reception inside. There is also a dock right in front of the hotel and we did a boat send off. Meredith and her team did a fabulous job! She was also quick to respond to my questions during the planning process and ensured everything ran smoothly. They were very accommodating to us and our out of town guests. The food was delicious!
K
Kim B. Sent on 03/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Baker/smiley rehearsal dinner

It was a wonderful experience planning our sons rehearsal dinner. We live out of town and Meredith and her team were so helpful. The room was so lovely overlooking the River, large space to comfortably accommodate our guests. The staff were not only professional but so friendly! The food was perfection! We had only rave reviews from our family and friends! Highly recommend!
Kellie
Kellie Sent on 11/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great place to have an all indoor wedding

If you have a lot of guests coming from out of town, the Embassy Suites is a great place to have your wedding. My guests all had a wonderful time. We planned on an all indoor wedding because weather in October in NC can be extremely unpredictable during hurricane season. They sectioned off the first two partitions of the ballroom for our ceremony and then flipped the room during cocktail hour. It was such a lovely day.
D
Darious Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue and awesome staff!!

Our event was without any major issues and any minor issue was addresses immediately by the staff. The staff were awesome and did an outstanding job making sure our day was special.
Brandon
Brandon Sent on 08/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

The staff here at the Embassy will make sure that what ever you need you have it. Huge shout out to Jenna Nix and Meredith Krege. They helped me and my wife through every step of our wedding and took away so much stress on the actual day! Would 10/10 recommend
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