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Station No.2 is a truly distinct boutique venue hosting weddings in historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. An historic wedding destination, the venue was once an old fire station and retains much of its industrial, red-brick charm. The station has played an important part in the community, and now offers couples the chance to assemble their closest friends and family in its walls. Located in one of the city’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods, guests can benefit from proximity to many luxury accommodation options and cultural sites.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples are invited to swing open the striking red door of this stunning firehouse and celebrate inside with up to 80 seated. The main room comprises a beautiful open-space that can be arranged as couples need. Full of character it features rugged red-brick walls, modern rustic chandeliers, and tin ceilings. It includes a bar area, 80 Chiavari chairs plus accompanying tables. Outside, there is a charming courtyard that is ideal for hosting a small garden ceremony with close friends and family members. As night falls in the courtyard, it transforms into a softly uplit garden, creating an intimate atmosphere. Next to the courtyard is another 700 sqft of outdoor space ready for a dance floor, food truck, games, and more! Upstairs, you can escape for your overnight stay in the beautiful Firehouse Suite. Parking is free, plus the Trolley loops every 40 minutes.

Accommodation

Station No.2 includes a luxurious suite above the main room which is ideal for the newly married couple. It can also be used as a get-ready space in the hours surrounding the event. The suite features an open-plan kitchen, dining room, and two comfortable bedrooms.

Services Offered

Station No.2 can direct you to local wedding planners, caterers, photographers, and entertainment vendors for an unforgettable celebration. Couples celebrating will hire a day-of coordinator, that will help set everything up and take care of their event's every detail. The venue offers a range of bar packages for couples to choose from, letting guests raise a glass to their love; or you may prefer to BYOB. The Weekend Package includes 2 nights using the venue and the Firehouse Suite so you can can enjoy your rehearsal dinner party on site before the big day!

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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 peak season?

$2,200

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

$2,200

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?

$2,200

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

$2,200

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$29

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B

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
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

Reviews of Station No. 2

Katelynn
Katelynn Sent on 06/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bloom Wedding 06/12/24

I cannot begin to tell you how amazing Donna, Drew and their team are at Station No.2!!! From the day of walk through to the day of I Do they were absolutely amazing! The venue its self is so breathtakingly magical and we are so happy we chose this venue for our big day. Donna was so helpful through the entire process and Drew absolutely killed it with our crazy crowd at the bar! The reception area was very spacious for the vendors and our guests, the firehouse suite was the perfect place for me and my girls to get ready and the courtyard AHHHH, I will never stop raving over the beautiful courtyard! I highly recommend Station No.2 for any event, I promise they will make it nothing short of spectacular! Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU for helping me and my husband have the best day of our lives!
Kendall
Kendall Sent on 10/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Book this place!!

My fiancé and I got married here on 10-20-23, and it was absolutely beautiful! It was so easy dealing with Donna & Drew. They answered all my questions promptly and took care of us the whole time. During the wedding, Drew was the bartender and overall great host, checking in with us throughout to make sure everything was going well. They have tables, chairs, and outdoor games on site and we had to put the tent up last minute because of rain. The tent and lights underneath made it so much cozier and romantic. The suite above the venue is gorgeous and spacious!! It provided ample room for everyone to get ready and was a relaxing space after all the festivities. If you’re looking for a venue, this is it!
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Elizabeth Sent on 05/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue. Helpful staff

Donna and Drew are excellent to deal with. So easy to contact and so helpful the whole time. We hosted a rehearsal dinner for my son. We live in Connecticut so doing it long distance they were so easy to work with.
D
Doug Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue and People

From the first moment you meet Donna at Station No. 2 you start to get excited about having your wedding there. She is fun, personable and easy to talk to, and knows the place top to bottom. She is unflappable. When (not if) you choose Station No. 2, get Drew to be your bartender, he is excellent, easy to work with and quick to respond... and also knows everything about the venue. We were in good hands from the moment we booked it through the day after the wedding. The courtyard is gorgeous. The inside space is warm and vintage-y with plenty of room for all we needed for our 50 guest sit down dinner and dancing after. If you want a great venue with the best people, choose Station No. 2.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 01/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

No better place for a wedding weekend!!

Wow!! If you are getting married in Wilmington and you don't check out the Station, you are missing out!! My husband and I got married here in October of 2022 and there are so many reasons we are forever glad we did! The ability to rent this place for the entire weekend was a lifesaver for us. We were able to set up everything the night before, host everyone in the suite upstairs for the after-rehearsal dinner, do a "bachelorette" sleepover the night before the wedding, get ready for the wedding just upstairs, and spend the night as husband and wife there afterwards!! Donna was hilarious and down to earth and the most responsive vendor I dealt with in planning. They allowed our dog Penny to sleep upstairs with us and join in the festivities. The entire property from the courtyard to the venue space to the firehouse suite are so beautiful and well done. We hardly had to do any decorating! Needless to say, we enjoyed our time here and would do it over and over again. Go tour this place today!
S
Stephanie Sent on 12/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Generous, professional, and honest owners- all in one. I can’t recommend this venue more.

We had a very interesting but possibly the most positive experience with this vendor due to covid 19. We booked the venue well in advance before the world turned upside down and we had to replan everything. There were also some ownership changes to the station. What I will say is that the new owners were phenomenal at converting our wedding to a small gathering of family. They also honored our deposit and offered a generous bar package to compensate for the massive changes- we are aware they didn’t have to do this and it speaks wonders for their character. I’ve never been so floored what I can only call the perfect combination of professionalism and generosity. The new ownership deserves nothing but success. Book the station for your smaller gatherings, I have no doubt you’ll have a great experience.
Donna
Donna Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful, historical space!

Station No. 2 is such a beautiful, unique space tucked away in downtown. We were married here on 10/18/20 with a reduced guest count due to the pandemic. Donna Wallin was so easy to work with and did everything to make sure we enjoyed our big day but still safe. This venue has been immaculately maintained to keep it's vintage charm, and the courtyard was the perfect garden space for our ceremony. The upstairs bridal suite was also very spacious and full of natural light, it was perfect for relaxing and getting ready the morning of. There is plenty of street parking as well as an available lot across the street for guests.
Mary
Mary Sent on 12/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Cute and Quaint place for a rehearsal or small wedding

We had our rehearsal dinner here and it was amazing! They have an outdoor area that we rehearsed at and then walked inside for our dinner. They were very compromising with us and easy to work with. We had a fiesta themed dinner and they let us have a pinata as well and use all the space that we wanted. The rental came with really nice tables and chairs and they provided the drinks and bar related glassware as well. I would definitely use this space again for any kind of special occasion space. Sarah and Olivia are the best to work with!!!
Thank you guys so much!!
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Christine Sent on 10/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Just perfect!

We chose this unique venue for our vow renewal and 30th anniversary party. It was perfect. We had about 40 people in attendance and had plenty of room for more. Olivia was wonderful to work with and was very flexible to our plans. I would highly recommend this venue and hope to use it again.
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Station No. 2 frequently asked questions

Station No. 2 includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Station No. 2 includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Station No. 2 for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
Station No. 2 offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Station No. 2 offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Station No. 2 offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Station No. 2 offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Station No. 2 is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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