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What is the story behind The Elia?

The Elia is a wedding and events space located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. The team here believes a venue is much more than a room with four walls. It's a location where all your loved ones can gather for a moment of celebration that will live in your hearts for years to come. This location was designed to fit any, and all event needs and easily match any wedding style.

Facilities and Capacity

This fabulous 7,000-square-foot venue enables you to dine and dance with up to 175 guests. You can enjoy an intimate ceremony or an extravagant reception in this open-plan area. The simple yet sophisticated decor allows for creative freedom, and you can customize the space according to your taste. The two get-ready suites on-site are ideal for spending the last few moments with your wedding party before the celebrations commence. Surrounded by an abundance of local eateries, bars, hotels, and the picturesque Riverwalk, your guests can experience all this coastal city has to offer.

Services Offered

The Elia offers all-inclusive packages to make for the most convenient planning process possible. All rentals include access to the catering prep kitchen, full setup and breakdown of in-house decorations, Chiavari chairs, tables, premium linens, and more. Reach out to the team at The Elia today for more information about their packages and services.

Family-owned and operated, the team at The Elia will go above and beyond to help make your celebration unforgettable. Venue manager Brittanie is well endowed with industry knowledge and has the necessary experience to aid you in the planning journey.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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What are The Elia's site fees and venue policies?

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

No

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

$4,750

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

$4,750

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?

$4,750

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

$4,750

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Loft

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?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December

What are real couples saying about their experience at The Elia in reviews?

Tarah
Tarah Sent on 11/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Indescribable

We truly don't even have the words to describe how perfect our wedding day was. Everything was absolutely beautiful, beyond anything we could have ever imagined, and it was truly the best day of our lives. We will cherish these memories forever, and we feel so incredibly lucky to have celebrated such a special day at this venue.

A very special thank you to Juliana, our wedding planner, who was nothing short of amazing. From the very beginning, she was so communicative, kind, helpful, and attentive. She was there every step of the way, making sure everything came together seamlessly and that we felt supported throughout the entire process. She went above and beyond to make our vision come to life, and we genuinely couldn't have done it without her. Having someone like Juliana by our side made such a difference, and we will forever be grateful for her.

To the entire team, thank you for giving us a day that was even more beautiful than we dreamed of. We wish we could relive it over and over again! Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we made, and we cannot recommend it enough. If you're considering getting married here, do it! You will be in the best hands.
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The Elia frequently asked questions

The Elia includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Elia for wedding events is known for:
  • Loft
The Elia offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Elia offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Elia offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
The Elia 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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