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Trailborn Surf & Sound

4.3 out of 5 rating 7 reviews
Wilmington, NC
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Trailborn Surf & Sound
Water access on both sides
Water access on both sides
Lobby
Lobby
Event Lawn & Gardens
Event Lawn & Gardens
Outdoor Ceremonies
Outdoor Ceremonies
Outside Tents Allowed
Outside Tents Allowed
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Space for up to 125
Outdoor Space for up to 125
Outdoor Gathering Areas
Outdoor Gathering Areas
Gardens
Gardens
Boardwalk to Ocean
Boardwalk to Ocean
Sunrise Room
Sunrise Room
Tides Ballroom
Tides Ballroom
Bar Duna at La Duna Paradiso
Bar Duna at La Duna Paradiso
Soundside Event Area
Soundside Event Area
Waterview Guest Rooms
Waterview Guest Rooms
Boat Rentals Avaialble
Boat Rentals Avaialble
Soundside Dock
Soundside Dock
Cruises Available
Cruises Available
Outdoor Seating Areas
Outdoor Seating Areas
Event Lawn
Event Lawn
Event Lawn Ceremonies
Event Lawn Ceremonies
Coastal Chic
Coastal Chic
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor Pool and Cabanas
Outdoor Pool and Cabanas
Balcony Rooms Available
Balcony Rooms Available
Renovated Guest Rooms
Renovated Guest Rooms
Boat Cruises Available
Boat Cruises Available
Beah Access
Beah Access

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Wedding Ceremonies
1/29
Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
4.3
Good

"This hotel is awesome. We got married here and the service was impeccable. There was never a..."

— Nick

"Awesome spot for a wedding! The property of this place is breathtaking! With only Oceanfront and..."

— Melinda
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Recommended by 87% of couples

About this venue

Trailborn Surf & Sound, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy is Wrightsville Beach, NC’s premier venue for wedding ceremonies & receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, post-wedding brunches, and wedding guest room blocks. This newly reimagined and renovated beachfront resort sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean with Intracoastal Waterway views, offering private beach access, 151 guest rooms, and flexible oceanfront & soundside event spaces.

Celebrate your love with ocean breezes, rolling waves, and golden sunsets as the perfect relaxed, sun-soaked backdrop. Whether planning an intimate welcome dinner or a larger gathering with all your loved ones, flexible indoor-outdoor spaces host bespoke beach celebrations perfectly.

Trailborn Surf & Sound balances intimate charm and generous scale for your special events: its resort with 151 spacious guest rooms (all with water views—ocean or sound—many with balconies) creates a coastal sanctuary where guests unwind, recharge at the beachside pool, relax in the hot tub & sauna, gather on the 5,000 sq ft Event Lawn or in the Tides Ballroom, or enjoy poolside bites at Blockade Surf Bar. Large room blocks and dedicated event spaces make it ideal for hosting up to 150 reception / 125 banquet guests with on-site catering from La Duna Paradiso (fresh local seafood and coastal Italian cuisine) or intimate private dining in La Costa. This setup makes it wonderfully realistic to have your wedding party enjoying exclusive beachfront moments, sunset toasts on the lawn, guided surf lessons or island-hopping excursions, and heartfelt gatherings—without leaving your serene oceanfront escape.

Marriott Bonvoy Points
Elevate your event with Bonvoy Events rewards: earn up to 60,000 points (more with elite status) on qualifying spend like room blocks, La Duna Paradiso / Blockade Surf Bar F&B, AV, décor, and more billed to the master account. Estimate via www.marriottbonvoyevents.com/calculator—turn your coastal celebration into points for future adventures.

Celebrate With Adventure
Part of Trailborn Hotels & Resorts in the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, focused on adventure and outdoor reconnection. Life’s meaningful moments happen when slowing down to connect. Enjoy on-site beach access with chair rentals & surf lessons, paddleboarding, kayaks, fishing, island-hopping cruises, morning yoga on the Great Lawn, and more—plus nearby Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington activities right at your doorstep.

Planning the Perfect Day
Our team collaborates closely to exceed your expectations throughout the planning process and work in tandem with your planner to ensure your special day is as magical as you envision.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 1 year in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Delsie & Jacob's wedding
Delsie & Jacob
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FAQ

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

Yes

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

Yes

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$55

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Garden
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
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August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

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Reviews of Trailborn Surf & Sound

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Weddingwire
4.3/5 7 reviews
Google
4.2/5 1451 reviews
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Nick Sent on 06/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This hotel is awesome. We got married here and the service was impeccable. There was never a question. Jodi was clear and easy to communicate with. She was dependable and gets the job done. She and the rest of the hotel staff went above and beyond for us. The kitchen staff did a great job with our menu and accommodating with our special dietary and liquor requests. The grounds are beautiful and beach was amazing. Jodi recommended all of the local vendors we used and they were all a dream to work with also. We can not thank her, The Blockade Runner, and staff enough for making our weekend truly special.
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Melinda Sent on 03/21/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome spot for a wedding! The property of this place is breathtaking! With only Oceanfront and Harbor view rooms you can not go wrong. We had our entire wedding reception and ceremony there in one spot and a 15 guest room block. The have a beautiful lawn overlooking the Ocean for a ceremony and the bridal suite is amazing. It gives off a south beach vibe.
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Leah Sent on 11/28/2017
4.6 out of 5 rating
Blockade Runner was a great choice for us as a couple who live in Wilmington, with practically all out-of-town guests. We were grateful for a venue that offered us a simple backup plan in case of rain as well.

The day-of coordinator worked closely with us to make sure our plan was executed. She checked in with the vendors on her own to make sure everyone was comfortable and prepared. We were able to visit twice to talk to her in person. There is a lot of staff turnover, so Renee took over partway between our initial deposit and the wedding itself.

The Blockade Runner was flexible on our selections for the Social menu. Food is definitely pricey, but it was high quality and our guests seemed to enjoy it as well. Bonus points for bringing the bride and groom a tray of hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour. The reception was well-staffed for our 70 guests, including the bar. We appreciated the flexibility to switch one of the alcohol selections as well.

Room reservations were one part that did not go smoothly. Our guests had difficulty being identified with our room block, and later were told no rooms were available in the block. We were never notified that the block was full until well after these goings-on. Guests interpreted no rooms left in the block as no rooms at the hotel and stayed elsewhere. A little communication directly with the bride and groom when the block was nearly full might have helped alleviate the stress and even brought the Blockade Runner a few more guests.

The rooms themselves were lovely. The bride had no trouble getting ready in their room with a few people hanging out, and the ocean views are stunning. Staff was very patient when 40+ wedding attendees crashed into the morning brunch hour at once.

Overall, the hotel staff did a fantastic job of taking care of details, setup, teardown, and service. They made our wedding planning pretty easy, and we enjoyed the day and the grounds. Pricey, but splendid service.
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Carly Sent on 12/19/2016
4.2 out of 5 rating
We had an amazing wedding at the Blockade. Very reasonable pricing, and the food and accommodations were wonderful.
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Jaime Sent on 06/26/2014
4 out of 5 rating
There is no denying that the Blockade Runner is one of the most pristine locations to have a wedding on Wrightsville Beach, NC. The lawn is a spectacular place to have a ceremony & my guests are still talking about how gorgeous the gardens were for both my ceremony & cocktail hour locations. The reception hall was freshly painted & had the most beautiful new blown glass chandeliers. They had ordered new banquet chairs which were very much a step up from the usual banquet chairs you see at other big hotels. The decor in the lobby was also recently updated so I cannot say enough about how exquisite a place it is to host a wedding! I am truly not one to complain having been in the hospitality business for over 7 years as well as a professional musician who performs at many a wedding however I feel it necessary to mention that sadly, the responsiveness & professionalism was lacking due to things like the food & beverage manager taking a lot of time to initiate or respond to emails regarding menu selections (took her over 2 weeks to get back to us from her original promised menu selection date; we wanted to print personalized choices on our invitation but were not able to select our menu early enough to get invites out to out-of-town guests). Then she also kept my mother & I waiting for over 30 minutes in the lobby when we finally did meet for our menu selection appointment. It was disconcerting but to my knowledge, the food & beverage coordinator we worked with is no longer employed with this establishment. Staff member Ashley however, stepped in on behalf of the food & beverage manager who was unavailable to me the morning of my wedding & took the time to meet with me briefly to ensure my reception tables were set up beautifully. Jenna with the sales department handled all of our room block needs & was most certainly courteous, timely & accommodating on all levels. The cocktail & reception food was absolutely delicious (A++) & so I still highly recommend this venue!
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User2599180 Sent on 05/06/2016
3.8 out of 5 rating
I loved the idea of having my wedding here until after I signed a 20 room contract along with $3500. From then on out it was a nightmare trying to get in touch with the people, things being told differently from 2 different people, and then my family being told there were no rooms available. When things finally gotten straightened out, some people's rooms were messed up, including mine. They did however accommodate for my husband & I with the brides suite. The weather was a hit & miss for my wedding, so we were moved back inside. It didn't rained the whole evening, but I was glad I begged for it to be outside. I think they should rent an arbor for their wedding there, because you have to bring your own & set it up which can be aggravating. Also it's not technically a resort like hotel. They do that accommodate you buy the pool which is something I looked forward to. Ms. Beth did get somethings done for us that needed to be done & did make my wedding day a little less stressful. There were some things I didn't like about the hotel like no smoking on your balcony. I was upset at that. You only had the beach to smoke on & I didn't like to walk down there to smoke. The bell boys are nice & full of information, especially Matt. He knows a lot about the outerbanks! The bartenders are nice by the pool but they aren't used to having a full bar after hours. The prices are very high but the food was amazing & so was the continental breakfast. I did however misplace a few things & the hotel was very fast to get things back to me & to me while I stayed there. Very prim & proper hotel!
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User534646 Sent on 11/28/2012
3.8 out of 5 rating
The food at Blockade runner was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. Their service during our wedding by the staff and manager was not good. They didn't have the childrens meals we ordered and they didn't have dinner for our vendors, which were all paid for.
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Team

Maureen Donovan
Maureen Donovan
Regional Director of Sales
Brian Cooke
Brian Cooke
Corproate Director of Sales

Professional Network & Endorsements

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We absolutely LOVE performing weddings at the Blockade Runner. It is a beautiful location with the flexibility to have a ceremony in a "tropical paradise-like" setting yet beachfront. Accommodations are beautiful as well! If you need a pastor to perform your wedding, we'd love to hear from you! Blessings!

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Trailborn Surf & Sound frequently asked questions

The space offered by Trailborn Surf & Sound for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Garden
  • Hotel
Trailborn Surf & Sound offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Trailborn Surf & Sound offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Trailborn Surf & Sound offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
Trailborn Surf & Sound is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.3 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in value, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.4 in professionalism and 4 in average response time.
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