128 South Reviews

Not only is this the most gorgeous venue for smaller weddings, but the staff is wonderful to work with. I loved that the venue has so much character on its own and didn’t require a lot of additional rentals to make it feel gorgeous and elevated. Katie and Mira are so kind and communicative. The new renovations are absolutely stunning! Everyone who attended raved about the space and I loved that I never had to worry about the weather because I knew it would be beautiful even in the rain. The location is perfect for out of town guests to stay in the heart of Wilmington. If I had to do it all over, I’d pick the same wedding venue, without a doubt!!

I can not say enough great things about 128 South. When planning a destination wedding choosing a venue can be challenging. I had never been to Wilmington, NC and never saw the location in person until I arrived for my wedding. The staff was incredible and offered to facetime in order to see the venue prior to booking. I also can say that I have never had "wedding food" taste so good! The food was incredible! My guests had nothing but fantastic things to say about this venue! I loved the option that we could have the event upstairs under the tent, move inside for dinner, then back outside for the reception and dancing. This place HAS IT ALL!

128 South did a great job with catering our wedding reception! We got so many compliments about the food! All of the staff from the servers to the bartenders were on top of it! Highly recommend the group tasting that is offered prior to your wedding to get a great idea of the food and service.

128 South was the perfect venue for our destination wedding. It was so easy to plan a wedding from afar with the amazing team they have! I would come up with the most random questions during the planning process and they would respond almost immediately! On the day of the event, execution was flawless, the food was unbelievable, everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend working with 128 South for any event, especially a wedding!

Our experience with 128 South catering was great!

The food stations they provided, including the taco station, southern station, and the mac and cheese bar, were absolute hits with our guests. We received countless compliments throughout the evening about how delicious and unique the food was. However, it was the mac and cheese bar that stole the show. Guests couldn't stop talking about how fun and innovative it was to customize their own mac and cheese creations.

One of the things that made our experience with 128 South even more seamless was the easy coordination, thanks to their affiliation with Bakery 105. Since both businesses are owned by the same people, the communication between them was seamless, making the planning process a breeze.

Overall, we can't recommend 128 South catering highly enough. Their delicious food stations, particularly the mac and cheese bar, were a highlight of our wedding reception, and their seamless coordination with Bakery 105 made the planning process a breeze.

We had the pleasure of hosting our March 2024 wedding at 128 South Events & Catering. It was actually the first and only venue we toured after we got engaged - we fell in love with 128 South immediately for it's beautiful historic feel, the natural light, and the ability to have both an indoor and outdoor space for our guests. In addition to the beauty of the venue itself, we were also extremely impressed by the staff, especially Katie Swain, our day-of coordinator. Her ability to keep up with all of the details of our day and graciously communicate our guest dietary restrictions with the kitchen team was absolutely amazing. As the bride and main planner of our wedding, I was nervous my plans/vision wouldn't come together without being hands on with the set up process, but Katie and the 128 South team listened to my requests and made my wedding dreams come true, exceeding every expectation I thought I had. We really cannot recommend hosting your next event at 128 South enough. You will be blown away by their kindness, authenticity, and professionalism. HUGE thank you to 128 South, and to Katie Swain. It was an honor to work with you! There is no one else I would have trusted more to coordinate our wedding day. 🩷

We could not have made a better decision than booking with 128 South. Their team is truly one in a million and made the entire wedding planning process so much easier. They were responsive and took so much stress of wedding planning off our shoulders. Davis and Katie especially were such a huge part in making our day run perfectly. Our two biggest compliments from our guests were how good the food was and how amazing of a coordinator Davis was. Truly some of the best food we have ever had and the venue itself is beyond breathtaking. I could not recommend them enough and thank the team for all the love!!!

Overall, my husband and I had such a wonderful wedding experience with 128 South's team and venue. Between the stunning venue space, professional catering team/staff, and amazing food, it truly was a day we will NEVER forget! All of our guests were raving about all of the amazing details of the venue throughout the entirety of our special day. We cannot say enough amazing things about 128 South! Book here, you will NOT regret it and your wedding day/experience will be unbelievably beautiful!

We had our wedding at 128 South in September 2023, and it was so perfect! The venue is gorgeous, the food is delicious, and the entire staff is amazing! Davis, our day of coordinator, was extremely helpful in coordinating everything leading into the wedding day and during the actual day. I am so thankful for the entire 128 South team as they went above and beyond to ensure our wedding went smoothly. Thank you!

I looked at five or six venues in the downtown Wilmington area, and as soon as I stepped into 128 South, it hit me that this would be our venue. It’s so unique with the upstairs/ downstairs part of the inside as well as having the option of going out on the deck as well. I communicated a lot with Jordan and Davis, who answered my million and one questions without any hesitation. By the end of the wedding process, I really felt like everything came together flawlessly. I feel like 128 South has a ton of charm as is so I didn’t need to do a ton of flowers or decor inside, which was a plus in my opinion. I was also able to get ready at the cottage on Orange Street, which was the perfect distance to get to the venue.

I got a lot of feedback from guests that said that they loved the venue too and really enjoyed the food that was served both at cocktail hour and for dinner.

Overall, great experience from start to finish.

128 South made our wedding a dream! The venue is beautiful, intimate, and very attentive to details to make sure your event runs smoothly. Our coordinator, Davis, assisted us along the way and took such good care of us and our family that night. The food was incredible. All our guests enjoyed themselves greatly!

A beautiful venue! It exceeded our expectations! The service was amazing and they were even able to accommodate several dietary restrictions and make sure that those plates made it to the appropriate people. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with the 128 South staff and venue.

Beautiful Venue, the staff and team there were very helpful.

128 south was absolutely amazing!! Our wedding day was everything we wanted and more. Katie was our day of coordinator and made sure everything went smoothly and on schedule. The event staff was extremely accommodating and helpful. 10000/10 recommend. Our wedding was a dream come true

Our experience with 128 South was excellent. We planned from out of town and communicating was very easy and the responsiveness was always quick. The wedding day could not have been better or gone smoother! The food, decor, and service were all excellent. Everything flowed smoothly thanks to the wedding coordinator and the rest of the staff. We didn’t have to worry about a thing except enjoying the beautiful day!

Everyone at 128 from beginning to end was incredibly helpful and made planning a wedding 600 miles away seem effortless. Katie answered all of our questions promptly and professionally and we can't thank her enough for all of her time and help. We had to pivot a few times with plans and she always gave great recommendations, and treated us with kindness even though I had 748496767 questions and concerns. Davis was our day of coordinator, and I can't say enough wonderful things about him. I unfortunately, had quite a few hiccups throughout the day/evening (all family related) and he never made me (or anyone else) feel stressed - in fact, he handled every instance with tact and the utmost professionalism and it did not go unnoticed. Many many of my guests couldn't gush more about him. They were amazed and in awe of how flawless he kept the night moving. And I couldn't have been more thankful. We are forever grateful for giving us the wedding of our dreams!! Also - shout out to Sonja (sp? sorry!) and Hayley - without these two ladies, and their initiative and attention to detail (overhearing something I said that none of my family listened to - but SHE DID) my ceremony would have gone quite differently, so thank you!!! Overall it was an unforgettable wedding and it was all because of these amazing people. They truly care about you and your day and want to see it go perfectly for you.

My husband and I had our wedding at 128 South in March 2022. Y’all, it was BEYOND perfect. 128 South made it so that I could relax, be present, and fully ENJOY my wedding day. I had so much trust in the venue and the team who made my wedding vision come to life.

Katie Swain was our day of coordinator and she was so gracious in helping us navigate a COVID wedding postponement and planning of our big day. She had every minute (literally, every minute) of our ceremony and reception planned - she made sure everyone was where they needed to be at the right time and that everything was placed in just the right spot. Thanks to Katie and Davis, everything flowed seamlessly. I know that they say no wedding is perfect, and of course I’m a bit biased (and might have not noticed any errors because I was Bride-chilla), but I truly believe that our day was flawless. And it could not have happened without the 128 South team.

Katie coordinated all of the details and scheduling between the DJ (shoutout to Shawn Booth from ActiveDJ Entertainment!), florist (Thank you FlowersbySol!), photographer (the talented Erin Taylor Photography) and family participation. What drew us to 128 South was the combination of a historic indoor space with character (those stained glass windows!) and the outdoor deck overlooking the river (perfect for sunset views and a nice breeze when a break is needed from the sweaty dance floor). The location of downtown was SO ideal for guests to walk from local hotels and to continue the party down the street at a local bar after the wedding ended.

Another thing that we loved about 128 South is that the food and alcohol are part of the package (which means less planning!). You can choose from a variety of food packages - we went with the Charleston Touch and received dozens of compliments about the food in particular. We decided on the open bar package which kept guests happy and provided passed champagne for the toasts.

Katie was so responsive, always on top of every detail that we needed, and flexible to facilitate last minute changes that are bound to occur. Davis was amazing as well as was so friendly and kind, a true professional. I can’t imagine the stress of coordinating someone else's’ event, but they were unfazed and ALWAYS, always, met us with a smile and helping hand (whether it be providing us with apps after newly wed photos, helping me with the impossible buttons on my dress to change into the reception party outfit, or making sure I had a drink in my hand).

We can’t say enough good things about this venue and all of the staff that made this perfect day possible! Book it book it! I promise you will not regret it.

128 was a phenomenal venue and the staff was so helpful in planning and in making sure our day went smoothly. The food was delicious and everything was ready to go on schedule!

Beautiful location, amazing catering, reasonable price, and best of all amazing staff… those are just a few of the highlights from my experience getting married at 128 South. We got married on 10/30/21 and enlisted the help of 128’s Katie as our day of coordinator. We could not be more thrilled with how everything turned out. Katie was so responsive and helpful, always offering advice, ideas and recommendations where we needed it. The river view and deck is seriously awesome too. They allowed us to involve our two dogs in the wedding as well and shout out to 128’s Davis for helping keep them occupied so lovingly befor the ceremony! Highly recommend this venue/caterer for any wedding or special event. Thanks so much again to the 128 South staff!

Searching for a wedding venue is no easy process and for us, it got SO overwhelming. We selected 128South because we saw so many couples having positive experiences with them, and we had heard raving reviews about the catering. They surpassed every expectation. The food was PHENOMENAL and guests are still talking about it. Katie, Jordan and the team went above and beyond to work with us to make sure we could play around with layouts even though we were not local. Katie would go out and count the number of stairs, measure distance between things - everything to make sure that planning was a breeze. And, to note, this was during the post-COVID wedding boom when I know they were crazy busy. We had about 100 guests at our wedding and although I had some initial concerns about if the space would feel too crowded - none of those concerns turned out to be true. It was the perfect size space and we had both our ceremony and reception on-site. The team worked closely with us to get a tailored menu in-place and ensure we could serve our desired specialty cocktails. Everyone was so flexible, so kind and really made the planning process less stressful than I expected it to be. Day-of, the event staff made sure the day was SO special for us and I can't say enough thanks to the team! 128South will always hold a special place in our hearts and I am SO glad we chose to get married here.

WOW where do I even begin? To start, 128 south’s staff is unparalleled. The entire team truly felt like an extension of our family. Katie Swaine was our day of coordinator but that title doesn’t fully capture the magnitude of the role she played for us over the planning process. She is kind, calming, and all around incredible. She was so attentive, always made time for any questions we had, and made our day absolutely perfect. Her day of assistant was also an absolute gem and never missed a beat. We miss the whole team and are just so appreciative of all they did. I would recommend them to literally everyone who wants to have the most dreamy, smoothly operated, historic riverfront wedding!

128 South was the PERFECT venue. I can't say enough good things about them -- the team is just amazing. Katie was my event planner, and she was the absolute BEST. They made my planning experience seamless and our actual wedding day a dream come true! I highly recommend 128 South!!!

128 South was the perfect venue. We hired the in house wedding coordinator, Jordan and she was amazing. She kept on top of everything and was super detail oriented.
The whole staff was helpful and kind to all of our guests. The food was superb and everyone is still talking about it a week later;)
I would definitely recommend using the bridal cottage! The bridesmaids had so much fun hanging all day with the bride. It was so convenient to get hair and make up done and walk across to the venue. No car ride necessary!

128 South was the perfect venue for our wedding! The space is gorgeous and the flexibility of being able to be both inside and outside was great! Working with Jordan was easily the best decision we made throughout our entire wedding planning.

Perfect venue perfect location! They took care of everything from bridal suite, to coordinating with outside vendors, to ceremony, to reception, to catering. And made planning so easy. Beautiful venue and delicious food! Super friendly and helpful staff.