Brooklyn Arts Center and The Annex Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
87 Reviews
97% recommend it
Awards
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Emily W. Sent on 10/09/2023
The BEST day at the BEST venue!
We couldn't be happier with our decision to get married at the Brooklyn Arts Center. The minute we toured the venue, we fell in love with its charm and architecture! Not only is the venue stunning, but the staff is unparalleled. Every single person we worked with from BAC was welcoming, kind, and helpful. We could not have imagined a more perfect place to get married!
We got ready in the Manse Suite which has every amenity to make getting ready on your big day perfect. We also stayed in Ms. Cat's Cottage after. It is beautifully decorated, incredibly convenient, and so comfortable. Highly recommend BAC for your big day! -
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Amanda M. Sent on 06/17/2023
Beautiful Venue!
The Brooklyn Arts Center is seriously one of a kind wedding venue. I fell in love with the venue immediately after touring it because of the historic feel and how beautifully they preserved the entire space. There are so many unique picture spots and our photos turned out stunning thanks to all the exposed brick, gorgeous picture window upstairs, and all the natural greenery outside. My favorite moment from our wedding day was getting married underneath the big window on the main level, another main reason we picked this venue! Our family is still talking about how unique the venue was! The staff was absolutely amazing the day of our wedding, they made sure I always had a drink in my hand and truly cared about us having the best day ever. Charyl was so great to deal with, she was very informative and always answered my emails right away. The bartenders the night of the wedding were such professionals, I was nervous about only having one bar because my family can drink, but everyone told us it was the best bar at a wedding they’ve experienced and the bartenders were so quick. I also got ready with my bridesmaids in the manse and it was such an adorable spot to get ready and take pictures, and it was perfect for when me and the bridal party just needed a minute to relax during the day. We flipped the inside church for our ceremony and reception and it worked out perfect. The courtyard was used for our cocktail hour and it was so nice to relax outside and have everyone enjoy the North Carolina weather! We had around 125 guests and everyone fit perfectly downstairs on the main level for the reception, we even put some cocktail tables upstairs for people to venture upstairs to the balcony. There was PLENTY of space for everyone on the dance floor and the stage was awesome, me and my bridal party made sure to get up there for a song which was so much fun. I wouldn’t change a thing from our wedding day and highly recommend choosing the Brooklyn Arts Center for a unique wedding day! -
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Meghan C. Sent on 02/18/2023Beautiful venue for a Wedding!
Beautiful venue for a wedding! The venue was exactly what I was looking for - it has so much character with so many unique spaces to capture beautiful photos. I especially loved having The Manse all day to get ready with my friends and family. It is a gorgeous space. Charyl, Jay, and all the BAC staff were a pleasure to work with while planning our event, and all the preferred vendors we used were incredible! Would recommend to anyone! -
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Caroline Sent on 07/13/2021The Perfect Spot
Brooklyn Arts Center was the perfect venue for our wedding day! BAC had us in awe from the moment we pulled up. The entire grounds are absolutely beautiful and it truly was the best, most perfect spot for our special day. Jay and the entire BAC staff were extremely friendly, professional, responsive, offering to help and give vendor suggestions from day one. They made us feel like we were their only wedding because of the amount of attention and dedication they gave us during the entire wedding planning process. Brooklyn Arts Center is not only historic and gorgeous, but it also has so much space for getting ready and relaxing leading up to the wedding, which was a wonderful bonus! We were highly impressed with everything from day one and are so grateful that the BAC staff did everything to make our day one we will never forget. We can’t wait to come back! -
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Asia B. Sent on 03/25/2019Friendly and Professional service
Richard is very accommodating and goes above and beyond what other venues have offered. We can’t wait to celebrate our wedding next year in this beautiful location. -
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Katie S. Sent on 03/24/2020Historic beauty, with a WOW factor!
The building is beautiful on it's own, and we cried tears of joy when we walked inside on our wedding day. We flew to Wilmington for less than 24 hours to pick our venue, and we met Rich for our first tour late on a Sunday night. 2.5 hours later, we were wowed by how much information and peace of mind we were given. Our tours the next day were no match for everything we loved about Brooklyn Arts Center. Rich and his team keep the beautiful venue in perfect condition, and his statement that they only do "perfect weddings" is no lie! The Manse is also a lovely option for brides and their loved ones get ready on the day of the wedding. Our girls loved having a special place to get ready, before our big day! We will definitely visit Brooklyn Arts Center for future events, any time we are in town! -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 01/01/2020The Most Perfect Day!
The Annex at the Brooklyn Arts Center was the perfect choice for our wedding day. From the bridal suite, to the beautiful stain glass windows, to the gorgeous brick detailing throughout, we were absolutely in love. The venue is very versatile and I believe it can make any couple's visions, dreams, and style come true for their wedding day. I cannot recommend this venue enough! -
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Ashley B. Sent on 12/14/2019Absolute perfection!
Where to begin…maybe with the 3+ hour tour that Rich gave us when we first visited the BAC and the Annex. You could really tell that he was not only passionate about what he does and his space, but also about giving you absolute perfection and making you happy and stress-free. He was so fun to be with and so helpful. Before we even signed a contract, he had narrowed our vendor list down with us, offering all of his wisdom and advice and years of experience in the Wilmington wedding industry. Once we signed the contract, Rich continued to be incredibly helpful, going out of his way to answer questions and offer advice, which was especially helpful considering we were planning from 4+ hours away and couldn’t just "drop in" any weekend. Rich was there to oversee and check in on our big day and we felt so happy that he was a part of this experience. He truly put our minds at ease and delivered on making sure our day was everything we wanted and more.
I’ll add that guests are still raving about the space—the Annex was perfect for what we wanted- an intimate celebration with our family and friends, offering some old school (literally – the Annex is an old Sunday schoolhouse- perfect for people who work in education!) charm. We ended up at around 90 people and it was perfect. Plus the upstairs and downstairs is ideal because you are able to flip spaces (we did ceremony upstairs, cocktail hour downstairs, dinner upstairs, and dancing downstairs. -
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Lauren Sent on 10/17/2019Gorgeous Venue with Awesome Staff
We found BAC on wedding wire as we were planning our wedding from out of town. From scheduling the tour to booking the venue Rich made the experience easy and exciting. From the moment we walked in the venue we knew it was our venue. Rich does an amazing job not only giving a tour but during the tour showing photos of previous weddings and possibilities for the space. We used the BAC church for our venue. This space is amazing because it has gorgeous architectural features with exposed brick and high ceilings and its also a blank slate that you can turn into anything you've ever dreamed of for your wedding. We got so many compliments during and after the wedding about how gorgeous the venue was, and it truly was beautiful. We did our cocktail hour out in the courtyard which is another beautiful and convenient feature this venue offers. There is also a space where my bridesmaids and myself were able to get ready the morning of the wedding. There is a large farm table where we were able to have a brunch spread, a living room with couches, small kitchen and a beautiful room with tons of mirrors and natural lighting for hair and makeup. Rich was so easy to work with during the entire planning process. He helped recommend vendors - all of which were amazing and who all spoke so highly of working with Rich. Rich also was very flexible and tried to work with us to make everything as easy as possible for us. Rich has an amazing vibrant personality and as if you don't already feel so special on your wedding day he truly makes you feel like you are the most special person in the world that day. I wish I could relive my wedding day again and again. The BAC was the most gorgeous venue and was the perfect place to have the most beautiful wedding and the best day of our lives!! You will not be disappointed choosing this venue - and if you go on a tour - you will absolutely fall in love once you see this gorgeous venue. -
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Haley M. Sent on 06/05/2019Incredible Tour of Brooklyn Arts Center
Rich was absolutely amazing from the very first phone call of inquiry about the Brooklyn Arts Center, through the tour of the venue, and is actively helping me prepare of my wedding that's happening very soon! The venue is gorgeous, but Rich really takes the time to make sure you fully envision what YOUR wedding will be like in his venue. We have booked both the Church and the Annex and I have no doubt that my wedding is going to be everything I could have ever wanted and dreamt for. -
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Sarrah G. Sent on 12/30/2019Romantic, Intimate, and Perfect Venue!
From the second we visited The Annex, we immediately fell in love with the character, uniqueness, and beauty of the venue. It was everything we were looking for to make our wedding feel intimate and be able to have the entire day all in one location. Once we met Rich, it made our decision that much easier. His knowledge and enthusiasm not only about the venue and wedding industry, but also the importance of our special day gave us so much confidence in having our wedding at The Annex. We didn’t just feel like another customer. Rich and all the staff with the Brooklyn Arts Center truly do care about you and making sure your individual experience with them goes as smoothly as possible. In addition, I found that in comparison to the majority of other venues in Wilmington, they offered much more flexibility and less restrictions.
The Annex brought the vision of our wedding day to life! From the bridal suite, to the main bar downstairs, to the romantic stain glass windows, the venue has so much charm everywhere you look. It’s such a versatile venue that gives any couple the ability to have their day flow exactly how they want it to. Choosing it as our venue was probably one of best decisions during wedding planning and I would recommend it over and over again!
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Whitney Sent on 09/17/2019Best Day Ever
From the beginning, Rich, the executive director for BAC, told me that my wedding day was going to be perfect. I completely underestimated how perfect it truly was going to be. From the initial tour to the day of the wedding, everyone at BAC was responsive, helpful, and easy to work with. We did our ceremony and reception in the main church and cocktail hour in the 2nd floor room of the Annex. Both venues are absolutely gorgeous and having a bridal suite on site to get ready in definitely eases anxiety. You are required to have a day of coordinator (and you definitely want one) but Rich is great about recommending ones that would match your personality. I can't say thank you enough for the part Brooklyn Arts Center and The Annex played in making my day so perfect! -
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Jenni Sent on 05/18/2019Absolutely Perfect!
When we were searching for wedding venues, we never imagined we would find one so wonderful. We owe so much to Rich, the director. He knows all the great vendors in the area and was always available and happy to answer questions and help with recommendations.
We had our ceremony and reception in the Church, and cocktail hour in the courtyard. The bridal party had the Manse next door to the Church for the entire day to get ready. It was fantastic. The Church is also set up to host concerts, so our band sounded amazing on stage! We got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was, not to mention the great location in the Brooklyn Arts District in downtown Wilmington. We are beyond happy that we chose BAC for our special day. Thank you, Rich and BAC team!!! -
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Lauren Sent on 05/28/2019Dream come true!
When we saw the pictures to this place we knew we had to see it. When we went to see it I wanted to hate it because the pictures are just like the venue! We fell in love with BAC from the moment we saw it. Rich showed us both locations and spoke to us about how it all works. We picked the church {and had our cocktail hour at the 1st fl of Annex}. Rich was awesome he met us and told exactly who we needed to hire as our vendors and man was he right, we got the dream team! Love this venue, loved getting ready at the house, tons of room 6 bm, 1 jr bm, 2 flower girls, 2 moms, and 1 sis in law. I had two hair dressers and 1 mua and we were all pretty comfortable. I recommend this place to everyone. -
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Ea46656141750F427472Fa2C6Bbfacb483D6E81C Sent on 05/09/2023
Great wedding venue!
We had our daughter’s wedding here in March 2019. It was the best day. Having “The Manse” to spend the day getting ready
with my daughter and her bridesmaids was perfect. Everyone loved the beauty of the venue. Wish my son and his fiancé would get married here but they are getting married in Durham. -
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Kate Sent on 06/04/2019The Annex is a dream come true
From the moment we saw it we knew we'd get married at The Annex. Rich was warm and welcoming and spent hours with us showing us around and telling us about the history of the venue. It's a true Wilmington treasure and so beautiful and charming, and busting at the seams with love! The flexibility of having the space all day made getting ready and staying on track so easy. Whenever we'd ask a question about something we wanted to do Rich would say, "whatever you want, it's your special day!" Before our wedding we came by a few times with family and our coordinator and the doors were always open to us. We truly felt like royalty at The Annex. We even arrived extra early the morning of the wedding and had a special yoga class before things got started. Our guests can't stop saying what a lovely space it was. If you're looking for a charming, exquisite and intimate setting look no further. -
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Rebecca Sent on 12/26/2018Love love love the Annex!!!
My husband and I knew we wanted to get married in the beautiful city of Wilmington. Specifically, we were looking for a venue that captured Wilmingtons beauty along with its unique culture. We toured several venues at the beach and downtown, but instantly fell in love with the Annex and it’s Director Rich. Within the first few minutes of speaking with Rich it was clear his intention was not to rack up the cost of an already expensive event, but to make sure our wedding day went as smooth as humanly possible. With The Annex we had a 15 hour time block, a bridal and grooms suite, as well as the freedom to bring in our own alcohol which was HUGE. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and Rich gives you the freedom to make your special day a dream come true. The vendors he partners with helped to ensure things went off without a hitch and everyone had an amazing time. Highly recommend the Annex and Brooklyn Arts Center!!!! -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 09/30/2022
Helpful People, Gorgeous Venue
Everyone at this venue was so personable and did an amazing job helping my vision come to life. They pointed me in the right direction multiple times and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! -
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