Saint Thomas Preservation Hall Reviews

Saint Thomas Preservation Hall

Wilmington, NC

4.8 out of 5 rating, 62 reviews

View more information

Reviews

We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Excellent

62 reviews

Recommended by 95% of couples

Write a review

Quality of service
4.7 out of 5 rating
Average response time
4.6 out of 5 rating
Professionalism
4.8 out of 5 rating
Value
4.9 out of 5 rating
Flexibility
4.8 out of 5 rating

Write a review

+22 User photos

Sort by:

Sommerly Sent on 12/22/2022

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Excellent & charming

St Thomas is so charming and catered to our every need! I highly recommend to anyone in the Wilmington area.
John Sent on 08/05/2022

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
True Gem in downtown Wilmington! Excellent venue and staff!

Attended a wedding on 6/18/22 at St. Thomas Preservation Hall and was completely blown away by the staff and service! 5 stars all the way around.
Kristen Sent on 05/29/2022

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
An absolute gem in historic Wilmington

St. Thomas was the location of our ceremony and reception in March 2022 and we are so thrilled that we found St. Thomas and began our forever there! Truly, it is one of the best kept secrets in Wilmington. STPH is so unique in comparison to other venues in the area and their value and service is unmatched. Our day was absolutely perfect in every way!

Chloe Sent on 04/28/2022

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
The Most Beautiful Place

You will not regret choosing St. Thomas! This venue is absolutely stunning as our wedding was on a Sunday afternoon in November. Off season is affordable! They have a catering package and provide wonderful hours. The staff is so sweet and great to work with! Would 100% choose St. Thomas again.
- +8 photos
Shayanne Sent on 11/13/2021

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Perfect & beautiful

we had Kerri as our day of coordinator, & she was AMAZING. I did not have to worry or stress at all on my wedding day. She took care of everything, was diligent & so so nice! St. Thomas is absolutely beautiful when the sun peaks through the stain glass windows. It was everything we could have imagined & more.
Alexis Sent on 01/23/2020

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue and Wedding Coordinator

I cannot recommend Saint Thomas enough! This venue was incredibly beautiful! The rental time was longer than any other venue that we looked at. We were able to get ready at the venue, so I was about to see the set up before everyone arrived which put me at ease and made me feel very comfortable in there. My bridesmaids and I essentially spent the entire day at the venue. The tables and chairs came with the rental as well. The staff was accommodating and very helpful. We used the coordinator, Kayla, who works directly for the venue. She helped out so much and our wedding would not have been possible without her!
Samantha Sent on 12/09/2018

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely perfect

Poppy is wonderful and the day wouldn't have been nearly as beautiful without her!
Jennifer Sent on 12/03/2018

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
A Natural Beauty

STPH was amazing. The exposed brick and natural beauty of this venue is priceless. We did not have to decorate much as the venue is so gorgeous all on its own. The space is available for both the ceremony and reception which made it easy for guests. My bride also had a suite to get ready in. It is also convenient to downtown Wilmington and walking distance to bars, restaurants, and the river. Our coordinator, Poppy was so helpful and offered so many creative ideas for us to utilize. She made sure our day was perfect. I will never forget this day and the beauty of this building. I highly recommend.
Courtney Sent on 08/20/2018

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas Preservation Hall is beautiful. Heather and Poppy were extremely help and always available to answers any questions I had. It was great being able to have both the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at the same location and all of it inside. Even though there was a wedding on Saturday, we were able to go in on Friday afternoon and have a rehearsal. On my wedding day, I needed something, we called Heather and she took care of it immediately, even on her day off. Great venue and Great staff.
Betty Sent on 05/30/2018

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas is an absolutely beautiful venue! Even better, you can have ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in one place. The bridal party can even get ready there if you wish. It is a great value. So many of my guests complimented my choice of venue. They loved the old brick and stain glass windows. There was a downpour of rain on my wedding day and we had to do pictures inside. I have no doubt they will turn out beautiful because the backdrop is beautiful. Heather was our day of coordinator. She has an answer for any question you might have and some you didn't know you had! I highly recommend hiring her as your day-of-coordinator!
Stephanie Sent on 05/07/2018

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
What an absolutely beautiful place to have a wedding!! St. Thomas preservation hall was the perfect place for us... not only is the building gorgeous, but the staff is great, and the location is unbeatable! I hired Heather as our day of coordinator and she made sure everything ran smoothly and had the room looking fantastic the whole night! She was a joy to work with, and knows the space well so is able to answer any questions or concerns you have! Heather was also very accommodating when I asked to take photos at the City Club and asked to have the cocktail hour outside on the driveway... she made both things happen without batting an eye! The only downside to the venue is that the bathrooms are down a flight of stairs but other than that, we could not have asked for a better place to say "I do!" Thank you so much for everything!!
Pamela Sent on 04/08/2018

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas is one of the most beautiful venues in town! The exposed brick and location make it a perfect place to have the most romantic ceremony, and fun reception. We didn't have to worry about the weather being an issue because we hosted everything inside, even the cocktail hour on the bottom floor. And it is also sooo convenient; we walked around for pictures, we went to a bar after the reception was over, we went to have dinner after the rehearsal, and we did everything walking because everything is so close! The Saint Thomas crew is amazing, Heather answered all of our questions and helped with the flip (transform the ceremony space into the reception in an hour can be nerve wracking but they have lots of experience!) We are happy and very thankful, and wouldn't choose another venue for our special and perfect day! Thomas and Pamela.
- +2 photos
Jacqueline Sent on 12/11/2017

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas is a gorgeous venue, inside and out. Heather is beyond amazing! From start to finish of planning and throughout the wedding she was very knowledgeable, helpful, organized, and lifted so much off our shoulders in terms of the day of. I highly recommend her services if utilizing Saint Thomas. Poppy, all of the staff, and bartenders were fantastic as well. I couldn't have asked for a better day and people to work with!
- +2 photos
Amanda Sent on 10/13/2017

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful venue!! Very little needed to dress this place up! Beautiful brick inside along with 2 alcoves (needs flowers). The wedding coordinator (Heather) was a joy to work with! She knows her stuff! And was able to make sure everything ran smoothly! Highly recommend paying for the on day coordinator service as they work there and know the most about the venue.
Holli Sent on 09/21/2017

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas was the perfect venue for my wedding! I always wanted to get married in a church, so Saint Thomas had the church feel without going through all the red tape of being a member of the church, religion, etc. The brick and stained glass windows are gorgeous! Since most of my guests were from out of town, having the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in one location was indispensable! I even got ready there too! I used Heather as my day-of coordinator and she was responsive, organized, and ensured the day ran smoothly! Saint Thomas is a truly unique venue that you can make your own!
Samantha Sent on 04/30/2017

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Heather and Poppy are amazing.
Erin Sent on 04/20/2017

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
St. Thomas Preservation Hall is one of the most beautiful venues in downtown Wilmington! I would highly recommend it! As soon as we stepped foot inside the main hall to tour the venue, we knew immediately that we wanted to have our wedding reception there! My favorite aspects of the venue were the tall stained glass windows and exposed brick - it is absolutely beautiful. Pictures cannot do it justice. I also liked the fact that the venue has a separate downstairs space where we could have the cocktail hour before everyone made their way upstairs to the main hall for dinner. The staff that work at St. Thomas are also fantastic! They were very responsive and accommodating to my specific requests. I highly recommend this venue. Go see it for yourself!
Whitney Sent on 04/02/2017

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
The team at Saint Thomas Preservation Hall is truly one of a kind. The venue is absolutely stunning. It's location was perfect-two blocks from the river walk and in the center of downtown provided our guests with the opportunity to explore Wilmington. We worked closely with Heather, the coordinator. I could not recommend her day-of coordination services enough. She took care of EVERYTHING (plus some) and the day flowed effortlessly as a result. Her eye for detail and decor made our day more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed! If you are looking for catering for your event at Saint Thomas Preservation Hall, I highly recommend The City Club; our guests could not stop talking about how amazing the food was!!
Teresa Sent on 03/30/2017

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
I don't believe if I can thank the staff enough, for how much I am in love with how well my wedding went. People always ask you what went wrong and I can say thanks to Heather working as my coordinator I do not know of any hiccups that happened. The venue was stunning, they switched the space flawlessly from ceremony and reception, and the staff was impeccable. My husband and I keep saying we wish we could do it again for how well everything went and would highly recommend this venue and staff for any event! Thank you soooo much to the amazing staff for an unforgettable day.
Rebecca Sent on 03/07/2017

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
If you can get the space for you wedding i would jump on it!!! I shopped around and nothing beats the space, the time you get, the location, and most of all the cost. the whole experience was great from the time i met with poppy to the big day itself.
Amber Sent on 11/02/2016

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
A must!!!! This venue is gorgeous and they left me with nothing to do on my end for the day of. They had everything set up just the way I wanted and it comes with tables and chairs. They allowed me to view the space multiple times throughout my engagement when I was planning. They are very helpful and respond very quickly to emails. I love this venue and would use it all over again. The bridal suite is so gorgeous and gave me and my girls the perfect spot to get ready.
User2687464 Sent on 07/15/2016

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
This was an amazing venue. Absolutely perfect.
Lisa Sent on 10/23/2015

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas was an absolutely stunning venue for my daughter's wedding! It was great being able to have the ceremony and reception there. There's a large room downstairs where the guests can mingle for cocktails and horsdoeuvres after the ceremony while the staff prepare for the reception. Heather, our day coordinator was awesome and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish!
Julie Sent on 10/07/2015

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
STPH was the venue for our reception and the "back-up plan" for our ceremony in case it rained and we couldn't have our ceremony on the beach. Unfortunately, it rained and rained, and we ended up needing our back-up plan, but we could not have had a better place for that. Although we had already decorated for the reception the morning of, we made a last minute call to switch the ceremony to the reception hall, a phone call to the management and some of my family and friends pulling together, they created the most beautiful ceremony I have ever seen. Tears flowed down my face as I walked in for the ceremony with my dad, and saw my groom along with family & friends. The former church was absolutely gorgeous. We did little to decorate, as I wanted to keep things simple and affordable - plus it's gorgeous already. We did splurge on the Edison lights from High Performance Lighting in Wilmington - who I highly recommend! They were the icing on the cake. The management switched over just after we booked, but all communication went smoothly, our contract was honored, and everything went perfect. All emails and phone calls were answered quickly, even the day of with the last minute switch. The access code worked great when we arrived the morning of to decorate, and it was clear it was freshly cleaned. We had a Sunday wedding so street parking was free, and the lack of parking was not an issue for us. 1 of the reasons we booked this venue was so we could have our own caterer and provide our own alcohol - which saved us a ton of money. The only drawback was you can't get in to decorate until the morning of, but we had an army of women who pulled together and decorating took us less than an hour because the STPH staff already had all tables and chairs set up the way we had requested. Everything about this venue was perfect! No one was disappointed the beach wedding had been cancelled because they were blown away by the beauty of STPH. Grateful & Loved everything about it!
Leah Sent on 06/03/2015

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely stunning and staff was great. Everything went great! The staff were great to work with as well (planning wise).
Ann-Marie Sent on 01/19/2015

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for a venue for both the ceremony and reception look no further. We loved using this venue for our wedding. Deedy was very easy to work with and answered every question we had. She even allowed us to visit numerous times so we could decide on table placement and also for our wedding rehearsal.

We had the place from 10am until the next morning if needed. They set up the seating for the ceremony and the place was spotless when we arrived.

The only complaint we could possibly has was the lack of parking and the city trying to ticket our guests while parked in designated St. Thomas spots. We got the tickets settled but it was a bit annoying.

Overall a great venue at a great price.
Taylor Sent on 12/11/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas Preservation Hall made my dream wedding an absolutely reality fairytale. Their staff was nothing but friendly and helpful. They set everything up in a beautiful and timely manner. Even when it unexpectedly rained and my cocktail hour had to be moved inside and downstairs, they were on it! While 2 men helped carry my dress and hold umbrellas over me in the rain! Great venue, great staff, great memories. My only suggestion would be to clearify times you need the venue. My wedding was from 5-10 on a Saturday (ceremony and reception, great place to have both!) and we had checked and there was nothing sunday so we assumed we could grab our last wedding supplies the next morning. We got there between 730-8am on Sunday and we were shocked to discover that the things we left were in the maids vans! They said we didn't get them out in time so they thought they could have them and we had no idea! Fortunately we stopped them in time to get it back but not the van that had ALL the leftovers from the cocktail hour and reception. Other than that, beautiful experience!
Macy Sent on 10/14/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Having our reception at Saint Thomas was like entering a beautiful dream. The historic look of the wood floors, huge brick walls, and giant stained glass windows made this venue romance heaven. Besides the tables and a few areas of decoration, there is not much needed here - the venue speaks for itself. What you pay for the time you receive is truly unbeatable, and on top of that they provide the chairs and tables! It was a great size for our 100 guests - incredibly intimate, which providing a large amount of space. Saint Thomas was more than we could have ever asked for. The Staff was also incredible - everything was set up the way we wanted, and they were so helpful and attentive through the planning process. HIGHLY recommend!!
Sarah Sent on 07/21/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful! Was absolutely perfect for our wedding!
Katy Sent on 01/06/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Hello, I am the Administrative Assistant for Christ Community Church, here in Wilmington, NC. For the last few years, our church has had the privilege of hosting our annual Leadership Appreciation Banquet at St. Thomas Preservation Hall. We have no intention of changing our location anytime soon as St. Thomas is rich in history, absolutely beautiful, and the management is a joy to work with! The facility is always clean, fully-equipped, flexible in design, caterers, etc. and one of the most reasonably priced venues in the area. Not to mention it is a perfectly central and safe location in Wilmington's quaint downtown. We highly recommend St. Thomas to any businesses, brides, and the like!
Kate Sent on 01/03/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
St. Thomas was the perfect venue for our autumn wedding. The light shining through the stained glass windows cast a beautiful glow in the main hall. The staff was extremely accommodating, and the new renovations to the lower level made for a comfortable atmosphere for my bridal party and guests. Thank you St. Thomas Preservation Hall for an evening more beautiful than I could have imagined!
User1492767 Sent on 01/02/2014

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas Preservation Hall was so easy to work with! They were very flexible and the venue was gorgeous. We are so glad we picked it!
Emily Sent on 11/10/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
My wedding at St. Thomas was lovely. The space downstairs for my bridesmaids and I to get ready was so nice and comfortable. This is a great place for a wedding and a reception. The pricing is reasonable, which was huge for us. I would highly recommend this venue to any brides in or near the Wilmington, Nc area.
User1332261 Sent on 09/16/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely stunning space! It was breathtaking and I am so glad that this is where we had our wedding and reception. The staff was very prompt and helpful. I was able to get ready there in comfort in the recently re-done bridal room. Love the recent upgrades that have been made.

Several of my friends have gotten married there and several are booked for this year. All of my guests still talk about how beautiful the space is.

I recently attended Courtyards and Cobblestones, a wedding vendor event downtown, and my entire group liked St. Thomas the best.

It has a church feeling which we really liked but it's also an empty space so you can make it whatever you want.
User1308981 Sent on 08/30/2013

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
What a lovely place to celebrate our daughter's big day! She wanted a beautiful setting that had some old vintage charm and this venue has it all. It was so nice to have the ceremony and reception at the same location. The main hall is so spacious and warm for all to watch them as they shared their vows. The turnaround room was wonderful for guest to go while the hall was transformed into the reception area. The balcony was great for the wedding party to make their entrances from and the Bride and Groom shared their first dance there allowing guest to watch and the couple to have a brief time together before the real dancing started. We were very pleased with this venue.
Amanda Sent on 06/04/2012

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
I used Saint Thomas Preservation Hall for both my ceremony and reception space. It was beautiful! Our guests could not stop raving about what an amazing space it was. The decor is wonderful and the space is so unique that minimal decoration is required. We were able to have the space for the entire day and decorate as we saw fit. We were also able to bring in any vendor of our choice and our own alcohol which was a cost saver. I would recommend this space to any bride. We were thrilled with it!
Catherine Sent on 03/14/2012

5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful place~The venue itself is beautiful, spacious, and perfect for both a wedding ceremony and the reception. I was nervous about the turn-around time converting the room from a wedding ceremony setup to a reception area but everything turned out perfectly.
Thank you for all that you did to make my daughter's day special. I would highly recommend Saint Thomas Preservation Hall to anyone that asked.
Chris Sent on 05/02/2017

4.9 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue with exceptional service. Heather and her entire team was more than accommodating and flexible for every one of our needs. We never felt like we were not being taken care of and Heather was always there keeping us on task and the bar stocked. The venue was perfect size and intimate for ~125 guests and the acoustics made it possible to speak with or without microphones. The venue and surrounding area provide great locations for wedding photos and is in an amazing location downtown which was walkable for a majority of our guests. We couldn't have been more happy with our experience with St. Thomas.
Stephanie Sent on 12/07/2015

4.9 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Very historic and so beautiful! I loved having my wedding here. It is classic, simple, elegant- all the things I wanted.
User2274329 Sent on 07/20/2015

4.9 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Saint Thomas Preservation Hall is beautiful! I live out of town and was unable to visit any of the Wilmington wedding venues before picking one. I picked STPH and honestly it is true to the photos. The rental hours are ideal and allow the wedding reception to last later than other venues. You can bring your own alcohol and choose your own vendors, which was important to us. I had read previous reviews and was worried about it being too hot (especially in late June), but if you keep the doors shut during the day then it isn't bad. The only downside was that Poppy was a bit difficult to get ahold of and didn't provide much help in terms of advice.
Jennifer Sent on 12/04/2014

4.9 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Great venue, and best bang for your buck in Wilmington!
User1093132 Sent on 03/10/2014

4.9 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
I went to a wedding 6 years ago at St. Thomas and swore I would get married there. That happened this Saturday. It is absolutely beautiful! The bridal ready room is perfect for the average size bridal party to hang out in all day. Didy and Adam were always friendly, helpful and accommodating. The bare bones of the location are stunning. I will say it can be pricey to rent, but being able to have ceremony and reception in one place and use it to get ready for the ENTIRE day, is totally worth it! Thank you thank you thank you!
Kate Sent on 11/10/2013

4.9 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4.5 out of 5 rating
St. Thomas Preservation Hall was a fabulous venue for my autumn wedding. The main hall is breathtaking and emanates historic charm. The staff was extremely helpful and really helped to make our special day perfect for us.
Brooke Sent on 04/29/2022

4.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  4 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Place!

My husband and I got married at St. Thomas Preservation Hall on March 25, 2022. It was an absolute dream!! The staff were very helpful and attentive if we had any questions. The place it’s self is perfection! It was everything we had ever dreamed of having. We had over 200 guest and it held all of our guest comfortably.
We throughly enjoyed this experience and were blessed with such a beautiful spot to get married and have our reception!
- +3 photos
Shae Sent on 06/06/2019

4.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue

Saint Thomas Preservation Hall was the best place I could have had my wedding in Wilmington, NC. Such a beautiful venue with great wedding coordinators who are on top of everything!
Brittany Sent on 07/20/2016

4.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
This venue was absolutely beautiful for my husband and I's recent wedding! We picked it because of it's unique beauty and it is seriously even more stunning in person! It was perfect for an indoor summer wedding and a great deal financially after researching close to a hundred venues around the southeast. (Not kidding!) My only reasons for not giving this a perfect review is sometimes the staff takes a little while to respond to emails. Also, we were told the City Club would be available for portraits included in rental price, then we were asked for a fee to take pictures there, then the inside was unavailable. Definitely use a day of coordinator and Heather Evans was incredible. Would highly highly recommend this venue for your big day!
Donna Sent on 03/31/2014

4.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue, the building has so much natural character, there isn't much of a need for extra decorations. A bit pricy, but it holds 200 people comfortably.
Laura Sent on 04/06/2013

4.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4 out of 5 rating
This place is AMAZING! It required little decoration due to it's character. Also, with the new renovations that they made it is more beautiful than ever! The only downfall is parking - though with it being downtown Wilmington you can't really complain.
Gwenn Sent on 06/13/2012

4.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4 out of 5 rating
We used St Tomas for my daughters wedding and reception. The staff was very friendly and helpful. St. Thomas is a beautiful church and a perfect setting for a wedding. I couldn't have ask for a more beautiful place. It is very unique and it doesn't need a lot of decorating. No matter how elobrate or simple you are planning for your wedding to be, you can't go wrong with this facility. I booked over a year in advance. The staff was very helpful when I needed to get in the building to do any measuring or just to look and get ideas. Their web site provided very helpful information with floor plans, measurments and pictures to look at during my planning process. They were available by phone or e-mail when I needed questions answered and were very detailed with their expectations of you as a renter.
Tricia Sent on 01/20/2009

4.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  4 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
I would definitely recommend St. Thomas , it is a beautiful old church, with a great history. Everyone I dealt with was very accomodating in meeting with us to see the church and plan out our event. We were married on New Years and it was one of the only venues we could stay past 12 to ring in the New Year. You can bring in your own caterers, help and liquor. We had our ceremony and recetion there and saved about 10,000.
User2186867 Sent on 03/15/2017

4.7 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4.5 out of 5 rating
St. Thomas was a beautiful venue for a great price! They had a great bridal suite downstairs for me and my bridesmaids to get ready in, a kitchen for the staff, and a cute balcony overlooking the main area to take some fun pictures with. They also had tables and chairs that they set up for us. I will say that since this venue is older, they were not very handicap-accessible so some of my older and/or wheelchair-bound guests had some difficulty getting to the bathrooms that were downstairs, but they said it didn't stop them from having a good time! Also, there was not a lot of parking, so guests had to pay at meters or parking decks, but that's the same for most places downtown. Overall it was definitely a great venue at a great price, right in the heart of beautiful downtown Wilmington!
Sara Sent on 04/25/2014

4.6 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4 out of 5 rating
This place is phenomenal!! We had our reception there and it was beautiful! The building is so beautiful alone, you don't have to do much with decorating. The access to get in or to go to the restroom isn't good, but that is the only downfall of the whole place, except parking, but that's downtown Wilmington. If you can deal with the slight downfalls, you will absolutely love this place and the staff, they are all so pleasant to deal with.
Jordan Sent on 07/09/2013

4.6 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  4 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4 out of 5 rating
St. Thomas is so beautiful and I am so glad we had our wedding ceremony and reception there! The people at St. Thomas were very helpful and professional. I would highly recommend using this venue for a wedding.
Natalie Sent on 07/05/2017

4.5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  3 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  5 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4.5 out of 5 rating
We loved this venue! It was absolutely beautiful for our ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour. Our guests really enjoyed being there!
Ashley Sent on 03/17/2009

4.5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  3.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  4 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
That place is beautiful!!! Good value for the money! You can use any caterer and bring your own alcohol!!! The only thing they need a website!!!
User2175149 Sent on 06/11/2015

4.4 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  4 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  4 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  4 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
My contract ended up between new managements of the venue. The new owners upheld my contract and they let me have the entire space, even though my previous contract was for only part of the venue. They did not rent out only part of it, so I ended up with the whole thing. I was really disappointed in their inability to allow me to complete my 40 minute rehearsal the day before. The space was rented out before, which I get but, I wish they could have arranged a small block for me. The space was large, but a real blank slate and needed decorations in the cocktail hour space. The ceremony space was beautiful. Brick and stain glass windows. They offered up-lighting for free.
Erin Sent on 07/14/2008

4.4 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  4 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  4 out of 5 rating
- Value
  4 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  5 out of 5 rating
We loved (and we've heard all of our guests did too, despite the heat!) our reception at St. Thomas Preservation Hall! The building itself is so decorative, as it used to be a church and is almost 200yrs old; from the almost floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows, the brick interior walls, to the old alter-turned-dance-floor, there wasn't much that needed to be done to "dress up" our reception for the event. Betty Anne Sanders was in charge of the rental and any questions, and she was constantly available on her cell phone and extremely helpful and understanding of the pre-wedding stresses.
My bridesmaids and my mother and I decorated the entire reception hall ourselves, and the staff at St. Thomas was more than helpful and flexible with the days and hours that we were able to access and start setting up the building (we ended up having access to it for the entire day before the wedding AND the wedding day!) and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience from start to finish!
Parking was easy for most of the guests and it's very close to most downtown hotels/places to stay. The A/C was pumping, but as it is an old building (and our wedding day happened to be the hottest in Wilmington history so far) the sun does come through those big beautiful windows and heat things up....however, no one let that stop them from truly enjoying themselves! There were no rules or restrictions on anything from drinks served, to music played, to decorations.
Book St. Thomas, it was perfect!
Rachel Sent on 02/27/2015

3.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  4 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  3 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  3 out of 5 rating
- Value
  5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4 out of 5 rating
St Thomas is an absolutely beautiful venue. For the price it is a great deal as you get the venue all day and tge space for brides to get ready is wonderful. I loved having my ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all in the same place. With that said, I did have a couple issues. They weren't very helpful in setting up a rehearsal time, and when we did finally reserve a time, we were told a week before the rehearsal that they had booked an event at the time of our rehearsal. This caused us to have to reschedule our dinner as well. Luckily we had gone with just a restaurant and not a rented space. The other issue I had, was that they set up a tour of the venue while I was getting ready and setting up. This was just a slight annoyance, but had I been in the process of getting dressed or if it were during the wedding, it would have been a huge issue for me. It also caused the couple there to tour some embarrassment. If you can deal with these small inconsiderations, it really is a beautiful venue at a great value.
Liz Sent on 07/24/2007

3.8 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  4 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  3 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  4 out of 5 rating
- Value
  4 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4 out of 5 rating
St. Thomas is a great option if you are looking for a church building and do not have access to one. They were very hard to get a hold of. There was work done on the flooring of the building the week of my wedding and they mentioned that as long as it didn't rain, it should be all done in time. Their lack of involvement was, at times, frustrating because I couldn't get my questions answered, but, at time, helpful because I just ended up doing what I wanted and they didn't care.
User2145541 Sent on 05/25/2015

3.5 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  3 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  3.5 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  4 out of 5 rating
- Value
  4.5 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  2.5 out of 5 rating
STPH is a beautiful place to get married. The building is so beautiful that there is little needed in decorations. As long as prices do not increase with the new ownership, this is the most affordable place to have a wedding and reception. The inclusion of tables and chairs make this even more affordable. Overall, this was a wonderful place for our wedding.

The only complaints we have would be related to a few changes that were made after we our original meeting. STPH was a non-profit when we originally signed our contract. It is under new ownership which meant some changes to what was originally available to our wedding party. There is no longer ANY parking available in the back or the driveway(I'm sorry, but the single concrete space by the door is not a parking space.). Even the caterers were surprised by the change. We weren't even allowed to take 10-15 minutes to unload decorations on the property. They had someone blocking the driveway and ready to give a ticket when unloading supplies. Despite what we were told, the parking is now for City Club employees only(this was obvious when they were leaving).

The original hardwood floors have been covered with laminate flooring which slightly changes the appearance and the overall charm of the historic building. We went in to do some measurements when the floors were being put in. I was told they were putting in new hardwood floors, but the boxes of flooring clearly stated laminate.

The bathrooms are downstairs, so if you have a family member who has mobility issues this will definitely be a problem. Neither one of my grandmothers could attend my wedding because getting up and down the stairs would have been very difficult...actually, it was impossible for them.
User1595683 Sent on 04/23/2014

2.6 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  0.5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  3 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  1 out of 5 rating
- Value
  4 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  4.5 out of 5 rating
The venue itself is beautiful, and kitchen accommodations are solid. There was, however, a major flaw in one of the venue directors.

The day of the wedding, she tried to be slick and gave THREE couples a tour when she thought no one was there, when the venue had been rented for the entire day. It was highly uncomfortable, as all of our dresses, shoes, purses, and photography were unsupervised in a building we thought would NOT be open to visitors. Eventually had to send a groomsmen out because she kept showing people around. By the time we got there, she was rude to the maid of honor, who was understandably upset that this woman had allowed strangers in when the couple had put forth their honest money to have the venue to themselves the entire day.

The lights from the wedding before had been left in the venue, and it was a hassle to take them down and store them where they wouldn't be seen or broken. Not sure if this is to be blamed on the previous couple or St. Thomas. However, it should be known.
User1588425 Sent on 04/17/2014

1.1 out of 5 rating
- Quality of service
  0.5 out of 5 rating
- Average response time
  1 out of 5 rating
- Professionalism
  1 out of 5 rating
- Value
  2 out of 5 rating
- Flexibility
  1 out of 5 rating
St. Thomas is beautiful, however the customer service is terrible. At first my wife and I were met by a nice lady named Dedee. When we were looking at possibly selecting the place she responded to all of our texts, phone calls, and emails. However approximately 1 month prior to the wedding we got responses from her several days to a week after pertinent questions were asked by my wife via email, text, or no response at all. Our wedding was during the NON-Wedding season so the venue was not being used on 2/21/14. We asked if we could move decorations into venue the day prior. Dedee sent my wife an email stating that we could move the decorations, but just not put them up. Two days before the wedding she tells my wife that we can't move anything inside and that we must have misunderstood. IT WAS written in an email, nothing to misunderstand when it is written out. I copied the email in case I saw her the day of the rehearsal. So then she says that she will let us move the stuff inside the day of the rehearsal after 4 pm. We were fine with that, until at 530 when the rehearsal is supposed to begin the pass code to the door that she gave us is wrong. So we could not get up with her and were delayed until my wife finally got up with a gentleman that returned our call. Then comes the day of the wedding. Dedee does not give us a heads up and shows the place to three different sets of people while my wife is getting ready downstairs. She does not even acknowledge my wife by saying hello, congratulations, not a word. Then some of the people begin to finger pick at some of the decorations and go into the rooms where the bride and bridesmaids were getting ready. Plus if you've heard the rumor that it gets warm in the venue, it's true. In the middle of February still had to jack the AC down. The venue is beautiful but I would not recommend it to anyone that wants to deal with even more stress in the crunch time of their wedding.

Message vendor

Message

First and last name

Phone number (Optional)

Location

Month

Year

Approx. Guest count

0-75 75-125 125-175 175+

By clicking "Send," you accept our Terms of use and agree to WeddingWire creating an account for you. Your messages may be monitored for quality, safety, and security according to our Acceptable Content Policy. See our Privacy Policy to learn how we handle your data.

Write a review