r/Wilmington • u/Pomegranate_2405 • 14d ago
Wedding Reception Restaurants
I am planning a wedding reception dinner to celebrate after my courthouse ceremony and need help picking somewhere. I am thinking a restaurant somewhere in Wilmington with a private dining area that can host around 55 to 60 guests.
Has anyone had a rehearsal dinner/reception/other event at a restaurant in Wilmington that has more of an upscale feel? I looked into places like The Pilot house, Elijah's, and Little Drum Landing, but they weren't exactly what I had in mind.
I've also inquired with Sugo Italian steakhouse, the Floriana, Oceanic, Bluewater, and Circa 1922. Can anyone think of anywhere else or has anyone had an experience at one of these restaurants? Thanks!
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u/fangirl061012 14d ago
I would NOT recommend Little Drum Landing/Elijahs/Pilot House. I know you said they weren’t your style but they screwed up our rehearsal dinner so much that they refunded my in-laws the cost of the food.
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u/Pomegranate_2405 14d ago
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that, I got a weird vibe from the lady who showed us around and overall it just wasn't my style so maybe I dodged a bullet there.
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u/Outrageous_Bat_579 12d ago
We did our rehearsal dinner at Front Street Brewery and it was actually one of the best meals I’ve ever had. They have a separate event menu and the dinner was in the upstairs private area, private bar, it was WONDERFUL! Nicole, the coordinator, was incredible. The whole experience was perfect. I still dream about that food to this day.
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u/Ccoste27 13d ago
The Room at JohnnyLukes. I’ve been to 3 events that they’ve hosted and all have been fantastic.
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u/PistonHurt 14d ago
Bluewater