Travel
Flight
Wilmington Airport
Wilmington Airport (ILM) is the closest airport for those flying in our our big day!
Travel Note
Accommodation Recommendations
Our wedding's venue, Cape Fear Country Club, is located centrally in Wilmington with accommodation options to suit all guests' preferences. Downtown Wilmington is less than 10 minutes away, Wrightsville Beach is less than 20 minutes away & Carolina Beach (our home base) is less than 30 minutes away. We have secured room blocks in multiple locations for your consideration and convenience, as well as recommended additional hotels for individual reservations below. Airbnbs & VRBOs are also plentiful in the area! For those interested in making your trip a beach vacation at a surrounding beach/island, rental options are generally more available and afforable than hotel rooms. If you have any questions about a rental location, please reach out directly to Elizabeth or Steven.
Hotel
Hampton Inn Wilmington Downtown
We have a room block with rate of $214 (King) and $219 (Queens). Book before 7/3 via the link below or call the hotel at (910) 251-3930 and mention the Earle Douglas wedding with group code EDW. Parking is $25 per night + taxes. This hotel is located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, just two streets from the Riverfront. It is a 7 minute walk to where we are hosting our Welcome Party on Friday night, and a 10 minute drive to our wedding venue. *Rooms are first come, first serve.
Discount Code - EDW
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Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
This is a downtown Wilmington hotel located along the river with newly upgraded rooms, and is home to a popular waterfront restaurant (Board & Barrel). It is a 6 minute walk to where we are hosting our Welcome Party Friday night, and a 10 minute drive to our wedding venue.
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Hampton Inn Wilmington-Medical Park
We have a room block with rate of $169 for all room types. Please book before 6/21 by calling the hotel directly at (910) 796-8881 and mentioning the Earle-Douglas wedding block, or via the link below to book online. This hotel is located just outside of downtown Wilmington, and would be suitable for those looking to stay a bit removed from the hustle & bustle of downtown while also being within close driving distance. It is within 10 minutes of downtown, and within 8 minutes from our wedding venue. *Rooms are first come, first serve.
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Front Street Inn
This is a quaint inn with unique, cozy rooms located on Front Street right across from the Riverwalk. It is within 4 blocks walking distance of where we are having the Welcome Party on Friday night and also a 5 minute drive to our wedding venue.
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Staybridge Suites Wilmington - Wrightsville Beach
We have a room block with rate of $169 for all room types. **For this hotel, a 2 night minimum is required.** Book before 7/3 by calling the hotel at 910-239-9975 and mentioning the "Earle - Douglas Wedding Block." This hotel is located more centrally in Wilmington - it is a 10 minute drive downtown, a 10 minute drive to our wedding venue and also 10 minutes from Wrightsville Beach! *Rooms are first come, first serve.
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Courtyard Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
This is a downtown hotel located on Second street within walking distance of the Riverwalk. It is a 5 minute walk to where we are hosting our Welcome Party on Friday night and an 8 minute drive to our wedding venue!
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Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
This is a trendy and fun hotel in downtown Wilmington, within a 10 minute walk of where we will be hosting our Welcome Party on Friday night and also a less than 10 minute drive from our wedding venue. Check out the view from the aView Rooftop Bistro if you stay here!
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
This is an upscale downtown Wilmington hotel overlooking the river. It is half a mile from where we are hosting the Welcome Party on Friday and within 10 minutes from our wedding venue. Check out the Cloud9 rooftop bar if you stay here!
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wilmington Mayfaire
We have a room block of $159 for all room types. There is a 2 night minimum stay. Book before 7/3 either online via the link below or by calling the hotel directly at (910) 239-9975 and mentioning the “Earle-Douglas wedding” and group code DOW. This hotel is the best option for those looking to visit or stay close towards Wrightsville Beach while also having plentiful restaurant and shopping options - it is located within the Mayfaire center, 8 minutes from the Wrightsville Beach entrance. It is 20 minutes from our wedding venue. *Block rooms are first come, first serve.
Discount Code - DOW