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THINGS TO DO
CLOUD 9
cloud 9 is a rooftop bar with one of the best views of downtown wilmington and the cape fear river! this is a great place for drinks and a quick bite!
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BREWERY
a great contemporary brew pub serving a variety of craft beers, dinner and brunch!
OCEANIC
this is a great high end option located on wrightsville beach especially for seafood lovers! the bride and groom celebrated their engagement here with dinner on the pier! the view is to die for!
TOWER 7
fish tacos and other baja inspired mexican food! the groom is a huge fan of the frozen peach margaritas!
ANNE BONNY'S
anne bonny's is a floating barge restaurant on the cape fear river! they had many dates here while watching the sunset on the river. definitely a top favorite for the bride and groom!
KILWINS
kilwins is home to homemade ice cream, fudge, waffle cones and more! if you find yourself in downtown wilmington, this is definitely the place for a sweet treat. take it with you and head down to the riverwalk for a stroll!
SUNDAYS
this is one of the first places in wrightsville beach that jessica and nicholas fell in love with because you can drink your coffee with an oceanfront view! it is also located right above a surf shop! the bride recommends an iced oat milk latte!
BESPOKE COFFEE
a lovely coffee shop in downtown wilmington! the groom recommends a hot vanilla latte!
FAMOUS TOASTERY
you will feel right at home at this adorable breakfast spot! the menu has something for everyone and it definitely never disappoints. the groom recommends their eggs benedict!
JOHNNY LUKES
the bride and groom recommend eating out on their rooftop seating area! it’s a beautiful place to grab some delicious dinner and watch the sunset!
AIRLIE GARDENS
airlie gardens is a historic public garden filled with azaleas, plants, oak trees, walking trails, freshwater lakes, trellises, and a butterfly garden. the bride and groom explored airlie one day and happened to be two of the only ones there. of course they took full advantage of the opportunity and had a magical mini photoshoot!
GREENFIELD LAKE
this lake is located near the first place we lived at in wilmington! there is a paved pathway around the entire lake which is great for walking and biking and they offer paddle boats and kayaks for you to rent. you may even see some alligators!
DOWNTOWN BIKE RENTALS
downtown wilmington has so much to see and you are able to do so on a bike if you prefer! there are numerous bike rental shops in the area!
BEACH BIKE RENTALS
take a bike ride on the beach along the water! there are numerous bike rental shops in the area that offer fat tire bikes and even electric bikes as well!
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
wrightsville beach is a 4 mile long beach and has to have some of the most beautiful water on the east coast. the bride and groom spent countless days at wrightsville beach. their favorite thing to do was to go swimming and boogie boarding at sunset!