Stay
Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
This is the closest hotel to the wedding venue, about a 3 minute drive. It is also located right before the bridge to enter the beach area of town. The "cut-off" date for booking is July 11th. All guests will need to make their reservations by this date in order to receive the discounted group rate. Please click "View" to use the link for booking. You may also call Hampton Inn and use the booking name: Cawthon/Drake Wedding
Hotel
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
This hotel is located in Downtown Wilmington, and where we will be having the welcome drinks. This is about 20 minutes from the wedding venue, and transportation will be provided to shuttle guest to and from the venue. The "cut-off" date for booking is July 15th, 5PM EST. All guests will need to make their reservations by this date in order to receive the discounted group rate. Please click "View" to use the link for booking. You may also call Marriott Reservations Department, and use the booking name: Cawthon/Drake Wedding
Shuttle
Azalea Limo
August 16, 2025 4:15 pm
1st stop: Pick up at Aloft Hotel @ 4:15 PM 2nd stop: Pick up at Hampton Inn @5:05 PM 3rd stop: Drop off at Hampton Inn @ 10:45 PM 4th stop: Drop off at Aloft Hotel @11:15 PM
Travel Note
Additional "Stay" Options
-Blockade runner resort (beach side) -Lumina resort (beach side) -Spring Hill suite Mayfaire -Embassy suites (downtown) -Best western (downtown) -Hotel Ballast (downtown) -Tru by Hilton -Homewood suites -Hilton garden inn You can also check Airbnb and Vrbo
Travel Note
Good Eats
-Origins -Kipos -Benny's Pizza -Dockside -Cargo District restaurants
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Things To Do
-Enjoy the beach! -Do a sunset sail tour -Stroll down Riverwalk -Explore the battleship -Visit Airlie Gardens