Sydney & John
Sights & Sounds
Discover & Explore: Our Favorites
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Airlie Gardens
Our first-ever road trip started here! Open from 9am-4:30pm, enjoy and explore the beautiful gardens surrounded by live oaks, camellias, and a butterfly house.
Battleship North Carolina
Explore Battleship North Carolina found anchored along the river!
Market Street
Market Street offers a variety of local shops, restaurants, and bars to enjoy at any time— only two blocks from the venue.
North Carolina Aquarium, Fort Fisher
We loved saying hi to the sea otters and marine life! Conveniently located next to beach access.
Riverlights
Visit a quaint new development with shops, a brisk scenic boardwalk along the Cape Fear River lined with live oaks, and a stylish indoor-outdoor bar (Smoke on the Water).
Wrightsville Beach
Enjoy the day on the sand in Wrightsville. To ensure convenient parking and a quieter stretch of sand, we recommend arriving early and using Public Beach Access #4, which offers restrooms and outdoor showers. Hourly and daily parking rates apply. An address closest to Access #4 is: 2354 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
“The Loop”
Wrightsville is famous for its walking and running trail around the island known as "The Loop”. See downtown Wrightsville Beach, the park, and the Intracoastal Waterway from this great 2.5 mile path.
Plates & Pours
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Blueberry Grill
Great brunch spot with grilled blueberry muffins and mimosas!
Concorde Espresso Bar
On a date night out, we shared an espresso martini flight around the fire. Just a block from our venue, reserve a time to experience!
Dram Yard
This intimate and upscale restaurant is just steps from our venue-- perfect for a relaxed dinner or a late-morning meal after a night out downtown.
Floriana Wilmington
Our favorite restaurant is conveniently located just a short distance from our venue. We highly recommend making a reservation and requesting balcony seating to enjoy a beautiful view of the river, downtown, and the battleship. Please note that balcony seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we encourage to arrive 20-30 minutes before your reservation to be placed on a balcony waitlist.
Hidden Grounds Coffee
Off the corner from our venue, enjoy a coffee or pastry at this dinosaur-themed shop with outdoor seating.
Indochine Restaurant
One of our favorite food experiences was at Indochine-- a Thai-Vietnamese cuisine. Portions are generous and easily shared between two people. Dining in their outdoor area is a must—it’s a beautiful setting that enhances the whole experience. Please note that outdoor seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and tends to fill up quickly as evening hours approach.
Seabird
After touring and booking our venue, we celebrated by going to this local restaurant! Seabird offers upscale, fresh seafood dishes for brunch, dinner, and cocktails.