Zatha & Matthew
Ceremony & Reception
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Ceremony
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1 Battleship Road Northeast, Wilmington, NC 28401
Black Tie Optional -- weather can be breezy, historical average temperature for May 5 is 68F
Plan to come early to tour the Battleship at your leisure! Admission for our ceremony is free. There is plenty of free parking on site, and it is a short drive to the reception at the Ironclad Brewery just across the river (3.1 miles).
Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
115 North 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Plan to head over to the Brewery immediately after the ceremony for Cocktail Hour while the wedding party has formal photos taken at the Battleship. The wedding party will join you there at the Ironclad by 7:00 pm. A parking garage is located just across the street (first hour is free, $1 per hour thereafter, maximum $8). The Ironclad Brewery painstakingly revitalized this historic building dating back to 1925 in the city's downtown. While all of the utilities within the building had to be replaced, the interior brick walls and roof have been kept intact. The second story wood flooring that was installed in the mid-twentieth century when the building was used as an automotive repair shop was removed piece by piece. The wood was then planed and reused within the brewery. With open seating, most guests can find a seat on the second floor for buffet/stations dinner. There is no elevator so please let us know if you need assistance with the stairs or to be seated downstairs.
Reception
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
115 North 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Black Tie Optional
After Cocktail Hour, the wedding party will join you at the Brewery for the reception with more drinking, a marvelous Mexican Buffet/Stations, dancing, and fun! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available for those who request it. We know who some of you are! But please let us know via any of the contacts on your wedding invitation (OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS) or on this website under the RSVP section if you would like to be assured a meal you can enjoy!