Wrightsville Manor is one of the top rated wedding venues in Wilmington, North Carolina. And it’s booked out so far in advance for a REASON. It’s located just a couple minutes’ drive from Wrightsville Beach, which makes it the perfect location for your family and friends to come stay at the beach for a long weekend. It’s got everything on one property: a bridal suite, your choice of indoor or outdoor locations for the ceremony and reception. It’s got perfectly manicured lawns, gorgeous giant oak trees with Spanish moss hanging down, palm trees, it’s like a little secluded tropical paradise. It makes for the perfect photo backdrop, no matter what kind of light is coming through that day, each side of the building itself offers gorgeous photo spots, too. It’s definitely one of my favorite places to work a wedding.

Caroline and Mitch got married on an absolutely perfect October day. It was warm, but not too warm, it was sunny, but not so much it inhibited our photos. Their families were so happy to be there, so happy for this union, and so kind to me. Their SWEET dog, Doug, made an appearance, and he was quite the hit. Everyone loves Doug, me included. He even wore a vest to dress up for his parents! Caroline and Mitch are some of the kindest people I’ve ever gotten to work with. So gentle, so sweet, but then they also knew how to get down on the dance floor! What a fun day! We had the best vendor team to bring everything together, and I just LOVED their reception setup.

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Venue: Wrightsville Manor

Planner: Social Butterfly Events

Florist: FauxReal Florals

Desserts: Publix

Rentals: Party Suppliers

Dress: White of Raleigh

HMUA: Beauty Crew Mobile

DJ: Active Entertainment (Matt)

Catering: Middle of the Island

Invitations: Zola

Ring: Reeds Jewelers

Seating Chart/Signage: @fleurdeboisart

Ukeleles: Esty shop TideandTuneStudio

Doggie ‘fit: @handsomehoundfashion