The Elia: wedding venue details and pricing status.

Active downtown Wilmington wedding and event venue at 254 N. Front Street. It is a distinct venue offering venue-only and all-inclusive wedding options.

Pricing statusPublic pricing details found

Published 2027 venue-only rates are $4,500 Monday-Thursday, $6,000 Friday, $6,500 off-season Saturday, and $7,500 Saturday for the listed peak months, plus 7% tax and 15% service fee; bar packages start at $30 per person. Published 2027 all-inclusive rates are $19,000 Monday-Thursday, $20,500 Friday, and $22,500 Saturday for 75 guests, with additional guests at $115 each, plus 7% tax and 15% service fee.

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What the public source confirms

Capacity
The Elia advertises more than 7,000 square feet of open-plan space for up to 175 guests.Open supporting official source ↗
Venue Only Inclusions
The venue-only package includes full-day access, two preparation suites, a venue director, tables, chairs, linens, lounge furniture, ceiling draping, and setup and breakdown of in-house items.Open supporting official source ↗
Alcohol
For venue-only weddings, alcohol service must use The Elia's in-house bar program; outside alcohol is not allowed.Open supporting official source ↗
Planner Requirement
The venue-only package requires a wedding planner selected from the venue's approved list; the all-inclusive package includes a coordinator.Open supporting official source ↗

Capacity information

The official site says the open-plan venue has more than 7,000 square feet and can host up to 175 guests.

What still needs confirmation

Rates for 2026 event dates
Deposit, payment schedule, cancellation, damage, overtime, and insurance terms
Exact definition of off-season Saturday outside the listed peak months
Final all-in cost after upgrades and optional vendors

Official sources reviewed

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