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Castle Gardens ILM
5 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue near Wilmington, North Carolina
Plan your visit
- Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Location based near Wilmington, NC — the castle shares the exact address when you book a tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (877) 732-2785
- Website castlegardensilm.com — most castles book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
What couples say again and again
“Dex did a wonderful job for my father’s funeral reception - beautiful display and absolutely wonderful food, both in selection and taste, as well as presentation.”
“Her food is amazing and I highly recommend Dex and Castle Gardens ILM for your event!”
“Castle Gardens ILM provided excellent service and professionalism for our Bloom, Girl & Dream Big Garden Party for Southeastern Community College Educational Talent Search event.”
From the reviews
Dex and her team with Castle Garden ILM know how to host a party! The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. She pays attention to details to make everything perfect.
Castle Gardens ILM provided excellent service and professionalism for our Bloom, Girl & Dream Big Garden Party for Southeastern Community College Educational Talent Search event. The food selection, display, and taste were 10/10.
I called Castle Gardens ILM with a last minute request for a team function and boy was it worth it. They were able to provide us with a spectator feast of all kinds of finger foods and drinks. The entire team was amazed and completely loved the meal.
I know nothing about decorating and was very fortunate to find someone comfortable doing elaborate weddings who added a perfect touch of elegance to a 75th birthday bash. Many of the guests went out of their way to complement me about the whole feel in the room. Set up and take down was smooth.
Getting married at Castle Gardens ILM
A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Castle Gardens ILM doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what’s open in your season before you leave.
Galas & corporate events at Castle Gardens ILM
Reviews and the castle's own info mention galas, corporate events, or private parties at Castle Gardens ILM — castle venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.