Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
Wedding venue in Wilmington, North Carolina
About Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens is a historic downtown Wilmington property built in 1770 on the site of the city’s first jail. Its acre includes a furnished Georgian house and colonial-style gardens with seven distinct areas, including an orchard, terrace gardens, a rose garden, kitchen and physic gardens, and a parterre garden. The gardens and courtyard are offered for private events, including weddings and receptions; rental access also includes the porches by exterior stairs, a catering kitchen, restrooms, and the Kidder Art Gallery. The property offers both outdoor and indoor event occupancy, with a stated limit of 100 people outside and 50 inside. Renters may use their own vendors, and limited quantities of tables and chairs are available to rent. Beer and wine are the only permitted alcohol. Bridal photography fees are waived for brides holding a wedding or reception at the property.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 100 guests
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens
- Website: burgwinwrighthouse.com
- Phone: (910) 762-0570
- Address: 224 Market Street
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