Best of Wilmington 2026 - Weddings & Events 

Airlie Gardens is one of the most iconic spots in Wilmington, where live oaks draped in Spanish moss and seasonal blooms leave visitors and locals in awe year after year. More than a century after Sarah and Pembroke Jones imagined the estate, its gardens remain one of the city’s most memorable backdrops with several events of its own worth adding to your calendar. 

These vendors understand how much setting matters. We’ve seen that artistry up close at Mother of Wild, where owner Alyssa Ait described flowers less as decoration than expression. “Every piece that we send out the door is an art piece,” she said. And, for Kickstand Events, owner Courtney Stone, the work is just as much about meaning as beauty. After 16 years in the industry, she says a wedding is “not just a big party,” but a celebration that brings families together with “real meaning and depth.” 

Best Bridal Store & Best Formal Wear
Camilles
camilleswilmington.com

Best Event Planner
Kickstand Events
kickstandevents.com

Best Event Venue
Airlie Gardens
airliegardens.org

Best Florist
Mother of Wild, a Flower House & Event Co.
motherofwildflowerhouse.com