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Little Drum Landing

4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Wilmington, North Carolina · 2.8 mi to the beach

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Venue for weddings and other events with waterfront views and sunset views.

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 2.8 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Phone +1 910-515-5292
  • Website littledrumlanding.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

2 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Little Drum Landing and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🪵 Boardwalk Beach Access

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 65 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 10 mentions

“The food was fabulous, the scenery was beautiful and the evening was magically.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 5 mentions

“Additionally, the staff were *super* helpful, both in the planning stages and the execution of the event.”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“From start to finish, the event was seamless and beautifully organized.”

📋 flawless coordination 2 mentions

“The coordinators patiently answered all of my many questions in the months leading up to the big day, which gave us so much peace of mind.”

From the reviews

I cannot express enough gratitude to Little Drum Landing for saving my wedding. After planning for two years, I was devastated when our original venue in Asheville fell through due to Hurricane Helene. Little Drum Landing stepped in and made our special day even more magical than we could have imagined.

★★★★★ — Amber, Nov 2024

I recently had my wedding at Riverwalk Landing and it could not of been more perfect! The staff was amazing in every way. I mostly spoke with Lindsey, who helped me with any need I had! The food was fabulous, the scenery was beautiful and the evening was magically.

★★★★★ — Erica, Jun 2019

Great wedding venue for a small wedding! We photographed Jay & Katrina's wedding here and it was awesome. You are right on the water in the heart of downtown Wilmington. The sunset is beautiful!

★★★★★ — Keepsake, May 2018

Great views and especially at sunset! Lots of local small business and some very good restaurants that are right on the riverwalk. Perfect for a couple or someone interested in photography.

★★★★★ — Chadrick, Apr 2017

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Getting married at Little Drum Landing

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.