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Friday November 1, 2024
Wilmington, NC, USA
220 days 10 hrs 6 mins ago
Schedule
Travel + Things to Do
Getting In
Wilmington Airport (ILM) is the closest option. If flight prices are looking too expensive, you can also check out the Myrtle Beach airport which is about an hour and a half drive to Wilmington.
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel
This hotel offers oceanfront and soundfront rooms right on Wrightsville Beach. We have a 3 night room block from 10/31 - 11/3, but you can also choose to stay from 10/31 - 11/2. Oceanfront rooms are priced at $219/night and harborfront rooms at $199/night. To book, call the number listed and ask for the Crerar Eberhardt wedding.
Group Code: CEW
Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington/Mayfaire, NC, Swan Mill Road, Wilmington, NC, USA
This hotel is in a great pedestrian shopping area called Mayfaire with plenty of dining options and is close to the venue. Our room block is two nights (10/31-11/2) with rates ranging from $172 to $182 per night. To book via our room block, please use this link: hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/niaandchriseberhardtwedding/
Airbnbs: Wrightsville Beach
November is the off-season in Wrightsville Beach, so there will likely be great Airbnb and beach house rental availability at reasonable rates.
Our Favorite Restaurants
Things to do in Wrightsville Beach / Wilmington
Beach Bars - a great strip of bars in the main drag. We recommend Jimmy's, Lagerheads, and Jerry Allen's
Tidbits
How did you first meet?
When Chris moved back to Wilmington for work, Chris and Nia ran into each other on Nia's 21st birthday at a classy bar called Red Dog's. Chris had an unusual way of making a lasting impression that night: Chris invented a secret handshake with Nia outside of a pizza shop. Shockingly, that handshake was all it took to have Nia asking "who was that guy" the next day.
Who made the first move? How?
It was actually Nia! After running into each other at the bar, Nia asked around mutual friends if Chris was single and started to try to plan another way for them to see each other. Chris was stoked.
Who's going to take out the trash?
Chris. He's a professional. Ask him about GarbageGo at the wedding ;)
What was your most memorable date?
In Nice, we ate a waterfront dinner at a truly incredible restaurant that was built onto a cliff. What we didn't know is that it was Bastille Day. So, when the sun went down, we were surprised by one of the more beautiful fireworks displays of our lives. The environment + food + that surprise was super memorable.
What's your favorite activity together?
There is nothing we love more than putting on some good music (DJ Chris), making a meal together (Chef Nia) with a glass of wine in hand and candles burning, sitting at the small table in our apartment to eat, and then plopping on the couch afterward for a nice movie.
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Coming Soon
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
The one that sticks out to us the most is a dinner in Venice. The restaurant was owned by husband (who was the host/server/bartender) and wife (the chef), and it was such an incredible combination of great food and warm service. It didn't hurt that our table looked out of an arched window into a canal.
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
This past summer we spent 10 days in Italy with stops in Venice, Bologna, Milan, and Lake Como.
We’re on the same page about
Whether it's an easy conversation or a hard one, we are very intentional about respectful, open, and honest communication.
Wedding Party
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by September 15th, so we can have an accurate headcount.
Are kids welcome?
As much as we love your little ones, we will not be including them in the ceremony or reception.
What will the weather be like?
The historical averages for November 1st in Wilmington, NC are:
- High of 70 degrees Fahrenheit
- Low of 51 degrees Fahrenheit
The ceremony will be outdoors (weather permitting), so definitely plan on bringing a warmer layering option in case it leans cold.
Where should I park?
There is plenty of parking at the venue if you plan on driving, but we will also have shuttles going to and from the hotels.
What should I wear?
Our dress code is formal. See this guide for help: www.theknot.com/content/formal-wedding-attire
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
Our wedding ceremony is completely outdoors. Our cocktail hour will be outdoors, but there will also be a large tent. The reception is indoors.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos during cocktail hour and reception.
However, please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.
Is there transportation being provided between reception and hotels?
Yes. The shuttles will leave from the venue back to the hotels at:
1. Early trip - 8 PM
2. End of reception - 9:45 PM
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who insist, we've put together a wish-list to help you out.