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Banquet Halls
$8650
Up to 200 guests
Facilities and Capacity
The Queen Wilmington can accommodate a maximum of 200 seated guests for a couple’s wedding celebration, including ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. The historic building features:
- Music Hall: With extra high ceilings, a stage, and a balcony area, this space can be arranged for ceremonies or receptions. Couples can marry on the stage or use it for a DJ, band, or dance floor.
- Olympia Room: This modern space, with white walls and hardwood floors, welcomes up to 200 guests. The large arched windows built into the brick wall add natural light and make a great frame for photographs.
Services Offered
The talented staff at The Queen Wilmington handles all the details, allowing couples to relax in getting-ready rooms on their wedding day. Services include:
- Bar and catering services
- Assistance with setup and cleanup
- An event planner to organize small details
- Preferred outside vendors allowed
- Street parking and nearby parking garage
- Venue-wide WiFi
Cuisine
Bartenders and chefs provide drinks and cuisine, with bartenders serving drinks at a cash, limited, or open bar. Drink options include house beer, liquor, wine, premium liquor, signature drinks, and specialty beer and wine. Following tastings, couples can choose their wedding menu items from one of The Queen’s preferred caterers, served in the following styles:
- Buffet
- Cocktail reception
- Dessert
- Family style
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Outside cake
- Plated
- Stations
History
Dating back to 1789, The Queen Wilmington was originally known as The Indian Queen Hotel. It held United States Freedom celebrations in 1797 and hosted famous guests, including Martin Van Buren in 1829. Renovated in 2011, it has become a state-of-the-art venue for concerts and weddings.
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What spaces are available for events?
The venue offers the Music Hall with high ceilings, a stage, and a balcony, as well as the Olympia Room with white walls, hardwood floors, and large arched windows.
What services are provided by the venue?
Services include bar and catering, setup and cleanup assistance, an event planner, and getting-ready rooms. The venue also allows preferred outside vendors.
What bar and catering options are available?
Bartenders can serve drinks at a cash, limited, or open bar, with options including house beer, liquor, wine, premium liquor, signature drinks, and specialty beer and wine. Catering styles include buffet, cocktail reception, dessert, family style, hors d’oeuvres, outside cake, plated, and stations.
How can I book a tour of The Queen Wilmington?
To book a tour, please contact The Queen Wilmington directly call their event coordinator (+1) 302-400-7020 or via email info@thequeenwilmington.com.
Can I bring my own vendors?
Yes, couples can bring their preferred outside vendors to the venue.