Wedding Planning
The Ultimate 90-Day Wedding Checklist
Stay organized with our ultimate guide. Learn what every couple should finalize before the big day arrives.
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Realistic Budget for a 100-Person Wedding
A simple, realistic wedding budget guide for planning a 100-guest celebration in Wrightsville NC.
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Stress-Free All-Inclusive Destination Weddings
Discover why destination brides choose Castle Gardens ILM for all-inclusive wedding planning and catering.
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Azalea Festival Garden Party Catering
Elevate your Azalea Festival event with all-inclusive luxury catering, gather boards, and custom decor.
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Caribbean and Seafood Catering Menus
Bold Caribbean flavors and coastal seafood catering featuring jerk chicken and Bahamian conch fritters.
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The Perfect Fit for Destination Brides
How we help destination brides planning weddings in the Cape Fear region with turn-key logistics.
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Dinner Cruise & Yacht Catering
Bring Caribbean and seafood catering to the water with Sip, Savor & Sail dinner cruises in Wilmington.
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Premium Drop-Off Catering
No staff, all excellence. Premium drop-off catering for corporate events, repasses, and celebrations.
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Elegant Catering & Event Planning
Elevated events made easy with custom menus, refined presentation, event design, and coordination.
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Elevated Brunch Catering
The Hello Sunshine Experience featuring shrimp and grits, chicken & waffles, and charcuterie displays.
Read Article →Exclusive Dinners
Luxury Private Dinner Party Catering
Host an exclusive, stress-free dinner party in Landfall with high-end menus and custom tablescapes.
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Why Come to Castle Gardens ILM First
Learn why we should be your first call for catering, décor, budget planning, and day-of coordination.
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What Do the Groom's Parents Usually Pay For?
A simple guide to wedding cost splits and rehearsal dinner catering near Brunswick Forest NC.
Read Article →Seasonal Catering
Elevated Holiday Catering in Wilmington NC
Custom traditional menus and heavy hors d'oeuvres for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve.
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Castle Gardens ILM’s Mac & Cheese Showdown
Handcrafted comfort food and Southern flavor at the annual competition in Carolina Beach NC.
Read Article →Corporate Catering
Professional Delivery-Only Catering
Polished, professional, delivery-only catering in Wilmington NC for corporate meetings, office lunches, and Lunch & Learns.
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Plan the Perfect Luxury Tea Party
Whimsical decor, gather & graze boards, and turn-key planning for elegant tea parties in Wilmington.
Read Article →Meet Chef Dex
Chef Dex: Luxury Event Caterer & Planner
Meet the creative force behind Castle Gardens ILM's all-inclusive, turn-key event experiences.
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Tiffany & Tea: An Elegant Evening
Join us for fine tea, wine, charcuterie, and vintage charm at Azalea Antiques in Wilmington NC.
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Conch Fritters & Coastal Wines Aboard the USS NC
Serving golden Bahamian conch fritters with coastal wine pairings for the Taste of NC event.
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