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Weddings

At Brooklyn Arts Center and The Annex, we do perfect weddings.

In our church built in 1888 with 60-foot cathedral ceilings, we include our recently updated and historic Manse house bridal or groom’s suite, spacious private courtyard and beautiful balcony with huge, one-of-a-kind picturesque window. For our Annex built in 1910, you get two elegant floors for your wedding including our four-room Annex bridal or groom’s suite. You get the facilities from 9 a.m. until midnight. All street parking is free and we lease a nearby lot to accommodate all your guests.


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The Church and Manse Suite Wedding Venue at Brooklyn Arts Center

Church + Manse Suite

Our breathtaking two-story historic church features original stained glass and two-story windows and can accommodate up to 250 guests, while our Manse Suite serves as a full bridal suite.  More Info »

The Annex and 1910 Suite Wedding Venue at Brooklyn Arts Center

The Annex + 1910 Suite

Located in a 1910 schoolhouse connected to and directly behind the main church, the Annex features a beautiful cocktail lounge and small stage along with an elegant bridal suite. More Info »

The Courtyard Wedding Venue at Brooklyn Arts Center

Courtyard

Located behind the manse is our beautiful courtyard area. The courtyard is a large, fenced, private garden that can host up to 250 guests for a ceremony or cocktail hour. More Info »

The Bell Tower and Tasting Room Wedding Venue at Brooklyn Arts Center

Bell Tower Tasting Room

Nestled in the south tower of our church balcony sits this exciting new private bourbon bar, a perfect addition to your wedding or the ideal setting for your corporate or team-building event. More Info »

In 2021, we commissioned local artist and longtime In 2021, we commissioned local artist and longtime friend of the BAC @vanhoutmichael to do a wire sculpture of the church building. The massive 7’ x 10’ piece is now on display in the stairwell of The Annex. 🖼️ 
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We often get asked… Why is there a small piece o We often get asked… Why is there a small piece of glass in that door going into the church sanctuary? Our answer is… Back when we were a church, this piece of glass would had assisted anyone trying to find a seat in the middle of a service. 💺 
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Can a cake be too pretty to cut into?? Nah never!! Can a cake be too pretty to cut into?? Nah never!! 🤣🤣
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We are super excited about what’s happening righ We are super excited about what’s happening right here in the Brooklyn Arts District! Per the article in Port City Daily, “The Wilmington City Council approved a resolution Tuesday supporting the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s federal submission to identify Raleigh to Wilmington as a future rail corridor.” If all goes as plan, we will one day see passenger rail between Wilmington and Raleigh. For more information, check out the article in @portcitydaily 🚂 🙌🏻 
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Built in 1910, The Annex served as the Sunday Scho Built in 1910, The Annex served as the Sunday School classrooms on the first floor and the memorial auditorium on the second floor. Today, the Sunday School classrooms have been repurposed into bridal suites and green room spaces. The auditorium can easily accommodate 120 guests seated or more in a cocktail configuration. 
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Our bridal suites in The Annex served as the Sunda Our bridal suites in The Annex served as the Sunday school classrooms in 1910. Today, we provide all of the comforts of home while getting ready for one of the biggest days of your life. 
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