Author: 128 South - Bakery 105 Events

128 South and Bakery 105 are two uniquely appointed and historic event venues located in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina on the banks of the Cape Fear River. Both venues include indoor and outdoor spaces and modern amenities set against historic backdrops. Our venues are ideally suited for: wedding reception, luncheons, bridal or baby showers, business meetings, product presentations, product launch events, corporate dinners, professional association meetings, retirement parties, holiday parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties, art or fashion shows, etc. In 2016 we added The Cottage on Orange Street - A Bridal Suite available for daily rental. And, adjacent to 128 South you will find Stemmerman's Inn. Stemmerman's accommodations are charming, spacious, and cozy. We provide the venues as well as full-service catering and event planning services. We guarantee your next event will be truly memorable.

Gifting For The Guys

When it comes to guys and weddings, there is definitely an under-fulfilled niche in the market. Whatever the reason for the industry miss, I can tell you from a wedding pro POV there is a growing trend of groom involvement in the wedding planning experience. In short, we are seeing a swift exit of the… Read More

5 Tips For Picking A Wedding Date

Hooray! You found yourself a real keeper, and now it’s time to choose your wedding date. While it may be tempting to rush down the aisle with your Prince (or Princess) Charming, you might want to pump the breaks and consider all of your options first. It turns out, couples choose their wedding date for… Read More

How to be the Perfect Bridesmaid

Being asked to be a bridesmaid is a big deal. It’s exciting to have a role in someone’s wedding and be there for the whole ride! But having this role comes with a lot of preparation, organization, and responsibility. Once the excitement starts to wear off from being asked to be in the wedding, you’ll… Read More

Perfect Presents for the Wedding Party

Planning a wedding comes with sooo many decisions. The venue, photographer, what to eat, the dress, who sits where, shoes…attendants. (Eeek!) And, a great bridal party can be a game changer in the months leading up to the wedding as well as the wedding day itself. These folks have special meaning to you and your… Read More

5 Ways Modern Relationships Are Impacting How We Propose

With engagement season right around the corner, we thought it would be fun to take a look at how the evolution of modern relationships has impacted the way proposals are being done. From splitting the cost of an engagement ring with your partner to planning more elaborate proposals, keep reading to see how couples are… Read More