Hotels
DoubleTree by Hilton 100 Middle St, New Bern
Phone: (252) 638-3585
Courtyard by Marriott New Bern 218 E Front Street, 252-636-0020
Hampton Inn New Bern 252-637-2111 200 Hotel Drive New Bern
Bridgepointe Hotel and Marina 252-636-3637 101 Howell Road, New Bern
Candlewood Suites New Bern 3465 Dr MLK Jr Blvd New Bern 252-638-8166
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Bern 252-637-0017
Comfort Suites 1006 Old Cherry Point Rd, New Bern (252) 649-1717
Comfort Suites 1006 Old Cherry Point Rd, New Bern, NC 28560 (252) 649-1717
Wedding Planners
Geneva Kolb Party Perfection 252-876-7143
Occasions To Celebrate 252-637-9100 3910 Dr MLK Blvd
Pam White DuVal Promised Hearts
Zena Heverly Underwood Knot a Second Thought Coordination 252-725-1728
DJ/ Entertainment
Chuck Kolb Kolb CK Entertainment 252-670-1184
Fox Feltman BTA Entertainment DJ, Videography and
PhotoBooths
Sam Lewis DJ
Bryan Sears Mayer Mayer Band
"The Bears Band" 607-205-7309 The 50's, Classic Rock, Surf
John May DJ 252-342-5556
Patti Smith Harrison The Crystal Coast Band Cleve Haddock 252-917-3389
AP Entertainment Services / Mobile DJ Ashley B. Peed
Caterers
Danny Keith Strange Strange and Sons Catering 252-636-3663
Leslie Wheat Two Chefs Catering
Thee Catering Company Andrea Irene
Haley Lawson Bengal Hospitality 252-229-3213
The Flame 252-633-1193
The Chelsea 252-637-5469
Beer Army Catering 252-617-6716
Moore's BBQ New Bern 252-638-3937
Smithfield's Chicken and BBQ
Photographers/Video
Jim Woltjen Distinctive Photo Images
Cynthia Rose Cano Photography
Bridgett Baysden Bridgett Baysden Melton Photography
Karen Doody Photography
Bob Mackowski Open Aperture Photography 252-571-8100
Chad Winstead Photography 252-342-8794
Lauren Palumbo Photography 910-526-0582
LCA Advertising Videography Scott Andrews 252-671-7678
Allie Miller Photography 910-305-4501
Dance Lessons
Ania LeRoy Dance Lessons Rivertowne Ballroom! 252-474-3784
Bakery/Wedding Cake
Maria Harris Mrs Vingerber Sweets 910-326-3997
Georgia Papadopoulos Vogiatzis Famous Bakery
Stephan Hall Sugarplum Baker
Amber Manning Hawkins Your Perfect Cake
Bakers Kitchen Catering and Wedding Cakes 252-637-0304
Publix New Bern- Wedding Cakes
Florists
Donna Akers-Shuler Fabulous Florals
Carolyn Jean Mechanye Avalon Event Floral 910-381-6366
Mary Gierie-Merrell The Flower Gallery inside Harris Teeter 252-514-0060
Occasions To Celebrate 252-637-9100 3910 Dr MLK Blvd
Michaels Florist 1017 N Craven St 252-633-9971
Wedding Officiants
John Thompson Officiant
Carleton Borden officiant
Donna Brown Always Faithful Wedding Service
Rental Companies
Michelle Lynn Guestbook Event Services Tables, chairs, rentals
David Cook Sr. Bear Town Tents 252-229-5133
Island Essentials Table and Tent Rental 1-888-398-8887
Charming and Quaint vintage and rustic Rentals Charlene Clark 252-240-9291
Jennifer Bertling Graceful Tables 252-259-2041
Bartending
Victor Wanga Brew Brothers Bartending
Joe Cadorette Joe's Bar
Trolley/Shuttle/Limo
Sabrina Bengel New Bern Tours 252-637-7316
Print Shop
Anita Gaskins Anita's Print and Copy Warehouse Invitations
Hair/Makeup
Laura McGovern Magnolia Jane Salon 252-633-1333
Jennifer Maier Amici Salon 252-635-6900
Darcy Lynn Stanifer and Makeup 252-349-5883
Crystal Dunn Dun'artie Salon & Day Spa 252-637-5507
Elkie Brabble Advanced Attractions 204 Craven St 252-638-6191
Hot Locks 252-633-3254
Wedding Dress Shops
Jean Lloyd Blush Boutique Wedding Gowns 252-497-8875
Horse Drawn Carriages
Laura Henagan Southern Charm Carriages LLC
Gary Sessoms S and S Carriage Rides 910-289-0899
Travel Agent
Anita Herhold English "My Travel Agent" 252-638-4134
Packages
Our wedding package includes use of the plantation from Friday morning until Sunday afternoon. You may have the rehearsal and dinner here also.
The wedding party stays here like a large vacation home.(Sleeps up to 12)!
We provide tables chairs etc for up to 100 guests
On site staff during each event to handle and venue coordination and questions through the entire event..
Package #1---$7,900. Tables and chairs for up to 100 guests. Venue for the weekend (friday 9 am - sunday at 1pm) and lodging for up to 12 people (usually wedding party) stay here.
Package #2- $9,900 Venue, Lodging, Photography
Package #3-$12,900 includes Venue, Lodging, Photography, from Friday - Sunday, and catering package for up to 100.
Package #4 Venue, Catering, Lodging for wedding party, Photography, Wedding Planning, Cake, Flowers, DJ ...$19,900
*Packages may be modified to suit your needs*
10% discounts for military, firefighter, nurses, teachers, and law enforcement.
If your date is not available or our packages do not fit in your budget, please consider our rustic wedding venue "The Wedding Barn" www.TheWeddingBarn.net
2814 Old Cherry Point Road New Bern, North Carolina 252-876-7599
Waterfront weddings, receptions, vacations, and events
Lodging
Call or text John Williams 252-876-7599 anytime
www.abilena.com
Abilena Plantation is a private 5 acre waterfront Mansion and estate overlooking the Neuse River in New Bern NC. Opened in 2008 as a wedding venue and private event space, we have hosted hundreds of weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and many other family events. The property becomes yours for the weekend like a vacation home and has areas on the property needed for a beautiful waterfront ceremony and covered reception in our "Carriage House". Please contact us anytime for a tour or more information. 252-876-7599
Weddings & Receptions
If your date is not available or our packages do not fit in your budget, please consider our rustic wedding venue "The Wedding Barn" www.TheWeddingBarn.net
Abilena Plantation
Booked Dates.....
November 21-24
Dec 1 Available
Dec 8 Availiable
December 9 Booked
Dec 15 Availiable
Dec 22 Available
Dec 29 Available
2019 dates
January 11-12 Booked
Feb 8-9 Available
Feb 15-16 Booked
Feb 22-23
March 1-2 Available
March 8-9 Available
March 15-16
March 22-23 Available
March 29-30 Available
April 5-6 Available
April 12-13 Available
April 19-20
April 26-27 Booked
May 3- 4-5 Available
May 10-11 Available
May 17-18 booked
May 24-25 booked
June 1 Booked
June 7-8 Booked
June 12-15 Booked
June 21-22 Available
June 28-29 Booked
July 5-6 Booked
July 12-13 Available!!
July 19-20 Available!!
July 26-27 Available!!
August 2-3 Available!!
August 9-10 Available
August 16-17 Available
August 23-24 Booked
August 30-31
September 6-7
September 13-14
September 21-22
September 28-29
October 5-6 Booked
October 11-12Booked
October 18-19 Booked
October 25-26 Available
Nov 1-2 Booked
Nov 8-9 Available
Nov 15-16 Booked
Nov 22-23
Nov 29-30 Available
December 6-7
December 13-14
December 20-21
December 27-28 Booked