Historic Venue in the Heart of Downtown Wilmington Formerly a Catholic church, this beautifully-restored, 1847 venue is located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Our exposed brick walls, stained glass windows, high ceilings and loft make Saint Thomas a perfect backdrop for your wedding festivities. We are fully-equipped for ceremonies and receptions for up to 200 seated guests. Our rental rate includes tables and chairs and use of the facility for 18 hours so that you can set up and decorate all day at no extra charge. Our venue includes a downstairs cocktail hour space indoors, as well as an outdoor patio space with plenty of tree coverage and ivy growing up and along the building. St. Thomas Preservation Hall features a full bridal suite & lounge, plus a separate groom room!