The Space
Warehouse 18 Venues is a stylish, industrial-chic wedding and event space set in an 1870s historic brick warehouse on Hickory’s downtown City Walk. Once a cotton warehouse, the roughly 160-year-old building pairs genuine historic character with refined touches, offsetting the industrial charm of its vintage brick and wooden beams with the elegance of crystal chandeliers and beautiful furniture. Located in the heart of downtown Hickory, it sits within walking distance of local breweries, shopping, and eateries, giving couples a vibrant, walkable setting. That combination of a historic cotton warehouse, brick-and-beam character, and chandelier elegance makes Warehouse 18 a distinctive Hickory choice. For couples who want a stylish, industrial-chic wedding with exposed brick, wooden beams, and crystal chandeliers in downtown Hickory, Warehouse 18 Venues is a memorable and versatile choice.
Capacity & Layout
Warehouse 18 Venues features two 5,000-square-foot rooms that give couples genuine flexibility, letting them host both the ceremony and reception under one roof or use a single room for a fantastic reception or party. For grand affairs, couples can utilize the entire space, with one ceremony room and one reception room, accommodating up to 270 guests. The two adjacent rooms let couples flow naturally from a ceremony in one space to a reception in the other, keeping the day connected and easy for guests. The industrial-chic setting, with its vintage brick, wooden beams, and crystal chandeliers, gives every part of the celebration a stylish, characterful atmosphere. That combination of two 5,000-square-foot rooms, a flexible ceremony-and-reception layout, and a capacity reaching 270 suits weddings from mid-size to larger, keeping the celebration stylish and connected from the ceremony through the last dance in a historic downtown Hickory warehouse.
Amenities
Warehouse 18 Venues pairs its stylish setting with genuinely full-service, convenient amenities. The venue handles furniture setup, catering, and bar services for the wedding, taking real pressure off couples, and it can customize wedding packages to fit each couple’s vision and budget. The two flexible rooms give couples room for a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, all with the same industrial-chic character. The 1870s brick warehouse, with its vintage brick, wooden beams, and crystal chandeliers, gives photographers a stylish, characterful range of backdrops that need little added decor, and the walkable downtown City Walk location adds even more scenic options nearby. For the entertainment, the enclosed warehouse rooms give a wedding DJ solid structure and controlled acoustics to build sound and lighting into, so the reception fills the space and the dance floor stays lively within a historic, stylish downtown Hickory warehouse.
Location & Getting There
Warehouse 18 Venues sits at 18 2nd Street SE on Hickory’s downtown City Walk in North Carolina, within walking distance of local breweries, shopping, and eateries. That central, walkable location is a genuine advantage for a wedding weekend, since out-of-town guests can stay at nearby Hickory hotels, explore downtown on foot, and reach everything easily, while Hickory Regional Airport, with Charlotte Douglas International to the south, is convenient for anyone flying in. The vibrant downtown Hickory setting gives guests plenty to enjoy around the wedding. Yet the venue’s 1870s brick warehouse, wooden beams, and crystal chandeliers give the celebration a stylish, historic feel once you arrive. That combination of a historic, industrial-chic warehouse with a walkable downtown Hickory location is a big part of what draws couples to Warehouse 18 Venues.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Our wedding DJ packages start at $1,500, and just $400 reserves your date. Your final price depends on add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
Check your date using the form on this page. We confirm availability, send your pricing, and a $400 deposit reserves your date.
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