ABOUt OBXWA
The Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBWA or OBXWA) provides informative resources and access to nearly 200 local, passionate, and reliable wedding professionals on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
FOR OVER 20 YEARS
OBWA has proudly represented a carefully curated group of vendors whose businesses are driven by their love for our coast, the wedding industry, and relationships with their fellow professionals.
Our members produce weddings of every shape, size and budget. The Outer Banks Wedding Association is pleased to supply you with the area’s premier wedding vendors to bring your wedding vision to life.
MORE INFORMATION
For general inquires, please email us at hello@obxwa.com. For information on specific counties and travel information, please visit the corresponding contact information below.
THE OUTER BANKS VISITORS BUREAU
1-877-OBX-4FUN (629-4386)
www.outerbanks.org
Covering all of Dare County, The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau offers a free travel planning guide book, as well as online listings of area accommodations, activities, historic attractions, dining, and more. Two visitors centers, Aycock Brown at Milepost 1 in Kitty Hawk, and Roanoke Island Welcome Center located on Highway 64 bypass at the base of the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge. You can pick up area literature and maps at both of these locations.
OUTER BANKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
252-441-8144
www.outerbankschamber.com
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization representing 1100 businesses on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Their service area includes Currituck County, Dare County (including Hatteras Island) and Ocracoke Island in Hyde County.
HYDE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1-888-493-3826
www.hydecounty.org
Covering Ocracoke Island and the mainland, their website includes listings for travel-related businesses. Order a free vacation guide online.
DARE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT (MQI)
252-475-5570
www.fly2mqi.com
The area’s closest general aviation airport operated by the Dare County Airport Authority. The terminal features auto rental agencies, pilot snooze room, flight planning center with WSI Pilot Briefing and Weather Channel access. The airpot utilizes two asphalt runways, the longest of which is 4300′ long. The Airport Operations Staff monitors the Unicom Frequency 122.80 MHz and is eager to assist you.
CURRITUCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
252-453-9497
www.currituckchamber.com
The Currituck Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership organization representing over 350 businesses in northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. The Chamber promotes growth and development of our members and acts as a resource for businesses in the area.
NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ORF)
757-857-3351
www.takeorf.com
Located in Norfolk, VA, it the closest commercial airport to the Outer Banks, about 90 minutes drive north. Norfolk Intenational Airport is serviced by most major air carriers.
Ok groovy babes… here’s a trend to love! 🪩
The iconic dance floor decor has made its return to popularity, but it’s finding its way into other places than just the center of the party. Thanks to their reflective magic and ability to brighten up a space, couples are requesting disco balls to bring some cool glamour to their wedding day.
From larger overhead installations to mini disco balls in bouquets, they take the party up a notch. Check out these fun and creative ways that disco balls have been used for Outer Banks weddings!
Check out more disco ball décor inspo on the blog — OBXWA.com/blog ✨
Photos 1-4:
@sarahdambraphoto / @reneelandryevents / @ocean_atlantic_event_rentals / @southernhospitalityobx / @whaleheadweddings
Photos 5-7:
@kaseypowellphoto / @honeysuckleeventsobx / @coastyleweddings
Photos 8-10:
@antoinette_photography / @honeysuckleeventsobx
Photos 11-14:
@sarahdambraphoto / @honeysuckleeventsobx / @metro_rental / @southernhospitalityobx / @whaleheadweddings
You can’t beat a timeless (and flawless) beach wedding like this one. Swipe to see more of Chris + Megan’s #obxwedding 🫶🏻
Photographer: @naomiculleyphotography
Equipment Rentals: @metro_rental and @prettylittlethingsobx
Floral + Decor: @flowergirlsobx
Coordinator: @eventsavvyobx
Beauty: @glimmerhairandmakeup
Cake: @pattybakes__
Caterer: @redskycatering
DJ: @jeremyrussellmusic
Learn more about us — Part Two ✨ We have been helping businesses for over 25 years! Our goal is to connect couples with our members and showcase why the Outer Banks is one of the top destination wedding locations! Along with that comes many perks and benefits of being a member. Curious to learn more? Swipe through!
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Cake: @pattybakes__
Coordinator: @coastyleweddings
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Photographer: @pullen_photo
Venue: @innonpamlicosound
Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the ma’s + mother figures 🫶🏻
Photo: @pullen_photo
Venue: @theberkleymanor
Learn more about us — Part One ✨ We love what we do and the mission we’re after… here’s what OBXWA’s vision and mission are, and how we help couples! 🤍
Are you a vendor or local business?Stay tuned for Part Two!
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Photographer: @kaseypowellphoto
Beauty: @loviessalon / @obxmua
Florals: @idoobxweddingsandevents
Planner: @tohaveandtoholdobx
Venue: @theblackstallionobx
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Photographer: @sarahdambraphoto
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Photographer: @mattluskweddings
Florals: @flowergirlsobx
We’ve been seeing a lot of updo’s lately, like this beaut by @southernblushbeauty_ 😍 But for wedding hairstyles, the possibilities are pretty much endless. Find your stylist and chat with them to figure out what will work for you. Some things to consider are the cut of your dress, the overall style of your celebration, and even the location of your wedding. These factors can call for different looks!
Photographer: @sarahdambraphoto
Beauty: @southernblushbeauty_
Venue. @sanderlingresort