William and Caroline wanted their guests to feel their love of the beach, so there was no doubt what their theme and colors would be from the moment they started planning the Outer Banks wedding. From the salt air and breezes during the ceremony, to the panoramic views and flavorful tastes of the sea during the reception, their special day was as beachy (and peachy) as can be!

Photographer | ColemanShots

Ceremony + Reception Venue | Jennette's Pier

Coordinator | Coastyle Weddings & Events

Officiant | Rev. Jay Bowman

Floral + Decor | Holiday House Weddings & Events

Caterer | Black Pelican Catering

Cake + Confections | Almost Heaven Bakery

Musician / DJ | Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment

Equipment Rentals, Ceremony | I Do OBX Chairs

Equipment Rentals, Reception | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

Hair + Makeup | Glimmer Hair and Makeup

Caroline and William's wedding is featured in the 2019 Outer Banks Weddings magazine. Want to see more incredible Real Weddings, Styled Shoots, and get planning tips? Request your free copy of this year's magazine. 

Under a glowing spring sky, vendors created a wedding inspiration shoot at soundfront venue Westside Inn. This gorgeous property is nestled back in the trees on the north end of Roanoke Island, and its private yard and beach makes the perfect place for your intimate celebration! 

This modern, feminine styled shoot is one to bookmark or pin! A candlelit tablescape that incorporates festive looking fruit to match bright lush florals, details like handmade personalized menus, a hexagon arch adorned with pampas grass and colorful roses all in an enchanting setting makes this shoot so romantic and inviting.

Wedding Date: June 9, 2018 | Hometown: Williamsburg, VA

Whitney and Kurt's chic coastal wedding is a stunner! With driftwood, delicate white flowers, tons of greenery and succulents, muted tones and candles, their waterfront wedding on Roanoke Island is pure romance. There's something special about hand-lettering too, and we love how their seating chart and table numbers are on wood that ties in the gorgeous venue and matches their chairs. Take a look at their special day and a super fun sparkler exit!

Photographer | Coastal Shots Photography

Ceremony and Reception Venue | Roanoke Island Festival Park

Officiant | Takes 2 Weddings

Planner and Coordinator | Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events

Floral and Decor | Flower Girls OBX

Hair and Makeup | Glimmer Hair and Makeup

Caterer | Basnight's Lone Cedar Catering

Cake | Just Desserts

Equipment Rentals | Reception - Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals; Ceremony - I Do OBX Chairs

Transportation | Corolla Trolley Services

Accommodations | KEES Vacations

Hand-lettering / Signage | Heart of Harlow

Whitney and Kurt's wedding is featured in the 2019 Outer Banks Weddings magazine. Want to see more incredible Real Weddings, Styled Shoots, and get planning tips? Request your free copy of this year's magazine. 

Wedding Date: October 21st | Hometown: Virginia Beach

The bride wanted her wedding to stand out with hints of nontraditional elements, such as their dog as the ring bearer, moving from the lower to the upper deck to seal the deal, and an all-succulent bouquet. Their wedding stands out in more ways than that! Ashley and Jeffrey's wedding screams beach elegance with a touch of whimsy.

The couple looked absolutely glamorous, and wooden and earthy elements strewn throughout their decor created the natural coastal vibe they adore. Peep the flowers and succulents galore, string lights and ceiling drapery, and a gorgeous floral wreath hanging over the dance floor! We swoon over the romantic and elegant atmosphere that vendors created and the husband and wife duo behind Neil GT Photography captured. 

Photographer | Neil GT Photography

Ceremony + Reception Venue | Sanderling Resort

Floral + Decor | Flower Girls OBX

Cake | Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks

Musician | Club Violin

DJ | Coastal DJ & Video

Ashley and Jeffrey's wedding is featured in the 2019 Outer Banks Weddings magazine. Want to see more incredible Real Weddings, Styled Shoots, and get planning tips? Request your free copy of this year's magazine. 

Our Information Request Form Makes Planning Easier

With the stresses of wedding planning, it can be hard to narrow down your choices and make final decisions. Fill out our Vendor Information Request form and hear from vendors directly! This is an invaluable resource for requesting information from Outer Banks wedding professionals. 

Include as many details as possible so that vendors can reply with accurate, helpful information tailored to your needs.

Create a Wedding-Only Email Address

One suggestion when planning is to create a special wedding-only email address that is designated to your wedding. (For example: smith.wedding@gmail.com). This will eliminate the frustration of organizing your regular, personal inbox and ensuring all of your wedding related emails are in one spot!

Happy planning!

Cover Photo: Amanda Hedgepeth Photography

This downtown Manteo shoot proves a coastal wedding doesn't have to mean compromising your personal style or vision! Vendors created a gorgeous mock-wedding with wild and western-inspired elements. The whimsy-bohemian beauty abounds, from the florals, texture details, and color palette.

P.S. Your photos will look effortlessly cool when you're feeling like yourself, so why not throw in your hog for a few shots, if that's your thing?!

Photographer | Sarah D'Ambra Photography

Floral & Decor | Honeysuckle Events

Equipment Rentals | I Do OBX Chairs

Cake | Patty Bakes

The "Kickstart My Heart" styled shoot is featured in the 2019 Outer Banks Weddings magazine. Want to see more incredible Real Weddings, Styled Shoots, and get planning tips? Request your free copy of this year's magazine.

Wedding Date: May 18, 2018 | Hometown: Raleigh, NC

Mike and Katie's tropical wedding is a stunner! Before moving to a gorgeous tented reception at their oceanfront event home, they tied the knot on the beach. They couple incorporated an island vibe using tropical foliage and palm leaves, King Protea, pineapples, and natural wood accents. It gave their reception a relaxed beach vibe they envisioned for their Outer Banks wedding.

Photographer | Natalie Heim Photography

Ceremony + Reception Venue | Beach King (KEES Vacations)

Coordinator | Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events

Hair + Makeup | Glimmer Hair and Makeup

Floral + Decor | flowers - Flower Girls OBX; lighting - Renee Landry Events 

Officiant | I Do OBX Weddings

Caterer | Mulligan's Raw Bar & Grille

Musician / DJ | Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment

Equipment Rentals | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

Katie and Mike's wedding is featured in the 2019 Outer Banks Weddings magazine. Want to see more incredible Real Weddings, Styled Shoots, and get planning tips? Request your free copy of this year's magazine.

When planning a vineyard wedding, you might think of going for a more relaxed vibe while enjoying the local grapes and drinking in your surroundings. This rustic and relaxed styled shoot is inspiration for making your wedding guests feel welcomed while leaving you at the center of the day. The barn-like arbor, wine barrels, wine-colored flowers, loose hair and simple makeup makes this one stunning shoot! Swoon over its details then request your complimentary copy of the 2019 Outer Banks Weddings magazine that this gorgeous shoot is featured in.

Photographer | Brooke Mayo Photographers

The "Rustic Vineyard" styled shoot is featured in the 2019 Outer Banks Weddings magazine. Want to see more incredible Real Weddings, Styled Shoots, and get planning tips? Request your free copy of this year's magazine.

Wedding Date: October 6, 2018 | Hometown: Wilmington, NC

When Hurricane Florence hit their home in Wilmington two weeks before their wedding, they concentrated on being with family and friends in a relaxed, happy atmosphere surrounded by nature. Their vision was brought to life with a magical wedding day. Twinkling lights, simple wood decor, lush greenery, and hints of soft blues kept their day relaxed and natural just as they'd hoped for. Their open table seating and dance floor in the middle was perfect for engaging everyone in the celebration. You can tell that Brian and Jackie were simply radiating with joy!

Photographer | Coastal Shots Photography

Ceremony and Reception Venue | The Elizabethan Gardens

Coordinator | Heart of Harlow

Floral and Decor | Renee Landry Events

Hair and Makeup | Glimmer Hair and Makeup

Caterer | Basnight's Lone Cedar Catering

Videographer | Swell Productions

Equipment Rentals | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

Photo Booth | OBX Photo Booths

Jackie and Brian's wedding is featured in the 2019 Outer Banks Weddings magazine. Want to see more incredible Real Weddings, Styled Shoots, and get planning tips? Request your free copy of this year's magazine. 

Wedding Date: August 25, 2018

Stephanie and Justin's summer wedding day is equal parts romantic and fun. With an eye-catching ceremony setup, lush florals, big smiles, and geometric details throughout (even on their cake!), there's lots of adore here. We know you'll get some inspo for your own Outer Banks wedding day with this bright and beautiful celebration!

Photographer | Genevieve Stewart Photography

Venue | The Currituck Club

Planner | Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events

Officiant | Rev. Jay Bowman

Floral and Decor | Flower Girls OBX

Hair and Makeup | Glimmer Hair and Makeup

Cake | Patty Bakes

DJ | Coastal DJ & Video

Equipment Rentals | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

Videographer | Swell Productions

Transportation | Corolla Trolley Services

Accommodations | Sanderling Resort and Hampton Inn & Suites

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