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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Wedding Date: November 3, 2017 | Hometown: Kitty Hawk, NC

A minimalist-boho themed wedding set among the sprawling dunes with gorgeous blooms and golden light will leave you hanging on to every image. There's no denying that the beauty of this wedding is endless, but it's also the mood and tone set by Julie and Nik's team of vendors that makes you wish you were there! The couple opted out of certain wedding traditions and kept their celebration simple to maximize time with guests. Think less "activities" in favor of more dancing!

Photographer | Ryan & Rach Photography

Ceremony and Reception Venue | Wild Horse Coastal Estate / Twiddy & Company

Planner and Coordinator | Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events

Floral and Decor | Bells & Whistles

Hair and Makeup | Lovie's Salon and Spa

Caterer | Mike Dianna's Grill Room

DJ | DJ Bruce - I Do OBX Entertainment and DJ

Equipment Rentals | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals and Amaranth + Artifact

Julie and Nik'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 entire shoot was designed around a pair of peacocks, and we wanted to reflect their uniqueness, elegance, playfulness and beauty - basically all things 'Ruffled'."

Inspiration came from the peacocks themselves: the color palette and bouquet that mimics a peacocks tail. If you look closely, this creative team used stunning wall tiles used as a table runner! This styled shoot showcases all the little details that a couple can consider for their wedding, like a dramatic bouquet, floral jewelry and hair accessories, distinctive print materials, unique furnishings and more. Scroll on to see the creativity at this pretty soundside venue on Roanoke Island!

Photographer | Carrie Roen Photography

Ceremony and Reception Venue / Accommodations | Westside Inn

Officiant | I Do OBX Weddings

Hair and Makeup | Bombshells Studio

Planner and Coordinator / Floral and Decor | Sugar Snap Events

Cake | Just Desserts

Specialty Services - Invitations | HLR Designs - Invitations & Stationery

Equipment Rentals | Metro Rental and Amaranth + Artifact

The Outer Banks is one of the most popular coastal wedding destinations in the country, and the Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBXWA) is the premier service organization for wedding professionals located in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde counties. With over 200 members strong, our organization offers the best resources to couples and those planning events in the Outer Banks. Known for it's popular Outer Banks Weddings Magazine and two annual Wedding Expo events, OBXWA is where planning a destination wedding is made easy.

Wedding Date: December 30th

We love when we get a small, unique elopement whose guests travel from, not just from another state, but another country to celebrate a wedding on our sweet little strip of sand. Not all weddings have to be a massive guest count to be grand! This couple hosted 35 guests for a gorgeous Pier wedding, and we're certain you'll swoon over their special day.

Photographer: Basnight Photography

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Hilton Garden Inn - Kitty Hawk Pier

Beauty: Glimmer Hair & Makeup

The Outer Banks is one of the most popular coastal wedding destinations in the country, and the Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBXWA) is the premier service organization for wedding professionals located in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde counties. With over 200 members strong, our organization offers the best resources to couples and those planning events in the Outer Banks. Known for it's popular Outer Banks Weddings Magazine and two annual Wedding Expo events, OBXWA is where planning a destination wedding is made easy.

Photo: KatieDid Photography

As part of the Wedding Weekend, VIP ticket holders get the chance to win some wonderful giveaways generously donated by various OBWA vendors! Check out the list of VIP giveaways below, and plan which ones you'd love to win tomorrow during the drawing at 1:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at the Expo.

Cover Photo: Neil GT Photography