Wedding Date: September 3, 2017

This wedding encapsulates a glowing bride and groom, and just for that we swoon! Their celebration started with beautiful seaside ceremony and moved to a tented reception on the other side of the dune that backs up to their event home. If a hint of gold, gorgeous greens, a touch of rustic, and romantic rose blooms throughout sounds like your type of theme, this beach wedding is for you!

Photographer | Matt Lusk Photography

Ceremony and Reception Venue | Pelican's Landing

Coordinator | Heart of Harlow

Floral & Decor | Harris Teeter

Officiant | Rev. Jay Bowman

DJ | Coastal DJ & Video

Equipment Rentals | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

Ceremony Arch + Rentals | I Do OBX Chairs

Videographer | Swell Productions

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Wedding Date: May 4, 2018

The couple always knew they wanted a beach wedding, so what better location to choose than the Outer Banks for an oceanfront bash of their dreams? Their wedding style was beach elegance. Their reception featured a clear top tent, bistro lighting and chandeliers hanging over the dance floor. Take a look for yourself at their celebration that surely left an impression on their guests (and future brides!) thanks to their team of Wedding Association vendors. 

Venue | Sound to Sea Beach Club

Photographer | Julie Dreelin’s Beach Productions

Coordination | Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events

Flowers & Decor | The Embellishers

Cake | Icing on the Cakes

Reception Music | Coastal DJ & Video

Equipment Rentals | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals (Reception), I Do OBX Chairs (Ceremony)

This Roanoke Island styled shoot screams sweet southern inspiration. The flowers and styling play off the gorgeous setting at this soundside locale. We love the sophisticated yet organic feel, and know you'll draw some inspiration from dreamy floral frenzy. Take look at these vendors' gorgeous work!

Photographer | Basnight Photography

Equipment Rentals + Design | Amaranth + Artifact

Flowers | Flower Girls OBX

Stationery (Specialty Services) | HLR Designs 

Hair and Makeup | Salty Hair Salon

Cake | Just Desserts

Wedding Date: July 12, 2018 

This couple invited their friends and family to join them for the ultimate escape in the 4x4 area of Carova. Take a look at their fairytale affair filled gorgeous floral designs and a simply romantic setting. You'll admire all the beauty executed by their talented group of wedding vendors (and the natural backdrop that makes the OBX extra special!).

Photographer | Genevieve Stewart Photography

Venue | Wild Horse Coastal Estate

Planner | The Proper Setting

Hair & Makeup | Lovie's Salon and Spa

Florals & Decor | Bells & Whistles

Officiant | I Do OBX Weddings

Caterer | Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar

Ceremony Music | Club Violin

Rentals | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals; I Do OBX Chairs

DJ | DJ Bruce Jones

Cake | Just Desserts

Accommodations | Twiddy & Company; Hampton Inn & Suites Corolla

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The Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBWA or OBXWA) provides informative resources and access to over 200 local, passionate, and reliable wedding vendors on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For over 20 years, OBWA has proudly represented a professional group of vendors whose businesses are driven by their love for our coast, the wedding industry, and relationships with their fellow professionals.

Planning a wedding on the Outer Banks is an exciting time for both the couple and the guests! Whether you're planning from afar or you're a local Outer Bank'er, a wedding website is vital for communicating important details to your out-of-town guests. 

We've compiled a few must-have details to include on your wedding website for your Outer Banks wedding:

1: Getting Here

Coastal Shots Photography

Remote = romantic! One reason you chose the Outer Banks is for its intimate, removed locale. Odds are, you'll have a handful of guests boarding a plane to celebrate your union with you. Let your guests know the nearest airports for their planning: Virginia's Norfolk International Airport is within a one and a half hour drive; Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport adds approximately an additional 30 minutes; Raleigh, North Carolina, is a 3.5 hour drive (all distances are to Kill Devil Hills). 

2: Share Accommodations Options

Everyone's budget varies. Be sure to present area hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts, or rental companies that one might look to for full-week rentals. Here's our list of Accommodations for you and your guests.

3: Recommend Activities and Fun Things to Do

Katya Melvin Photography

There's no shortage of activities on the Outer Banks: beach yoga, airplane tours, endless watersports, boat rentals, touring the historic sites, adventuring through the 4x4 area to see the wild horses, and countless others. Include a list of things fun things to do!

4: Recommend Places to Eat

Sugar Creek Restaurant

The OBX is known for its independently and locally-owned restaurants. Make sure your guests take advantage of the fresh catch specials, southern fare, barbecue, and endless tasty cuisine! Check out this list of restaurants to recommend!

5: Include the Wedding Day Timeline + Transportation Info

Kristi Midgette Photography

Give your guests a quick heads-up on what's happening the day of the wedding as well as the day before or after. Include all times, plus suggested arrival times, maps to the location(s), and information about transportation to and from the wedding. Here's our list of Transportation Services to ensure your guests have little difficulty getting to and from. Lastly, so you're not worrying about the timeline on the day of your wedding, hire a wedding coordinator!

For a list of premier Outer Banks wedding professionals, check out our vendors page for pros listed by category! Congratulations and happy planning!

Cover Photo: Neil GT Photography

As we round the corner into fall after Labor Day weekend, the unofficial end of summer, we're reminiscing on the Dream Wedding that one lucky couple won at our 2017 Wedding Weekend and Expo. Tamara and William's wedding featured the generous work of over 30 Outer Banks Wedding Association vendors last fall at Jennette's Pier. 

The couple enjoyed a personalized, beach themed celebration to go with the vibe of their Jennette’s Pier wedding. The bride’s side half-up-do was perfect for their windswept oceanfront vows, staying intact for the couple’s dinner and dancing in the Pier’s reception hall with sweeping views of the Atlantic. Their reception was filled with romantic details familiar to the North Carolina couple who have been to the OBX countless times.

Congratulations to the happy couple who are approaching their one year anniversary, and thank you to all of the local vendors who made this Dream Wedding giveaway possible!

Our January 2019 Wedding Weekend and Expo will feature a variety of all-inclusive giveaways, including a honeymoon, bachelor and bachelorette packages, a spa package, and other dream giveaways! Save the date for the 21st annual event on January 19-20, 2019. 

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WEDDING DAY:

PHOTOGRAPHER | Ryan & Rach Photography

CEREMONY + RECEPTION VENUE | Jennette’s Pier

COORDINATOR | Engaging Events, LLC

OFFICIANT | Rande Banks, the Outer Banks Officiant

FLORAL + DÉCOR | Bells & Whistles

CEREMONY DESIGN | I Do OBX Chairs

CATERER | Basnight’s Lone Cedar Catering

CAKE + CONFECTIONS | Just Desserts

BEAUTY + SPA | It’s Royalty Salon

CEREMONY MUSICIAN | SOULone

DJ | Outer Banks Music Masters

PHOTO BOOTH | OBX Photo Booths

VIDEOGRAPHER | Reel Love Weddings

EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

SPECIALTY SERVICES - WEDDING STATIONERY | HLR Designs - Invitations & Stationery

ACCOMMODATIONS | First Colony Inn, Oasis Suites, Sea Ranch Resort

REHEARSAL:

PHOTOGRAPHER | Erin Everlee Photography

REHEARSAL DINNER VENUE | Nags Head Golf Links

COORDINATOR | Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events

FLORAL + DÉCOR | The Flower Gallery, Wine Cellar, and Bakery at Harris Teeter Kill Devil Hills

CAKE + CONFECTIONS | Icing on the Cakes

DJ | The Captain Entertainment

BRIDAL PORTRAITS:

PHOTOGRAPHER | KatieDid Photography

BOUQUET | The Embellishers

The OBX Wedding Fest is a fun and effective event for wedding planning, and you'll want to make the most of it! Here are just a few tips to help you prepare for the show.

1. Create a wedding only email — an email address just for your wedding communications will be very helpful. Example: smithweddingobx@gmail.com
2. Bring someone with you — a bridesmaid, your mom, a friend, your fiancé! It will be helpful and more fun to have their input and advice.
3. Bring pre-made labels — many vendors offer prizes, and you may want to request more information from certain vendors. You will save time and the hassle of repeatedly writing your info down multiple times. Example label: Name, fiancé’s name, email, phone, address, and when you’re getting married.
4. Take notes + photos — Prepare a list of vendor categories and take notes on which ones you connect with. Tons of couples book vendors during the weekend, so make sure you track what you have booked, paid for, and agreed to! Taking photos will help you remember who you talked to, and revisit décor/cakes/vendors you loved.
5. Oh, and come hungry!

Haven't purchased your tickets yet? Get them here.

The OBX Wedding Fest is just a week away! We're excited to share the map and complete list of vendors. We will provide a printed version of this at the event.

Get your tickets online now to receive two entries into the Giveaway Package drawings! Tickets purchased after the 25th and at the door will be given one entry into the drawings.

This inspiring shoot uses elements of the natural goodness that is found on our islands. The classic black and white palette with gold and marble accents is a very elegant mix for a modern meets industrial style. Combining local talent with hand-lettering, stunning hair and makeup, a dapper suit rental, and a marbled cake, we can't help but think you'll want to plan your "I Do's" with OBWA vendors leading the way. Scroll on for this beaut!

Photographer | Neil GT Photography

Floral & Decor | Holiday House Weddings & Events

Hair & Makeup | Salty Hair Salon

Coordinator & Planner | Coastyle Weddings & Events

Equipment Rentals | Amaranth + Artifact

Hand Lettering | Heart of Harlow

Apparel (Tuxedo) | Untucked

Request your free copy of the 2018 Outer Banks Weddings magazine today.

Wedding Date: May 20, 2017 | Hometown: Raleigh, NC

When the bride discovered that her great-great grandfather was the contractor who built the First Colony Inn, they knew it was meant to be their Outer Banks wedding venue.

Their neutral colors and rustic beach elements were a perfect pairing for a spring wedding at the Inn. Driftwood and lanterns filled with soft florals and a four-tier ivory cake with cascading shells all created a soft elegance for their special day.

Photographer | GingerSnaps Photography

Ceremony + Reception Site | First Colony Inn

Coordinator / Floral + Decor | Heather Events

Caterer | Kelly's Outer Banks Catering

Cake + Confections | Just Desserts

Ceremony Musician | Club Violin

Equipment Rentals | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

Hair + Makeup | Glimmer Hair and Makeup

Videographer | Shane Z. Moore Productions

View more from this real wedding and get tons of Outer Banks wedding inspiration by requesting your complimentary copy of the 2018 Outer Banks Weddings magazine!