The 2019 Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo will be here before we know it! Leading up to the event, we are proud to feature our sponsors to thank them for their support. Their sponsorships help us create an amazing two-day event for you and your wedding planning support crew. As you prep to dive into hiring your dream team of vendors, get to know more about our 2019 sponsors and plan to visit them at their booths!

How long have you been involved in weddings on the Outer Banks?

The Whalehead property has been a beautiful destination venue location for 20 years. One of which was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, 2000 Winter edition. I personally have been involved with weddings since November 2015.

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

The tranquility that is felt sitting on the beautiful beaches watching an amazing sunrise or capturing that perfect sunset picture over the Currituck Sound, with the infamous Footbridge in Historic Corolla Park.   

What is unique about your business? What are you known for?

What sets Whalehead property apart from other venues on the Outer Banks, it sits on 39 pristine acres along the Currituck Sound in Historic Corolla,  Whalehead is a beautifully restored 1920s-era Art Nouveau-style mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Whalehead is known for the breathtaking backdrops of 80-year-old Live Oak trees and a unique boathouse and Footbridge including the historic Currituck Beach Lighthouse, gorgeous sunsets from the covered gazebo, or in dramatic flair from the porch of an architectural masterpiece.

Genevieve Stewart Photography

What are you most looking forward to about the 2019 Wedding Weekend? 

I love meeting the couples and sharing in their excitement of what the Outer Banks has to offer them for their special day!  I always get super excited to introduce the Whalehead property to the couples that may have never heard of it before. 

I know building an event from the ground up can seem overwhelming, but I’m here to help every step of the way with holding your special day at Whalehead.  BREATHE and ENJOY the ride!

Are you participating or hosting any of the Saturday Wedding Tour stops?

Yes, Whalehead will be setup at Ocean Atlantic Events Rental’s location in Kill Devil Hills.

Please provide any other information about yourself/business that a couple MUST know!

I’m fairly new to the Outer Banks wedding industry; however, for all of the couples that choose Whalehead, it has become my passion to help make their dream for “the best day ever” a reality!  If you haven’t considered Whalehead for your venue before now, please contact me for a tour, one look can change your mind.  If you are interested in more information, please email Kemberly.Sawyer@CurrituckCountyNC.gov or give me a call at 252-453-9040, Ext. 230.  Check out our website at www.whaleheadwedding.com

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Wedding Date: September 28, 2018

Daniel and Lauren's wedding is chock full of seaside charm! With the table names a nod to OBX beach towns, a palette of navy, white and hues of blues inspired by the sea, and unique placecards with gorgeous calligraphy, their wedding is pure coastal elegance. A clear-top tented reception in the backyard of this oceanfront event home created a romantic ambiance for guests to celebrate the newlyweds as they enjoyed local tastes of the sea and dance late into the night. Scroll on for tons of inspiration thanks to their amazing team of OBWA vendors! 

Photographer | Matt Lusk Photography

Venue | Sound to Sea Beach Club

Planner | Coastyle Weddings & Events

Hair + Makeup | Lovie's Salon and Spa

Floral + Decor | The Embellishers

Caterer | Steamers Restaurant & Catering

Musician + DJ | Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment

Equipment Rentals, Ceremony | I Do OBX Chairs

Equipment Rentals, Reception | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

Photo Booth | OBX Photo Booths

The 2019 Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo will be here before we know it! Leading up to the event, we are proud to feature our sponsors to thank them for their support. Their sponsorships help us create an amazing two-day event for you and your wedding planning support crew. As you prep to dive into hiring your dream team of vendors, get to know more about our 2019 sponsors and plan to visit them at their booths!

How long have you been involved in weddings on the Outer Banks?

I have been involved with weddings since 2006 on the OBX, but I began my career in 2013 as an officiant and owner of I Do OBX Chairs.

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

It’s the people that we work with! This strip of land has so many great OBWA vendors working in the wedding business that it makes our job so much fun and rewarding. That in turn gives you that special 5 star customer service everyone hopes to have on their wedding day. Sure, this area is stunning to set up beach ceremonies in front of great rental event homes and venues from Carova to Hatteras that are truly beautiful! But, if you don’t have a team of vendors that enjoy working with each other to make your wedding day special, all the other things don’t mean that much.

What is unique about your business? What are you known for?

We are known for our 5 star customer service and our picturesque ceremony design. And what I mean about picturesque is that you might not see that crooked arch, chair, or lantern when you are walking down the aisle to marry the love of your life. But, when you get your photos back from your photographers, you will see it. And we ALWAYS make sure before we leave your ceremony site to make you design for your wedding PICTURESQUE. You deserve nothing less on your day!

Julie Dreelin's Beach Productions

 Coastal Shots Photography

Jonathan Pillow Photography

Matt Lusk Photography

What are you most looking forward to about the 2019 Wedding Weekend? 

We are very excited to introduce a new team member that has actually been working with us for a couple years now. She is now coming over full time and so excited for her to be our in-house floral designer and reception decor manager! She has years of experience and we just love her: Gail Lawrenson. You will be seeing her with us at the Expo. We have had so many of our couples ask, “What else can you do for us?” We decided for the 2019 season to add reception and lighting decor to our packages to truly be a Turn Key Company for our couples getting married on the Outer Banks! So excited and can’t wait to show you what all we can provide for you to help make you day stress free and personal!

Do you have any advice for a couple booking your services?

You and your guests come to the Outer Banks to enjoy your wedding week together. Don't stress you and your guests out on doing things on your wedding day that we can do for you. We are the best at making your ceremony and reception on the Outer Banks be everything you envisioned it to be. From your beautiful arch being level to the horizon, chairs and tables cleaned and perfectly set! And those special personal touches that make it YOUR full wedding design is what we strive for. Our team’s mission is to help make your event a wonderful experience! Have us be your "Turn Key Package" company!

Are you participating or hosting any of the Saturday Wedding Tour stops?

We will be in a number of places and will let y’all know at our booth. Some that we have confirmed already is The Kitty Hawk Pier and The Knot Home and Crew Quarters wedding event homes in Corolla. We will also have some beach ceremony designs at many of the Tour Stop rental homes!

Please provide any other information about yourself/business that a couple MUST know!

Check out our new Reception & Lighting Page.

I Do OBX Chairs will help you build your dream wedding to make your day stress free! Let us do ALL the work for you!

Check out our over 450 reviews on Wedding Wire in only 6 years in the business! They say it all. I DO OBX Weddings and I Do OBX Chairs will work together to make your wedding day a day you and your guest will remember for a lifetime.

Brooke Mayo Photographers

Jonathan Pillow Photography

Matt Lusk Photography

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now! 

VIP Ticket Package ($40)

This special ticket offers you:

• our beautiful waterproof canvas bag
• special promotions and goodies from our Expo Sponsors
• a VIP lanyard for our Wedding Venue Tour + Giveaway Entries. The VIP lanyard is essential for touring around our venues and gathering stickers from our participating venues. These stickers entitle you to tickets to enter into our giveaway drawings, increasing your chances to win. Must be present to win.
• an entry for the chance to win a $1,000 voucher to use with any of our Outer Banks Wedding Association vendors. Must be present to win.
• Gold stamped Bridal Tank Top or OBX Groom Tee

General Admission ($20)

Tickets grant you entry into the two day expo and the Wedding Tour. These ticket holders are not eligible to enter the VIP giveaway packages. 

Wedding Date: June 16, 2018 | Hometown: Kitty Hawk, NC

The groom, Nick, is a local Outer Bank'er who met Hannah while she was in college living and working on the OBX. His family owns a beautiful piece of property on the sound in Kitty Hawk, and that's where they chose to tie the knot. The couples' Golden Retriever, Sunny, was involved in the entire wedding - from the getting ready, to the first look, to walking down the aisle with the flower girl. Nick and Hannah had a beautiful wedding filled with lots of laughter, blue skies, and dancing into the night.

Photographer: Lori Douglas Photography

Floral & Decor: Honeysuckle Events

Hair & Makeup: Salty Hair Salon

Cake & Confections: The Outer Banks Brewing Station

DJ: The Captain Entertainment

Equipment Rentals: Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

Videographer: Reel Love Weddings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=b7NrgQ6yQoQ

All of our members adore being a part of your special day, no matter what role they play. In addition to the big picture items, we have vendors who are here to help with other items, from finding a special local piece of jewelry to a sitter for the kids. Here are a few vendor categories you don't want to overlook when planning:

Most couples turn their OBX wedding into a weeklong vacation. In addition to soaking up those beach days or lounging by the pool, we have vendors that will take you on a Wild Horse adventure, book private boat charters, rent SUP and kayaks, and more. Check out Activities vendors. {Hint: these also make great suggestions for your guests on your wedding website!}

Maybe you forgot something, or need a local and meaningful gift to give your bride/groom, bridesmaids, or mom. Wedding apparel, lingerie, jewelry businesses are ready to help you find exactly what you need. We've got some awesome Apparel & Jewelry vendors that LOVE being a part of your special day.

Don't forget about those four-legged fur friends or grandma! We have well-vetted vendors who will care for them when your whole family is busy. We even have a sitter who will watch children during the wedding day or weekend's festivities. Browse our Specialty Services vendors and your sure to find something useful!

We hope you'll find everything you need right here in one spot. Need more information from vendors? Fill out our "Information Request" form to contact vendors.

Cover Photo: Alex Couey Photography

The 2019 Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo will be here before we know it! Leading up to the event, we are proud to feature our sponsors to thank them for their support. Their sponsorships help us create an amazing two-day event for you and your wedding planning support crew. As you prep to dive into hiring your dream team of vendors, get to know more about our 2019 sponsors and plan to visit them at their booths! 

How long have you been involved in weddings on the Outer Banks?

We have been photographing weddings in the Outer Banks since 2010, so 8 years! Wow!

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

We love the Outer Banks because of the beautiful and unique beaches and gorgeous sunsets. We used to vacation in the Outer Banks and always wanted to live in a coastal area. The Outer Banks is intoxicating and we can’t believe living here is our reality.

What is unique about your business? What are you known for?

This is a hard question, but I would say that we are unique because we are a husband and wife team. Not many people can work with their spouse, but we have always worked well together and we have so much fun doing it.  I would say that we are known for our rich and warm tone edits and artistic approach to photography. Wedding photography is ever evolving and we are just trying to strive to stay ahead of the times and bring a unique approach to our photographs.

What are you most looking forward to about the 2019 Wedding Weekend? Do you have any advice for a couple booking your services?

The January wedding expo is kind of like waking up on Christmas Day. We love the expo and having the chance to meet new couples and hanging out with our favorite “friendors”.  My advice for the couples visiting the expo this year is to go into it with a game plan... Make sure you do your research ahead of time and visit the vendors that you want to meet first. This will help with that overwhelming feeling that some couples feel after they enter the expo.  We aren’t pushy salesman, so stop by our booth to just chat about your big day. We love to hear about all those amazing wedding details.

Are you participating or hosting any of the Saturday Wedding Tour stops?

We will be at the Sanderling Resort and Jennette’s Pier.

What other information must a couple know about you?

Our main focus is your wedding day. We aren’t photographers that will be in your way on your day and we do our best to create a relaxed photographing style while still delivering amazing images. We work with our couples to create a detailed photography timeline to keep problems at bay. Most of all, we love weddings and know the importance of your wedding day... being efficient and having fun is the name of our game.

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now! 

VIP Ticket Package ($40)

This special ticket offers you:

• our beautiful waterproof canvas bag
• special promotions and goodies from our Expo Sponsors
• a VIP lanyard for our Wedding Venue Tour + Giveaway Entries. The VIP lanyard is essential for touring around our venues and gathering stickers from our participating venues. These stickers entitle you to tickets to enter into our giveaway drawings, increasing your chances to win. Must be present to win.
• an entry for the chance to win a $1,000 voucher to use with any of our Outer Banks Wedding Association vendors. Must be present to win.
• Gold stamped Bridal Tank Top or OBX Groom Tee

General Admission ($20)

Tickets grant you entry into the two day expo and the Wedding Tour. These ticket holders are not eligible to enter the VIP giveaway packages. 

The 2019 Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo will be here before we know it! Leading up to the event, we are proud to feature our sponsors to thank them for their support. Their sponsorships help us create an amazing two-day event for you and your wedding planning support crew. As you prep to dive into hiring your dream team of vendors, get to know more about our 2019 sponsors and plan to visit them at their booths! 

How long have you been involved in weddings on the Outer Banks?

KEES has been operating on the Outer Banks since 2008 and has been involved with OBX weddings since 2012.

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

KEES Vacations thinks that the Outer Banks provides a unique destination for weddings, honeymoons, and vacations because of its beauty for weddings and honeymoons and many activities for families of all sizes. One specific thing about the Outer Banks that we think is the most unique is the non-commercialized atmosphere. Most of the shops, restaurants, and other businesses are small, family owned operations. The Outer Banks also offers beaches and areas that suit everyone, from Corolla to Hatteras and everything in between, there is an atmosphere for all!

What is unique about your business? What are you known for?

KEES Vacations is unique because we know that not everyone can fit a seven-night vacation into their busy lives. Not everyone can check in on Saturday or check out on Sunday morning after their wedding., nor do they always want to! With KEES, you don’t have to! Our FlexStay^TM program, there are no mandatory check in or out days, guests may stay for as little as three nights and more than 7 nights without the requirement of purchasing two full weeks.

Vacationers speak and KEES listens. Your Vacation Your Way With KEES FlexStay^TM!

What are you most looking forward to about the 2019 Wedding Weekend? Do you have any advice for a couple booking your services?

KEES is most excited about spreading the FlexStay^TM program flexibility. In addition, we offer a variety of services with our homes, with many of them at no additional charge, and a variety of accommodation types, including hotel rooms. You name it, KEES has it. We encourage our guests to sample KEES’ services by reserving one of our hotel rooms, condos, or homes during the wedding expo weekend and see what KEES has to offer before their big day.
Our advice to all engaged couples is to remember that this is their moment. At the end of the day they must remember that their love has brought everyone together and that is something to celebrate!

Are you participating or hosting any of the Saturday Wedding Tour stops?

Yes! KEES will be showcasing Oceans 24, the Nags Head Beach Inn, and new for 2019: The Black Stallion.

• Oceans 24 is a luxurious 24-bedroom oceanfront home that is guaranteed to satisfy every member of your wedding. And yes, is it available with FlexStay year-round! This home is located in Kill Devil Hills at 1113 North Virginia Dare Trail.
• The Nags Head Beach Inn is a quaint historical inn that offers a 3-bedroom cottage and 6 separate queen hotel rooms as well as a 53’ by 84’ outdoor event space. The inn is located in Nags Head at 303 E. Admiral Street.
• The Black Stallion is a gorgeous 24-bedroom home located within the Currituck Club at 599 Laughing Gull Ct, Corolla. Come sample these magnificent homes and let your imagination go to work!

What other information must a couple know about you?

KEES Vacations also offers Group Room Blocks at our hotels and communities. KEES is your one-stop-shop for venues, guest accommodations, pre-planning short stays and honeymoon destinations! If you are interested in more of our services or more information, please email stay@keesvacations.com or give us a call at 866-316-1843. Check out all of our event homes on our website at www.keesouterbanks.com/properties/event-homes

"Oceans 24" - A Tour Stop Location

"Sweet Carolina"

Photo: Sarah Keenan Creative

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now! 

VIP Ticket Package ($40)

This special ticket offers you:

• our beautiful waterproof canvas bag
• special promotions and goodies from our Expo Sponsors
• a VIP lanyard for our Wedding Venue Tour + Giveaway Entries. The VIP lanyard is essential for touring around our venues and gathering stickers from our participating venues. These stickers entitle you to tickets to enter into our giveaway drawings, increasing your chances to win. Must be present to win.
• an entry for the chance to win a $1,000 voucher to use with any of our Outer Banks Wedding Association vendors. Must be present to win.
• Gold stamped Bridal Tank Top or OBX Groom Tee

General Admission ($20)

Tickets grant you entry into the two day expo and the Wedding Tour. These ticket holders are not eligible to enter the VIP giveaway packages. 

The 2019 Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo will be here before we know it! Leading up to the event, we are proud to feature our sponsors to thank them for their support. Their sponsorships help us create an amazing two-day event for you and your wedding planning support crew. As you prep to dive into hiring your dream team of vendors, get to know more about our 2019 sponsors and plan to visit them at their booths! 

How long have you been involved in weddings on the Outer Banks?

I've lived here almost my entire life but I started shooting weddings on the Outer Banks in 2011.

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

Having grown up here and it being the only place I've ever called "home" is definitely what makes it unique to photography weddings here. We love the natural beauty of our coastline. It really is the perfect destination wedding location!

What is unique about your business? What are you known for?

Our photography has best been described as film inspired. Meaning, we lean towards the warmer, darker and more textured side of editing. While we do consider our actual shooting process candid in nature, we also put a strong emphasis on intentional portraiture. We highly value the stillness of art, and always strive to express this in the way we pose our couples. You can see that consistently in our work.

What are you most looking forward to about the 2019 Wedding Weekend? Do you have any advice for a couple booking your services?

I'm really looking forward to revamping our expo booth this year! Each year, I feel like it's a fun winter project to out do the previous year's set up! We're also so looking forward to meeting all of our brides who've already booked us for 2019 as well as meeting new couples! The expo weekend is definitely a great tool for couples seeking to plan their outer banks wedding. We highly recommend having a plan before you arrive! Do you research and homework before hand! Have a list of vendors that you know you want to talk to before you arrive. This will help tremendously with avoiding the overwhelming decision making process that often comes with bridal expos. Most importantly HAVE FUN! Enjoy the weekend and take advantage of everything there is to do while you're here!

Are you participating or hosting any of the Saturday Wedding Tour stops?

As of right now, we will be located at the Sanderling for the wedding tour during the expo weekend! We may also be at an undetermined 2nd location, but we'll keep everyone posted on social media when that's decided.

What other information must a couple know about you?

We are a sister team of photographers who really enjoy working together. To know me (Sarah) is to know that I have a special love in my heart for dogs! You can follow our photography journey and an inside peak at my personal life on Instagram @sarahdambraphoto.

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now! 

VIP Ticket Package ($40)

This special ticket offers you:

• our beautiful waterproof canvas bag
• special promotions and goodies from our Expo Sponsors
• a VIP lanyard for our Wedding Venue Tour + Giveaway Entries. The VIP lanyard is essential for touring around our venues and gathering stickers from our participating venues. These stickers entitle you to tickets to enter into our giveaway drawings, increasing your chances to win. Must be present to win.
• an entry for the chance to win a $1,000 voucher to use with any of our Outer Banks Wedding Association vendors. Must be present to win.
• Gold stamped Bridal Tank Top or OBX Groom Tee

General Admission ($20)

Tickets grant you entry into the two day expo and the Wedding Tour. These ticket holders are not eligible to enter the VIP giveaway packages. 

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

https://vimeo.com/247690855

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)