You place great time and care into many aspects of your wedding day, and one very important part of the planning process is finding a person who shares your vision for a perfect ceremony that reflects you, the couple. We know you will be happy to trust Rev. Barbara Mulford to personalize and finalize your ceremony!

Rev. Barbara is an exceptionally kind and dedicated person that any couple should adore to have perform their marriage ceremony, elopement, or vow renewal on the OBX. As a non-denominational minister, she has performed countless beautiful and unique ceremonies all over the Outer Banks. Whether it's a beach wedding or something different that you are seeking, Rev. Barbara is an officiant that will go the extra mile to ensure you have all the information you need to put your nerves at ease.

To contact Rev. Barbara Mulford - My OBX Officiant, visit her vendor page here.

Photos: Brooke Mayo Photographers

A relaxed and comfortable couple thanks to Rev. Barbara! (Photo: Neil GT Photography)  

Cover Photo: Courtney Hathaway Photography 

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The Outer Banks is one of the most popular destination wedding locations in the country. The Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBWA) provides informative resources and access to nearly 300 local, passionate, and reliable wedding professionals on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For 25 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 located in Dare, Currituck and Hyde counties. 

Isiah and Kaela’s chic vineyard wedding is a stunner. Before moving inside the winery, they tied the knot among the vines. Their peach, pink, and gold palette was a perfect match for the vibrant, natural beauty of the popular North Carolina vineyard. The bride incorporated wine-inspired accents, like cork place card holders and wine bottle centerpieces. The winery’s beautiful wooden casks tied it all together. It’s hard not to adore their happiness and gorgeous details from their destination wedding on the Outer Banks! PHOTOGRAPHER | Brooke Mayo Photographers 

CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE | Sanctuary Vineyards

FLORAL & DECOR | Renee Landry Events

BEAUTY & SPA | Glimmer Hair and Makeup

COORDINATOR | Heather Events

CEREMONY MUSICIAN | A Major Harmony 

ACCOMMODATIONS | Hilton Garden Inn

PHOTO BOOTH | OBX Photo Booths

"We wanted to choose a location where our guests could make a vacation out of it and all of our family and friends could come to relax and celebrate," said the bride on choosing to have an Outer Banks wedding.

Why did you chose the Outer Banks for your wedding destination?

We grew up in Chapel Hill, NC and I have been taking trips to the Outer Banks since childhood. My best friend (and maid of honor!) has a family home in Duck that we visit at least annually. We have shared so many fun times and great memories with friends and family in the Outer Banks and knew it would be the perfect destination for our wedding. We wanted to choose a location where our guests could make a vacation out of it and all of our family and friends could come to relax and celebrate - so the Outer Banks was it!

What was the inspiration behind your wedding?

We wanted a relaxed, but romantic feel with soft colors and lighting. I drew a lot of inspiration from the venue at Sanctuary Vineyards - it is such a unique and beautiful space! We had a lot of little wine-inspired accents from cork place card holders to the wine bottle center pieces that me, my dad and my bridesmaids collected and painted!

What was your absolute favorite part of your wedding day?

Kaela: For me, it is hard to pick a favorite part of the day! I really enjoyed the morning getting ready with my bridal party, mom, and mother in law - sharing stories, laughs and champagne. After the ceremony, Brooke took just us on a little adventure way out into the land behind the vineyard, not only did we get some great pictures but it was also a special time to spend a few quiet minutes with my husband before the celebration with family and friends. 

Isiah: The first time seeing my wife walking down the aisle in her wedding dress, I had no idea what to expect. Once the stress and anxiety of the ceremony was over, it was great to enjoy the rest of the evening with family and close friends.

You're engaged! First off, congratulations! It is such a fun time in your life. 

Odds are that if you're here reading this, you've already decided to have an Outer Banks wedding. If you haven't decided, well quit dragging your feet and commit already! ;) We promise it will be the one of the best decisions you've ever made.

The Outer Banks Wedding Association is here to help make planning a destination wedding close to home easier for couples. You've got tons of local wedding pros at your fingertips! From your venue and accommodations to your officiant and music, you can find and iron out all the major and minor details for your celebration.

We all know the big picture items on most planning checklists: determining your budget, guest count, researching venues, caterers, photographers, and overall design/theme of your wedding. 

One perk of planning on obxwa.com is finding vendors of every type, like insuring that ring or your event, someone to watch the kiddos during your reception, or picking up a gift for your bridesmaids at a local boutique. 

Consider filling out our Contact Vendors form to request information, or sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletters that are filled with the latest inspiration.

Cover Image: Amanda Hedgepeth Photography

If you’re a fan of bright and cheerful colors, then this wedding is for you. With incredible blooms and sunny blue skies, Josh and Christina's summer celebration will cure your wintertime blues. Their OBWA vendors combined their skills to create some lovely inspiration for you as you plan your OBX wedding!

PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEOGRAPHER | Digital Wunderland

CEREMONY + RECEPTION SITE | The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina

OFFICIANT | Rev. Jay Bowman

COORDINATION | Coastyle Weddings & Events

FLORAL + DECOR | Honeysuckle Events

MUSICIAN | SOULone

CATERER | Basnight's Lone Cedar Catering

CAKE + CONFECTIONS | Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks

IT'S HERE! The 2018 Outer Banks Weddings magazine has arrived, and we couldn't be more thrilled to get it into your hands! Here's a peek at this year's cover. 

Cover Details:

Photographer | Lundy Photography

Florals | Flower Girls OBX

Beauty | First Look Hair & Makeup Studio

Equipment Rentals | Amaranth + Artifact

Request your complimentary copy of the 2018 issue here. Please note that it may take up to two weeks for your magazine to be mailed due to the high volume of requests.

Saturday of the Wedding Weekend & Expo might be coming to an end, but the enjoyment of planning your OBX wedding isn't! We still have one full day for you to check every detail off that list... officiants, musicians, DJs, cake, catering, spirits, hair and makeup, and more! (Hint: come hungry.)

Join us and amazing local vendors tomorrow from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at First Flight High School!

Get your tickets online here for fast entry or purchase at the door. 

Have a VIP ticket? Be sure to register for your entry (or entries if you went on the Saturday Wedding Tour) at the Dream Giveaway Registration booth at the end of the hallway by the OBXWA Store. Your VIP ticket gets you one entry into the dream giveaway of your choice: the Wedding or Honeymoon. The drawing will take place at 2:15 p.m. in the Auditorium. Please note that you must be present to win either prize!

With some grand and gorgeous event homes and accommodations for guests and wedding parties, KEES Vacations is an excellent option when looking to book on the Outer Banks. Their flexibility and amenity packages will ensure your Outer Banks stay is exceptional and one less thing to worry about leading up to your wedding day.

You'll have the chance to get a sneak peek at some of KEES Vacations amazing homes and services as they take over the OBWA Instagram account all day today, Thursday, January 11th. Make plans to visit the KEES Vacations Platinum Sponsor booth (#95 and 96), and on Saturday's Wedding Tour, see Oceans 18, a gorgeous oceanfront home in Kill Devil Hills!

As part of the Wedding Weekend, a variety of the Expo vendors host ticket holders at their restaurants, venues, and showrooms--many of which will be set up like a wedding--as part of the Wedding Tour on Saturday from 3-7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to take a drive through the Outer Banks and tour potential wedding venues, meet with caterers in their space, and reconnect with vendors who will be at the stops. Check out the list of stops below!

If you're a VIP ticket holder, be sure to bring your VIP lanyard that you receive which acts as a "passport" for the Wedding Tour.  At each Tour stop you will receive one additional entry into the Dream Giveaway of your choice by receiving stamps on your VIP passport card! The more stops you make it to the more entries you earn. 

Be sure to head to the Dream Giveaway Registration booth at the Expo on Sunday with your VIP lanyard to redeem your entries. VIP ticket holder must be present to win the giveaway of their choosing.

The Wedding Tour is open to ALL ticket holders (general admission are welcome to attend tour stops).

{Still need tickets? Purchase them here!}

CURRITUCK MAINLAND

Sanctuary Vineyards | 7005 Caratoke Highway | Jarvisburg, NC NC27947

Vendors: Brooke Mayo Photographers • Currituck BBQ 

COROVA (4x4 Area)

Wild Horse Coastal Estate | 1873 Ocean Pearl, Corolla, NC 27927

Vendors: Bells & Whistles • Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals 

COROLLA

The Chesapeake | 1441 Ocean Pearl Drive, Corolla, NC 27927

Vendors: Dawn's Kitchen • Bells & Whistles • Neil GT Photography • Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks

Cosmo's Pizza | 520 Old Stoney Rd, Unit G, Corolla, NC 27927

The Currituck Club | 620 Currituck Clubhouse Drive Corolla, NC 27927

Vendors: Outer Banks Music Masters • Flower Girls • The Embellishers • Kristi Midgette Photography • OBX Photo Booths • Heart of Harlow • Corolla Trolley • Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals • Just Desserts  

Mike Dianna's Grill Room | 777 Sunset Blvd, Corolla, NC 27927

Vendors: Flower Girls

The Black Stallion | 599 Laughing Gull Ct. Corolla, NC 27927

Vendors: Bells & Whistles • Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals • Ocean Boulevard • Genevieve Stewart Photography • Just Desserts • Swell Productions • Club Violin • Growlers to Go

Sound to Sea Beach Club | 337 Lindsey Ln, Corolla, NC 27927

Vendors: Black Pelican Catering • Brooke Mayo Photographers • Outer Banks Kettle Corn • Sugar Snap Events • I Do OBX Chairs

Carolina Design's Realty - 052 Crew Quarters  | 353 Audubon Dr, Corolla NC 27927

Pine Island Lodge | 345 Audubon Dr, Corolla NC 27927

Vendors: Just Desserts • SoulONE • An Outer Banks Affair • ColemanShots • OBX Sunset Slush • Bells & Whistles • Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals • Dawn's Kitchen 

SOUTHERN SHORES

Steamers Catering | 1 Ocean Blvd.  Suite 115, Southern Shores, NC 27949

Vendors: Steve Hauser • Takes 2 Weddings

Barrier Island Bagels | 5549 N. Croatan Hwy, Southern Shores, NC 27949

Duck Woods Country Club | 50 S. Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949

KITTY HAWK

Hilton Garden Inn | 5353 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 

Vendors: OBX Sunset Slush • I Do OBX Chairs • I Do OBX Weddings • Coastal DJ & Video 

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar | 700 N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 

Argyles | 4716 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Vendors: Icing on the Cakes

Sinsational Desires | 3723 N Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 

TRiO Wine Beer Cheese | 3708 N Croatan Highway, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Vendors: Sarah D'Ambra Photography •  Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks

KILL DEVIL HILLS

First Look Hair & Makeup Studio | 113 E. Sothel St. Suite 8 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Carolina Designs Realty - Oceans 18 Event Home | 1115 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

KEES Vacations - Oceans 24 Event Home | 1113 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Vendors: Sarah Keenan Creative • I Do OBX Chairs 

Twiddy & Co - Atlantis Event Home | 1111 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Vendors: Ryan & Rach Photography • Coastal DJ & Video • Steamers • Sanctuary Vineyards • Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events • Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals • Flower Girls • Rev. Jay • I Do OBX Chairs • Almost Heavenly Bakery

Metro Rental | 111 Colington Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Outer Banks Brewing Station | 600 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Rooster's Southern Kitchen | 804 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Vendors: Caroline Jarvis Photography • Just Desserts 

Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals | 2001 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Vendors: Heather Events • Whalehead Club • Ocean Boulevard

NAGS HEAD

Mulligan's | 4005 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959

Vendors: Rande Banks, The Outer Banks Officiant • Sarah Keenan Creative

Pamlico Jacks Restaurant & Bar | 6708 S. Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC 27959

Vendors: Kelly's Outer Banks Catering

Village Beach Club | 5805 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959

Vendors: The Embellishers • Coastal DJ & Video • Flower Girls • Kristi Midgette Photography • Heart of Harlow • I Do OBX Chairs • Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals • Just Desserts

Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant | 7340 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959

Vendors: Alex Couey Photography • IC Jewelry 2 

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe | 7623 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959

Vendors: To Have and To Hold OBX • OBX Sunset Slush • Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events • Sarah Keenan Creative • Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment • Just Desserts • Courtney Hathaway Photography • Sugar Snap Events • Coastal DJ & Video • The Embellishers • Coastyle Events • Salty Hair Salon • Holiday House Weddings & Events • Honeysuckle Events • Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals (Dance Floor) • Reel Love Weddings • Carrie Roen Photography 

MANTEO

The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina | 2000 Sailfish Drive, Manteo, NC 27954

Vendors: Erin Everlee Photography • Heather Events • Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals • Ryan & Rach Photography

The White Doe Inn | 319 Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954 

Vendors: Kristi Midgette Photography • Engaging Events • Courtney Hathaway Photography • Bells & Whistles • Just Desserts

Cover Photo: Rooster's Southern Kitchen

Tents, accessories, dance floors, chairs, tables, linens, china, glassware, flatware and more. Metro Rental provides couples with some beautiful pieces to make their dream wedding a magical event. Get a closer look and some inspiration for your own wedding day as they take over the OBXWA Instagramall day today!

Make plans now to visit with Metro Rental at the Wedding Weekend and Expo this weekend, January 13 and 1514 They will be located at booths #103 and 104. In addition, plan to swing by their show room right near the Expo in Kill Devil Hills during the Saturday evening Wedding Tour.

Expo attendees who will be driving to the Outer Banks from west of Williamston should take note of the following notice regarding a bridge closure. During the closure, NCDOT will have detour signage and variable message signs in place to guide motorists through detour routes. 

From the NCDOT: The North Carolina Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that the Alligator River Bridge between Tyrrell and Dare counties will be closed to all vehicle traffic and boat navigation from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10 through Tuesday, Jan. 16. 

• Motorists traveling east from Columbia should use N.C. 94 South to U.S. 264 East to U.S. 64.
• Motorists traveling west from Dare County to Columbia should use U.S. 264 West to N.C. 94 North to U.S. 64.
• Motorists traveling to the Outer Banks from areas west of Williamston should use U.S. 17 North to U.S. 158 East.

• Motorists traveling from the Outer Banks to points west of Williamston should use U.S. 158 West to U.S. 17 South to U.S. 64 West.

Cover Photo: Sarah D'Ambra Photography