The 2019 Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo will be here soon! 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 a 2019 Platinum sponsor, Basnight's Lone Cedar Catering. You can find them at Booth #6, and two tour stop locations during the weekend.

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

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe has been in business for 23 years.

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

The diverse beauty and nature. We have uninterrupted sky lines unlike our neighbors to the North (VA Beach), pristine beaches, beautiful sound views/waterways, 4x4 beaches, an array of fabulous venues that all have different unique features, lovely golf courses, and of course, access to scrumptious local seafood.

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

We are known for using only fresh, local seafood (which we clean on-site in our fish cleaning house), and also, our flexibility in creating personalized menus. Since we make everything in house, we are able to create any menu to fit your needs. No boxed, bagged or frozen here.

We are also know for our on-site herb and vegetable garden where we grow fresh herbs and vegetables used in both the restaurant and catering!

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

We look forward to meeting with all the happy couples and telling them about what we can do for them!

Our advice would be to do your research ahead of time, focus on vendors that you want to see at both the expo and tour stop first, book soon if you have not already since calendars tend to fill up expo weekend, brings labeled stickers for personal info/drawings, and of course, relax and enjoy!

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

Yes! At Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe! Please join us for music, drinks and scrumptious light hors d'oeuvre of course! We will also be at Pine Island Lodge that evening with food samples for couples to try! 

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

We cater both on-site and off-site.

We offer booking incentives for booking more than one event with us.

We drop off's for things like morning of the wedding brunch, the day after brunch and/or dinner, welcome parties, drop-offs for fishing excursions, etc.

We offer personal chef services, and can accommodate events ranging from 2 - 2000.

We make everything in house so we can accommodate Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, etc.

You will NEVER find imported seafood on your plate when dining with us! It's only the best, local seafood!

We have been featured on both the Food Network and the Travel Channel!

Every year we travel to a different state as the only, featured local seafood vendor for Farm Aid with Willy Nelson!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! MORE DETAILS ON THE WEEKEND EVENTS HERE.

Wedding Date: September 6, 2018 

Arielle and Miguel celebrated their destination wedding at the Wild Horse event home. Their wedding was simply magical with a touch of bohemian elegance, a modern-beach feel, and plenty of unique touches that are totally Pin-worthy. A gorgeous sunset made for amazing photo ops, and a fun "La Hora Loca" brought their day to an end. Scroll on to see their beautiful OBX wedding!

Photographer: Sarah D'Ambra Photography

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Wild Horse Coastal Estate

Officiant: I Do OBX Weddings

Floral + Decor: Bells & Whistles

Hair + Makeup: Glimmer Hair and Makeup

Planner / Coordinator: Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events

Caterer: Steamers Restaurant & Catering

Cake: Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks

DJ: Coastal DJ & Video

Equipment Rentals: Amaranth + Artifact (lounge); Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

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 Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals and swing by to meet them at Expo booth #36, their show room and various venues for the Wedding Tour!

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

Ocean Atlantic Rentals originated in 1979 providing rental gear to vacationing families. Our wedding division expanded into its own thriving business beginning in 2003.

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

The majority of the brides we work with are destination brides. These couples have chosen our small yet beautiful beach over every other location in the world to spend one of the most special days of their lives. Each couple brings a unique vision to our beaches. When you have the opportunity to contribute to someone’s special day, it serves as a reminder of how blessed we are and not to take our home for granted. It is truly rewarding to be able to help them achieve their wedding vision, whether it is a relaxed beachside occasion or a high end formal affair. It is also such an honor to work alongside many other talented OBX vendors!

Sarah D'Ambra Photography

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

We feel that it is an honor to be chosen to be apart of our clients event team. We do everything in our ability to help make our clients’ dreams come true. We strive to be recognized for optimum customer service. At the end of the day, seeing the joy, satisfaction, and excitement on our clients’ faces is what we are here for.

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

As most of our clients are out of town, the majority of our correspondence takes place over the phone or by email. We are so excited to be able to actually meet our new and pre-existing clients in person at the expo! We also are always eager to see the gorgeous booths all the vendors have designed for their spaces.

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 Reel Love Weddings and swing by to meet them at booth #99!

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

We have been filming weddings here since 2010!

What makes working with Outer Banks weddings unique and special to you?

I love that we get to work with the same local vendors a lot. It's nice to show up to a wedding venue and see familiar faces that you know will help you to create a great wedding day. Wait...can I say the beach thing, too? That we get to shoot weddings on the beach…

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

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

I always look forward to meeting potential brides and it's also a great opportunity to see all of the other great vendors we have in one place. My advice to anyone attending would be to just breath and not get to overwhelmed. :) 

I always ask couples to take a look at our website and watch some of our videos. I want them to be sure we are a good fit for them and it helps them envision their own wedding film. I would also advise them to hire us...because we are awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=QMvhDV0yYqU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaZ50N3uK-U

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 clock is ticking for our 21st Annual Wedding Weekend & Expo on January 19th and 20th! We hope that you are as excited as we are for all of the weekend’s events as it is sure to be our best yet. Our local wedding professionals are ready to help you start planning your big day... any size, style or budget.

We are proud to present to you our list of participating vendors (additional vendors may be added)! Purchase your tickets now here.

*Tour Stop Only means that that vendor does not have a booth at the Expo, but they are a stop on Saturday evening's Wedding Tour! The complete list of Wedding Tour stops and vendors will be released soon.

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 Currituck Club, Village Beach Club and Nags Head Golf Links have been destination wedding venues for 15+ years. We look forward to many, many more!

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

There are so many amazing aspects of the wedding industry here on the Outer Banks. Our favorite is the wide variety of beautiful landscapes the Outer Banks offers for weddings. The Outer Banks offers so much more than just the beach! While no destination wedding is complete without one beach photo, it is great that there are other landscapes such as the sound front, gardens, vineyards, golf courses, marinas, chapels and more. Our venues offer a few different landscapes of the OBX!

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

We are very much a one-stop shop which allows the planning process to be stress-free! There is so much included in our facility fee such as on-site venue coordination, event set up and clean up, dining tables, cocktail tables, white folding chairs, white table linens and napkins, etc. I could go on! We try to be as inclusive as possible. Our goal is truly to make your wedding planning process and your special day as simple and easy as possible so you can truly enjoy every moment! 

The Currituck Club | Coastal Shots Photography

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

We are most excited to meet all the newly engaged couples (booked and potential)! It is so fun to chat with couples about all their ideas and assist in the planning process. It's also great to see all the familiar faces in the local wedding vendor family! 

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

Both Village Beach Club and The Currituck Club will be on the tour! Both venues will be set up like a mock wedding reception showcasing different florists, entertainment, photographers, food, beverages and more! We love hosting as a tour stop and getting creative with our set up! 

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

Hmmmm....that's a tough one as there are so many great aspects that The Currituck Club, Village Beach Club and Nags Head Golf Links offer so we will try to make this short and sweet. All three clubs are full service so on top of venue space we also provide food and beverages, on site event coordination, set up and breakdown, in house tables and chairs, white table linens and napkins and in house decor. When booking a club for an event, you have access to all of the event spaces whether you choose to utilize them or not as we only book one event per day. Each venue has different event spaces so you and your guests will never feel confined to one space. Last but certainly not least, we would like to point out the beautiful landscapes that each club offers (beach, pool, golf course, sound front) - the photo opportunities are endless! Check out our Instagram's for proof - @nagsheadgolflinks @thecurrituckclub @villagebeachclubobx 

The Currituck Club | Genevieve Stewart Photography

Nags Head Golf Links | Kristi Midgette Photography

Nags Head Golf Links | Courtney Hathaway Photography

Village Beach Club | Coastal Shots Photography

Village Beach Club | Jonathan Pillow Photography

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now! 

Cover Pic: ColemanShots

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

TICKETS: Tickets are on sale now! 

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