Member Feature

Member Monday⎪Sanderling Resort

Facing both the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound, The Sanderling Resort is a beautiful location for your dream wedding. The resort, which is located in Duck, NC, is the only full-service resort that you will find on the Outer Banks.

"Most people don’t realize we are a resort with over 120 hotel rooms, 5 vacation homes, 3 restaurants on property, a spa, and a variety of wedding venues. One of the things I love most about working here is being able to sell it to our couples that everyone that stays on property for their wedding weekend, may never even need to leave the resort because there is offer so much!"

-Kristen Allen, Catering & Sales Manager

The resort is able to accommodate weddings of all sizes, from 15-200 guests! The different venues are all unique and beautiful in their own ways, and there are special elopement packages for each. For larger ceremonies & receptions, Sanderling's in-house wedding planners will work with you to create your dream wedding!

On-site catering is also a fabulous perk of a Sanderling wedding, with the resort's creative and delicious catering menu that is full of options that you are certain to find something you love. Tastings are available for contracted couples, or you can join the Sanderling Resort at their Annual Bridal Tasting to sample food options, browse decor and get the chance to envision what your wedding could look like.

See more of their ceremony & reception spaces below, and find wedding packages here.

The Pavilion

Photos: Genevieve Stewart Photography & Films

Kimball's Kitchen

Photos: Neil GT Photography

Ocean Deck

Photos: Genevieve Stewart Photography & Films

Genevieve Stewart Photography

Event House & Deck

Photos: Mary Basnight Photography

Keeper's Loft

Photos: Genevieve Stewart Photography & Films

To contact the Sanderling Resort, click here. You can also visit them at the OBX Wedding Fest on November 8th at both Duck Woods Country Club and Keeper's Galley at Haven on the Banks.

Header Image: Julie Dreelin Photographer + Film Maker

Floral & Decor: Renee Landry Events

Videos: Reel Love Weddings by Baldwin Video

Member Monday | Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment

Jeremy Russell of Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment is the go-to-guy for your wedding entertainment needs, from walking down the aisle to the first song you dance to as a newly-wedded couple. Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment offers a variety of packages that cover DJ Services, Vocals, a Full Band and even Lighting. In addition to singing and playing music on the Outer Banks, Jeremy is also a new Board Member of the Outer Banks Wedding Association. Visit his website (www.jeremyrussellmusic.com) to find out where you can see him play next!

How long have you been playing for weddings on the Outer Banks?

I started performing for weddings about 12 years ago - playing acoustic for friends and family ceremonies at first; pursuing music, DJ-ing, and weddings full-time several years later.

What makes the Outer Banks unique and special to you?

There’s a lot about the Outer Banks that makes it unique and special! On the personal side, I have a huge extended family and a lot of them live here! I also met my wife, a local girl, when I moved here as a teenager. Add in world-class fishing, miles of beaches, and wide-open spaces - what’s not to love?

I think I love it here because of the OBX mentality – it’s a slower pace, people look out for each other, we’re hard workers, and we know how to have fun.

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

My best advice for couples booking our services (or anyone’s really) would be to book early and ask lots of questions! Most of our wedding dates are reserved 12-16 months in advance so it’s important to secure your date early. It’s not every day that you plan a wedding and work with musicians and DJs so ask questions!

What trends are you most excited to see in future weddings?

I’m not much of a wedding trend follower or forecaster but I love how weddings are becoming more relaxed! Smaller wedding parties, less formalities, and a heavy hors d’ourves meal, with “floating” seating (instead of a big sit-down dinner) make guests feel more at ease.

What makes Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment different from other vendors on the Outer Banks?

Clients like Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment because we offer all-inclusive packages that cover all their entertainment needs – one company to coordinate with, one contract, everything music.

We’re different from other vendors because of the wide array of services we offer; acoustic ceremonies and DJ services to full band receptions and uplighting! Couples can book live music and a DJ dance party all in one package – the best of both worlds! We also have a la carte options like wireless mics for your ceremony, “Be Your Own DJ” (we bring equipment, you provide the playlist), karaoke, and a professional uplighting system.

What’s one of your favorite songs to play?

My favorite songs to play at weddings are the ones that get the best crowd reactions – guests are often taken by surprise when I play acoustic versions of “I Want it That Way” or Shaggy’s “Angel” (full-on Shaggy voice) during the cocktail hour. At home my latest favorites to play are “Rumor” by Lee Brice and “Where Rainbows Never Die” by the SteelDrivers.

What has been one of your stranger song requests?

After playing and DJing weddings for the past decade I’ve had my fair share of odd song requests. The funny thing is that it’s usually a family joke or special song that ends up being a great moment. My most-recent strange request was to play the commentary from when David Ortiz hit a grand slam in 2013 to tie in the ALCS game – odd yes, but the groom and his friends loved every second!

Photos: Ryan & Rach Photography

Member Monday | The Roanoke Bungalow

This Member Monday, we are featuring one of our newest members, The Roanoke Bungalow. Built in the 1930s, the historic bungalow has been passed down and is now open as a Bed and Breakfast in Manteo, NC. Current owner, Cheryl Ambrose, has turned this quaint home into a beautiful destination setting on the Outer Banks.

"The Roanoke Bungalow, a wedding venue located on beautiful Roanoke Island, and most likely the single best kept secret on the island and perfect for your uniquely intimate wedding experience. The charming setting, just a few blocks from the downtown waterfront or a few minutes from the beach, lends natural light and beauty to the outdoor ceremony and reception of your fantasies. The casual, open-aired setting, full of trees, flowers, and romantic stone walkways, is the ideal backdrop for couples who's dream wedding is both elegant and rustic."

Browse their photos, and find out more information on their website.