Spotlight

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 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

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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

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Finding a sitter can be difficult when for couples' and guests are tied up with wedding festivities (especially for destination weddings!). If you're looking for a reliable, experienced and dependable sitter with nearly 30 years of experience, look no further than Robbins' Nest Sitting Service! A long time member of The Outer Banks Wedding Association, Miss Penny has been reviewed by many couples for our outstanding, no worry child care.

To read the reviews of Robbins' Nest Sitting Service and to contact Miss Penny, visit her vendor page.

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The Outer Banks is one of the most popular coastal wedding destinations in the country, and the Outer Banks Wedding Association is the premiere service organization for wedding professionals located in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde counties. With approximately 300 members strong, our organization offers the best resources to brides and those planning events in the Outer Banks. Known for it's popular Outer Banks Bride Magazine and destination wedding inspiration, the Outer Banks Wedding Association boasts local and national recognition.

Searching for a fun, interactive addition to your wedding reception? Photo booths are one of our favorite activities that everyone will love! OBX Photo Booths has helped many couples capture guests in a candid environment. With OBX Photo Booths' packages that include unlimited reception use and an album for guests to leave sweet notes, custom photo strips and logos, and a DVD of all the images, this photo booth company is a must-have for your Outer Banks wedding! Visit OBX Photo Booths vendor page to learn more.

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 The Outer Banks is one of the most popular coastal wedding destinations in the country, and the Outer Banks Wedding Association is the premiere service organization for wedding professionals located in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde counties. With approximately 300 members strong, our organization offers the best resources to brides and those planning events in the Outer Banks. Known for it's popular Outer Banks Bride Magazine and destination wedding inspiration, the Outer Banks Wedding Association boasts local and national recognition.

Renee Landry Events is a design studio that creates dazzling floral displays, and has an inventory that includes creative and unique ideas for every type of wedding: rustic chic, boho, modern, and whimsical vintage weddings alike. Large décor and furniture, arches, vintage salvage, vases, table decor, benches, seating, and lanterns is just a quick overview of the equipment rentals Renee Landry Events offers.

From bouquets, arbors, wreath, garland, centerpieces and sweet touches of flowers in a pool or flower crowns for your flower girls, there's nothing their team can't dream up. The talent and execution of event design is top-notch, and we are so excited to get to share Renee Landry Events with future brides and grooms in today's OBWA Member Feature.

To learn more, visit Renee Landry Events vendor page!

Photo Credits:

Cover Photo + 1: Sarah D'Ambra Photography

2: Sarah Keenan Creative

3 + 4: Renee Landry

5 + 6: Genevieve Stewart 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 over 250 local, passionate, and reliable wedding professionals on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For over 20 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.

You may have seen those big bright LOVE letters in some Outer Banks wedding photos, and if you're wondering where they're from, The Captain Entertainment is the answer. We love the addition to your wedding dance floor! Jessiah of The Captain Entertainment is talented at creating an impactful ambiance, whether it's through lighting or DJ services. If you want to get your crowd moving, The Captain Entertainment is the perfect DJ to get you set up for good time and memorable OBX wedding day! 

Visit The Captain Entertainment vendor page to learn more about his DJ packages and additional services.

Photos: Cover - Sarah D'Ambra Photography | 1 - Neil GT Photography | 2 - Brooke Mayo Photographers

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 over 250 local, passionate, and reliable wedding professionals on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For over 20 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.

If you're dreaming about a stress-free, picture-perfect wedding, you can absolutely have one! A part of making that a reality is by hiring an experienced and loyal wedding planner (or in the case of Coastyle Weddings & Events... hiring two!) and it will prove to be a complete sanity-saver and one of the wisest investments. 

Samantha and Taylor give great care to each relationship they develop, and their passion combined with incredible organization are just a few reasons why we are proud to have them as a member of the Outer Banks Wedding Association. 

Whether it's full service planning, month of planning, or a customized time frame that will work for you, the ladies at Coastyle can create a package that, no matter how big or small, will deliver a dream wedding for you and your love. 

Check out Coastyle Weddings & Events vendor page for more information! You can also meet the duo at the OBX Wedding Fest on August 26, 2018 at Duck Woods Country Club.

ColemanShots

Amanda Hedgepeth Photography

Sarah D'Ambra Photography

Sarah D'Ambra Photography

Coastal Shots Photography

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The Outer Banks is one of the most popular coastal wedding destinations in the country, and the Outer Banks Wedding Association is the premier service organization for wedding professionals located in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde counties. With approximately 300 members strong, our organization offers the best resources to couples and those planning events in the Outer Banks. Known for it's popular Outer Banks Weddings magazine and destination wedding inspiration, the Outer Banks Wedding Association boasts local and national recognition.

Known for being a mellow spot for locally sourced seafood and delicious Southern fare, The Blue Point has long been a staple in Duck. Their location is spectacular as it overlooks the sound, making it a prime spot for sunset viewing while you enjoy your favorite cocktails, brews, and world class wine! 

Host your bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner, or post-wedding brunch with them by renting one of their spaces or the Back Bar area. We love that they can accommodate anything you desire, whether it's a BBQ, shrimp boil, cocktail party or a plated dinner.

We're so thrilled to have The Blue Point as a member of OBWA! Check out their vendor page for more information, or email btorchia@thebluepoint.com. 

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The Outer Banks is one of the most popular coastal wedding destinations in the country, and the Outer Banks Wedding Association is the premier service organization for wedding professionals located in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde counties. With approximately 300 members strong, our organization offers the best resources to couples and those planning events in the Outer Banks. Known for it's popular Outer Banks Weddings magazine and destination wedding inspiration, the Outer Banks Wedding Association boasts local and national recognition.

Violin, jazz guitar, ukulele, acoustic guitar... the styles Outer Banks Wedding Association Musicians can provide at your celebration is endless! If you're seeking live music at your wedding—whether it's for your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception—OBWA has a variety of musicians who can play it all and leave you ecstatic with your decision. 

Simple and romantic tunes to get the tears rolling, or jazzy and funky upbeat jams to get everyone moving? Anything is possible! Browse OBWA Musicians and contact them today to see how they can cater to your needs.

TIP: When you contact the musicians, if you have your venue or an idea of an outdoor/beach ceremony, be sure to provide that information so they can give you an accurate quote and information.

PHOTOS: Cover - Club Violin // Photo 1 - SOULone  // Photo 2 - Jeremy Russell, Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment (by Ryan & Rach Photography)