Currituck Wedding

Member Feature | Birthday Suits

Birthday Suits is a trendy swimwear boutique with three locations on the Outer Banks in Corolla, Duck and Kill Devil Hills. For over 30 years they have provided all the "bare essentials" for beach brides and wedding parities. The retail experts not only specialize in swimwear, but also fashionable dresses and head-to-toe accessories for every occasion! Birthday Suits' locally handcrafted sea glass jewelry are a bridal favorite, and as an original Outer Banks product, they make the perfect gift for your bridesmaid! Visit Birthday Suits vendor page to learn more about their hours.

Birthday Suits

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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.

Photos by Genevieve Stewart Photography

Member Feature: Trio Wine, Beer, Cheese

From quality and exceptional to high-end and exclusive, Trio Wine, Beer, Cheese offers a vast selection of wine, beer and cheese from around the globe. However, this is more than a traditional retail shop, but an Italian bistro meets British pub experience where cozy, comfortable atmosphere and expert staff reign. We're not sure what we love more: Trio's copper top bar, custom cheese cakes, or intimate event space! Regardless, you will not want to miss visiting Trio Wine, Beer, Cheese the next time you are on the Outer Banks or during their Summer Bridal Mixer, July 27 from 4-6pm.

To learn more about Trio Wine, Beer, Cheese and their event space, contact Abigail at 252-261-0277 or via email: events@obxtrio.com.

Photos by Brooke Mayo Photography

Member Feature: Amy Redford Art

We love the idea of getting creative with friends over a glass of wine, so imagine our delight when Amy Redford Art joined the Outer Banks Wedding Association! Amy Redford Art is a popular artist on the Outer Banks and we are excited that she has expanded to her services to offer tailored packages for wedding parities. Amy is able to create an image specifically for you, and host a painting party at your residence or vacation home. See a few of her art samples below and contact Amy Redford Art for your wedding week activity today!

To learn more about Amy Redford Art and to check her availability, contact Amy at 757-692-3218 or via email: amyredford@charter.net.

Member Feature: Inn at Corolla Light

Nestled in the seclusion of stately waters, oaks and historic pine tress on the Currituck Sound, the Inn at Corolla Light offers cozy accommodations for Outer Banks visitors. With 43 unique rooms and suites, private dining, close access to many of Corolla's shops and restaurants, the Inn has the ideal amenities and style for every visitor - whether you crave adventure, romantic getaway or ecological excursion! Enjoy everything Corolla has to offer by staying at the Inn at Corolla Light for your Outer Banks vacation.

To check the Inn at Corolla Light's availability for our Outer Banks vacation, contact Susan at 252-453-3340 or via email: susan@innatcorolla.com.

Member Feature: Corolla Outback Adventures

When we think of wedding activities for a bachelor getaway, the entire wedding party and even your wedding guests (just to name a few!) our minds always go to wild horse tours! Corolla Outback Adventures offers guided tours to the sanctuaries of the colonial Spanish mustangs and treasured wildlife on the 4x4 beaches. Their expert tour guides bring a wealth of knowledge of the wild horses and refuge areas as you travel through beaches of the Outer Banks. We are excited to have Corolla Outback Adventures as a member of the Outer Banks Wedding Association and hope you take the opportunity to explore their company for future tours!

To learn more about Corolla Outback Adventures and to check their tour availability, contact their offices at 252-453-4484 or via email: jaybender@mac.com.

Photo Credit: Audra Krieg Photography

Member Feature: Island Shore Productions

We hear countless times from newly married brides and grooms how quickly their wedding day flew by and how the wish they could relive it over-and-over again. Our suggestion? Hire a talented videographer, like Island Shore Productions, to film your big day from start to finish! Tony of Island Shore Productions is a mastermind when it comes to capturing the raw emotions of the day and telling your unique story through video - a priceless component that you'll treasure for years to come!

To learn more about Island Shore Productions and their services, contact Tony at 252-715-0215 or via email: tonysvideo@me.com.

Member Feature: Blue Steel Lighting Design

Creators and technicians of incredible wedding lighting designs, Blue Steel Lighting Design uses cutting edge technology to execute your dream wedding atmosphere. Whether you desire a glamorous, sparkling chandeliers or a reception flushed with bright color, Blue Steel Lighting Design can expertly craft lighting that will leave your wedding guests speechless. We are honored to have these experts in event and architectural lighting as a member of the Outer Banks Wedding Association and know will love every minute of working with John and his team!

To learn more about Blue Steel Lighting Design, contact John and Simone at 252-548-9622 or via email: bluesteelobx@gmail.com.

Photo Credit:

Ryan & Rach Photography (Images 1 & 2)

Daniel Pullen Photography (Image 3)

Sarah D'Ambra Photography (Images 4 & 5)

Courtney Hathaway Photography (Image 6)

2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine: Coastfully Wed

With a ceremony by the sound and country club reception at The Currituck Club to day-after photo session with ColemanShots by the ocean, Taylor and John's coastal affair took us on a journey across the Outer Banks. Oozing natural, garden glamour with splashes of green and gold, this wedding is the definition of lovely. Luckily, we have their wedding film by Swell Productions to allow us to relive the splendor on repeat.

View more from Taylor and John's wedding, receive Outer Banks wedding inspiration and receive our in-demand vendor directory by reserving your complimentary copy of the 2016 Outer Banks Bride Magazine.

From the Couple...

How The Met: "We met while working together at a sailing center in Corolla in the summer of 2011. John had moved from South Carolina and took a job as the sailing center's Site Manager and Taylor just graduated college in Virginia and took a Summer job there renting out water-sport equipment. We became friends through working together and made our romantic relationship official that September - we also decided to make our move to the Outer Banks a permanent one!"

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "We met here and live here!"

Wedding Inspiration: "We wanted our wedding to be everything that is simple, natural beauty - something we feel encompasses our relationship as a whole. The most important thing to us was to be able to get married in a place that had significant meaning to both of us, and that we could always come back to visit and even bring our keys one day. Our wedding quickly turned into an earthy, very natural, garden glam style."

Favorite Wedding Memory: "Our top favorite memory is our first look! Once we saw each other for the first time, every nerve we had went away and it was just the most emotional, flawless moment for us that we will never forget."

The Details

Photographer: ColemanShots | Reception Site: The Currituck Club | Coordinator: Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events | Officiant: I Do OBX Weddings | Floral & Decor: Bells & Whistles, Flower Girls OBX | Cakes & Confections: Cotton Candy Baking Company | DJ: DJ Bruce "I Do" Entertainment & DJ | Beauty & Spa: Lovie's Salon and Spa | Videographer: Swell Productions | Equipment Rentals: I Do OBX Chairs, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals, Metro Rental, Renee Landry Events | Transportation: Corolla Trolley Services | Accommodations: Sun Realty