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When Vashti and Brian got engaged, it was no question that they would wed on the Outer Banks. With their closest friends and entire family gathered by their side, this intimate oceanfront ceremony and reception was fill with endless love and laughs captured by Epic Shutter Photography. They began their ceremony on the beach with officiant Tony Joseph of I Do OBX Weddings as the sun began to set. After vows were exchanged, they celebrated just across the dune at a private oceanfront home in Corolla. After delicious cuisine by Ortega’z Grill, they danced poolside under a rising moon with Coastal DJ and Video. The beautiful floral's and confections were provided by The Flower Gallery & The Bakery at Harris Teeter in Kill Devil Hills. 

Ceremony Design: I Do OBX Chairs

Accommodations: Corolla Classic Vacations

 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.

After winning our all-inclusive Dream Wedding, which we grant one lucky couple each year at our annual Wedding Weekend & Expo, Stephanie and Keith began planning their big day with Glam & Lace Weddings, featuring over 20 Outer Banks Wedding Association vendors! This one-of-a-kind affair features some of our favorite timeless details, southern style cuisine by Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe, customized cocktail hour music by SOULone and a sweet-filled snowball bar by Island Snowball Company - just to name a few! We have been bursting at the seams to share their sweet vows at The Elizabethan Gardens and celebration at Nags Head Golf Links, captured by Sarah D'Ambra Photography from the Outer Banks Bride Magazine! 

Congratulations to Stephanie and Keith on winning this wedding of a lifetime, and a big thank you to all of the local vendors who made this Dream Wedding giveaway possible!

View more from Stephanie and Keith's Dream 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.

The Details:

Photographer: Sarah D'Ambra Photography | Ceremony Site: The Elizabethan Gardens | Reception Site: Nags Head Golf Links | Coordinator: Glam & Lace Weddings | Officiant: Reverend Tanya Young | Bridal Party Floral & Ceremony Design: Flower Girls OBX | Reception Flowers: The Embellishers | Deck Lounge Design: Holiday House Weddings & Events | Caterer: Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe | Cakes & Confections: Cotton Candy Baking Company | Ceremony Musicians: Kim Kalman Music, Club Violin | Cocktail Hour Musicians: SOULone | DJ: Coastal DJ & Video | Beauty & Spa: It's Royalty Salon Spa & Nails | Photo Booth: OBX Photo Booths | Videographer: Reel Love Weddings by Baldwin Video | Equipment Rentals - Dance Floor, Linens, China, & Tables: Metro Rental | Equipment Rentals - Reception Chairs: I Do OBX Chairs | Equipment Rentals - Tent: Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals | Specialty Services - Dove Release: When Doves Fly | Specialty Services - Lighting: Blue Steel Lighting Design | Specialty Services - Print Details: HLR Designs | Speciality Services - Snowball Bar: Island Snowball Company | Accommodations: The Tranquil House Inn | Bridal Party Luncheon: Ortega'z Grill

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.

Choosing the Outer Banks for its serenity, relaxed atmosphere, and a treasure trove of childhood memories, Darlene and Ryan planned their wedding, with the aid of Engaging Events, that resembled the setting sun on the Eastern Seaboard. I Do OBX Chairs designed darling set-up for their Jennette's Pier beach "I do's" that was perfect as the newlyweds were showered in a sea of beach balls for their ceremony exit. Bells & Whistles transformed the Pier into a modern, nautical masterpiece, with Courtney Hathaway Photography capturing every toast-worthy moment. 

View more from Darlene and Ryan'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 He Asked: "After Ryan graduated college, the couple took a trip to explore Europe. Ryan surprised Darlene by asking her to marry him in London on the top floor of The Shard, western Europe's tallest building. The Shard overlooks the Thames River and all of London, Darlene's favorite city!"

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "Darlene and Ryan chose the Outer Banks because of how much the islands meant to them growing up. One of their first dates was driving up Carova and laughing all day in the rain. The Outer Banks was also close enough for a majority of their family and friends to make it to the wedding, yet fair enough to give a 'destination wedding' feel." 

Wedding Inspiration: "Having frown up just across the border in Virginia, Darlene and Ryan treasured all of the childhood vacations with family and friends on the Outer Banks. The goal was to reflect the tranquility, relaxation and a home-away-from-home values into their wedding day. Getting married on the beach was an absolute must, casual beachwear encouraged, and the spirit of being on vacation were all imperative to the vision of their wedding." 

Favorite Wedding Memory: "Some of our favorite wedding day memories were getting ready with our wedding party, reading each other's letters, the beach ball toss after we said our vows, watching the sunset from the gorgeous banquet room of Jennette's Pier, and of course the weather!"

The Details: 

Photographer: Courtney Hathaway Photography | Ceremony & Reception Site: Jennette's Pier | Coordinator: Engaging Events | Floral & Decor: Bells & Whistles | Caterer: Kelly's Restaurant | Beauty & Spa: It's Royalty Salon Spa & Nails | Photo Booth: OBX Photo Booths | Equipment Rentals: I Do OBX Chairs, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals | Specialty Services - Invitations: HLR Designs | Accommodations: Resort Realty

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.

When it came to planning this nautical-themed wedding, the rustic ambiance of the Hilton Garden Inn's Kitty Hawk Pier was the perfect venue to host Lauren and Hunter's aquatic affair.  Our favorite part of their darling wedding was the "message in a bottle" toss during their pier ceremony, officiated by Rev. Jay Bowman! Using the love letters exchanged that morning, they placed the letters in a bottle and tossed it into the ocean during the ceremony. With Kristi Midgette Photography capturing all of the unique, memorable moments of this Outer Banks Bride Magazine feature wedding, we're unlocking more steal-worthy details of this Outer Banks destination wedding. 

View more from Lauren and Hunter'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 He Asked: "Hunter proposed at a vineyard in Louisa, Virginia. We were out celebrating my birthday and the completion of my teaching license. The next thing I knew, the music stopped and Hunter was down on one knee with a diamond ring tied to a wine glass! In a tasting room full of family and friends, he asked me to marry him." 

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "Hunter and I always dream of having a beach wedding. We visited the Outer Banks and feel in love with its beauty. We both love to fish, so deciding to get married on the pier was perfect for us! We love the rustic feel of Kitty Hawk Pier and knew right away that was the place we were meant to start our forever." 

Wedding Inspiration: "We wanted to incorporate a navy and white striped nautical theme, but keep it elegant and classic at the same time. It was all about the details when it came down to planning. I wanted everything to be absolutely breathtaking, and it was!"

Favorite Wedding Memory: "We chose to incorporate a message in a bottle as part of our ceremony. Hunter and I exchanged letters to each other the morning of our wedding, delivered by Hunter's best man. We read each others letters and put them inside the bottle afters to send off to sea. We threw this bottle off the pier into the waves as part of our ceremony. It was a beautiful moment and we can't wait for someone to find that bottle someday!" 

The Details

Photographer: Kristi Midgette Photography | Ceremony & Reception Site: Hilton Garden Inn | Officiant: Rev. Jay Bowman | Floral & Decor: Sugar Snap Events | Cakes & Confections: Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks | Beauty & Spa: Glimmer Hair and Makeup | Equipment Rentals: I Do OBX Chairs | Specialty Services - Invitations: HLR Designs

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.

Several celebrations, continuous laughter, endless fun and countless memories - Brian and Brandon's Outer Banks wedding week was nothing short of spectacular! The Proper Setting aided these two in designing a festival of love throughout the entire week, ending with vows on the grounds of Whalehead in Historic Corolla. Gussied-up in cafe lights, rustic seating, wagon wheels and whimsical blooms by Bells & Whistles, these gents flawlessly decked out their event home reception all captured by Genevieve Stewart Photography! 

View more from Brian and Brandon'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 He Asked: "Our engagement story is nothing short of comedic! Brandon planned an elaborate scavenger hunt across Durham, North Carolina that incorporated several of our closest friends who road tripped or flew in from all over the country. When I drove down South to meet Brandon, we ran into a couple snags that made us run behind to begin the hunt but it wasn't too long that I was handed my first clue...one I didn't understand at all! We drove throughout Chapel Hill and Durham making several stops, where we were met by our closest friends who held more mementos and more clues. We eventually ended up at the last stop, a hotel room covered in photos where I open several small bags that contained puzzle pieces. We put the puzzle together which was a picture of the two of us and the caption, "Will You Marry Me?" Of course, I said "yes!" and shortly thereafter our friends came through cheering as we celebrated with champagne!"

Why They Chose the Outer Banks: "We use to have a home in South Nags Head when I was younger and Brandon loves the water, so when he suggested the Outer Banks we both thought its beautiful and serene environment would provide us the perfect backdrop for our wedding vision."

Wedding Inspiration: "Brandon and I both love the natural elements of the outdoors. We wanted a simple ceremony that focused on our story, our love for one another and that incorporated the many important people in our lives. We also love a good party and to dance, which is why we felt as thought we had to have a big dance floor that overlaid part of the pool. We asked Bells & Whistles to refrain from large centerpieces and use moss, candles and subtle flowers to create a tablescape that transformed out dining area into a wonderful woodland and that would highlight the beauty of simplicity. Our guests felt like they were transported away from the poolside into a beautiful forest with our rustic tablescapes and lighting!"

Favorite Wedding Memory: "Hands down, our favorite memory is our first dance. I love country music and the song we chose, 'Who I am With You' by Chris Young truly reflects our relationship. Being a gay couple, it was difficult for both Brandon and I to come out to our friends and family, but in the end it doesn't matter what other people thought of our relationship. We had each other and we could be ourselves and be honest with one another - this song reflected that!"

The Details

Photographer: Genevieve Stewart Photography | Ceremony Site: Whalehead in Historic Corolla | Coordinator: The Proper Setting | Floral & Decor: Bells & Whistles | Caterer: Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar | Cakes & Confections: Just Desserts | Musicians: Club Violin | DJ: Outer Banks Music Masters | Beauty & Spa: Lovie's Salon and Spa | Equipment Rentals: I Do OBX Chairs, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals | Specialty Services - Lighting: Blue Steel Lighting Design | Transportation: Corolla Trolley Services | Accommodations: Inn at Corolla Light, Hampton Inn & Suites

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.

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

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.

There is no place more important on on your wedding day than the location that you say, " I do!" Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or lavish event, I Do OBX Chairs brings personal touches to every ceremony design. While we adore their quality bamboo arches, birch arches and driftwood arches, it is Tony and his team's incredible client experience that has Outer Banks brides and grooms applauding the professional service presented to everyone involved in the wedding day.

The Outer Banks Wedding Association is thrilled to have I Do OBX Chairs as a Gold Sponsor for our 2016 Wedding Weekend & Expo, January 16-17. Once you are done swooning of their amazing ceremony designs, we hope you take a few moments to learn more about this local vendor!

Q & A with Tony of I Do OBX Chairs

Q: How many years have you been involved in weddings on the Outer Banks?

A: "I have been involved with weddings since 2006 on the Outer Banks, but I began my career in 2013 as an officiant (I Do OBX Weddings!) and ceremony designer."

Q: What's your favorite thing about Outer Banks weddings?

A: "Being blessed to connect with couples I marry! How great is it to have people from all all over this world that want you to be part of one of the most important days of their lives?! I am truly blessed and try to show that in every ceremony design that my wife Mary and I do to the last detail."

Q: What makes you stand out from other wedding vendors?

A: "You and your guests will receive our full attention to detail for your ceremony design. Whether you are staging a small wedding or larger event, we'll provide you with professional service to help make your event run seamlessly. We are the best at making your ceremony on the Outer Banks be everything you envisioned it to be. From the arch being level to the horizon, chairs cleaned and perfectly set! Our mission is to help make your event a wonderful experience to be remembered for a lifetime!"

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.