Plan your dream Outer Banks Wedding
Plan your wedding with us at the 2025 Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo on Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend! Meet with local wedding vendors face-to-face, save with special expo-only promotions, win a $1,000 giveaway, sample cuisine, talk the latest trends, tour venues on the Wedding Tour, and so much more!
When | Saturday & Sunday, January 18-19, 2025
Expo | Saturday, January 18th at The Waterfront Trellis and 108 Budleigh in downtown Manteo
Wedding Tour | Saturday, January 19th at various locations throughout the Outer Banks
Frequently asked questions
How do I purchase tickets to the Wedding Weekend and Expo?
Tickets can be purchased online here. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on Saturday, January 19, but we suggest buying online to save time at check-in. We offer two different types of tickets: General Admission and VIP. All tickets allow entry into the one-day expo, the Wedding Tour and Friday’s Welcome Party. Children under the age of 12 do not have to pay to enter the Expo.
What are the differences between a VIP and a General Admission ticket?
Both ticket types gain a person entry into the Expo and to attend the Kick-off Party on Friday evening.
VIP tickets are essential for entering to win our VIP Dream Wedding giveaway! VIP ticket holders will receive a raffle ticket for entry the $1,000 giveaway, VIP lounge, as well as a tote bag filled with swag and goodies from our sponsors. VIP tickets are $45.
General Admission tickets are perfect for those who join you for the Wedding Weekend, or for those who may not need the extra VIP perks. General Admission tickets are $25.
How do I redeem my ticket(s)?
You can redeem pre-purchased tickets at the Welcome Party on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Haven on the Banks in Nags Head from 7-9p, or you may redeem them at the door of the Expo on Saturday morning (VIP Ticket holders will also redeem other items at time of ticket redemption). Early redemption is encouraged to make entering the Expo on Saturday morning a breeze!
Which vendors will be exhibiting at the expo?
We will be updating the exhibitor lineup as vendors register.
What are the lodging options if I choose to stay overnight?
Tranquil House Inn
Promo code: EXPO2025 will get 10% off for dates 1/16/25 – 1/19/25
You can find additional Accommodations options here: obxwa.com/vendors/accommodations/
Can I purchase Outer Banks Weddings magazine at the Expo?
A complimentary copy of the 2023 Outer Banks Weddings magazine is given to all expo ticket holders.
How much time should we plan on spending at the Wedding Expo?
One of the best ways to have the most success at the expo is to plan out your experience. It’s important to know exactly what you are looking for and what your budget is prior to attending the Expo. Depending on where you are in your wedding planning, just engaged or almost ready to walk to the altar, you might have different needs and require specific services.
Praise from
past attendees
I thought this event was absolutely amazing. All the vendors were so kind and wonderful and as an out of towner, it really helped me get to know the vendors better and help me see my vision more clearly. I also loved going to all of the different venues along the island--this was a great idea.
I found this event extremely useful and learned so much, especially being from out of town.
This was a FANTASTIC weekend. The vendors were all incredible. I can’t wait to come to another event to start booking some vendors!!
It was a wonderful event! Plenty of information to make the big decisions for our wedding day. Well done!!
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Cover Image: Neil GT Photography | Bride Image: Sarah D’Ambra Photography