Plan your dream Outer Banks Wedding
Plan your wedding with us at the 2026 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 $500 giveaway, sample cuisine, talk the latest trends, tour venues on the Wedding Tour, and so much more!
When | MLK Weekend, January 16-18, 2026
Welcome Party | Friday, January 16th at The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove
Expo | Saturday, January 17th at 108 Budleigh, The Pioneer Theater, The Waterfront Trellis and the Manteo House in downtown Manteo
Wedding Tour | Sunday, January 18th at various locations throughout the Outer Banks
HOURS + EVENTS
WELCOME PARTY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH
6p to 8p
at The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove
Join other attendees and wedding vendors for a Welcome Party. This is the ultimate event to kick off the weekend of wedding planning fun with hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dancing. You will redeem your tickets and receive a wristband and other items at the Welcome Party to make entry into Saturday’s Expo venues quicker.
WEDDING EXPO
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH
10a to 3p
Downtown Manteo
Meet with local wedding vendors at the Wedding Expo on Saturday, January 17th from 10a to 3p at 108 Budleigh, The Pioneer Theater, The Waterfront Trellis, and The Manteo House.
Talk ideas with planners, find a photographer that you connect with, enjoy samples, and take advantage of special Expo-only deals and discounts!
VIP ticket holders can enter to win $500 to use with the Expo vendor of their choice! See details below.
WEDDING TOUR
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18TH
10a to 5p
Various Venues & Businesses on the Outer Banks
Take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to tour the Outer Banks’ best wedding venues! The Wedding Tour is self-guided and will take place at various venues and businesses located all over the Outer Banks. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with Expo vendors again as some will be located at Tour stops. All ticket holders are welcome to attend the Wedding Tour and must present a wristband to visit Tour Stop locations.
From intimate celebrations to blowout bashes—We’ve Got You Covered.
Photographers, planners, caterers, DJs and more… find the list of vendors who will be at the Expo! Check back often as vendors are currently registering to participate in the event.
TICKETS
Tickets are on sale now!
General Admission
$25
- Admission into Friday’s Welcome Party
- Admission into Saturday’s Wedding Expo
- Admission to Sunday’s Wedding Tour
- OBX Wedding Tote Bag and newest issue of Outer Banks Weddings Magazine
VIP
$45
- Admission into Friday’s Welcome Party
- Admission into Saturday’s Expo
- Admission to Sunday’s Wedding Tour
- OBX Wedding Tote Bag filled with Swag from Wedding Weekend Sponsors and newest issue of Outer Banks Weddings Magazine
- Entry into a $500 giveaway (voucher to use with Expo vendor of choice)
- Exclusive VIP access at The Manteo House with appetizers and a mimosa bar
SPONSORS
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 | Ring Image: Kasey Powell Weddings | Expo Vendor Image: Brooke Mayo Photographers | Venue Tour Image: Ryan & Rach Photography | Bride Image: Sarah D’Ambra Photography