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 | MLK Weekend, January 17-19, 2025
Welcome Party | Friday, January 17th at Vista Creek Event Venue
Expo | Saturday, January 18th at The Waterfront Trellis and 108 Budleigh in downtown Manteo
Wedding Tour | Sunday, January 19th at various locations throughout the Outer Banks
HOURS + EVENTS
WELCOME PARTY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH
6p to 8p
Vista Creek Event Venue
Join other attendees and wedding vendors for a Welcome Party at Vista Creek Event Venue, a gorgeous wedding venue located in Manteo with views of The Roanoke Sound. 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 18TH
10a to 3p
Downtown Manteo
Meet with local wedding vendors at the Wedding Expo on Saturday, January 18th from 10a to 3p at two locations: 108 Budleigh and The Waterfront Trellis.
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 $1,000 to use with the Expo vendor of their choice! See details below.
WEDDING TOUR
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19TH
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 $1,000 giveaway (voucher to use with Expo vendor of choice)
- Exclusive VIP access at the White Doe Inn with appetizers and a mimosa bar
sponsors
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 ticket holders will receive a raffle ticket for entry the $1,000 giveaway, exclusive 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, January 17th from 6-8p, 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 here.
Are there special lodging options?
Special OBXWA Vendor Wedding Weekend Rates
Tranquil House Inn – Promo code: EXPO2025 will get 10% off for dates 1/16/25 – 1/19/25
The Pearl Hotel – Promo: $200 per night
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 2025 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 | Ring Image: Kasey Powell Weddings | Expo Vendor Image: Brooke Mayo Photographers | Venue Tour Image: Ryan & Rach Photography | Bride Image: Sarah D’Ambra Photography