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North Carolina-Outer Banks
New Yorker needs help planning Outer Banks Wedding
Hi everyone! I am recently engaged and I have my heart set on marrying on the beach in the Outer Banks. I would love a venue that has a casual rustic elgant atmosphere. I am not from the area and I am just looking for some feedback in regard to locations. Thanks so much....
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Re: New Yorker needs help planning Outer Banks Wedding
Have you ever been to OBX? I have vacationed there since I was a small child and my brother also lives down there, so I am really good with tid-bits about the island. The best place to start your search is the OBX Wedding Assoc. website which provides you with a list of vendors, reception sites, caterers, etc., basically everything you will need for your wedding. They hold their annual wedding expo every January, like the 2nd weekend, and more info will be posted about that this coming fall so be sure to look back. I would definitely make plans to attend the expo so that you can see everything and meet with local vendors all in the same weekend.
A few popular places are The Pier House at Hilton Garden Inn--absolutely gorgeous!! Another is 108 Budleigh in Manteo (about 10 min from Nags Head), The NC Aquarium, The Curritcuk Club, The Sanderling, etc. All of these are on the obx wedding site. It all really depends if you want a grand reception on the fancier side or if you want something more intimiate at a private event home. That is a very popular choice among brides as well b/c that way you can get married right on the beach and then walk to the house for the reception.
Good luck in your search and if you have any questions at all, feel free to e-mail me at cm_alexander@yahoo.com
Happy Planning!
Charlene
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if possible you should really plan a trip down even if its a quick one.
a great tool to use is the outer banks wedding association as they list several reputible vendors, but also show "real weddings" and list what vendors they used.
you can go the route of using an event home w/ direct beach access or you could go w/ a hotel and use their beach access. both have their pros and cons...it just all depends on your budget and what matters most to you and your FI.
if you need any help w/ vendors just let me or any obx bride here know and we're always happy to help!
I am getting married in virginia beach and we looked all over oBX and everything was so expensive so we found a awesome place in virginia beach on the water with views of the marina and ocean. we are havinng a outside ceremony and reception inside the waterfront banquet hall. these guys offer and all inclusive wedding pkg. so take a look at thier site online.www.flickr.com/photos/virginiabeachweddings/">www.flickr.com/photos/virginiabeachweddings/