Currituck OBX Wedding Planner

Currituck OBXWEDDINGS

& HoneymoonsIn Northeastern North Carolina

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Your Wedding By The Sea...will be unforgettable, here on the Currituck Outer Banks. The excitement has just begun to set in, and the planning has started. This is the day you’ve dreamed of since you were a child. So, on this special day, everything needs to be just right. The dress, the pictures, the cake, the invitations... the setting must be magical. Breathtaking seascapes, spectacular sunsets and unspoiled beaches make the Currituck Outer Banks the ideal setting for your unforgettable day. Visualize the two of you hand-in-hand on the beach, sea breezes blowing and waves gently rolling. Or picture yourself pledging eternal love surrounded by friends and family with the historic Currituck Beach Lighthouse majestically standing guard. Follow your heart to the perfect wedding destination: North Carolina’s Currituck Outer Banks.

WeddingInformationYour Wedding by The Sea 1Epic Locales 2OBX Wedding Expo 3Planning Your Big Day 4Weddings in Historic Corolla 5Vacation Rentals 6The Marriage License& Officiants 9Weddings, Pets Included 13Details, Details... 14

WeddingServicesVacation Rentals Accommodations 6Hotel & Inn Accommodations 7Beverage 8Beauty 9Ceremony & Reception Sites 10Caterers 10Equipment Rental 11Flowers 12Music 12Officiants 12Photography 12Plan & Coordinate 12Video 13Transportation 13

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A wedding ceremony is one of the most beautiful and important celebrations of our lives. It is a ceremony that deserves a memorable setting, and the Currituck Outer Banks offers the perfect surroundings for any style of wedding the bride and groom may have in mind. Whether the couple is seeking a traditional church wedding, a sunset or Beach-side wedding, or even a simpler ceremony in a home setting, there is sure to be a perfect match on the Currituck Outer Banks. The interdenominational Corolla Chapel has been a part of Outer Banks life since its founding in 1885. Still retaining much of its original look and feel, the church recalls a simpler time, and the parsonage is able to handle larger wedding parties.

Epic Locales,

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Outer Banks Wedding Association

Weekend Expo

The Outer Banks Wedding Association Weekend Expo is held each year in January and features a variety of activities including:• The Wedding Tour, a self-guided tour of many of the reception and ceremony sites available on the Outer Banks.• A welcome reception and fashion show for brides and other attendees.• Exhibits of over 200 Outer Banks wedding vendors available to help you plan your dream wedding.For more information on The Outer Banks Wedding Association Expo, please visit www.obxwa.com.

One of the most spectacular settings on the Outer Banks is the timeless roaring 20s era Art Nouveau architectural masterpiece known as Whalehead in Historic Corolla. This storied house museum is located in the heart of Historic Corolla on 39 acres within Historic Corolla Park. Whalehead features beautifully manicured lawns, a historic wooden footbridge and a gazebo overlooking the Currituck Sound. The Currituck Beach Lighthouse also makes for a stunning backdrop, and, like Whalehead, features breathtaking views and an awe inspiring natural setting. On the Currituck Mainland, ocean views give way to glorious wide-open expanses, southern hospitality and rustic charm. The CCRC (Currituck County Rural Center) offers all this and more, as do several mainland golf clubs and vineyards located on or around the majestic Currituck Sound.

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Planning Your Big DaySpectacular sunsets, pristine beaches, and majestic historical attractions provide unforgettable backdrops for a magical wedding ceremony. Before selecting the ideal location and vendors for your nuptials, consider the following when planning your wedding:

The Pre-Plan Schedule a pre-wedding trip to the Currituck Outer Banks to visit ceremony and reception sites. Reserve your chosen location as early as possible; many venues book up fast. Meet with local wedding vendors; these “experts” can help you navigate the wedding planning process. If you plan to hold your wedding outdoors, have an alternate plan ready.

Set The DateSend “Save the Date” notices far in advance of your wedding. This will give your guests and family members time to make travel and lodging arrangements.

Choose the VendorsThere are many experienced wedding professionals on the Outer Banks including caterers, florists, wedding cake designers, musicians, equipment rental companies and more. You can search for available vendors online at www.VisitCurrituck.com/weddings.

With stunning natural beauty and a relaxed way of life, the Currituck Outer Banks is the perfect place to combine your destination wedding with a romantic honeymoon getaway. Let your imagination run wild, and enjoy planning your big day.

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Weddings in Historic CorollaThe sweeping, magnificent grounds of Historic Corolla Park and nostalgic streets of Corolla Village host some of the finest celebrations on the Eastern seaboard. In the park, thirty-nine acres of spacious waterfront lawn offers spectacular views of the Currituck Sound. The park is a photographer’s dream location, with unforgettable sunsets and incredible natural beauty. The Currituck Beach Lighthouse towers in the background, and Whalehead, a beautifully restored 1920’s era historic home, is a focal point in the park. The house, along with a historic footbridge and boathouse, provide a wonderful backdrop for both weddings and receptions. For more information , please visit these websites: www.WhaleheadWedding.com and www.CorollaChapel.com

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The Currituck Outer Banks offer a wide variety of vacation rental homes that may be used for wedding ceremonies, ranging in size from one-bedroom cottages to homes that can sleep as many as 50 people.  Several of the rental homes include elevators, gourmet kitchens, sweeping staircases, pools and theatre rooms. Smaller homes can host intimate weddings, while larger homes can accommodate extended family and friends.  Corolla offers lavish event homes ranging from 14 - 28 bedrooms with 7904 -20697 sq feet of living space. Many of these home’s amenities include enormous rooms with unimaginable ocean views, as well as expansive decks overlooking the Atlantic. For information on vacation rental homes suitable for weddings, please contact one of the area’s property management companies.

Vacation Rentals Rental AccommodationsAtlantic Realty252-261-8340877-858-4795www.atlanticrealty-nc.com info@atlanticrealty-nc.com

Beach Realty & Construction/Kitty Hawk Rentals252-453-4141800-635-1559www.beachrealtync.com info@beachrealtync.com

Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales252-453-3000877-642-3224www.brindleybeach.com rentals@brindleybeach.com

Carolina Designs Realty252-261-3934800-368-3825www.carolinadesigns.comrentals@carolinadesigns.com

Carolina Shores Vacation Rentals252-715-1901866-418-5263www.outerbankscarolinavacations.cominfo@outerbankscarolinavacations.com

Corolla Classic Vacations252-453-9660866-453-9660www.corollaclassicvacations.cominfo@corollaclassicvacations.com

Corolla Light Resort252-453-2455www.corollalightresort.com info@corolla-light.com

Elan Vacations252-491-8787866-760-3526www.elanvacations.com info@elanvacations.com

Karichele Realty252-453-2377www.karichele.com info@karichele.com

Outer Banks Blue Real Estate Service252-255-1220844-557-3463www.outerbanksblue.com info@outerbanksblue.com

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Hotels & Inns On the Currituck Outer Banks

Paramount Destinations866-753-3045www.paramountdestinations.com info@paramountdestinations.com

Resort Realty866-348-9234www.resortrealty.com info@ resortrealty.com

Seaside Vacations252-261-5500866-884-0267www.outerbanksvacations.comvacations@seasiderealty.com

Shoreline OBX252-261-5300800-449-2036www.shorelineobx.cominfo@shorelineobx.com

Southern Shores Realty252-261-2000800-334-1000www.southernshores.com rentals@southernshores.com

Stan White Realty & Construction252 453-6131800 753-6200www.outerbanksrentals.cominfo@outerbanksrentals.com

Sun Realty252-453-8822800-332-0039www.sunrealtync.comcorolla@sunrealtync.com

Twiddy & Company Realtors252-457-1 100866-457-1190www.twiddy.comrent@twiddy.com

Village Realty252-453-9650877-546-5362www.villagerealtyobx.comcorolla@villagerealtyobx.com

Hampton Inn & Suites, Corolla252-453-6565, 800-Hamptonwww.outerbanks.hamptoninn.com

Inn at Corolla Light252-453-3340, 800-215-0772www.innatcorolla.comreservations@innatcorolla.com

Hotels On the Currituck Mainland

Walnut Island Restaurant and Lodge252-453-2261 www.walnutisland.combarry@walnutisland.com

Midway Marina & Motel252-453-3625www.midwaymarinamotel.com midmarina@aol.com

Sea Oats Motel252-491-8455www.seaoatsmotel.netalbemarle6@msn.com

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Bacchus Wine and Beer Bistro252-453-4333 • www.bacchusobx.com bacchusobx@hotmail.comBacchus Wine & Cheese offers 4000+ bottles of fine wine, imported/domestic cheeses, and decadent desserts.

The Bier Box252-453-2240 • www.obxcraftbeer.comFeaturing handcrafted ales from the Carolinas, The Bier Box takes great pride in keeping a very wide selection of both canned and bottled micro brews.

Chip’s Wine and Beer Market252-435-1629 • www.chipswinemarket.com Offering more than 2000 wines and over 500 craft beers.

Martin Farm and Winery252-429-3564 martinfarmandwinery@gmail.comThe winery offers wine, beer and other beverages along with light fare.

Sanctuary Vineyards252-491-2387 • www.sanctuaryvineyards.com john@sanctuaryvineyards.comSpecial times call for local wines. Sanctuary Vineyards’ wines are nurtured by ocean breezes and warmed by the Carolina sun. Visit their vineyards and tasting room next to the Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg – free tasting daily and generous wedding wine discounts.

Weeping Radish Farm Brewery & Eco Farm252-491-5205 • www.weepingradish.com North Carolina’s oldest MicroBrewery. Watch the beers being brewed based on the German Reinheitsgebot: all natural, unfiltered with no additives or chemicals.

Beverage Vendors

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The Marriage LicenseMarriage licenses can be obtained at the Register of Deeds office on the mainland: Judicial Center – 2801 Caratoke Highway, Suite 300, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, 252-232-3297. Please note that marriage licenses will not be issued after 4 p.m. Marriage licenses may also be obtained in any county in North Carolina, and same sex marriages are legal in the state of NC. A marriage license is valid for sixty (60) days. There is no waiting period before or after obtaining a marriage license. Physical examinations are no longer required.

OfficiantsAny ordained minister can conduct a marriage ceremony on the Currituck Outer Banks. The officiant does not need a special license to perform a ceremony in North Carolina. Magistrates can also perform marriage ceremonies; you can reach a Currituck County magistrate by calling 252-232-6219.

Eden Day Spa & Salon252-421-9369 • www.edendayspasalon.com edenspa2001@yahoo.com

Lovie’s Salon and Spa252-453-0912 • www.loviescorollavillage.com

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Corolla Chapel252-453-4224 www.corollachapel.compastor@corollachapel.com

Currituck Beach Lighthouse252-453-4939 www.currituckbeachlight.com info@currituckbeachlight.com

Currituck Club252-453-9400, 888-453-9400www.thecurrituckgolfclub.com

Currituck County Rural Center (The CCRC)252-232-2262https://currituck.ces.ncsu.edu/site-currituck-rural-center

Kilmarlic Golf Club and Clubhouse252-491-4220 • www.kilmarlicgolfclub.com info@kilmarlicgolfclub.com

Mike Dianna’s Grill Room252-453-4336 • www.grillroomobx.com

Martin Farm and Winery252-429-3564 martinfarmandwinery@gmail.com

Pointe Golf Club252-491-8388www.thepointegolfclub.comgolfshop@thepointegolfclub.com

Tree House at the Pointe252-491-2595, 252-207-1896

Santuary Vineyards252-491-2387www.beachvineyardwedding.com

Whalehead in Historic Corolla252-453-9040 www.whaleheadwedding.com

BJ’s Carolina Cafe252-491-5222 www.bjncbbq.com

Ceremony &Reception Sites

CaterersCreative Catering by Wanda 252-491-5222252-202-1698 www.weddingcateringobx.comwandabjscafe@aol.com

Cindy’s Kitchen252-453-6800

Currituck BBQ Company252-453-6618www.currituckbbq.com currituckbbq@embarqmail.com

Dawn’s Kitchen Catering 252-491-2048www.dawnskitchenobx.comdawn@gourmettogoobx.com

Island Thyme Cooking Company252-489-0648www.islandthymeobx.comerik @islandthymeobx.com

Greenside Bar and Grille252-491-2595www.greensideobx.com info@thepointegolfclub.com

La Dolce Vita 252-453-0069www.ladolcevitacorolla.com/catering-events

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Equipment Rentals Kitchen Witch Catering 252-453-2260www.thekitchenwitchcatering.commkitchenwitch@aol.com

Patti Cakes, Inc. 252-435-2726www.patticakesinc.netpatticakesinc@gmail.com

Sooey’s BBQ & Rib Shack252-453-4423www.sooeysbbq.com info@sooeyscatering.com

Southland Catering & Events252-435-6247www.southlandtrade.com

Nordstrom Event Rentals252-202-9177www.nordstromevents.comdiane@nordstromevents.com

Ocean Atlantic Rentals888-627-3836www.oarevent.comweddings@oarevent.com

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Flowers

Blessings on the Beach 252-435-0613vcavalcante8@gmail.com

Diane Nordstrom 252-264-2350252-202-9177www.nordstromevents.com/ wedding-officiant-services

Officiating by Wanda252-202-1698wandabjscafe@aol.com

Brooke Mayo 252-599-0720www.brookemayo.combrooke@brookemayo.com

Captured Moments 252-435-6008www.cmphotobykat.photoreflect.comcmphotobykat@embarqmail.com

Deborah Sawyer252-207-4800www.beachportraits.cominfo@beachportraits.com

Focus252 252-453-2550www.focus252.cominfo@focus252.com

Genevieve Stewart 252-305-3732www.genevievestewart.cominfo@genevievestewart.com

Keri Pampuch 917-549-5374www.keripampuch.cominfo@keripampuch.com

MusicDr. Tom757-404-7643www.drtommusic.com

The Break 252-232-0587703-627-2760www.reverbnation.com/thebreakobx

Planners &Coordinators11th Hour Events252-305-7444www.11thhourevents.cominfo@11thhourevents.com

Creative Catering by Wanda252-202-1698www.weddingcateringobx.com

Nordstrom Events252-264-2350 252-202-9177www.nordstromevents.com

Platinum Party Planning252-619-4018www.platinumpartyplanning.com info@platinumpartyplanning.com

The Proper Setting 252-441-8166www.thepropersetting.com

Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events 252-564-8707www.southernhospitalityweddings.com

Suit Up OBX252-421-3350www.suitupobx.com

Lorenz Fine Photography800-646-5812www.blorenz.comblorenz@blorenz.com

Michelle Kirnan 757-676-3764www.michellekirnan.commichelle@michellekirnan.com

Outer BanksPhotography, Inc.245-453-3323252-722-2824www.outerbanksphotography.cominfo@outerbanksphotography.com

Photography on the Banks/POBX252-489-4725www.photographyonthebanks -pobx.comphotographyonthebanks@gmail.com

Shelley Chamberlin252-453-4366www.shelleychamberlin.com obxshelley@gmail.com

Officiants

PhotographyAlways ‘N’ Bloom252-457-0004olebloomer@embarqmail.comalwaysinbloomnc.com

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Carolina Carriages252-619 -5745 • www.harvestmoonhorses.com carriages@harvestmoonhorses.comThe most elegant wedding horse and carriage service on the Outer Banks, featuring a white vis-à-vis carriage pulled by a magnificent draft horse. Make a memorable and romantic wedding carriage ride a part of your wedding plans.

Linear Air877-2-Linear • info@linearair.comLinear Air offers private air charter and scheduled flights with superior,personalized service, flexibility and convenience - all at unbeatable fares. Flying in and out of Currituck County Regional Airport.

Eye Candy Digital Video252-435-2763www.eyecandydv.cominfo@eyecandydv.comEye Candy Digital Video is a full-service production company specializing in wedding and event videography, with nearly 30 years combined experience in broadcast television and video production. Winners of numerous regional and national awards, including recognition from the Associated Press, the Communicator Awards,the MarCom Creative Awards and an Emmy.

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Furry family members at weddings are more popular than ever with dogs and even cats playing roles as ring bearers, flower “girls,” and welcome hosts. With a little preparation, you can plan a wedding on the Currituck Outer Banks that is fun for your family, friends, and pets. In Currituck County, dogs are welcome on the beach as long as they are leashed. Cats are not subject to this requirement, but must be in the control of their owner at all times.

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Details, Details... Good to KnowI want to get married on the beach. Do I need to obtain a permit from the county offices? There is no written permit required for weddings held on public beaches in Currituck County; however, if you will have 100 or more guests in attendance, a mass gathering permit may be required.Are tents and other structures allowed at beach weddings? Yes, however, structures on the beach (tents, chairs, altars, tables, flower containers, ropes, etc.) MUST NOT block beach patrol lifeguards, emergency responders, or the public vehicular lanes. Structures and other items are required to be removed from the site immediately following the event. Tents measuring over 200 square feet may be required to be inspected by the Currituck County Fire Marshal. Permits can be obtained at the Currituck County Inspections Dept., 153 Courthouse Rd., Currituck: 252.232.3378 or 1223 Ocean Trail, Corolla: 252-453-8555.Is parking available for my guests? For weddings held in the four-wheel-drive area, vehicles must not be parked as to inhibit the flow of traffic. The shoreline and the dune line are designated Fire, Emergency and Vehicular traffic lanes; parking in these areas is prohibited. Guests must park within designated parking areas. Carpooling or private shuttle is recommended. For weddings held at vacation rental homes, only the allowable number of vehicles may park in the driveways. Are there other regulations I need to know? Amplified music and public address systems must not violate the county’s noise ordinance. Affixing signage or ribbons to public buildings, property, signs, poles or plants is prohibited. All trash must be placed in trash containers. If the site does not have containers, or if trash volume exceeds container capacity, trash must be bagged and removed from the site. Guests should exercise care to avoid disturbing wildlife and vegetation. People are not permitted in undisturbed dune areas. Also note: there is an ordinance prohibiting people from getting closer than 50 feet to the wild horses. Fireworks and open burning (including bonfires) are not allowed along the beaches.

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