Emily & Gregory, Manteo, NC May 15, 2010Posted: October 31, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Real Weddings | Tags: Aqua Essence Spa, AquaOBX, Blue Ocean Events, Genevieve Stewardt, Hairoics, Manteo, Metro Rentals, Moving Art Productions, OBWA, OBX, OBX weddings, Outer Banks Music Masters, Outer Banks Wedding, real weddings, Stan White Realty, The Pearl
Reception: The Pearl Photographer: Moving Art Productions Coordinator: Blue Ocean Events Cake/Caterer/Bar: The Pearl Reception Music: Outer Banks Music Masters
Guest Accommodations: Stan White Realty Hair: Hairoics Makeup: Aqua Essence Day Spa photography submitted by Genevieve Stewart Moving Art Productions
Graduates of Manteo High School, and sweethearts since their junior year, Emily & Gregory chose a traditional church wedding with a reception on the oceanfront. The beautiful May weather allowed for beautiful outdoor photography, as well as an indoor/outdoor reception, taking advantage of the great views, oceanfront deck and the beach. After attending the OBWA expo, Emily was confident the OBWA wedding professionals offered everything she would need. Emily’s advice: “Make sure you have a great photographer! After all is said and done, the photos are what you’ll cherish forever. . . spending the money on a professional photographer was by far the best decision I made.” Cocktails with David TuteraPosted: October 27, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Sandbox | Tags: David Tutera, Duck Woods Country Club, My Fair Wedding, NC, OBWA, OBX, OBX Wedding Weekend, outer banks, Wedding Weekend Expo
Come spend the weekend in the Outer Banks, relax with your best friend, and together discover all you need to create your signature wedding. Whether you are newly engaged or you have already mapped and charted your complete wedding, the Outer Banks Wedding Association’s Wedding Weekend Expo has something for you. Are you planning your event by yourself, with your mother, or a best friend? Imagine a weekend in the Outer Banks, exploring the beautiful shoreline, discovering the landscape for your perfect wedding, and enjoying a fun weekend with your family and friends. Bring your cocktail dress and heels and highlight the weekend with an exclusive Cocktail Reception on Saturday, January 7th where we will welcome a special guest appearance from David Tutera of WE TV’s My Fair Wedding with David Tutera.
David Tutera will share tips on planning an unforgettable, personalized wedding, give a behind-the-scenes look at the most popular wedding show on TV and offer insider advice on the wedding planning industry. He will also answer questions from the audience, take photos and mingle with the guests. The Wedding Weekend in the Outer Banks is your opportunity to have fun, to discover why the Outer Banks is becoming a premiere location for destination weddings, and to listen to David Tutera reveal his wedding tips that will help you create your signature event. Take full advantage of all that is offered during the only Wedding Show you will need with your All-Inclusive Ticket. This ticket includes the Cocktail Reception, Saturday evening 7 pm-10 pm, the Self-Guided Wedding Tour of Reception Sites and Business Open Houses on Saturday afternoon and admission into the Sunday Wedding Expo featuring over 175 Outer Banks Wedding Vendors and the Dream Wedding Giveaway. The Cocktail Reception is limited to the first 500; visit OBXWA today for details. Register for the Cocktail Reception, either with your All-Inclusive ticket or a reception ticket alone, and be entered for a chance to win your two tickets FREE! For every 100 reception tickets sold, we will select one bride to receive her two reception tickets FREE. Purchase your tickets today and join us in the Outer Banks January 7th and 8th for a fabulous Wedding Weekend. Duck Woods Country Club photo submitted by Neil GT Photography Laura & John, Fallbrook, CA May 8, 2010Posted: October 26, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Real Weddings | Tags: Club Violin, Currituck Lighthouse, Ginger Snaps Photography, Hairoics, OBWA, Outer Banks Wedding, Paticia Walden, Real Wedding, Simply Weddings OBX, The OBX DJ, The Pearl
Reception: The Pearl Officiant: Patricia Walden Ceremony Musician: Club Violin Photograher: Ginger Snaps Photography Caterer/Bar: The Pearl Reception Music: The OBX DJ Beauty & Spa: Hairoics All photography submitted by Ginger Snaps
Laura and John traveled across the country to celebrate their love for each other and their love of the Outer Banks with their family and friends. 2011 Dream Wedding – Tamarra Takes New YorkPosted: October 24, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Dream Wedding | Tags: 2011 dream wedding, Kleinfelds, New York, OBWA, OBX Wedding, tamarra shauA
The 2011 Dream Wedding Package provided a full package to fulfill Tamarra and Ray’s wedding needs. From bridal gowns to outdoor fun, OBWA created a wedding prize package that truly was a dream come true. Thank you to the following vendors for their contributions to 2011 Dream Wedding. Check back for updates on the Dream Wedding ceremony and reception as well as more generous vendors and what was contributed. Activities Kitty Hawk Kites donated hang gliding lessons. AquaOBX Day Spa donated a couples massage with a champagne toast. The Pointe Golf Club donated a round of golf. Doghouse Sport Fishing donated a half day fishing trip. Coastal Helicopters donated a helicopter tour. Cypress House Inn donated a bridal tea.
Accommodations for the Bridal Party Along with the rehearsal dinner, the bride and her bridesmaids enjoyed a three night stay at Carolina Station, donated by Stan White Realty. For their wedding night, Tamarra and Ray enjoyed a two night stay, with champagne donated by the Oasis Suites Hotel . The bride’s family enjoyed two rooms for two nights donated by the First Colony Inn. The groomsmen stayed in a rental home for a two nights stay provided by Village Realty. Coastal Events, Wedding CoordinatorPosted: October 21, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Spotlight | Tags: Coastal Events, Karen Kelly, nags head, NC, OBWA, outer banks, outer banks wedding association, Wedding Planner, wedding vendor
With experience as an event planner, including work with Wilmington’s Azalea Festival, Karen began Coastal Events in 2003. Her local connections and experience allow her to provide expert advice on all of the topics relevant in creating a successful wedding. For the bride planning a destination wedding in the Outer Banks, Karen’s experience allows the wedding couple to successfully plan their event from a distance, with the knowledge that she knows the best options available in the Outer Banks to meet their needs. She is available to coordinate with the florist, entertainment, activities, photographers and caterers. After defining the wish list of the wedding couple, Karen considers the outlined budget and presents a plan that best allows the bride and groom to have the wedding of their dreams, and in the process they are able to relax and to enjoy the day with friends and family.
When coordinating your colors throughout the event, allow your bridesmaids to look beautiful. Be careful that you don’t match the table cloths to the bridesmaids dresses. And remember, check your tide charts! Planning a wedding can be stressful, especially planning a destination wedding. Hiring an expert coordinator not only allows you to create a beautiful event, it allows you to do so with less stress. Coastal Events provides the link to finding the best in the Outer Banks. All photos submitted by Beach Productions
Rebecca & Matt, Long Beach, NJ July 8, 2010Posted: October 19, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Real Weddings | Tags: Beach Productions, Cape Hatteras, Every Bloomin Thing, Frisco, Hatteras Realty, Inn at Pamlico Sound, Julie Dreelin Photographer, NC, OBWA, OBX Wedding, Ocean Atlantic Rentals, Outer Banks Wedding, Patricia A. Walden, real weddings, Simply Weddings OBX
Photographer: Beach Productions, Julie Dreelin Photographer Caterer & Bar: Inn on Pamlico Sound Officiant: Simply Weddings OBX, Patricia A. Walden Florals: Every Bloomin’ Thing Rentals: Ocean Atlantic Rentals Accommodations: Hatteras Realty
Together for ten years, and having traveled all over the world together, including India, Thailand, South Africa and Botswana, Rebecca and Matt chose to bring their family and friends together on the beach in the Outer Banks to celebrate their wedding. Cape Hatteras was chosen in memory of the bride’s father, who was an avid surfer and who vacationed with his family in the area. What Do 2011 Wedding Trends Reveal?Posted: October 17, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Sandbox | Tags: OBWA, OBX Wedding, Outer Banks Wedding, outer banks wedding association, Wedding Trends
Bridal Market Statistics from Brides.com Mandi & Brian, Pittsburgh, PA Sept. 12, 2010Posted: October 12, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Real Weddings | Tags: Black Tie Affair, Corolla, Destination Wedding, Great Cakes, NC, OBWA, OBX Wedding, OBX Wedding Flowers, Ocean Atlantic Rentals, Outer Banks Wedding, Pelican's Landing, The Love Project
Reception: Pelican’s Landing, Corolla Photographer: The Love Project Cake: Great Cakes Caterer & Bar: Coastal Provisions Market
Ceremony & Reception Music: George Wainwright, DJ Professionals & Video Florals/Decor: OBXWeddingFlowers.com Rentals: Ocean Atlantic Rentals Attire: Black Tie Affair Beauty & Spa: Eden Day Spa The rain stopped and the sun appeared as Mandi dressed in her wedding dress. A smile filled her face as she excitedly reflected, “This is acutally happening. I am having the wedding of my dreams.” Mandi and Brian knew they wanted to have their wedding on the Outer Banks ever since they visited the long strand of beaches. They celebrated with an intimate wedding including 45 of their closest friends and family.
Photos submitted by The Love Project Returning to Hatteras Island – After Hurricane IrenePosted: October 10, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Sandbox | Tags: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Daniel Pullen Photography, Destination Weddings, Hurricane Irene, NC, OBWA, Ocracoke, outer banks, Outer Banks Weddings, Rodanthe
Open for Business! Hatteras Island businesses are overwhelmingly excited to welcome visitors back to the Island via NC Hwy 12 this week. After nearly five weeks, the devastating road damage caused by Hurricane Irene has been repaired. With a new bridge and an improved road, Hatteras is fully operational and ready to serve you! Through the initial calamity and confusion caused by the storm, the resilience and resourcefulness of the Hatteras Island community was astounding. While some weddings, originally planned for Hatteras during this time, were rescheduled on the Northern Outer Banks, many Hatteras Island vendors travelled to the mainland, via the resident ferry, in order to serve their clients. “We do whatever it takes!” was the attitude shared by all. On the other side of the road, the northern beach vendors were flexible, understanding, as well as generous, often making last minute reservations for rescheduled events. These vendors proved that in times of trouble, Outerbankers are hardy, resourceful, and they will always come through for their clients. Upon returning home to Buxton from a 9/24 wedding, I met a family at a local coffee shop. They had travelled to the Island for an intimate Hatteras wedding, braving a long journey and two ferries. Despite the difficult travel arrangements, the family recounted their incredible journey that was full of helpful, flexible, and friendly service. They had the beach “all to themselves,” and it was the wedding in paradise that they had envisioned. With the storm over, the road open, and the recovery process begun, Hatteras Island vendors invite you to explore the Island paradise we call home. Unspoiled beaches that go on for Planning a 2012 event? Come meet the friendly professional Hatteras Island vendors at the 2012 Outer Banks Bridal Expo- they’re ready to make your dreams come true! Photographer, and Hatteras Island resident, Daniel Pullen, flew over Rodanthe on 9/1/11, while flying to a wedding in Carova. He shot this photo of the breech closest to the village of Rodanthe. This is one of the several small “inlets” or “breeches” on NC 12 caused by Hurricane Irene.
Story and Photos Submitted by Kate Pullen. Let the Tide Roll InPosted: October 6, 2011 | Author: cmegown | Filed under: Outside The Box | Tags: brides, Carova, NC, Neil GT Photography, NOAA, outer banks, outer banks wedding association, tidal charts, tide charts
When finalizing the location, date and time for your wedding, the tide charts for the Outer Banks is an essential tool to have available. The obvious reason is to know where to set up for the ceremony and to ensure your guests are not ankle-deep in the ocean. However, if you have chosen your location towards Carova, or in the northern section of the island, then the tide will also determine what time you can travel to your location, what type of vehicles your guests need available to reach the location, and who you may be sharing the location with. This area of the beach allows vehicle access, and if the tide is high, then others driving on the beach may be closer to your ceremony than you had anticipated. Planning around the tides is quite simple, as simple as learning to read a chart. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), http://www.noaa.gov/, has the current tide charts for the Outer Banks. Without delving into the technicalities of what all the numbers mean, you want to find the date you are considering, and locate the times listed for the high and low tides and then plan accordingly. Since the tide changes every 6 hours, some proper planning will allow for you and your guests to experience your wedding without the worry of when the tide rolls in. Wedding photography submitted by Neil GT Photography. |
  
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Sound Advice: Karen has planned many successful Outer Banks weddings and with that experience comes lessons learned. Karen advices wedding couples to trust the vendors they hire, remember they are the experts in that field. A successful florist will be able to advise the couple on how to achieve the look they want, just as a successful caterer knows the best items for your event based on the style, location and timeline. Whether you hire these vendors directly, or depend on the advice of your expert coordinator, remember you are working with experts and they know how to create a successful event in the Outer Banks.
