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Duck Weddings

Destination weddings are in. More and more brides and grooms are taking off to vacation locales, with friends and family in tow, to say their wedding vows. Duck is a wonderful spot for such events.

One thing couples are doing is renting a big oceanfront house, or several houses in a row, to house all their friends and family. Many couples hold their wedding ceremony right on the beach then throw a reception back at the house, either indoors or by the pool. Several of the vacation rental companies even have wedding planners on staff to assist couples with this type of event! Another popular option includes weddings at Sanderling Inn Resort.

Wedding Services

The Outer Banks is a hugely popular wedding destination, so you’ll have no trouble finding high-quality service providers, as long as you reserve early. Click on any category in the list below to see a complete list of providers.

Wedding Accommodations

See the Accommodations and Vacation Rentals pages.

Wedding Cakes
  • Argyles Restaurant and Catering, Debra Sinkage -- (252) 261-7325
  • Atlantic Cake Company, Susan Rollason -- (252) 475-0013
  • Beach Bread Company, Carol Giese -- (252) 261-5575
  • Cakes by Robin, Robin Daniels -- (252) 305-5365
  • Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks, Marsha Johnson -- (252) 261-3403
  • Just Desserts, Melinda Gregory -- (252) 441-2931
  • Katering by Kim, Kim Epps -- (252) 441-7010
  • Kitchen Witch, Mary Thrasher -- (252) 453-2260
  • Outback Kitchen, Kylie Simpson -- (252) 305-2452 (Cakes and catering)
  • Outer Banks Brewing Station, Tina MacKenzie -- (252) 449-2739, (252) 202-1880
  • Tullios Pastry Shop, Bakery and Café, Tom and Dawn Amoruso -- (252) 261-7111, (252) 261-7112
Wedding Caterers
  • 1587 Restaurant and Catering, Anne Pond -- (252) 255-5787
  • Adrianna’s Restaurant, Justin Lachine -- (252) 473-4993, (252) 305-4883
  • Aqua S Restaurant, Lynette Sumner -- (252) 261-9700
  • Argyles Restaurant and Catering, Debra Sinkage -- (252) 261-7325
  • Beach Bread Company, Carol Giese -- (252) 261-5575
  • Carolina Catering Company, Bo Perkins -- (252) 207-1643
  • Chip’s Wine and Beer Market, Chip Sellarole and Tammy Kennon -- (252) 449-8229
  • Coastal Provisions Market, Nina Foster -- (252) 480-0023
  • Culinary Magick, Gwen Hart and Brian Marti -- (252) 202-8888
  • Good Life Gourmet, Steve and Susie Mace -- (252) 480-2855
  • High Cotton NC BBQ, Will & Sherry Thorp -- (252) 255-2275
  • Inn on Pamlico Sound, Steve Nelson -- (252) 995-7030 (Hatteras)
  • Jolly Roger Restaurant, Carol Ann Angelos -- (252) 441-6530
  • Katering by Kim, Kim Epps -- (252) 441-7010
  • Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern, Mary Ann Newman -- (252) 441-4116
  • Lone Cedar Catering, Amy Davis -- (252) 441-5405
  • Mako Mikes, Bill Martin -- (252) 480-1919
  • Mallard’s Marsh, Johanna Lachine -- (252) 305-4883
  • Ortegaz, Marcelo and Lisa Ortega -- (252) 473-5911
  • Outback Kitchen, Kylie Simpson -- (252) 305-2452 (Hatteras)
  • Outer Banks Brewing Station, Tina MacKenzie -- (252) 449-2739, (252) 202-1880
  • Outer Banks Original Chocolate Fountain Co., Luba Wescott -- (252) 202-8436
  • Pamlico Jack’s, Lee Miller -- (252) 441-2637
  • Queen Anne’s Events, Wayne and Nancy Gray -- (252) 423-1295
  • Red Sky Cafe, Chef Wes Stepp -- (252) 261-8646
  • Sooey’s BBQ and Rib Shack, Beaman L. Hines, Sr. -- (252) 449-4227
  • The Kitchen Witch Catering, Mary M. Thrasher -- (252) 453-2260
  • The Pearl Oceanfront Restaurant, Trish Berruet -- (252) 480-3463
  • Tulio’s, Tom and Dawn Amoruso -- (252) 261-7112, (252) 261-7111
Photographers and Videographers
  • A Day to Remember, George Farah -- (252) 441-4894
  • A Photo Moment, Jeanie Cubin -- (757) 235-3316
  • Artz Gallery, Matt Artz -- (252) 267-2112
  • Ascension Photography, Gordon Kreplin -- (252) 449-8997
  • Basnight Photography, Mary Basnight -- (252) 473-3933
  • Beach Productions, Julie Dreelin -- (252) 207-2293
  • Blue Peacock Photography, Elizabeth Zongolowicz -- (252) 256-3027
  • Brooke Mayo Photography, Brooke Mayo -- (252) 599-0720
  • Chris Bickford Photography, Chris Bickford -- (252) 202-2399
  • Custom Photography Limited, Marian and Michael Linett -- (252) 480-6431
  • Daryl Law Photography, Daryl Law -- (252) 480-6332
  • Deborah Sawyer Photography, Deborah Sawyer -- (252) 305-8800
  • Donna Holcomb, Photographer, Donna Holcomb -- (252) 453-0765
  • Eye Candy Digital Video, Mike Martine -- (252) 435-2763
  • F2 Photographic Design, Mollie Isaacs -- (800) 645-9958
  • Gingersnaps Photography, Ginger Harvey -- (252) 256-4422
  • Island Photography, Mike and Allie Hawkins -- (252) 489-8003
  • J. Aaron Trotman Photography, Jim and Laura Trotman -- (252) 480-1070, (877) SMILES8
  • Jeff Greenough Photographer, Jeff Greenough -- (252) 207-9485, (866) 204-3451
  • Lisa Arnold Photography, Lisa Bernard-Arnold -- (252) 599-6552, (888) 636-5164
  • Seaside Photography, Carol -- (252) 305-4747
  • Shelley Chamberlin Photography, Shelley Chamberlin -- (252) 453-4366
  • Shooters at the Beach, Biff Jennings -- (252) 480-2395
  • Simona Photography, Simona Price -- (252) 207-2431
  • Walter V. Gresham III Photography, Walter V. Gresham III -- (800) 887-1415
  • Zanetti Images, Steve Zanetti -- (252) 995-9541
Wedding Disc Jockeys
  • A Music Man for All Seasons, John Harper -- (252) 473-4528
  • DJ Steve the Dream, Steve Allen Thomas -- (252) 261-4709, (252) 599-2009
  • Humble Entertainment, Leslie Humble -- Leslie Humble - (252) 256-3671
  • I Do Entertainment & DJ Service, Bruce Jones -- (252) 715-0164
  • Island Shore Productions, Tony Brittan -- (252) 715-0215
  • Jason & Diane’s Karaoke Show -- (252) 202-6751
  • KDH Sound and Light, Doug Leal -- (252) 480-2844
  • Metro Rental, Rob Waddington -- (252) 480-3535, (866) 490-3535
  • Music by Tommy, Tommy Midgett -- (252) 473-6848
  • OBXViolin.com, Sue Artz -- (252) 267-2112
  • Ocean Waves Productions, Angela Furr -- (252) 473-9177
  • Outer Banks DJ, Michael Stoffel -- (252) 207-1175
  • Outer Banks Music Masters, Matt Cooper -- 252) 441-3389
  • Sound Ideas Productions, Mark or Rich -- (252) 441-3002
  • Soundwavz Entertainment, Don J. Vaquera -- (252) 261-6583, (866) OBX-WAVZ
  • The Crowd, Rick Ostlund -- (252) 207-1070
Wedding Equipment Rentals
  • Distinctive Event Rentals, Bill Cabell -- (252) 441-2858, (757) 420-7000
  • Metro Rental, Barbara Henderson -- (252) 480-3535
  • Outer Banks Computers & Music (sound system rental), Mark or Rich -- (252) 441-3002
Wedding Boutique
  • 1 Man Band/Keyboardist, Buzz Bessette -- (252) 202-1029
  • Angelo Music, Angelo Sonnesso -- (866) 269-1380
  • Black Tie Affair, Donna Wilson -- (252) 449-4889 Wedding Musicians
  • Christine Young -- (252) 449-8355
  • Club Violin, Leslie Erickson -- (252) 216-5826
  • Coyote, Marcy Brenner and Lou Castro -- (252) 256-2081
  • Greg Shelton -- (252) 207-1648
  • Kim Kalman -- (252) 441-2555
  • Leslie Bucks Ferguson -- (252) 987-1469
  • Musicians for You, Angela Furr -- (252) 473-9177
  • OBX Violins, Sue Artz -- (252) 267-2112
  • Ocean Atlantic Rentals, Joe Southern -- (252) 261-4346
  • Out in the Cold, Clarence Mulden -- (252) 339-7519
  • Outer Banks Chamber Players, Jane Brown -- (252) 480-2493
  • Perfect Occasions Wedding Music, Janice Gross -- (252) 453-3670
  • Roy Murray Music Studio, Roy Murray -- (252) 480-1532
  • Saints Alive Ministries, Leslie Buck Ferguson -- (252) 722-1107
  • Scott Franson -- (252) 449-8355
  • The Carolinian Studio, Lisa Loy -- (252) 473-7154
  • The Crowd, Rick Ostlund -- (252) 207-1070
  • The Wedding Flute, Tanya Holland -- (252) 453-6824
  • The Wilder Brothers, Kevin Roughton -- (252) 491-9986
Salon, Spa and Beauty Services
  • 103 Waterfront Spalon, Deborah Sawyer -- (252) 305-0491, (252) 305-8225
  • All Eyes on the Bride, Lauren Owen -- (304) 433-2700
  • Aqua Essence Day Spa, Stacy Rister -- (252) 261-9709
  • Arbonne International, Marsha Riibner-Cady -- (800) 967-6627
  • Barefoot Bridal Massage, Ali Berryman -- (252) 202-3277
  • Dimensions Hair Salon, Heather Clark -- (252) 499-8988
  • Diva’s Day Spa & Salon, Stephanie Mikos -- (252) 255 1772
  • Eden Day Spa and Salons, Mary C. DiDario -- (252) 255-0711
  • Hair Designers, Stacy Sheetz -- (252) 449-4247
  • Hairicanes Salon, Veelee Donahue -- (252) 261-7889
  • Hairoics, Sandy Williams -- (252) 441-7983
  • Liza Yowell Massage Therapy and Skin Care, Liza Yowell -- (252) 202-2011
  • Lotus Day Spa, Dawn Ladd -- (252) 261-0800
  • Luxury, Katrina Migliore -- (252) 449-2474
  • Make Your Day, Donna Egan -- (252) 256-1086
  • Reflections Full Service Salon, Brandi Pledger -- (252) 255-5595
  • The Retreat Spa, Monique Vann -- (252) 473-2287
  • The Sanderling Resort & Spa, Ashley Quinn -- (252) 261-7744 Ext. 563
Wedding and Reception Sites
  • 108 Budleigh, Bonnie Hudgins -- (252) 473-2208
  • 1587 Restaurant, Anne Pond -- (252) 473-1404 Ext. 119
  • Adrianna’s Restaurant, Linda Bradley -- (252) 473-4993
  • Angela Agency/Artistic Occasions, Angela Furr -- (252) 473-9177
  • Ann’s Wedding Bells, Ann Bell -- (252) 473-2635
  • Aqua S Restaurant, Lynette Sumner -- (252) 261-9700
  • Bordeaux Events, Marie Castro -- (888) 8BORDEAUX
  • Burrus House Inn and Waterfront Suites -- (252) 475-1636
  • Cape Hatteras KOA Campground, Mo Vandesteene -- (800) 562-5268
  • Clarion Oceanfront Hotel, Samantha Roberts -- (252) 441-1782
  • Comfort Inn Oceanfront South, Samantha Roberts -- (800) 334-3302
  • Downeast Rover Sailboat, Kim Winslow -- (252) 473-4866, (866) SAIL-OBX
  • Duck Woods Country Club, Pascal Nabet -- (252) 261-2744
  • First Colony Inn, Tom Matthews -- (252) 441-2343, (800) 368-9390
  • Fishbones Sunset Grill, Meredith Foreman -- (252) 261-3901
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks, Pamela Geyer -- 800-HAMPTON
  • Hilton Garden Inn, Miha Skegel -- (252) 261-1290, (877) 629-4586
  • Kinnakeet Shores, Kelly Gibbs -- (252) 995-3302
  • Mallards Marsh, Linda Bradley -- (252) 473-4993
  • Mike Dianna’s Grill Room, Meghann Pauls -- (252) 453-4336
  • Nags Head Golf Links, The Players Grill, Richard Beetle -- (252) 441-8073
  • North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Michele Bunce -- (252) 473-3494 ext. 258
  • Outer Banks Cruises, Stuart Wescott -- (252) 473-1475
  • Pamlico Jack’s, Tom Sloate -- (252) 441-2637
  • Pirate’s Cove Yacht Club, Kevin Crum -- (252) 473-1015
  • Queen Anne’s Events, Wayne and Nancy Gray -- (252) 423-1295
  • Tale of the Whale, Dan Bibey -- (252) 441-7332
  • The Currituck Club, Sarah Albrite -- (252) 453-9400
  • The Elizabethan Gardens, Gaynel McGill -- (252) 473-3234
  • The Inn at Corolla Light, Pamela Colby -- (800) 215-0772
  • The Island Guest House, Sam Moore -- (252) 473-2434
  • The Pearl Oceanfront Restaurant, Trish Berruet -- (252) 480-3463
  • The Saltaire Event Home, Ron Forlano -- (252) 255-5409
  • The Sanderling Resort & Spa, Jennifer Thompson -- (800) 701-4111
  • The Village Beach Club, Ina Phelps -- (252) 480-2222
  • The Whalehead Club, Sandra Meinhart -- (252) 453-9040, (252) 305-0401
  • White Doe Inn, Kristi Midgette -- (888) 280-4819
Wedding Planners and Coordinators
  • A Premiere Event, Heather Clark -- (252) 305-9333
  • Ann’s Wedding Bells, Ann Bell -- (252) 473-2635
  • Beach Ball Events, Holly Harrington -- (252) 473-4883
  • Black Tie Weddings, Emma Wilson Perkins -- (252) 449-4889
  • Blue Ocean Events, Kathy Halloran -- (252) 480-3132
  • Bordeaux Events, Marie Russell -- (252) 441-8183, (888) 8BORDEAUX
  • Carolina Wedding Company, Rev. Shirley Ann Gross -- (252) 449-2453
  • Coastal Events Coordinator, Karen Kelly -- (252) 441-7433
  • Mallard’s Marsh, Linda Bradley -- (252) 473-4993
  • Ocean Isle Events, Julie Hume -- (252) 489-8126
  • Over the Top, Sally Newell -- (252) 986-2858 (Hatteras)
  • Platinum Party Planning, Gena Martin -- (252) 619-4018
  • Proper Setting, Nannette Jernigan -- (252) 441-8166
  • Seaside Simplicity, Anne Pond -- (252) 255-5787, (252) 305-5780
  • Sugar Snap Events, Shirley Cook -- (866) 480-9990
  • The Embellishers, Brenda Korbach and Gail Lawrenson -- (252) 216-9226
  • The John Gillam Company Ltd., John Bond Gillam III -- (252) 441-7752
  • Unveiled, Sara Kristoff -- (252) 441-1936, (252) 202-6951
Wedding Florists
  • Adrianna’s, Holly Hall -- (252) 305-0772
  • Bells & Whistles, Dorothy Morris -- (252) 449-4915
  • BLOOMS Design Studio, Renee Landry -- (252) 255-0798
  • Holiday House Weddings, Kim Stetson -- (252) 473-6938
  • Nags Head Florist, Kelly Yelland -- (252) 441-1330
  • Ocean Wreath, Betty Laughridge -- (252) 480-2080
  • Sea Breeze Florist & Gifts, Tori or Brandi Ferebee -- (252) 261-4274, (800) 435-5881
  • Sugar Snap Events, Shirley Cook -- (252) 480-9990, (866) 480-9990
  • The Embellishers, Brenda Korbach and Gail Lawrenson -- (252) 216-9226
Wedding Jewelers
  • Cara Magnus Celtic, Ltd., Joan Young -- (252) 261-8110
  • Diamonds ‘n Dunes, Ken Kelley and Eileen Alexanian -- (252) 255-0001
  • Jewelry by Gail, Judy Lyon -- (252) 441-5387, (800) 272-9817
  • Lady Maye, Heather Maye Sakers -- (252) 599-6814
  • Lone Wolff Trading Company, Chris Wolff -- (252) 449-5111
  • Low Tide Jewelry, Margaret Miller -- (252) 441-2644
  • Natural Creations Jewelers, Tim Crank -- (252) 255-2015
  • Robin’s Fine Jewelry, Robin Young -- (252) 261-4020
  • Silver Bonsai Gallery, Ben and Kathryn Stewart -- (252) 475-1413
  • Ultra Violet Gems, Denise Turner -- (252) 475-1962, (757) 651-3676
Wedding Officiants
  • @ Your OBX Wedding, Rev. Jay Bowman -- (252) 216-6676
  • A Wedding Officiant, Robert Woody -- (252) 473-9851
  • An OBX Beach Wedding, Rev. Del Wilson, Jr. -- (252) 202-1964, (252) 202 6916
  • Ann’s Wedding Bells, Ann Bell -- (252) 473-2635
  • Carolina Wedding Company, Rev. Shirley Ann Gross -- (252) 449-2453
  • Leslie Buck/Saints Alive! Ministries, Rev. Leslie Buck-Ferguson -- (252) 987-1469
  • Outer Banks I Do, Marsha Johnson -- (252) 261-3403
  • Outer Banks Seaside Ceremonies, Dr. Dave Keller -- (252) 573-9813
  • Outer Banks Wedding Ceremony, Rev. Tanya K. Young -- (252) 473-1818, (252) 423-0099
  • Weddings Outer Banks, Rev. Eugene McLawhorn -- (252) 491-9287, (252) 202-3113
Chapels
  • Corolla Chapel, Rick Griffs, Pastor -- (252) 452-4224
  • Roanoke Island Garden Wedding Chapel, Ann Bell -- (252) 473-2635
Limos and Transportation
  • Beach Limousine, Sunny Dodson -- (252) 255-LIMO (5466)
  • Island Limousine, Keith Stone -- (252) 441-LIMO (5466), (800) 828-5466
  • Luxury Limousine Service, Kevin Wescott -- (252) 202-8436
  • Sandy Beach Tours, Sandra Morrison -- (252) 441-9800
  • The Connection Transportation Services, Barbara Jackson -- (252) 449-2777