Outer Banks Bride Magazine 2016 by Outer Banks Weddings Magazine

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CONTENTS P RO P O S A L S

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5 | EMILY & MARTIN 5 | KATIE & CHASE

ENGAGEMENTS

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9 | MARIA & ANTHONY 9 | EMBERLI & ROBERT

N O RT H E R N B E A C H E S

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MIDDLE BEACHES

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38 | RESORT GLAMOUR 42 | GRANDE TROPICS 46 | AQUATIC AFFAIR

NAGS HEAD & RO A N O K E I S L A N D

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52 | FIRST COLONY FÊTE 56 | SUN-KISSED & SOUTHERN 60 | GILDED ELEGANCE

(COVER WEDDING)

64 | FESTIVAL FANCY

H AT T E R A S I S L A N D

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68 | SEAGLASS SWEETHEARTS 72 | PAMLICO PRETTY

2015 DREAM WEDDING

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76 | STEPHANIE & KEITH

L O C A L LY I N S P I R E D

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82 | CAROLINA VINE 84 | WINDSWEPT DUNES 86 | LOVE ALOFT 88 | SOUND OF AN ERA

M E M B E R D I R E C T O RY 4 III

Cover Photo by Lori Douglas Photography

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TO OUR

Congratulations on your recent engagement

By offering a wealth of local knowledge,

and welcome to the 2016 edition of

expertise, and years of experience working on

Outer Banks Bride! We are excited to share

the Outer Banks, our members will enable you to

all of the beautiful photography in this issue

create exceptional wedding experiences.

showcasing our members’ talented work.

We invite you to explore the real proposals,

The Outer Banks Wedding Association provides

engagements, weddings, and styled shoots in the

couples, who are planning engagements, weddings,

following pages and see how our members work

and honeymoons, the informative resources to

together to make your dream wedding a reality.

access over 300 members. Our goal is to ensure

THE OUTER BANKS WEDDING ASSOCIATION TEAM

your planning process is stress-free, and your wedding is unforgettable.

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Executive Director

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Director of Marketing & Public Relations

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Emily & Martin

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Vineyard VOWS Sarah & Joe

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I nfinitely intertwining hydrangeas, willow branches and lisianthus created a botanic affair for Alisa and Daryl. From a bridal bouquet of romantic peonies and ranunculus, the flowers were the focus, accented with pink, navy, and gold embellishments. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Natalie Heim Photography FLORAL & DECOR | Honeysuckle Events CATERER | Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals ACCOMMODATIONS | Brindley Beach Vacations

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antern centerpieces and paper details embodied a maritime spirit for Ashley and Scott's wedding. Following the ceremony, mother nature offered a scenic ending with a brilliant rainbow across the sky. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Ryan & Rach Photography CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE | Twiddy & Company Realtors COORDINATOR | Glam & Lace Weddings FLORAL & DECOR | Renee Landry Events CATERER | Black Pelican Seafood Company CAKES & CONFECTIONS | Cotton Candy Baking Company MUSICIANS | A Major Harmony DJ | Bruce Jones “I Do” Entertainment & DJ BEAUTY & SPA | Bombshell’s Studio VIDEOGRAPHER | Reel Love Weddings By Baldwin Video EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals SPECIALTY SERVICES – CHILDCARE | Robbins’ Nest Sitting Service SPECIALTY SERVICES – INVITATIONS | HLR Designs SPECIALTY SERVICES – LIGHTING | Blue Steel Lighting Design ACCOMMODATIONS | Twiddy & Company Realtors 21

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B rittany and Todd's intimate wedding, at an event home, welcomed close friends and family with an elegant navy and gold palette. Sumptuous tones of evergreen and divine organic beauty f lourished amongg crispp white details. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Daniel Pullen Photography CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE | Corolla Classic Vacations COORDINATOR | To Have & To Hold OBX OFFICIANT | OBX Ministries FLORAL & DECOR | Flower Girls OBX CATERER | Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café DJ | Coastal DJ & Video BEAUTY & SPA | Lovie’s Salon and Spa EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals 25

Coastfully Wed

Taylor and John’s coastal affair took a journey across the Outer Banks, with a ceremony by the sound, country club reception, and photo session by the sea. Amid the many sweeping landscapes,

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this wedding truly captured their love for one another. r. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | ColemanShots RECEPTION SITE | The Currituck Club COORDINATOR | Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events OFFICIANT | I Do OBX Weddings FLORAL & DECOR | Flower Girls OBX, Bells & Whistles CAKES & CONFECTIONS | Cotton Candy Baking Company DJ | Bruce Jones “I Do” Entertainment & DJ BEAUTY & SPA | Lovie’s Salon and Spa VIDEOGRAPHER | Swell Productions EQUIPMENT RENTALS | I Do OBX Chairs, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals, Metro Rental, Renee Landry Events TRANSPORTATION | Corolla Trolley Services ACCOMMODATIONS | Sun Realty 29

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A picturesque setting, accented by bistro lighting, inviting pastoral lounges, and natural elements, awaited Brian and Brandon at their poolside reception. These gentlemen's vision of rustic romance was executed xecuted beautifully. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Genevieve Stewart Photography CEREMONY SITE | Whalehead in Historic Corolla RECEPTION SITE | Twiddy & Company Realtors COORDINATOR | The Proper Setting LLC FLORAL & DECOR | Bells & Whistles CATERER | Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar CAKES & CONFECTIONS | Just Desserts MUSICIANS | Club Violin DJ | Outer Banks Music Masters BEAUTY & SPA | Lovie’s Salon and Spa EQUIPMENT RENTALS | I Do OBX Chairs, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals SPECIALTY SERVICES – LIGHTING | Blue Steel Lighting Design TRANSPORTATION | Corolla Trolley Services ACCOMMODATIONS | Twiddy & Company Realtors, Inn at Corolla Light, Hampton Inn & Suites 33

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D ramatic blossoms, formal linens, and sparkling chandeliers adorned Tiffany and Ricky’s beach ballroom soirée. With planned events throughout the weekend, guests enjoyed a mini-vacation, while creating lastingg memories, together. g THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Brooke Mayo Photographers CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE | Sanderling Resort OFFICIANT | I Do OBX Weddings FLORAL & DECOR | Renee Landry Events CAKES & CONFECTIONS | Just Desserts MUSICIANS | Roy Murray Music Studio DJ | Bruce Jones “I Do” Entertainment & DJ SPECIALTY SERVICES – DOVE RELEASE | When Doves Fly SPECIALTY SERVICES – LIGHTING | Blue Steel Lighting Design 39

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Bathed in soft sunlight, Kristin and Justin exchanged vows on a glorious May afternoon. Their wedding was a mix of land and sea, from oyster shell decor to succulent details and tones of seafoam to deep teal. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Genevieve Stewart Photography COORDINATOR | To Have & To Hold OBX FLORAL & DECOR | Bells & Whistles CATERER | Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café CAKES & CONFECTIONS | Sweet-e-Pies BEAUTY & SPA | Hairoics Spa & Salon VIDEOGRAPHER | Swell Productions EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals ACCOMMODATIONS | First Colony Inn 53

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hildhood memories of fun in the sun inspired Darlene and Ryan’s playful beach celebration. Showering beach balls and floating paper lanterns atop brilliant blooms created a kaleidoscope of colors for family and guests. THE DETAILS PHOTOGRAPHER | Courtney Hathaway Photography CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE | Jennette’s Pier COORDINATOR | Engaging Events, LLC FLORAL & DECOR | Bells & Whistles CATERER | Kelly’s Restaurant BEAUTY & SPA | It’s Royalty Salon Spa & Nails PHOTO BOOTH | OBX Photo Booths EQUIPMENT RENTALS | I Do OBX Chairs, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals SPECIALTY SERVICES – INVITATIONS | HLR Designs ACCOMMODATIONS | Resort Realty 57

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C aroline and Brian's wedding occurred one year before the initial date, due to her father's illness. His dream fulfilled; he walked his little girl down the aisle. Their wedding was the epitome of modern chic, with black and white stripes contrasting against gilded details to embellish their open venue. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Lori Douglas Photography RECEPTION SITE | The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina FLORAL & DECOR | Renee Landry Events CATERER | Kelly’s Restaurant CAKES & CONFECTIONS | Just Desserts DJ | Bruce Jones “I Do” Entertainment & DJ EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Metro Rental TRANSPORTATION | Corolla Trolley Services ACCOMMODATIONS | Pirate’s Cove Realty 61

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Lauren and Tyler chose Koru Village to host their personalized and modern destination wedding. Their guests and bridal party enjoyed dining amidst teal tones, monogrammed menus, and calla lily centerpieces. p THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Basnight Photography CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE | Koru Village & Spa FLORAL & DECOR | Renee Landry Events CATERER | Enchanted Cuisine DJ | Coastal DJ & Video BEAUTY & SPA | Koru Village & Spa VIDEOGRAPHER | Reel Love Weddings By Baldwin Video EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals 69

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T he Inn on Pamlico Sound is where Danielle and Aaron’s love story began. Draped in glamorous pink hues with teal accents and a hint of Southern charm, this event was an extension of their love for one another er and Hatteras Island. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Daniel Pullen Photography CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE | Inn on Pamlico Sound COORDINATOR | An Outer Banks Affair OFFICIANT | Bliss Wedding Co. FLORAL & DECOR | Renee Landry Events CAKES & CONFECTIONS | Atlantic Cake Company, Distinct Delights MUSICIANS | Club Violin VIDEOGRAPHER | Reel Love Weddings by Baldwin Video EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals SPECIALTY SERVICES – INVITATIONS | HLR Designs SPECIALTY SERVICES – LIGHTING | Blue Steel Lighting Design TRANSPORTATION | Hatteras Tours ACCOMMODATIONS | Inn on Pamlico Sound 73

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Brides who attend the 2016 Wedding Weekend & Expo receive tickets to register for one of the Dream Giveaway packages or the Dream Wedding. The Dream Wedding date is set for July 13, 2016. Brides also receive Expo Perks, where many members offer exclusive promotions and discounts. To find out more, please visit our website at obxwa.com.

2016 PLATINUM WEDDI N G EX P O SP ON S O R S

Sarah Keenan Creative Life. Beautiful.

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We would like to thank all of our 2016 Platinum and Gold Sponsors and The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Without their generous support, this event would not be possible. Be sure to stop by and see them during the Wedding Expo! 74

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The all-inclusive 2015 Dream Wedding featured the work of over twenty Outer Banks Wedding Association vendors. Winners Stephanie and Keith enjoyed a wedding of a lifetime and one-of-a-kind celebration. From start to finish, their wedding was a lavish event, complete with timeless blooms, gorgeous venues, southern cuisine, and sophisticated ted coordination. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Sarah D’Ambra Photography CEREMONY SITE | The Elizabethan Gardens RECEPTION SITE | Nags Head Golf Links COORDINATOR | Glam & Lace Weddings OFFICIANT | Reverend Tanya K. Young BRIDAL PARTY FLORAL & CEREMONY DESIGN | Flower Girls OBX RECEPTION FLOWERS | The Embellishers DECK LOUNGE DESIGN | Holiday House Weddings & Events CATERER | Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café CUPCAKES & CUTTING TIER | Cotton Candy Baking Company CEREMONY MUSICIANS | Kim Kalman Music, Club Violin COCKTAIL HOUR MUSICIANS | SOULone DJ | Coastal DJ & Video BEAUTY & SPA | It’s Royalty Salon Spa & Nails PHOTO BOOTH | OBX Photo Booths VIDEOGRAPHER | Reel Love Weddings By Baldwin Video EQUIPMENT RENTALS – DANCE FLOOR, LINENS, CHINA, & TABLES | Metro Rental EQUIPMENT RENTALS – RECEPTION CHAIRS | I Do OBX Chairs EQUIPMENT RENTALS – RECEPTION TENT | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals SPECIALTY SERVICES – DOVE RELEASE| When Doves Fly SPECIALTY SERVICES – LIGHTING | Blue Steel Lighting Design SPECIALTY SERVICES – PRINT DETAILS | HLR Designs SPECIALTY SERVICES – SNOW BALL BAR | Island Snowball Co. ACCOMMODATIONS | The Tranquil House Inn BRIDAL PARTY LUNCHEON | Ortega’z Grill 79

Reverend Tanya K. Young Celebrating All Marriages

N d Non-denominational, i ti l non-traditional, t diti l spiritual i it l ceremonies. i Individually created with a focus on love and commitment. Performed in outside locations with reverence and dignity. Assisting in blending all types of backgrounds into one formal moment. Second marriages, merging families, vow renewals and same-sex marriages.

Photo © Lisa A. Griggs

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Rated 5-Stars

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Ceremonies Cocktail Hour Private Parties Receptions and More...

If you are looking for a band that can deliver everything from elegant acoustic solo guitar during a ceremony to a rockin’ party band that’s sure to make your memories last a lifetime, then look no further. SOULone offers it all.

Visit www.SOULone.me and book today at 804-683-3123. Photo: Brooke Mayo 80

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Carolina Vine

O verflowing floral arrangements, hues of moody merlot, and Sanctuary Vineyard's lush vines provide the ideal setting for couples seeking to wed where the ocean meets the vine. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Brooke Mayo Photographers LOCATION | Sanctuary Vineyards COORDINATION | Platinum Party Planning FLORAL & DECOR | Bells & Whistles BEAUTY & SPA | Eden Day Spa APPAREL | By the Sea Wedding Boutique

Windswept Dunes

S et amongst the dunes, heirloom candlesticks, oyster shell garlands, and muted silver geodes gave life to this modern wedding inspiration. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Ryan & Rach Photography COORDINATION | Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events FLORAL & DECOR | Flower Girls OBX BEAUTY & SPA | Glimmer SPECIALTY SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; INVITATIONS | HLR Designs EQUIPMENT RENTALS | Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

or the spontaneous, wild, and free-spirited souls, eclectic decor and whimsical blooms portray an unconventional bohemian style atop the dunes of Jockeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge State Park. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Kristi Midgette Photography COORDINATION | Glam & Lace Weddings FLORAL & DECOR | Honeysuckle Events BAR & SPIRITS | Camp Cocktail

T his opulent style, with a vintage vibe and coastal nod, showcases classic pearls, an antique loveseat, and the natural beauty of the Outer Banks soundfront. THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER | Sarah Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambra Photography FLORAL & DECOR | Honeysuckle Events

Hatteras Wedding Ministries Specializing in Beach Ceremonies

BONNIE B. WILLIAMS, Nondenominational Minister hatterasweddingministries.com 252-305-2150 facebook.com/HatterasWeddingMinistries

PHOTO BY BROOKE MAYO

www.brookemayo.com

The Details Set Us Apart... Whether it is barefoot on the beach or black-tie, Platinum Party Planning will customize your event to suit your refined taste. Utilizing our strong organization and creative talents, we will bring your vision of your event to life.

252.619.4018 www.platinumpartyplanning. com

M E M B E R D I R E C T O RY T he Outer Banks Wedding Association Member Directory is your source of premiere wedding vendors on the Outer Banks. After experiencing the real love stories featured throughout the magazine, we know you are ready to begin contacting the vendors of your choice. Use the following contact information to connect with vendors who best match your personal style. For more information, visit our website to access our online directory, digital magazine, real wedding features, and links to social media pages. Also, plan to stop by our Wedding Welcome Center and start planning today! THE OUTER BANKS WEDDING ASSOCIATION TEAM

WEDDING WELCOME CENTER HOURS| Tuesday–Friday • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. LOCATION| 2300 S. Croatan Hwy. • Suite 203 • Nags Head, NC 27959 MAILING ADDRESS| PO Box 1067 • Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 CONTACT| 252.449.WEDD (9333) • leesa@obxwa.com

www.OBXWA.com

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BEACH REALTY & CONSTRUCTION KITTY HAWK RENTALS beachrealtync.com 252.441.7166

INN AT COROLLA LIGHT innatcorolla.com 252.453.3340

SANDBAR BED & BREAKFAST sandbarbedandbreakfast.com 252.573.8644

INN ON PAMLICO SOUND innonpamlicosound.com 252.995.7030 Featured on page(s) 73

SEASIDE VACATIONS outerbanksvacations.com 252.489.4483

BRINDLEY BEACH VACATIONS brindleybeach.com 252.453.3000 Featured on page(s) 17 & 44 BURRUS HOUSE INN burrushouse.com 252.475.1636 CAROLINA DESIGNS REALTY carolinadesigns.com 252.261.3934 X245 COMFORT INN NORTH OCEANFRONT hotelsobx.com 252.441.6333

KORU VILLAGE & SPA koruvillage.com 252.995.3125 Featured on page(s) 69 NAGS HEAD INN nagsheadinn.com 252.441.0454

COMFORT INN SOUTH OCEANFRONT hotelsobx.com 252.441.6315 Featured on page(s) 65

OASIS SUITES HOTEL oasissuites.com 252.441.5211

COROLLA CLASSIC VACATIONS corollaclassicvacations.com 252.453.5022 Featured on page(s) 23 & 25

OUTER BANKS INN theouterbanksinn.com 252.715.3500 Featured on page(s) 41

DAYS INN & SUITES MARINER obxlodging.com 252.441.2021

OUTER BEACHES REALTY outerbeaches.com 252.995.4477

DAYS INN OCEANFRONT WRIGHT BROTHERS obxlodging.com 252.441.7211

PARAMOUNT DESTINATIONS paramountdestinations.com 252.453.3045

FIRST COLONY INN firstcolonyinn.com 252.441.2343 Featured on page(s) 53 FIRST FLIGHT RENTALS firstflightrentals.com 252.489.4747 HAMPTON INN & SUITES outerbanks.hamptoninn.com 252.453.6565 Featured on page(s) 33 & 43 HILTON GARDEN INN pierhouseevents.com 252.261.1290 Featured on page(s) 2 & 47

KEES VACATIONS keesouterbanks.com 866.316.1843 Featured on page(s) 70

PINE ISLAND LODGE twiddy.com 866.457.1190 Featured on page(s) 102 PIRATE’S COVE REALTY pirates-cove.com 252.473.6800 Featured on page(s) 61 RAMADA PLAZA NAGS HEAD OCEANFRONT ramadaplazanagshead.com 252.441.2151 Featured on page(s) 54 RESORT REALTY resortrealty.com 252.441.5000 Featured on page(s) 57 & 63

SHUTTERS ON THE BANKS HOTEL shuttersonthebanks.com 252.441.5581 STAN WHITE REALTY outerbanksrentals.com 252.441.1515 SUN REALTY sunrealtync.com 252.441.7033 Featured on page(s) 29 SURF OR SOUND REALTY surforsound.com 252.995.5801 THE 4 CAPES WEDDING HOUSES outerbanksweddingbeachhouses.com 757.406.4680 THE ISLAND GUESTHOUSE & COTTAGES theislandmotel.com 252.473.2434 THE TRANQUIL HOUSE INN tranquilhouseinn.com 252.473.1404 Featured on page(s) 65 & 79 THE WHITE DOE INN whitedoeinn.com 252.473.9851 TWIDDY & COMPANY REALTORS twiddy.com 252.457.1100 Featured on page(s) 18, 21, & 33 WILD HORSE COASTAL ESTATE twiddy.com 866.457.1190 Featured on page(s) 31

ACTIVITIES AMY REDFORD ART amyredfordart.com 757.692.3218 Featured on page(s) 8 COROLLA BAIT & TACKLE corollabaitandtackle.com 252.453.9500

ACTIVITIES

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COROLLA OUTBACK ADVENTURES corollaoutback.com 252.453.4484 Featured on page(s) 27

ACCESS DESIGN AND PRINT accessdesignandprint.com 252.449.4444

DIMENSIONS HAIR SALON dimensionshair.net 252.449.8988

COASTAL IMPRESSIONS, INC. coastalimpressions.com 252.480.1717

EDEN DAY SPA edendayspasalon.com 252.255.0711 Featured on page(s) 83

CRYSTAL DAWN CORP. countrygirlcharters.com 252.473.5577 Featured on page(s) 71 FIRST FLIGHT ADVENTURE PARK firstflightadventurepark.com 252.715.3622 Featured on page(s) 2 KITTY HAWK KITES kittyhawkkites.com 252.441.6800 OBX AIRPLANES LLC obxairplanes.com 252.489.8165 OUTER BANKS ADVENTURES outerbanksadventure.com 757.871.6402 Featured on page(s) 48 VILLAGE YOGA duckvillageyoga.com 252.202.4582

A P PA R E L & J E W E L RY BIRTHDAY SUITS birthday-suits.com 252.441.5338 BY THE SEA WEDDING BOUTIQUE bytheseaweddingboutiqueobx.com 252.715.0747 Featured on page(s) 35 IC JEWELRY 2 icjewelry2.com 252.449.8007 LUXURY - LINGERIE & BEAUTY BOUTIQUE luxuryobx.com 252.261.7261 OUTER BANKS TUXEDO obxtux.com 252.255.0039

CURRITUCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE currituckchamber.org 252.453.9497 OUTER BANKS VISITORS BUREAU outerbanks.org 252.473.2138

BAR & SPIRITS BEER NANNY EQUIPMENT RENTALS, LLC beernanny.com 252.473.8383 CAMP COCKTAIL campcocktailevents.com 252.339.7189 Featured on page(s) 87 CHIP’S WINE & BEER MARKET chipswinemarket.com 252.449.8229 OBX SUNSET SLUSH obxsunsetslush.com 252.564.5126 SANCTUARY VINEYARDS beachvineyardwedding.com 252.491.2387 Featured on page(s) 10, 13, & 83 THE SHACK COFFEE SHOP & BEER GARDEN corollabeergarden.com 252.597.1500 THE WINE CENTER @ HARRIS TEETER KILL DEVIL HILLS 252.449.9191 TRIO WINE, BEER, CHEESE obxtrio.com 252.261.0277

B E A U T Y & S PA AQUA RESTAURANT & SPA aquaobx.com 252.261.9700 Featured on page(s) 36 BOMBSHELL’S STUDIO bombshellsstudio.com 252.619.2244 Featured on page(s) 13 & 21

GLIMMER glimmerhairandmakeup.com 252.202.3150 Featured on page(s) 47 & 85 HAIROICS SPA & SALON outerbankshairsalon.com 252.441.7983 Featured on page(s) 53 HOT HEADS hotheadsobx.com 252.255.5100 IT’S ROYALTY SALON SPA & NAILS itsroyalty.com 252.305.4295 Featured on page(s) 57, 65, & 79 KORU VILLAGE & SPA koruvillage.com 252.995.3125 Featured on page(s) 69 LOVIE’S SALON AND SPA loviescorollavillage.com 252.453.0912 Featured on page(s) 25, 29, & 33 REFLECTIONS SALON salthairlife.com 252.255.5595 SANDERLING RESORT sanderling-resort.com 252.261.4111 Featured on page(s) II & 39 THE OBX NAIL SQUAD obxnailsquad.com 252.489.8437 THE SUN SHACK obxsunshack.com 252.480.2886 UP-DO IT! updoitobx.com 252.489.1928

CAKES & CONFECTIONS

C AT E R E R S & R E S TA U R A N T S

ALOMST HEAVEN BAKERY facebook.com/almostheavenbakeryobx 252.473.7065

AQUA RESTAURANT & SPA aquaobx.com 252.261.9700 Featured on page(s) 36

HIGH COTTON BBQ highcottonbbq.com 252.255.2275

ATLANTIC CAKE COMPANY atlanticcakecompany.com 252.489.0522 Featured on page(s) 73 COTTON CANDY BAKING COMPANY facebook.com/cottoncandybakingcompany 252.473.7112 Featured on page(s) 21, 29, & 79 DISTINCT DELIGHTS distinctdelights.com 252.453.3188 Featured on page(s) 73 GREAT CAKES! OF THE OUTER BANKS greatcakes.net 252.261.3403 Featured on page(s) 47

ARGYLES EVENTS AND CATERING argyleseventsandcatering.com 252.267.7325

KELLY’S RESTAURANT kellysrestaurant.com 252.441.4116 Featured on page(s) 57, 59, & 61

AVENUE - GRILLE & EVENTS avenueeventsobx.com 252.473.4800

LA DOLCE VITA ITALIAN RESTAURANT ladolcevitacorolla.com 252.453.0069

BASNIGHT’S LONE CEDAR CAFÉ lonecedarcafe.com 252.441.5405 X29 Featured on page(s) 17, 25, 27, 53, 65, & 79

MAKO MIKE’S makomikes.com 252.480.1919

BJ’S CAROLINA CAFÉ CREATIVE CATERING BY WANDA bjncbbq.com 252.202.1698

ICING ON THE CAKES icingonthecakes.com 252.261.7325

BLACK PELICAN SEAFOOD COMPANY blackpelicancatering.com 252.261.3171 Featured on page(s) 19 & 21

ISLAND SNOWBALL CO. islandsnowballco.com 252.255.1598 Featured on page(s) 79

CAFÉ LACHINE cafelachine.com 252.305.4166 Featured on page(s) 43

JUST DESSERTS justdessertsobx.com 252.441.2931 Featured on page(s) 33, 34, 39, 43, 61, & 65

CHILLI PEPPERS CATERING chilli-peppers.com 252.441.8081

OBX SUNSET SLUSH obxsunsetslush.com 252.564.5126 SURFIN’ SPOON surfinspoon.com 252.441.7873 SWEET-E-PIES sweet-e-pies.net 252.480.2372 Featured on page(s) 53 THE BAKERY @ HARRIS TEETER KILL DEVIL HILLS 252.449.9191

COASTAL PROVISIONS MARKET coastalprovisionsmarket.com 252.480.0023 Featured on page(s) 15 COSMO’S PIZZA cosmospizzeria.com 252.453.4666 Featured on page(s) 26 CURRITUCK BBQ COMPANY currituckbbq.com 252.453.6618 Featured on page(s) 13 DAWN’S KITCHEN dawnskitchenobx.com 252.491.2048 ENCHANTED CUISINE enchanted-cuisine.com 252.202.8888 Featured on page(s) 69

METROPOLIS metropolisobx.com 252.453.6167 MIKE DIANNA’S GRILL ROOM grillroomobx.com 252.453.4336 Featured on page(s) 43 MULLIGAN’S RAW BAR & GRILLE mulligansobx.com 252.480.2000 Featured on page(s) 43 OCEAN BOULEVARD BISTRO & MARTINI BAR obbistro.com 252.261.2546 Featured on page(s) 31 & 33 ORTEGA’Z GRILL ortegaz.com 252.473.5911 Featured on page(s) 79 OWENS' RESTAURANT owensrestaurant.com 252.441.7309 Featured on page(s) 6 PAMLICO JACK'S RESTAURANT & BAR pamlicojacks.com 252.441.2637 Featured on page(s) 59 PIGMAN’S BAR-B-QUE pigman.com 252.441.6803 Featured on page(s) 49 PORT O’ CALL RESTAURANT obxportocall.com 252.333.2720

C AT E R E R S & R E S TA U R A N T S

CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE

RED SKY CAFÉ redskycafe.com 252.261.8646 Featured on page(s) 41

COROLLA CLASSIC VACATIONS corollaclassicvacations.com 252.453.5022 Featured on page(s) 23 & 25

SANCTUARY VINEYARDS beachvineyardwedding.com 252.491.2387 Featured on page(s) 10, 13, & 83

ROOSTER’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN roosterssouthernkitchen.com 252.441.4594

CYPRESS HOUSE INN cypresshouseinn.com 252.441.6127

SANDERLING RESORT sanderling-resort.com 252.261.4111 Featured on page(s) II & 36

SALT WATER GRILL saltwatergrillobx.com 252.453.2101

DUCK WOODS COUNTRY CLUB duckwoodscc.com 252.261.2744

SALTYDAWG SMOKEHOUSE saltydawgsmokehouse.com 252.491.5700

GRANDE RITZ PALM exclusiveobxhomes.com 252.441.0811 Featured on page(s) 43 & 45

SOOEY’S BBQ & CATERING sooeysbbq.com 252.449.4227 STEAMERS steamerstogo.com 252.453.3305 STRIPERS BAR AND GRILLE stripersbarandgrille.com 252.475.1021 Featured on page(s) 66 SUGAR CREEK RESTAURANT sugarcreekseafood.com 252.441.4888 THE GOOD LIFE GOURMET goodlifegourmet.com 252.480.2855 Featured on page(s) 50

CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE 108 BUDLEIGH 108budleigh.com 252.473.2208 Featured on page(s) 8 AVENUE - GRILLE & EVENTS avenueeventsobx.com 252.473.4800 COMFORT INN NORTH OCEANFRONT hotelsobx.com 252.441.6333 COMFORT INN SOUTH OCEANFRONT hotelsobx.com 252.441.6315 Featured on page(s) 65

HILTON GARDEN INN pierhouseevents.com 252.261.1290 Featured on page(s) 2 & 47 JENNETTE’S PIER jennettespier.net 252.255.1501 X204 Featured on page(s) 54 & 57 KORU VILLAGE & SPA koruvillage.com 252.995.3125 Featured on page(s) 69 NAGS HEAD GOLF LINKS nagsheadgolflinks.com 252.564.9225 Featured on page(s) 50 & 79 NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM ON ROANOKE ISLAND ncaquariums.com 252.475.2337 Featured on page(s) 55 & 65 PELICANS LANDING pelicanslandingobx.com 252.489.3172 RAMADA PLAZA NAGS HEAD OCEANFRONT ramadaplazanagshead.com 252.441.2151 Featured on page(s) 54 ROANOKE ISLAND FESTIVAL PARK roanokeisland.com 252.475.1500 Featured on page(s) 65 & back cover

SEA RANCH RESORT searanchresort.com 252.715.1009 Featured on page(s) 36 SHUTTERS ON THE BANKS HOTEL shuttersonthebanks.com 252.441.5581 THE CURRITUCK CLUB thecurrituckgolfclub.com 252.564.9225 Featured on page(s) 29 & inside back cover THE ELIZABETHAN GARDENS elizabethangardens.org 252.473.3234 Featured on page(s) 79 THE PAVILION AT PIRATE'S COVE MARINA piratescoveweddings.com 252.473.1015 Featured on page(s) 61 & 62 THE POINTE GOLF CLUB thepointegolfclub.com 252.491.8311 THE SHACK COFFEE SHOP & BEER GARDEN corollabeergarden.com 252.597.1500 VILLAGE BEACH CLUB villagebeachclubobx.com 252.564.9225 Featured on page(s) 4 WHALEHEAD IN HISTORIC COROLLA visitwhalehead.com 252.453.9040

C O O R D I N AT O R S &PLANNERS A PREMIERE EVENT apremiereevent.net 252.202.1699

C O O R D I N AT O R S &PLANNERS

AN OUTER BANKS AFFAIR wedobx.com 252.435.9421 Featured on page(s) 13 & 73

SUGAR SNAP EVENTS sugarsnapevents.com 252.480.9990 Featured on page(s) 47

BEST DAY EVER OBX bestdayeverobx.com 434.962.8004

THE EMBELLISHERS theembellishers.com 252.216.9226 Featured on page(s) 79 & 80

CAROLINA WEDDING CO. carolinaweddingco.com 252.449.2453 CASPER EVENTS williamcasper.com 252.202.5275 COASTAL EVENTS obxcoastalevents.com 252.599.7433 Featured on page(s) 14 ENGAGING EVENTS, LLC engagingeventsobx.com 252.573.9109 Featured on page(s) 41, 43 & 57 GLAM & LACE WEDDINGS glamandlace.com 252.473.5000 Featured on page(s) 21, 79 & 87 HATTERAS ISLAND WEDDING AND EVENTS hatterasislandweddings.com 252.305.0090 HEATHER EVENTS heatherevents.com 703.405.9284 Featured on page(s) 6 PLATINUM PARTY PLANNING platinumpartyplanning.com 252.619.4018 Featured on page(s) 83 & 90 SARAH KEENAN CREATIVE sarahkeenancreative.com 252.715.1076 Featured on page(s) 6, 7, & 9 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WEDDINGS & EVENTS southernhospitalityweddings.com 252.564.8707 Featured on page(s) 29 & 85

THE JOHN GILLAM COMPANY outer-banks-wedding.com 252.441.7752 THE PROPER SETTING LLC thepropersetting.com 252.441.8166 Featured on page(s) 31 & 33 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD OBX tohaveandtoholdobx.com 252.489.1916 Featured on page(s) 25, 53, & 65

DISC JOCKEYS ANDY LAWRENSON DJ SERVICES andylawrenson.com 252.256.2653 BARRYOKE KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT 252.996.0550 BRUCE JONES “I DO” ENTERTAINMENT & DJ djobxweddings.com 252.715.0164 Featured on page(s) 21, 29, 39, & 61 COASTAL DJ & VIDEO coastaldjandvideo.com 252.573.0161 Featured on page(s) 22, 25, 69, & 79 DJ PROFESSIONALS & VIDEO djprofessionalsandvideo.com 252.222.4884 JOHN HARPER DISC JOCKEY SERVICES johnharperdj.com 252.473.4528 OUTER BANKS MUSIC MASTERS outerbanksmusicmasters.com 252.722.2351 Featured on page(s) 33 OUTER BANKS WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT outerbanksweddingentertainment.com 252.305.6440

DISC JOCKEYS PROBX DJ probxdj.com 252.285.5566 THE CAPTAIN ENTERTAINMENT thecaptainentertainment.com 252.564.9327

E Q U I P M E N T R E N TA L S I DO OBX CHAIRS idoobxchairs.com 252.996.0309 Featured on page(s) 29, 30, 33, 47, 57, & 79 KITTY HAWK KITES kittyhawkkites.com 252.441.6800 METRO RENTAL metrorentalobx.com 252.480.3535 Featured on page(s) 29, 43, 58, 61, & 79 OCEAN ATLANTIC EVENT RENTALS oarevent.com 252.441.7272 Featured on page(s) Inside Front Cover, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 53, 57, 65, 69, 73, 79, & 85 RENEE LANDRY EVENTS reneelandryevents.com 252.255.0798 Featured on page(s) 13, 21, 29, 39, 43, 61, 69, & 73 SEA-FREEZE seafreeze.net 252.480.2340

FLORAL & DECOR BELLS & WHISTLES bellsandwhistlesobx.com 252.441.9310 Featured on page(s) 29, 33, 53, 57, & 83 FLOWER GIRLS OBX flowergirlsobx.com 252.441.4981 Featured on page(s) 23, 25, 29, 79, & 85 HEATHER EVENTS heatherevents.com 703.405.9284 Featured on page(s) 6 HOLIDAY HOUSE WEDDINGS & EVENTS holidayhouseweddings.com 252.305.2194 Featured on page(s) 65, 66, & 79

FLORAL & DECOR

MUSICIANS

HONEYSUCKLE EVENTS honeysuckleevents.net 252.564.5131 Featured on page(s) 17, 87, & 89

CLUB VIOLIN clubviolin.com 252.216.5826 Featured on page(s) 33, 63, 65, 73, & 79

LIFE’S CLASSIC MEMORIES 252.489.9262

KIM KALMAN MUSIC kimkalman.com 252.489.8724 Featured on page(s) 79

RENEE LANDRY EVENTS reneelandryevents.com 252.255.0798 Featured on page(s) 13, 21, 29, 39, 43, 61, 69, & 73

LAURA MARTIER MUSIC birddogduo.com 252.267.4125

OFFICIANTS & CHAPELS HATTERAS WEDDING MINISTRIES hatterasweddingministries.com 252.305.2150 Featured on page(s) 90 I DO OBX WEDDINGS idoobxweddings.com 252.996.0309 Featured on page(s) 11, 29, 30, & 39 MEMORABLE WEDDINGS BY THE SEA memorableweddingsbythesea.com 252.715.2060

SHELL-BE-FOREVER shell-be-forever.com 703.508.2713

OUTER BANKS WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT outerbanksweddingentertainment.com 252.305.6440

SUGAR SNAP EVENTS sugarsnapevents.com 252.480.9990 Featured on page(s) 47

ROY MURRAY MUSIC STUDIO roymurray.com 252.480.1532 Featured on page(s) 39

THE EMBELLISHERS theembellishers.com 252.216.9226 Featured on page(s) 79 & 80

SOULONE soulone.me 804.683.3123 Featured on page(s) 79 & 80

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THE FLOWER GALLERY @ HARRIS TEETER KILL DEVIL HILLS outerbanksweddingflowers.com 252.449.9191 Featured on page(s) 13

THE CROWD crowdband.net 252.207.1070 Featured on page(s) 48

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A MAJOR HARMONY jessietaylormusic.info 252.995.2095 Featured on page(s) 21

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ACOUSTIC NIGHTS grahamouttenmusic.com 252.202.6620

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REV. BARBARA MULFORD - MY OBX OFFICIANT myobxofficiant.com 252.202.5424 Featured on page(s) 14 REV. DR. JOHN TYSON weddingheavenandearth.com 252.619.1525 REV. JAY BOWMAN myouterbankswedding.com 252.216.6676 Featured on page(s) 47 REVEREND TANYA K. YOUNG outerbanksweddingminister.com 252.423.0099 Featured on page(s) 79 & 80 SAINTS ALIVE MINISTRIES saintsaliveministries.com 252.722.1107

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CAROLINE JARVIS PHOTOGRAPHY carolinejarvis.com 252.305.4404 Featured on page(s) 70

KATIEDID PHOTOGRAPHY katiedidphotography.com 252.305.3179 Featured on page(s) 8

WEDDINGS OUTER BANKS weddingsouterbanks.com 252.202.3113

CARRIE ROEN PHOTOGRAPHY carrieroen.com 252.216.5364

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PHOTO BOOTHS

CHRIS BICKFORD, FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY chrisbickfordweddings.com 252.202.2399

KEELER & DENSON PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY kndprophoto.com 252.202.5875

COASTAL SHOTS coastalshots.com 252.453.9692 Featured on page(s) 40

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PHOTOGRAPHERS A DAY TO REMEMBER PHOTOGRAPHY farahphotos.com 252.305.5599 ALC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY alcweddingphotography.com 252.267.4797 Featured on page(s) 5

COURTNEY HATHAWAY PHOTOGRAPHY courtneyhathaway.com 252.423.0308 Featured on page(s) 3, 5, 51, 57, & 58 DANIEL PULLEN PHOTOGRAPHY danielpullenphotography.com 252.305.2694 Featured on page(s) 23, 25, 43, & 73 EPIC SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY epicshutter.com 252.995.0011 Featured on page(s) 90 ERIN EVERLEE PHOTOGRAPHY erineverlee.com 252.564.7172

LORI DOUGLAS PHOTOGRAPHY loridouglasphotography.com 252.202.1858 Featured on page(s) font cover, 61 & 66 MATT LUSK PHOTOGRAPHY mattluskweddings.com 252.489.3442 Featured on page(s) 10 & 13 NATALIE HEIM PHOTOGRAPHY natalieheimphotography.com 252.573.1769 Featured on page(s) 17 NEIL GT PHOTOGRAPHY neilgt.com 252.573.9058 Featured on page(s) 65

ARTZ MUSIC AND PHOTOGRAPHY affordableobxweddings.com 252.267.2112

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AUDRA KRIEG PHOTOGRAPHY audrakrieg.com 252.489.7078

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RYAN & RACH PHOTOGRAPHY ryanandrach.com 252.305.6112 Featured on page(s) 9, 21, & 85

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SARAH D’AMBRA PHOTOGRAPHY sarahdambra.com 252.423.1335 Featured on page(s) 75, 79, & 89

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TERRY AND SARAH PHOTOGRAPHY terryandsarahphotography.com 252.305.7328 VISUALS BY HELEN visualsbyhelen.com 252.455.8240

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SWELL PRODUCTIONS swellweddings.com 252.573.0119 Featured on page(s) 29 & 53

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