2015 Outer Banks Bride Magazine

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B A N K S

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CONTENTS REAL ENGAGEMENTS

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9 | JESSICA & TOM 10 | SARAH & JESSIAH 13 | LAUREN & HUNTER 14 | HAYLEY & RYAN

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

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18 | COUNTRYSIDE CHÂTEAU 22 | ISLAND ROMANCE 26 | COASTAL GLAM 30 | COUNTRY CLUB CHARM 34 | BEACH WHIMSY

MIDDLE BEACHES

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38 | SEASIDE SOIRÉE 42 | SOUTHERN ELEGANCE 46 | COASTAL PREP 50 | BOHEMIAN SEASCAPE (COVER WEDDING) 54 | NAUTICAL NUPTIALS

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

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60 | PIER PROPER 64 | LOCAL JUBILEE 68 | SOUNDSIDE & SPANGLED 72 | ELIZABETHAN ENCHANTMENT

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

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76 | HIGH TIDE FÊTE 80 | LIGHTHOUSE LOVELY 84 | MARITIME MERRIMENT

D R E A M G I V E AWAY S

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89 | 2014 DREAM ENGAGEMENT 90 | 2014 DREAM WEDDING 94 | 2014 DREAM HONEYMOON

M E M B E R D I R E C T O RY Cover Photo by Daniel Pullen Photography

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TO OUR

With over 300 members, the Outer Banks

This edition of Outer Banks Bride is unlike

Wedding Association provides couples

anything we have published in the past.

with exceptional wedding experiences.

Conceptualized with brides in mind, it is

Our members strive to design events to

filled with wonderment and designed with love.

inspire couples to fall in love all over again,

Let us inspire you through real love stories,

from engagements, honeymoons, destination

the work of our talented members and give you

weddings and everything in between.

all the tools necessary to make the planning

When you plan a wedding on the Outer Banks,

process a bit sweeter.

you will receive the priceless component of a

Wishing you a joyful engagement

tight-knit community. A beautiful thing

and beautiful marriage,

happens when our members work together to

THE OUTER BANKS WEDDING ASSOCIATION TEAM

make your wedding dreams a reality.

From cuisine and coordination to specialty services and rentals, our members provide a wealth of unparalleled local knowledge and expertise.

K I M S TETSON

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ALEX COUEY

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ALYSON PU GH

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

Š2015 All rights reserved Outer Banks Bride™ is an official publication of The Outer Banks Wedding Association. Designed and printed by Coastal Impressions, Inc.

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REAL ENGAGEMENTS DUCK | SOUTH NAGS HEAD | MANTEO

The next thing I knew, the music stopped and Hunter was on one knee with a diamond ring tied to a wine glass. In a tasting room full of family and friends, he asked me to marry him. This was by far the best day of our lives.

LAUREN & HUNTER Engaged April 5th

Kristi Midgette Photography

JESSICA & TOM 9 | SARAH & JESSIAH 10 LAUREN & HUNTER 13 | HAYLEY & RYAN 14

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Jessica and Tom H OM E T OW N S e l i ns g r o v e , P e n n s y l v an i a E N G A G E M E NT D A T E 1 2 .1 8 .1 1 P H OT OG R A P H E R N e i l G T P h o t o gr ap h y V E NUE S an d e r l i n g R e s o r t H OW H E A S K E D

Tying in the Christmas spirit, Tom arranged for a horse and carriage ride fit with hot chocolate and cozy blankets.

Afterwards, they walked to a tree, where Tom had hung an ornament with a sweet note, once Jessica looked up from reading the note, Tom was down on one knee!

W E D D I NG P L A NS

Jessica and Tom married on May 25, 2014 at the Sanderling Resort.

See their Real Wedding on page 38.

Sarah and Jessiah H O M E TO WN K i tty Ha wk , Nor th C arol i na E N G A GEMEN T DA TE 0 3 . 0 1 . 14 P HO T O GR APH ER R y a n & R ac h Ph otog rap hy JE W E L ER Cr e a t i ve Jeweler s H O W H E AS K ED

On their thirty-first month anniversary, Jessiah prepared a day filled with adventures and memories on the Outer Banks.

When they arrived at the beach, the treasure hunt began, where Jessiah proposed with a ring he designed at a local jeweler.

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Sarah and Jessiah married on July 24, 2014 in Southern Shores with a classic nautical theme, featuring a mint green and blush color palette, complete with anchors.

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Lauren and Hunter H OM E T OW N Ch e s t e r f i e l d , V i r gi n i a E N G A G E M E NT D A T E 0 4 .0 5 .1 4 P H OT OG R A P H E R Kr i s t i M i d ge t t e P h o t o gr ap h y H OW H E A S K E D

Hunter popped the question at Cooper Vineyards in Louisa, Virginia—one day after Lauren’s birthday when she received her teaching license.

W E D D I NG P L A NS

Lauren and Hunter are planning a Kitty Hawk Pier wedding July 25, 2015, featuring a nautical theme of navy, silver and aqua tones.

Hayley and Ryan HO M E T O WN K ill D e v il Hills, N orth C arol i na E N G A GEMEN T DATE 12.11.13 PH O T O G R APH ER B a s ni g ht Ph o togr a p hy BEAUTY B o m b sh ell' s Stu dios PR O P S OB X A i r p la n es, LLC HO W H E AS K ED

Ryan and Hayley describe their engagement story as: “the first flight of the rest of their lives.” After getting his pilot license and two years of courtship, Ryan planned a mile high proposal. Flying over the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Ryan handed Hayley an inscribed wooden box with a ring tucked inside.

The inscription read, “You want to get married?”

W E D D I NG PLAN S

Ryan and Hayley married Easter weekend of 2014 at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island in the shark tank room.

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Photo courtesy of Brooke Mayo Photographers.

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LAURIE & AARON Married May 9th at the Wild Horse Event Home in Carova Basnight Photography

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From the moment James proposed to Amber, they knew an intimate, laid-back setting would be the perfect atmosphere for their wedding.

Their vineyard wedding in Jarvisburg, outfitted with burlap, wine barrels and pumpkins, incorporated many irresistible elements of the Autumn season. he Autum ea o .

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With family spread across the country, Laurie and Aaron knew the Outer Banks would be the perfect location for their intimate affair. The goal was to share their passion for the ocean by incorporating details of beach hues and coastal cuisine. The result was a family affair filled with island charm.

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Country Club Charm Lexie & Matthew

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A shley and Lindsay, the first same sex couple married in Pennsylvania, celebrated their love just a few months shy of North Carolina's marriage equality.

Combining classic elements of lace, an ocean-inspired color palette and rustic lighting—their wedding was the epitome of beach whimsy. y THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER| GingerSnaps Photography CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE| Absolute Elegance of Carolina Designs Realty FLORAL DESIGNER| Bells & Whistles CATERER| Red Sky Café DJ| Bruce Jones “I Do” Entertainment & DJ BEAUTY & SPA| Bombshell’s Studios VIDEOGRAPHER| Swell Productions EQUIPMENT RENTALS| Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals 35

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After a Rodanthe engagement just two years ago, we knew a simple, yet classic nautical wedding was very true to us.

RACHAEL & DREW Married September 25th at Village Realty’s Best of My Love in Kill Devil Hills

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igh school sweethearts, Cayla and Brenden, planned a day that embodied Southern elegance and the love they share for their families. When it comes to beach weddings, the sophisticated starfish details and ocean tones make their décor stand above the rest.

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Bohemian Seascape Sarah & Tucker

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Allowing the Outer Banks Wedding Expo be their guide, the many talents of the local vendors inspired Rachael and Drew's Kill Devil Hills wedding; filled with anchors, starfish and navy and hot pink dĂŠcor.

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We’ve vacationed on the Outer Banks for years and it was always a place that we wanted to get married. We chose a beautiful venue on the sound—still on the water, still outside, still us, without the sand and wind of the beach.

SARAH & JONATHAN Married July 5th at Roanoke Festival Park in Manteo

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Pier Proper Jessica & David

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R efined rustic romance with a natural beach theme captures the essence of Jessica and David’s Jennette’s Pier wedding.

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Sarah and Jonathan’s Americana-themed wedding on Roanoke Island was a soundside celebration, tying in red, white and blue from the tablescapes to the groomsmen’s ensembles. Spectacular sunset views and a splendid sparkler send-off completed the eveningg events.

THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER| Matt Lusk Photography CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE| Roanoke Island Festival Park COORDINATOR| Engaging Events FLORAL DESIGNER| Bells & Whistles CATERER| Black Pelican Catering BEAUTY & SPA| It’s Royalty Salon, Spa & Nails VIDEOGRAPHER| Reel Love Weddings by Baldwin Video Productions EQUIPMENT RENTALS| Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals

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W hen a Carolina native and an Outer Banks vacationer marry, the choice of wedding location is heir apparent.

For Erika and Andrew, The Elizabethan Gardens and The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina were the perfect setting for bold blooms, sparkling details, and a large guest list.

THE DETAILS S PHOTOGRAPHER| Coastal Shots Photography CEREMONY VENUE| The Elizabethan Gardens RECEPTION VENUE| The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina COORDINATOR| Engaging Events FLORAL DESIGNER| Bells & Whistles CAKE DESIGNER| Atlantic Cake Company CATERER| Kelly’s Restaurant & Tavern CEREMONY MUSIC| A Major Harmony DJ| Outer Banks Music Masters BEAUTY & SPA| It’s Royalty Salon, Spa & Nails EQUIPMENT RENTALS| Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals PHOTO BOOTH| OBX Photo Booths 73

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We decided to get married on Hatteras Island because Amy’s family had been visiting there every summer since before she was born! When we started dating, Amy began taking me there and I too fell in love with the simplicity of life that Hatteras Island brings.

AMY & DENNIS Married June 27th at Inn on Pamlico Sound in Hatteras

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Oceanfront Venue, Catering, Spa, Accommodations and More

Photo Credit: Daniel Pullen Photography & Genevieve Stewart Photography

Hatteras Wedding Ministries Specializing in Beach Ceremonies

Lori Douglas Photography

252.995.3125 • www.KoruVillage.com Milepost 55.5 in Avon • Cape Hatteras, NC

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

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When it came to their wedding day, Amy and Dennis could not imagine getting married anywhere other than the Pamlico Sound. Lush blooms, whimsical décor and pops of silver made this passionate affair the epitome of maritime merriment.

THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER| Genevieve Stewart Photography CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE| Inn on Pamlico Sound COORDINATOR| The Proper Setting OFFICIANT| @ Your OBX Wedding FLORAL DESIGNER| Bells & Whistles CAKE DESIGNER| Just Desserts CATERER| Inn on Pamlico Sound BEAUTY & SPA| Bombshell’s Studios MUSICIANS| Club Violin DJ| Bruce Jones “I Do” Entertainment & DJ EQUIPMENT RENTALS| Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals PHOTO BOOTH| OBX Photo Booths 85

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BLACK PELICAN CATERING COMPANY Black Pelican Catering Company. The Outer Banks’ premier resource for your wedding and special event catering. Whether you are planning a wedding, a company picnic, private party or personal chef services, a special event requires special attention.

Every menu is individually designed, elegantly presented and professionally served. Our staff of qualified coordinators and chefs will make sure your event runs smoothly from start to finish. We’ll guide you through the planning process and customize a menu to accommodate most any budget.

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The Outer Banks Wedding Association is known for giving a Dream Wedding away at its Wedding Weekend and Expo, but the 16th annual event offered a new twist.

Thanks to an outpouring of support from our members, we were not only able to host a Dream Wedding, but also a Dream Engagement and a Dream Honeymoon too!

Together our members planned Giveaways of a lifetime.

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In 2015, every bride who attends the Wedding Weekend & Expo will receive a ticket to register for the Dream Giveaway of their choice! In addition to the Dream Giveaways, many of our members offer various discounts to brides through our Wristband Benefits Program. For additional details on the 2015 Wedding Weekend & Expo please visit our website at obxwa.com.

2015 WEDDING EXPO SPONSORS

We would like to thank all of our 2015 Expo Sponsors and The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, without their generous support this event would not be possible.

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A nthony never thought popping the question with an airplane flyover was in the cards for his proposal to Chelsea.

Until attending the Wedding Expo, where they won the Outer Banks Wedding Association’s 2014 Dream Engagement! Oceanside dining, romantic accommodations and thrilling activities—their engagement weekend was made possible thanks to local vendors on the Outer Banks.

THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER| Sarah D’Ambra Photography ACCOMMODATIONS| The First Colony Inn

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Bubbly, passionate, and charming—the winners of our 2014 Dream Wedding Giveaway could not have been more deserving of a fully-paid for wedding.

With glittering vintage details and cranberry accents, their atmosphere was casual, yet elegant. From the bride’s glamorous makeup to the coastal cuisine, everything was planned according to Autumn and Matt’s personal style for the destination wedding of a lifetime.

Thank you to all of the Outer Banks Wedding Association members who made Autumn and Matt’s wedding day a true success!

THE DETAILS LS PHOTOGRAPHER| ALC Wedding Photography TRASH THE DRESS SESSION| ColemanShots CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE| Whalehead in Historic Corolla COORDINATOR| To Have & To Hold OFFICIANT| Rev. Barbara Mulford – My OBX Officiant FLORAL DESIGNER| Bells & Whistles CAKE DESIGNER| Just Desserts CATERERS| Argyles Events & Catering, Black Pelican Catering, The Good Life Gourmet, Red Sky Café CEREMONY MUSIC| Club Violin, Kim Kalman Music COCKTAIL HOUR MUSIC| SOULone DJ| Andy Lawernson DJ HAIR STYLIST| Hot Heads EQUIPMENT RENTALS| Metro Rental, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals, I Do OBX Chairs SAVE-THE-DATE CARDS| HLR Designs CEREMONY DOVE RELEASE| When Doves Fly ACCOMMODATIONS| The Inn at Corolla Light HANG GLIDING LESSONS| Kitty Hawk Kites

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C hampagne toasts, vibrant floral decorations, and a secret garden adventure awaited Shannon and Chris for their dream honeymoon escape. From indulging on succulent coastal cuisine to a fun-filled photo session, the newlyweds had an Outer Banks honeymoon of a lifetime thanks to the generous members of the Outer Banks Wedding Association.

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CUISINE| Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe, Striper’s Bar & Grille ACTIVITIES| The Elizabethan Gardens

M E M B E R D I R E C T O RY Our member directory is the most sought after reference tool to book Outer Banks premiere wedding vendors. Now that you have seen the details throughout the magazine use the information on the following pages to contact the expert vendor of your choice. For more information, visit our website to access our online directory, digital magazine and real wedding features. Get ideas and inspiration from our social media pages, or even better, stop by the Wedding Welcome Center to start planning today. We love to meet our Outer Banks brides!

THE OUTER BANKS WEDDING ASSOCIATION TEAM

WEDDING WELCOME CENTER HOURS| Tuesday–Friday • 10 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) • email@outerbanksweddingassoc.org

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A C C O M M O DAT I O N S BEACH REALTY & CONSTRUCTION – KITTY HAWK RENTALS beachrealtync.com 877.816.5879 BRINDLEY BEACH VACATIONS brindleybeach.com 877.642.3224 See our ad on page 36 BURRUS HOUSE INN burrushouse.com 252.475.1636 CAROLINA DESIGNS REALTY carolinadesigns.com 800.368.3825, ext. 245 COMFORT INN NORTH OCEANFRONT hotelsobx.com 252.441.6333 COMFORT INN SOUTH OCEANFRONT choicehotels.com 252.441.6315 COROLLA CLASSIC VACATIONS corollaclassicvacations.com 866.453.9660 See our ad on page 21 CYPRESS HOUSE INN cypresshouseinn.com 252.441.6127 DAYS INN & SUITES MARINER obxlodging.com 252.441.2021

SURF OR SOUND REALTY surforsound.com 800.237.1138

INN ON PAMLICO SOUND innonpamlicosound.com 252.995.7030

THE 4 CAPES WEDDING HOUSES outerbanksweddingbeachhouses.com 757.406.4680

JOHN YANCEY OCEANFRONT INN johnyanceyinn.com 252.441.7141

THE DRAGONFLY INN dragonflyinnobx.com 252.256.1755

NAGS HEAD INN nagsheadinn.com 800.327.8881

THE DRAKE AT FOUNDER’S RIDGE thedrakefoundersridgeobx.com 252.489.4483

OASIS SUITES oasissuites.com 252.441.5211

THE ISLAND GUESTHOUSE & COTTAGES theislandmotel.com 252.473.2434

OUTER BANKS INN theouterbanksinn.com 888.322.9702 See our ad on page 44

THE TRANQUIL HOUSE INN tranquilhouseinn.com 252.473.1404

PARAMOUNT DESTINATIONS paramountdestinations.com 866.753.3045 RAMADA PLAZA ramadaplazanagshead.com 252.441.2151 See our ad on page 8 RESORT REALTY OF THE OUTER BANKS resortrealty.com 800.458.3830 See our ad on page 16

TWIDDY & COMPANY twiddy.com 866.457.1190 VILLAGE REALTY villagerealtyobx.com 877.262.4070 See our ad on page 56 WILDHORSE EVENT HOME twiddy.com 866.457.1190 See our ad on page 25

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DAYS INN OCEANFRONT WRIGHT BROTHERS obxlodging.com 252.441.7211

SEASIDE VACATIONS outerbanksvacations.com 252.489.4483 See our ad on page 11

EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES exclusiveobxhomes.com 252.441.0811

SHIPS WATCH REALTY shipswatchrealty.com 252.261.2231

CRYSTAL DAWN CORP. countrygirlcharters.com 252.473.5577 See our ad on page 83

FIRST COLONY INN firstcolonyinn.com 877.343.1605 See our ad on page 56

SHUTTERS ON THE BANKS HOTEL shuttersonthebanks.com 800.848.3728 See our ad on page 3

FIRST FLIGHT ADVENTURE PARK firstflightadventurepark.com 252.715.3622 See our ad on page 79

FIRST FLIGHT RENTALS firstflightrentals.com 252.489.4747

SOUTHERN SHORES REALTY southernshores.com 800.334.1000

KITTY HAWK KITES kittyhawkkites.com 252.441.6800

HAMPTON INN & SUITES outerbanks.hamptoninn.com 252.453.6565

STAN WHITE REALTY outerbanksrentals.com 252.441.1515 See our ad on page 48

OBX AIRPLANES, LLC obxairplanes.com 252.489.8165

HATTERAS REALTY hatterasrealty.com 800.428.8372

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SUN REALTY sunrealtync.com 800.843.2034

COROLLA BAIT & TACKLE corollabaitandtackle.com 252.453.9500

OREGON INLET FISHING CENTER oregon-inlet.com 800.272.5199

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 bytheseaweddingboutique@yahoo.com 757.727.3437 CREATIVE JEWELERS obxjeweler.com 252.255.2015 IC JEWELRY 2 icjewelry2.com 252.449.8007 See our ad on page 45 LUXURY – LINGERIE & BEAUTY BOUTIQUE luxuryobx.com 252.261.7261 OBX ROMANCE STORE obxromancestore@yahoo.com 252.715.1604

A S S O C I AT E MEMBERS ACCESS DESIGN accessobx.com 252.449.4444

COASTAL IMPRESSIONS, INC. coastalimpressions.com 252.480.1717 OUTER BANKS VISITORS BUREAU outerbanks.org 252.473.2138

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BEER NANNY EQUIPMENT RENTALS, LLC beernanny.com 252.473.8383 See our ad on page 48 CAMP COCKTAIL campcocktailevents.com 252.339.7189 CHIP’S WINE & BEER MARKET chipswinemarket.com 252.449.8229 TRIO WINE, BEER, CHEESE obxtrio.com 252.261.0277

B E A U T Y & S PA BOMBSHELL'S STUDIO bombshellsstudio.com 252-619-2244 See our ad on page 15

DIMENSIONS HAIR SALON dimensionshair.net 252.449.8988

EDEN DAY SPA edendayspasalon.com 252.255.0711 GLIMMER glimmerobx@gmail.com 252.202.3150 HAIROICS SPA & SALON outerbankshairsalon.com 252.441.7983 HOT HEADS hotheadsobx.com 252.255.5100 IT'S ROYALTY SALON, SPA & NAILS itsroyalty.com 252.473.2209 REFLECTIONS SALON salthairlife.com 252.255.5595

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1587 CATERING & COORDINATION 1587.com 252.256.0851 AQUA RESTAURANT & SPA aquaobx.com 252.261.9700 See our ad on page 41 ARGYLES EVENTS & CATERING argylesrestaurant.com 252.261.7325 AVENUE GRILLE & EVENTS avenueeventsobx.com 252.473.4800 BASNIGHT’S LONE CEDAR CAFE lonecedarcafe.com 252.441.5405 See our ad on page 82

ATLANTIC CAKE COMPANY atlanticcakecompany.com 252.475.0013

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

CAKES BY ROBIN obxcakesbyrobin.com 252.305.5365 See our ad on page 78

BLACK PELICAN CATERING blackpelicancatering.com 252.261.3171 See our ad on page 86

COTTON CANDY BAKING COMPANY facebook.com/cottoncandybakingcompany 252.473.7112

CAFÉ LACHINE cafelachine.com 252.305.4166

DISTINCT DELIGHTS distinctdelights.com 252.453.3188

CHILLI PEPPERS CATERING chilli.peppers.com 252.441.8081

GREAT CAKES! OF THE OUTER BANKS greatcakes.net 252.261.3403

COASTAL PROVISIONS CATERING coastalprovisionsobx.com 252.480.0023 See our ad on page 44

HIBOU PASTRIES hiboupastries.com 252.302.1234 ICING ON THE CAKE icingonthecakes.com 252.261.7325

CURRITUCK BBQ COMPANY currituckbbq.com 252.453.6618 DAWN’S KITCHEN dawnskitchenobx.com 252.491.2048

JUST DESSERTS justdessertsobx.com 252.441.2931 See our ad on page 24

ENCHANTED CUISINE enchanted-cuisine.com 252.202.8888

OBX SUNSET SLUSH obxsunsetslush.com 252.564.5126

FISHBONES SUNSET GRILLE fishbonessunsetgrille.com 252.261.3901 ext. 25

SWEET-E-PIES sweet-e-pies.net 252.480.2372

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C AT E R E R S & R E S TA U R A N T S KELLY'S OUTER BANKS RESTAURANT & TAVERN kellysrestaurant.com 252.441.4116 See our ad on page 33 MAKO MIKE’S makomikes.com 252.480.1919 METROPOLIS metropolisobx.com 252.453.6167 MIKE DIANNA’S GRILL ROOM grillroomobx.com 252.453.4336

SANDERLING RESORT sanderling-resort.com 252.261.4111 See our ad on page 40

SUGAR CREEK RESTAURANT sugarcreekseafood.com 252.441.4888

SEA RANCH RESORT searanchresort.com 800.334.4737 See our ad on page 67

THE GOOD LIFE GOURMET goodlifegourmet.com 252.480.2855 See our ad on page 12 THE PAPER CANOE papercanoeobx.com 252.715.2220

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MULLIGANS RAW BAR & GRILLE mulligansobx.com 252.480.2000

108 BUDLEIGH 108budleigh.com 252.473.2208 See our ad on page 66

OCEAN BOULEVARD BISTRO & MARTINI BAR obbistro.com 252.261.2546 See our ad on page 29

DUCK WOODS COUNTRY CLUB duckwoodscc.com 252.261.2744

ORTEGA’Z GRILL ortegaz.com 252.473.5911 See our ad on page 71

HILTON GARDEN INN hiltongardeninnouterbanks.com 252.261.1290 See our ad on page 52

PAMLICO JACKS PIRATE HIDEAWAY pamlicojacks.com 252.441.2637 See our ad on page 33

JENNETTE'S PIER jennettespier.net 252.255.1501 ext. 204 See our ad on page 62

PIGMAN’S BAR-B-QUE pigman.com 252.441.6803 See our ad on page 49

KORU VILLAGE koruvillage.com 252.995.3125 See our ad on page 78

RED SKY CAFÉ redskycafe.com 252.261.8646

NAGS HEAD GOLF LINKS nagsheadgolflinks.com 252.564.9225 See our ad on page 67

SALT WATER GRILL saltwatergrillobx.com 252.453.2101 SALTYDAWG SMOKEHOUSE saltydawgsmokehouse.com 252.491.5700 SOOEY’S BBQ sooeysbbq.com 252.449.4227 STEAMERS steamerstogo.com 252.453.3305 See our ad on page 15

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STRIPERS BAR & GRILLE stripersbarandgrille.com 252.475.1021 See our ad on page 11

NORTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM ON ROANOKE ISLAND ncaquariums.com 252.475.2337 See our ad on page 58 PELICANS LANDING pelicanslandingobx.com 252.489.3172 ROANOKE ISLAND FESTIVAL PARK roanokeisland.com 252.475.1500 See our ad on the back cover SANCTUARY VINEYARDS beachvineyardwedding.com 252.491.2387

THE CURRITUCK CLUB thecurrituckgolfclub.com 252.564.9225 See our ad on inside back cover THE ELIZABETHAN GARDENS elizabethangardens.org 252.473.3234 THE PAVILION AT PIRATE'S COVE MARINA piratescoveweddings.com 252.473.1015 See our ad on page 71 THE POINTE GOLF CLUB thepointegolfclub.com 252.491.8311 VILLAGE BEACH CLUB villagebeachclubobx.com 252.564.9225 See our ad on page 6 WHALEHEAD IN HISTORIC COROLLA weddingsatwhalehead.com 252.453.9040 See our ad on page 28

C O O R D I N AT O R S & PLANNERS A PREMIERE EVENT apremiereevent.net 252.305.9333

AN OUTER BANKS AFFAIR wedobx.com 252.435.9421 BORDEAUX EVENTS bordeauxevents.com 252.573.9671 BRILLIANT WEDDINGS & DESIGN brilliantweddings.net 252.202.5454 CASPER EVENTS WilliamCasper.com 252.202.5275 COASTAL EVENTS obxcoastalevents.com 252.599.7433 See our ad on page 32

ENGAGING EVENTS, LLC engagingeventsobx.com 252.573.9109

OUTER BANKS MUSIC MASTERS outerbanksmusicmasters.com 252.722.2351

THE FLOWER GALLERY @ HARRIS TEETER outerbanksweddingflowers.com 252.449.9191

GLAM & LACE glamandlace.com 252.473.5000

PROBX DJ probxdj.com 252.285.5566

THE TWISTED PEARL thetwistedpearl.com 252.599.1994

HEATHER EVENTS, LLC heatherevents.com 703.405.9284

SOUND WAVZ ENTERTAINMENT soundwavz.com 252.261.6583

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HONKEYSUCKLE EVENTS honeysuckleevents.net/blog 540.556.4251

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JUST BEACHY EVENTS justbeachyevents.com 252.722.3003 PLATINUM PARTY PLANNING platinumpartyplanning.com 252.619.4018 See our ad on page 20 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WEDDINGS & EVENTS southernhospitalityweddings.com 252.564.8707 THE JOHN GILLAM COMPANY outer-banks-wedding.com 252.441.7752 THE PROPER SETTING thepropersetting.com 252.441.8166 See our ad on page 28 TO HAVE & TO HOLD OBX tohaveandtoholdobx.com 252.489.1916

DISC JOCKEYS

I DO OBX CHAIRS idoobxchairs.com 252.996.0309 See our ad on page 29 METRO RENTAL OBX metrorentalobx.com 866.490.3535 See our ad on page 12

OCEAN ATLANTIC EVENT RENTALS oarevent.com 888.627.3836 See our ad on inside front cover SEA-FREEZE seafreeze.net 252.480.2340

FLORAL & DECOR BELLS & WHISTLES bellsandwhistlesobx.com 252.441.9310 FLOWER GIRLS flowergirlsobx.com 252.441.4981 See our ad on page 21

ANDY LAWRENSON DJ andylawrenson.com 252.256.2653

HOLIDAY HOUSE WEDDINGS & EVENTS holidayhouseweddings.com 252.305.2194 See our ad on page 63

BARRYOKE KARAOKE ENTERTAINMENT nc12barryoke@gmail.com 252.996.0550

LIFE’S CLASSIC MEMORIES lifesclassicmemories14@gmail.com 252.489.9262

BRUCE JONES “I DO” ENTERTAINMENT & DJ djobxweddings.com 252.715.0164

RENEE LANDRY EVENTS reneelandryevents.com 252.255.0798

COASTAL DJ & VIDEO coastaldjandvideo.com 252.573.0161

SUGAR SNAP EVENTS sugarsnapevents.com 866.480.9990

JOHN HARPER DISC JOCKEY SERVICES Johnharperdj.com 252.473.4528

THE EMBELLISHERS theembellishers.com 252.216.9226 See our ad on page 66

OBX DJ obxdj.com 252.256.1029

A MAJOR HARMONY jessietaylormusic.info 252.995.2095 BEACH MUSIC & PA ruthwyand.com 252.441.4612

CLUB VIOLIN clubviolin.com 252.216.5826 See our ad on page 29 KIM KALMAN kimkalman.com 252.489.8724 MUSIC BY TOMMY musicbytommy.com 252.473.6848 OUTER BANKS WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT outerbanksweddingentertainment.com 252.305.6440 ROY MURRAY MUSIC STUDIO roymurray.com 252.480.1532 See our ad on page 25 SOUL ONE soulone.me 804.683.3123 See our ad on page 57 THE CROWD crowdband.net 252.207.1070 See our ad on page 41

OFFICIANTS & CHAPELS

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