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Mild winter weather and beautiful sunshine welcomed the brides and their families to explore the Outer Banks the ceremony and reception sites. OBWA wedding vendors dressed to impress and many brides discovered the elements they needed for their perfect destination wedding in the Outer Banks.
Saturday evening, we welcomed David Tutera of WE TV’s My Fair Wedding with David Tutera. Heather Clark, of A Premiere Event, transformed the Duck Woods Country Club into a Winter Wonderland and contributing OBWA members completed the transformation with their table designs, ice sculptures, floral displays and excellent food. Guests arrived on the red carpet for their photo opportunity and Kate Pullen, of Daniel Pullen Photography, worked tirelessly throughout the evening to provide each guest with a 5 x 7 photograph.
David Tutera spoke to the guests about the upcoming season of My Fair Wedding, how his career began in event planning and his “Never Say No” philosophy that has had led to his business development. He opened up the floor to answer questions, and with honesty and candor, provided feedback to the guests on their events.
At the end of the evening, David surprised everyone with the opportunity to take a photo in front of the “Celebrate your Love” backdrop with David. Daniel Pullen photography provided all of the photos, which are available on the Outer Banks Wedding Association Facebook page.
OBWA vendors woke early on Sunday morning and completed their set up at the First Flight Middle and High Schools in Kill Devil Hills and at 10 am we welcomed the brides to tour over 175 vendor booths. Beautiful booth design, floral displays and more excellent food samples were available throughout the day.
Shana attended the expo with her mother and her fiance’s mother. With her finance, Bradley T. from Bethesda, MD, Shana will receive the $45,000 Dream Wedding Package. But David Tutera had yet another surprise for Shana. Before leaving, he sat down with her to discuss her story and provide tips on creating her signature event.
Wedding Day Venues
Marshes Light and/or on the Beach - Ceremony Location
Mallard's Marsh - Reception Location
Coordinators
11th Hour Events - Wedding Planner & Coordinator
Blue Ocean Events - Wedding Day, On-Site Coordinator
Officiant
Hatteras Island Wedding Ministries - Rehearsal & Ceremony Officiant
Invitations
HLR Designs - 50 custom "Save the Date" postcards, invitations, table numbers and place cards for the reception
Rehearsal Day
Currituck BBQ - Groomsmen Luncheon
Cypress House Inn - Bridal Tea for 10
Photography/Videography
Sarah Kimmel Photography - 12 hour wedding/rehearsal day photography package
Coleman Shots - Bridal Portrait Shoot
Rachael Hyde Photography - Engagement Shoot and/or after the wedding, "Trash the Dress" Shoot
Daniel Pullen Photography - Surf Photography Session with Groom
11th Hour Events - Pre-Wedding Videography/Photography
Baldwin Video - Wedding Day Videography
Cake
Great Cakes of the Outer Banks - Wedding Cake for 100
Florals
Sugar Snap Events - Bride's Bouquet & Groom's Boutonniere
Twisted Pearl Floral & Design - Wedding Day Florals
Caterers
Inn on Pamlico Sound - Rehearsal Dinner Caterer & Venue
1587 - Wedding Reception Caterer
Apparel/Jewelry
Low Tide Jewels - Custom-designed Tiara, made of beach glass & pearls. May be worn as a bracelet or necklace.
Black Tie Affair - Tuxedo for Groom & Best Man
Beauty/Spa
Dimensions Hair Salon - Bridal hairstyling services provided for the bride and three bridesmaids
All Eyes on the Bride - Airbrush Makeup provided for the Bride & four people
Entertainment
Kim Kalman - Ceremony Music or Cocktail Hour Musician
Barryoke Karaoke - Rehearsal Dinner DJ & Karaoke
Outer Banks DJ - Wedding Reception DJ
Amazing Stanley - One hour magic show during cocktail hour or 30 minutes after-dinner rehearsal show.
Rentals
Metro Rentals - $500 towards in-stock rentals
Ocean Atlantic Rentals - Place settings for 100 people, $500 value.
Beach Music and PA - Sound equipment for ceremony
Transportation
OBX Trolley - Trolley service for Day of Wedding Transportation
Sandy Beach Tours - Limo, Coach, Shuttle Bus service for Rehearsal day or and/or Wedding day
Accommodation
Tranquil House Inn - 3 night stay
Oasis Suites Hotel - 2 night stay with champagne
First Colony Inn - 2 night stay
Village Realty - 3 night stay in an event home
Specialty Services
The Wright Place - Kids Basket for the reception, including place settings, party favors, and more!
OBX Romance Store - Romantic gift basket
When Doves Fly - Dove flock release during ceremony, 2 dove hand/basket release after the ceremony
Outer Banks Popcorn Shoppe - Custom-Colored Popcorn favors
Kitty Hawk Kites - Beginner Dune Hang-Gliding session for 2
Robbins' Nest Sitting Service - Childcare services for wedding and reception, on-site
Port O Call - Bachelor Party & Bachelorette Party
Other Event Site Donations
The Elizabethan Gardens - Bridal Portrait Site
