The Outer Banks holds a special place in many hearts. Our clean open beaches, our historic heritage and sites, and our large family-oriented accommodations all lend themselves to becoming the perfect backdrop for a family celebration not easily forgotten. Each year the Outer Banks hosts many weddings for couples that have met or vacationed here, to people that have never visited but have heard its reputation for being one of the truly special places on Earth.  Let’s not overlook that the Outer Banks has some of the countries’ most talented wedding professionals living and working here. You will not have to skimp on quality or individuality when you choose the Outer Banks for your beach wedding. The Outer Banks Wedding Association has more than 200 quality member professionals that are simply dedicated to providing you with the dream destination wedding you desire.

From the dream of feeling the sand between your toes while you take your vows on the beaches of historic Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, or Hatteras Island, to a ceremony in a beautiful garden setting on picturesque Roanoke Island. Enjoy a ceremony and reception under tent on the grounds of a stunning Art Nouveau  mansion in Corolla, or a large oceanfront beach home. Take your vows amidst a statuesque lighthouse or rustic ocean pier. Enjoy local and gourmet prepared seafood catered by one of the many Outer Banks’ talented chefs. Invite your guests to take a vacation to your destination OBX wedding. They will find an abundance of accommodations, activities, and hospitable residents ready to help them share in your special Outer Banks wedding day.

The Outer Banks Wedding Association has dedicated this website to providing you with the most helpful and easy to use information that will assist you while you plan the wedding of your dreams. Below are some helpful area contacts, websites, and phone numbers that you may wish to use. If you find you need more information, please contact any of our members here and they will surely assist you.

Outer Banks Travel Resources

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
1-877-OBX-4FUN (629-4386)
www.outerbanks.org
Covering all of Dare County, The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau offers a free travel planning guide book, as well as online listings of area accommodations, activities, historic attractions, dining, and more. Two visitors centers, Aycock Brown at Milepost 1 in Kitty Hawk, and Roanoke Island Welcome Center located on Highway 64 bypass at the base of the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge. You can pick up area literature and maps at both of these locations.

Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce
252-441-8144
www.outerbankschamber.com
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization representing 1100 businesses on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Their service area includes Currituck County, Dare County (including Hatteras Island) and Ocracoke Island in Hyde County.

Currituck Travel & Tourism
252-453-9612
www.visitcurrituck.com
Visitor information for Currituck County, which includes Corolla and the Currituck mainland. Their website also lists Currituck County accommodations, restaurant, activites and attractions, and more.

Currituck Chamber of Commerce
252-453-9497
www.currituckchamber.com
The Currituck Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership organization representing over 350 businesses in northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. The Chamber promotes growth and development of our members and acts as a resource for businesses in the area.

Hyde County Chamber of Commerce
1-888-493-3826
www.hydecounty.org
Covering Ocracoke Island and the mainland, their website includes listings for travel-related businesses. Order a free vacation guide online.

Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
757-857-3351
www.takeorf.com
Located in Norfolk, VA, it the closest commercial airport to the Outer Banks, about 90 minutes drive north. Norfolk Intenational Airport is serviced by most major air carriers.

Dare County Regional Airport (MQI)
252-475-5570
www.fly2mqi.com
The area’s closest general aviation airport operated by the Dare County Airport Authority. The terminal features auto rental agencies, pilot snooze room, flight planning center with WSI Pilot Briefing and Weather Channel access. The airpot utilizes two asphalt runways, the longest of which is 4300’ long. The Airport Operations Staff monitors the Unicom Frequency 122.80 MHz and is eager to assist you.