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Planning a destination wedding on the Outer Banks just got easier thanks to Brindley’s list of preferred vendors for your celebration. Discover top-rated caterers, photographers, officiants, and venues for your OBX wedding, and make sure you check out our wedding planning checklist at the bottom of the page!

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Wedding Officiants on the Outer Banks

Discover the perfect officiant for your OBX wedding with these hand-picked resources. Each officiant in this list facilitates religious or non-religious ceremonies, and each is LGBTQIA+ inclusive.

Top OBX Wedding Photographers

Your wedding day, no matter how intentional you try to be, will go by in a flash. Make sure the picture-perfect moments are captured so you can look back on this special day and recall all the love and magic for years to come. Here are some of the best wedding photographers in the Outer Banks:

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Wedding Caterers on the OBX

Make sure your guests are treated to an exceptional reception when you book catering through one of these local professionals. Serving up the tastes of the coast, each features special menus and offerings guaranteed to make your wedding reception one to remember.

Beautiful OBX Wedding Venues

From the beaches to charming chapels, the OBX offers picturesque venues for your wedding ceremony. Choose from rustic outdoor settings, event spaces, traditional churches, or celebrate with a small elopement at your Brindley Beach vacation rental! There's something for every type of wedding here. 

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Wedding Planning Checklist for Outer Banks Destination Ceremonies

9–12 Months Out: Set the Foundation

  • Choose your wedding date (build in flexibility for weather)
  • Set your budget and estimated guest count
  • Select your ceremony and reception location
    (beach, event venue, vacation rental, or private property)
  • Research Outer Banks wedding vendors
  • Hire a wedding planner or day-of coordinator
  • Book accommodations for yourselves and immediate family
  • Share lodging recommendations with guests

6–9 Months Out: Book Your Core Vendors

  • Secure your officiant
  • Book catering or food trucks
  • Hire a photographer and/or videographer
  • Book music (DJ or live band)
  • Reserve rentals
    (chairs, arches, tents, lighting, dance floor)
  • Confirm hair and makeup artists
  • Choose florals and décor direction

3–6 Months Out: Planning the Details

  • Apply for your North Carolina marriage license
  • Confirm beach permits if required
  • Plan ceremony timing around tides and sunset
  • Finalize your menu and bar service
  • Schedule tastings, trials, and walkthroughs
  • Arrange transportation if needed
  • Plan welcome events or a rehearsal dinner

1–3 Months Out: Final Logistics

  • Send invitations or collect RSVPs
  • Create a seating plan
  • Finalize décor, signage, and rentals
  • Confirm vendor arrival times and contacts
  • Build a wedding day timeline
  • Review weather backup plans