Press Release
Kitty Hawk, NC – The Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBXWA) is proud to present the 24th annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Expo on Saturday March 4th and Sunday, March 5th, 2023. This special two-day wedding planning event features over 75 local wedding vendors eager to meet with engaged couples planning their OBX celebration. Couples who attend the Wedding Weekend and Expo will receive exclusive discounts, promotions, and giveaways, and receive the priceless component of personal interactions.
The event will take place over two days. The Expo will take place on Saturday at Sanderling Resort in Duck, and a self-guided Wedding Tour is planned for Sunday at various locations from Corolla to Roanoke Island.
At the Expo on Saturday, March 4th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees will meet with vendors of all types and take advantage of “Expo Perks”, or booking discounts and deals. VIP ticket holders will also enter to win Dream Giveaway packages with giveaways such as complimentary hotel stays, restaurant packages, wine tastings, photography, venue locations, and more.
The Wedding Tour is a self-guided open house-like tour. Various venues, restaurants and business throughout the Outer Banks will host Wedding Weekend attendees on Sunday, March 5th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the perfect opportunity for couples to visit venues and to meet with vendors again.
The following vendors will be exhibiting at Saturday's Wedding Expo at Sanderling Resort. Please check our website for updates as new vendors are being added every day. The Expo will take place inside Sanderling's Event House with vendors brimming on both floors and across the street at the soundfront Pavilion.
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Sanderling Resort
- Hilton Garden Inn / Kitty Hawk Pier House
- Tranquil House Inn & 1587 Lounge
- Twiddy & Co
- Atlantic Realty (Pine Island Lodge, Crew Quarters, Knot Home)
- Ramada Plaza
ACTIVITIES
- Coastal Sols
BAR & SPIRITS
- Camp Cocktail
- OBX Sunset Slush
- Brew Dolly OBX
BEAUTY & SPA
- Glimmer Hair & Makeup
- Southern Blush
- Sanderling Resort
CATERERS & RESTAURANTS
- Basnight's Lone Cedar Catering
- Steamers Restaurant & Catering
- Red Sky Catering
- Black Pelican Catering
- Outer Banks Boil Company
- Kelly's Outer Banks Catering (Tour Only)
CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUES
- Sanderling Resort
- Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park
- The Currituck Club
- Nags Head Golf Links
- Hilton Garden Inn / Kitty Hawk Pier House
- Sanctuary Vineyards
- The Elizabethan Gardens
- The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove (Tour Stop Only)
- Twiddy & Co
- Atlantic Realty
- Duck Woods Country Club
- Roanoke Island Inn
- Loblolly Estate Event and Wedding Venue
- Ramada Plaza
- Keeper's Galley and The Barn
- Jennette's Pier (Tour Stop Only)
COORDINATORS & PLANNERS
- The Proper Setting
- To Have and To Hold
- An Outer Banks Affair
- Heart of Harlow
- Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events
- I Do OBX Weddings & Events
- DREAMART/ OBX PICNIC CO.
- Soiree Event Management
- The Finer Points Coastal (Tour Only)
DJS
- Coastal DJ & Video
- DJ Bruce
- I Do OBX Weddings & Events
- Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment
- SOULone
- Styles Productions
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
- Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals
- METRO Rental
- I Do OBX Weddings & Events
- Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment
- Amaranth + Artifact
- Pretty Little Things
FLORAL + DECOR
- I Do OBX Weddings & Events
- Honeysuckle Events
- Renee Landry Events
MUSICIANS
- Outer Banks Wedding Entertainment
- SOULone
OFFICIANTS
- I Do OBX Weddings & Events
- Imogene Russell OBX Wedding Officiant
PHOTO BOOTHS
- OBX Bright Booth
- Good Tides Photo Booth
PHOTOGRAPHERS
- Ryan & Rach Photography
- Sarah D'Ambra Photography
- Daniel Pullen Photography
- Brooke Mayo Photographers
- Artography by R&D
- Naomi Culley Photography
- Shane Z Moore Photography
- Kristi Midgette Photography
- Maria Kandalova Photography
- Jonathan Pillow Photography
SPECIALTY SERVICES
- Easy Ice
- OBX Renew IV
TRANSPORTATION
- OBX Transportainment
VIDEOGRAPHERS
- Coastal DJ & Video
- Hearts Home Films
- Reel Love Weddings
To learn more about the weekend's details, view the list of Tour Stops, and to purchase tickets, visit obxwa.com/expo. The Outer Banks Wedding Association is thrilled to have the support of the following sponsors:
