The first item on your dream wedding to-do list was to get engaged. Now that the engagement is checked off, it might seem like there is a never-ending list that lies ahead. Maybe you’ve already made some of the major decisions but need help finalizing the smaller details. During any stage of the planning process, attending a wedding expo is a must-do for engaged couples.
A wedding expo gives couples the chance to complete their planning by visiting vendors all in one location in a single day, and provides cost savings with discounts and special show promotions.
The Outer Banks Wedding Association (OBXWA) is a one-stop-shop for local, vetted Outer Banks wedding vendors representing all categories needed for a celebration. OBXWA is proud to host two annual wedding planning expos, and one is coming up at the end of this month.
The OBX Wedding Fest will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Keeper’s Galley and The Barn at Haven on the Banks, located in Nags Head, NC, on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
OBX Wedding Fest gives guests the opportunity to meet with vendors face-to-face in a more intimate setting, score discounts and samples, and have the chance to win $500 towards their Outer Banks wedding.
So who will be there? Here is the rundown as of now, but please check obxwa.com as new vendors are added daily. Please keep in mind that because a vendor doesn’t have something listed here does not mean they don’t have any special promotions to share with you!
Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn / Kitty Hawk Pier House
Bar & Spirits: OBX Sunset Slush
Cake & Confections: Icing on the Cakes
Caterers & Restaurants: Red Sky Cafe Catering, Steamers Catering
Ceremony & Reception Venues: Keepers Galley, The Barn at Haven on the Banks, Sanctuary Vineyards, Whalehead in Historic Corolla Park, White Doe Inn
DJ: Coastal DJ & Video, DJ Bruce
Equipment Rentals: Amaranth + Artifact, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals (5% discount off on orders between $1000 – $4999 and 10% discount off on orders $5000+)
Photographers: Jonathan Pillow Photography, Naomi Culley Photography (10% discount when booked at the Fest), Neil GT Photography, Ryan & Rach Photography, Sarah D’Ambra Photography
Planners & Coordinators: Event Savvy Planning + Design, Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events, The Finer Points Coastal (Offering snacks and a drink), To Have and to Hold OBX (10% discount when booked at the Fest)
Speciality Services: EZ Ice, OBX Renew IV to You
All attendees will be entered to win $500 towards their Outer Banks wedding. The randomly selected winner may use the prize with the Fest vendor(s) of their choice.
Tickets to the OBX Wedding Fest are $15 and can be purchased online at obxwa.com/fest or at the door for $20. A ticket grants one person admission and a chance to win the $500 door prize giveaway. Want to increase your chances of winning? Purchase your tickets now online! Advanced ticket holders will receive two entries into the giveaway, and those who buy at the door will receive one entry.
For complete details and to purchase tickets, please visit the Outer Banks Wedding Association’s website at obxwa.com.