Outer Banks Weddings
North Carolina Outer Banks honeymoons have long been popular but more and more couples are getting married here too. After all, what could be more romantic than tying the knot on a breezy Outer Banks beach? Outer Banks weddings are a dream come true in this romantic setting, and it's easy to plan your Outer Banks wedding with the help of local wedding consultants and service providers.
| Outer Banks rentals | can comfortably house your family or wedding party in a convenient location. In fact, many couples reserve one or more beach houses and hold the ceremony on the adjacent beach.
Popular outdoor venues for Outer Banks weddings include Jockey's Ridge State Park, the Whalehead Club on Currituck Sound, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, and the Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island. Wedding ceremonies can also be held at the scenic Ocracoke, Brodie Island, and Cape Hatteras lighthouses, but the National Park Service does not permit any chairs, decorations, or other wedding equipment. Be sure to make your reservations early and keep in mind that May and October are especially popular for weddings in the Outer Banks.
A North Carolina marriage license is required for Outer Banks weddings and can be obtained from any County Register of Deeds in North Carolina. The bride and groom must be present to apply for the license, must be at least 18 years, and must provide a photo ID, a social security card, and any applicable divorce decrees. The license fee is $50 and the license is valid for 60 days. North Carolina does not require health exams, blood tests, or waiting periods for marriage licenses.
For Outer Banks weddings in Dare County, a marriage license can be obtained from the Dare County Register of Deeds in Manteo (252- 475-5970). For weddings in the Corolla area, contact the Currituck County Register of Deeds at 252-232-3297. For weddings in Ocracoke, call the Hyde County Register of Deeds at 252-926-3011.
Weddings in North Carolina may be performed by clergy or local magistrates. Phone numbers for the magistrates are: Dare County Magistrate 252-475-9228, Currituck County Magistrate 252-232-3404, and Ocracoke Island Magistrate 252-926-4101.
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