My Outer Banks Wedding Story – Planning Part 2
February 18, 2013
The preaching is done – I was just looking out for you! My fiance and I are very excited about our plans thus far! Like I said earlier, we are at the 8 months out mark so a majority of work has already been accomplished; including our visit to the Outer Banks Wedding Expo. Our vendors booked thus far include:
- Venue: Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head
- Officiant: Jay Bowman
- Photography: Terry & Sarah Photography
- Florals & Coordination: The Embellishers
- DJ: Music Masters – Matt Cooper
- Caterer: TBD
- Cake: TBD
The priority for us was the venue; we booked Jennette’s pier about a year and a half out from our date. The officiant was another big choice for us as you really want to connect well with the person who will be officially connecting you! Photography, florals, etc., have all been falling into place. For example, we started our photography search in June 2012 and finally booked in the Fall of 2012. As I mentioned in the tips, you will have your own personal priorities but do keep in mind venues, caterers, and photographers typically are booked earliest on the Outer Banks. Catering and a cake have been the focus of current, and were our targets at the OBXWA Wedding Expo this year. I can honestly say I am not proud at the amount of food I ingested as we perused the isle ways of the show. I do however, give high marks in sample portions to High Cotton BBQ and 1587 Restaurant, who respectively, served a pound plate-full of awesome BBQ and medium rare sliders topped with calorie loaded goodness. Unfortunately, they are not in our top runnings but they really know how to please the male population at wedding shows!

Striper’s Bar & Grille has an amazing view!