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Wedding Locations/
The decision of where to hold the wedding ceremony and all the other special events surrounding the day is complicated. There are so many choices on the Crystal Coast. Should it be inside a church, on the beach or in a private garden or home? Before you go much further, set the day and start calling places to see if that location is available on that day.
A list of churches can be found in the Yellow Pages of the local phone book.
Also see our Worship chapter. Churches often have rules about their use of their facilities for weddings, such
as charging non-members a set fee or only allowing
approved pastors to conduct the ceremony in the church. Several of the top wedding locations on the Crystal Coast are listed below. Remember, this is your special day, so be creative and enjoy the coast.
Fort Macon State Park, east end of
Atlantic Beach, (252) 726-3775
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The area offers many fine caterers. Several operate independently, and the services of others are offered through hotels in the area. If you are planning your rehearsal dinner, wedding or reception to take place in an area hotel, check with the events coordinator before you continue planning. The management of many hotels require the use of in-house caterers. We have provided a list of several independent caterers recommended by Insiders.
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Crab's
Claw The Crab's Claw offers
catering for beach weddings, rehearsal dinners, family reunions and other
occasions -- offering a variety of catering packages. Enjoy your occasion
at the restaurant, at the site of your choosing or on a boat. Offering oceanfront fine dining in the
heart of Atlantic Beach, the restaurant's location allows patrons to enjoy
a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Dine inside or outside on the
deck. The restaurant was recently featured in Southern Living magazine
and specializes in unique seafood creations.
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Front
Street Grill at Stillwater Front Street Grill at
Stillwater offers catering, specializing in wedding receptions, rehearsal
dinners, anniversaries and corporate parties. The restaurant's private
dining room is available for groups of 20 to 40 guests, and 70 to 90 guests can
be accommodated in the main dining room. If your plans call for outdoor
dining, Stillwater can accommodate you on the waterfront decks. The decks
and restaurant offer sweeping views of Taylor's Creek, Carrot Island,
Beaufort Inlet and sunsets over the water. You'll find innovative menu
items paired with special wines that make private dining at Stillwater a
special event for everyone.
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Marcella’s Catering
When you hire Marcella to plan or cater your event, you
need not worry again. Marcella and her staff will ensure every detail meets your
standards. She specializes in weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and
cocktail parties. Whether it is a sit-down dinner, a carving board or gourmet
smorgasbord, Marcella can plan and handle your special affair.
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Roland’s Barbecue
Roland’s is certainly not a fancy catering
service, however you can be assured of a great casual meal. Let Roland cater a
fun pig pickin’ rehearsal dinner on your deck or a clam bake on the beach. This
business offers everything -- pork barbecue (whole hog or chopped), fried
chicken, baked beans, slaw, hush puppies, tea, lemonade. When Roland’s rolls in,
everything is provided down to the utensils, napkins and plates.
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Tortugas
Restaurant
For a special event of any size, let Tortugas of Emerald Isle cater at their
restaurant or at your site. They offer a full array of
event management skills for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, engagement
parties, corporate functions, or any other social event of any size. They can
manage any size catering event off-premises, as well as cater to 80 people at their own facility.
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The
Wedding Elf The Wedding Elf offers catering service as well as full wedding planning services. Adrienne James has more than 15 years of experience in catering and will ensure your wedding events meet and exceed your expectations. For details about the planning service, see the section below titled Wedding Planners and Officiates.
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Wedding-gift registry is available in several local stores. You can register at major chain stores or at local jewelry stores. See our Shopping chapter for more about these stores. Belk, U.S. Hwy. 70, Cypress Bay Plaza,
Morehead City, (252) 726-5121 |
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Wedding Planners and Officiants While many couples opt to have a clergy person perform their wedding ceremony, others seek alternatives. There is often confusion about whether a boat captain can legally marry someone. For the record, this is not true. In North Carolina you must be married by an ordained minister or a magistrate. We have listed a few professional event planners as well as nondenominational ministers for hire.
A Perfect Wedding
A certified wedding specialist,
Sherry Wells can plan the “perfect wedding” for you. Whether you simply need
consultative services, a wedding director or the entire event planned from start
to finish, leave all the details to her. Sherry can help with all your wedding
decisions -- from invitations and flower selection to sites and caterers to
etiquette and wedding-day coordination. Sherry is also an ordained minister. Emerald
Isle Realty Emerald Isle Realty offers a large selection of vacation homes and now
also offers complete wedding planning and special-event coordination for family
celebrations and corporate meetings. Whatever your special occasion, the expert
events staff here will manage everything -- from weddings to family reunions to
business retreats. Arrangements and coordination include family and guest
accommodations, ceremony and reception locations, catering and dinner parties,
including Eastern North Carolina pig pickins', crab roasts and clam bakes, plus
flowers, photographers, music and entertainment. |
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The
Wedding Elf Contact
Adrienne James and relax. The Wedding Elf has 15 years experience and
offers complete wedding planning services. From A to Z, The Wedding Elf
will ensure your special day is perfect, down to the last detail. From
invitations to gowns and tuxedos to the actual wedding day events, The
Wedding Elf provides professional service. She can also handle the details
of the events surrounding your wedding, from bridal showers to luncheons.
The Wedding Elf is also a caterer herself, so you can rest assured that
the food served will be creative and fresh. |
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East
Coast Event Planning East Coast Event Planning prides itself in
being "Your Complete Event Solution". The company specializes in
coordinating and designing all types of events, from cocktail parties to
charity functions to anniversaries and weddings. Let these professionals
take all the pressure of arranging the wedding location, the reception site,
the caterer, the florist, the musicians, the photographers, the attendants,
the families and more. Even though this company will handle all the
arrangements, the certified wedding specialists leave the choices to you so
the event is a reflection of you. From consultations to wedding directing to handling the entire event,
this firm can ensure every detail meets your approval. TourBeaufort.Com TourBeaufort.Com
offers a variety of tours -- everything from walking tours and kayaking tours
to sailing tours and airplane tours. The company also offers a Do It
Yourself Wedding Guide for $19.99 for those planning to marry in the area.
Designed to save you the countless hours of leg work and endless phone
calls, the Guide offers lists of wedding locations and rain locations,
pastors/preachers, photographers, caterers, DJs and musicians and videographers/photographers. You'll also find equipment rental companies,
marriage licensing requirements and locations, tux rental and dress shops,
limousine companies and rehearsal and reception arrangement information. |
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Whether it be a wedding filled with flowers or just a few simple, elegant arrangements, there are florists in the area that can professionally handle any request.
In The Spirit Let this friendly staff prepare arrangements for your special day. Select from lovely silk flowers or fresh flowers and know everything will be just right.
K.D.’s Florist K.D.’s is a local tradition. This friendly staff of locals can create just the right arrangement to express your feelings on your special day.
Floral Creations The arrangements created here are breathtaking. For unique wedding arrangements or traditional arrangements with a flair, contact Floral Creations.
Sandy’s Flower Shoppe Sandy and her staff of professionals can work with your plans -- no matter how large or small.
Through The Looking Glass Arrangements from Through The Looking Glass are sure to reflect your feelings. They offer fresh and silk arrangements of all types.
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Finding the perfect wedding dress, bridesmaids' dresses or tuxedoes is important, and local shops can provide you with a wide selection sure to fit.
The Black Tie Located in the same space
as Paula's Beach Day Spa and Tanning Studio, this business offers tuxedo
rentals for the gentlemen in the wedding party.
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The Intimate Bridal and Formal Wear Let The Intimate make planning
your wedding an enjoyable and fun experience. The professional at this shop
offer an elegant, friendly atmosphere and will work to ensure you look your best
for whatever the occasion happens to be. As a full-service bridal shop, The
Intimate offers a tremendous selection of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses
starting at $99, prom dresses and social occasion dresses from sizes 2 to 30.
There is something to fit every budget, as well as tuxedo rentals and sales.
Free groom and ring bearer specials are available. The Intimate is experienced
in accommodating large volume tuxedo rentals and out-of-town wedding parties,
and ensures the perfect fit. This shop offers elegance and style for the bride
to be and her wedding party. Whether it is that special dress or just the right
tuxedo, the friendly staff here can take care of your every need and offer
professional advice on clothing, color schemes and sizes. Immediate delivery is
available on certain styles, and The Intimate also offers wedding gown preservation. |
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If music is what you want, contact a professional service and let them line up the tunes to suit your wedding theme. John Drake -
DJ and MC John Drake specializes in
providing music for all types of events, large or small. With more than 1,000
CDs, John can create the perfect party theme for you -- whether it be Big Band,
Top 40, Classic, Country, Jimmy Buffett, beach music or something in between.
John also provides wedding consultation and can handle all the details of your
wedding, from location to catering to decorations.
Alan Hilbert
Alan provides DJ services and has a wide selection of music to allow you to
create the mood for
your special occasion. He can provide just the right music for your wedding
ceremony, your reception or your special event for any age groups.
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