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Don’t Forget the 4th of July Flash Mob!
Come Dance with obxBrides.com!
Hey everyone, it’s the beginning of June, which means the Fourth of July is just over a month away! We’re gearing up to have our float in the parade, and we’re working with the Town of Duck to have the flash mob afterwards! So if you want to be in it, you better get involved now!
Read MoreJune 1, 2011 Tags: 4th of July Parade Duck, Duck fourth of July Parade, flash mob, OBX Brides, obxbrides.com
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ObxBrides.com and Operation Homefront!
A Military Wedding on the Outer Banks!
obxbrides.com is proud to announce it has joined forces with Operation Homefront in its “Salute to Love” ultimate wedding experience to giveaway! Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. In conjunction with obxBrides.com, which provides online resources for wedding planning on the Outer …
Read MoreMay 16, 2011 Tags: beach wedding ceremony, military wedding, OBX Brides, Operation Homefront, outer banks wedding, Salute to love
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How To Form a Bridal Party!
Your Guide to Bridal Attendants!
When you are deciding how many attendants to have at your wedding, it is very easy to get carried away. You want to include your forever best friend, your sister, your niece, your groom’s sister, and the list goes on and on. How do you know when enough is enough?
Read MoreMay 15, 2011 Tags: Bridal Attendants, Bridal Party, OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, outer banks wedding, Outer Banks wedding vendors
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The Key Lime Bliss by Great Cakes!
The Most Popular Wedding Cake on the Outer Banks!
Marsha Johnson heads Great Cakes! and is famous for her wedding cakes on the Outer Banks. She recently discussed the pros and cons of fondant icing, and today she’s sharing the details on one of her most popular cakes, the Key Lime Bliss.
Read MoreEvent of a Lifetime on the Fourth of July!
The Duck and obxBrides.com Flash Mob!
On the Fourth of July, the town of Duck holds their annual 4th of July parade. This year though, obxBrides.com is getting involved for the Event of a Lifetime! We’re going to have a float in the parade, and we’ve partnered with the town of Duck to have a flash mob! And we want you to join in!
Read MoreApril 24, 2011 Tags: 4th of July, 4th of July Parade Duck, Duck, Duck fourth of July Parade, flash mob, OBX Brides, Outer Banks, Outer Banks Brides
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Veil and Headpiece Tips for 2011
Hairpiece Help for Your Wedding!
Traditionally, brides have worn simple headpieces with long flowing veils. Today’s bride is much more creative than that! And although the big wedding trends of 2011 are all vintage, a modern hairpiece can be just the right way to set off a particularly retro dress….
Read MoreApril 17, 2011 Tags: hairpiece trends 2011, Headpieces and tiaras, OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, Outer Banks wedding tips, Outer Banks wedding vendors, wedding professionals
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Spring Is In The Air On The Outer Banks!
Let the 2011 Wedding Season Start!
Spring is finally here. And love is everywhere! If you are reading this, most likely you are one of the lucky ones who will be getting married this year on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks. Lucky you!
Read MoreApril 10, 2011 Tags: beach wedding, OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, outer banks wedding, Outer Banks wedding vendors, outer banks weddings
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More of the Top 10 Wedding Trends of 2011!
Part 2 of 2
Last week we discussed the first five of our top 10 wedding trends for 2011. We went over the movement to vintage decor, the return of the princess dress, recycling and the do it yourself trend. And as promised, we’re going to finish the list today by going over the final five in our …
Read MoreApril 7, 2011 Tags: 2011 top wedding trends, OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, outer banks wedding, Outer Banks wedding tips, Wedding Tips, wedding trends 2011
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The Top 10 Wedding Trends of 2011!
Part One of Two
Every year brings in new fashions and styles for just about everything; cars, clothes, televisions, and especially weddings. Everything about a wedding changes every year. Gown fashions, hairstyles, colors, themes; the list goes on and on. We started this blog with a guide to wedding trends for 2010, so maybe it’s time we talked about…
Top …
March 27, 2011 Tags: OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, outer banks wedding, outer banks wedding cakes, outer banks weddings, Wedding Tips, wedding trends 2011
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Fondant Icing: Is It Right For You?
Marsha of Great Cakes! Gives Us the Pros and Cons
Marsha R. Johnson knows wedding cakes. She’s been baking and decorating cakes for the past 40 years, and as the head of Great Cakes!, she’s been providing wedding cakes on the Outer Banks since 2004. Marsha’s cakes have become famous on the Outer Banks for …
Read MoreMarch 19, 2011 Tags: fondant icing, great cakes of the outer banks, Great Cakes!, outer banks wedding cakes
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The DIY World of Wedding Florals Just Got Better!
Thanks to Bells and Whistles on the Outer Banks!
Do it yourself projects are everywhere, and now thanks to the DIY studio at Bells and Whistles, wedding groups can gather together for a fun filled afternoon of making bouquets or creating tabletop centerpieces. Let your imagination take …
Read MoreBrooke Mayo Photographers Is Staying Busy!
One Busy Outer Banks Photographer
A lot of people think that when the season winds down, all of the Outer Banks wedding photographers just take off for a couple of months. Not so. Just ask Brooke Mayo. Her schedule just leading …
Read MoreMarch 8, 2011 Tags: Brooke Mayo Photographers, OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, outer banks wedding, outer banks wedding photography, Outer Banks wedding vendors
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Doves At Your Wedding And A Photographer To Capture It!
When Doves Fly and ColemanShots
Did you know that doves mate for life? They symbolize new beginnings, love, faithfulness, joy and hope. Can you imagine a more unique way to demonstrate your love for each other than releasing doves at your ceremony?
When Doves Fly is a local company specializing in …
Read MoreJust For The Boys
By Mike Hawkins of Island Photography
Gentlemen,
So the big day is around the corner and maybe the countless hours of conversation about the dress, makeup, hair, flowers etc…have left you feeling a bit overwhelmed or let’s say… useless? Well you’ve come to the right place.
I know that you’ve probably been given the …
Read MoreCatering Considerations on the Outer Banks
Nannette from The Proper Setting Offers This Advice
Choosing the best Outer Banks wedding caterer for your reception might seem like a daunting task as there are many great caterers on the Outer Banks.
Each caterer offers a wide variety of menu selections, particular styles of service, and price ranges. However, comparing …
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2011 Tags: OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, outer banks wedding, outer banks wedding caterer, outer banks wedding coordination, outer banks wedding coordinator, outer banks wedding planners, Outer Banks wedding tips
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The Sanderling Resort Wedding Packages for 2011
An Outer Banks Wedding Venue and So Much More!
There are numerous wedding venues on the Outer Banks, but not too many of them, if any, offer as many other services as the Sanderling Resort and Spa. The Sanderling is located in Duck and has a variety of different packages and options that will appeal to the bride-to-be. You can have the intimate beach wedding you have always dreamed of at the Sanderling Resort and Spa.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2011 Tags: beach wedding, OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, Outer Banks wedding packages, outer banks wedding venues, outer banks weddings, the sanderling resort
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How To Include A Pet In Your Outer Banks Wedding!
A Guide to Including the Whole Family
There’s no doubt that pets play a more important role in our lives than they did in years gone by, so it’s no surprise that people are finding interesting ways to include them in their lives, and that includes weddings. Formal affair or no, it’s not …
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2011 Tags: beach wedding ceremony, How To Include A Pet In Your Outer Banks Wedding, OBX Brides, Outer Banks, Outer Banks Brides, Outer Banks wedding tips, Wedding Tips
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2011 Outer Banks Wedding Expo – Day 2
A Festival of Weddings!
Sunday, January 9th, was the second day of the 2011 Outer Banks Wedding Expo, and it was even more amazing than the first! This year the expo was so huge, it had to be held in the high school and middle …
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2011 Tags: 2011 Outer Banks Wedding Expo, beach wedding ceremony, OBX Brides, outer banks wedding, Outer Banks wedding vendors
Category: 2011 Outer Banks Wedding Expo, Bells & Whistles and the Flower Field, Currituck Club, DJ Professionals and Video, Ginger Snaps Photography, Great Cakes of Outer Banks, hair and makeup, Hairoics Salon & Spa, Island Photography, Julie Dreelin Photography, Just Desserts, Metro Rental, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals, Ocean Boulevard, Red Sky Cafe, Seaside Ceremonies: Dr Dave Keller, Soundwavz Entertainment, Sugar Snap Events, The Embellishers, The Good Life Gourmet, The Hilton Garden Inn, The Proper Setting, The Sanderling Resort, Tight Production Films, To Have And To Hold, wedding attire, wedding cakes, wedding flowers, wedding music, wedding officiant, wedding photography, wedding planning, wedding rentals, Wedding Tips, wedding trends, wedding venues, wedding videography, Whalehead Club 2 Comments
A Sunrise Wedding on the Outer Banks
An Unusual Wedding with Seaside Ceremonies
6:43am: Anthony, Leah and myself reach the crest of the dunes to find the sun just beginning to peek over the horizon of a clear yet colorful sky overhanging a beautifully serene ocean. We all pause for a moment to take it all in when …
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2011 Tags: beach wedding ceremony, OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, outer banks wedding officiants, Seaside Ceremonies: Dr. Dave Keller
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The 2011 Outer Banks Wedding Expo – Day 1
Visiting the Grande Palm Ritz and The Wild Horse House
Join us as we cover two of the venues from the 2011 Outer Banks Wedding Expo with several of our Outer Banks wedding vendors!
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2011 Tags: Grande Palm Ritz, OBX Brides, Outer Banks Brides, outer banks wedding cakes, outer banks wedding caterer, Outer Banks wedding florist, Wild Horse House in Carova
Category: Bells & Whistles and the Flower Field, Just Desserts, Ocean Atlantic Event Rentals, Red Sky Cafe, To Have And To Hold, wedding cakes, wedding flowers, wedding venues 1 Comment
