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Seminars at the Outer Banks Wedding Show!

obxbrides — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:16:50 +0000

Seminars at the Outer Banks Wedding Show!

The Outer Banks Wedding Show is just over a month away and people are getting excited! All of the obxBrides.com vendors will be there and it’s sure to be the best wedding show the Outer Banks has ever seen. Not only will everyone be setting up booths to show off their services, but there will also be a series of informative seminars to help all of the brides to be!

The events start at 11 AM and run all day. These seminars will offer brides and their parties a variety of useful info to help make their weddings perfect. Full of tips and tricks from some of the best wedding vendors on the Outer Banks, these seminars are a great way to get an edge on your wedding.

The Schedule:

Keeping Green On The Beach: 11-1:20am – Join, Kirsten, the only “All Green” Wedding Photographer on the Outer Banks for a fun, informative talk about making the transition to an “all green” business, her passion for the environment and creative ways you can stay eco-conscious while planning your beach wedding. There are countless ways to make the environment and its animals a priority while celebrating your big day with the ones you love the most. From bamboo disk ware to donations to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and DIY projects to local vendors, Kirsten will share her ideas on how to plan the best “a;l green” wedding.
Do-It-Yourself Flower Arrangements: 11:30-11:50am – Do you ever wonder how they make those bouquets so round and perfect? Come and see, as Dorothy shows you just how enjoyable and rewarding a DIY session at her studio in Kitty Hawk can be. Over the years, brides and wedding parties have enjoyed their time together, while truly taking part in helping create the look of the big day. Learn how to make your own flower arrangements.
The 1st Bite is Taken With Your Eyes 12-12:20pm – Join Chef Wes for a live cooking demonstration of his delicious Shrimp ‘n Grits. Learn about Redneck Risotto and how to tie Southern cooking into a station-style presentation for your reception.
Special Event Homes: What to Know BEFORE your Wedding Day 12:30-12:50pm – Nannette, owner of The Proper Setting, has worked in many of the special event homes used for weddings and receptions on the Outer Banks. Join her for a helpful discussion on ways to best use the home you’ve rented for your celebration, how to avoid problems and how to make sure you are the bride and NOT the logistics manager. An informative take-away checklist will be provided.
Rentals: (Almost Always) Last, But Certainly Not Least 1-1:20pm – This informative session will share what to think about when planning a beach wedding and reception and suggest the in’s and out’s of making the most of your rental budget (or lack thereof).
How to Personalize Your Ceremony 1:30-1:50pm – Your personal wedding ceremony is a truly momentous day in your life. It should be unique to you. “Personalization” can get easily lost when you host a destination wedding, working with unfamiliar surroundings and trusting vendors with whom you don’t have a close, personal relationship. This session will give you several ideas to ensure your wedding ceremony is indeed personal.
Timing your Big Day to have the Best Light and Photos!2:-2:20pm – In this presentation, you will learn tips on light and using it to get the best photos throughout your wedding day. Included will be the best time in each season to hold your ceremony, how to place your chairs so your guests, wedding party and you are in the best light possible and tips for lighting your reception. Having the best photos just takes a little planning!
Defining Your Signature Cocktail 2:30-2:50pm – Have you been considering having a signature drink at your reception? Debra will offer ideas on how to choose your Signature Cocktail (and using the proper glassware). She will be happy to answer questions related to your bar and dispel the myth of the cost of a full bar versus a beer & wine bar.

You can check out the full schedule for our 2012 wedding planning seminars now!

On a day that’s already packed full of things to see, you now have even more to do! Join obxBrides.com and all of our Outer Banks wedding pro’s as we have a great time this March. You’ll see and learn all sorts of things you didn’t even know you didn’t know about having your wedding on the Outer Banks!

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Honoring Our A List Photographers

obxbrides — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:25:05 +0000

Honoring Our A List Photographers

Wedding photographers come and go, but in order to get the best photos you need the best photographer. Your Outer Banks wedding is only going to happen once, so you’ll want all the pictures you can get, and we can help! Today, we’d like to recognize one of the best! Brooke Mayo Photographers made the Destination Weddings A-List as the #7 Artistic Wedding Photographer in the World!

If you are not familiar with Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Magazine, it’s great! This magazine has everything you need to know about great places to get married. It’s also affiliated with some of the top wedding professionals in the World, including the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists, so you can see why it’s such a big deal!

Brooke Mayo Photography

Brooke Mayo Photography consists of two very educated women, Carrie Roen and Brooke Mayo, who have received a number of awards from The Wedding Photojournalist Association and have trained with world-renowned portrait and dance photographers from Australia to New York City. They have also been featured in international publications, such as Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, Brides Magazine, and Grace Ormonde.

As you can see, these two ladies have done a lot and made it far. With their experience and skill, Brooke Mayo Photography will continue to get out there and make each wedding more and more spectacular than the last.

Congratulations!

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Check back for more info on wedding florists on the Outer Banks, catering and more. OBXBrides has all you need to know to plan for the best wedding ever! If you need assistance or have any questions, ask our Outer Banks wedding planners!

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An Outer Banks Wedding is the Best Wedding!

obxbrides — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:43:56 +0000

An Outer Banks Wedding is the Best Wedding!

When you start planning your wedding, keep in mind that the best place to have your ceremony is on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina.

What makes the Outer Banks the best spot for your wedding?

Here are a few reasons:

Wedding on the Beach – Getting married on the beach will certainly be a memorable experience. Taking your vows and pledging lifetime loyalty with sand between your toes is a fun and romantic way to start your marriage.
Everything Else on the Beach – The time spent before and after your wedding can be enjoyed on our sandy shores. You and your guests will have a great time on one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
Local Wedding Experience – The Outer Banks is host to weddings year round. We have so many wedding pro’s to help you plan, polish, and complete your wedding that you will kick yourself for even considering any other wedding location.
Accommodations – Finding a place to stay for your guests is no problem. The Outer Banks welcomes more than a few tourists in the summertime and has rental homes ranging from cozy beach cottages to multifamily mansions, as well as a large number of fine hotels and bed and breakfasts.
Flavors of the Beach – Outer Banks dining is unbelievable. We have the freshest seafood you will ever taste. The local wedding caterers, such as the Red Sky Café, are well known for their wide variety of fish and fresh off the boat shrimp at every meal. You will also be treated to small farm fruits and vegetable, grown just a few miles of the beach in North Carolina farm country.

The Outer Banks will make your wedding more special than you could ever imagine. Beautiful sandy beaches, the best food in the country, and a host of professional wedding staff will make all of your wedding dreams come true. For more Outer Banks wedding advice, check out OBXBrides.com

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