Salute to Love
Congratulations to John and Meghan !
ATTENTION!
obxBrides.com is proud and honored to present “Salute to Love”- the ultimate Outer Banks wedding experience giveaway for a deserving military couple!
John & Megan
Thank you so much for taking the time to show your love and support to the contestants of Salute to Love. Obxbrides.com, the Sanderling Resort & Spa, and Operation Homefront would like to congratulate John and Meghan. We’re excited to be a part of their journey.
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Learn More About The Salute To Love
The Origin of Salute to Love
Shirley Cook of Sugar Snap Events is the one who originally came up with the idea.
“Salute to Love’s inception was a moment of inspiration meeting experience and opportunity. One afternoon in January, I happened to tune in to an afternoon talk show about our military and their families. While I only saw a small part of the episode, it moved me. It made me stop and think about the sacrifices these individuals and their families make, the hardships they endure- for me, for us. And then I kept hearing the hostess’ voice asking- “what can you do?”
What could I do? That question bounced in my mind all night. Unbelievable. How much we take for granted! And I went to bed with all of this swirling in my head.
When I woke the next morning it hit me- “Do what you know. Do what you know best.” A wedding. I immediately sent an email to the owners of obxbrides.com. “Hey guys, I was watching this talk show and…..what if we threw a wedding for a deserving military couple?”
A project was born.
So we’re dreaming big and dipping into our local talents- dedicated and professional vendors- to provide a deserving military couple the ultimate Outer Banks wedding.”
A Few Details
Obxbrides.com is tapping into our amazing local talents to provide one lucky couple a phenomenal wedding weekend for up to 75 people on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina on April 14th, 2012.
And you will have the opportunity to vote for the winner once the finalists have been selected!
- The applications/submission process will begin on July 4th, 2011 and will close on September 15th, 2011.
- The top 10 finalists will be announced and posted on obxBrides.com for voting from October 1st, 2011 through October 31st.
- The winner will be announced on November 11th, 2011- Veteran’s Day.
W e deeply admire and appreciate all the military individuals and families who sacrifice, endure hardships, and put their lives on the line for us in the name of freedom. This contest is just a small way for us to give something back to those who do so much and ask so little. It’s never said enough, but THANK YOU for what you do!
More details about this spectacular wedding experience will be posted during the next few months, so make sure you keep checking back. You don’t want to miss any of it! Make sure you take a look at some of the local Outer Banks wedding vendors who will be providing services to the lucky couple. Or you can check out our blog for the best Outer Banks wedding guide online! All brought to you by obxBrides.com, everything you need for an Outer Banks wedding!
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Accomodations (Homes)
House for bride’s immediate family for the week
House for groom’s immediate family “The Tin Cup Palace”Accomodations (Hotels/Inns)
Honeymoon night hotel for bride/groomActivities
Pedicures for the Bride and Wedding Party
Golf outing and boxed lunches for 16 peopleApparel
Wedding GownBar/Spirits
Beer, Wine, Liquor, and Bar ServiceCakes
Layered Cake
Rehearsal Dinner
Layered CakeWedding Reception
Caterers
Food, Desserts, and Service (no beverages)
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding Reception
Lunch/Platters for Guys’ Day out
Coordinators/Planners
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding Day & Rehearsal
Girls’ day outing
Guys’ day outing
Equipment Rentals
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Rehearsal Needs
Flowers/Decor
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding Party
Locations
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Rehearsal Dinner Location
Musicians/DJs
Ceremony Musician
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner
Cocktail Hour Music
Officiant
Rehearsal & Ceremony
Photographers
Reception Coverage
Pre-Ceremony, Ceremony, Formal Portraits
Trash The Dress shoot
Guys’ day outing
Girls’ day outing
Engagement Shoot
Rehearsal Dinner Session
Bridal Portrait Session
Specialty Services
Photo Booth
Dove Release
Gift Basket
3 Hours Wedding Day Limo Service
Bridal Spa Party
Wedding Favors
Videographers
Reheasal Dinner
Wedding Day
Read The Rules & Regulations Here
The Ultimate Military Wedding On The Outer Banks
Meet Your obxBrides.com and Sanderling Salute Committee
From the left:
Shirley Cook, owner, Sugar Snap Events – Mike Hawkins, owner, Island Photography & obxBrides.com – Jessica Chapman (with glasses), The Sanderling – Nannette Kallestead, owner, The Proper Setting & obxBrides.com – Allie Hawkins (back), owner, Island Photography & obxBrides.com – Wendy Murray (front), The Sanderling – Rev. Jay Bowman, owner, @ Your OBX Wedding & obxBrides.com
obxBrides.com and the Salute To Love team count on Market & Convert to provide support for all of their online marketing needs. As the premiere web designers and SEO professionals on the Outer Banks, the Market & Convert team has proudly donated in excess of 30 hours towards the Salute To Love. On behalf of their team, We wish all participants the best of luck, and thank all of their families for our freedom. If you ever need anything done online, count on us 
