7 Affordable Outer Banks Wedding Venues


On the hunt for an amazing Outer Banks wedding venue that also fits your budget? Set your sites on these affordable options in the OBX! Whether you want to exchange vows with your toes in the sand or celebrate in a serene historic inn off the beaten path, these awe-inspiring locations offer the style and the amenities you want without breaking the bank.


Jennette's Pier

Nags Head, NC

Venue Superpowers:

Oceanfront

Covered Deck

Endless DIY Opportunities

Fab Features: charming oceanfront banquet facility • toes-in-the-sand ceremonies next to the iconic pier • one-of-a-kind 3rd-floor reception space with its covered balcony that overlooks the Atlantic

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

White Doe Inn

Manteo, NC

Venue Superpowers:

Elegant Estate

Small Town Charm

Garden Celebrations

Fab Features: Fab Features: a grand 3-story late-Queen Anne style mansion located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina • choose between the Inn’s lush gardens or one of the beautiful nearby beaches for your ceremony • find exactly what you’re looking for with their assortment of wedding packages

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Keeper's Galley at Haven on the Banks

Nags Head, NC

Venue Superpowers:

Beach Ceremonies

Rustic Elegance

Flexible Packages

Fab Features: upscale event center designed with a vaulted ceiling and warm wood tones • exchange vows on the beach or in the manicured lawn beneath a wood arbor • an opulent getting-ready suite perfect for day or primping

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Vista Creek

Manteo, NC

Venue Superpowers:

Exclusive Use

Affordable Luxury

Picturesque Views

Fab Features: charming private event venue overlooking the Roanoke sound • the inviting ballroom is illuminated by crystal chandeliers and has an attached veranda offering gorgeous sunset views • variety of flexible packages to choose from

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

Nags Head, NC

Venue Superpowers:

Waterfront

Inspired Cuisine

Intimate Events

Fab Features: award-winning, family-owned and operated waterfront restaurant • exchange vows beneath a driftwood arbor overlooking the water • creative and delicious menus using only the freshest ingredients sourced locally

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Kitty Hawk Pierhouse

Kitty Hawk, NC

Venue Superpowers:

Beachfront

Historic Charm

Flexible Wedding Packages

Fab Features: oldest remaining coastal pier in NC • picturesque beachfront ceremonies followed by elegant receptions in the renovated Wright’s Ballroom • versatile packages ranging from cocktail receptions to elevated sit-down dinners

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

The Barn at Keeper's Galley

Nags Head, NC

Venue Superpowers:

Intimate Events

Beachside Ceremonies

Rustic Romance

Fab Features: rustic barn-style event hall • al fresco celebrations in the expansive courtyard or on the beach • endless DIY opportunities

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$


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