Hatteras Island Beach Weddings and Family Reunions

Get Married on the Beach:

With secluded beauty and exceptional vacation homes, Hatteras Island can be the perfect venue for your destination wedding, company meeting, special event, or family reunion. For couples dreaming of getting married island style, Surf or Sound Realty offers a premier selection of stunning vacation homes that can make your beach ceremony or reception an easy, upscale celebration. As more and more couples become naturally attracted to a leisurely and laid back Outer Banks wedding, more local businesses are catering to the destination wedding clientele, and your Hatteras Island wedding can be customized to suit the barefoot bride’s tastes, from an informal gathering to a luxurious affair. 

Outer Banks Weddings

For intimate wedding parties of families and friends, a vacation rental home can provide the ideal setting for rehearsals, ceremonies and relaxed receptions. Many rental homes that allow weddings offer a host of first-class resort amenities, including spacious, scenic great rooms, multiple wet bars and refrigerators, game rooms, private pools, spacious sun decks, and comfortable bedding for the entire wedding party. Best of all, many rental homes offer excellent access to beautiful ocean and sound beaches.

Searching for your perfect wedding or special event home is simple. Simply click on the “wedding” icon on our search page to browse our selection of premier vacation homes. Remember that many of our event homes are adjacent to other Surf or Sound Realty rental properties, making it easy to find accommodations for the bride and groom, the wedding party, and everyone on the guest list. 

You can also give us a call at 1-800-237-1138 for questions about our selection of wedding and event homes, or refer to the following list of frequently asked questions for destination weddings on Hatteras Island.

How many people can I have at my party, and are there any additional costs?

There are certain guidelines as to the number of people at the house, number of cars that can be parked on or near the property and the type of party or event permitted. All homes booked for weddings require an additional security deposit. Our Vacation Specialists will provide all information you need about each of your preferred homes.

Do I need a permit to have my ceremony at the beach or the lighthouse?

A special permit is required to hold your wedding at the Cape Hatteras lighthouse and other national park service sites. For more information call 252-473-2111.

Other Resources:

  • Outer Banks Wedding Association
  • Daniel Pullen Photography (provided image in the header on this page)
  • Fair Haven United Methodist Church (252) 995-5383. Avon.
  • St. John's United Methodist Church (252) 995-5383. Avon.
  • Lighthouse Assembly Of God (252) 995-5696. Buxton.
  • Our Lady Of The Seas Catholic Parish (252) 995-6370. Buxton.
  • Buxton United Methodist Church (252) 995-4306. Buxton.
  • Cape Hatteras Baptist Church (252) 995-5159. Buxton.
  • Little Grove United Methodist Church (252) 995-5519. Frisco.
  • Hatteras United Methodist Church (252) 986-2254. Hatteras.
  • Hatteras Assembly Of God (252) 986-2312. Hatteras

Bring the Family Together:

For family reunions and special events, your time together can be a one-of-a-kind experience on the Outer Banks, as family-friendly Hatteras Island is the perfect locale to celebrate and reconnect.

There’s room for everyone on our beaches, and multiple public beach and sound accesses ensure everyone in the group can find a favorite spot to call their own. Discover fun family activities, suited for every member of your family. Browse art galleries and gift shops, museums and lighthouses, or spend days in the great outdoors with a soundside kayak tour, a secluded hike along the maritime forests, or a visit to the renowned Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. The sporty folks in the gang will love our world-class fishing, surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding.

It's all about getting closer to the ones you love. You want everything to be just perfect. Let the helpful staff at Surf or Sound Realty match your group to the perfect island home. Choose from many fine homes designed with groups in mind. Amenities such as private pools, large hot tubs, elevators, multiple common areas, dual appliances, and linen service can make your time together easier. And if you need to communicate with your group across the miles, easily e-mail your home choices, including pictures and floorplans to everyone in your group using the shopping cart feature on our full service website. Call us today to begin planning!

There are certain restrictions as to number of people allowed to sleep in the home, number of cars that can be parked on or near the property and the type of party or event permitted. Please call our Vacation Specialists at 1-800-237-1138 to discuss the details of your reunion and we will be sure to match you with the perfect home or combination of homes to fit your needs.