Discover the Top 10 Beach Wedding Venues in North Carolina

Choose the Perfect Beach Wedding Venue for Your Big Day

Imagine saying your vows on a picturesque sandy beach, with the gentle sound of waves crashing against the shore as your backdrop. North Carolina offers some of the most stunning beach wedding venues, perfect for creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you envision an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, we have curated the top 10 beach wedding venues in North Carolina just for you.

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    Bluewater

    Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
    With spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Bluewater is the perfect facility for your wedding celebration. Whether you’re planning a small gathering with 10 of your closest family and friends, or a grand affair with 150 guests, our professional events team will help you create the coastal wedding of your dreams.
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    Blockade Runner Beach Resort

    Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
    The Blockade Runner Beach Resort would be pleased to accommodate your special occasion. There is no better place to host your wedding event, and the culinary team will be delighted to create a menu for your wedding that will please each of your guests and leave a lasting impression. You have dreamed and planned for this day and this venue will exceed your expectations.
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    Shoals Club

    Bald Head Island, North Carolina
    Whether you want to get married barefoot on the beach or under a gazebo overlooking the Atlantic, The Shoals Club has the perfect wedding and reception venue for you. Wedding ceremonies can be held at the Shoals Club, on the beach near the Shoals Club, or at the Bald Head Island Chapel.
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    Oceanana Wedding Venues

    Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
    Have it all at the Oceanana with all-oceanfront venues, on-site accommodations, and optional catering. The Oceanana is the perfect destination for a wedding to remember, located in Atlantic Beach, NC. Atlantic Beach was recently named one of the 21 best beaches in America by Coastal Living Magazine.
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    Sea Trail Resort

    Sunset Beach, North Carolina
    Sea Trail is the premier wedding destination on the North Carolina coast. Their event facilities can accommodate large or small weddings, indoors or out. From the 10,000 square foot Carolina Ballroom to the lush Sea Trail Gardens, there are plenty of choices to make your most important day special.
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    Jennette's Pier

    Nags Head, North Carolina
    Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Jennette's Pier is a stunning location to host your wedding ceremony and reception. Wedding ceremonies held on the pier provide a unique perspective of the Nags Head shoreline. Accommodating up to 175 guests, Oceanview Hall comes equipped with tables and chairs and a full-service catering kitchen.
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    North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

    Kure Beach, North Carolina
    The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher provides an elegant and memorable backdrop for your wedding. They offer the perfect seated or strolling space for wedding occasions of all sizes. The special events staff provides experience and exceptional attention to detail.
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    The Islander Hotel and Resort

    Emerald Isle, North Carolina
    The Islander Hotel & Resort in North Carolina is a beautiful site for your wedding celebration. Enjoy a weekend away with friends and family as you relax and enjoy a romantic event. The Islander Hotel is a beautiful site for an outdoor wedding. Imagine a wedding ceremony on the beach with the waves lapping at your toes.
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    The Oceanic

    Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
    The beauty of the Crystal Coast makes the Oceanic a stunning location to host your entire wedding celebration—from ceremony to reception. Located on the south end of Wrightsville Beach, the restaurant sits directly on the beach and boasts a pier extending over the Atlantic Ocean.
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    Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanfront

    Carolina Beach, North Carolina
    We are currently offering a discount if you book with us by June 30, 2024! With almost 3,000 square feet of event space, our elegant Cape Ballroom can accommodate up to 170 guests. The hotel is just steps away from the scenic Carolina Beach boardwalk making Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach a perfect venue to host the beach wedding of your dreams.