The term "traditional wedding" has rapidly taken on new meaning at North Carolina's Crystal Coast. More and more, brides are opting for a walk through the dunes of a pristine beach instead of the traditional walk down the aisle. For beach loving couples, there could be no other option!

And it's not as difficult to plan as you think! Like any wedding, it just takes some thought and organization…and a little help from the experts. Even those planning destination weddings will find the area filled with helpful vendors knowledgeable with the latest wedding trends.

Wedding and event planners, florists, jewelers, bridal shops, bed and breakfast/inns, hotels, rental agencies, event rental companies, party supply stores, caterers and a wide variety of restaurants…the Crystal Coast has it all. Many of these businesses provide more than one service, if not the complete wedding package.

Every bride aspires to make her wedding her own with personal touches and unique ideas. Beach weddings offer a variety of ways to make a memorable day, whether the wedding is "barefoot bride" casual or a bit more elegant. (Who says you can't combine a love of the ocean with sophisticated tastes?) Plus, picking wedding colors is never a problem at the coast. After all, every color goes with gorgeous water, a blue sky and sand, right?

So, set the date and start planning. Your dream wedding awaits!

Best Western Plus
Silver Creek Inn
(252) 393-9015

Bluewater
(888) 258-9287

Church Street Inn
(910) 326-7573

Emerald Isle Realty
(866) 575-0823

Hampton Inn & Suites
(910) 325-9000

Harborlight Guest House
(252) 393-6868

Parkerton Inn
(252) 393-9000

Sun-Surf Realty
(252) 354-2958

The Islander Suites of Emerald Isle
(252) 354-3464

Waterway Inn
(252) 939-8027

Bridal/Formal Wear

Cameo Bridal & Formal Wear
(910) 326-4208

Caterers

Bogue House Restaurant
Contact: Alex Gardner
(252) 393-3030

Class Act Catering, Inc.
Contact: Phyllis Manning
(910) 389-7498

Golden Corral
Contact: Angela Kinstle
(910) 353-5375

Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant
Contact: Randy & Nancy Swanson
(910) 325-0501

Nicky's of Swansboro
Contact: Michael & Meg LaCarrubba
(910) 325-7460

Riggs Pork Market
Contact: Tony Riggs
(910) 743-0146

Special Events Catering
Contact: Linda Hatcher
(910) 346-9249 or (910)340-1583

Event Party Supplies

Carolina Party, Inc.
(910) 326-6250

Event Rentals

Country Aire Rentals of Swansboro
(910) 326-8588

Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rentals, LLC
(252) 764-2761

Island Essentials
(252) 354-8887

Florists

Coastal Petals
(252) 764-2761

Through The Looking Glass
(910) 326-3128

Jewelers

Golden Traits Jewelry-Fine Jewelry
& Custom Repair
910-326-1500

Wedding / Specialty Cakes

American Dream Cakes
Contact: Gunilla Kroshus
(910) 346-2347

Lowes Foods
Contact: Rebekah Lakin
(252) 393-1602

Mrs. Vingerber's Sweets
Contact: Maria Harris
(910) 330-0167 or (910) 326-3997

Wedding & Event
Coordinators/Planners

Bluewater
Contact: Chelsea Donovan
(252) 354-6135

Crystal Coast Tent & Event Rentals
Contact: Chris Kollar
(252) 764-2761

Emerald Isle Realty
Contact: Heidi Barlow
(252) 354-6155

Through The Looking Glass
Contact: Hal Silver/David Pinsky
(910) 326-3128

Venues for Weddings/
Rehearsal Dinners/Events

Best Western Plus Silver Creek Inn – Conference Room
Contact: Ella Ensign
(252) 393-9015

Bluewater
Contact: Chelsea Donovan
(252) 354-6135

Captain Charlie's Restaurant
Contact: Linda Camp
(910) 326-4303

Emerald Isle Realty
Contact: Heidi Barlow
(252) 354-6155

Hammocks Beach State Park
Contact: Pam Pearson
(910) 326-4881

Hampton Inn & Suites – Hammock Room
Contact: Carol Mortenson
(910) 325-9000

Harborlight Guest House
Contact: Leah Evans
(252) 393-6868

Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant
Contact: Randy & Nancy Swanson
(910) 325-0501

Mike's Farm
Contact: Caitlin Lowe
(910) 324-3422

Swansboro United Methodist Church
Contact: Betty Moynahan
(910) 326-4822

Swansboro Rotary Civic Center
Contact: Carleen Hermanson
(910) 326-6175

Swansboro Town Hall Annex Community Room,
Olde Towne Square Pavilion & Riverview Park
Contact: Paula Webb
(910) 326-4428 ext. 111

The Islander Suites of Emerald Isle
Contact: Walter Hancock
(252) 354-3464