Don’t overlook these wedding planning details!

Tides
For a beach wedding, you'll want to have an idea of the high tide times so you can adjust your ceremony setup accordingly! While most of the summer our beaches are wide enough that a high tide isn't a huge issue, the beach is constantly shifting, and some days the tide could make a major difference. If you can, go visit the beach in the days leading up to your wedding. That will give you a good idea of where the high tide line hits to make sure you set up behind it! If you need help with chair setup, we recommend IdoOBX weddings & events.

Trash Cans
Since a vacation rental home isn't a traditional wedding venue, there's most likely not a stock of trash cans handily available for you! The home's roll-out garbage cans may suffice, but if you don't want those visible in your reception area, you may want to purchase or rent some event canisters that are a little less of an eyesore.

Parking
Oh, parking! One of the biggest challenges to event home weddings is that you need to coordinate parking for guests & vendors! To save you stress on your wedding day, come up with a parking plan well ahead of time. One option is to hire a local transportation company to shuttle those guests not staying at the event home to and from the wedding. Some local companies are:

• Corolla Trolley
• OBX Trolley
• Island Limo
• Outer Banks Limousine
• OBX Party Bus

Guests can also carpool or take a cab or depending on the area, Uber, and get dropped off at the wedding house, then picked up again to avoid parking and driving altogether.

Don't forget to leave a spot open upfront if you're expecting deliveries!