Best OBX Wedding Venues - The Bridal Tip (2024)

FAQs

How to get married in the Outer Banks? ›

We recommend handing out a tip to your officiant. If they are a member of the clergy, they likely will not accept a tip, however you can make a donation to the house of worship to thank them for their services. If they are non-clergy, anywhere between $50 - $100 is a standard tip.

Officiant: Some churches specify the amount you should tip the priest or pastor, this is usually around $100-200. If a friend or family member officiates for you, I suggest turning this tip into a nice gift instead. Reception servers/bartenders: 18-20%, however this is almost always included in the service charge.

A tip between 15 and 20 percent of the food and drink fee is standard. Maître d' fees also may be built into the wedding contract. If not, a tip between $200 and $300 is standard and can be delivered at the end of the night.

No beach wedding permit is required for events with 49 or fewer guests. If you have more than 49 guests, you are required to register your event with the Town of Duck 30 days prior to the event. Contact the Town of Duck at (252) 255-1234 or Visit their Website.

The Outer Banks is legendary for its beautiful and vast clean beaches, affordable and luxurious accommodations for big groups or couples, and breath taking honeymoons. Choose to say, “I do” with sand between your toes, or make your union official in front of a lighthouse or high atop the tallest peak on the coast.

Wedding Venue Coordinator / Catering Manager

Protocol: Expected, but review your contract as a service charge or gratuity may already be built-in. Tip: 15-20% of the food or drink fee or $200-$500. When: Based on your contract, this is often required in the final bill that is due before the wedding.

Tipping your reception entertainment is optional but generally preferred. The standard is $20-$25 per musician or $50-$150 for DJs. Gratuity for drivers is usually included in the contract. If it isn't included, 15-20% of the total bill, depending on the service, is the general rule.

More specifically, it would be the man whose “property” she was. And so, when Bride and — say, her Dad — got to the front, the person presiding over the wedding would ask, “Who gives this woman (the bride) to this man (the groom) today?” Or something to that effect. And Dad would answer. “I do.”

Traditionally, photographers and videographers did not require a tip as they are business owners. However, a cash tip is always appreciated by these wedding professionals, who spend hours with you on the big day. "We don't expect to be tipped on wedding days," shares photographer Jenny Quicksall.

Do you tip a florist for a wedding? ›

You can expect to tip your wedding florist somewhere between $50-$100. But eventually, it all depends on you. The actual setup on your memorable day influences what end of the sliding scale you gravitate toward while tipping your wedding florist.

Standard tipping:

Usually, they're tipped about $50 to $100 per bartender, unless there's a tip jar. If there is one, you don't have to tip extra unless you want to! (Especially if they did such a great job.) Catering is usually tipped about 18% of the food cost, but this is different from the service fee.

What to tip: It's not expected to tip your baker, but some couples choose to tip the delivery team who sets up the cake on the morning of the wedding. Aim for $10 – $25 for a standard cake OR upwards of $50 for a more elaborate cake that requires more time to arrange.

As a general guideline, tip between 15% and 20% of the total cost of services. For instance, if your hair and makeup services cost $500, 15% would be $75 while 20% would be $100. If you feel that an artist went above and beyond to accommodate your needs, then tipping more may be appropriate.

Most bridal shops are set up so that tipping is not mandatory or expected—but always appreciated. Whether or not to personally tip your stylists is ultimately based on several factors, like the level of service provided, your budget, and the cultural norms in your area.

Please allow approximately 15-20 minutes to process the marriage license. You are encouraged to obtain your license prior to your wedding date in the event there may be a problem with your documentation. For example, it could take up to 21 days for DMV to issue you a new Driver's license if yours are expired.

They get married on a boat while returning to the US. However, there were no witnesses so they are not legally married. The morning when John B got out of jail, he was extremely worried about Sarah once he found out that she hadn't come back from meeting Wheezie last night. Just then, she and Topper show up.

No, you do not need a permit to get married in Nags Head. We do request that if your event will have 50 people or more, within the Town of Nags Head, that you complete our registration form. Event tents are not allowed on the beach in order to maintain clear access by beach patrol lifeguards.

In general, both partners must visit the Register of Deeds office, though some counties allow online applications to be submitted before visiting the office to save time. Applicants for a marriage license must pay a fee and fill out a form stating their names, ages, marital status, and intention to marry.