Weddings
Registration is Requested for a Wedding, Reception or Private Event
A wedding, reception, or private event is defined as 50 or more people within the Town of Nags Head. Examples include pre- and post-wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, brunches or other private events.
The registration is requested thirty (30) days in advance to provide awareness for event planners, participants, neighborhoods, property owners, and town officials for all upcoming wedding-related events so that careful consideration and planning can be given to safety, parking, noise, signage, and other impacts on the community. It is the Town of Nags Head's desire to see that all events are carefully planned to ensure the enjoyment of the participants, while also limiting the potential for negative impacts that may be caused by such events if not carefully planned. This form will be circulated to the town’s Police Department, Planning & Development, Fire Department, and Public Services to ensure that they are aware of your event plans and so that they may contact you prior to or during the event should this be necessary.
- Do we need a permit to get married in Nags Head?
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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.
- Where do we get our marriage license?
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Marriage licenses can be obtained from the Dare County Register of Deeds office at 962 Marshall C. Collins Dr., Room 165A, Manteo, NC 27954, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Their phone number is 252-475-5970. You can find more information here: Dare County Register of Deeds
- Can we use an event tent on the beach?
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Event tents are not allowed on the beach in order to maintain clear access by beach patrol lifeguards. You may use an event tent at your private venue, but if the tent is over 400 square feet, you must have a tent inspection performed by Nags Head Fire and Rescue. They can be reached by calling 252-441-5909. Most rental companies are aware of this requirement.
- What parking is available for our ceremony?
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Parking at beach accesses is first come, first serve between the hours of 6a.m. - midnight. Please make sure guests observe the "No Parking" signs on S Virginia Dare Trail and S Old Oregon Inlet Road. If your event is large, you will want to have a parking plan before your big day. We recommend carpooling and/or a shuttle service.
- Can we have chairs at our beach ceremony?
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Forty (40) chairs are allowed on the beach during the ceremony for those who are unable to stand. Please make sure the chairs do not obstruct access on or across the beach in any way. Chairs must be removed immediately after the ceremony. The number of chairs is limited to forty (40) to allow for emergency beach vehicle access. Benches are not allowed.
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Katie Anzalone
Deputy Town ClerkPhone: 252-449-2021