Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day less than a month away and National Proposal Day coming up on March 20^th. Perhaps you’re ready to take that next step with your significant other or are beginning the process of planning your wedding! With 45 miles of pristine beaches across five barrier islands, North Carolina's Brunswick Islands offers a stunning backdrop for any element of your big day. Continue reading to learn more about what makes NC's Brunswick Islands a fabulous wedding destination and find all the resources you need to have a picture-perfect, stress-free wedding.

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Choose The Venue

In addition to an abundance of beautiful, sandy beaches for your ceremony, engaged couples in the Brunswick Islands can also choose from a variety of other venues including barns, a planetarium, golf resorts, and even a historic lighthouse. Whatever your wedding style, the Brunswick Islands have a venue to fit your vision.

Find The Experts

Put your planning jitters at ease, and find all your wedding needs in one place with local wedding planners, caterers, photographers, wedding cake bakers and more throughout the Brunswick Islands’ coastal and mainland towns. If you’re planning a destination wedding from afar, let these local experts help you create the wedding of your dreams in the Brunswick Islands. For a full list of the Brunswick Islands’ wedding venues, and services and planners, visit our Wedding Services page.  

Select The Lodging

Find accommodations for guest lists and bridal parties of all sizes throughout the Brunswick Islands with traditional hotels, golf resorts, bed and breakfasts, and a range of spacious vacation rental properties, many right on the beach. With an assortment of lodging configurations with large gathering spaces, families and wedding parties can make a full weekend or even weeklong getaway out of the celebration. For a full list of lodging options visit our Places to Stay page. 

Stay On Trend - Coastal Wedding Trends We’re Seeing for 2025…

1. Immersive events and activities: This year couples are looking to spend quality time with members of their wedding party across their wedding weekend. In NC's Brunswick Islands your group can take part in a number of fun and exciting activities including, climbing a lighthouse, soaring through treetops on a zipline, hopping aboard a boat tour or charter, and so much more. 

2. Shades of green: Expect to see soothing shades of sage green, honeydew, and seafoam this year. Such delicate colors are the perfect compliment to the coastal environment while still adding a pop of elegance to match the special moment. 

3. A location that speaks for itself: Instead of a traditional “theme,” many beach brides are embracing the natural environment of the beach and foregoing lots of additional décor. This trend also aligns with growing interest in the "eco-friendly wedding."

To begin planning your wedding in the Brunswick Islands, visit our Weddings page or view our free 2025 Wedding Guide, complete with venue information, planners, photographers, and much more!