NC aquarium at Roanoke Island
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,200
Guest capacity
Up to 125 seated guests
About this venue
Say "I do" surrounded by the beauty of the Outer Banks at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Set along the Croatan Sound in Manteo, this one-of-a-kind venue transforms wedding celebrations into immersive coastal experiences. Exchange vows outdoors overlooking tranquil waters, host cocktail hours among vibrant marine life, and dine alongside breathtaking ocean habitats. Perfect for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and engagement parties, the venue pairs coastal scenery with interactive exhibits to create unforgettable moments for you and your guests.
Our event spaces
NC aquarium at Roanoke Island
A captivating, marine-inspired Outer Banks venue.
Begin your celebration outdoors on the 200-foot Soundside Pier and covered gazebo, featuring breathtaking waterfront views of the Croatan Sound. For cocktail hour and reception festivities, invite your guests indoors to explore immersive galleries. Dine in front of the awe-inspiring 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit as majestic sharks swim past. Guests can interact with marine life at the touch tanks or sip cocktails alongside glowing sea jelly displays in the Delicate Drifters gallery, creating a seamless event flow blending coastal charm and aquatic wonder.
Guest capacity
50-125 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
NC aquarium at Roanoke Island
A captivating, marine-inspired Outer Banks venue.
Begin your celebration outdoors on the 200-foot Soundside Pier and covered gazebo, featuring breathtaking waterfront views of the Croatan Sound. For cocktail hour and reception festivities, invite your guests indoors to explore immersive galleries. Dine in front of the awe-inspiring 285,000-gallon Graveyard of the Atlantic exhibit as majestic sharks swim past. Guests can interact with marine life at the touch tanks or sip cocktails alongside glowing sea jelly displays in the Delicate Drifters gallery, creating a seamless event flow blending coastal charm and aquatic wonder.
Guest capacity
50-125 Seated
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual”
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