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The Inn on Pamlico Sound
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,000
Guest capacity
Up to 150 seated guests
About this venue
Nestled along the breathtaking shores of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, The Inn on Pamlico Sound offers a premier waterfront boutique hotel experience for your dream Outer Banks wedding. This full-service coastal oasis blends casual elegance with world-class hospitality, providing a picturesque backdrop for every chapter of your wedding journey—from intimate ceremonies to unforgettable receptions. Couples can exchange vows surrounded by natural coastal beauty and celebrate with loved ones while enjoying stunning sunset views over the water, creating timeless memories that will last a lifetime. By offering gorgeous event hosting, unparalleled culinary experiences, and beautiful lodgings all in one stunning location, we allow couples and their guests to fully relax and immerse themselves in an island paradise.
Our event spaces
Sunset Point
Say "I do" just steps from the water’s edge.
Couples can walk down a picturesque boardwalk that leads directly to this stunning ceremony site. Located on a manicured grass lawn and surrounded by the natural, pristine beauty of a saltwater marshland, this location positions you just feet from the water. It is an enchanting backdrop for exchanging vows right at the edge of the sound, capturing unobstructed coastal views and legendary maritime sunsets.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual.”
The Event Deck
Dance the night away over the sound.
Designed entirely for celebration and fun, this reinforced open-air platform sits just above the gently lapping waters of the sound. Outfitted with romantic perimeter café lighting and featuring its very own built-in tiki bar, it offers a lively yet elegant coastal atmosphere. The space is incredibly versatile, making it a spectacular choice for waterfront ceremonies, open-air private dinners, or dancing the night away under the stars.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and Festive.”
Main Dining Rooms
Upscale coastal dining meets romantic sunset views.
The estate’s dining options seamlessly transition to offer the ultimate waterfront culinary experience for your wedding events. Couples can host grand receptions across the Main Dining Rooms and the spacious upper deck, or choose the cozy, sophisticated Private Dining Room and open-air Lower Deck for intimate rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches. Anchoring the experience is the premier Café Pamlico Bar, serving as the perfect hub for an inspired wine and cocktail program. Every space features large windows designed to frame the pristine maritime scenery, ensuring your guests enjoy unparalleled Southern hospitality alongside dramatic, unobstructed sunset views over the water.
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Sandy Beach, The Dock & Bonfire Pit
Romantic beachside bonfires and floating sunset views.
This collection of outdoor spaces captures the pure, natural romance of the Outer Banks. The soft sands of our pristine Sandy Beach provide an idyllic, relaxed setting for intimate waterfront ceremonies, barefoot cocktail hours, or dramatic sunset wedding portraits. Reaching gracefully out into the water, The Dock offers a striking, floating vantage point for unforgettable photos or a romantic first look. As the stars come out, couples and their guests can gather around the beachside Bonfire Pit, the perfect spot for late-night conversations, cozying up by the water's edge, and ending an unforgettable celebration with sweet treats under the maritime sky.
Ideal for
Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual.”
Sunset Point
Say "I do" just steps from the water’s edge.
Couples can walk down a picturesque boardwalk that leads directly to this stunning ceremony site. Located on a manicured grass lawn and surrounded by the natural, pristine beauty of a saltwater marshland, this location positions you just feet from the water. It is an enchanting backdrop for exchanging vows right at the edge of the sound, capturing unobstructed coastal views and legendary maritime sunsets.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual.”
The Event Deck
Dance the night away over the sound.
Designed entirely for celebration and fun, this reinforced open-air platform sits just above the gently lapping waters of the sound. Outfitted with romantic perimeter café lighting and featuring its very own built-in tiki bar, it offers a lively yet elegant coastal atmosphere. The space is incredibly versatile, making it a spectacular choice for waterfront ceremonies, open-air private dinners, or dancing the night away under the stars.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and Festive.”
Main Dining Rooms
Upscale coastal dining meets romantic sunset views.
The estate’s dining options seamlessly transition to offer the ultimate waterfront culinary experience for your wedding events. Couples can host grand receptions across the Main Dining Rooms and the spacious upper deck, or choose the cozy, sophisticated Private Dining Room and open-air Lower Deck for intimate rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches. Anchoring the experience is the premier Café Pamlico Bar, serving as the perfect hub for an inspired wine and cocktail program. Every space features large windows designed to frame the pristine maritime scenery, ensuring your guests enjoy unparalleled Southern hospitality alongside dramatic, unobstructed sunset views over the water.
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Sandy Beach, The Dock & Bonfire Pit
Romantic beachside bonfires and floating sunset views.
This collection of outdoor spaces captures the pure, natural romance of the Outer Banks. The soft sands of our pristine Sandy Beach provide an idyllic, relaxed setting for intimate waterfront ceremonies, barefoot cocktail hours, or dramatic sunset wedding portraits. Reaching gracefully out into the water, The Dock offers a striking, floating vantage point for unforgettable photos or a romantic first look. As the stars come out, couples and their guests can gather around the beachside Bonfire Pit, the perfect spot for late-night conversations, cozying up by the water's edge, and ending an unforgettable celebration with sweet treats under the maritime sky.
Ideal for
Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed and casual.”
Available services that can be provided by The Inn on Pamlico Sound
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wifi
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