Planning a Pleasure Island Beach Wedding?

Who doesn’t dream of a beach wedding? Couples and their families from all over the country come to Pleasure Island to tie the knot because of our beautiful white sand, stunning sunsets, majestic sea oats in the dunes, and of course, the Atlantic—all are the perfect backdrop for that very special day. Our Pleasure Island business community has everything you need to plan and design your ocean-side nuptials.


Whether it’s Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, or a Fort Fisher Beach wedding, all are easily accessible for your guests, as well as vendors.

Planning Your Pleasure Island Wedding

As wedding destinations go, Pleasure Island is tough to beat. With the stunning Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop, picture perfect weather and friendly locals to handle all of the details, it’s no wonder that scores of happy couples are choosing to tie the knot right here. Boasting a pristine beach strand, charming cottages, quaint churches, island inns, party boats and elegant hotels, there are plenty of enchanting settings to choose from. There are also an amazing number of venues for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and send-offs.

Regardless of what you’d like, from a down home oyster roast to a champagne brunch or bridesmaid’s luncheon-no problem! Another big plus is that friends and family love it here too. After the bouquet has been tossed and the newlyweds are sailing off into the sunset, many guests often prefer to stay awhile, soak up some sun and explore the area.

Pleasure Island, NC Weddings

It's another beautiful spring on Pleasure Island and you can almost hear the wedding bells in the air! Our beautiful North Carolina beaches are a wonderful place to say "I do" and celebrate the start of your married life with family and friends. Have a ceremony on the sand, tucked into the windswept live oaks at the Fort Fisher Historic Site, in the unique location of the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, or a traditional church service.

For help arranging all the details for your NC beach wedding from officiant, to flowers, to cake, to photography, to location, and much more turn to the Wedding Planner on PleasureIslandNC.org.

For more beach wedding inspiration check out the Island Weddings board from Pleasure Island on Pinterest.com.

Seaside Bridal Showcase

Seaside Bridal Showcase

Sunday, March 11, 2012

11 am - 3 pm

More than 40 wedding related vendors.

Held at the Carolina Beach Courtyard Marriott in the Cape Fear Ballroom & Oceanfront Dining Deck.

For more info: 910.458.2618 or email abby.federmann@crestlinehotels.com

Going To The Chapel...Pleasure Island Style

The beauty of Pleasure Island is the perfect backdrop for one of the most important moments in a couple's life - when they say "I Do." There is no shortage of stunning locations, and great local professionals to help create a magical wedding by the sea.

Photo by Jimmy Lippard, Pleasure Island Photography

Right on the beach is a popular spot for a ceremony - the bride and groom can meet near the water's edge and exchange vows as the sun sets and family and friends look on. Other favorite ceremony locations, unique to Pleasure Island, include the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach, the Fort Fisher Gazebo, the Fort Fisher historic site, and The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

Beautiful wedding at Fort Fisher, NC.

Whether the bride and groom live out of the area and plan a destination wedding, or are local and invite family and friends to join them in their picturesque hometown, a wedding on Pleasure Island is something no one will forget.

For help with planning a wedding in Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, or Fort Fisher enlist the Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce Member Directory. There you will find reception venues, restaurants and caterers to delight your guests with delicious food, florists, photographers to capture the magic of the day, event planners to help you bring all the details together, officiants, and the list goes on.

Photo by Jimmy Lippard, Pleasure Island Photography

Did you get married or attend a wedding on Pleasure Island? Share your photographs and memories on the Pleasure Island Facebook page!