Destination Weddings – Bald Head Island, NC

Fourteen miles of unspoiled pristine beaches, Bald Head Island is one of the hidden treasures of Eastern North Carolina. Located a couple of miles from the Cape Fear River and between there and the Atlantic Ocean, the only access to this island is by a passenger ferry boat or a private yacht.

That’s right! There are no cars on Bald Head Island. The only means of transportation while on the island are golf carts,bikes, and of course “pat and joe” (your feet), making it an ideal place to host both an intimate and eco-conscious destination wedding among your closest family and friends.

As soon as you and your guests arrive onto the island, you will suddenly feel the slow pace of life as you leave your worries all behind you. Just imagine all the memories and the unforgettable time you and your guests will have in this unique little paradise.

Featured in the above photograph is the Bald Head Lighthouse, which is North Carolina’s oldest standing lighthouse and affectionately referred to by the locals as “Old Baldy”. The lighthouse is the most popular place on the island for outdoor wedding ceremonies. This historic lighthouse is just gorgeous as it is nestled between live oak trees and lush greenery.

What do you do in wedding destination that is unspoiled and has no car pollution?

• Relax and past time on the beaches with your bridesmaids
• Sooth your mind, body, and spirit at Island Retreat Spa and Salon
• Golf seaside at the Bald Head Island Club
• Explore the island by hiking the maritime trail, kayaking the tidal creeks, wind-sailing
• Climb the “Old Baldy” Lighthouse for a complete view of the island
• And of course you can wine, dine, and shop while on the island

Whether you chose to host a destination wedding and/or your honeymoon on Bald Head Island, you truly leave it all behind and enter into your own world of fun, romance, and complete relaxation. I have included a promotional video of Bald Head Island that I found on YouTube to entice you a bit.

Are you enticed and interested in hosting a destination wedding on Bald Head Island?

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Photo Courtesy of Chris Van Atta Photography, a destination wedding photographer based in Wilmington and Asheville, NC. Please be sure to visit his website and blog.