The secluded Island of Bald Head Island is a unique destination wedding venue with picturesque views and a relaxed beach vibe. Bald Head Island is only accessible by ferry, creating a car-free atmosphere and a unique guest experience.

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The Village Chapel

Whether you want a beach wedding or prefer a more traditional chapel setting, many options are available on Bald Head Island. The Village Chapel is a beautiful church built in 19th century Carolina coastal style and seats 130 people. It is situated next to Old Baldy, the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina, and it can provide a gorgeous backdrop for wedding photographs. The Shoals Club is another popular venue offering a combined view of the ocean and golf course.

Choosing Bald Head Island weddings location plays an important role in the success of your wedding day. Whether you have an intimate setting of immediate family or an extravagant upscale wedding for 200 guests, the right venue will help make your big day a reality.

In addition to the beauty of the beaches, Bald Head Island has a wide variety of vacation rental home options for your family and friends. These homes range from a few bedrooms to accommodate up to 16 people. Some even have wrap-around decks ideal for hosting a pre-wedding party.

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The Shoals Club

Located near the island's southern end, overlooking the legendary Point of Cape Fear and Frying Pan Shoals, The Shoals Club offers a private beach experience like no other. It features spectacular vistas of windswept ocean waters and mighty ferries, plus a full arsenal of fun and engaging amenities for all ages. Two pristine clubhouses, three distinct dining venues, direct beach access, and creative programming for families deliver an ocean of possibilities to a unique and unparalleled destination.

This is the ideal location for an oceanside wedding. The Village Chapel is a beautiful 19th-century Carolina coastal-style chapel that can seat up to 130 people for a quaint beach ceremony. Afterward, couples can take their golf carts through the canopy of live oaks to the magnificent oceanfront Shoals Club for a wedding reception.

The Shoals Club is home to a second-floor dining room with a marvelous view of the glistening Atlantic Ocean. It also has an outside deck that offers more casual dining. You can dine on fresh seafood, grilled fare, and more at this upscale restaurant. Shoals also has a pool, tennis courts, and a children's playground. In addition, it provides guests with chairs, towels, and umbrellas for a perfect day on the beach. If you are planning a vacation rental home wedding, you can enjoy the benefits of the club by purchasing temporary memberships for your guests. These are available for purchase through Oak Island Accommodations.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is a teaching facility featuring aquatic animals in various fascinating galleries. Its far-reaching collection of creatures has earned it national recognition, including a spot on the Travel Channel's list of the Best Aquariums in the United States and a ranking among the state's Top Ten Attractions.

This impressive complex in Kure Beach is smartly divided into a series of galleries, each paying homage to an ecosystem prevalent in the coastal region. Visitors will first encounter the Cape Fear Conservatory, which showcases abounding freshwater species in an expansive tree-filled atrium. Ponds, streams, and swamps teem with frogs, snakes, bass, and catfish, while box turtles hide among the exhibit's ground cover. An aquarium-first, the rare albino alligator Luna also calls this gallery home.

Other exhibits include the Coastal Waters Gallery, which introduces visitors to sea urchins, whelks, and hermit crabs, which have made their homes in some of North Carolina's most beloved coastal treasures. The Open Oceans Gallery highlights sea creatures that live in our vast, blue Atlantic waters, and the Exotic Aquatics Display showcases several exotic ocean inhabitants, including spiny lobsters, red lionfish (Pterois volitans), and Australian spotted jellies.

The aquarium's many indoor spaces among the aquatic creatures are a beautiful location for a wedding, whether for an intimate celebration or a large affair. In addition, the magnificent outdoor grounds are ideal for a ceremony and reception, with their green lawns and Spanish moss-covered gazebos.

The Lighthouse

After getting married at the quaint village chapel, couples can enjoy a beachside reception or one of several other venues in this top golf course community. The octagonal brick and plaster lighthouse, built in 1817 to guide ships through the dangerous Frying Pan Shoals, is a beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs. The secluded Island is accessible by ferry only, which makes it the perfect setting for a storybook destination wedding.

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North Carolina brides have many choices for their dream destination wedding, but few offer as much beauty and secluded privacy as Bald Head Island. With stretches of stunning pristine beaches, well-preserved dunes, and a quaint community feel, the area offers the perfect backdrop for any style of ceremony or reception. The Island is also a popular vacation spot, meaning you and your guests can enjoy a mini-vacation on your big day.