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OCRACOKE
WEDDING GUIDE
One thing’s for
sure, getting married on Ocracoke offers a variety of
settings for everything from the ceremony and reception to
the honeymoon bridal suite. Whether you decide to be
barefoot on the beach or tie the knot in the shadow of the
oldest operating lighthouse on the eastern seaboard, or even
if you prefer a more intimate setting in one of the village
churches - your Ocracoke wedding is sure to be a memorable
occasion. We know of several couples who were married on the
ferry ride from Swan Quarter to Ocracoke, with seagulls
flying overhead witnessing the happy nuptials.
Ocracoke is in
the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, so getting married on
the beach or the ground at the Ocracoke Lighthouse requires
a Special Use Permit. The current $100.00 fee is
non-refundable, so applicants are encouraged to wait until
thirty days before the ceremony. The request must be made,
in writing, and there are several requirements that must be
adhered to. The permit is good only for four hours (two
hours on each side of the stated ceremony time.) For more
information, call the Special Use Coordinator at
252-473-2111, x 121.
Marriage
License Requirements
Marriage
licenses must be obtained from a NC Register of Deeds
Office. The license can be obtained in any county in NC and
the ceremony performed in another county; however, the
license must be returned to the issuing county. No waiting
period is required before the ceremony may take place. The
license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued. The
cost is $50.00.
If the applicant
is over 18 years of age, a photo identification and a social
security card are required. In the State of North Carolina
it is unlawful for any person under the age of 14 to marry.
If a female between 14 & 16 becomes pregnant, she and the
child’s father may marry with parental consent. A
physician’s certificate is required to verify the pregnancy.
A minor between 16 and 18 may marry with their parents’ or
guardians’ consent. If the applicant is divorced, proof of
decree is required. Proofs and requirements may vary from
county to count. Applicants should call the Register of
Deeds Office in the county where they plan to purchase the
license prior to their arrival to ascertain all
requirements. The Hyde County Register of Deeds Office is
located in the county seat of Swan Quarter on the Mainland
and may be reached at 252-926-4182.
Any magistrate
or ordained minister may perform the marriage ceremony.
There must be two witnesses at any marriage ceremony,
whether it is civil or religious. After the ceremony,
whoever performs the ceremony is required to give the couple
a marriage certificate. The minister or magistrate must sign
the license and return it to the Register of Deeds Office in
the issuing county where certified copies of the completed
marriage license can be obtained, either by personal
appearance or written request. The cost of a certified copy
is $10.00. The original license remains on record in the
Register of Deeds Office and a copy is sent to Vital Records
in Raleigh, NC where they become permanent records. The
following list of clergy and magistrates on Ocracoke is
provided for your information:
Clergy
Interfaith/Creative - 252-928-1311
Assembly of God – 252-928-9001
www.ocracokeislandag.org
Catholic –
252-928-1661/3543
United Methodist – 252-928-4211
www.ocracokeumc.org
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Nondenominational – Nancy Leach: 252-928-3401 - 252-928-7245 - 252-928-7213 ~
Magistrates
Lonnie Burrus 252-928-5381 ~ John Fletcher 252-928-4135
Fig Tree
Bakery - (252) 928-3481
Ronnie
Ciccone - (252) 928-4703
Back Porch
Restaurant -- (252) 928-6401
Café Atlantic
-- (252) 928-4861
Creekside
Café - (252) 928-3606
Dajio -
252-928-7119
www.dajiorestaurant.com
Fig Tree Deli
and Sweet Tooth -- (252) 928-3481
Jason’s
Restaurant - (252) 928-3434
sMacNally’s -
(252) 928-9999
The Flying
Melon Cafe -- (252) 928-2533
Ann
Ehringhaus - (252) 928-1311
www.annehringhaus.com
Clayton
Gaskill - (252) 928-7491
Marissa Gross
-- (252) 588-0011
Mary Haggerty
-- (252) 928-7000
www.ocracokephoto.com
Coyote, Marcy
Brenner and Lou Castro -- (252) 256-2081
Coyote
Music—Acoustic musical duo -- (252) 256-2081
David Tweedie
– Violinist -- (252) 928-3411
Jamie Tunnell
– Pianist -- (252) 928-2679
Martin
Garrish—Rock ‘n Roll/Country -- (252) 928-4751
Molasses
Creek—Acoustic Folk Fusion -- (252) 928-4280
Ocracoke
Rockers—Rock ‘n Roll/Country -- (252) 928-4911
Deep Blue Day
Spa -- (252) 921-0182
Halo Hair
Studio -- (252) 588-0000
Massage
Therapy and Reiki, Ann Ehringhaus -- (252) 928-1311
Ocracoke
Massage -- (252) 928-5801
Stillwater
Spa and Wellness -- (252) 588-0267
Planning
An Island Wedding or Special Event? Planning,
Flowers and
Decor, Beautiful Waterfront Sites, Non-Denominational
Officiant. 921-0335
www.ocracokestyle.com
Wedding Planning & Ministry Services,
F-5, package deals simplify
special occasions.
928-3401
www.ocracokeoccasions.com
Annabelle’s
Florist -- (252) 928-4541
Flowers at
Silver Lake -- (252) 928-3086
The Flower
Boutique -- (252) 921-0286
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