About this vendor
Hatteras Island's only full service event venue striving to provide the highest level of service on our 3+ acre property on the Pamlico Sound. We know most of our couples are planning destination weddings from afar, so even our smallest weddings include an experienced Event Manager.
Some couples need nothing more than a reservation in our highly acclaimed Cafe Pamlico restaurant following a beach or church ceremony. Brides and grooms seeking an affordable ceremony followed by dinner with friends turn to our Ceremony and Private Party Dinner Package. Larger events looking to avoid the access and time restrictions of traditional venues enjoy open ended access to all areas of our facility with our Wedding Weekend.
Explore your wedding options with the hotel ranked #1 on the NC coast, and #1 full service Hatteras Island restaurant, by the users of TripAdvisor.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Food & Catering
Awards and Affiliations
5-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2023.2022.+2 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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4.9
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TL;DR: Beautiful venue, amazing food, & a final invoice that came in well below expectations—but the real standout was the exceptional customer service & how stress-free they made ...
everything.
We first reached out to The Inn almost 2 years prior to our wedding. Our non-negotiable was that we did not want to do any set up or breakdown & we wanted to include our dog. We also wanted to avoid having to coordinate a lot of different vendors. We chose the Wedding Weekend package. The unexpected benefit to this was that we were able to catch up on the property outside of the rooms without bothering anyone. From our first call with Steve for preliminary information, the bar for the hospitality was set incredibly high.
During our planning, we had many issues that put our planning on hold. The Inn staff were incredibly understanding & even made adjustments to help us get through those times without having the added stress of wedding details. After each call, decision, or deadline they updated our working wedding invoice so the amount we were spending was obvious. Early on in the process, they provided us with a preferred vendors list and alternative lodging referrals - all wonderful. One of the things that we really enjoyed in the planning process was the Wedding Weekend in December.
The weekend of the wedding was seamless. We had made gift bags for the people staying with us & The Inn ensured they were in their rooms before they arrived. Based on The Inn’s email communications with guests, they had made reservations and got to enjoy the delicious breakfasts in Café Pamlico. Meredith did an amazing job of making sure everyone knew what to do for the ceremony. As my dad had passed during the planning, I had made the decision to be passed off during my procession with 4 escorts so it was a bit more complicated than normal. After practicing the ceremony, we had invited everyone for the rehearsal dinner. We went with the taco bar and it was delicious (the fish received the most compliments)! The day of the wedding, the staff set up everything exactly how I had expected. We had brought wedding favors, signage, and some other items that we wanted out for our guests. I had checked in with Meredith to let her know my vision and it was executed perfectly. She checked in with me where I was getting ready and told me when I needed to move and where so that my husband wouldn’t see me prior to the ceremony. When I finally got in place, we realized I had forgotten my bouquet in the room and a staff member ran and grabbed it quickly. Whenever it was time to change locations, we got an advance warning and were escorted to where we needed to be shortly after. Throughout the night, there was always someone close by to make sure we had everything we needed or wanted. The next morning, we woke up to our final invoice, which was several thousand dollars lower than we had anticipated! Meredith had also included final information, such as where our items that were used were located so we could take them home. During checkout, the housekeeping staff was amazing. They helped my mom carry things out to her car and would come out with found items as they were cleaning so we could get them to the correct people – most of the time before they’d left. As I was in the lounge area gathering items from the wedding while guests were checking out, I could hear Steve speaking with each of them personally and sharing stories.
We had our wedding here in the beginning of May. Everyone that came said how much they loved this place. They exceeding all of our expectations when it came to the service, ameniti...
es, atmosphere, cleanliness and value. The staff was amazing and worked very hard to make sure everything was perfect for us. The food was delicious and the service team did an incredible job not only during the wedding but also during the time we had in between events. Meredith absolutely crushed it as our event coordinator and was able to keep everything running smooth and organized. We will always have a special place in our hearts and minds for the Inn and will be visiting again anytime we are in the area.
Our wedding at The Inn on Pamlico Sound was truly the wedding of our dreams, and we cannot thank the entire team enough for making it such a magical and unforgettable experience.
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From the very beginning, the company was incredibly responsive, organized, and attentive. Wedding planning can be stressful, but the team made the entire process feel seamless. Every question was answered promptly, every detail was thoughtfully coordinated, and we always felt confident that we were in the best hands.
The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. The stunning views of the sound created the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception, and our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was. The food was equally impressive—delicious, beautifully prepared, and one of the many highlights of the day.
What truly made our experience exceptional, however, was the staff. Every person we encountered was warm, friendly, professional, and genuinely cared about making our day special. They consistently went above and beyond in ways both big and small.
One of the moments that touched us most was returning to our room after the celebration. The staff had carefully gathered and arranged all of our wedding cards on a table for us, making sure everything was organized and safe. They had also thoughtfully placed my bouquet in water so it would stay fresh. After such a busy and emotional day, those small acts of kindness meant so much to us and perfectly reflected the level of care they put into every detail.
The entire team made us feel celebrated, supported, and cared for throughout the whole experience. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment with our family and friends.
We are beyond grateful to everyone at The Inn on Pamlico Sound for creating such a perfect wedding day and memories that we will cherish forever. We wholeheartedly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful setting, incredible food, outstanding service, and a team that truly goes above and beyond.
We had our wedding weekend at the Inn this past weekend. Meredith and the team were helpful and responsive for the entire planning process. The Inn is kept clean and comfortable wi...
th amazing views of the sound. Breakfast and dinner at Cafe Pamlico were delicious. All staff - front desk, bar, restaurant were great! We had the best time!
"Our wedding at The Inn was a dream come true! From our first tour to the big day, Melissa and the entire team were incredible. From the stunning venue to the perfect execution, th...
ey handled every detail with such experience—even when we had to make a last-minute change due to the weather, February.... The staff truly made us feel like VIPs, and their seamless coordination meant we could actually enjoy our nights and days without worrying about a thing. If you want a stress-free experience with a team that genuinely cares, this is the place!"
This review is slightly overdue—not because it lacked importance, but because I wanted to be sure to fully recognize the outstanding team at the Inn on Pamlico Sound.
When my husb...
and and I began planning our wedding, we knew we wanted something small and intimate, yet upscale, in a location that held special memories and truly reflected us as a couple. The Inn on Pamlico Sound was our first and only choice.
The level of service we received throughout the planning process and on the wedding day was exceptional. Even though we had a small party, Meredith and her team provided us with the full complement of support. I highly recommend taking advantage of their wedding planning weekends; planning from afar, this weekend allowed us to connect in person with their recommended vendors and made me even more comfortable with how everything would go on our big day.
Fast forward to the wedding weekend—we were able to host a wonderful “rehearsal” dinner with our friends. Our memories of the delicious food at Café Pamlico were not only reinforced but elevated. The food was superb, and the Café’s service staff went above and beyond to make the meal memorable.
The day of our wedding brought an unexpected challenge. We knew that February weather could be unpredictable and had hoped for an outdoor ceremony. That morning, it became clear that an outdoor wedding was unlikely. The team at the Inn quickly adapted, arranging for us to marry indoors. You never would have known that this was not the original plan, and we still enjoyed breathtaking views of the Pamlico Sound. Our wedding dinner was incredible—from appetizers to custom main courses, everyone in our party raved about the meal. The staff even arranged customized menus and a decadent wedding cake.
The best part is that now we have a special place to return to every year for our anniversary. Thank you, Inn on Pamlico Sound and Café Pamlico.
I had my wedding at The Inn on Pamlico Sound and it was truly magical. From start to finish, the staff went above and beyond to make the entire weekend seamless. Their kindness, pr...
ofessionalism, and genuine care made us feel so supported throughout the planning process and on the big day.
And the food—wow. I’ve eaten at the Inn several times and already knew it was incredible, but they delivered the same exceptional quality for our wedding. Our guests have not stopped talking about how delicious everything was!
The venue itself is stunning, the service is unmatched, and the overall experience completely exceeded our expectations. If you’re thinking about hosting your wedding at the Inn, stop thinking and just do it. It was the best decision we made! 💛
We very much enjoyed our Just We Two wedding at the Inn. The staff was very helpful and friendly, the room was nice, and the food at the restaurant was wonderful. Since it was ju...
st us, the B & B was a perfect small, quiet setting for us to get married. I would recommend it highly to anyone looking to do the same thing!
The Inn on Pamlico Sound was everything we had hoped it would be! The location was stunning! The ocean backdrop for our ceremony was more than we could have ever dreamed of! The...
staff was phenomenal and the food was beyond just yummy! It was out of this world delicious! I would highly recommend the Inn if you’re planning a micro wedding!
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Me and my wife just got married at The Inn on Pamlico Sound, and it was everything we dreamed of and more. I worked at the Inn years ago and always thought it was the...
most beautiful venue. Seven years later, I got to experience it in a whole new way as we celebrated our wedding.
We booked the full wedding weekend package, and it was absolutely perfect. Our entire wedding party stayed at the Inn from Thursday to Sunday, and it felt like a dream getaway for everyone. The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of, and the setting itself is unmatched—stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and the perfect backdrop for our big day.
It was truly the wedding of our dreams, and we couldn’t imagine having it anywhere else. Highly recommend The Inn on Pamlico Sound to anyone looking for a magical wedding experience!
The wedding exceeded every expectation I've ever had for my day.
Everything was stunning and went perfectly. Food was amazing
The cake was delicious. The officiant captured ever...
y bit of our love seamlessly. I couldn't have imaged how well this would have went. Communication and phone calls were limited to 2 day a week by appointment only. They do not answer phone calls or emails other than Tuesday and Thursday. Perfect venue ,food cake, officiant, photographer. Everything was flawless if I could give more stars I would.
We recently celebrated our daughter’s wedding at The Inn on Pamlico Sound, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, everything ran seamlessly—the weather was ...
beautiful, the food and drinks were outstanding, and the entire staff went above and beyond to make the weekend special.
A huge thank-you to Meredith, who was truly the heart of it all. She was incredibly responsive, organized, and supportive throughout the planning process and the entire weekend. She made everything feel easy and enjoyable, and we were so grateful to have her guiding the event.
Our daughter, son-in-law, and their bridal party had an unforgettable time, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about the service, the setting, and the overall experience. The attention to detail from the entire team made a lasting impression.
We’re so thankful to The Inn on Pamlico Sound for helping create such a meaningful and joyful celebration. We’re already looking forward to returning for future visits—it’s a place we’ll always cherish.
My husband and I chose the Inn on Pamlico Sound for our June 2025 wedding and without a doubt it was the best decision ever. OBX has always been special to us and a wedding at the ...
beach was a no brainer. We instantly fell in love with the Inn when we went there for dinner prior to securing the venue. The staff is incredibly friendly-- they truly go above and beyond to ensure that your time there is the absolute best. Booking your wedding there means you get to work with their amazing Event Coordinator, Meredith Harris, who is truly incredible at her job! She is so easy to talk to, makes your feel at home when you are at the Inn and makes the wedding planning process so seamless. Every guest at our wedding was so impressed by the staff at the Inn and told me that it was their favorite wedding they had ever been to! I believe that is truly because of the staff, the incredible location and the amazing food. I always thought it was cliché when people said their wedding day was perfect and felt like a dream but the staff at the Inn made this concept a reality. Thank you so much :)
We got married at the Inn on Monday June 2nd, 2025. The day of our rehearsal dinner, I didn't lift a finger. I didn't have to make any calls, answer any questions, or worry about a...
single detail. We just showed up, rehearsed, ate good food, and partied! The same thing happened on my wedding day. We got ready in the theater room while the coordinator and the staff put together my dream reception area. Again, all I had to think about was hair and makeup.
Everything unfolded smoothly and beautifully. The sound was the perfect backdrop- it couldn't have been any prettier.
The food at our wedding- FOUR COURSES- was some of the best food I, and our families, had ever had. Everyone was raving about it.
At the end of the night, they wrapped up everything for us (food, flowers, decor that we brought) so that we could easily load it into our car and leave for the night. I am so glad we chose the Inn as the place for our special day. They told us, the day we booked, that once we have entrusted them with our wedding- we wouldn't have to worry about a thing. They fulfilled their promise. We can't wait to go back and make more memories. If you are looking for a place to host your dream OBX wedding- look no further- and tell them the Tatlonghari's sent you 🫶🏻
I'm SO glad I found this place!! Not only is the hotel side great, so cozy and relaxing, but all the food from the restaurant that's included with event catering is also great, and...
the staff.. their entire staff is hands down amazing! The entire staff is so genuinely nice and happy for you, and so accommodating- we saw the same staff rotating the entire time we were there and they are great people treated like family by the owner.
Sidenote- Steve, the owner, is such a beautiful soul, and Meredith, their event planner (included with the wedding package!), is an angel!
All of this and I didn't even mention how beautiful their view of the sound is!
Every guest was asking how we found it because they were just as in love as we were. Thank you to everyone at the Inn on Pamlico Sound! ♡
We just celebrated our wedding weekend 5/8/25-5/10/25 at the Inn on Pamlico Sound and catered by Cafe Pamlico. To say it was the best weekend of our lives would be an understatemen...
t. Everything was perfect from the minute we arrived until the minute we left. We were so happy to share this incredibly special place with all of our friends and family.
The venue: IOPS as a wedding venue is pure magic. The views from the point where our ceremony was held and walking down the "aisle" on a dock, led to some of the most stunning photos. The clear top tented deck as a dance floor was picturesque and so unique. We were lucky to have fantastic weather, and sunsets on the sound are unmatched. We could not have asked for a more beautiful backdrop for our wedding. I cannot say enough about the beauty of this place, you just have to see it for yourself.
The rooms: Gorgeous, charming, and comfortable. We took over the entire Inn for the wedding and I 100% recommend doing the wedding weekend package so you can have the place to yourself! We stayed in the Jasmine room that also served as the bridal suite where we all got ready. Everyone loved their rooms, and the views from the windows and balconies are stunning.
The food: This was hands down THE BEST food I have ever had at a wedding. We had offered filet, crab cakes, and caprese chicken and our guests RAVED about the food. We also had several complicated allergies that the kitchen staff handled perfectly. The dinner service moved quickly for the size wedding we had and everyone left full and happy. The cocktail hour and welcome party appetizers were phenomenal and they created the most beautiful charcutterie board I've ever seen. Our hosted rehearsal dinner that had a shrimp and grits bar had everyone talking. Cafe Pamlico also serves some of the best breakfast food I've ever had and it’s included in your stay!
The staff: If nothing else in this review convinced you to have your wedding here, or even to visit IOPS, let this be the thing that does it. The staff here were all some of the kindest and most hard working people I've ever met. We worked closely with Meredith, our wedding planner and day-of-coordinator, and I was blown away by her professionalism and responsiveness. She made planning this entire wedding all the way from Florida absolutely seamless. The day of the wedding, Meredith was on it the entire time, and everything went flawlessly. The wait staff and bar staff was excellent and really seemed to enjoy what they do. They worked tirelessly the day of the rehearsal dinner and the wedding to set everything up and it turned out better than I could have even imagined.
The bar line moved quickly and no one was spending half the night waiting for drinks. The staff really enjoyed our event with us and we were so honored to have them be a part of our day. They are genuinely wonderful people and a true testament to the charm and hospitality of the outer banks. Lastly, Steve Nelson, the owner, was incredible. He was always there when we needed anything and helped make the whole weekend go perfectly. He has created pure magic in this little Inn and we just could not be happier with how everything went. A huge thank you to all of the incredible staff.
If you're having an OBX wedding or need a break from the hustle and bustle of day to day life, then look no further than the Inn on Pamlico Sound and Cafe Pamlico. You will not be disappointed! We can't wait for our next trip back!
Our reception at the Inn on Pamlico Sound was magical! Meredith and the staff were great and the location was beyond beautiful. It truly was a dream come true. We can’t wait to ret...
urn to the Inn for future anniversaries.
We got married here in August and the view of the venue was more than we could have asked for, The Inn has the most beautiful backdrop for your big day! When planning our wedding h...
ere, we lived out of state, and though given opportunities by The Inn, we did not get to visit or see anything beforehand, so rest assured if you’re in the same position that what you see is what you’ll get, and do not stress about the food, because it’s amazing and our guests all said it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. The staff are all polite, laid back, and were easy to work with. They did a great job setting up all of the decor and their vendor list is great!
We feel so lucky to have found Pamlico Sound Inn! We were planning our wedding from abroad and Meredith and the team made the whole process feel incredibly easy. Not only was the p...
lanning with Meredith easy and enjoyable (and surprisingly affordable!), they managed to pull together the most beautiful day and delicious meal.
Even despite the crazy wind on the day (thankfully the rain held off), we had the wedding we dreamed of.
But honestly, special mention needs to go to the food. It was one of the best meals we've ever eaten (no lie!!), and all the guests apparently felt the same (they won't stop talking about the food!).
We cannot recommend the Inn of Pamlico Sound enough.
WOW! Amazing! I am beyond happy that we had our event at The Inn on Pamlico Sound. From the beautiful table decor to the wonderful staff, everything was perfect. My initial intera...
ction was with Steve, the owner. He is very pleasant and helpful to talk to. He answered all my questions (and there were a lot) and even had some great suggestions for our special day. We worked closely with Meredith to coordinate everything. She was able to do this over the phone or, as we chose, to do an in person visit. She helped to bring my vision to life and everything was perfect. Anytime we had a question, Meredith and staff were right there ready to help. Of course being on the beach, weather can be tricky, but we were assured there were indoor options if Mother Nature did not corporate. We were lucky enough to have a break in stormy weather and did not need to move indoors. The food was delicious too! The Inn offers a wide variety of options to choose from; you and your guests will be very pleased and full.
I can not recommend The Inn on Pamlico Sound enough. Put your trust in Meredith and Steve and you will not be disappointed.
Once I get our pictures back from our photographer, I will add some.
We had the most incredible wedding at The Inn on Pamlico Sound. We were able to visit multiple times, and from start to finish the process was easy. The staff at the inn are so att...
entive, our guests were raving about the service they received (nothing I had heard from any other wedding before!). The food was delicious, and the team works hard to make our vision a reality. Meredith is the best to work with, and can make anyone's OBX dream wedding a reality! We are excited to be able to go visit the spot we got married for years to come
The highest compliment I can give is that when the team involved in your wedding at The Inn say they've "got this", they really do in fact "got this". We made a last minute change ...
to the exact location of the ceremony and it was so smooth you would never know. They made the entire process straightforward and easy as possible and the day itself was just stunning. Still on cloud nine!
It's honestly difficult to even start listing all the reasons I am so extremely thrilled that I booked this venue. But first we'll start with Meredith, the event coordinator. She i...
s fabulous! Every piece of the entire process was smooth and easy due to her. She was on top of what I needed to do and by when, and always available for a call when needed. AND when a tropical storm hit very suddenly the weekend of our wedding, she handled everything amazingly. She kept in contact with vendors and was quick to develop plan A, B, and C with us. While of course I was stressed due to weather, I can't IMAGINE how much more stressed I would have been without her. Our day would not have gone so well if it were not for her.
In addition, the staff in general... Every single person that we interacted with was just amazing. They work so hard to make it feel homey and make you feel so welcomed. All my guests were commenting on it.
Lastly the facilities, food, etc. The food choices available for rehearsal dinner and wedding were amazing, and the breakfast included with your stay is hands down the best breakfast of any hotel I've been to. The inn is stunning, the view of the water, the greenery, the homey feel of the rooms. We ended up having to take down the tent over the deck for the reception due to the weather, and had the ceremony on the deck rather than the lawn by the water as it was a bit flooded and the reception was done on their permanent covered deck, but even with the adaptations it still ended up being beautiful. And a big reason I had picked the Inn over other OBX locations was because of the backup options available as weather can go south quick. Another plus is the decor they have available. While I did buy/rent some, I really didn't have to get much as they have so much available, and all I had to do was list out what I wanted (for a small extra charge that is so so worth it).
This is already a long review, but I could honestly keep going forever singing their praises. Thank you to everyone at the Inn, yall are the best!
We found the Inn on Pamlico Sound and quickly decided they had everything we wanted for our wedding and would make our semi-destination small wedding (15 people) planning seamless....
Meredith, the bar and event manager, was exceptional to work with. She was easy to communicate with and helped us through every step (and we had many questions). We had to move our wedding a day early because of an impending hurricane. Meredith provided lots of solutions to the inclement weather and helped us coordinate the other vendors. Even calling some vendors herself! She helped everything stay calm, cool, and collected on the wedding day. The venue was perfect and has beautiful sunsets even on cloudy days. It is great for small and medium sized weddings. The food was also exceptional. The Boursin cheese mashed potatoes are to die for. You really could not ask for a more beautiful or easy place to work with on Hatteras Island then The Inn on Pamlico Sound.
We booked the Inn on Pamlico Sound for their wedding weekend package and had a great experience! Our wedding planner helped us every step of the way with planning, tracking our cos...
ts, and got all the details taken care of for us exactly as requested. The planner also ensured everything went smoothly on the day of the wedding. Our only critique is that getting the rooms booked at the inn for our guests using their system was somewhat inefficient and lead to difficulties and confusion, however they ensured everything got worked out in the end to our satisfaction. The restaurant offered a totally personalized menu selection and catered the best food we have ever had at any wedding and several guests went out of their way to tell us this as well. Views from the venue were beautiful, especially at sunset and made for great pictures. We absolutely recommend this venue to anyone considering an Outer Banks wedding!
My husband and I recently had our wedding reception at the Inn on Pamlico Sound. Everything was wonderful. Meredith the wedding coordinator was so helpful in helping us plan everyt...
hing beforehand and was very accommodating with all our requests and questions. She also made sure everything went smoothly the day of the wedding and that we had a wonderful time. The food and drinks were absolutely incredible. The staff were all friendly and attentive to us and all our guests. The venue is also just incredibly beautiful, the views are beyond compare. Overall we had an absolutely unforgettable day and we would recommend the inn to anyone.
It was a dream come true. The food is exceptional. The venue is breathtaking. The staff is friendly, helpful, approachable & amazing. They help make it affordable for you in whatev...
er price range you’re looking for. 10/10 would recommend to everyone.
The Inn on Pamlico Sound was the perfect venue for our wedding on May 6, 2023. Everything was absolutely amazing - the venue was beautiful, the food was outstanding, the drinks wer...
e on point, service was outstanding, and the team at the Inn made the day unforgettable. Huge shoutout to Meredith, the wedding coordinator, and her team for making everything go smoothly and nailing all of the small details. Meredith was unbelievably helpful throughout the planning process. The restaurant staff provided top-notch service during dinner and took great care of our guests in addition to the outstanding food served. If you're looking for a coastal wedding spot, The Inn on Pamlico Sound is an absolute gem. We could not have imagined a better day and venue!
Amazing! A wonderful experience from start to finish. Melissa and Meredith were easy to get in touch with and had a plan for every thing that came up even at the last minute, from ...
the passing of family members to the change in numbers at the last minute. These ladies handled everything with grace and sensitivity keeping the ball rolling and making everything perfect! All we got complements from every guest on the food, venue and decorations—- all of which was done by the inn.
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> We have already booked are 1 year anniversary for 2023! Looking forward to a lifetime of memories at the inn!
Our recent wedding at The Inn on Pamlico Sound was quite simply— heaven. Absolute magic from start to finish and the entire process from planning to execution was handled masterful...
ly by this incredible staff. As a couple, we are considered by many close to us to be “dreamers” but this experience was well above and beyond anything that even we had imagined. Our families and friends continue to rave about the beauty of the venue, the landscape, the kindness and thoroughness of the staff, the supreme quality of the food and the overall unique nature of such a truly memorable weekend. Just some of the things our family and friends have said: “I have never seen a wedding like that before!” “That was the best wedding food ever!” “I can’t believe you had such great weather in Nov!”
This phenomenal team they have assembled feels like a family in the way they ebb and flow together and have each other’s backs— all with the singular focus of making a memorable, magical day come to life for their guests. We gave this great team numerous challenges and they rose to the occasion time and time again. First, we had only about 4.5 months from when we selected the venue to the big day. Our wedding was in late Nov (the weekend before Thanksgiving) and we wanted to do it outside right along the water, so we need contingency plans in case of weather (though the weather ended up being gorgeous!) We wanted a mic’d ceremony so everyone could hear, 2 separate live musicians, as well as a DJ for the reception. We used a combination of local and remote vendors who all needed to collaborate closely to ensure everything went off without a hitch. Everything came together perfectly and we could not have asked for more. Each of these team members is a consummate professional who remained poised, calm and confident… even in face of a rather short turnaround wedding such as ours:
-Meredith was detailed, precise, kind and a calming presence who inspired confidence every step along the way.
-Melissa was incredibly welcoming and patient in helping us accommodate guests coming everywhere from San Francisco, to Salt Lake, to Madrid, to Baltimore…
-Dallas was not only a culinary artist, but one of the friendliest, most helpful people you could ever hope to meet.
-And Steve, Natasha and the entire team ensured that IOPS lived up to the promise top to bottom. And then some.
- We also selected several of their preferred vendors, all of whom knit perfectly right into the fabric of this well orchestrated weekend.
We booked the “wedding weekend” package in order to reserve the entire Inn for our guests, a tremendous value that enabled us to also hire amazing photographers & videographers to help capture the entire wedding day. We could not recommend this venue more. An absolute gem. If you are “considering” The Inn on Pamlico Sound for your wedding, I invite you to ask them for my direct number and I will not let you off the phone until you are convinced this is the only place for you! :-) Literally if a unicorn had flown across the sky behind us during the ceremony I don’t think it would have been any more magical than what transpired. We will never forget it. Our friends and family will never forget it. And we could never thank the amazing staff at The Inn on Pamlico Sound enough for all that they do. Endless gratitude to Meredith, Melissa, Dallas, Natasha, Steve and the entire IOPS team!
We will never forget you and we WILL absolutely be back soon. Much love, team!! <3
The wedding packages offered at the Inn are simply the best. You won’t find anywhere else that takes care of your ceremony, reception, and allows your guests to walk upstairs at t...
he end of the night to stay on property. Our day was intimate, beautiful and our guests haven’t stopped raving about the entire experience. The food, the view and the friendly staff at the Inn are unparalleled.
Book your wedding with them. You won’t regret it.
My husband and I got married here 10/9/22. Meredith, our coordinator, was absolutely amazing. She was so helpful every time we spoke, and she made sure everything went smoothly dur...
ing the wedding. I'll be forever thankful to her for making our special day so perfect. They took care of set up and tear down, included tablecloths, napkins, and dinnerware, and if you have a small enough wedding, you have the option of having personalized menus made and guests can order their meals the day of instead pre-ordering. They also set up a "book nook" for the kids which I didn't even know they were going to do till I walked down and saw it. It was seriously so perfect because we had a book themed wedding. They 100% went above and beyond anything I ever could've expected, and, for a wedding, it was downright cheap.
I also stayed here December 2021. The room was great, very spacious and comfortable. Breakfast is included and just amazing (there is a $5 charge per meal but it is graditutity for the server). One day, I got a Lox bagel and the other I got chicken and waffle. Seriously to die for. There's also a little theater with tons of movies you can watch for free and free outdoors equipment to borrow (kayaks, bikes, etc).
I've also had dinner here October 2021with my now husband. Everything we've eaten here has been so good. I think it was around $100, maybe a little more, for both of us and we got an appetizer, lamb and duck, and dessert.
Overall, this is one of my favorite places in OBX. Amazing staff, amazing food, fantastic scenery, and great prices. I highly recommend!
This venue and staff were absolutely incredible. We had planned to have a sunset ceremony out on sunset point. The storm rolled in and we had to move everything indoors. The weathe...
r did not do what I needed or expected (typical Hatteras) but they blew my expectations out of the water regardless. Everyone was so dedicated and friendly. We are from PA, planning this event from about 500 miles away seemed intense, our coordinator Meredith went above and beyond and I had absolutely no worries about anything. This included decorations, seating, all the way down to who needed to be where at what time. There was continuous communication for months leading up to the event. They made me feel like the most special human on earth during the event. The food was indescribable. I sampled a taste of everyone’s entree and I could not pick my favorite, it is easiest the best food I have ever tasted. There is not enough good things I can say about the Inn and the people here. I would have an event here time and time again with no hesitation or worry. They also provided me with their outside vendor list and every single person that I met and worked with on the list also exceeded expectations! A huge thank you to the owner and all of the amazing people at the Inn!
Our wedding experience with The Inn on Pamlico Sound truly could not have been more incredible. It is a lovely venue and the thought put into every aspect of our big day by the sta...
ff was more than we could have asked for. The staff are more accommodating than any you will be able to find elsewhere. Even last second requests were met with an easy-going attitude and all around positivity. It’s easy to tell how much every staff member cares about making your experience one to remember. If you want to make your wedding the best it can be, please consider letting The Inn on Pamlico Sound run the show!!
My wife and I were due to be married at the inn in September of 2019. Unfortunately, the weather had other ideas, as Hurricane Dorian swept through the islands on our wedding day. ...
Despite needing to make their own preparations for a major storm, Steve and the rest of the Inn’s team made us feel comfortable, reassured us we would have the wedding we wanted, and immediately got to work to find us an open date the following spring. It’s hard to understate how accommodating everyone was during what was a hard time for us emotionally, especially in the face of a major storm that was threatening their livelihoods.
Unfortunately, the following year held more difficulties in store, as the pandemic had begun and it would ultimately be unsafe to have our wedding on our rescheduled date. Despite having already given us so much leeway in rescheduling our wedding, they were so dedicated to us having our day that they once again helped us find a day the following year in hopes that it would be safer. Unfortunately, that day also came and went with Covid still being a major concern, but the inn never gave it a second thought, once again finding us a perfect day the following year.
Fast forward to 2022, and the months leading to our wedding could not have gone more smoothly. Meredith and the event team helped us through some stressful points in our planning, taking the reins when we’d become indecisive, and offering us ideas for the ceremony we’d not yet thought of. Through the entire process, she made everything digestible even when we’d procrastinated, and made sure at no point we felt overwhelmed.
Melissa, the hotel manager, was patient and accommodating with us through all our various changes in room assignments, of which there were many because my wife and I are both horrifically disorganized on our best day. She somehow managed to navigate our chaos without any difficulty, which is a feat in and of itself.
The weekend of our wedding was everything we wanted it to be in every single way. Our guests (not to mention the two of us) were extremely impressed by the gorgeous rooms, the amazing food, and the incredibly kind and welcoming staff. Melissa was once again amazing in fielding everything our guests could have needed. Meredith made sure that once it came time for us to have our wedding, our entire experience was stress free (as much as a wedding can be) and we could focus on just enjoying one another and our loved ones. The food was incredible, the atmosphere was second to none, and the staff was some of the most warm people we’ve ever encountered.
The inn went above and beyond for us in every way possible, and worked hard for us across years of planning and rescheduling to make sure we had amazing memories of our wonderful day. I could not recommend them enough, and we can’t wait to come back for a visit and see everyone again.
-Allison & Jacob-
My husband and I just had our wedding here, the venu is amazing! Outstanding staff all around! Our wedding planner Meredith made the entire process so easy and stress free. Mered...
ith was on top of every detail and made our special day perfect! Could not have asked for better communication through the planning, all details are explained up front for no confusion. Every detail about our night was amazing, the beautiful venu, food was outstanding, and all staff went above and beyond! Highly recommend for weddings and for your stay at the inn!
We had our wedding celebration at the Inn on Pamlico Sound and were able to reserve the full inn for the weekend. They were very accommodating to our crew! We adore the gardens on ...
site, the views of the sunrises and sunsets, the ability to walk out the room and jump onto a paddleboard, the top notch brunch, the pool with a view, and comfortable rooms. It's a convenient location close to our favorite OBX attractions. We'll be back again and again!
Cafe Pamlico guided us through every step of the way with example menus, willingness to incorporate our asks, and finding vendors to fulfill our unique dessert and drink requests. The food was great and as we rented out the full Inn for the wedding weekend, we were able to keep our leftovers from the welcome party and drinks in the community fridges and have them throughout the weekend. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how great the food was, including the brunch! As self-proclaimed foodies, we couldn't have been happier with the outcome. When we visit OBX we look forward to continuing to dine at Cafe Pamlico and enjoy the top notch food, often sourced locally, and the incredible view.
My husband and I just had our wedding here, and it was absolutely amazing! The inn is beautiful and private tucked away right on the sound, the staff is friendly and so helpful, an...
d the food is just delicious. Meredith made planning the wedding so easy, it all came together so well and even when I forgot things they made it work and it was a wonderful wedding! They also give constant updates to your invoice so you know exactly what to expect financially when all is said and done. I can't say enough good things about them, we will definitely be returning in the future.
The Inn on Pamlico Sound and Cafe Pamlico are hidden gems. We celebrated our 35th Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal Ceremony here. From the very first contact to the very last ...
minute of our stay, we felt pampered and attended to. The venue is perfect and you couldn't ask for a better location. The rooms were clean, bright and well appointed. We would highly recommend the Cafe Pamlico. A full breakfast is included in your stay. Usually, a breakfast is just mediocre at best but not here. It was excellent. We also had dinner as a group and then after our vow renewal. The quality and service was outstanding. I've never had a better meal in my 40 plus years of visiting the Outer Banks. The weather changed and we requested to move our ceremony to a different location on the property and it was absolutely no problem. Our event coordinator, Meredith Harris was unbelievable. From the planning to the day of, our every need was met and no detail was too small. The vendor recommendations were excellent as well. All of the staff from front desk to housekeeping are phenomenal. Steve Nelson, the owner and his staff have perfected the art of Customer Service. The change in weather was not in their control but I guarantee if they could have changed it, they would. Yes, that's how good they are. Do not hesitate to book your wedding or event at The Inn. You will not be disappointed.
Wow where do I begin?!? This place truly is the one-stop, all-inclusive, phenomenal family, friendly, get-away!!! My husband and I got married in 2021 via court marriage due to COV...
ID; but we knew we wanted to celebrate with friends and family. After extensive research, we found IOPS and were in awe by the reviews on their website and the Weekend Wedding Package they provided. This package is 100% a stress free way to celebrate a wedding with your friends and family, for an entire weekend! From the beginning, Steve (the owner) was thorough in all of his information, and my Event Planner Meredith was communicative and involved in every fashion. Steve was up front with the costs, what all was included, and you could truly tell how much the Inn really meant to him and his team. Steve's team, to name a few, Melissa, Tasha, Hunter, Alicia, Craig, Dallas, Andy, another Melissa, and most of all, Meredith, were ABOVE AND BEYOND when it came to accommodating all of our needs! Melissa and Alicia took care of all of the room bookings, the itineraries, payments, and even handled all last minute room changes at ease. Hunter, Tasha, Craig, and Dallas by far exceeded all expectations when it came to the food, cleaning, supplies, bar, and all other Inn needs for my family and I. And I cannot forget to mention their on sight Café has THE BEST food for breakfast and dinner. Our wedding meal received countless adulations about the Hereford Filet and Seafood Trio. Also, The Inn not only celebrated our wedding with us, but ALSO our sons Baptism! When I tell you they 100% accommodated us, I mean they bent over backwards and answered every need I had regardless of whether I gave them 10 days notice, or 10 minutes notice! We even had to move things around last minute due to weather, and AGAIN, the team moved swiftly and at ease and made the entire weekend one for the books! I cannot thank the team ENOUGH for making our weekend THE MOST spectacular weekend ever! If I could do it all over again, I would do it exactly the same and play it on repeat about 8 times because it was that amazing! I highly recommend IOPS for all destination weddings and Erik and I will return as soon as possible! Thank you IOPS team! We love and adore you and thank you again for an unforgettable weekend! <3
The IOPS made our wedding day a literal dream! The location, staff, and food was perfect and the event planner, Meredith, is a gem of a human being. Cannot recommend this place eno...
ugh! We are so lucky to have had our wedding here!
We had our weekend wedding there on April 17,2021 and it was the best weekend ever… from the place to the staff and food it was excellent! Everyone had a blast! Would highly recomm...
end this venue!
It’s been 1 month since we got married at the Inn on Pamlico Sound (can’t believe it’s already been that long), there is so much to say but I’m not sure I could fully express my gr...
atitude to Steve, Melissa, and all the wonderful staff at the Inn who made our wedding weekend so special. We were originally supposed to tie the knot in 2020 but thanks to COVID we decided to postpone to 2021, Steve and Melissa made the process of rescheduling very easy. It is hard to put it all into words but the process from start to finish was easier than I could have imagined, from the time I stepped foot on the property I knew it was where I wanted to get married and after sitting down at breakfast with Steve to discuss details I was sold. From the very beginning the process of how to get everything setup for our wedding was very clear, they have a great template to work off of to keep track of everything from rehearsal dinner to budget. Working Melissa the whole time was great and even better over the course of the weekend, she accommodated all of our requests and even listened to a lot of our complaints and for that I can’t thank her enough. When we arrived for the weekend we had to do very minimal work to get ready for the event, basically just went over a few small details with Melissa and the staff at the Inn took care of the rest. From the time we checked in to the time we checked out everything went as smooth as I could have imagined, dinners for both the rehearsal and the reception were fantastic (which you would expect after trying the restaurant). Our ceremony and everything in between went off without a hitch, Melissa made sure to keep us on track and to get the guests to where they needed to be. I don’t know what more I can say, everything went perfect and I often find myself day dreaming of sitting by the fire in one of those Adirondack chairs on the beach taking in the amazing sunset while listening to the water. If you are considering getting married at the Inn I would highly recommend the wedding weekend, I don’t think there is another scenario in my head I could come up with that would have been better especially for the price! Everything you could ever want for a destination wedding is literally in one place and to make it even better the ocean and all the beauty of the Outer Banks is right down the street. I can’t say thank you enough to Steve, Melissa, and the rest of the staff at the Inn and I would also like to give a special shout out to Dallas…what a pleasure it was to have him around during our weekend, he went out of his way to introduce himself while coming in for one of his shifts and he was always there smiling, asking how we were doing, and if there was anything else he could do.
BEST venue to have a wedding weekend. From the rooms, the food, decorations, and even the staff, they flawlessly coordinated the most perfect weekend for us. Our event coordinator...
, Melissa, made everything stress free and she was so attentive to us. She even provided continuous cold towels for my husband at the reception when he got hot from dancing. Highly recommend the Inn on Pamlico Sound for your wedding weekend!
We LOVED our No Stress Wedding.
It was a fanatic intimate beach wedding. The Inn helped us plan a wonderful event.
We had to cancel our original wedding plans and wanted to still do it on the same day and the whole team at the Inn made our dreams come to life in a very short amount of time. Tha...
nk you Meredith , Steve, Melissa and the whole staff! Incredible service. This inn is a hidden gem
I can't speak more highly of the Inn at Pamlico Sound and its event planner, Melissa. Her responsiveness, flexibilty, attention to detail and knowledge about all aspects of the wed...
ding planning process took a lot of the stress out of the planning process. And the reception was spectacular! The Inn worked seamlessly with our other vendors (cake, florist, photographer, tent rental, DJ) and the food from the Inn's kitchen was outstanding. Our guests were charmed by the location and enchanted by the views over the sound. The vibe was relaxed, rustic, elegant and fun, with lots of personal touches -- just what the bride and groom were hoping for. Melissa, the owner, and all the staff made our daughter's special day truly magical.
We had planned a fairly last minute, 'micro wedding' - we knew we wanted the Inn because we'd had dinner there and saw how beautiful the setting was at sunset. While we didn't g...
et lucky enough with the weather to have a stunning sunset, the evening was beautiful. It was our luck to have a choice of location (indoors or out) and nice enough to have the deck for our table. Meredith and the staff really went above and beyond that evening, right down to bringing us sparklers and struggling to light a bonfire! The cocktails and food were excellent. I'd say that generally, the team was also responsive, but I think you have to be aware that the outer banks are just more chill - sometimes, responses take longer (not just the inn but vendors generally). But I realized that I just had to trust that it would all come together, and it did - beautifully. I look forward to celebrating future anniversaries there - maybe even with sunsets.
This is the place to get married on the island. And if you're not getting married... you should visit here anyway! The view, the food, and the impeccable service are just of the ...
few reasons we recommend Inn on Pamlico Sound. We were married here June 2020 and couldn't have had a better experience for our small intimate ceremony/dinner. See you again Inn on Pamlico!
We really enjoyed our wedding at the Pamlico Inn. The customer service, flexibility, and overall quality was great. The coordinator Meredith was responsive with everything. The reh...
earsal dinner at the wedding was great we had a taco theme. The wedding itself ran pretty smoothly and they were proactive with moving things around since there was some rain. The employees made my guests feel attended to. The food was delicious we had crab cakes and steak. I would recommend this venue to anyone. We will be visiting yearly and really appreciate everyone there!
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49684 NC Highway 12, Buxton, NC
The Inn on Pamlico Sound