Croatan Ridge, Buxton NC

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Wedding Day Line up!!

5:00 pm Guests begin to arrive. Meet out front under the live oak tree

5:30 pm The Ceremony Begins - with Meredith Foust residing<a href="http://www.blissweddingcompany.com/">http://www.blissweddingcompany.com/</a>

6:00pm Cocktail Hour (while formal pictures are taken)<a href="http://www.mattluskphotography.com/">http://www.mattluskphotography.com/</a>Wine, beer and appetizers available!Mingle with guests around the pool

6:50pm Dinner begins with a great NC tradition!Crazy Johnny's Bar-B-QueMenuEastern NC Pulled PorkBBQ ChickenCrazy Johnny's SlawBaked BeansBig Sisters Mac and Cheese*Everyone serves themselves and finds their seat upstairs in the Event Room

7:10pm Introductions - PROBX DJ<a href="http://www.probxdj.com/">http://www.probxdj.com/</a>Toasts Cake Cutting Cake and cupcakes by Debbie Peltola, dear friend and neighbor of the family First Dances

7:50pm Serious Dancing around the pool begins!

11:00 pm Last Dance and Reception Ends

Check out the website for more on the event venue<a href="http://www.outerbeaches.com/vacation-rentals/properties/croatan-ridge-940/">http://www.outerbeaches.com/vacation-rentals/properties/croatan-ridge-940/</a>*If the weather doesn't cooperate, all festivities will be held in the upstairs Event Room.

Map of area

Places to Eat

ABC Store

Ok this isn't a place to eat but just an FYI...ABC laws in North Carolina are similar to Virginia, can't buy liquor in the grocery storeSee the link below for the location of the closest ABC stores<a href="http://www.outerbanks.com/abc-liquors.html">http://www.outerbanks.com/abc-liquors.html</a>

The Inn at Pamlico Sound

49684 Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920(252) 995-7030<a href="http://innonpamlicosound.com/">http://innonpamlicosound.com/</a>

Orange Blossom Bakery and Cafe

47206 NC Highway 12, Buxton NC 27920(252) 995-4109<a href="http://orangeblossombakery.com/">http://orangeblossombakery.com/</a>*Breakfast, treats, coffee etc.

Sandbar & Grille

49252 Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920(252) 995-3413<a href="http://www.sandbarandgrille.com/Home">http://www.sandbarandgrille.com/Home</a>

Fish House Restaurant

48962 Nc Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920(252) 995-5151

Pop's Raw Bar and Restaurant

48976 Nc 12 Hwy, Buxton, NC 27920 (252) 995-7734

The Wreck Tiki Bar

58848 Marina Way, Hatteras NC 27943(252) 996-0162

Angelo's Pizza

46903 Nc Hwy 12, Buxton, NC 27920 (252) 995-6364

Other food/restaurant links...

<a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g48993-Buxton_Hatteras_Island_Outer_Banks_North_Carolina.html">https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g48993-Buxton_Hatteras_Island_Outer_Banks_North_Carolina.html</a> <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g49200-Hatteras_Island_Outer_Banks_North_Carolina.html">https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g49200-Hatteras_Island_Outer_Banks_North_Carolina.html</a> <a href="https://www.outerbanks.org/restaurants/">https://www.outerbanks.org/restaurants/</a>

Buxton Seafood

49799 Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920(252) 995-5085*No eat-in area: great place to pick up local fresh fish, shrimp, steamed crabs etc.

Conner’s Supermarket

47468 Highway 12, Buxton, NC 27920(252) 995-5711

Food Lion

41934 NC Hwy 12, Avon, NC 27915 (252) 995-4488

Weather

Average temperatures in April...Always be prepared!

April in North Carolina could be a toss up weather-wise so here is some historical info on average temperature in that area during that time of year It looks like we could range from the low to mid 50s at night to almost 80 during the day. Prepare for the worst but expect the best!See link below for forecasts from 2016<a href="http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/buxton-nc/27936/april-weather/2096438">http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/buxton-nc/27936/april-weather/2096438</a>

Average water temperatures and local fishing

Check the links below to see average water temperatures and fishing trends for the month of April<a href="http://outerbanksfishing.com/VacationInfo/averages.htm">http://outerbanksfishing.com/VacationInfo/averages.htm</a><a href="https://www.outerbanks.org/things-to-do/on-water/what-to-fish-when/">https://www.outerbanks.org/things-to-do/on-water/what-to-fish-when/</a>

Details

Photos

Nick Messinger

Devin Messinger

Nicole Drye

Mark Drye

Rita Murphy

Chris Lee

Kevin Lesser

Wedding Party

Q + A

Registry

Norfolk International is about 100 miles north of Cape Hatteras National SeashoreSee link below for more details and driving directions<a href="https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/directions.htm">https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/directions.htm</a><a href="http://www.norfolkairport.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation">http://www.norfolkairport.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation</a>

Norfolk International Airport

Hatteras Island Inn

RDU is about 200 miles west of Cape Hatteras National SeashoreSee link below for more details and driving directions <a href="https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/directions.htm">https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/directions.htm</a><a href="https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/rental-cars/">https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/rental-cars/</a>

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Cape Hatteras Motel

Alamo800-462-5266Avis800-831-2847Budget800-527-0700Dollar800-800-4000Enterprise800-736-8227Hertz800-654-3131National800-227-7368

Rental Car Companies Out Of Norfolk International Airport

Cape Hatteras Bed & Breakfast

Advantage919-840-2228 or 800-777-5500Alamo919-840-0132 or 800-327-9633Avis919-840-4750 or 800-331-1212Budget919-840-4781 or 800-527-0700Dollar Rent-a-car866-434-2226 or 800-800-4000Hertz919-840-4875 or 800-654-3131

Rental Car Companies Out Of Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Outer Banks Motel

Coastal Cab Company Inc

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

SUVs, Limos, Town cars, Shuttles, Charter &amp; Limo Buses - Full Airport service

ISLAND Limousine

Island Taxicab

*Multiple rental options from house rentals to hotel/motel style rooms

Lighthouse View Oceanfront Lodging

*Full week rentals or "short stay"

Hatteras Cabanas

Campgrounds near Buxton

Travel

<a href="https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm">https://www.nps.gov/caha/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm</a><a href="http://www.outerbanks.com/driving-on-the-beach.html">http://www.outerbanks.com/driving-on-the-beach.html</a>The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is managed by the National Park service. Please see links above to view regulations and obtain permits for beach fires and off-road vehicle use.

Important info!

More Water Sports in Buxton: <a href="http://www.hometownbuxtonnc.org/surfing.html">http://www.hometownbuxtonnc.org/surfing.html</a> <a href="http://www.sailflow.com/">www.sailflow.com</a>

Cape Hatteras Kiteboarding

Nags Head Golf Club

Frisco Mini Golf & Go Karts

Avon Fishing Pier

Contact: Will Smith

Bak Bar Sportfishing

Contact: Captain Donnie Smith

Big Eye Charters

Offshore, Inlet charters

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

Frisco Rod and Gun<a href="http://www.friscorodandgun.com">www.friscorodandgun.com</a> Frank and Fran's Fisherman's Friend<a href="http://www.frankandfranstackle.com/index.php?limitstart=75">http://www.frankandfranstackle.com/index.php?limitstart=75</a> Red Drum Tackle<a href="http://www.reddrumtackle.com/">http://www.reddrumtackle.com/</a> Teach's Lair Marina<a href="http://www.hatteraslanding.com/things-to-do/teachs-lair">http://www.hatteraslanding.com/things-to-do/teachs-lair</a>

Fishing Supplies, Gear and Info

There are no bridges to Ocracoke Island, follow links to take a ferry ride!

Ocracoke Island

Natural Art Surf Shop<a href="http://www.surfintheeye.com/">http://www.surfintheeye.com/</a>Fox Watersports<a href="http://foxwatersports.com/">http://foxwatersports.com/</a>Red Drum Pottery<a href="http://www.reddrumpottery.com">http://www.reddrumpottery.com</a>Frisco Rod and Gun<a href="http://friscorodandgun.com/">http://friscorodandgun.com/</a>Hatteras Landing Shopping Center<a href="http://www.hatteraslanding.com/things-to-do/shopping-gifts">http://www.hatteraslanding.com/things-to-do/shopping-gifts</a>More Shopping:<a href="http://hatterasguide.com/shopping?page=10">http://hatterasguide.com/shopping?page=10</a>

Shopping!

General Activities Websites:Book fishing charters:<a href="http://www.hatterasrealty.com/concierge/results.html?cat=Fishing">http://www.hatterasrealty.com/concierge/results.html?cat=Fishing</a>General off-season info:<a href="http://www.surforsound.com/off-season-vacation/">http://www.surforsound.com/off-season-vacation/</a>Other general activities &amp; info:<a href="http://www.surforsound.com/things-to-do/">http://www.surforsound.com/things-to-do/</a><a href="http://www.hometownbuxtonnc.org/">http://www.hometownbuxtonnc.org/</a>

Sara & Matthew

Sara & Matthew

Photos