Several dozen wedding ceremonies are held on the grounds of the lighthouse compound each year ranging in size from 5 to 150 guests per occasion. To tentatively reserve a portion of the grounds for a wedding ceremony, please call the site manager, at 252-453-8152 or e-mail: info@currituckbeachlight.com. The tentative date and time will be confirmed in writing upon receipt of the $500 rental fee and two original signed copies of the Wedding Agreement.

Click here to download the Wedding Agreement in PDF format. (Requires Adobe Acrobat®)

Charlene Dowdy, register of deeds, can provide information about a marriage license at 252-232-3297. Licenses are valid for 60 days.

Suggestions for those eligible to conduct wedding ceremonies include Barry Richman, magistrate (252-453-9899); Reverend Shirley Ann, Carolina Wedding Company (252-441-9077; or info@carolinaweddingco.com); and Rick A. Griffis, pastor, or John Straus, pastor-emeritus, of the nearby historic Corolla Chapel Chapel (252-453-4224). If it is available, the chapel is an excellent back-up location in case of inclement weather. The chapel will accommodate approximately 250 people.  The Whalehead Club is also available for weddings and receptions. For further information please call 252-453-9040 or email weddings@whaleheadclub.com.

FEE SCHEDULE, PROCEDURES AND POLICIES Security Deposit and Fee Schedule Fee for weddings $500.00 Procedure for Booking Wedding Ceremonies Visit or telephone site manager to set date and time of wedding ceremony and request Wedding Agreement. Return two original copies of signed Wedding Agreement with fee. Confirm final plans with site manager two weeks prior to the scheduled wedding ceremony.

View of the Lighthouse from the event area.

Wedding Ceremony Policies

• Ceremonies may be scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Ceremonies must take place in the southwest corner of the site.
• Ceremony set-up must take place on the day of the wedding.
• Arrangements for chairs, tables, tents, and decorations are the responsibility of the Lessee.
• Bird seed may be used; rice, confetti or other artificial materials are prohibited.
• Portable music or bands are allowed within the terms of the Wedding Agreement.
• The site shall be used as is; without rearranging benches, plants or other materials.
• A staff member will be on duty and present on the site.
• No dress changing facilities are available.
• Restrooms are available in season only (April through November) across the parking lot.
• The lighthouse and grounds will remain open during operational hours (10-5 daily).
• Motorized vehicles are prohibited within the fenced compound.
• The regular $7 per person fee and sign-in requirement shall apply to guests who wish to climb the lighthouse.