Your story-book wedding in Bald Head Island is guaranteed to be unforgettable. Whether you want to say “I Do” on the beach or in a charming chapel, there’s something for everyone on this picturesque South Carolina island.

Guests will enjoy the island’s peaceful beaches and untouched maritime forests. And they’ll be able to stay at one of the area’s finest accommodations.

1. The Village Chapel

Bald Head Island reception venues offers a variety of picture-perfect wedding venues. From a traditional chapel surrounded by live oak trees dripping with Spanish moss to a beachfront club overlooking Cape Fear and Frying Pan Shoals, BHI has the perfect venue for any style of ceremony or reception. And of course, the Island has a vast selection of vacation rentals to accommodate your entire guest list.

The Village Chapel is a charming and inviting chapel tucked in around beautiful oak trees. The interior is designed to seamlessly blend the natural world outside with the natural wood inside. The rear of the church has a view of the marshland that will make for amazing wedding pictures.

After a Chapel ceremony, many couples choose to have their reception at the oceanfront Shoals Club. Located on the corner high point of the Island the Shoals Club is the classic East Coast Beach club experience. The views of the Atlantic beaches are breathtaking and can be enjoyed both indoors and on the outdoor decks.

The quaint Old Baldy Light House is a wonderful location for a more casual beach wedding. The 90 foot historic octagonal brick and plaster lighthouse is an iconic landmark in the community and provides great backdrops for wedding photography. The character and textures of Old Baldy make for some creative wedding images that will last a lifetime.

2. The Bald Head Island Club

Whether you choose to say “I do” in our beautiful Chapel surrounded by live oak trees draped with Spanish moss or roll up your beach towels for a barefoot beach wedding, your destination wedding will be an experience for you and your guests. Bald Head Island is a special place, and your wedding will be an unforgettable event.

The Bald Head Island Club is located on private Bald Head Island, a barrier island two nautical miles off the coast of Southport in southeastern North Carolina. This 12,000-acre resort island has 14 miles of beaches, tidal creeks and ancient maritime forests. Its golf course, originally designed by famed architect George Cobb and recently renovated by Tim Cate, winds over dunes, around fresh water lagoons, along the ocean and through our maritime forest. It’s home to hundreds of sabal palms and a natural habitat of herons, egrets, ospreys and deer.

The club offers a range of dining options from the ultra-cool Horizons venue poolside to the more casual Pelicatessen and Palms Terrace. It also includes the upscale atmosphere of the Club Restaurant and the grille at the turn. Members and their guests can enjoy the full ambiance of the club in their exclusive vacation homes, which come with full or temporary membership to the Bald Head Island Club. To learn more about having your wedding at The Bald Head Island Club, contact us.

3. The Maritime Market’s Forest Pavilion

The natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere of Bald Head Island make for unforgettable wedding experiences – both for couples and their guests. With venues and accommodations that can accommodate your entire guest list, BHI makes it easy to host the wedding of your dreams.

A tented outdoor venue under a canopy of live oak trees, The Maritime Market’s Forest Pavilion features three stunning bonfire pits and authentic tiki torches for the perfect warm ambiance for your special day. With the ability to seat 200+ guests and the intimacy to comfortably host smaller groups, the Forest Pavilion is a truly unique venue for your upcoming destination wedding.

If you’re interested in a more traditional ceremony, the quaint Chapel offers a picture-perfect setting with windows behind the altar that overlook Bald Head Creek and a 90 foot historic lighthouse known as Old Baldy. After the Chapel ceremony, you and your guests can enjoy a reception at the oceanfront Shoals Club overlooking Cape Fear Point and East Beach.

Both the Bald Head Island Club and Shoals Club offer world-class venues, inspiring food and premier service. Should you have your heart set on a venue outside of the two club locations, Sweet Bay Catering is the island’s go-to caterer. Your guests can also enjoy a variety of other delectable cuisine at Delphina Cantina, Jules Salty Grub and LuLu’s BBQ.

4. Private Beaches

Bald Head Island is a place unlike any other. It’s a world within itself, with sun and sand, and a slower pace of life that freely mingles with nature.

The islands’ pristine beaches are the main draw for visitors, but there is so much more to discover. The 90 foot historic octagonal lighthouse at Old Baldy is worth a visit, as is Timmons Oak, a 400-year-old live oak draped with Spanish moss. Other natural attractions include miles of hiking trails through the forest preserve where you can view a wide range of wildlife including deer, river otters and sea turtles.

While you’re here, don’t miss a chance to dine at the Shoals Club. This beautiful venue offers the best of both worlds – a gorgeous golf course with a stunning beach view and a delicious menu that will exceed your expectations!

If you’re planning a more casual wedding, you can have your ceremony on one of the many private beaches on the island, where you will likely have the entire beach to yourself. If you’d prefer a more traditional setting, both The Bald Head Island Club and the Shoals Club are great options that offer exceptional catering and premier service. Then, you and your guests can retreat to a beautiful vacation rental home or enjoy one of the many restaurants on the island like Delphina Cantina, JULES Salty Grub and LuLu’s BBQ.