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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

2011 Outer Banks "Dream Wedding"

Every January the Outer Banks Wedding Association sponsors the Wedding Weekend and the Wedding Expo. During the Wedding Expo, Outer Banks wedding professionals offer various prizes available to brides in attendance. Of all the prizes offered throughout the day, the Dream Wedding is, by far, the largest and most exciting. It is promoted, sponsored and coordinated by the experienced wedding professionals on the Outer Banks. This fabulous all-inclusive Outer Banks destination wedding package will go to our Grand Prize couple and is sure to make their dreams come true. This year's 2011 lucky couple, Tamarra Shau and Ray Bowser, will enjoy a beautiful Fall ceremony on September 22, 2011 at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head, NC. The wedding couple will also be featured on the Outer Banks Wedding Association blogsite and in the Outer Banks Bride Magazine through a combination of interviews, photos and videos. OBWA members are happy to announce Beth Pallett, owner of Engaging Events, is the 2011 Dream Wedding coordinator. When asked how she felt about being the Dream Wedding coordinator for the second year in a row, Beth said,


"I feel honored to be planning and organizing the 2011 Dream Wedding with so many wonderful wedding professionals who have donated their time and services. The first thing I'd like to do is introduce them. I'd also like to invite everyone to join us on this wonderful journey as we continue to plan and post all about Tamarra and Ray's experiences. The story will be told from the time the lucky winner's were announced at this January's Wedding Expo to the big day, the day of their Dream Wedding..."


Beth Pallett, owner
Engaging Events

Outer Banks Wedding Professionals

Introducing the Outer Banks Wedding Association members who have dedicated their time and energy to make Tamarra and Ray's wedding their Dream Wedding.




Engaging Events- wedding coordinator
Jennette's Pier-reception site
Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe- full service wedding day caterer
Mary Basnight Photography- engagement + contributing photographer
Courtney Hathaway Photography- day after photo session
Daniel Pullen Photography-wedding day photographer
Baldwin Video- wedding day + contributing videographer
Island Shore Productions- engagement session videographer

Holiday House Weddings- floral + event decor
The Embellishers- floral + event decor
Rande Banks- wedding officiate
When Doves Fly- two handed dove release ceremony
Roy Murray- ceremony musician
Club Violin- cocktail hour musician
Great Cakes! of the Outer Banks- wedding cake
Sandy Beach Tours- transportation

The Proper Setting- ceremony chairs
Metro Rentals- linens
Ocean Atlantic Rentals- glassware, silverware + china
Outer Banks DJ- DJ services for rehearsal dinner
DJ Professionals and Video- DJ services + sound equipment ceremony
Barryoke Karaoke- karaoke services for reception
Blue Ocean Events- wedding favors

Coastal Provisions Market- full service rehearsal dinner caterer
Black Tie Affair- tuxedoes for groom + best man
All Eyes on the Bride- makeup for bride + bridesmaids
Dimensions Hair Salon- hair stylist for bride + bridesmaids
Robbins Nest Sitting Service- childcare services

Oasis Suites- two night stay + champagne
First Colony Inn- two rooms for a two night stay
Village Realty- two night stay in a rental home
Stan White Realty- three night stay at Carolina Station/rehearsal dinner location


HLR Designs- custom made Save-the-Date cards + Wedding Invitations
Kitty Hawk Kites- hang gliding lessions
Chilli Peppers- rehearsal dinner appetizers
Aqua Day Spa- couples massage with champagne toast
The Pointe Golf Club- round of golf
Doghouse Sport Fishing- half day fishing trip
Coastal Helicopters- helicopter tour
Cypress House Inn- bridal tea

Interview Part 1: How they met...

Get the inside scoop on how Tamarra and Ray met and what their first impressions of each other were...it just might surprise you!



video interview by Benny Baldwin