10 Crystal Coast Wedding Venues to Fall in Love With

Whether you're planning a Crystal Coast wedding or just pinning for the future, we've compiled a list of 10 Crystal Coast wedding venues that you'll fall in love with. From a stunning beach house to the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, you're sure to find a venue that suits you!

BOATHOUSE AT FRONT STREET VILLAGE

The Boathouse at Front Street Village is the perfect event space for your charming, coastal wedding! With a variety of spaces available all on one site, you can choose the perfect location - indoors or out - to host parties both small or large!

See how you can use the space here and here.

HARVEY W. SMITH WATERCRAFT CENTER

Surrounded by rich maritime heritage and coastal scenery, walk down the aisle at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center with a waterfront sunset backdrop! Dance beneath a night sky and enjoy breezes off the Intercoastal Waterway at the Gallants Channel site and immerse guests with maritime history, culture and beauty in the Museum.

See the Watercraft Center from all angles here.

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NEUSE BREEZE

Neuse Breeze is a 3.5-acre waterfront estate, located on the Neuse River featuring stunning views of the Pamlico Sound. This luxurious estate offers a waterfront fire pit, beautifully landscaped grounds, a gorgeous 1,800 square foot enclosed, conditioned pavilion with outdoor fireplace and dance floor, catering prep kitchen and indoor banquet room for intimate parties or rehearsal dinners. Not to mention, a beautiful three bedroom home, complete with a private and intimate Bridal Suite, that would also be perfect for the Bride and Groom's first night!

See the space all dressed up here.

HOLLOW TREE FARM

Formerly known as Beaufort Proper, Hollow Tree Fram is the sweetest outdoor wedding venue just outside the hustle and bustle of Beaufort, North Carolina. Surrounded by groves of trees and lush greenery, this stunning venue has tons of charm to accentuate your wedding day!

See it in action here.

BEAUFORT HOTEL

Beaufort Hotel brings destination wedding vibes to Beaufort, North Carolina. From lush landscape to a spectacular waterfront view, The Beaufort Hotel is the perfect destination oasis close to home. With a modern indoor space and equally as beautiful outdoor spaces, Beaufort Hotel brings an elegant, coastal vibe to your Crystal Coast wedding!

THE COTTAGE AT THE CRYSTAL COAST

Coastal elegance at its finest is the perfect description for The Cottage at the Crystal Coast! A stunning oceanfront venue in Atlantic Beach, The Cottage offers several all-inclusive experiences to help planning the big day as stress-free as can be!

See the space in action here, here and here.

THE DUNES CLUB

The Dunes Club allows both members and non-members to host their Crystal Coast wedding within its charming event space. Complete with an ocean view, beautiful deck and plenty of seating, the Dunes Club offers an in-house caterer to make your wedding planning a breeze!

See The Dunes Club all dressed up here and here.

NC AQUARIUM AT PINE KNOLL SHORES

The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores offers a unique wedding venue with incomparable backdrops for your rehearsal, ceremony, reception or all three! Walk down the aisle through lush maritime forests, dance the night away in front of the Caribsea and Living Shipwreck, spend an evening of enchantment with sea turtles and otters.

You and your guests will find the atmosphere relaxing and memorable as you venture through our North Carolina aquatic environments - from the feeling of a mountain waterfall to the color and variety of ocean life. The Aquarium is available for rental during business hours for 130 or fewer, and for evening functions for up to 300.

THE WATSON HOUSE

The Crystal Crystal is home to some of the most scenic landscapes in eastern North Carolina and The Watson House in Emerald Isle is one of our favorite hidden gems! This twenty-year-old estate is nestled on seven acres of picturesque, coastal waterfront property and features beautiful gardens, rustic fountains and panoramic views of Bogue Sound!

See the home in action here and here.

MERRELL ESTATE & GARDENS

Merrell Estate & Gardens is a gorgeous property nestled in the heart of the Crystal Coast with grand spaces, expansive greens and a stately, Southern charm. It is a popular destination for weddings and events of all sizes with a variety of unique spaces that flow together to accommodate any celebration or gathering - from an elegant ballroom, to a vast portico for covered outdoor seating or dancing, to a broad lawn infused with native flora, and more.

See the home in action here.