Venues

Your venue will be one of the first vendors you book when planning your event.
A. Southport:
1. Marker 614
2. Southport Community Building
3. The Live Oak on Howe
4. Cape Fear House
5. La Polena
6. Southport’s Sweetheart – Details Coming Soon
7. Southport River Hotel
B. Oak Island
1. 801 Ocean
2. Oak Island & Southport Rental Homes – *Be sure to add Rental
Insurance. This will provide coverage in the event of a variety of
issues, including hurricane evacuations, damages, etc. Even in a
mandatory evacuation situation, without rental insurance, you are
liable for rental fees and it is up to the discretion of the home
owner whether any refund/transfer will be provided.
a) Oak Island Accommodations
b) Better Beach Rentals
c) Margaret Rudd and Associates
d) Coastal Vacation Resorts
e) Oak Island NC Beach Rentals
3. Homes on Oak Island that we LOVE for events:
a) West End Estates
b) Ocean’s 12
c) Rhapsody in Blue
d) Eden Cove (This is a condo complex PERFECT for events –
rent one unit or the whole complex)
C. Greater Brunswick County Area:
1. Lockwood Folly Country Club
2. Brick Landing Plantation
3. The Barn at Rock Creek
4. 101 Stone Chimney Place & Southport Ballroom
5. Luxury Lodging by Laura
II. Rentals & Lighting Companies
A. 3 Cheers Party Rentals
B. Martha My Dear Rentals
C. White Birch Rentals
D. L & L Rentals
E. Party Suppliers and Rentals
F. High Performance Lighting and Power
G. Illuminating Events
III. Photographers
A. Hen House Photography – Instagram @henhousephoto
B. Michael Escobar – Instagram: @michael_escobar_photo
C. KMI Photography – Kevin Millard – Instagram: @kmiphotography
D. Chelsea Allegra Photography – Instagram: @chelseaallegra
E. Anne Liles – Instagram: @anneliles
F. Digital Wunderland – Instagram: @digital_wunderland
G. Lightbloom Photography – Instagram: @lightbloomphoto
H. Summer Adams Photography – Instagram:
@summeradamsphotography
I. Spring Richardson Photography
J. Matt McGraw Photography – Instagram: @mattmcgrawphoto
IV. Catering
A. Live Oak on Howe
B. Coastal Catering and Events
C. ART Catering
A. Diamond Food Enterprises
D. Thyme Savor
E. MOI
V. Florals
A. Wild by Nature
B. Brunswick Town Florist
C. Designs by Dillon
D. Design Perfection
E. Eco Chic Blossoms
VI. Video
A. Digital Wunderland
B. Eliflo
C. KMI Photography
D. Light Cannon Films
E. Blueberry Creative
F. The Story Creative
VII. DJ
A. Shoresound Productions
B. DJ Butch Barnes
C. Regal Events DJ
VIII. Bands
A. Perfect Blend Trio
B. VocalPoint Jazz
C. Other bands recommendations based on style available upon request
IX. Hair & Makeup
A. Watertown Hair – Kyle Bramm
B. Southport Beauty Bar
C. Adrianne Lugo
D. Olivia Hood
E. Las Olas
F. Brooke Holden
G. Ambiance Salon & Bridal Suite
H. Meraki Beauty
I. Danielle Forte
X. Bakers
A. The Confectionary
B. Nonnie’s Baking Co
C. Island Times Cafe
D. One Belle Bakery
E. Imaginary Cakes
XI. Officiants
A. Clay Weed (910) 477-2398
B. LeeAnne Politis (910) 279-4552
C. Penelope Morningstar (910) 232- 4839
D. Gina Essey (910) 233-8817