Whalehead Wedding | Corolla, NC Outer Banks Wedding | Kendall & Ryan

If you’re planning an Outer Banks wedding and searching for a venue that blends history, waterfront beauty, and timeless charm, look no further than the Whalehead Club in Corolla, NC. Known for its iconic architecture and sweeping coastal views, Whalehead weddings are some of the most unforgettable celebrations on the East Coast.

Nestled in historic Corolla, the Whalehead Club offers stunning waterfront views of the Currituck Sound. Its wide lawns, historic mansion, and golden-hour sunsets make it one of the most sought-after OBX wedding venues. At Southern Hospitality Weddings & Events, we’ve been planning Outer Banks weddings for over a decade, and the Whalehead Club remains one of our favorite venues for couples dreaming of a coastal wedding that feels both elevated and deeply personal.

One of our most memorable celebrations here was Kendall & Ryan’s Corolla wedding, which perfectly captured the venue’s historic elegance while weaving in heartfelt, literary-inspired details. For Kendall & Ryan, this setting was the ideal backdrop to their coastal blue and yellow palette, blending effortlessly with the natural beauty of the water and the historic charm of the estate. The expansive lawns and iconic bridge make the Whalehead Club weddings ideal for romantic ceremonies, tented receptions, and joyful celebrations under the stars. Kendall & Ryan’s reception design leaned into the venue’s natural character, layering classic touches with organic floral arrangements that felt fresh, timeless, and deeply personal.

What made this Corolla wedding unforgettable wasn’t just the view — it was the way Kendall & Ryan infused their story into every moment, including many nods to Kendall’s love of writing & literature! Kendall got ready in the quaint Corolla bookstore, a perfectly charming way to start the day. Once at the reception, we kept that going with a Card Catalogue Seating Chart – guests found their tables by searching a custom-designed library card catalogue display, a playful and elegant escort card installation that guests adored – as well as table numbers made of old book pages!

The result was a day filled with meaning, joy, and beautiful details that reflected who they are as a couple — a hallmark of every Southern Hospitality wedding.

Kendall & Ryan’s Whalehead wedding proved that when you pair a breathtaking coastal venue with thoughtful, personalized design, the result is a celebration your guests will never forget. Whether you’re envisioning a black-tie coastal wedding, a destination wedding weekend in Corolla, or a joy-filled waterfront celebration, the Whalehead Club offers the perfect backdrop.

If you’re planning your own Outer Banks wedding and dreaming of a day that’s elegant, heartfelt, and uniquely you, we’d love to help bring it to life.