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Upon the windswept shores nestled in the Outer Banks awaits a haven for love's grandest chapter: The Sanderling. Not merely a wedding destination, but a tapestry woven with the timeless elegance of the South and the untamed charm of the coast. Located amidst the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, we offer a spectrum of captivating venues to accommodate your every desire. Begin your happily ever after at The Sanderling.

Pricing information

$22,000 average price
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Reception
$5,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,750 starting price
Bar service
$14 per person
These prices are available for the months of March through November.
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

3,750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Beach
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

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Reviews of Sanderling Resort

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The Sanderling is highly praised by reviewers for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful setting. Multiple coordinators ensured a seamless wedding experience, with Kathy standing out for her phenomenal care. The staff, including Kyle and Danielle, received high recommendations for their professionalism and attention to detail. Couples were thrilled with the stunning venue and the helpfulness of the staff in making their wedding day perfect, with guests raving about the food, service, and overall experience.

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The Sanderling is highly praised by reviewers for its exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful setting. Multiple coordinators ensured a seamless wedding experience, with Kathy standing out for her phenomenal care. The staff, including Kyle and Danielle, received high recommendations for their professionalism and attention to detail. Couples were thrilled with the stunning venue and the helpfulness of the staff in making their wedding day perfect, with guests raving about the food, service, and overall experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 203 reviews
Google
4.2/5 825 reviews
J
Julianne Sent on 04/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Off-Season Beach Wedding

We had our wedding on 3/26/22 and could not have asked for a better experience. Our ceremony was on the Event Lawn and the reception was in the Pavilion (about 55 guests total). In addition to the day being amazing for my husband and myself, our guests could not stop raving about the food, kind staff, and amazing sunset we had overlooking the sound. We rented Evans House to get ready the day of and most of our guests stayed right at the Sanderling. The spa was excellent for the girls' hair and make-up; my curls and veil even withstood the significant wind we had on our wedding day.

We initially booked back under the prior management and when Danielle took over we knew we were still in the best of hands. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and I recommend her to anyone. She is efficient, has great ideas, is professional, and understanding. The list of preferred vendors also made planning a breeze and every single one of them was great.

You will not regret having your wedding at the Sanderling! We wish we could go back and do it all over again.
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 05/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Venue

Beautiful resort! Kyle managed our event perfectly and made sure everything was to our complete satisfaction. The food was excellent, the service was top notch. Highly recommend!
Karen
Karen Sent on 11/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

We had our late October wedding at the Sanderling resort. We wanted to be at a nature-forward beach with all of our needs on one site. We rented four vacation homes as well as a couple of suites. We held our rehearsal dinner at Kimball’s Kitchen, our ceremony on the Observation Deck, reception at the event house, and after-partied every night at the Caffey House. Every onsite service was wonderful, from the cleaning to the salon to the catering. Despite changes in management while we were planning and some inevitable changes in staff that followed, there was not a single hiccup in their coordination. Every aspect of our weeklong event was perfect, thanks largely to the Sanderling staff and the incredible vendors on their “preferred list” of third party vendors. It’s hard to stop raving about the perfect food, location, and company that Sanderling provides. It is obvious that the staff there is passionate about what they do. Everyone’s efforts and the results of that are beyond what we hoped for. We are excited to go back to enjoy the facilities again as well as to see the new friends we made there during the wedding process.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

SOULone SOULone Wedding Bands

The Sanderling has it all for the perfect upscale beach wedding. My band has played at several events there and we are always amazed at how perfect the set up is. If you're looking to put your feet on the sand during your ceremony and be only footsteps away from a very comfortable, accommodating setting to entertain your guests, this is one of the best options for you on the Outer Banks. Also, not to mention, their wedding planners on staff are wonderful to work with. 5-stars!

Sugar Snap Events Sugar Snap Events Wedding Planners

The Sanderling.....what a perfect location for your special event! A beautiful property capturing the natural beauty of the Outer Banks, a team of dedicated and professional individuals who will work with you to bring all of the details together, and chefs that create delicious and eye catching delights that will leave you and your guests wanting more. We love them.

Holiday House Weddings and Events Holiday House Weddings and Events Wedding Florists

We love to work with Wendy and Jessica both are amazing to work with and are super professional. The Sanderling Resort and Spa are the dream event location on the OBX!!!

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Sanderling Resort frequently asked questions

Sanderling Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Sanderling Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Sanderling Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Sanderling Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Sanderling Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Sanderling Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Sanderling Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Sanderling Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Sanderling Resort is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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