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The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina

From 50 to 400 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Tae
Lindsay
Alexandra
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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove is a beautiful, waterfront open air venue that boasts 13,000 square feet - perfect for accommodating any size event! Our world class marina is the most unique and picturesque backdrop for your special day. With cool Outer Banks breezes flowing and unbeatable views, hosting an event at The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove is sure to be memorable! Relaxing on-site accommodation options are also available for your comfort and convenience.

The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina offers essential services and amenities for your event, including tables, chairs, a dance floor, and more. The staff will handle setup and breakdown, allowing you to focus on your day. Guests can enjoy drinks at the 30-foot granite bar, and the built-in stage is perfect for live bands or DJs. The venue’s team can also recommend local vendors to help customize your event.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 21 years in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Jesse & Tyler's wedding
Jesse & Tyler
157 photos
Jessica & Dylan's wedding
Jessica & Dylan
12 photos

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?

$3,000

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Boat/Yacht
Marina
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
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Reviews of The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina

Weddingwire
4.9/5 95 reviews
Google
4.7/5 7 reviews
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Allison Sent on 12/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Picture Perfect!

We fell in love with this venue here on Wedding Wire when we first looked. After that we compared everything back to it. They are great to work with. The pavilion inside with the ceiling lights and built-in bar is beautiful. Getting married on the docks and having the marina being the backdrop of all our pictures was absolutely perfect. They have a list of recommended vendors, but ensured us that we could any vendors we wanted without any issues. This venue is so easy to make it exactly what you are looking for. Also October is a great time there, just book early!
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Chelsie Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!

I loved working with Tammy to find our perfect venue! They offer a lot of flexibility with other vendors and decoration. It’s also nice to know you have an indoor option with the weather being so variable.
Tae
Tae D. Sent on 05/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

The Pavilion at Pirates Cove is truly a one of a kind venue. We had our May 2023 OBX wedding here and it was perfect. Tammy Tobin and her team go above and beyond to ensure you are set up for the perfect day. The venue itself is great because you can customize it however suits your needs, and the ceremony site overlooks the canal and boats. We loved everything about our wedding and are so glad we chose Pirates Cove Marina.
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Cayla Sent on 12/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Absolutely the best wedding venue in OBX! From day one contacting for information to fast forward two years later when we said I do! Tammy and her team are the most wonderful people and the venue is just incredible!
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Amanda Sent on 12/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

We chose the Pavilion at Pirates Cove after looking at other wedding venues in the area because of the affordability, the location, and how much space there was. The venue itself is beautiful and a blank canvas to add your own personal touch and that is what I enjoyed most. The Marina was the perfect background for our ceremony and our wedding photos. I couldn’t have chosen a better location to celebrate our special day.
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 05/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

5/14/22 Wedding

Pirates Cove Pavilion is where we had our cocktail hour and reception after our beach ceremony. It was the PERFECT venue. It is a massive space, has a stage, dance floor, bridal suite, large bar and of course the amazing view of boats/water. Tammy (point of contact) was spectacular! She is quick to respond to e-mails and was very flexible the week of our wedding. 10/10 Recommend Pirates Cove for your wedding!
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Erin Sent on 12/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Couldn’t ask for more

We got married on a Sunday in October and it was perfect in every way. We had a chance of rain that ended up holding off for us, but it was so nice knowing we could move inside for no additional cost if needed. Tammy was very very helpful during the entire planning process. She had great ideas for planning, and was more than welcome to share vendors with us. Cannot recommend pirates cove enough!!!
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Mary Sent on 10/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina

We couldn’t have been happier with the beautiful facility, helpful staff and perfect layout at Pirate’s Cove! We had everything we needed for a dreamy wedding weekend, and our photos reflected just how gorgeous the setting really is.
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue

The Pavilion at Pirates Cove is such a beautiful place to get married! The Pavilion holds a special place in our hearts and Tammy was awesome to work with. She allowed our day of coordinator Engaging Event and Renee Landry to set up the night before our wedding so we were able to get a sneak peek before our guest. We loved this venue since most venues we toured told us we HAD to pick from their recommended vendors but Tammy was happy with us picking our vendors. We cannot thank everyone at The Pavilion at Pirates Cove enough for all they did! Do not think twice when finding a venue because The Pavilion at Pirates Cove is a venue that especially at night is just breath taking!
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Alexandria Sent on 10/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

My husband and I got married August 21 2021.
The venue was absolutely gorgeous and everyone was so kind and helpful. Tammy was a dream to work with. She made everything go so smooth and she always responded so quickly. The set up was gorgeous. It was everything we wanted and so much more.
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Brooke Mayo Photography Brooke Mayo Photography Wedding Photographers

You can't beat saying "I Do!" by gorgeous fishing boats, roaming the docks and having your friends and family enjoy the salt air! The event space is huge and allows for tons of people or can be decorated to feel much more intimate so it's a win win for any size event!

An Outer Banks Affair An Outer Banks Affair Wedding Planners

One of my favorite venues on the Outer Banks. This venue is a blank slate. You can make your dream wedding com true here. The staff is fantastic and very professional!! Most beautiful bar anywhere and the view of the yachts make your pictures stunning and unique! Don't pass up this fantastic venue!!

Metro Rental Metro Rental Wedding Rentals

The Pavilion is a vast venue that can be transformed into three parts (ceremony, dining, dancing) by vendors in the area with the help of fabric and décor, or can make for one grand reception for the guest list that keeps on growing! Between the docked yachts and the lighted vaulted ceiling, the Marina has so much charm. We love partaking in events at the pavilion. Between allowing space for a catering tent when needed, ample parking, on site restrooms, and storage space, the site makes for an effortless vendor to venue transition. Highly recommend this venue!

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The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina frequently asked questions

The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Marina
  • Waterfront
The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Pavilion at Pirate's Cove Marina 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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