If you're considering an outdoor wedding in North Carolina, there is no better place than the Beach. Without spending a fortune, your dream can be a reality.

The beaches of North Carolina are some of the most beautiful in the world. With some of last remaining pristine beaches, untouched by development and protected by the National Park Services, you can't select a more memorable location to get married. The good news is, it can be done for next to nothing with some facilities costing under two hundred dollars.
The Legal Lowdown

In North Carolina, court-appointed magistrates perform wedding services. A magistrate's fee for performing a ceremony is $10. You must obtain a marriage license, which are issued by the registrar of deeds in any county. Both applicants must have a photo ID and proof of Social Security Number. If you've been divorced, you have to show proof of that too. The license will cost $50 and is valid for up to 60 days. There is no physical, blood test or waiting period required.
The Best Beaches for Affordable Weddings

A good percentage of the beaches in the Outer Banks of North Carolina are controlled and maintained by the National Park Service. The fee for using Park Service land is $100. You will have to keep the wedding plans simple, as balloons, excessive flowers, arbors, chairs and tents are not allowed.

However, many of the National Park Service properties have gazebos or piers and a they all offer amazing natural decoration with pristine aquamarine water, beautiful shorelines and in some instances historical amenities like a beautiful lighthouse for a backdrop. On most islands in the Outer Banks, wild ponies roam freely and are social enough with tourist that you can get within a few hundred feet of them for photo opportunities. For information, contact the National Park Service at (252) 473-2111.

Cape Lookout National Seashore, which offers one of the most beautiful historical lighthouses in existence, is a secluded island just a few minutes by ferry from Carteret County. Though all the ferry captains are licensed through the county, they are privately owned and arrangements can be made for special trips and after hours voyages.