White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast is a hotel destination wedding venue in Manteo, United States, hosting 28 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$25,000 (our estimate).
White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast
White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast is a historic coastal property in Manteo, where sea air and elegant interiors set the tone for outdoor ceremonies and non-denominational vows.
About White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast
White Doe Inn Bed & Breakfast is a historic coastal property in Manteo, where sea air and elegant interiors set the tone for outdoor ceremonies and non-denominational vows.
The inn offers wedding services directly, including in-house catering and a meeting and banquet space, and 14 room categories are available for your party, from a Room with 1 Queen Bed to a Deluxe King Suite that sleeps up to 4.
Accommodation is included in the wedding arrangements and a full buyout of the inn can be arranged, so the whole place belongs to your group.
No outside planner is required, and the team can be reached directly at +1 252-473-9851 to talk through packages.
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We had the pleasure of staying at the White Doe Inn this past weekend, and it exceeded every expectation. This beautiful historic property is full of timeless charm, elegance, and character, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 28 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 9 rooms
- Room types
- 14 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Religious ceremonies
- Non-denominational
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$125 to US$225 per headAisle estimate
- Nights the booking must cover
- 2 nights
- Included
- Rooms
House rules
- Planner required
- No
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ORF, 95 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan
Venue highlights
- Historic coastal inn on the Outer Banks with sea setting and outdoor ceremony option
- In-house catering, no external planner required
- Full-property buyout available, with accommodation included
- 14 room types, including a Deluxe King Suite for up to 4 guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ORF · about 1 h 35 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into ORF.
- Direct line
- (252) 473-9851
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we host the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are offered at the inn, which sits in a coastal, sea-side setting, and non-denominational ceremonies are accommodated.
Is catering handled by the venue?+
Yes, catering is in-house at White Doe Inn, and wedding services are offered directly by the property.
Can we book the whole inn for our wedding?+
Yes, a buyout is available, and accommodation is included as part of the wedding arrangements. There are 14 room types across the inn.
Do we need to hire a wedding planner?+
No. A planner is not required to hold your wedding here. Package details are published at whitedoeinn.com/obx-banks-wedding-venue, or call +1 252-473-9851.
What should we budget, and how do we get there?+
Pricing is quoted on a per-head basis; we estimate a total range of around USD 2,500 to 12,000 depending on your plans. The nearest airport is Norfolk (ORF), roughly 95 minutes away by road.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 28 guests
“White Doe Inn hosts intimate weddings, elopements, vow renewals, reunions, and retreats for up to 28 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerRooms: 9 rooms
“White Doe Inn has 9 individually appointed guest rooms and suites in a 1910 Queen Anne Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 14 listed
“Superior Suite with Spa Bath - Ground Floor”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“When you have the whole White Doe Inn, something magical happens.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Ceremonies can be held in our gardens, at the Manteo Waterfront, or on Nags Head beach.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyReligious ceremonies: Non-denominational
“Our non-denominational officiant works with you to create a service that reflects your relationship, your values, and your vision.”
Read the source for religious ceremoniesIn-house catering: Yes
“– Hors d’oeuvres and reception catering by our private chef”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan
“Chef Tonia thoughtfully designs each menu so that guests with dietary needs—whether gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan—will find their meal every bit as beautiful and satisfying as any other.””
Read the source for dietary optionsNights the booking must cover: 2 nights
“Two-night minimum stay required.”
Read the source for nights the booking must coverIncluded: Rooms
“All guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon refreshments, and concierge services.”
Read the source for includedPlanner required: No
“– Wedding coordinator from planning through your big day”
Read the source for planner requiredChildren: Yes
“Kids running between rooms.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Complimentary on-site parking is available for all guests.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception outdoors: Yes
“Receptions and cocktail-style celebrations can also take place in the gardens, with ample space for wining and dining with your loved ones.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Owners Dave & Tonia Roberts, invite you to experience our Outer Banks bed and breakfast, located in this quaint coastal village.”
Read the source for settingGardens: Yes
“Ceremonies can be held in our gardens, at the Manteo Waterfront, or on Nags Head beach.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“Our Victorian inn on Roanoke Island becomes your private sanctuary, where every moment—from the welcome dinner to the morning-after brunch—belongs entirely to you and your closest circle.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“– Wedding coordinator from planning through your big day”
Read the source for coordinator on the day