Weddings & Events

Welcome to Ocracoke United Methodist Church!  

We are so happy that you are considering us for your special event! We are located in the village of Ocracoke on Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  

We have two facilities that are available for usage. Our Recreation Hall that is perfect for family gatherings and meals; and our newly renovated Church building and historic sanctuary!  

Below are all relevant prices, guidelines, and reservation form for booking our facility.

Ocracoke UMC Prices for 2025  

Refundable deposit: $200

Fee for Main Building: $400  

Fee for Recreation Hall: $200 

Fee for Both Buildings: $500  

Cleaning Fee: $150  

Total Fee for Main Building after refunded deposit: $550 

Total Fee for both buildings after refunded deposit: $650 

 *Refundable deposit secures reservation, once approved by church staff. Remaining balance is due one month prior to the event.*

OUMC Facility Rules for Weddings  

• No Guns, Knifes, or explosives are allowed onto OUMC Properties. 

• No Sparklers, firecrackers, or fireworks are to be used on  OUMC Properties.  

• No alcoholic Beverages are allowed on the premises  

Day of Event:  

• Reservation holders are allowed onto the property starting at 8:00am the day of the event to start setting up decorations.  

• Decorations may be delivered early to the church with prior written authorization of a church representative. 

• Pews may not be moved or adjusted. 

• We ask that no decorations are attached to the walls of the church.  

• The moving of any church items must be done with prior written or verbal authorization from a church representative. 

• Upon completion of day, we ask that all decorations and attendees find their way to proper accommodations no later than 11:00p. 

• We do have limited tables and chairs available for use during your event. We ask that you return them to where you found them upon completion of your event. 

Rehearsals:  

• We know that it is common practice to hold rehearsals the day before a wedding and we welcome that practice!  

• We ask that you notify the pastor of OUMC or the Trustee Chair at least 1 week before the day you hope to have the rehearsal of times so that cleaning and other church business can be scheduled around your rehearsal. Last minute requests may be difficult to honor, so please plan accordingly and communicate requests as early as possible.