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  historic Recreation Hall that is perfect for family  gatherings and meals; and our newly renovated  

Church building with multiple classrooms and  spacious sanctuary!  

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

Ocracoke UMC Prices for 2024  

Refundable deposit: $200 USD  

Fee for Main Building: $400 USD  

Fee for Recreation Hall: $200 USD  

Fee for Both Buildings: $500 USD  

Cleaning Fee: $150 USD  

Total Fee for both buildings after refunded  deposit: $650 USD

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. 

• Pews may not be moved or adjusted. 

• We ask that no decorations are attached to the walls of the church.  • For questions regarding this, please contact the Trustee Chair. • 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 3 days 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.