FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding holding your wedding/event on the property.  If you have additional questions or are ready to reserve your date, please contact Kemberly Sawyer, Whalehead's Promotions & Event Coordinator.

How do I book an event/wedding at The Whalehead?

Am I required to have a wedding date chosen before I can inquire about weddings/events?

How much does it cost to rent the lawns at Whalehead?

When is payment due for my wedding date?

Is smoking allowed at my wedding?

Can my rental company pick up items the morning after my event?

Can I have alcohol at my event?

Is there space available inside The Whalehead for use for events/weddings?

Can more than one wedding/event occur at the Historic Corolla Park on the same day?

Are there restrooms available for our guests?

There are spacious public restrooms cleaned daily near the Currituck Lighthouse. The distance from the North Lawn to the restrooms is .25 mile. The distance from the Point Lawn to the restroom is .31 miles. The distance from the restrooms to the South Lawn is .18 miles. See map for locations  

Is there another alternative to the public restrooms for my guests?

How many hours are included in the rental of a lawn?

Are we allowed to drive on the lawn?

What is a Day-of Event Coordinator and why can’t it be someone in my family?

Do you have preferred vendors?

What happens if I hire a vendor that is not permitted to do business on the property due to not following the regulations?

What is the best way for my guests to get from the parking lot to the ceremony and reception lawns?

What about all the people walking around the park?

There are a lot of geese and droppings around. Who cleans that up?

Are fireworks permitted in the Historic Corolla Park?

How is the park lit at night?

Is there power available on the lawns?

Are rehearsals allowed the day before my wedding?

My rental company wants to set-up our tent the day before our wedding and breakdown the day after. Is there an additional charge to do this?

Why must I purchase liability insurance for my event?

What local lodging is available?

What, if any, restrictions apply to wedding decorations?

Is my caterer required to have a tent to cook on site?

Are there any additional expenses that I need to budget to adhere to the requirements of the Historic Corolla Park rules and regulations?