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The Palmer Inn Estate in Barco, North Carolina

The Palmer Inn Estate dates back prior to 1889 and is rich in Currituck County history. This property is one of the “Land of the Wild Geese” finest landmarks.

Whether you are searching for a spectacular waterfront backdrop for a wedding, rehearsal dinner, welcome party, or post event brunch, this Inn has it all. Featuring a stunning main house and an adjacent honeymoon cottage, the estate has everything you need from lodging to a well appointed room for the bridal party to get ready.

It is conveniently located in between Virginia and the North Carolina Outer Banks, and offers expansive land for country walks while admiring the sound front views.

Bring your furry family member as the Palmer Inn Estate is pet friendly!

About the Venue

Key Facts

  • Eight Bedroom Inn
  • Main House 12 person capacity and 6 person cottage capacity
  • Main House and Cottage may be rented separately
  • Historic Currituck Estate
  • Expansive Waterfront Property
  • 20 minutes from the Virginia Border
  • 35 minutes from the North Carolina Outer Banks
  • Pet Friendly
  • Honeymoon Cottage with kitchen
  • Bridal Room with hair and makeup area with mirrors, lighting and swivel chairs
  • Rehearsal Dinners
  • Post Wedding Day Brunch

Location Wedding Packages

The 11th Hour Weddings and Events team is dedicated to creating a tailored experience personal to you and making sure every event is flawless and stress-free. We believe couples deserve prompt communication, a polished event space, and the utmost attention to detail.

Our custom packages are available to accommodate weddings of all sizes.

Each of our event packages include:

  • Private use of all Inn bedrooms, living areas, porches, deck, cottage, outside grounds
  • Use of grounds for 1 hour for a ceremony rehearsal the day prior to the wedding
  • Plenty of on-site parking.
  • Restroom facilities for events hosting up to 20 guests. For larger gatherings, you will need to rent a portable restroom. (We can assist with arranging this service.)
  • Optional use of dining room, upstairs deck, porch, or grounds for rehearsal dinner or welcome party (extra fees apply)
  • Optional use of dining room, upstairs deck, porch, or grounds for post wedding day brunch (extra fees apply)

Below you can find examples packages, all of which can be tailored to your exact requirements.

The Palmer Inn Estate Ceremony Only Package

Up to 20 people $3,949 plus tax (all packages can be custom designed)

Rental of Property and Event Fee cost is additional

Elopement Package Includes: 

  • Officiant with Ceremony Style of choice
  • Choice of Arch, Trellis or Moon Gate
  • Up to 20 Chairs
  • Choice of Arch, Aisle Decor and Signs
  • Live Violin or Guitar with choice of 5 Songs
  • Bouquet and Boutonniere
  • 1.5 hours of Custom photography including Copyrights of all High Resolution Images
  • Director with Timeline

For Additional Fee-

Additional Chairs / Additional Bouquets and Floral

The Palmer Inn Estate Micro Wedding Package

Up to 20 people $6,290 plus tax (all packages can be custom designed)

Rental of Property and Event Fee cost is additional

Micro Wedding Package Includes: 

  • Officiant with Ceremony Style of choice
  • Choice of Arch, Trellis or Moon Gate
  • Up to 20 Chairs
  • Choice of Arch, Arch and Aisle Decor, and Signs
  • Live Violin or Guitar with choice of 5 Songs
  • Bouquet and Boutonniere (additional floral may be purchased)
  • 1.5 hours of Custom photography including Copyrights of all High Resolution Images
  • Director with Timeline
  • Wooden Farm Tables with Runners OR Rounds Tables with Full Length White Linens and Runners
  • Choice of Centerpieces, Reception Decor, Sign and Easels, Cake, Cupcakes or Dessert Stands

For Additional Fee-

Additional Chairs, Tables, Decor / Additional Bouquets and Floral / Overhead Cafe Lighting / Reception Musician or DJ / Catering / Cake or Desserts

The Palmer Inn Estate Rental, Decor and Director Package

Up to 50 people $5,659 / Up to 75 people $6,558 / Up to 100 people $7,705  / Up to 125 $8,478  / Up to 150 people $9,351  (plus sales tax)

Rental of Property and Event Fee cost is additional

Rentals & Decor & Director Package Includes:

  • White Wood or Black Metal Moon Gate, Wooden Trellis, Driftwood Arch, or Large Cross with Ceremony Table 
  • Optional Silk Floral Spray, Pampas Grass Vases, Aisle Lanterns, Aisle Chair Decor from our inventory
  • White padded Chairs for Ceremony
  • Day of Director / Planner with Tastings, Vendor Meetings, Timeline, and Decorating Staff
  • Wooden or Round Dining Tables, Cocktail Tables with Linens and Chairs
  • Choice of Runner and Cloth Napkin Colors
  • Centerpieces of choice from our Inventory
  • Reception Decor, Signs, Easels

Add For Extra Cost:

  • Caterer / Baker
  • Fresh or Faux Bridal and Bridesmaids Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages and other Floral
  • Officiant / Photographer / Ceremony Music / DJ
  • Custom Place Settings
  • Overhead Cafe Lighting

The Palmer Inn Estate Complete Budget Package

Up to 50 people $8,534 / Up to 75 people $9,433  / Up to 100 people $10,580  / Up to 125 people $11,353 / Up to 150 people $12,826 (plus sales tax)

Rental of Property and Event Fee cost is additional

Complete Budget Package Includes: 

  • White Wood or Black Metal Moon Gate, Wooden Trellis, Driftwood Arch, or Large Cross with Ceremony Table 
  • Optional Silk Floral Spray, Pampas Grass Vases, Aisle Lanterns, Aisle Chair Decor from our inventory
  • White padded Chairs for Ceremony
  • Day of Director / Planner with Tastings, Vendor Meetings, Timeline, and Decorating Staff
  • Officiant with Ceremony Style of Choice
  • Live Violin or Guitar with choice of 5 songs for your Ceremony
  • Fresh or Faux Bridal Bouquet and Boutonniere 
  • Wooden or Round Dining Tables, Cocktail Tables with Linens and Chairs
  • Choice of Runner and Cloth Napkin Colors
  • Centerpieces of choice from our Inventory
  • Reception Decor, Signs, Easels
  • 4 Hours of Photography coverage including ownership of all hi resolution images to print your own

Add For Extra Cost:

  • Caterer / Baker
  • Fresh or Faux Bridesmaids Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages and other Floral
  • DJ / Custom Place Settings / Additional Photography coverage 
  • Overhead Cafe Lighting

The Palmer Inn Estate Complete Premium Package

Up to 50 people $10,784  / Up to 75 people $11,683 / Up to 100 people $12,830  / Up to 125 people $13,603 / Up to 150 people $15,076  (plus sales tax)

Rental of Property and Event Fee cost is additional

Complete Premium Package Includes: 

  • White Wood or Black Metal Moon Gate, Wooden Trellis, Driftwood Arch, or Large Cross with Ceremony Table 
  • Optional Silk Floral Spray, Pampas Grass Vases, Aisle Lanterns, Aisle Chair Decor from our inventory
  • White padded Chairs for Ceremony
  • Day of Director / Planner with Ceremony Rehearsal, Tastings, Vendor Meetings, Timeline, and Decorating Staff
  • Officiant with Ceremony Style of Choice
  • Live Violin or Guitar with choice of 5 songs for your Ceremony
  • Fresh or Faux Bridal Bouquet and Boutonniere 
  • Wooden or Round Dining Tables, Cocktail Tables with Linens and Chairs
  • Choice of Runner and Cloth Napkin Colors
  • Centerpieces of choice from our Inventory
  • Reception Decor, Signs, Easels
  • 8 Hours of Photography coverage including ownership of all high resolution images to print your own
  • DJ 5 Hours for background music and dancing

Add For Extra Cost:

  • Caterer / Baker
  • Fresh or Faux Bridesmaids Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages and other Floral
  • Custom Place Settings
  • Overhead Cafe Lighting

The History of The Palmer Inn Estate