Coastal Events Coordinators was formed in 2003 by Outer Banks native Karen Nunemaker-Kelly. Karen has helped dozens of couples live out their dream of an Outer Banks wedding. Her attention to detail, combined with the natural beauty of the Outer Banks, provides couples with beautiful and stress-free weddings.

Coastal Events Coordinators specializes in weddings, but also provides planning services for family reunions and/or vacations, bridal showers and luncheons, holiday or anniversary parties, business meetings or corporate retreats. Let Coastal Events ease your stress and do that planning for you!

As head of membership and advertising sales for the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, Karen assisted with the planning for the monthly Business After Hours socials and the Annual Mariners Membership Drive. This enabled her to make contacts, which are now an integral part of her work with Coastal Events.

Although she started in advertising and membership sales with the Outer Banks Wedding Association, Karen now volunteers her time to help in the planning and execution of the Annual Outer Banks Wedding Weekend and Wedding Expo. This has given her the opportunity to build relationships with many of the vendors who also provide services for those planning a destination wedding on the Outer Banks.

Karen's community involvement and background in hospitality, make it a pleasure to serve visitors and locals alike.

On April 4, 2006, Karen and her husband Patrick welcomed their first child. Baby girl, Sara Kelly, came into this world with a head full of red hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile. She is a very happy baby and does something new each and every day that amazes us. Thank you to all of my 2006 brides for your patience while we have started on this journey.