Colleen and Brian

Unfortunately, we have been notified by Pinehurst Resort that due to the holiday weekend and events in the Village, the Resort is sold out. 

If you have not already booked your accommodations, below are a few options to consider. Should you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Colleen (okane.colleenmarie@gmail.com or 937.307.5480). 

The Magnolia Inn  (5 minute drive to the ceremony and 3 minute drive to the reception

Pine Crest Inn (3 minute drive to the ceremony and 4 minute drive to the reception)

Homewood Suites Olmstead Village (4 minute drive to the ceremony and 5 minute drive to the reception)

Springhill Suites Pinehurst-Southern Pines (7 minute drive to the ceremony and 8 minute drive to the reception)

The Jefferson Inn (12 minute drive to the ceremony and 13 minute drive to the reception)

Additionally, VRBO and AirBnB provide some great options in the Village of Pinehurst. 

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Pinehurst says the most convenient way to fly into Pinehurst is via Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). The resort offers Airport Shuttle Service to RDU available during peak hours.

Top of the hour Pick Up at RDU:
7 a.m. to 9 p.m. – $94 per person one-way

Top of the hour Departure from The Carolina Hotel:
5 a.m. to 7 p.m. – $94 per person one-way

Airport Shuttle Policy:
Top-of-the-hour Airport Shuttle Service operates on a reservation basis only during peak hours indicated. Private airport transportation is available during off-peak hours. Please provide 48 hours advance notice to guarantee a reservation. Full rate applies to day-of-travel cancellations or no-shows.

If your arrival is delayed, please call 910.235.8465 to check availability of service for your new arrival time. If we do not have service available to coincide with your new arrival time, at your request, we will provide names and phone numbers of other services that provide transportation from RDU to Pinehurst Resort. All charges associated with delays, including but not limited to cancellations, no shows, airport shuttle changes or alternate transportation service, are at the expense of the traveler.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
While Pinehurst does not provide shuttle services from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), it is roughly as far away from Pinehurst Resort as the Raleigh Durham Airport.

Driving from CLT to Pinehurst is about a 1.5 hour drive.

For information on traveling to Pinehurst by car, check out the link below for directions specific to where you will be traveling from.

Driving Directions to Pinehurst

Do you like golfing? If so, playing a round at "The Home of American Golf" is a must! 

ARRIVING EARLY?

If you will be arriving early, we will be making multiple tee times for Friday morning / early afternoon.

Contact Colleen if you are interested in golfing on Friday as she will be coordinating with our contact at the Resort and will add you to the list of golfers for Friday.

STAYING LATE? 

If you're planning to enjoy your Labor Day weekend by staying after the wedding festivities, individual Golfers may reserve tee times by dialing 1-800-its-golf and press option 3. Wedding guests may make these tee times sixty days in advance for courses No.1 and No. 3-8. Course No. 2 can be reserved thirty day in advance.

QUESTIONS?

Don't hesitate to reach out to Colleen if you have any questions about golfing. 

From the gourmet Southern flavors of the Four-Diamond 1895 Grille to the casual atmosphere of the Ryder Cup Lounge, dining options at Pinehurst include something for every taste.

ABOUT OUR CEREMONY AND RECEPTION

What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

The dress code for our wedding is semi-formal/cocktail attire. Ladies should wear cocktail dresses, and the gentlemen should wear a dark suit and tie or a sports coat.

Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

The ceremony will be taking place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst (300 Dundee Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374) and is the only wedding event not on Pinehurst Resort’s Property.

Our reception will be taking place in the Donald Ross room of Pinehurst Resort’s Clubhouse (1 Carolina Vista Dr., Pinehurst, NC 28374).

Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

Our ceremony will be indoors, cocktail hour will be outdoors on the veranda of the Donald Ross Room, followed by our reception which will be indoors.

Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served at our cocktail hour, followed by dinner at the reception. Dinner will be seated, and you will have your choice between New York strip steak, salmon, and mushroom risotto.

Will there be any vegan/vegetarian/gluten free/special diet options?

We will have a vegetarian option at the reception. Should you have any allergies, please note them on the back of your response card.

When is the RSVP deadline? Do I need to mail back my RSVP, or can I do it online?

The deadline to RSVP is July 24. You may RSVP on our website, but please ensure you send in your response card so we know what you would like for dinner.

What should I do if I can’t make it?

You will be missed! If you can’t make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” so we can plan accordingly.

ABOUT TRANSPORTATION

How do I get to the venue?

Transportation will not be provided from resort properties to the ceremony and is just a short 5-minute drive away.

However, transportation will be provided from any of the resort properties to the cocktail hour / reception and following the reception to the after-hours.

Where should guests park? Is parking free?

Free parking is available at all Resort properties, as well as the church. Both The Carolina and The Holly Inn offer complimentary valet.

Will transportation be provided between to/from the hotel?

During the entirety of your stay at Pinehurst Resort properties, transportation will be provided by the Resort between any Resort properties and the Village of Pinehurst. All you will need to do is tell a Pinehurst Resort employee that you are ready for the shuttle and they will call for the shuttle.

The only exception to transportation being provided is to and from the ceremony.

ABOUT OUR WEDDING WEEKEND AND TIMELINE

What time should I arrive at the ceremony and reception?

Our ceremony will start promptly at 1pm, so please arrive in be in your seats 10 minutes before the top of the hour.

Feel free to arrive at the cocktail reception at your leisure after 5pm, the reception will begin at 6pm.

What happens after the ceremony?

Due to the timing of the ceremony, there will be roughly a three-hour break between the conclusion of the ceremony and the beginning of the cocktail reception.

Upon arriving in Pinehurst, welcome bags will include some information on suggestions for enjoying the Resort and Village of Pinehurst during the break.

Are there other wedding events I can attend?

If you will be arriving early, there will be a group golfing The Cradle on Friday with tee times between noon and 1PM. Should you wish to join this group let Colleen know. If you would like to book another tee time during your stay, guests may make tee times sixty days in advance for courses No. 1 and No. 3-8. Course No. 2 can be reserved thirty days in advance. Call 1-800-487-4653 and press option 3 to book your tee time. Be sure to mention you are an unaccompanied guest of Brian Osborne and attending our wedding.

ABOUT PINEHURST RESORT AND ACCOMODATIONS

Do you have a hotel block for guests?

Pinehurst Resort is pleased is offer our guests the following discounted rates. Guests may choose their building location based on rate and room availability at time of reservation.

It is important to note these rooms are not held out of inventory as part of a block and the rates are only available until the resort has reached an occupancy level when discounted rooms are no longer offered, so we suggest booking your accommodations early.

Once discounted rooms are no longer available, guests may still be able to book a room at the prevailing resort rate until the resort is sold out.

Please consult the “Hotel and Travel Info” portion of our website for pricing, options, and how to book.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF PINEHURST

What will the weather be like this time of year?

Daily high temperatures range from 85°F to 77°F, rarely falling below 68°F or exceeding 92°F.

Daily low temperatures range from 67°F to 58°F, rarely falling below 46°F or exceeding 73°F.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Where are you registered?

We will not be registering for gifts; your presence is enough of a gift to us. Should you decide that you would like to give us a gift beyond attending our wedding, we ask that you consider making a donation to the Dan O’Kane Memorial Scholarship in honor of Colleen’s father who passed away in 2018 and whose presence will be missed at this joyous occasion. You can make a contribution here.

Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?

Yes, we encourage guests to post pictures on to their social media channels, our only request is that you tag each photo with our wedding hashtag #BOCO so we can keep track of all of your wonderful pictures!

I still have questions, what is the best way to contact you?

If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Colleen via email (okane.colleenmarie@gmail.com) or phone (937.307.5480).