September 1, 2017

Blair + Danny, The Merrimon-Wynne House

Get ready for some major wedding heart-ache (the good kind!). I say this because every part of Blair and Danny’s beautiful Market Hall and Merrimon-Wynne House wedding will make you swoon. From Blair’s unique and trendy Vera Wang gown to the romantic garden party reception, you find yourself wishing you were a part of their magical day.

You can just feel the love between these new Raleigh-ites (the proof is in their first look). They seem have that special connection that is evident to anyone who is around them. Press play to see these two celebrate their marriage amongst wild florals and under wistful market lights.

Vendors: Planner: A Southern Soiree, Kelley Ann | Florist:  Meristem Floral | Photographer: Theo Milo Photography | Cake: Cinda’s Creative Cakes | Band: Voltage Brothers | Ceremony Music: Triangle String Quartet | Cocktail Hour Music: Matthew Kannon | Caterer: Snap Pea Catering | Wedding Gown: Vera Wang via Alexia’s | Bridesmaid’s Gowns: Amsale via Alexia’s | Make-Up: The Makeup Culture | Furniture, Chargers, & Bars: Cottage Luxe | Filmmaker: Twenty-One Films

June 14, 2017

Catherine & Ryan, The Lofts at Union Square

Catherine and Ryan went on a blind date eight years ago. Their wedding day is the culmination of two young individuals spending eight years growing, learning, laughing, overcoming, and, most importantly, loving. The joy that radiates from these two love-birds is infectious. From their first look at their church through the dancing at The Lofts at Union Square, I promise you will feel like you know them because you will find your self smiling at their happiness.

Vendors:  The Lofts at Union Square | Just Priceless | Planner: Jill Curione | Photographer: Amanda Castle Photography | DJ: Triad DJ & Events, Ryan | Cake: Edible Artistry | Filmmaker: Twenty-One Films

January 5, 2017

Emma & Matt: Duke Chapel

“Here is my little advice on what a successful marriage takes… and it takes that you fall in love very many times with the same person.”

Emma and Matt’s day was a range of emotions – from tear-jerking handwritten letters to laughter-inducing toasts, we dare you not to feel some of the same joy and excitement Emma & Matt felt on their wedding day. Not only are these two clearly in love with each other, it is also obvious they have become each others best friend. We loved Emma’s sassy humor and Matt’s thoughtfulness and love for football!

Vendors:
A Southern Soiree | Bay 7 by Angus Barn | Bella Joviality | Buttercream’s Bakeshop | Bunn DJ Company | CE Rental | Dave’s Classic Car Service | Duke University Chapel | EcoStyle | JAGG Photography | Watered Garden Florist

November 1, 2016

Erin & John Aaron: Melrose Knitting Mill

Your heart will melt instantly when you see the love Erin and John Aaron share with their daughter, Evlyn Mae. It is the beautiful center of this wedding day story and you can see how everyone in attendance is overjoyed to celebrate such a sweet family. The genuine happy tears during their vows and the giggly excitement during their couples footage will have you smiling from ear to ear. Erin and John Aaron’s first dance was set to Justin Timberlake’s Mirrors but then the record skipped and suddenly the whole wedding party was jammin’ to Tat It Up by DL4 and this set the tone for the whole evening. The smiles were big, the dance moves were legendary and what lives on is the happy ever after of a loving family.

Head over to A.J. Dunlap’s blog to see her beautiful images from their day.

Vendors:
A.J. Dunlap Photography, Ashley Cakes, Bunn DJ Company, Melrose Knitting Mill, Udeshi

August 9, 2016

Sarah & Travis: Downtown Raleigh

Sarah and Travis’s love story is the kind you see in movies. Their connection was so genuine and real that, to quote the maid of honor, “on their third date, Sarah said ‘I love you’ and Travis replied, ‘I’m going to marry you'”. Swoon! Sarah and Travis’s downtown Raleigh wedding was also a ceremony of a family coming together. Travis’s daughter, Avery, was grinning from ear to ear as she tried on Sarah’s heels, tossed rose petals down the isle, and spun like a princess during the reception. Also, an urban-chic downtown wedding would not be complete without the Raleigh Trolley!

Vendors: Azul Photography, Catering Works, Raleigh Trolley, Twenty-One Films, Soul Psychedelique, Whiskey & White Events