Hello all! It has been years since I got on here and it has been a great walk down memory lane. My business really took off several years back and I frankly could not keep up with this site. After almost 40 weddings and taking a longer than planned sabbatical, I am ready to take on a few clients for 2019/2020!
I look forward to connecting with you lovelies soon
xo
carrie
Pictures above are from when we were setting up. The Ballantyne Hotel’s event staff was impeccable!
Below are a couple pictures right before the ceremony and one during the ceremony which was held on the grounds.
Beautiful cake!
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. David Hoffman!
Hilary and Doug’s wedding was such a lovely combination of southern and rustic – there was so much thought put into every detail. Snipes Farm in Chapel Hill, NC was the perfect venue for their vision.
Below is one of our most favorite moments from Hilary & Doug’s wedding!
Happy planning to all of my 2013 Brides! What a beautiful year of weddings 2012 was…we took a month off in December and enjoyed reminiscing about our amazing couples, venues, vendors, and experiences throughout the year. I am so excited about 2013 and what we have on the books so far – venues such as the SC Aquarium in Charleston, The Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte, and The Stockroom in Raleigh to name a few!
Let me know how we can help make your wedding dreams come true this year!!
I posted about Pinterest about a year ago and have become even more obsessed with it since then 🙂 Check out my Wedding Inspiration and Bridesmaids boards for ideas! http://pinterest.com/carrielove49/
Stephanie Pulliam of Indigo Photography posted pictures from Jordan & Ben’s wedding on their blog a couple of weeks ago and I am so excited to share some with you!! Stephanie captured their wedding day and decor perfectly – the reception details were exquisite! Enjoy 🙂
To look directly at Indigo Photography’s blog, please visit – http://indigocharlotte.blogspot.com/2012/05/jordan-benhanover-park-vineyard-wedding.html
Jordan and Ben’s wedding was so detailed and perfect – I always drive by the exit for Yadkinville but have never actually been there – beautiful area of our beloved North Carolina. Wineries sprinkled every few miles – rolling hills – nice breeze – perfect wedding location. Jordan’s tribute to North Carolina with one of her themed food tables was such a lovely touch! A few of my “non-professional” pictures are below 🙂 Will share more of Indigo Photography later!
Vendors
Venue: Hanover Park Vineyard
Caterer: Meridian Restaurant in Winston-Salem
Photographer: Indigo Photography from Charlotte
Florist: Green Bee Floral
Coordinator: Relaxed Bride 🙂
My husband and I celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary yesterday! Such a wonderful time to reflect on our wedding day, the amazing last year together, and our bright future 🙂 It got me thinking about Anniversary traditions and thought I would share some gift ideas that represent the traditional first anniversary!
First Anniversary: Paper
I was born in North Carolina and raised in Virginia so I am upset with myself that I had never heard of this Southern wedding tradition! Research eludes to the fact that this tradition originated in Virginia – some say Tennessee. Regardless of the location, Southern folklore says that if you bury a bottle of bourbon at the site where the bride and groom are to be married, then it won’t rain on their wedding day. According to many believers, this must be done exactly one month before the wedding, the bottle must be completely full and it must be buried upside down in order for it to keep the rain away.
Image Credit: Photo Lady Love
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