Real Wedding Spotlight: Glamorous Fall Ceremony & Reception
Wedding at a Glance
Ceremony & Reception | 255 Guests | Plated Dinner | Choice Open Bar
Vendors
Photography: Joanna Sue Photography | Planning: A Swanky Affair | Caterer: Durham Catering Company | DJ: Vox DJ | Florist: Pine State Florist | Cake: Mad Hatter | Rentals: American Party Rental, Greenhouse Picker Sisters | Photobooth: Zim Zoom Photobooth | Entertainment: The Poetry Fox | Desssert: The Parlour, Handmade Ice Cream and More | Makeup Artist: Altered Image | Dress: Trebella Boutique | Groom’s Suit: Bernard’s Formalwear
Getting Ready
The small, yet thoughtful & effortlessly glamorous details of this day were amazing. This bride & all her bridesmaids got ready in our dressing suite, complete with champagne toasts & all the excited laughter for the day ahead.
Golden Garden Vows
As the perfect golden sunlight set over our cobblestone garden, friends & family of these two gathered to watch them share their love for one another. Deep red accents from the bridesmaids dresses & the timeless elegance of black suits & bow ties from the groom & groomsmen made this lovely ceremony even more gorgeous.
Details on Details
There was surely no shortage of charm at this wedding. Greenery hung from a long trellis above the newlyweds & their wedding party’s table, & their three-tier wedding cake sat atop a golden platter. With touches of warm reds & pinks, velvet table linens, & vintage lounge sets, the space was perfectly chic & set up for a roaring good time.
Show Some Style!
Table numbers are such a fun way to share little bits of your love: your travels, how you met, pictures, fun facts, or for this couple – fantasy worlds that appear in their favorite video games & movies.
Forever Starts Now
Some of our favorite wedding moments are after the “I Do’s,” where guests make their way to the bar & the newlyweds sneak off for a moment to soak it all in. Without any rush, knowing all your friends will be waiting patiently to keep celebrating your love, these moments are full of a sweetness that we wish we could just bottle up! I mean, just look at these two! That feeling was contagious – our ballroom during dinner was rich & bright with laughter & love.
In The Neighborhood
We are located in the cutest neighborhood, walking distance to some local favorites, including GRUB Durham – an old gas station turned Southern eatery & rooftop bar – where this couple took these adorable golden hour photos!
Introducing The New Mr. and Mrs.
When the newlyweds re-enter their own party, it’s always the best photo op! These two waltzed into the front room to join the tail end of cocktail hour before entering the ballroom for dinner & toasts.
Glitz & Glam
After a delightful dinner & toasts to the happy couple, everyone moved to the front room for cake, dancing, & more dancing. After sharing the first slice of cake, the bride & groom took to the dance floor. Soon enough, their friends & family joined & got to groovin’. As the night started to come to a close, everyone lined up in the courtyard, waving pink ribbons under sparkling lights. With a dip & a kiss, the newlyweds were off on their newest adventure of marriage!
Getting the Party Started
We love seeing the creative ways couples plan the transition from dinner to dancing. These two invited all their guests from the ballroom to the front room for a giant group photo, which casually turned into cake cutting, first dances, & opening up the dance floor.
