Outdoor Wedding at Old Rock Quarry

Carrigan Farms in Mooreseville, NC

 brings Two Countries Together!

Ollie and Ioanna met as while they were both doing post graduate work at Duke: Oliver (Ollie) as a Postdoctoral Associate and Ioanna as a Visiting Assistant Professor. They were married at Carrigan Farms this spring with a group of their friends from all over the globe! A wonderful setting for a couple who loves the outdoors.

Many of their friends and family came complete with their tents to extend the wedding festivities into the weekend!

 

 

Buddhist-Christian Wedding 

So very honored to have been the co-officiant with three Buddhist Monks for this wedding!  As an Interfaith, Non Denominational Minister I  am privileged to officiate weddings for people of all faiths, creeds and races!  As I tell these couples: "the love you share can truly help to change the world".  The more we learn and respect our fellow man, the more we honor God - we are all God's children.

A New Event Venue with Quiet Elegance

I had the pleasure of visiting with Carol Goodwin, Proprietor, at Brakefield yesterday and was very impressed with the venue and Carol! Only open for a few months, Brakefield is fast becoming a most desirable wedding and event venue.  And for good reason!  The venue is strictly designed and managed as an event-only location - it is neither a private club nor clubhouse for the rest of Riverwalk - therefore you will be insured of having every attention paid to YOU and your event!

Front Entrance to Brakfield

I actually gasped when I entered the kitchen, as it's as beautifully decorated as the rest of the venue!

The Bride's Room

Carol designed and decorated Brakefield in muted tones of taupes and subtle accent colors of rich peaches, teals, mint and green.  The feel is luxe with a touch of Victorian Southern Charm and Modern Saavy!

Another view of the Bride's Room

The reception area - complete with built-in dance floor

The reception/party ballroom is designed for maximum partay! 100-120 guests fit comfortably for either a buffet or plated dinner, a few more for cocktail style.  There is a built-in dance floor and designated spaces for DJ and/or live music and entertainment.  Carol thought of every nuance that will make your event run smoothly.

To book your next event or for more information, call Carol at: 1 (803) 324-3400

A Barn Wedding with a Rustic Theme

at The NS Alexander Homestead

Congratulations to

Mr. and Mrs. Keith and Megan Stabasefski, husband and wife!

  7-6-12

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Megan and Keith planned a unique celebration at this historic home in Charlotte, NC with bales of hay under a tree canopy outside before joining their guests at the Reception inside the beautifully decorated barn.   

Instead of the traditional "Sand Ceremony", they chose to use earth from the North and South, to honor their "Yankee" and "Southern Belle" heritage.  Mason jars were used  as containers, and they were placed upon a barrel, along with the commemorative candle. Here is the actual ceremony piece:

Unity Ceremony

"Megan and Keith, you have just sealed your relationship by the giving and receiving of rings and this represents a relationship pledge between two people who agree that they will commit themselves to one another throughout their lives.. The two containers, one with the earth of the North and the other with the red clay of the South – represent your individual backgrounds - all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be as an individual.

Each one holds its own unique beauty, strength, and character. They can stand on their own and be whole, without the need of anything else. When the two are blended together they represent an entirely new and extraordinary love relationship. Each bit or earth brings to the mixture a lasting beauty that forever enriches the combination.

Meagan and Keith, would you now blend the earth together symbolizing the uniting of your lives into one?

Just as these bits of earth can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so too may your marriage be.

 

This is the before reception Gift Table - all pictures of the couple were covered in brown paper to be unveiled after the outdoor cocktail hour:

Before Guests arrive for Reception

As guests entered the Reception, they were treated to pictures from both an electric frame and framed pictures on easels

 The Cake Designer, Dominica of Nona's Sweets 

taking a picture of her inventive creation!

  Nona's Sweets

 Thank you, Megan and Keith for the honor of officiating your wedding - 

May your days be filled with every blessing and joy!!

In Celebration

 Of The Marriage

Between

Elizabeth Morgan Morris

And

Nicholas James Wilson

May 18, 2012

8:00 PM

Pine Island Country Club, Charlotte, NC

Runner lovingly made by a friend of the bride - great idea - use a sturdy spray-on adhesive and then scatter the rose petals directly onto the runner - let dry - roll up - and voila!  You have a customized runner.

An evening wedding at Pine Island Country Club.  The top photograph is courtesy of Chris Marsh/Photoplay - the others I took with my iPhone.  I loved how the couple planned a tented ceremony with tiny lights, shades of rose and blush and scattered hanging lanterns and crystals around the draped tent - a dramatic sunset ceremony!

   A Festive and Colorful June Wedding!

Maria Ximena and David Sussman's wedding

 at The Van Landingham Estate, Charlotte, NC.  

Chris Marsh, photographer, took some amazing pictures of this colorful summer wedding:

Maria Ximena, David and I had a heart-felt moment as they exchanged rings...

Cake by the Wow Factor

Wedding Planner: Michelle Kidd 

of Vida

Decor included festive colors of turquoise, white and citrus accents - Beautiful!