Now that we’re well into September, it’s time to stop dwelling on the spring and summer months past and instead get properly and officially excited about Fall and the promise of cooler months, changing leaves and all our favorite holidays! What better way to get in the autumnal spirit than with another fabulous Whitebox Weddings photo spread? The chocolate browns, spice reds and warm chartreuses of Caroline + Matt’s North Carolina wedding at the Barn at Fearrington are perfectly seasonal and deliciously warm and inviting. Rustic fiddle ferns and bright hypericum gave the bride’s lush bouquet from Mary Stevens at Fearrington Farms a fresh, hand-picked look while pinecone accents and detailing added a natural, homey feel to the ceremony and reception. We especially love that Caroline wore a timeless Melissa Sweet gown she had picked out nearly ten years before her wedding. (Talk about just knowing when you’ve found the dress!) Want to see this darling couple’s cozy barn reception? Check back soon!
How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. We met at an online dating service! Both of us were a little reluctant to try it at first. Thank goodness we did, because we never would have met otherwise! We chatted for a few weeks online and then he FINALLY asked for my phone number, but didn’t call for a week! We met very soon after that and the rest is history!
What was the design inspiration for your wedding invitation? We wanted to create a holiday spirit without being completely “Christmas”. We loved the pinecone motif and thought the chocolate and chartreuse color scheme was perfect for the season.
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: I found my wedding dress ten years ago. I was in Atlanta and ventured into Melissa Sweet’s bridal shop, which was in a little house at the time. I saw my dress and immediately knew it was the one. I was just waiting for the perfect man to wear it for!
Describe your wedding flowers: Gorgeous! My meeting with our florist, Mary, was so much fun. She let me wander through the flowers in the shop, mixing a color scheme that I liked. I asked her to create a bouquet that was unstructured and looked freshly-picked. The final product was perfect. My bouquet was one of my very favorite details of the day. It was a mix of deep reds and bright greens. I especially loved the fiddle ferns and hypericum berries.
Excited for Fall yet? Check back soon to see Part II of Caroline + Matt’s seasonal wedding!
Who are these two people?!?! They are beautiful!