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Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day, y’all! Since it’s a holiday, there’s significantly less for me to do today. Therefore, my top priority will be Pinterest. Is anyone else obsessed with this thing?? Sometimes I pin up to ten things before breakfast! Next on my pins? Today’s bride, Elise’s gorgeous veil and shiny vintage car. It’s perfect inspiration for my dreams of speeding off into the sunset with my future hubby as my veil billows gracefully in the wind. (In reality, my veil will probably tear out of my hair and spin wildly in the car like a loose plastic bag. Yikes. We’ll nix the veil for the grand exit, as most brides do.)

Thankfully, Elise + Matt did not have this problem. Elise looked graceful as ever as she said her “I do’s” to Matt. Her bridesmaids’ turquoise dresses were a pop of color in their bright church and the line of lush white flowers at the altar were an elegant addition to the space. Big thanks to Whitebox Weddings for sharing this with us!

Erin McLean gave us a few insider details about the wedding:

“Elise and Matt are a classic couple with great style and elegance. The bride is from North Carolina and when she and Matt got engaged in New York City, where they reside, she knew High Point Country Club was the perfect location for her wedding.

“I presented the couple with some design ideas to choose from. They chose to go with a peacock blue, shades of pink, and silver palette. The ‘maids wore cocktail length dresses and carried lush bouquets of peonies and garden roses in varying shades of pink. Elise carried a cream and ivory version for her bouquet. It was the perfect complement to her gorgeous gown.

“Matt and Elise read their personal vows in her family’s church in front of 350 of their family and friends. The altar was adorned with a white and cream floral runner that spanned the entire front of the church. It was highlighted by candlelight. It was a gorgeous complement to the bridesmaids colorful dresses and bouquets.”


Photographer: Whitebox Weddings // Planner: Erin McLean of Erin McLean Events // Reception Venue: Highpoint Country Club // Flowers: English Garden // Cake: Sweet Memories Bakery // Rentals: CE Rentals // Videography: Heart Stone Films // Band: In the Pocket

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nicoleyang Written with love by Nicole
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  1. avatar Naomi reply

    Wow this is beautiful! Great job, Erin! What an elegant affair!

  2. avatar Cyn reply

    Wow! Beautiful wedding! Love the colors – and such gorgeous images!

  3. avatar Kelli Taylor/Daniel Taylor Photography reply

    What gorgeous details. The floral wreaths are stunning and the colors are super pretty.

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Britt + Heath’s October wedding in North Carolina was a idyllic Southern dream for the bride. Playing on the colors blush and bashful (Steel Magnolias, y’all!), the couple planned a wedding that would be as sweet as the Carolina air. Britt fell in love with her Allure gown as soon as she tried it on. She then paired the lace beauty with killer accessories like her gold heels, feathery bouquet and an embroidered handkerchief that she inherited from her grandmother. The two said their vows at First Presbyterian Church before making off to the reception. Stay tuned for Part II, where Crystal Genes Photography shares even more of this glamorous day.

How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story. When I transferred from Florida State University to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, we met through mutual friends at a fraternity party. We were friends for a few years before we ever dated. We liked each other but the timing was always wrong, because one of us always had a boyfriend or girlfriend. The summer of 2010 we were like peas and carrots. We spent most of our time going to country concerts, playing corn hole and just having fun. After going to my cousin’s wedding weekend in Banner Elk, we realized we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. Funny how weddings will do that to you.
Describe the proposal. Murphy’s Law has a daily presence in our lives, and the proposal was no different. Heath planned to propose on a vacation we had planned for mid-December to celebrate my college graduation, but he couldn’t wait. He planned a romantic dinner at my favorite restaurant, and as usual, everything went wrong – but that’s what makes for the great stories and memories! The restaurant was supposed to reserve us a romantic table in the back by ourselves, but we ended up at the closest table to the door where all the traffic was. Our server ended up being a friend, so he spent a lot of the time at the table talking to us (obviously he didn’t know Heath was trying to propose). Heath rehashed his plan and as we were leaving, he walked me to the car and acted like he was opening the car door for me and got down on one knee and popped the question.
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Fairytale-like, romantic, perfect
In what month did you get married? October – perfect weather for this Carolina Girl!
How many guests attended your wedding? 150
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: I can’t pick just one, so we’ll name the top 3. My childhood friend, Colby sang Miranda Lambert’s “Makin Plans” for our first dance and Sara Evans’ “Always Be My Baby” for the mother/son, father/daughter dance. Having Colby sing made these moments even more special. My mom had a special appearance planned and surprised Heath and I with the Carolina Panther’s mascot, Sir Purr. Our first date was to a Panther’s game so it was only appropriate. Sir Purr had everyone going hog wild dancing all night!
What Southern details or traditions did you include in your celebration? What was Southern about your wedding? My grandmother had a beautiful collection of hankies, and when she passed away, I inherited all of them. I embroidered a personal note on each of them and gave one to my mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law and heath’s grandmothers on the morning of the wedding. I got my favorite one embroidered with our names and wedding date and wrapped it around my bouquet. The most Southern part was definitely the food. We served meatloaf, cornbread, fried chicken, crab fritters, sweet potato casserole and collard greens. We had Southern Belle cocktails with sweet tea vodka. Our wedding favors were corn muffins and jam and honey. I stayed up until four in the morning the day before the wedding with some girlfriends baking the muffins and making each favor basket. For the reception, I changed into my cowboy boots for the reception so I could dance.
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: Saying “yes” to the dress was the easiest part for me! I knew the style I was looking for (lace, with a sweetheart neckline) and as soon as I tried on the second dress, I didn’t want to take it off. After buying my dress, I played “dress-up” just for fun and tried on 20 more dresses! It’s one of those special memories I got to share with my momma that I will never forget.

Photographer: Crystal Genes Photography // Planner: A Plum Perfect Affair // Ceremony venue: First Presbyterian Church // Reception venue: The Hotel Concord // Florist: Reception flowers by Linda Alexander, and bouquets, boutonnières, alter arrangement and church wreaths by Chelish Moore Flowers // Wedding Cake Baker: Nona’s Sweets // Caterer: Union Street Bistro // Linens: Party Rentals Plus // Paper Products: A Plum Perfect Affair // Bride’s Dress: Allure via New York Bride and Groom // Bride’s Hair Accessories/Veil: Veil by Custom NY Bride and Groom, Fascinator from Etsy // Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka and vintage Laredo // Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jim Hjelm via NY Bride & Groom // Accessories: Grandmother’s Jewelry

nicoleyang Written with love by Nicole
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  1. avatar Madi reply

    It looks like Britt and Heath had their wedding party surrounding them and mixed on both sides instead of the traditional gals on left gents on right. Is that the case? How did that work? Neat idea!

    • avatar ana reply

      Madi: I got married at the same church in December and the coordinator gave me the option of putting my maid of honor beside me, his best man beside him, and then match up the rest of the bridesmaids and grooms, putting them in couples on either side of us. We opted against it because she made it sound confusing with a lot of crisscrossing getting on and off the alter.

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Molly + Ben worried about their guests becoming stressed over travel plans to their Christmastime wedding, but the December fete turned out to be a blessing! The wedding got guests in the Christmas spirit and we have to agree. Photographer Meredith Perdue captured the day beautifully. Gorgeous poinsettias and wreaths decorated the church and provided a romantic backdrop for Molly + Ben to say their vows. Molly made for a beautiful winter bride in Priscilla of Boston, but my favorite parts of her ensemble were the meaningful accessories. The pearl earrings she wore were a wedding gift from Ben, her lace veil was her mother’s and the handkerchief wrapped around Molly’s bouquet was made from the fabric of her mother’s wedding dress and embroidered in blue with the wedding dates of her parents and siblings. Doesn’t that make you love this wedding even more??


How did the two of you meet? Tell us your story.
We met about 5 years ago through mutual friends in college at Auburn University. Our friends kept trying to set us up and although we both had secret crushes on each other, we resisted our friends’ attempts. Finally, we ran into each other one night and hit it off. Shortly after that, Ben asked me on a casual coffee date and we have been together ever since!
Describe the proposal. Ben and I and our puppy Wilson went hiking at a state park outside of Nashville, where we live. Little did I know Ben had an engagement ring hidden in the tiny pocket in the lining of his bathing suit-a risky hiding spot considering we were in and out of the water all day! As we were hiking, we came across a really pretty waterfall and stopped to admire it. I sat down on a log petting Wilson as Ben stood at the edge of the overlook with his back toward me. I asked him a random question and he turned around and had a nervous look on his face. Without answering my question, neither of us remember now what my question was, he got down on one knee in front of me and started telling me how much he loved me and how he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me. He then held up the beautiful engagement ring and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes! We finished our hike and then returned to Nashville and had a cookout with a few of our close friends! It was a perfect day!
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Joyful, fun and Ben says, “laid back.” I say, “emotional.”
In what month did you get married? December
How many guests attended your wedding? A little under 200
Describe your wedding flowers: One of the perks of having a Christmas wedding was that the church was already decorated. We did add some candles down the aisle but other than that, we didn’t have to add much at all. There were gorgeous red poinsettias up front and wreaths on the doors of the church and in the windows. It went beautifully with our wedding colors of champagne, black and white. The reception flowers and our bouquets were mostly white with green berries and branches. We had a lot of candles too! There was a Christmas tree when you first walked in the reception venue and wreaths on the entrance doors and in the big window of the barn.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: It’s hard to choose just one, but we would probably say our reception venue, the Fairbarn. It is a big restored horse barn adorned with twinkle lights which we felt made it the perfect place for a Christmastime wedding. We loved that everyone was gathered together in one big room throughout the whole night.

Photographer: Meredith Perdue // Second Shooter: Graham Terhune // Planner: bride and bride’s mother // Ceremony venue: The Village Chapel // Reception venue: The Fairbarn // Florist: Aldenaye // Wedding Cake Baker: Sweet Fi’s Cakes // Caterer: Mark Elliot // Rentals: Richmond Rentals and Sales // Bride’s Dress: Priscilla of Boston, Vineyard Collection // Hair Stylist: The Spa at the Pinehurst Resort // Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Champagne dresses by Anna Elyse, black cocktail dresses were bridesmaids’ own.

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nicoleyang Written with love by Nicole
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  1. avatar Desiree reply

    Love it. :) After just finishing up with a holiday wedding this past weekend, I can understand this couples concern with planning a wedding so close to such a special holiday. However, holidays are about family and friends, appreciating one another, and celebrating, afterall! What a perfect way to do all that!! Also, I am loving the Anna Elyse bridesmaids dresses {they made an appearance on my ladies at my own wedding!} Love them in that gorgeous champagne color!!

    • avatar Emily reply

      Aren’t those bridesmaid dresses gorgeous? Some of the most chic I’ve ever seen!

    • avatar Desiree reply

      Emily: well, I know of someone’s wedding (ahem!) that Anna Elyse dresses might be perfect for! wink, wink! Emily, seriously though, the gowns are made in the USA, the customer service a la Rikki is well above par, and the options are endless…you should look into them! :) just sayin’

  2. avatar Krista {Bayside Bride} reply

    Absolutely love their robes in the first image! So bright and colorful!

  3. avatar Lauren reply

    I absolutely love those bridesmaid dresses! They are gorgeous and perfect with this stunning wedding!

  4. avatar Lindsay {LCVintage} reply

    Love that it feels Christmas, but isn’t too “Christmasy”. So pretty! I love, love the Bride’s dress.

  5. avatar Taylor reply

    those bridesmaids dresses are to die for! Unique, flattering, and chic…love it, and the wedding!

  6. avatar Molly reply

    Thank you for the gracious blog post! It brought back so many wonderful memories! xoxo!

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