Family Heirlooms Were the Perfect Accessories for This Southern Bride
The Bride and The Groom
Amanda and Zac wanted to design a wedding day that seamlessly brought together their families, incorporating each of their family’s backgrounds into their Big Day in a way that felt connected.
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Lively and Light Invitation Suite
Delicate, light leaves dotted Amanda and Zac’s invitation suite and paper details.
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A Special “Something Old” and Hidden “Something Blue”
The bride used a delicate white handkerchief handmade by the groom’s great grandmother. She also browed a little something blue from her eldest sister, a blue patch sewn and hidden inside her garter.
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Airy White Elegance
Amanda’s fairy tale dress was full of soft, lush layers and fit perfectly with her vision for a lighthearted, joyous day.
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Fresh Fall Garden Bouquet
A garden bouquet of eucalyptus, dahlias, roses, scabiosa, hydrangeas, and astilbe blended rich fall tones with light bridal blooms for a perfect fall focal point.
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Autumn-Inspired Ensembles
Amanda’s supporting ladies looked marvelous in their seasonal mauve gowns.
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Handsome Fall Frill
Deep purples and light greenery on the groomsmen's lapels perfectly complemented the ladies’ looks.
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Gentlemen in Gray
The boys looked dapper in light gray suits that offered the perfect backdrop to their dark fall boutonnieres.
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Whimsical and Wood-Inspired
Zac’s father crafted the couple’s chuppah himself, incorporating natural wood as a nod to Zac’s love of woodworking.
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Frame-Worthy Ketubah
The couple signed a stunning papercut ketubah , a traditional Jewish marriage contract, which they will display in their home.
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A Merging of Family Traditions
The couple designed a ceremony that effortlessly intertwined the most important traditions from both their families, with meaningful moments from both of their faiths.
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Outdoors in Early Fall
The two said “I do” at The Oaks at Salem in Raleigh, North Carolina and celebrated al fresco in a wonderfully crisp, early fall setting.
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White Blooms and Deep Hues
The couple’s fall palette came to life in their floral arrangements which featured a pinch of purple, deep reds, berries, and greenery all surrounded by wonderful white blooms.
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Romantic Head Table
The head table was draped in greenery and romantic buds.
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Metallics, Wood, and Fall Color
A nod to her soon-to-be husband’s love of woodworking, Amanda choose wooden table numbers surrounded by metallic votives and pretty, petite vases as the focal point for her guests’ tables.
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Sweet Buttercream
The couple’s elegant white wedding cake featured a delicate texture and a touch of florals.
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A Sparkling Send Off
The newlyweds walked away from a picture perfect evening surrounded by sparklers and smiles.
Cheers to the vendor team that brought this day to life:
Planning + Design - McLean Events
Florals - The English Garden
Rentals - Party Reflections + CE Rental
Venue - Oaks at Salem
Cake - Ashley Cakes
Paperie - Smitten on Paper / Wiregrass Weddings
Beauty - The Makeup Culture
Catering - The Garden on Milbrook
Gown - Hayley Paige
DJ - All Events DJ
Strings - Arioso Strings