So many people played a part in making our day so incredibly special and we wanted to be able to publicly thank them for their talents and love that they payed forward. To have grown up in such a small town and to be married there, there sure are some big talent and hidden gems that everyone needs to know about if you are going to be having a wedding, a party, or any kind of life milestone.
Photographer: SNAP by ANG
Angelia Shepherd is a fabulous photographer who is just an absolute blast to be around! She takes the time to get to know you and your family to be sure that your pictures turn out exactly how you imagined. She also has a wonderful crew that she brings with her to your wedding so that every moment can be captured. Ang did our engagement pictures, our bridal shots, and all of our wedding day coverage. I would recommend her 100% to anyone looking for a fun and professional photographer. And she does not only do weddings. She also photographs babies, families, and grads just to name a few. You can check out her Facebook page here, and her website here.
Event Coordinator: Kaitlin Carpenter at Bella Bliss Events
I knew Kaitlin in high school when we played softball together, and when I was the manager of the basketball team that she played on. Kaitlin is also a fellow NC State Wolfpack Alumni who loves a good sporting event. She is sweet new mama, and also runs a top-notch event coordinating and design business. Kaitlin was our day-of wedding coordinator and she did such a fantastic job. I felt completely relaxed the entire day of the wedding because I knew that Kaitlin had everything under control. She met with us multiple times in advance to go over all of the details and she was very organized. Kaitlin is not limited to day of coordinating however. She can also plan and design your entire wedding if that is what you are wanting. Her newest and coolest endeavor though are her custom made party boxes. I am patiently waiting for an excuse to call her up and order one of these boxes. Seriously y'all, they are amazing. Go check out her Facebook page here, and her business website here.
Florist: Four Gals and A Florist
I am not the biggest fan of flowers. I just never have been and I am not sure why. So when my mom and started talking about what kind of flowers I wanted to have in the wedding I was completely lost. The women at Four Gals and A Florist were recommend to us by my sister-in-law and they were such a blessing to have in our corner. They were able to see our vision and give us recommendations based on the time of year that we were getting married. They also were creative and made our flowers unique to our taste. The day that our bridal shots were being taken, the flower truck broke down on the side of the interstate and my flowers were just not going to make it to the photo shoot on time. Four Gals and A Florist drove to the truck, picked up the flowers, and hand delivered them to us so that we could still have our bridal photos turn out perfect. They are the perfect florist for any occasion. Check out their Facebook page here, and their business page here.
Videographer: Divine Treasures Wedding Cinematography
One of the things that Chase and I really wanted for our wedding day was a video to remember it by. We wanted to be able to live in the moment of love and happiness for many years to come. Divine Treasures was the perfect for us. They are professional, discrete at getting the best shots without being the star of the show, and abundantly creative. I know know without a doubt that our wedding video will be a keepsake that we share with our family and friends for many many years to come. If you want to see some samples of their work you should definitely check out their Facebook page here, and their business page here.
Venue: Blue Ridge Dinner Theater
Since Chase and I decided to get married in the middle of the mountain winter, our options for venues were limited. Most people just have their wedding receptions outside since the warmer mountain days are so beautiful. We looked around a few options and just did not find the right fit for our wedding vision until we checked out Blue Ridge Dinner Theater. The space is HUGE, and they allow you to have a whole entire week before your wedding to decorate the space however you want to. We were able make our reception just how we envisioned and it was perfect. The catering is also included in the venue space, which makes the deal even more worth it. Speaking of food, they offer southern comfort food with is our favorite. I just loved that on my wedding day I was able to have biscuits and chicken and lemonade. They have a DJ available, or you can bring in your own depending on what kind of atmosphere that you want. Go see what they have to offer by looking at their Facebook page here, and their business page here.
Cake Designer: Hallmark Cakes
Our cake designer was also recommended to us by my sister-in-law. While Hallmark Cakes certainly makes cakes that are "normal" flavored, they also offer many off-beat and creative options. Chase and I wanted to be creative with our wedding cake and were more than willing to take some chances. Hallmark Cakes is based out of a home, and the professional and personal treatment that is given to clients is outstanding. You are able to taste many different options, and look at many different designs to make sure that your wedding cake is just right for you. Chase and I ended up deciding to have three different cake flavors (lemon blueberry, lemon creme, and chocolate raspberry) and to have a square polka dotted wedding cake. Hallmark Cakes was able to make our vision look vintage and elegant and simply perfect. They also were able to do our groom's cake for the rehearsal dinner. Since Chase and I are both NC State grads, they were able to make us a Mr. Wolf head sheet cake. It was beautiful and just what we asked for. Check them out on Facebook here, and on their business page here.
Hair/Nails/Make-up: Becky & Company
I don't get my hair cut very often. Once, maybe twice a year. I also do not live in my hometown anymore so I did not have a hairstylist lined up in my mind for the wedding. There is a cute little boutique in town though that offers hair, nails, make-up, and shopping all in one place. It is where I had my hair done for both years that I went to prom, and I knew some of the hair dressers really well. The girls at Becky's are out of this world. They make your day so special, and they are there to make you and your wedding party beautiful. We all left the salon feeling pampered and ready for the wedding day. My nails looked great, my make-up was flawless, and my hair was what I had dreamed about since I was a little girl. Check out what they have to offer on their Facebook page here.
Well that is all for now! Seriously check these vendors out. They are all fabulous and are perfect to work with.
-S & C
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