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EDITOR’S LETTER FALL BRINGS all of my favorite holiday traditions: pecan pie baking, friendsgiving, and carving pumpkins. I look forward to sharing these special moments with my friends and family all year long. It’s funny to me how something you do every year has the ability to feel new each time. I’ve always thought that the most beautiful part of marriage is the opportunity to form a new life together filled with traditions, old and new.
Joining your life with someone else’s is very similar to building a house. You weather the storms together, rooted in your love and the traditions that you can build upon. You find joy from learning each other’s customs/traditions (like our Coffee Chat on pg. 27), you break down walls, and rebuild a whole new life together.
Whether you are celebrating your first year of marriage, like Zelle Wiggins on pg. 23, or getting ready to take the next big step together, I hope this issue will remind you that even when everything else may seem stripped away, tradition and the love you have for each other will always be there for you to rely on.
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OLD HOMESTEAD FARM Less than a stone’s throw from Wilmington, surrounded by 250-year-old trees and lush green fields, awaits a farm venue unlike any other. Situated on 105 acres, Old Homestead Farm has renovated their 4,300 square ft. horse barn so that you can have the wedding of your dreams!
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The transformative features of the barn give it the ability to host casual rustic events, as well as more traditionally formal weddings. Convenience is key at Old Homestead Farm and every amenity you might need is there for you. Attached to the barn, a fully furnished bridal suite is available for the bridal party, while a handsomely decorated groom’s suite across from the barn is the perfect place for the groomsmen to get ready. A covered pavilion and sprawling green fields (perfect for tenting) are all at your disposal, as well as ample onsite parking for all of your guests. “I’ve always felt like we were so blessed to live here,” Overby said. “It’s a beautiful property that needs to be shared.” ith the ability to accommodate up to 300 guests and the W option of also having your rehearsal dinner on the property, it’s no wonder the community is buzzing about Old Homestead Farm! Upon entering, you are greeted by stunning spruce walls and knotty pine ceilings that showcase the rustic charm of the repurposed barn. A large stone fireplace and spiral staircase that leads to a balcony overlooking the barn, lend a romantic touch. With options to customize your wedding to your tastes (including a horse drawn carriage that you can use for your grand entrance or romantic exit), owner Margaret Overby knows that the versatile nature of the venue is what makes it such a great space.
“It’s a farm venue that has the elegance to be whatever you can imagine.”
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Planning a wedding can make anyone feel a little tense. Now is the perfect time to relax and let your stress melt away at Coastal Massage and Spa. Whether you are interested in an engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, or a couples massage with your special someone, Coastal Massage and Spa can help you plan a custom spa experience as memorable as the occasion you’re celebrating! “We wanted to create a relaxing place to be with your friends and family leading up to your wedding and also have everything done for you; from champagne and food to spa services,” spa co-owner, Theresa, said. With their new location near Wrightsville Beach, co-owners
“We know that everyone has different budgets, so we have
Theresa Anne Stevens, Mariah Finegan, and Lindsey Bell
packages that can work for everyone; from foot soaks and chair
have not only expanded their square footage to accommodate
massages, to 30 and 60 minute massages and facials. You can
more guests, but they listened to what their customers want:
create your own package.” For a quick way to freshen up with
a relaxing space with treatments that will help you look and
your bride tribe after a long day at the beach, try Coastal Massage
feel your best leading up to your wedding. “We listened to the
and Spa’s Day Pass program. Unwind and enjoy full access to all
community and the people who were visiting Wilmington, and
the amenities: a eucalyptus steam room, cypress sauna, luxury
we turned around and created our Bridal Suite,” explained
locker rooms and showers, as well as the relaxation room. They
Theresa. Not only can the spa team provide personalized
also offer monthly massage and spa membership programs for
decorations and customizations (mimosa bar, anyone?),
those who want to pamper themselves long after they’ve said,
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5-6 MONTHS FROM WEDDING
2 WEEKS FROM WEDDING
Begin a stress-free regimen. Book yourself a massage every 4-6 weeks.
Relax together with a couple’s massage.
GET SERIOUS ABOUT SKIN CARE
Our Esthetician will plan your facial treatments and advise you on products for use at home.
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Get brows, bikini line, etc., waxed.
Schedule trial hair and makeup at Set Blowout Bar.
SPARKLE
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Consult with a brow specialist to see if your brows need to grow out or be reshaped. TEST-DRIVE
If you have never experienced intimate waxing, we strongly advise you to get your first bikini wax 60 days out.
Finish your skincare regimen with our Signature HydraFacial Treatment. GET BRILLIANT
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GET GLOWING
If you’re planning on doing a spray tan, this is the time to polish up. Go in for your pedicure and manicure at LV Nails.
Book a body scrub to start your bridal glow.
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Get your teeth professionally whitened at Renaissance Dentistry bride tribe. Get your girls and pamper yourselves in our Bridal Suite. R O SÉ A L L DAY
Enjoy a conditioning hair treatment at Set Blowout Bar. WE D D I N G DAY
Breathe. Smile! As Drew Barrymore says, “Happiness is the best makeup!”
Have a Bridal luncheon at Cruz. Tell them Theresa sent you. FOTC WEDDINGS
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Jeff Bryant, designer and o w n e r, p r o v i d e s a f e w suggestions on areas of your wedding to focus y o u r t i m e a n d m o n e y, i n s t e a d o f s p re a d i n g y o u r b u d g e t t h i n . Fro m f l o ra l s to ta bl e sca pe s, J ef f s hares his favorite ways to add i mpa ct wi th i nves tmen t.
1 h an gin g in s tall ati o n or gr e e n e ry wa l l I reco m m end g o ing fo r o ne high impac t piece. Wh et h er it is o v er t h e danc e f loor or h ea d t a ble, beh ind t h e ba nd or c ake table, yo ur g uest s a re sure t o be wowe d.
2 tall ar ran ge m en ts Ta ll f lo ra l a rra ng em ent s a re a great way t o crea t e int erest . Fo ur to six de signs sca t t ered t h ro ug h o ut yo ur spac e or one m a jo r fo ca l po int nea r t h e en tranc e will go a lo ng w a y. Yo u ca n keep it simple elsewhere w it h lo t s o f ca ndles a nd greener y.
3 u t ilize you r b o u q u ets Aft er t h e cerem o ny, bo uque ts make for bea ut iful cent erpieces. We like to provide co nt a iners t h a t co o rdina t e well with the o t h er deco r t o displa y t he bouque ts in v a rio us lo ca t io ns o r a s t a ble c ente r pie c es, w it h t h e a ddit io n o f a few c andle s.
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This first year of marriage has flown by and in some ways, it feels like we just got married yesterday, while in others, it seems like we’ve been doing this forever - and in the best possible way.
By the time Stephen and I said, “I do,” last August, we were approaching seven years of dating. We had already been through quite a few highs and lows of life together: college, graduation, the loss
of a beloved grandparent, finding and celebrating our first jobs, moving and settling into careers. On top of that, I opened my own business in September, so by month one of marriage, it seemed like we had been through it all.
Despite being together for quite some time, we took a more traditional route and chose not to live
Our wedding day
together until after we got married, so I’ll never forget how fun that first month was. Of course,
there’s always an adjustment when you add a roommate to the list, especially when it’s a guy, but we’ve found our rhythm for what makes our household work.
I got very lucky in the fact that my husband loves to joke around. I’m very much a type-A person
that lets the little things cause stress, and he has been the balancing factor in my life, especially in this last year. Even in those
moments when I get frustrated with Stephen (because let’s face it, we all get frustrated with our spouses from time to time), he ends up making me laugh and I’ve soon forgotten what upset me in the first place.
The biggest thing I can reflect on from our first year of marriage is that it’s so important to enjoy the blessing that is marriage. It is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day stress that can easily overcome us, but
life more fun than you could imagine.
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ASK AN EXPERT
Katie Lange, owner of Bubbly Events, is the woman behind some of Wilmington’s best-executed weddings. As a self-professed “overorganizer”, Katie has been in the wedding planning business long enough to know the effort it takes to put on a successful wedding weekend, which makes the advice she dispenses below, invaluable.
WH AT M A K E S WE D D I N G T R A D I T I O N S S O S P E C I A L C O M PA R E D T O O T H E R T R A D I T I O N S ? Every wedding is a unique celebration of a couple deciding to join their lives together. They’re exciting and feel like the beginning of something huge – and they are! However, they are also deeply rooted in traditions. Whether they are family heirlooms that are incorporated into the day, or a special reading done during the ceremony that has been read for generations, they are all ways to help your marriage start on a solid foundation of support. WH AT I N T E R E S T S YO U A B O U T WE D D I N G T R A D I T I O N S ? For my own wedding almost ten years ago, I became interested in the meaning behind traditions to see if I wanted to incorporate them into my own day. For my clients, I have had so much fun seeing the sentimental, and sometimes quirky, traditions weave their way into making their wedding uniquely theirs. For example, I was so worried about bad weather on my wedding day that I found an old Catholic tradition (or superstition!) that said I needed to place a statue of the Virgin Mary in my kitchen window. Many southerners believe that burying a bottle of bourbon before the big day holds the same influence.
W H AT A R E Y O U R FAV O R I T E W E D D I N G T R A D I T I O N S ? I think any wedding traditions that involve other people in your big day are really special. You can see what readings were done at your parent’s wedding and use them in yours. In big families, I love when all the cousins give the grandmother a special role to do at each wedding. I love when parents can pass down items from their wedding to use at their children’s weddings; they find a way to use their cake knives or part of an older wedding dress around the bouquet. WH AT A R E S O M E T R A D I T I O N S YO U A R E S E E I N G L E S S O F T H E S E D AY S ? I think people want to make their weddings more about how people feel and less about everything looking identical. Centerpieces can be different, bridesmaids don’t have to match, groomsmen don’t need boutonnieres. Couples are asking what makes the day feel special; how can they make people feel loved and valued which then leads to incorporating family traditions into their wedding and that is such a fun thing to help make happen. H O W C A N O U R R E A D E R S S TA R T T H E I R O W N T R A D I T I O N S ? As you’re diving into wedding planning and booking vendors, start having conversations with other generations about what their weddings were like. Ask them if they kept anything that you could add to your day. When buying items for your own day, buy nice quality items so that you can pass them down or share with people who are important to you later in life.
Need Bubbly Events to plan your wedding? Head to Katie’s website, bubblyeventsnc.com, to learn more!
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HO LIDAYS Written by Becky Sta rkey
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pa s t f i v e y ea rs (a nd gett i n g s i c k f or t h re e o f t h e m ) , w e ’ v e d e c i d e d to s ta y i n W i l mi ngto n, a p l a c e t h a t h a s s l ow l y b e c o m e ou r h om e . The f eel i ng a c c o m pa ny i n g t h i s s h i f t f ro m t r a d i t i o n i s e q u a l p a r t s ex c i tement a nd remo rs e . Wh i l e i t m a k e s m e w i s t f u l t o k n o w w e wo n’t dri v e up m y pa ren t ’s l on g c o u n t r y d r i v e w i t h g l i t t e r i n g l i g h t s gui di ng o ur pa th, we’re re a d y t o c re a t e a n e w h ol i d a y c e l e b r a t i on . Thi s y ea r wi l l be a n e x p e r i m e n t . We ’ v e m a n a g e d t o c on v i n c e bo th s ets o f pa rents to e x c h a n g e t h e m o u n t a i n s f o r a b e a c h s i d e ho l i da y, but whether we ’ l l b e h a v i n g a l a rg e C h r i s t m a s b re a k f a s t o r o peni ng gi f ts o n D ec e m b e r 2 4 t h , h a s y e t t o b e d e c i d e d .
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“ We sta rted a Ma ckenzie Child’s or na ment collectio n this pa st Christma s, w e purcha sed our first one w hile on a trip to NY C to celebra te our first ma rrie d Christma s. I ca n’t w a it to see our collection grow.”
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“ My fa mily ha s a lw a ys driven to the mounta ins for a holida y w eekend in November. We spend the w eekend ma king dinner together a nd ca tching up . At the end of the w eekend, w e go to our fa vorite tree fa r m a nd cut dow n our Christma s tree. Once I w a s ma rried, it beca me something tha t my husba nd looked forw a rd to sha ring w ith my fa mily a s w ell!”
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MAKE YOUR “SOMETHING OLD” INTO YOUR “SOMETHING NEW” ew elry is m o re t h a n just a co m bina t io n o f metals a nd g em st o nes. Jew elry ca n represent a personal m ilest o ne, a ch erish ed m em o ry, o r ca n be a hande d do w n keepsa ke fro m g enera t io n t o g eneration. If yo u ev er w a nt t o t a ke o ne o f t h ese belo v ed piec es a nd t urn it int o so m et h ing new, w h o sh ould you t rust w it h such a precio us t a sk? L o o k no fur the r t h a n L um ina Gem . S ince 2 009, L um ina Gem h a s pro v ided Wilm ing t o n, NC with a da z z ling a sso rt m ent o f jew elry, a s w ell a s co m plet e jew elr y store serv ices; fro m repa irs a nd a ppra isa ls, t o cust o m desig n s and a g em st o ne bro kera g e serv ice. N o w lo ca t ed w it h in H o me Again in Th e Fo rum , L um ina Gem prides it self no t o nly o n providing t h eir cust o m ers w it h a friendly a nd fun sh o pping exper ie nc e, but a lso o n h a v ing o v er 60 yea rs o f co m bined experienc e in all t h ing s jew elry. T h e fo under o f L um ina Gem , B ra d B a ss, pursue d h is pa ssio n fo r m et a l desig n a t Ea st C a ro lina Univ ersity and is a lso a g ra dua t e o f t h e Gem o lo g ica l I nst it ut e o f Am eric a. Wh et h er yo u w a nt t o upg ra de yo ur current eng a g eme nt r ing o r w a nt t o use a n h eirlo o m piece t o desig n so m et h ing e ntire ly o rig ina l, t h is lo ca l co a st a l co m pa ny w ill h elp yo u crea t e ex ac tly w h a t yo u w a nt . Tra nsfo rm ing a n o lder piece o f jew elr y into so m et h ing new is a s ea sy a s w a lking int o L um ina Gem and spea king w it h a n a sso cia t e. “Wh a t I h ea r m o st o f all from cust o m ers is t h a t w h en t h ey g o t o o t h er pla ces, t h e jewele r will t ry a nd g uide t h em t o t h e jew eler’ s co m fo rt z o ne, w h ile we tr y a nd do w h a t t h e cust o m er w a nt s,” expla ined B ra d. O ne re c e nt c us t o m e r b ro u ght i n a s tu n n i n g s o l i ta i re ring , a nd w it h t h e help o f B ra d a nd L um i n a G e m j e w e l e r, E l l i ott, the y were a ble t o crea t e a gorg e o us t h re e - s t o n e r i n g th a t w a s e x a c tl y w ha t t h e cust o m er h a d envis i o ne d . El l i o t t ma k e s a l l of hi s d e s i gn s b y h a n d a nd believ es in keep ing a s m uc h o f the or i gi n a l j e w e l r y a s p os s i b l e , a ll w h ile crea t ing som et h i ng uniq ue f o r th e c u s to me r. “ Wh a t I l ov e a bo ut jew elry is t h a t w e ca n t a ke s o m e t h i n g tha t’s o l d a n d re f or m i t a n d m a ke so m et h ing just f o r y o u, b ut a l l of the or i gi n a l e l e me n ts a re t h ere,” said El l i o t t . B y t a ki ng a n he i r l oo m p i e c e to L u mi n a Gem and fa s h i o ning a ne w d e s i gn , yo u a re n o t on l y k e eping t he s e nt im e nt o f t h e or i gi n a l j e w e l r y, b u t y o u a re a lso creat i ng s o m e t h ing for n e w me mo r i e s to b u i l d u p on. FOR A LL OF YOUR JE W E L RY N E E DS, V ISIT LU MI NAGE M.C OM OR C AL L 910. 256. 1850
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T H A N K Y O U N O T E S A R E N ’ T O L D S C H O O L . They are also not to be “generic”; they should be from the heart and specific to the gift received. You will hear you have up to one year to send out thank you notes; however, mail your thank you notes as soon as you can to keep caught up and not feel over whelmed. Include your future spouse as often as possible. If a couple’s shower/party was given and gifts were received, the thank you may be written by either to his/her family/friend and the other “sign off ”, too. If an individual shower/party was given, the thank you comes directly from the guest of honor. Don’t forget to thank your hosts/hostesses that gave your shower, too!
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The cascade bouquet has experienced a resurgence of popularity for the past couple of years. This bride loves flowers and wants an elegant, opulent way to show it on her wedding day. The cascade style is perfect for elongating her look and for a simpler style wedding gown with smooth lines as opposed to a lace skirt.
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For the fall bride, burgundy is one of the most popular bouquet colors. Here, we’ve used burgundy calla lilies and carnations. This ontrend bride gives a nod to her groom by adding in the dark blue delphinium, and a bright white rose to make the entire bouquet “pop”. This trendy, yet traditional style bouquet is sure to complete her fall ensemble.
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Late Night Snacks Just because the celebration is winding down doesn’t mean the fun has to end! Offering your guests a delicious treat toward the end of the reception is a great way to personalize your wedding and create one last memory before calling it a night. Here are some of our favorite ways to leave your loved ones with something to savor before the big send-off.
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the groom’s cake Written By Kallee Britton
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ating back to the Victorian era, groom’s cakes were originally intended for single women to take home
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fter meeting over margaritas in Raleigh, NC, Andrea and Michael knew it was meant to be. “We instantly had a connection, to the point where an onlooker (who had several margaritas at this point) asked us when the wedding was and offered to pay for it! Should’ve taken him up on it! From that day on, we hung out almost every day,” Andrea said. After dating for a couple of years and an engagement in Croatia, the couple knew that Bakery 105 in Wilmington, NC would be the perfect venue for their big day. “We absolutely loved the exposed brick inside the Bakery, the courtyard space for cocktail hour, and the Cottage on Orange that my bridal party and I got ready in. The proximity to downtown, and the fact it was close to the river, was perfect!” Andrea explained. Incorporating personal touches in their September, 2017 wedding was a must for Andrea and Michael. Their engagement in Croatia would provide several personal touches on their wedding day, from their lavender infused signature cocktail (a major export in Croatia), to their wedding colors (shades of lavender and purple, timeless black and whites hues, and of course, gold, a nod to the last name they would share “Golder”).
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Andrea wanted a relaxed and romantic vibe for their special day, saying, “I had a vision of lots of greenery, candles, and soft lighting. Our décor was minimal as we wanted the focus to be on the food, music, and having a good time. The entire event was a huge party!” Even though they both lived in Raleigh, the happy couple knew that Wilmington would make for the perfect backdrop to their wedding day and as Andrea said, “Pick a location that holds special meaning to you. Michael and I both love being near the water, and Wilmington spoke to us because we used to go to Wrightsville Beach for day trips at least two times a month the first summer we dated. We knew we wanted to be near the water, but not necessarily have a beach wedding, and we fell in love with Wilmington.”
Written by Kallee Britton
P H O T O G R A P H E R Kate Supa Photography V E N U E Bakery 105 C A K E One Belle Bakery C O O R D I N A T O R Katie Swain H A I R Set Blowout Bar M A K E U P Michal Lauren F L O R I S T Eco Chic Blossoms R E N T A L S Party Suppliers & Martha My Dear Rentals L I G H T I N G Illuminating Events
Liz+ Nick
the beautiful couple L i z & N i c k the special day D e c e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 7 the gorgeous location W r i g h t s v i ll e M a n o r the talented photographer P u r a S o u l P h o t o g r a p h y oth originally from the Northeast, Liz and Nick knew that they wanted their December, 2017 wedding to fully embrace the coastal Southern charm of their new home, Wilmington, NC. Wrightsville Manor was the perfect location for an indoor/outdoor winter wedding that would show off the natural beauty of their beloved beach town. Wanting a casual, but elegant feel for their wedding, the roaring fireplace and chandeliers of Wrightsville Manor were the perfect fit for Liz and Nick. To incorporate personal touches into their big day, the bride wore her mother’s veil during the ceremony and the happy couple shared from their journals, all while a close family friend officiated the wedding. Both avid surfers, Nick’s surfboard acted as the seating chart display, for a fun and playful detail to their day. Incorporating winter hues into the ceremony and reception, the bride and groom opted for bold burgundies, with radiant white and cream tones, while lush greenery provided a fresh touch to their surroundings. Twinkle lights and gorgeous garland added a wintery and romantic vibe to the coastal setting, and a sparkler exit made the perfect ending to Liz and Nick’s perfect day.
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VENUE Wrightsville Manor
PLANNER Knot Too Shabby Events
PHOTOGRAPHER Pura Soul Photography
GOWN Stella York
CAT E R E R Pine Valley Market
R E N TA L S Party Suppliers & Rentals
FLORIST Eco Chic Blossoms
HAIR & MAKEUP Beauty Crew Mobile
LIGHTING Illuminating Events
CAKE Lowe’s Foods
Elizabeth + Harrison
the special day M a r c h 1 7 , 2 0 1 8 the gorgeous location B r o o k l y n A r t s C e n t e r the talented photographer E r i n T a y l o r P h o t o g r a p h y
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lthough Elizabeth and Harrison attended elementary school together, they truly didn’t get to know each other until one fateful day in 2013 at Wrightsville Beach. Sparks flew and a few years later, the couple was happily engaged and ready to plan their big day. For their March, 2018 wedding, the couple fell in love with Wilmington, NC’s Brooklyn Arts Center, saying, “We loved the historic feel and character of the building, and the beautiful details throughout the reception area and bridal suite.” Just as important to Elizabeth and Harrison was the helpful nature of the venue director, Rich. His friendly, solution-oriented approach put everyone at ease throughout the planning process and especially on the day of the wedding. Embracing bold winter tones, Elizabeth envisioned a candle lit and romantic evening wedding with rich purples, greens, and golds with small touches for personalization and flair. The centerpieces were designed by the bride, along with the wooden table runners and name cards, incorporating a handmade element into the reception. White linens were used with contrasting plum-toned napkins and dozens of candles sparkled at each table, while small dishes of pomegranate seeds rested at each place setting to honor the Jewish Faith and represent their love as a newly married couple. While planning a wedding can be demanding, Elizabeth and Harrison kept the stress to a minimum, saying, “The most important part comes during the years after the wedding. Your family and friends are the ones who make your wedding day one of the most memorable days of your life, so enjoy every second of having so many people who care about you in one place.”
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VENDORS Erin Taylor Photography
PHOTOGRAPHER VENUE CAT E R I NG
Brooklyn Arts Center
Middle of the Island Catering Knot Too Shabby Events
C O OR DI N ATOR GOWN BEVERAGES
Camille’s Bridal
Lighthouse Beer & Wine
Wilmington Brewing Company E N T E RTA I N M E N T
Dockside Strings Hipshack
ICE SCULPTURE LIGHTING SOUND
Event Excellence Light
High Performance Lighting and Power HAIR
Flourish Hair Boutique
MAKEUP
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Ice Sensations
Brooklyn Salon
venue guide
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Picking your venue is one of the biggest decisions you will make for your wedding! We’ve gathered up some of our favorite coastal North Carolina venues so that you can find the perfect location for your special day.
12 8 S O U T H
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THE ARBORETUM
100
250
BAKERY 105
200
128southevents.com
nhcarboretum.org
128southevents.com
910.399.1709
910.798.7660
910.399.1709
150
S E AT I N G C A PAC T I Y
WEDDING PLANNER REQUIRED
O N - S I T E C AT E R I N G
I N DOO R
O U T DOO R
T H E B A R N AT R OC K C R E E K
130
B E AU R I VAG E
220
200
220
175
thebarnatrockcreek.com
beaurivagegolf.com
bluewaterdining.com
910.253.4012
910.392.9021
910-599-1337
C A P E F E A R V I N E YA R D AND WINERY
KENAN CHAPEL
L I B E R T Y TAV E R N
200
65
120
c a p e f e a r w i n e r y. c o m
kenanchapel.com
libertytavernnc.com
844.846.3386
910.256.9578
910.821.8220
150
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O N - S I T E C AT E R I N G
I N DOO R
O U T DOO R
OC E A N I C
L O N G C R E E K FA R M S
150
200
longcreekfarms.com
O L D H O M E S T E A D FA R M
175-300
oceanicrestaurant.com 910-599-1337
910.300.6145
oldhomesteadfarm.net 910.262.0246
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em ail
100
150
250
S A L E S @ F OC U S O N T H E C OA S T. C O M
stationno2.com
wilmington.wedding
910.617.6065
910.473.5550
S E AT I N G C A PAC T I Y
WEDDING PLANNER REQUIRED
O N - S I T E C AT E R I N G
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1125-A Military Cutoff Rd. Wilmington, NC (910) 679-4473 | www.wearetrueblue.com
Engagement Parties Rehearsal Dinners Bridal Showers Welcome Parties Day-After Brunch Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties Bridesmaid/Groomsman Luncheons
9 1 0 . 2 6 5 . 9 5 2 0 | D I V I N E I N S P I R AT I O N S W E D D I N G S . C O M D I V I N E I N S P I R AT I O N S W E D D I N G S | D I V I N E I N S P I R AT I O N S W E D D I N G S @ G M A I L . C O M
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910-233-1904; vagaro.com/looksbylindsey
Famous Baking Company
Meraki Beauty
910-790-5335; lowesfoods.com
910-769-3280; onebellebakery.com
910-343-4727; pinkbc.com
EVENT PLANNING/DESIGN IFC
910-616-8078; adriannelugo.com
Silverceiling Hair and Makeup Consultants
CALLIGRAPHY, DESIGN & S TAT I O N E R Y
32
bergenlauren; bergenlauren.com
Design A Dream Events
910-632-0844; designadreamevents.com
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910-512-4145; designperfectionnc.com
Design Perfection
Blu3 Designs
blu3designs; blu3designs.com
Brook Eagle Art
Brooklyn Salon
44
Coastal Massage & Spa
18
910-599-4701; the.brooklyn.salon
brookeagleart; brookeagle.com
Design Perfection
910-208-4161; coastalmassagespa.com
910-512-4145; designperfectionnc.com
Lyndsey’s Fine Paper
Danielle Forte Makeup Artist
910-256-2788; lyndseysfinepaper.com
dfortemakeupartist; 910-231-1467
MUG and PIA
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910-239-9241; mugandpia.com Plume & Fete
plumeandfete; plumeandfete.com
910-540-0220; bubblyeventsnc.com
52
Bergen Lauren Fine Art & Design
910-256-0448; blushhob.com
golden_salon_and_drybar; 910-833-5155
Bubbly Events
24
Blush Haus of Beauté
Golden Salon & Dry Bar
910-366-7906; anobleeventsanddesign.com
910-620-9193; silverceiling.com
910-352-2563; beautycrewmobile.com
flourishhairboutique; 910-742-6626
A.Noble Events & Design
910-679-4962; setblowout.com
910-350-0441; arboretumdental.com
Flourish Hair Boutique
704-560-6791; hipshack.com
SET Blowout Bar
910-239-9294; alicelawsonsalon.com
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Hipshack
robinsiegel; robinsiegelbeauty.com
Alice Lawson Salon & Spa
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910-336-2013; docksidestrings.com
Robin Siegel
BEAUTY
Beauty Crew Mobile
Dockside Strings
michallaurenmua; 919-389-3563
53
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E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Michal Lauren Makeup Artistry
Pink Baking Co.
Arboretum Dental
studiowilde; studiowilde.com
910-625-6951; merakibeauty.org
53
One Belle Bakery
910-620-8859; southernbeedesigns.com
Studio Wilde Design Co.
910-679-8380; manestudiowilmington.com
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Lowes Foods
Adrianne Lugo Hair & Makeup Artists
48
Mane Studio
252-637-2809; famoussubs.com
53
Southern Bee Designs
Lashes by Lindsey
BAKERIES
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FOCUS ADVERTISERS
Divine Inspirations Weddings & Events 78
910-265-9520; divineinspirationsweddings.com
Gather Events
910-619-2423; gathereventsnc.com
Jerrye Gordon Events
252-723-3679; jerryegordonevents.com
Knot Too Shabby Events
910-540-0553; knottooshabbyeventplanning.com
FASHION ADG Fashion Styling
910-512-4640; adgfashionstyling.com
Brides & Hairpins
bridesandhairpins.com
Camille’s of Wilmington
22 910-471-4212; camilleswilmington.com
Cape Fear Formal Wear
910-228-5024; capefearformalwear.com
Claire Pettibone Bridal
310-360-6268; clairepettibone.com
Coastal Knot Bridal
910-619-0028; coastalknot.com
Gentlemen’s Corner
910-509-3838; thegcorner.com
Gilded Bridal
919-717-2674; gildedbridal.com
Lilies & Lace 81
910-679-4754; liliesandlace.net
Sole Society
877-765-3009; solesociety.com Thornbury Brides
43
252-631-5140; thornburybrides.com
Tusc
56
910-679-8356; tusc.co
The Wedding Dress Shoppe
36 910-392-0818; theweddingdressshoppe.com
ZIA Boutique 20
910-679-4101; shopziaboutique.com
Ziabird
910-208-9650; ziabird.com
FLORISTS Amber Lanier Floral & Event Styling 20
910-616-0001; designsbyamberlanier.com
Beautiful Flowers by June 05
910-769-4596; beautifulflowersbyjune.com
Designs by Dillon
919-820-3501; designsbydillonnc.com Design Perfection 18
910-512-4145; designperfectionnc.com
FURNITURE RENTALS FOR WEDDINGS & EVENTS BRIDAL SUITES & GROOM'S �UARTERS OUTDOOR LOUNGE AREAS & CORPORATE VIP AREAS C A LL JULI E F OR A C O M P LI M EN TARY QUOTE!
252-6 46-8 758 SOUTH EASTERN N ORTH CAROLI NA'S PREFERRED FURN I TURE REN TAL COMPANY C U S T O M H O M E S TAG I N GA N D D E S I G N . C O M
Eco Chic Blossoms
910-617-3864; ecochicblossoms.com THE FINEST IN
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LINGERIE
Fiore Fine Flowers 03
& SWIMWEAR
910-791-6770; fiorefineflowers.com
Gather Events
910-619-2423; gathereventsnc.com
FOOD & DRINK Art Catering & Events
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910-755-6642; artcateringevents.com Bluewater Waterfront Grill
76
910-599-1337; bluewaterdining.com
Lighthouse Beer & Wine
910-256-8622; lighthousebeerandwine.com Middle of the Island Catering
910.679.4754 LILIESANDLACE.NET
910-256-4277; middleoftheisland.com
1900 EASTWOOD RD #4 WILMINGTON NC 28403 LILIESANDLACE
LILIESLACE
Mister Bartender
646-382-6214; misterbartenderportcity.com Oceanic 76
910-256-5551; oceanicrestaurant.com
Pine Valley Market
pinevalleymarket; pinevalleymarket.com
Ruth Chris Steakhouse 64
910-343-1818; ruthschris.com
Sealevel City Gourmet
910-833-7196; sealevelcitygourmet.com Spinning Cotton Events
61
910-742-2539; spinningcottonevents.com Spoonfed Kitchen & Bake Shop
61,81
910-679-8881; spoonfedkitchen.com A Thyme Savor Catering
61,64
910-262-2962; athymesavor.com
True Blue Butcher & Table 78
SPOONFEDKITCHEN.COM
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SPOONFEDKITCHEN
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910-679-8881
910-679-4473; wearetrueblue.com
Wilmington Brewing Company
wilmingtonbrewingcompany; 910-392-3315
GIFTS
Bakery 105
R E A L E S TAT E
910-399-1709; 128southevents.com
04,75
Nest Fine Gifts and Interiors 57
Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty
910-256-6378; nestfinegifts.com
37
The Barn at Rock Creek
910-679-8047; LandmarkSothebysRealty.com
910-253-4012; thebarnatrockcreek.com
76
A Signature Welcome 62
R E N TA L S & L I G H T I N G
asignaturewelcome; asignaturewelcome.com
BBJ Linen
JEWELRY
Charming & Quaint Event Rentals
910.523.5208; mjohkheer.com
80
Melissa Tyson Designs
melissatysondesigns; melissatysondesigns.com
844-REEDS-40; reeds.com
Dana Laymon Photography
717-380-8037; erintaylorphotography.com
910-821-3488; kamgoodrichphotography.com
76
Eventful Furniture and Design
04
76
Ice Sensations
76
Illuminating Events
919-820-1642; marymephotographyblog.com
Martha My Dear Rentals
910-274-6014; mattrayphotography.com
Party Suppliers & Rentals
VENUES
Millie Holloman Photography
128 South Events & Catering 04,75
Pura Soul Photography
910-399-1709; 128southevents.com
The Arboretum
75
910-798-7660; nhcarboretum.org
910-300-6145; longcreekfarms.com
Oceanic 77
910-256-5551; oceanicrestaurant.com
Old Homestead Farm
14,77
910-262-0246; oldhomesteadfarm.net Station No. 2
77
910-791-0024; partysuppliers.net
Melissa Blythe Photography
910-821-8220; libertytavernnc.com
Long Creek Farms 22,77
910-833-1086; marthamydearrentals.com
Matt Ray Photography
910-256-9578; kenanchapel.com
Liberty Tavern
910-777-1741; illuminatingeventsnc.com
Mary Me Photography
844-846-3386; capefearwinery.com
Kenan Chapel at Landfall
404-367-0010; idolinens.com
kate@katesupa.com; katesupa.com
844-846-3386; capefearwinery.com
The Cottage on Orange Street
High Performance Lighting and Power
I Do Linens
Kate Supa Photography
910-231-3110; purasoul.com
Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery
Event Excellence Light & Sound
910-616-2227; icesensationsofwilm.wordpress.com
Kam Goodrich Photography
888-316-3136; millieholloman.com
910-395-5999; cameronartmuseum.org
910-512-4145; dpetc.com
910-599-7972; highperformancelighting.com
Erin Taylor Photography
252-635-7597; melissablythe.com
Cameron Art Museum
910-769-1852; eventfulfurniture.com
910-302-6554; danalaymonphotography.com
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252-646-8758; customhomestaginganddesign.com
607-425-2816; eventexcellence.squarespace.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Brooklyn Arts Center
910-859-4615; brooklynartsnc.com
DP Etc. IBC
REEDS Jewelers
BC
910-599-1337; bluewaterdining.com
Custom Home Staging & Events
910-256-1850; luminagem.com
910-392-9021; beaurivagegolf.com
Bluewater Waterfront Grill
76
charmingandquaint; 252-240-9291
Lumina Gem 31
76, 80
847-329-8400; bbjlinen.com
Jonkheer Jewelry
56
Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
910-617-6065; stationno2.com
Terraces on Sir Tyler 77
910-473-5550; terracesonsirtyler.com
Tryon Palace & Gardens
800-767-1560; tryonpalace.org
Custom Event Decor & Specialty Rentals
Showroom By Appointment Only www.dpetc.com
910.512.4145
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