CHANNING + HERBERT

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA

PHOTOGRAPHED BY JAO PHOTOGRAPHY

Text by Marie D. Smith

The summer nuptials of Channing and Herbert Tatum in Cary, NC had family and friends toasting the newlyweds as they were treated to a timeless black and white-themed wedding with a bit of Southern flare thrown into the mix.

The couple, who initially met at a high school party, got to know one another after Channing’s inquisitiveness caused her to reach out to Herbert on social media. While remaining friends throughout their college years, the couple’s romance blossomed and in 2020, Herbert popped the question at Channing’s birthday party surrounded by friends who brought the most hype proposal day energy!

For the wedding, the bride wore designer Ese Azenabor’s show-stopping strapless deep v-neck mermaid gown with a figure-hugging beaded bodice and detachable train accompanied by her bridal party whose gowns were by Dazzle Couture and The Jessica Angel Collection. Herbert’s wedding day attire featured a classic Black and White tuxedo from The Suit Brother and his groomsmen were styled in looks from Amazon.

The couple’s guests arrived at the black and white themed evening ceremony and reception which featured a confetti cannon, bottle girls, and the super thoughtful late-night to-go boxes of Bojangles that were given to their reception guests as a sweet nod to their Southern ceremony.

"Our guests walked into a ceremony draped in white and re-entered the room for the reception with a luxe all-black atmosphere that created a dark and moody moment with thousands of white flowers to keep it light and airy at our guest tables." - Channing

Wedding Highlights

Wedding flowers: Demetris Faison with De'Veilope Events

Favorite item on the menu: The Signature Cocktails were a hit along with our late snacks which we decided to add a little southern flare and gift everyone with a Bojangles box as they exited to enjoy on the way home

Bridesmaids/groomsmen gifts: Cigars and a flask for the groomsmen; champagne glasses, robes, and customized handkerchiefs for the bridesmaids

First dance song: “Sure Thing” by Miguel Advice for brides: BREATHE- this is your moment. Live in it.

Vendors

EVENT DECOR/DESIGN/FLORALS: De’Veilope Events – Demetris Faison EVENT PLANNER: Classiq Company Events - Reesey Collier PHOTOGRAPHY: JAO Photography

VIDEOGRAPHER: It’s the Digital Age – Cedric Colyer ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Cee Kay with Ceekay Soundz – Christopher Kenon BRIDE'S DRESS: Ese Azenabor VEIL: Ese Azenabor with added customization from Carolina Bridal Boutique BRIDES’ RING: Custom Ring from Raleigh Diamond RECEPTION DRESS: Matopeda BRIDAL SALON: Aquilla Butler BRIDE’S

HEADPIECE/VEIL: Veil – Carolina Bridal Boutique BRIDAL STYLIST: Styled by Angela – Angela Tucker-Young BRIDAL ROBE: Lessandras Beauty BRIDE'S SHOES: Christian Louboutin

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: Dazzle Couture – Jessica Angel Collection CAKES/DESSERTS: Cake Couture – Brie & Mariston CATERING: The Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle CEREMONY VENUE: The Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle GROOM'S ATTIRE: The Suit Brother - / SHOES: Giuseppe GROOM'S RING:

David Yurman GROOM'S BARBER: Granted Cuts GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Amazon SPECIALTY CHAIRS: 24K Event Rentals – Kyana MCorkle LINENS & GHOST CHAIRS: Curated

Events DRAPING: Capital Productions LIVE BAND: CJ Baker Band BRIDESMAIDS MUA: Kay Ariel Beats – Kay Ariel / Crystal Beaute – Crystal B BRIDE'S MUA: The Royal T Collection –

CONFETTI CANON: Ultra Mix Events – Matt Buttersworth SEATING CHART & FLOOR WRAP: Certified Graphics – John Monplaisir DANCE FLOOR: Carey Sound LIGHTING: Jet Lyfe

Entertainment – Kevin Craig