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Convention & Visitors Bureau Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area of NC
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Contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau first for assistance with accommodations, reception sites and much more. We can provide detailed information and competitive rates from all of the hotels and resorts in Moore County for your wedding or event...free of charge.
Call Beverly Stewart, Director of Sales at 800.346.5362 or email bstewart@homeofgolf.com www.homeofgolf.com/meetings-groups
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Take your first step in harmony...
A moment to remember forever - Your first dance as husband and wife!
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The Ever Afters Eight local weddings
Stories by Serena Brown
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Kristin & Andrew Congelli
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Susan & Ross Crawford
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Sarah & Brent Young
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Ashley & Casey Holderfield
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Lindsey & Jeremy Lashmit
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Mindy & Fernando Mejia
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Heather & Jim Peay
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Say “I Do�
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10 Newly Refurbished Rooms All Private Baths
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Offering a perfect setting for Rehearsal Dinners Wedding Luncheons Bridal Showers Small Wedding Receptions all with comfortable accommodations for your wedding party.
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Kristin Andrew Andrew and Kristin (Stewart) Congelli | July 07, 2012 The Pinehurst Resort | Pinehurst | Photographs by Michael Moss Photography
Kristin thought that she was going to the
beach to celebrate her birthday with friends Danielle and Eli and boyfriend Andrew (AJ). She found herself walking toward a path of tiki torches and a mound of sand with seashells spelling out, “Will You Marry Me?” Through her tears of joy, she said, “Yes.” An alumna of The O’Neal School, Kristin had always loved the beauty of the Pinehurst area. AJ has a passion for golf. The couple instantly fell in love with the Pinehurst Resort when they visited. So in the dream-come-true way of nuptials, they planned their summer wedding there. “We had the traditional customs one would expect at a Southern wedding ceremony and reception, but the look and feel I would say was more modern,” says Kristin. The color scheme was black and white with accents of the bride’s favorite hue, hot pink. The cake was white, decorated with a white damask design. “There were two layers of vanilla cake with buttercream filling,
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one layer chocolate cake with peanut butter filling, one layer red velvet cake with cream cheese filling, and one layer carrot cake with cream cheese filling,” Kristin recalls. Each layer was decorated with black ribbon and a thin strand of diamonds. It was topped with a black and diamond monogram. There were more sweet treats at the candy bar. DJ Mike Morse provided the entertainment. “He was so much fun and the entertainment was exactly what we wanted,” says the bride. “The music ranged from oldies to current hip hop and all ages had the time of their lives.” The father and bride dance started out slow and turned into the Twist, at which the father of the bride is famously adept. The couple never made an official “exit.” The bride remembers, “We were having too much fun to stop celebrating and ‘exit.’” Her favorite moment from the day? “Seeing the look on AJ’s face as I walked down the aisle toward the man of my dreams.” And the groom’s? “Saying ‘I do.’” B&G
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Photographs Michael Moss Photography Cake The Pinehurst Resort Ceremony & Reception The Pinehurst Resort Entertainment Mike Morse Flowers Aldena Frye Floral Design Hair Erin Elizabeth Designs Makeup Lindsay Morse, Made-Up Special Events Dress Romona Keveza
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Weymouth Center
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Historic Home & Gardens For more information call - 910-692-6261 Hours: M-F 10am-2pm 555 East Connecticut Ave. P.O. Box 939 Southern Pines, NC 28388 weymouthcenter@pinehurst.net • www.weymouthcenter.org
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Ross
Ross and Susan (Oakley) Crawford | June 15, 2013 Pinehurst | Photographs by Matt McKenzie, McKenzie Photography
Susan and Ross met on Ross’s birthday.
They were drawn together by a mutual love of others and a desire to make the world better. Susan was attracted to Ross’s kindness and positive energy, Ross to Susan’s smile and genuine spirit. This match was meant to be. Two years later — almost to the day — they were married. The ceremony took place under a wrought iron arch of Carolina jasmine in Susan’s parents’ backyard on the fifth fairway of Pinehurst No. 2. It was at the ceremony that the groom’s favorite moment from that special day took place: “When Susan walked out of her parents’ house with her father during the processional.” White, gray, tan and Carolina blue were the colors of the day. Susan’s friend, Chrystal Blue, arranged the flowers for the ceremony. The bride wore a trumpet-style gown of Venetian lace, decorated with an oyster-shell-colored sash and the bride’s own magnolia blossom. For her bridal jewelry Susan redesigned her maternal grandmother’s three-stone wedding ring into a diamond and pearl pendant with earrings. Something blue? Carolina blue nail polish.
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The bride and groom traveled to the reception by horse and carriage. The reception took place at the Pinehurst Resort Clubhouse Grand Ballroom, overlooking the eighteenth green of Pinehurst No. 2. During cocktail hour guests nibbled on fried catfish sliders, pulled pork mac and cheese, chicken and waffles, pimento cheese silver dollar biscuits, and deviled eggs. “Bride’s favorites to cook and groom favorites to eat!” says Susan. There was sumptuous Southern fare at dinner too, served “family style” in heirloom dishes passed around the tables. The cake was topped with “Birds of a Feather,” bride and groom look-alike birds handmade in Australia. Guests danced into the night to Motown, beach music and Top Forty hits. Post reception, the party continued at the bride’s parents’ house, the ceremony site transformed by Chrystal into a Scottish pub with tables covered in the Crawford family tartan plaid. Guests talked over brandy and cigars into the early hours of the morning by the outdoor fireplace. Truly a perfect celebration, a wedding to remember forever. B&G
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The Details
Photographs: Matt McKenzie, McKenzie Photography Ceremony music: Danny Infantino and Seren Lyerly Catering and cake: Pinehurst Resort Reception: Pinehurst Country Club Co-ordinator: Michele Soderquist, Pinehurst Resort Reception Flowers: Aldena Frye Floral Design Entertainment: Groovetown Band, East Coast Entertainment Hair: Julie Reed Makeup: Kathy Odom, Lancome at Belk Dress: Justin Alexander
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Brent and Sarah (Cuff) Young | September 7, 2013 Culdee Presbyterian Church | West End | Photographs by Gambol Photography, LLC
Sarah and Brent met the week before
classes began their freshman year at UNC-Chapel Hill. They were introduced by their mutual friend, Elizabeth. “The first thing I remember about Brent is his infectious laugh, it’s the best!” says Sarah. “He has such a great sense of humor and always keeps me laughing.” “Besides the fact that she was the most beautiful girl I’d ever seen, what attracted me to Sarah was her personality,” says Brent. “She’s a smart, positive girl who has always been there to listen and is my best friend.” They were married at Culdee Presbyterian Church. “This is the church I grew up in, as well as my mother and grandmother,” says Sarah. “I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else.” It was a traditional wedding with a timeless look. The color scheme was neutral, primarily white and gold. Flowers were white, with small touches of greenery. “We actually did the majority of the floral arrangements ourselves!” Sarah recalls, “We used white hydrangeas, white garden roses, gladiolus and calla lilies for the arrangements and bouquets.”
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The bride wore a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline. Her “something borrowed” was her mother-inlaw’s cathedral length lace veil that she had worn on her own wedding day. Sarah’s father passed away while she was in college, so her older brothers stood in for the traditional father of the bride duties. “My oldest brother, John David, walked me down the aisle and my middle brother, Will, danced with me for the father-daughter dance. Will and I danced to ‘What a Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong, the same song my mother danced to with both of my brothers at their weddings.” The band “The Business” had the party on the dance floor throughout the reception. At the couple’s request they had even learned three special dance songs not on their initial playlist. Videographer Dart McAdoo captured the essence of the whole wedding weekend. “Every time we watch our wedding video we are truly able to relive our entire wedding!” say the couple. Looking back, would Brent and Sarah have done anything differently? “Not a thing. Our wedding was perfect!” B&G
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Photographs: Justin & Megan Mook, Gambol Photography, LLC Cake: The Bakehouse Ceremony: Culdee Presbyterian Church Reception: The Country Club of North Carolina Ceremony flowers: Botanicals Entertainment: The Business, East Coast Entertainment Videography: Dart McAdoo, Von Master Videography Hair & Makeup: Meghann Cenci, Gumption by Meggie Dress: Tara Keely, Victorian Rose, Raleigh
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Casey and Ashley (Cole) Holderfield | September 28, 2013 Weymouth | Southern Pines | Photographs by Brody Frye, Sweet T Productions
Soulmates Ashley and Casey
had been dating since high school when they got engaged at the Grove Park Inn, Asheville, after more than a decade together. As they are both avid walkers who grew up in Moore County and now live in downtown Southern Pines, the venue for their wedding was a foregone conclusion: It had to be Weymouth. How to deal with the possibility of rain at their outdoor wedding? Ashley and Casey followed an old wives’ tale: “We buried a bottle of Maker’s Mark in the gardens months before the wedding to hold off any possibility of raindrops,” Ashley recalls. “It didn’t hurt either for Casey and his groomsmen to dig it up the day of the wedding and enjoy a sip or two before the festivities began.” And what festivities they were, all reflecting the bride and groom’s personalities. In the first of the many non-traditional twists in the evening, Ashley chose to walk down the aisle with Casey, a surprise they kept through all the planning and rehearsals. “We felt it represented how bonded and united as
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a couple we are.” Indeed, it was the bride’s favorite moment: “Feeling like you’re on cloud nine and knowing, ‘I am about to marry the man of my dreams.’” Casey chose a wood ring over the traditional metal, and the ceremony was customized with personal vows and a Native American hand-tying demonstration. A black and white color scheme highlighted the chic modern theme. Bouquets were tied with ribbon. An array of flowers contrasted with the bride’s favorite succulents. Food was vegetarian. “We wanted all of our friends and family to enjoy our cuisine for a night and it was a big reflection of who we are and our lifestyle,” says Ashley. Even dedicated carnivores were intrigued by the vegetarian menu and a variety of vegan desserts, all bite-sized to allow for taste-testing. Music was central to the evening. The Beatles, Bruno Mars and Florence and the Machine were featured in the ceremony. Erik Smallwood Duo entertained guests through cocktail hour, then King Curtiss Carpenter had everyone dancing the night away until Ashley and Casey’s sparkler sendoff. B&G
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Photographs Brody Frye, Sweet T Productions Catering Elliott’s on Linden Ceremony & Reception Weymouth Center Entertainment Erik Smallwood Duo; DJ King Curtiss; Ward Productions Flowers Aldena Frye Floral Design Hair Danielle Blue, Elevation Studio Makeup Molly Schrader, Retro Dress Sue Wong, Neiman Marcus
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Jeremy and Lindsey (Putz) Lashmit | September 28, 2013 Fox Point Farm | Southern Pines | Photographs by Christi Ramsey, NCR Photography
Lindsey was so surprised by Jeremy’s proposal
that she still hasn’t said yes. Words clearly weren’t necessary that day — the couple were married at a fall ceremony in Southern Pines a little over a year later. Lindsey grew up in Southern Pines, and for U.S. Army medic Jeremy Lashmit, Moore County “became my home after I found the love of my life.” Their wedding style was Southern vintage, and this carried through to the traditional Southern hospitality. No detail was overlooked. Lindsey and Jeremy were involved in every aspect of the planning. “We made the seating, the tablecloths, the guest favors, the guest book, the counterpieces, the signature drink.” After so many months spent creating the perfect day, the couple have started a wedding rental business, Carolina Rustic Rentals, to share their work with other area couples. “We used mason jars for everything,” they recall. The color scheme was beige and ivory, “with a touch of red to represent Jeremy’s favorite team.” Hay bales, red mums and white
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pumpkins gave a rustic Southern feel, with wood slabs on tables and hand-stitched burlap overlay. The cake, designed to look like Lindsey’s favorite tree, a birch, was made as a gift by bridesmaid Amber Pate. The couple’s initials were carved into the bark. Cowboy boots and hats abounded. Maid of honor, bridesmaids and groomsmen all wore boots. The blue soles of the bridal boots were Lindsey’s “something blue.” Lindsey’s favorite moment from the day: “Walking toward Jeremy down the aisle. There were nearly 150 people around and I didn’t notice anyone else.” Jeremy’s? “When Lindsey walked out of the barn and it was the first time I saw her in her wedding dress. Luckily everyone had eyes on her so nobody saw me shed a few tears.” The Lashmits’ wedding day cocktail: The Sweet South 1 shot vodka Half sweet tea Half lemonade Splash of peach schnapps Garnished with a peach wedge. B&G
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Photographs: Christi Ramsey, NCR Photography Catering: Valenti’s, Kraz Elegant Cakes Ceremony: Fox Point Farm Reception: The Fair Barn Entertainment: Aaron Bellomy; Ward Productions Lighting: Ward Productions Coordinator: Deborah Davis, Social Butterfly Flowers: Maggie’s Farm Hair: Chance Cobb, Retro Makeup: Alexa Perez Dress: Venus Bridal from Bridal Nook, Aberdeen
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Pine Needles & Mid Pines
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Fernando and Mindy (Morgan) Mejia | September 28, 2013 Laurinburg Presbyterian Church | Laurinburg | Photographs by Whitebox Photo
“We just had that ‘spark’ from the moment I
met him,” says Mindy of her groom, Fernando. They met in August, 2008, in Fernando’s hometown of Brasilito, Costa Rica, when Mindy was on vacation with a friend. Mindy and Fernando were married in fall, 2013, at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church. Although the groom’s family was miles away and unable to attend, they were still able to join in the service. The minister allowed a laptop at the front of the sanctuary, which streamed the ceremony to family and friends via Skype. Parts of the ceremony were in English and in Spanish. As photographer and videographer with their company, New Morning Weddings, the couple have had plenty of wedding experience. Fernando’s friend, Corey, was best man; Mindy’s sister, Melody, maid of honor. Melody’s 2-month-old daughter, Anna, Mindy’s niece, was the honorary flower girl. Flowers were pink and white, the color theme baby blue, white and pink. The dress was “a mixture of all I love: chiffon,
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lace and a little bling.” The bride wore diamonds, her “something borrowed”: her great-grandmother’s diamond bracelet, borrowed from Mindy’s mother. After the ceremony there was a group photograph of all 150 people at the wedding. The reception was held at the King Fisher Society, with a boat ride on the lake adding to the festivities. Mindy recalls, “We were able to create such a fun and unique experience for our guests. From the boat ride to the beautiful tent area to the fire pit to the nice pavilion.” Ray Codrington’s Jazz Trio played through cocktail hour and dinner, reflecting the couple’s love of jazz. After dinner everyone rocked to the sound of Party Tyme DJ. The partying went on late. Guests gathered round the fire pit and roasted marshmallows. The honeymoon took the travel-loving couple to St. Thomas. “Take a honeymoon after your wedding,” advises Mindy. “ Although you will love every minute of it, afterward you will want to just relax and enjoy time with your husband.” B&G
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Photographs: Whitebox Photo, Sara Brennan-Harrell Cake: The Charlotte Cake Man Ceremony: Laurinburg Presbyterian Church Reception: The King Fisher Society Entertainment: Ray Codrington’s Jazz Trio; Party Tyme DJ Flowers: Second Act Floral
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Jim and Heather (Leonard) Peay | June 29, 2013 Chef Warren’s | Southern Pines | Photographs by Tamtopia Photography
Jim and Heather met in 2008 at Fort Bragg,
where Heather had just started working and army officer Jim had been stationed for several years. “I couldn’t shake him. When we were together it felt right,” says Heather. “He made me a better person. Our family seamlessly came together, like this was how things were supposed to be.” “She is funny and smart,” says Jim of Heather. “Stern yet gentle. Absolutely beautiful. A kind and good person. She makes me laugh. There is no one else I want to spend my time with.” Family is of paramount importance to the couple. They decided that they wanted a small wedding. Both had been married before and they have four children between them. “All live with us, under one roof, it’s full of crazy,” says Heather. “We are very happy and make each other very happy.” They found just the right place to be married — one of their favorite restaurants in town: “We were looking for an intimate venue that we could spend time with our family and conduct
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both the service and reception. Chef Warren’s was one of the first places we had gone to dinner and we absolutely loved it.” The service was conducted by the Chaplain from Jim’s unit on Fort Bragg. The couple’s children stood around them as they exchanged their vows. The bride wore an ivory lace dress with champagne underlay. The color scheme was ivory and deep water blue to match the hydrangeas arranged by Heather, with the help of her cousin Rebecca. They had taken some wedding photographs the night before the ceremony, at Weymouth. On the day of the wedding there had to be photographs at the train station, a treasured place to the couple, who enjoy spending time there. “It has always been ‘our’ spot,” says Jim. A perfect day. “Keep it simple,” advises Heather. “Simplicity is so often over-looked and under-appreciated. Simplicity is the key to happiness.” B&G
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The Details Photographs: Tamtopia Photography
Ceremony and Reception: Chef Warren’s Cake: The Bakehouse
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Justin
Justin and Samantha (Hooper) Reid | October 26, 2013 The Village Chapel | Pinehurst | Photographs by Tim Sayer, Sayer Photography
Bride Samantha spent many happy child-
hood times at her grandparents’ home at CCNC. So when she and fellow Boston sports fan Justin got engaged, it was the pick of reception venues for their special day. “I knew going into this that we were getting married at my grandparents’ home, and I wanted the wedding to reflect their classy, traditional, timeless, elegant personalities and styles,” says Samantha. “We were able to show these traits through my dress, which was simple, yet timeless and elegant, through the cake and the flowers and through the ceremony.” Samantha found her perfect dress in her parents’ home state of Massachusetts. She and Justin live in Greenville, South Carolina. There, she chose the bridesmaids’ dresses at Bella Bridesmaids. The color? Aubergine, to fit in with the woodsy, pine cone, natural theme. The bride gave her bridesmaids Swarovski necklaces with purple crystals. “My beautiful bridesmaids deserved something like that.” The groomsmen received cufflinks with their last name initial engraved on them.
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Flowers tied in with the theme and added color. “They were beautiful,” recalls Samantha’s mother, Lynn Hooper. The cake had a layer of strawberry shortcake and a layer of lemon. The bride and groom layer was mocha. Maid of honor Lindsey Fera, Samantha’s best friend since playgroup, sang the Lord’s Prayer at the service. She and her fiancé also sang Josh Groban’s “The Prayer.” Family photographs decorated the reception. There were two signature cocktails: the Boston and the Carolina. Guests signed rocks instead of a book. Justin and Samantha keep those special rocks in a vase at their home so they can see them every night. The bride and her father danced to a mix of “I Loved Her First” and “Scarlet Ribbons,” “the song my dad sang to me as a baby and young girl. When we were dancing, he sang it to me, probably for the last time, and I will never forget that moment.” Samantha and Justin wouldn’t change a thing about their wedding. “There was nothing that wasn’t us from beginning to end. Nothing over the top, just simple and fun.” B&G
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Photographs: Tim Sayer, Sayer Photography Cake: Kraz Elegant Cakes, Pinehurst Ceremony: The Village Chapel Reception: The Country Club of North Carolina Entertainment: Split Second Sound, Charlotte Flowers: Aldena Frye Floral Design Transportation: Kirk Tours Makeup: Retro, Southern Pines Dress: Christina’s, Andover, Massachusetts
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Convention and Visitor’s Bureau 1 (800) 346-5362 (Page 4) Farrfields Farm Barn & Bed (910) 944-0765 Hampton Inn & Suites (910) 693-4330 Motel 6 (910) 944-5633 Sunset Inn (910) 944-1681
Carthage
The Old Buggy Inn (910) 947-1901
Eagle Springs
Homewood Suites (910) 255-0300
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club (910) 692-7111
The Magnolia Restaurant & Inn (910) 295-6900 (Page 15)
Residence Inn by Marriott (910) 693-3400
Springhill Suites by Marriott (910) 695-0234
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Southern Pines
Best Western Pinehurst (910) 692-0640 Days Inn Southern Pines (910) 692-8585 Econo Lodge Inn & Suites (910) 692-2063 Holiday Inn Express (910) 693-2280
Inn at Eagle Springs (910) 673-2722
The Jefferson Inn (910) 692-9911 (Page 27)
Fayetteville
Knollwood House (910) 692-9390
Holiday Inn (910) 323-0111
Pinebluff
Greenleafe Inn (910) 281-0255
Pinehurst
Comfort Inn (910)215-5500
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Hampton Inn (910) 692-2240 (Page 59) Microtel Inn (910) 693-3737 Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club (910) 692-2114
The Bridal Nook (910) 725-1834 Brides, Etc. (910) 692-5685 (Inside Front Cover) www.bridesetcnc.com The Clothes Horse (91) 693-2111 (Page 23) Party Poopers (910) 246-5300 (Page 31) Savvi Formalwear (919) 783-8911 (Page 57) www.savvincgowns.com Victorian Rose, Raleigh (919) 833-1898
Beauty Salons A Cutting Edge (910) 295-9881 A Different Angle Salon (910) 246-0084 Ambiance Salon (910) 692-9411
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Anointed Creations (910) 944-4210
Carol’s Beauty Salon (910) 255-1001
Great Impressions (910) 692-3444
Aquarius Hair Stylists (910) 695-1443
Cheveux (910) 692-8519
Hair Cottage (910) 692-2825
Avenue Salon (910) 725-1639
Christy’s Hair Creations (910) 949-3410
Hair Jazz (910) 944-0484
Bamboo, A Boutique Salon (910) 695-3376
Classy Cutting (910) 692-6155
Hair On 5 Salon & Barber Shop (910) 235-4247
Barbara’s Hair Team (910) 692-8711
Clipper Hair & Skin Salon (910) 692-7200
Hairplay (910) 695-0909
Beautopia (910) 692-9144
Cost Cutters Family Hair Care (910) 695-1888
J. A. Spivey Hair Company (910) 295-2815
Beauty Boutique (910) 944-2725
Doris Smith Hairstyling (910) 944-3354
Jenny Moree Salon (910) 692-9697
Bella Vie Hair Studio (910) 246-0197
Elevation Hair Studio (910) 692-3100
Karma Beauty Bar (910) 256-9838
Bliss, A Salon Experience (910) 944-8888
Exhale . . . A Salon (910) 246-5335
Kaye’s Hair Establishment (910) 944-1959
Blush Salon (910) 673-3389
Famous Hair (910) 693-1780
La Parlor Beauty Salon (910) 944-7598
Body Harmony Massage and Secrets Nail Salon (910) 692-1942
Great Clips (910) 693-7876
Made-Up Special Events, Raleigh (919) 760-7912
Great Clips for Hair (910)693-3433
Meghann Cenci Gumption by Meggie (919) 259-9993
Capelli-A Hair Design Group (910) 692-3006
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Smart Styles (910) 695-1888
Vogue Styles Family Hair Studio (910) 692-1843
Michelle’s Total Hair Care (910) 295-6764
Southern Magnolia Salon & Spa (910) 215-0529
Cakes
One Flight (910) 692-9700
Studio Elite Hair Gallery (910) 944-4744
The Bakehouse & Café (910) 944-9204 (Page 51) www.thebakehouse.biz
Paper Rock Scissors Salon (910) 246-1365
Studio Worx (910) 695-0100
Broad Street Bakery (910) 692-3902
Perception Salon (910) 295-1723
Taylor David Salon (910) 246-0552
Cakes By Sherran (910) 295-9761
Pine City Salon (910) 692-4585
The Refinery Salon (910) 692-2478
Retro Blow Out Bar (910) 725-0588 (Page 15)
The Venue by David & Company Salon (910) 944-2265
C-Cups (910) 246-CUPS theccupcakery.com
Directory
Salon 165 (910) 695-3165 Salon 590 (910) 690--1472 Salon Couture (910) 693-1611
The Charlotte Cake Man (704) 361-6316
Uniquely Chic (910) 692-3218
Kane’s Kakes, LLC (910) 337-0623
Untangled Hair Salon (910) 692-0939
Kraz Elegant Cakes (910) 235-3853 (Page 60)
Visible Changes Styling Salon (910) 692-2888
Rhett’s Restaurant (910) 695-3663
416 S. Elm Street High Point, NC 27260 336.887.1315 M/C, Visa, AMEX, Cash Accepted Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm
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Elliott’s Catering (910) 295-3663
White Rabbit (910) 295-4662
Ironwood Café (910) 255-0000
CRUISE & HONEYMOON
Laurie Rich Catering (910) 295-5886
A Travel Centre LLC (910) 692-7077
The Old Place Catering and Events (919) 837-5131 (Page 61)
AAA Vacations (910) 693-0335 (Page 59)
Catering & dining
Pik N Pig (910) 947-7591
ComeTravelingWithUs.com Danny Querry (910) 400-3041
Ashten’s A’Field (910)692-3404
Rhett’s (910) 695-3663
Cruise Planners (910) 673-7245
B & B Catering & Event Planning Inc. (910) 497-8228
Rick’s Catering (910) 610-1250
Olmsted Travel (910) 255-0707
Southern Prime Steakhouse (910) 693-0123 (Page 23)
Small World Travel of Pinehurst (910) 295-1400
Triangle Wine Co. (910) 246-2100 (Page 57)
Time Details Personal Concierge (910) 725-0233
Valenti’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (910) 245-1105 (Page61)
Travel Experts (910) 949-2325
Directory
Sweet Fi’s Cakes (910) 949-2252 The Cake Lady: Joy Foster (910) 690-7587 Wendy The Cake Lady (910) 585-2584
Beefeater’s (910) 692-5550 (Page 50) Chef Warren’s (910) 692-5240 Cold Stone Creamery (910) 692-9440
Ready, Set, Spa. Relax, Rejuvenate & Renew for Your Big Day.
Botox • Facials • Restylane • Waxing • Massage Cosmetic & General Dermatology Body Treatments • Anti-Aging Peels Laser Hair Removal • Microdermabrasion Laser Vein Treatment • Laser Facial Rejuvenation Steam Treatments • Vichy Rain Shower David I. Klumpar, MD Duke Trained Dermatologist & Medical Director, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Methodist University Mia Piazza, LE Licensed Esthetician Erica Ussery, LMBT Licensed Massage & Body Therapist
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See what’s trending in colors & designs for 2014! ALL THE RAGE:
Pocket Invitations
Include all the information and events for your wedding weekend in one invitation.
Save the Date carDS WeDDing invitationS BriDal ShoWer invitationS rehearSal Dinner invitationS WeDDing ProgramS WeDDing regiStry Stationery & giftS
2160 Midland Road • Pinehurst, NC (910) 295-4333 11-5 Mon-Fri • 11-3 Sat
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Directory
Sheree’s Flower Shoppe (910) 947-5544
Jewelry & Gifts Brenda’s Jewelers (910) 692-8785 (Page 52)
Florists
Southern Belle Florist (910) 464-7777
Aberdeen Florist (910) 944-7826
Invitations & Announcements
Aldena Frye Floral Designs (910) 944-1071 (Page 3) www.aldenafrye.com
Harris Printing Co., Inc (910) 673-5641
Botanicals Fabulous Flowers & Orchids (910) 692-3800 (Page 5) www.botanicalsweb.com Christy’s Flower Stall (910) 295-4441 Gingham ‘N Grace (910) 986-5180 (Page 8) Maggie’s Farm (910) 295-1784 www.maggiesfarm4flowers.com Second Act Floral & Events (910) 280-0632
One Eleven Main (910) 944-1181 (Page 27) Reaves Engraving, Inc. 877.610.4499 (Page 35) www.reavesengraving.com RSVP (910) 295-4333 (Page 53) Village Printers (910) 295-6317 Whistle Stop Press (910) 692-8366
Gemma Gallery (910) 295-3010 Hawkins & Hawkins Fine Jewelry (910) 692-3749 (Page 56) Heavenly Pines Fine Jewelry (910) 235-9086 Honeycutt Jewelers (910) 692-2388 (Page 39) Jewelry Designs by Lori (910) 281-5733 Jewels of Pinehurst (910) 295-2824 Karen Simmons (910) 603-5750 Marbury Investments (336) 887-1315 (Page 50)
Danny InfantIno & Seren LyerLy Guitar & Violin
to hear SampLeS of our muSIc go to the bookIngS page at
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s n o i t a l u t a r g n o C You’re getting married! Now shout it from the rooftops!
Place your engagement or wedding announcement on thepilot.com!
Simply go to www.thepilot.com click on Submission Forms and click on the type of form you would like to submit. Your ad will appear on thepilot.com and in The Pilot!
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Family Affairs Entertainment (910) 947-5202
Elegant Nails (910) 295-6160
Mid-State Furniture (910) 947-3739 (Page 60)
Laurie Muirhead, Harpist (910) 693-1300
Elite Nails (910) 673-1870
Monk’s Furniture Warehouse, Inc. (Page 58) (919) 774-8811
Morse Entertainment, Raleigh morseentertainment.com
Envy Nail Spa (910) 725-0681
Party Tyme DJ (910) 585-8052
Exotic Nails (910) 944-5771
Pier Side Entertainment www.djprincepete.com
LV Nail Spa (910) 693-3730
Save The Date Music (919) 851-6396
My Nails Spa (910) 692-0690
Split Second Sound, Charlotte (704) 907-9507
Nail City (910) 215-8193
Social 165 (910) 215-8959 (Page 12)
Natural Nails by Melody (910) 692-6254
Valerie Stancik, Vivace Music (910) 528-1362 www.vstancik.com
V Nails (910) 947-3302
Directory
Tara’s Jewelry (919) 774-7196 (Page 61) Rhudy’s Jewelry (910) 488-7571
Music & Entertainment Danny Infantino & Seren Lyerly (910) 692-6346 (Page 54) DJ King Curtiss (910) 281-4396 East Coast Entertainment eastcoastentertainment.com Erik Smallwood eriksmallwood.com
Nail Salons Bella Spa & Nails (910) 215-9666
DAVIS VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
AwArd-winning wedding VideogrAphy
Photographers Dave Nicoll Photography (910) 692-7639
Designing
Custom Jewelry
for brides and grooms for over 30 years
Hawkins Hawkins and
Fine Jewelry design
148 East New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines
910-690-3272
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Drink & Be Married Let us plan the wine for your wedding events
144 Brucewood Road Southern Pines, NC (910) 246-2100
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Directory EverGLOW Studio (919) 802-1184 (Page 1) Gambol Photography LLC (980 ) 297 - 2207 gambolphotography.com John Gessner Photography (910) 638-1687 www.johngessner.com McKenzie Photography (910) 692-1712 www.mckenziephotography.com Michael Moss Photography (919) 538-5495 michaelmoss.com Michelle Bolton Photography (843) 388-4280 Mollie Tobias Photography (910) 988-8839 www.mollietobiasphotography.com
Christi Ramsey NCR Photography (336) 302 1779
Tina Wrona Photography (910) 295-4906
New Morning Weddings (910) 534-4406 www.newmorningweddings.com
Rentals Carolina Rustic Rentals (910) 691-4113 (Page 2)
Rebecca Mikulka Photography (910) 528-0773 mikulkaphoto.com
Pinehurst Event & Wedding Rentals (910) 610-3482
Sayer Photography (910) 692-6320 (Page 47) www.sayerphotography.com
Richmond Rentals & Sales (910) 692-5145 (Page 39) www.richmondrentalsandsales.com
Sweet T Productions (919) 802-1184
Party Poopers (910) 246-5300
Tamtopia Photography (347) 446-4668 tamtopia.com
Spas & Fitness
Time Catcher Photography (910) 639-0393 timecatcherphotography.com Sara Brennan-Harrell Whitebox Photo (336) 339-4944 whiteboxphoto.com
Aryia Pole Fitness (910) 725-1931 (Page 19) firstspa (910) 715-1811 Fred Astaire Dance Studio (910) 725-1846 (Page 7)
Save More With
Monk’s Furniture
Beautiful Home Furnishings Living & Dining Room Suites Home Office Home of Beds Direct Mattress Sets
US Hwy 1 • 2117 Jefferson Davis Hwy • Sanford, NC • 919-774-8811 Layaway- No extra fees • Mon - Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 9-5 (Closed Sun) Locally Owned & Operated for 30 years
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Renaissance Day Spa (910) 484-9922
Safe Way Transport Service (910) 692-3125
The Spa at Carolina Skin Care (910) 235-7721 (Page 52)
Venues
The Spa at Pinehurst (910) 235-8320
Transportation Sandhills Transportation (910) 944-5710 Kelly Luxury Limousines (910) 691-1600 (Page 58) www.kellyluxurylimousines.com Kirk Tours (910) 295-2257 (Back Cover) www.kirktours.com Andy’s Limousine Service Tours & Transportation (910) 582-2250 Purcell Limousine Service Inc. (910) 693-1248 Prime Time Limousines & Sedans (910) 947-6027
Beacon Ridge Golf & Country Club (910) 673-2950 Cape Fear Botanical Garden (910) 486-0221 (Page 51) capefearBG.com Circle M City (919) 499-8493 www.circlemcity.com Country Club of North Carolina (910) 692-6565 Country Club of Whispering Pines (910) 949-3000 (Page 6) Covington House (910) 695-0352 Cypress Bend Vineyards (910) 369-0411 (Page 54) Emmanuel Episcopal Church (910) 692-3171
Directory The Fair Barn (910) 295-0166 (Page 14) Greenleafe Inn (910) 320-8900 Hampton Inn & Suites (910) 693-4330 Holiday Inn, Fayetteville (910) 323-0111 Homewood Suites (910) 255-0300 Ironwood Café (910) 255-0000 Jefferson Inn (910) 692-9911 King Fisher Society (910) 462-2324 (Page 9) www.kingfishersociety.com Lady Bedford’s Tea Parlour (910) 255-0100 (Page 31)
“We Do”
Unforgettable Romantic Honeymoons Specializing in Tours, Cruises, All-Inclusive, International Travel, Passport photos, Travel Accessories. Member discounts or exclusive Member benefits for our packages
AAA Vacations of Southern Pines
171 Beverly Lane, Southern Pines NC 28387 910-693-0335 The Market Shopping Center by Fresh Market
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Directory Legacy Lakes (910) 944-2641 Little River Golf & Resort (910) 949-4600 Maggie’s Farm (910) 295-1784 (Page 53) www.maggiesfarm4flowers.com National Golf Club (910) 295-4300 www.nationalgolfclub.com
Table on the Green (910) 295-4118
Videographers Davis Video Productions (910) 215-0986 (Page 56) www.davisvideopro.com
The Old Buggy Inn (910) 947-1901 The Tavern at Longleaf (910) 692-4411
Ward Productions (910) 295-2158 (Page 13) www.wardproductions.com
Valenti’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (910) 245-1105
Wedding Consultants
The Village Chapel (910) 295-6003
A Designer’s Touch (910) 986-0158
Pinehurst Resort (910) 235-8441
Thomas Walton Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn (910) 276-0551 www.thomaswaltonmanor.com
Pine Crest Inn (910) 295-6121
Village of Pinehurst Arboretum (910) 295-1900 ext. 1274 (Page 61)
Pine Needles & Mid Pines (800) 292-1963 (Page 35)
Weymouth Center (910) 692-6261 (Page 19)
Richmond County Historical Society (910) 895-1660 Ext. 4
Woodlake Resort & Country Club (910) 245-7137 (Inside Back Cover)
Rubicon Farm (336) 926-2775 (Page 10)
P3 Weddings (910) 709-1597 Social Butterfly (910) 690-5280 Southern Charm (843) 206-9846 Stellar Inspiration (336) 676-5726 stellarinspiration.net Treasured Memories (910) 986-0515 treasuredmemories.com
Relax
It’s Four Seasons
Chaises
Wedding Cakes • Cupcakes • All Occasion Cakes • Baked Delights • Specialty Coffees
Charlotte Collection
Mid-State Furniture Robert & Lena Yarter pastry chefs and owners 3 Market Square 910-235-3853• cell 910-690-8359
email:info@kecakes.com • www.kecakes.com
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Arboretum
The Village
Pinehurst, NC
Diamond Engagement Rings Sapphires• Platinum Dior Silver • Rose Gold Wedding Sets• 10K & 14K Yellow & White Gold Watches & Bracelets • Pearls Special Mountings For Your Hierloom Stones Special Orders
Tara’s Jewelry Inside Kendale Pawn Shop 919-774-7196 2715 Lee Avenue • Sanford, NC 919-774-7195
Rehearsal Dinners • Bridal Showers Wedding Ceremonies • Receptions 910-295-2817 facebook.com/pinehurstarboretum Photo Courtesy Robert Filcsik Photography
Your wedding is a very special day.
The Old Place Catering is here to ensure that your wedding day is an expression of your individuality. The food at your wedding is one thing your guests will always remember. Our focus is on fresh, delicious, beautiful food and courteous service. We offer a variety of mouth-watering dishes sure to meet your needs and your budget. We can provide a traditional buffet or a sit down meal for your shower, bridal luncheon, after rehearsal dinner or reception. It is our pleasure to include a gift bag of treats from your reception to accompany you on your honeymoon. Call us to schedule a tasting!
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The Gallery A collection of moments from Sandhills weddings
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2| Mejia Wedding
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3| Coffee Wedding
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4| Young Wedding
Photo: Gambol Photography, LLC
5| Cash Wedding
Photo: Sayer Photography
6| Ward Wedding
Photo: Gambol Photography, LLC
7| Reid Wedding
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Centerpiece Options
abound for couples tying the knot
Weddings may be characterized as a dozen little details coming together to form one big celebration.
• Beads and baubles: Filling a vase or low-profile glass bowl with beads, shells, rocks or crystals is an easy way to dress up a table. Consider pairing these decorative beads with candles to have a visually appealing design.
Reception centerpieces are one of those important details. Couples frequently opt for floral centerpieces because of the versatility of flowers and the myriad color combinations that are available. But couples should not limit themselves to a floral centerpiece; they can explore a variety of centerpiece options before choosing the one for them. • Candles: Inexpensive and beautiful, candles impart a subtle glow to a space. Candles of varying heights will cast light on the table and make the reception room look and feel more intimate. Place candles on a mirror or silver cake serving platter so that the light of the flames will reflect and disperse even more. • Fruit: Pieces of fruit, such as lemons, limes, apples and oranges, can be used as a cost-friendly centerpiece. Whether placed in a basket or clear vase, the colors of fresh fruit can be vibrant and eye-catching. Afterward, the fruit can be brought home and eaten to limit waste.
Edible ideas: Centerpieces that double as favors cut down on the expense and amount of work that go into idea creation. A basket with tulle-wrapped Jordan almonds or decorative boxes of cookies stacked in the center of the table will look attractive and then can be taken home by guests. Themed objects: Birdhouses, watering cans, teapots, a small birdcage, gourds or other items that fit with the theme of a wedding can work well as centerpieces.
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• Balloons: Don’t underestimate the power of a billowing bouquet of balloons in the center of a table. Relatively lowpriced when compared to flowers, balloons are easy to set up and will quickly fill a space. • Wildflowers: Rather than centerpieces full of exotic flowers, do-it-yourself couples can place whimsical bunches of wildflowers and fresh herbs into vases on each table. B&G
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