Katy Dow & Chris Feifs

FANCY THIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Katy Dow + Chris Feifs

By Marie Muir

Katy Dow first met the love of her life in 2015 on the right side of Top of the Hill Restaurant & Brewery, third stool from the end. Coincidentally, Katy and “the one,” Chris Feifs, grew up ten miles apart from each other in Durham and were both fans of UNC Chapel Hill, where she completed undergraduate and graduate studies, and he coached lacrosse for seven years. Five years later, Chris surprised Katy by proposing at Lake Champlain on Aug. 15, 2020. The Cotton Room was an easy venue choice for the couple. Located in their beloved hometown, the venue’s exposed brick walls and warehouse ceilings were the perfect backdrop for a couple who feels Durham in their bones. They found a friend and a fellow Durhamite in Nikki

Whitt Belch of Fancy This Photography.

“There is no other,” Katy exclaims. “Nikki is the best, hands and feet down, all day and every day. Our entire family is absolutely in love with her. I want to hang out with her forever and have her capture every special event of our lives!” On July 2, 2021, Nikki documented Katy and Chris’ entire wedding day from getting ready to the sparkler exit. The bride’s brother, Robby Dow, performed an acoustic guitar rendition of the song “River” by Leon Bridges during the ceremony. The Cotton Room’s warm interior looked elegant with candlelight, a neutral color palette and an undertone of blush.

Additional Vendors Triangle Catering, Phillip Wimberly, Alyssa Kristin, Indochino, Olive + Piper, Adrianna Papell, After Midnight Jewelers, Ashley Mooney Hair and Makeup Heart of NC Weddings Vendors Photographer Fancy This Photography | Venue The Cotton Room | Planner Heather Schaffran Rentals Petal & Oak | Accommodations The Durham Hotel | Rehearsal Dinner The Pit Durham