Thursday, November 12, 2009

New Bern with Mary and Mike




We met Mary and Mike at the wedding show in January. After our first consultation I knew I wanted to help Mary's dream wedding become a reality. Mary was an angel to work with, the type of person that truly lights up a room when she enters. Kristen, Michelle and I were so honored to be a part of Mary and Mike's special day!


We had such an incredible team of vendors working with us. Jason and Christine with Azul Photography spent the day documenting this wonderful celebration. We have just a few photos to share!
 

Mary and Mike personalized their wedding in so many ways starting with Mike actually giving Mary her grandmother's engagement ring.  Mary wore her mother's veil and enhanced her bouquet with broaches from both of her grandmothers.  I am sure the cuff links Mary gave Mike for a wedding gift will show up in wedding photos years down the road.


 
Our ceremony took place at Christ Episcopal Church in historic downtown New Bern followed by the reception at the Abilena Plantation.  So many wonderful vendors participated in making this a perfect weekend. 

Lewis Bordeau Enterprises partnered with Classic Party Rentals to helps us with our tenting, lighting and other rental needs creating the perfect setting on the water front of Abileana Plantation.


Shelley with Expresions of Love Florist truly captured Mary's vision with the floral arrangments.  After a fabulous dinner caterered by The Chelsea, the guests were treated to a multi-tiered, multi-flavored cake designed by Sweet Memories Bakery.  Everyone danced the night away to The Johnny Dollar Band from Greenville, North Carolina.

The beautiful classic car was provided by Britannia Coach LTD.

We hope this is just the first of many weddings in New Bern!