Stephanie + Chuck 9.17.11

Stephanie and Chuck's wedding was so sweet and special right from the start.  They were so candid with how they met (on Match.com!), their admiring love story, and of course, the romantic way Chuck proposed to Stephanie (which easily could have come from a Nicholas Sparks novel). 

All of Stephanie's wedding festivities took place at the Chef's Palette in Cary, NC.  The restaurant has the perfect setup to accomodate a ceremony, cocktail hour, and a reception for 120 guests!  Kathie Clark and her staff really know their stuff!  They were fantastic!   Plus the food was amaing too!  If you're ever near the Stonebridge Shopping Center in Cary, check out Chef's Palette. 

The impressive cupcake tower was courtesy of Sweet Bri's.  Brianna did an amazing job not only with the biggest cupcake display ever, but the cupcakes themselves were soooo good!  My favorit was the chocolate cupcake with mocha frosting (it had little specks of ground espresso beans in it). 

Photos were take by Terrence Williams, thank you for sharing with us!! 

the bride and her daughter <3

Brooke served as the Maid of Honor and the Flower Girl

the waterfall painting served as the perfect spot for the ceremony!

praying.  really hard.  =)

the begining of a new family

THE cupcake tower (I'm thinking of calling Guinness, this has to be some kind of record...)

In remembrance of loved ones.

no one wanted the party to end!

Luckily for these guys, Stephanie and Chuck had planned an intimate after-party at their (brand new!) home following the reception.  :)  There was lots of food, drinks, cupcakes, live music, and games to entertain the little ones.  I heard the after-party went well into the wee-late hours.  ;)

Stephanie and Chuck - thank you both for sharing your wedding with me!  I wish you and your new family un-ending joyfulness and blessings.  Salute!

Jennifer + Pete 10.11.11

Okay, I know I say this every time, but honestly, I really am sooo excited to post the pictures from Jennifer's wedding!   Jen and I started working together exactly one year ago yesterday.  Oh, how time flys!!!   We worked together each step of the way to create a rustic, country-chic theme.  Just plain 'ole b-e-a-u-tiful.   

Jennifer and I were blessed to work with amazing and talented vendors.  Since our Bride-de-jour was getting married on her future in-laws property, we had to rent EVERYTHING!   I remember the first time I met her at the property - we stood there staring at this huge empty field trying to envision a massive tent that was going to host the most special day of her life.  Classic Party Rentals provided the majority of our rental needs:  our (massive) tent, lights, generators, heaters, tables, chairs, linens, napkins, chargers...  Maureen at CPR was amazing to work with every step of the way!   Thanks, girl!

My favorit cake lady, Leona Taylor of Frosted Bliss Cakes provided Jennifer's amazing cupcakes.  Since everything Leona bakes is mouth-watering, Jennifer went with four different cupcake flavors.  So guests would know "what's what" Leona made 4 different color, edible maple leaves and we proped up a cute little frame explaining the "color code".  The cupcakes were a huge hit! 

Catering was provided by Thrills from the Grill - these guys had guests lining up before the food was even ready!!  Let me tell you, that grill smelled sooooo good!   Our banquet Captain, Victor was on point the whole evening.  Great job guys! 

Last, but not least our AMAZING pictures are courtsey of the talented Lisha Myers, of Lisha Myers Photograph.  You must check out her blog to see more shots from Jennifer's event. 

Okay, so enough chit-chat, on to the pictures!

LOVE the cowboy boots!

Jennifer & Pete's 'First Look' moment.  Sooo sweet!!!  =)

the most beautiful arragement courtesy of North Raleigh Florist

Jennifer scored a great find with these charms! 

Pretty sure Jennifer's niece should win 'Cutest Flowergirl' Award!

Pete and his guys

How amazing is this alter?!! 

simply breathtaking!

Jennifer pulled together each and every detail of her centerpieces

check out those cupcakes!! 

soo sweet!

be nice to eachother!!  hehehe

Jennifer's nephew broke it down on the dancefloor!

amazing shot.  love the stars!!

Jennifer + Pete = <3

Thank you both for allowing Premier to play such a special role in your wedding.  Many blessings for you both and your future together!   Ji Ve Li!  ('Cheers!' in Serbian)   =)

Stephanie + Justin 10.9.11

When I met Stephanie for the first time, I was so excited for her wedding day!  The thought of all her homemade goodies, the BBQ, the home-brewed beer, the dancing, and all the other details...(I really could go on and on), I just couldn't wait.

Stephanie and Justin's nuptuals were held at the beautiful Rock Quarry Farm in Chapel Hill.  The main home is over 120 years old!  The current owners have put some major TLC into updating and renovating it (any bride would enjoy indoor plumbing!), yet still maintaining the charm and nostalgia of home's history.  I cannot wait to do another wedding there (call me Camille!!).

The BBQ that Stephanie couldn't stop raving about was courtsey of Allen & Son's in Chapel Hill (sorry guys, no link, the restaurant doesn't have a website!).  Those guys pulled up with some authentic southern cookin!  Best banana pudding I've had in a loooong time.  The rest of the days goodies came straight from the bride's kitchen.  Stephanie actually sells her homemade goods online at The Bumpkin Gourmet (the pumpkin caramel sauce & jalapeno-peach jam is beyond delish!). 

as guests arrived, they were welcomed by some of the wedding party and this adorable sign

while the guests waited for the ceremony, a vicious game of cornhole took place

'I Do' Ale

Stephanie found vintage soda bottles with some very cool flavors (ever had boysenberry soda?)

the beautiful bride patiently waiting

the bride used haybales draped with pieces quilted fabric for seating

they're married!!!

the wedding party.  Those sunflowers were gorgeous!

the bride and her maids.  They each got to pick their own dress

the bride continued to incorporate the burlap and sunflowers into the reception decor

the bluegrass band.  They were awesome!  yes, that house is real.  =)

guests were treated to Stephanie's homemade red velvet, pumpkin and vanilla cupcakes (with plain and chocolate milk!)

Yum!

as the evening winded down, guests were encouraged to take some of Stephanie's pumpkin caramel sauce AND apple pie jam!

Stephanie, your wedding was absolutly beautiful!  I'm still daydreaming of your jalapeno-peach jam and the pumpkin caramel sauce....  

Jen + Michael 10.8.11

I am sooooooo excited to post this blog!!  I have been waiting paitently for these pictures to come and they're finally here!!  Jen was the most DIY/crafty/artistic bride we've seen in a long time.  She put so much thought into every detail imaginable.  The end result = a beautifly crafted rustic chic wedding in Chapel Hill, NC. 

First, let me thank our wonderful vendors --- without each and every one of you, this event would not have been as flawless as it was.  Major cudos to you.  =) 

Our venue was the mysterious Barn at Valhalla.  If you've ever been to the Barn, you'll know why I say 'mysterious' --- it's always a gamble if you're guests are going to find it!  Tre Bella of Durham did an amazing job on all the flowers.  Our caterer was Durham Catering Co., which thanks to them, I was able to try my very first pickled okra (Yum!).  And of course, our photographer, Cole Gorman of Blest Photography -- without you this event would not have been perfectly captured. 

How amazing is this?!
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How cool are those ulehe fern fronds (a.k.a. fiddleheads)!? 
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Jen made this bunting banner herself!  Told you she was crafty!
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Dinner was served under the most amazing tent ever!

How cool are these bunting banners??
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Each table centerpiece was a little different than the next.  I loved the mis-matched eclectic vibe and of course the fresh herbs!

Who doesn't love milk glass?!
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Who doesn't love fresh Basil?!
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Who doesn't love rustic-looking lanterns?!
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I LOVED her china!  The coolest plates. ever.
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Jen designed & made all her stationary herself!  Ah-mazing!
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After guests had to sing for their food (a totally outrageous in-prompt-to a cappella break out), they were ushered into the barn for dancing and sweets.

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Since Jen & Michael already had a killer "guest book", they set out an antique typewritter for guests to peck away well wishes and notes

Yes, that typewriter really worked.
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no traditional wedding cake here!  Lots of cookies, brownies, mini cupcakes, bundt cakes, and coconut cake!
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How adorable is this cake topper?!  You have to check out their engagement session to really get it 

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Sorry Cole, I couldn't help myself! 
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There were soooo many awesome shots that I had the hardest time picking which would make the blog.  Please check out the Premier's Facebook page to see the full album.

One last shot for the road...

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