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)   =)