Nicole + Jimmy 5.20.12

For anyone who has been flowing our blog and/or me in general, knows that Jimmy and I (finally) tied the knot back in May.  The whole "Wedding Planner planning her own wedding" thing was very interesting.  For the most part, I was just like any other working bride --I did most of my (personal) planning at night/on the weekends when I wasn't attending to the needs of my clients (i.e. other brides!).  There were some minor (and a few major) bumps along the way, but now I fully know what it feels like to "walk the walk".  =)

The ceremony was held at Fairmont United Methodist Church.  Jimmy and I had been searching alllll over Raleigh and when we walked into Fairmont, we both immediately agreed that "this was the place!"  The church has the most beautiful set of stained glass windows.  Eight in all that depict the life of Jesus, from birth to the cross.  

After the ceremony, guests made their way to the Renaissance at North Hills for the cocktail hour and the reception.  Thanks to my amazing vendors, the ballroom was BREATHTAKING!  I mean, really!  Patrick Cooke and his team from PC Productions outdid themselves with the purple uplighting!  I couldn't believe how amazing the room looked.  Also, the team at English Garden did an amazing job setting up hundreds (literally!) of floating candles and purple roses on the tables.  The combination of candlelight and uplighting blew my expectations out of the water!   

Next was our cake.  Leona Taylor of Frosted Bliss Cakes created a cake that was just too pretty to cut!!  (we eventually did cut it, though!).  Everything was amazing!

I am sooo thankful that we hired our videographer!  It was something we weren't going to do, but my mom and (at the time, future) sister-in-law convinced us to reconsider.  Vincent Murphy and his team from Red Carpet Wedding Films did an amazing job covering our day.  They killed it! 

Lastly, a HUGE thank you to Karen Clark for being my day-of planner!!!   There wasn't anyone else I would have trusted with our wedding day!  You are amazing!   

Special thanks to our photographer, Cole Gorman of Blest Photography for capturing our special day. (warning!  lots of pictures ahead!  =) )

 

  

my "something blue"  =)

 

 

my "something borrowed" Grandpa Sam bought these in Italy for Grandma.  <3

"Bye!  See ya at the church!" 

 

love love loved our bouquets!!!  Thank you English Garden!

<3

hehehe!  They thought they were so cool!

one of the best moments of the day

 

the new Mr & Mrs! 

I still can't believe this was our ballroom! 

 

 

 

YUM!!!

 

Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Conder  :)

 

 

some of our guests were "encouraging" him to smash cake in my face!  Luckly he knew better!  HA!

 

 

 

I cannot wait for the video - Jimmy danced for me before he took off the garter! 

 

 

Normally, I end our postings thanking the couple for allowing us to be a part of their special day.  Since I can't really do that, I am thanking the vendors and my parents.  I know I've said it already, but I really could not have done this without their amazing help and talent.  My vendors were the force behind the magic.  Yes, I planned it, but without them it would not have gone off without a hitch.  From the bottom of my heart, thank y'all so much!!   <3



Amanda + Nate 3.24.12

Amanda and Nate's story begins a little differently than most of my other brides.  When Amanda reached out to Premier it was because she had already been burned by another "professional" planner and was desperate to get her wedding plans back on track.  After hearing what she had been through, there was no way I was letting this bride out of my sight!  In the name of Wedding Planners everywhere, I had to show her that there were good ones out there!  :)   So in less than one month, we high-tailed the plans into over drive and pulled together Amanda & Nate's dream wedding! 

The ceremony and reception took place at the Historic Mordecai Park in downtown Raleigh.  Erin and her staff were so helpful and wonderful to work with!  I can't wait to have another wedding at Mordecai. 

Since the other planner hadn't bothered to help Amanda plan a thing, she still needed a florist, cake, DJ, all her rentals, transportation, and an Officiant!  In case you're new to this, that's a LOT of vendors to pull together in less than a month!  Naturally, I reached out to all my favorite vendors and got the planning ball rolling!   

Our friends at North Raleigh Florist came through in less than a month's notice and pulled together the prettiest arragements!  Thanks y'all!

Leona Taylor of Frosted Bliss Cakes made the pretties cake for our Bride & Groom.  DeeJay's Event Rentals came through in a jiffy and got the bride ALL her rentals, including a huge tent!  The staff at Cook Shack provided the most delish pig pickin' and sides I've seen in a long time.  Yum!! 

Thanks again to everyone invloved.  It litterally was a team effort and couldn't have been done without each one of you!

the Chapel at Mordecai

Since the chapel was a bit small for the number of guests Amanda and Nate were expecting, they had the ceremony outside on the steps of the chapel.  Simply perfect!

 

to add to the casual, laid-back atmosphere, Amanda and Nate had cornhole boards and ladder ball setup for guests to play. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

<3 this!!

 

 

the newlyweds!

Amanda & Nate - thank you sooo much for trusting us with your very special day!  It was our honor and pleasure working with y'all!  We wish you all the happiness and many years of newlywed bliss!  Congrats!!

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)   =)