January 01, 2020

Order your copy of Weddings Lookbook 2019 to learn more about all the best vendors in the Triangle area. Love Cake is featured on pages 172-173 and see our ad on page 183.

Photo: Morgan Williams Photography

Venue: Chatham Station

Cake: Love Cake

December 22, 2019

Bry & Jonathan enjoyed a timeless wedding at Market Hall Park View surrounded by their best friends and family. 

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Photographer: f8 Photo Studios

Wedding Planner: Timeless Events

Venue and Catering: Market Hall Park View

Wedding Lighting Design: All Around Raleigh DJ Lighting

Hair & Makeup: Douglas Carroll Salon

Transportation: Raleigh Rickshaw

Florist: Kelly Odom Flowers

Wedding Cake: Love Cake

October 21, 2019

This wedding was one for the books!  It was gorgeous, fun, perfect October weather, and did I mention fun? 

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Happily Ever After Raleigh {Planning}

Mason Dixon Designs {Calligraphy & Details}

Traditions by Anna {Dress}

Specialties Events {Floral Design}

Merrimon Wynne {Venue}

East Coast Entertainment {DJ}

Love Cake {Cake}

Makeup by Ashley Mooney {Hair & Makeup}

Beau Catering {Catering}

Bella Bridesmaids {Bridal Party Dresses}

Jos A Bank {Groom/ Groomsmen Attire}

Paper Buzz {Invitations}

Greenhouse Picker Sisters {Rentals & Decor}

Cupcake Shoppe {Desserts}

Party Reflections {Rentals}

November 01, 2019

​Check out this rainy day wedding for Daniel & Nicole!

Vendors:

• Wedding Ceremony/Reception: Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary

• Planner: Blissful Celebrations

• Videography: Honeydew Films

• Hair & Makeup: All About Hair & Nails

• Florist: North Raleigh Florist

• Bakery: Love Cake of NC

September 30, 2019

"Kailey and Kyle were married at The Meadows wedding venue in Raleigh, NC on a sunny September day. If I had to describe their wedding in one word it would be…fairytale."

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Vendors That Made it All Happen:
Floral: Specialties Events / Cake: Love Cake / Planner: SweetSarabelle / Catering: Unforgettable Food Affairs / DJ: All Around Raleigh DJ / Hair & Makeup: Jade Marion & Ashley Prins / Videographer: Point 200 / Venue: The Meadows at Firefly Farm / Photographer: Sarah Joann Photography

July 12, 2019

"We are so thrilled to have captured this delightfully fun day for Amanda & TJ and wish them so much joy and happiness in their future together."

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Vendors
 

Photography by: MKM Photography
Venue: River Ridge Golf Club
Officiant: Bill Himes
Catering: City BBQ
Rentals: CE Rental
Flowers: Teacup Floral
Cake: Love Cake
DJ: Michael French, Complete Weddings
Hair & Makeup: Carmon's Curl Up & Dye
Dress: Essense of Australia, NY Bride & Groom of Raleigh
Bridesmaids' Dresses: JJ's House
Menswear: Men's Wearhouse
Transportation: EcoStyle Transportation

September 04, 2019

It's hard to overstate just how happy Hilary & Rob were to get married. Completely in love with each, and with getting married, they brought so much happiness to The Carolina Inn for their wedding...

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• Wedding Venue: The Carolina Inn

• Planner: Sally Oakley

• Band: The Shakedown Band

• Hair & Makeup: Douglas Carroll

• Florist: Blossom Artistry

• Cake: Kristina Solloway , Love Cake

November 04, 2019

Check out this dreamy Melrose Knitting Mill wedding photographed by Joanna Sue Photography

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Vendors:

Bridal Cottage - The Gray House
Venue - Melrose Knitting Mill
Planner - Blake at Southern Oak Events
Makeup - Artistry by Taylor
Hair - Megan Pirrocco
Dress - Urban Set Bride - Boutique
Caterer - Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
DJ - Frank at Bunn DJ Company
Florist - Expressions of Love
Cake Artist - Love Cake

October 18, 2019

Aerial and Daniel brought a colorful romance to Oakland Farm all the way from Washington, D.C. this July! 

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Thank you to all the incredible vendors!

Photographer | Amelya Jayne Photography
Cake | Love Cake
Florist | The Secret Garden II
Wedding Planner | Jessica George
Videographer | Chaz Reid Films
Makeup | Brittany Rogers
Caterer | City BBQ
DJ | The Deluxe Event Group
Rentals | CE Rental
Dress | Stella York
Bridesmaids Dresses | Lulus
Groomsmen Suits | Macy’s
Groom’s Suit | Men’s Warehouse

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June 04, 2019

Who says all wedding celebrations have to be the same? Wes and Vanessa’s wedding at Morris Peaceland Farm was anything but ordinary in the best ways possible.

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Weddings Lookbook preferred vendors:

Venue – Morris Peaceland Farm

Catering – Rocky Top Catering

Rentals – CE Rental

Decor – Greenhouse Picker Sisters

Bakery – Love Cake

Participating vendors:

Photographer – Samantha Canal Photography

Planner – Bustled Events

Officiant – Armando Guzman

Hair/Makeup – Wedding Hair by Liz

Florist – Petals on the Go

DJ – DJ Sotto

Photobooth – Glamper Booth

Tables – Meez Events

Dancers – NC Brazilian Arts Project

January 01, 2019

Order your copy of Weddings Lookbook 2019 to learn more about all the best vendors in the Triangle area. Love Cake is featured on pages 188-189 and see our ad on page 201.

Photo: Kate Pope Photography

Venue: The Glass Box

Cake: Love Cake

March 13, 2019

"Among the many considerations you will make when planning a party or celebration is how you’ll decorate the space that you hold the event in. You’ll want to make a visual impact with the décor that you choose. That way, the guests that you invite have something to remember the event by thanks to the pictures that they take and the thoughts that they share with others on social media. Here is what you need to look for when buying unique cake displays:"

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photo credit: Walters & Walters Photography

publisher: Weddings Lookbook

March 28, 2019

"If you are looking for something a little more traditional, we love wedding cakes by Love Cake"

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photo credit: Walters & Walters Photography

publisher: Weddings Lookbook

March 05, 2019

"The most exquisite and intimate North Ridge Country Club wedding in Raleigh, North Carolina.  This one was for the books… everything was perfection.  The details were so lovely.  When the bride saw her wedding venue, she cried.  But that wasn’t what made the day extraordinary.  It was the love between Jessica and Charlie and all of their family and friends.  Everyone glowed.  It was an honor to be a part of it."

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Wedding Details:  Venue | North Ridge Country Club | Floral Design | Brides and Bouquets | Gown | Amsale | Shoes | Bagley Mischka | Hair & MUA | SalonBlu | Cake Design | Love Cake NC | Rentals | Themeworks Creative| DJ | Irresistible Groove | Videographer | Thomas Blake Films | Film Lab | Indie Film Lab |

March 06, 2019

"Love Cake went above and beyond with their set up. Seriously above – their cakes were huge and so beautiful! They served samples of Wedding Cake and Cookies and Cream to prospective clients. I can vouch – the cakes are delicious!"

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OPEN HOUSE VENDORS

Southern Oak Events
Melrose Knitting Mill
The Historic Wakefield Barn
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
Kelsey Nelson Photography
Richard Barlow Photography
Barlow Boudoir
WINK Hair + Makeup
Cask Design
Filled and Flooded Handlettering
Brides and Bouquets
Expressions of Love Florist
Bowerbird Flowers
Jeffrey’s Florist
Duck Donuts
Simply Cakes
The Crepe Cakerie
Love Cake
Greenhouse Picker Sisters
Morgan Scott Films
Bunn DJ Company
Making Memories DJ Service
Spark Photo Booth

November 21, 2018

Emily & Matthew were supposed to get married and party at 214 Martin Street back in September, but then Hurricane Florence came to beat up the Carolinas and their plans got blown back a bit. 

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Ceremony Venue: West Raleigh Presbyterian Church
Officiant: Katherine Rick-Miller
Planner: Sara Wilson
Florals: Flowers by Design
Reception Venue & Catering: 214 Martin Street
DJ: Best Night Ever DJ
Cake: Love Cake NC

April 07, 2018

Haley and Larry’s wedding day brought unseasonably cold temperatures and non-stop rain. But even with the dreary weather outside, there was so much warmth and joy that surrounded their big day and it could not have been more beautiful! 

V E N D O R S:

Ceremony Venue: White Memorial Presbyterian Church | Reception Venue: North Carolina Museum of History | Wedding Coordinator: Harmony Weddings and Events | Assistant Photographer: Kevyn Dixon Photography | Videographer: Cory Befus Video Design | Florist: MEWS Designs | Catering: Cafe Luna | Cake: Love Cake | DJ: Vox DJ Company | Hair and MUA: Ashley Massengill of Head Turners Salon | Wedding Dress: New York Bridal Salon | Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie | Suits: Jos.A.Bank | Linen Rentals: CE Rental

December 18, 2018

Timeless Love Weddings brings us a Snow White wedding inspiration at The Hall and Gardens at Landmark in North Carolina! Set in the Springtime, this lovely interpretation of the classic tale features the work of a wonderful team of vendors – the florals of Artfully Arranged, invitations of By Brittany Branson, the calligraphy of Blush & Blue Designs, hand crafted desserts by Buttermilk Boutique, L.L.C., and an exquisite watercolor cake by Love Cake!

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Vendors / Venue – The Hall and Gardens at Landmark / Event Planner – Party Designs by Jax / Florals – Artfully Arranged / Bakery – Love Cake and Buttermilk Boutique, L.L.C. / Caterer – Fords Fluent n Foods / Invitations – By Brittany Branson / Calligraphy – Blush & Blue Designs / Bridesmaid Dresses – Maggi Bridal / Tuxedo and Men’s Attire – Xedo Rentals / Linens and Coverings – Party Reflections / Other – Distinctive Party Scapes / Jewelry – Evan’s Jewelers / Makeup – Silverceiling Beauty Consulting / Other – Wildflower Vintage Co. / Second Shooter – Three Region Photography / Cinema and Video –  Jon Warlick Media /First Shooter - Rose Trail Images

September 30, 2018

If you’re looking for inspiration for an industrial chic wedding with just a little bit of sparkle, then you won’t want to miss the images from this amazing styled shoot!

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Photographer: Morgan Caddell Photography

Venue – Forest Hall at Chatham Mills / Event Designer – Harmony Weddings and Events / Florals – Wild Flora Farm / Bakery – Love Cake / Catering – Donovan’s Dish / Design and Decor – Greenhouse Picker Sisters and Cottage Luxe / Equipment Rentals – CE Rental / Gown – Traditions by Anna Bridal Boutique / Jewelry – Diamonds Direct / Signage – Paper Buzz / Beauty – Made Beautiful by Roya / Officiant – Ceremonies by Katherine

September 30, 2018

This enchanted Snow White themed wedding is jam-packed with creative vendors, all bringing to fruition the dream wedding vision of Jaclyn Baker of Timeless Love Weddings.

Photographers: Three Region Photography & Lifestyle & Rose Trail Images

Florists: Artfully Arranged

Bakeries: Love Cake & Buttermilk Boutique, LLC

Venues: The Hall and Gardens at Landmark

Planners: Party Designs by Jax

Rentals & Decor: Wildflower Vintage Co. & Party Reflections & Distinctive Party Scapes

Caterer: Fords Fluent N' Food Catering

Videographers: Jon Warlick Media

Beauty: Silverceiling Beauty Consulting

Paper Goods + Calligraphy: Blush & Blue Designs By BrittanyBrandson

Jewelry: Evan's Jewelers

Attire: Xedo Rentals & Maggi Bridal

July 05, 2018

Check out this blog post by Mike with Michael Jacobs Photography. I joined forces recently for a styled shoot at the new and upcoming venue, Warren Estate.

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Follow the collaborating vendors of Instagram:

Photography: @michaeljacobsphoto_llc

Venue & Florals: @warrenestatenc

Cake: @love_cakenc

Cake stand: @distinctiveparty

Jewelry: @onholidayjewels

Hair: @stylist_christy

Makeup: @theresaburdenbeauty

December 16, 2017

Order your copy of Weddings Magazine 2018 to learn more about all the best vendors in the Triangle area. Love Cake is featured on pages 194-195 and see our ad on page 208.

Photo: Walters & Walters

Venue: The Matthews House

Cake: Love Cake

March 01, 2018

Myya Carson gives a recap of her visit to the Creative Touch Events Open House as they opened the doors to their designer warehouse on Monday, February 26, 2018.

Participating Vendors:

Fords Fluent N' Food

Ultra Mix Events

Love Cake

Elizabeth Ashely & Co 

VMAstudios

Haute Seats @hauteseats

Oak City Event Rental

Ce Rental 

Vividesigns

January 31, 2018

Laura with Laurel Calligraphy gifted my branded Love Cake Shoot with her beautiful calligraphed tent cards. Thank you Laura!

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Sarah Chung with The Matthews House in Cary
Colleen Winstead with Colleen Mathias Photography
Emily Meisner Thomas with Emily Katherine Events
Caroline Jessup Cash with The Prettiest Pieces
Maira N Ray Cruz with Constantly Bloom
Laura Victoria Tripp Spivey with Laurel Calligraphy
*Nancy Bolen with Makeup With Nancy
*Wendy Kurczak Darby with Wendy's Gems, Grow with me

January 17, 2018

It's always fun to work with Caroline at The Prettiest Pieces. She has gorgeous furniture and small wares that add beautiful details to any event. Check out this styled shoot at The Farm at Salem Church!

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Photography: Tiffany L. Johnson Photography

Cake: Love Cake

Florist: Bill Hamilton Designs

Invitations & Calligraphy: Raleigh Calligraphy & Design

Rentals & Decor: The Prettiest Pieces

Hair & Make-up: Melody Raper

Jewelry: Chloe & Isabel

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January 11, 2018

Kathleen and Matt chose downtown Raleigh’s historic Merrimon-Wynne house for their wedding reception on December 29th. Randy Bennett of DJ Randy B's Weddings & Events gives a play by play song diary to mark each special moment of the evening.

Vendors:

Event Planner: Emily Katherine Events, photographer Ariana from Silver Feather Studios, Rocky Top Catering,  Love Cake NC and florist Springwell Gardens. 

November 08, 2017

This evening reception at Compass Rose Brewery made for a lovely intimate party with close family and friends. Audrey Priel of Rose Trail Images did a beautiful job photographing the event. You can read her blog and see more pictures of this event by clicking below.

November 29, 2017

Artfully Wed featured this creative wedding inspiration from Randy Berger and Emily Katherine Events which was inspired by a vintage collection of blue and white china provided by The Prettiest Pieces. This styled shoot took place at The Parlour at Mann's Chapel.

Collaborators:

• Photographer: Randy Berger

• Event Designer: Emily Katherine Events

• Venue: The Parlour at Mann's Chapel

• Floral Designer: Wildly Cultivated Floral Design

• Cake Designer: Love Cake

• Stationery Designer: fiftyfourdegrees

• Hair Stylist: Big Screen Beauty Salon

• Makeup Artist: Makeup With Nancy

• Rentals: The Prettiest Pieces

• Videographer: Carolina Wedding Films

• Officiant: Sanctuary Interfaith Spiritual Care

• Paper: Fabulous Fancy Pants

November 30, 2017

Featured in The Coordinated Bride, this Gold & Tropical Themed First Wedding Anniversary took place at The Bradford House new New Hill. NC. Photography by Laura Memory Photography & Videography.

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Collaborators:

Photographer:  Laura Memory Photography & Videography // Second Shooter: Bluebell Photography // Cinema and Video: Laura Memory Photography & Videography // Calligrapher: Dana Reid Calligraphy // Bakery: Love Cake // Equipment Rentals: Minted Spaces // Calligrapher: Magnolia Grove Weddings and events // Event Planner: Magnolia Grove Weddings and events // Makeup Artist: Erin Kelly Make Up // Event Venue: The Bradford // Submitted via Two Bright Lights

December 16, 2017

It was a pleasure collaborating with Raleigh Calligraphy on this styled shoot at The Farm at Salem Church, which was the inspiration for this blog post on using greenery as the inspiration for a wedding design.

VENUE: The Farm at Salem Church | PHOTOGRAPHERS: Tiffany L. Johnson Photography | PLANNER: Magnolia Grove Weddings | CAKES & DESSERTS: Love Cake | FLORISTS: Bill Hamilton Designs | INVITATIONS & CALLIGRAPHY: Raleigh Calligraphy & Design | TENTS, RENTALS & DECOR: The Prettiest Pieces | HAIR & MAKEUP: Melody Raper | RINGS & JEWELRY: Chloe & Isabel

September 02, 2017

Featured on Bustld , this styled shoot was planned and designed by Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events and a team of fabulous vendors. Set at a gorgeous estate, the shoot captured by Laura Memory Photography featured a real-life couple that was celebrating their first wedding anniversary!

Collaborators:

Planners: Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events

Bakeries: Love Cake & Cakes by Whit

Venues: The Bradford

Photographers: Laura Memory Photography & Bluebell Photography

Beauty: Erin Kelly Make Up

Rentals & Decor: Minted Spaces

Paper Goods + Calligraphy: Dana Reid Calligraphy

September 21, 2017

Weddings Magazine features the best wedding vendors in the Triangle area, including Love Cake!

July 13, 2017

Vintage Meets Modern Non-Traditional Beach Wedding Inspiration coordinated by Elizabeth's Events and photographed by Amy and Archer.

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Collaborators:

Event Planner: Elizabeth’s Event

Lead Photographer: Amy and Archer Photography

Second Photographer: Kayli LaFon Photography

Florist: Manor House Flowers

Cake Artist: Love Cake

Cake Paper Flower Artist: Constantly Bloom (Maria Cruz) 

Hair Stylist: Kat Jenkins - Sky Parlour

Makeup Artist: Maria Blair Serrano – Ward Hair & Nail Design

Stationary: Alexis Kremer

Decor: Greenhouse Picker Sisters

Wedding Dress: The Magnolia Bride

Menswear: The Tailored Look

October 04, 2017

Photographer:  Bluebell Photography

Calligrapher: Dana Reid Calligraphy

Floral Designer: Every Bloomin Thing

Event Planner: Magnolia Grove Weddings and events 

Event Venue: The Bradford

Cake: Love Cake

Rentals: Minted Spaces

June 21, 2017

NORTH CAROLINA CLASSIC SOUTHERN CHARM Styled Shoot coordinated by Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events and photographed by Tiffany L. Johnson.

Photography: Tiffany L. Johnson Photography

Cake: Love Cake

Florist: Bill Hamilton Designs

Invitations & Calligraphy: Raleigh Calligraphy & Design

Rentals & Decor: The Prettiest Pieces

Hair & Make-up: Melody Raper

Jewelry: Chloe & Isabel

July 06, 2017

Elizabeth with Elizabeth's Event Planning did a fantastic job coordinating this modern beach wedding. All the blue accent pieces worked so well against the ocean backdrop.

Collaborators:

Event Planner: Elizabeth’s Event

Lead Photographer: Amy and Archer Photography

Second Photographer: Kayli LaFon Photography

Florist: Manor House Flowers

Cake Artist: Love Cake

Cake Paper Flower Artist: Constantly Bloom (Maria Cruz) 

Hair Stylist: Kat Jenkins - Sky Parlour

Makeup Artist: Maria Blair Serrano – Ward Hair & Nail Design

Stationary: Alexis Kremer

Decor: Greenhouse Picker Sisters

Wedding Dress: The Magnolia Bride

Menswear: The Tailored Look

April 23, 2017

The Prettiest Pieces did an amazing job creating so many pretty details and pieces of furniture to make this shoot at The Mayton Inn in Cary, NC what I'd call eye candy. So much beauty to take in with all its layers of stylized goodness. Caroline outdid herself with this amazing shoot which was coordinated by Emily Thomas with Emily Katherine Events. Colleen Winstead of Colleen Mathias Photography does an amazing job capturing details and light - she did a fantastic job!

Venue: The Mayton Inn

Event Coordinator: Emily Katherine Events

Rentals: The Prettiest Pieces 

Videographer: Cory Befus

Florist: Constantly Bloom

Hair: Naomi Yata

Makeup: Makeup With Nancy

Cake: Love Cake

Desserts: Magnolia Grove

Gifts/Favors: Southern Oak Gift Co.

Invitations: Emily Ruth Prints

I had the privilege of presenting my Love Cake wedding cakes at a quaint Bridal Open House at Person Place in Louisburg, NC, coordinated by Ashley Vause Events.  I ended up working along aside some fantastic event vendors like Laurel Calligraphy, Oscar William Cotton Candy, Images by Amber Robinson, and Cannon Catering.  And then there was Kasey at Revelry + Heart. Kasey had an amazing portfolio of unique stationery she had designed, and even her business cards will make your wish you never settled for Vistaprint.... which is where I got mine :). Anyway, you will love her style and she is a "must see" for custom stationery!

This was a beautiful photo shoot done at the Bradford in New Hill, NC. Photographer Ashlyn Miller with Bluebell Photography and Meagan Graddy with Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events did a fabulous job coordinating it. Aryn with Minted Spaces has beautiful decor and staging skills that will knock your socks off! 

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Photographer: Blue Bell Photography

Videography: Laura Memory Photography

Planning & Styling: Magnolia Grove Weddings  

Photographer: Melissa Toma Photography 

Calligraphy: Dana Reid Calligraphy 

Furniture Rentals: Minted Spaces 

Florals: Every Bloomin' Thing

Cake: Love Cake

Hair & Make-Up: Erin Kelly Make-Up

Venue: The Bradford

Here is a lovely write-up by Emily Thomas with Emily Katherine Events on an interview she did on Love Cake. Audrey Priel with Rose Trail Images joined us for a photo shoot during this interview at my home-based cake studio.

This was a fun styled shoot at The Parlour at Mann's Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC. Emily Thomas, owner of Emily Katherine Events and coordinator of this shoot, wrote a lovely piece on her blog about it. Be sure to read about it and find out about all the wonderful vendors that came together to make this magic happen!

Venue: The Parlour at Mann’s Chapel

Rentals: The Prettiest Pieces

Florist: Wildly Cultivated Floral Designs

Photographer: Randy Berger Photography

Videography: Carolina Wedding Films

Hair: Christy Callaghan

Makeup: Makeup With Nancy

Officiant: Kathie McCutcheon

Models: Kathy Huynh & Nick Kleban

Cake: Love Cake

Stationary: fiftyfourdegrees

This photo shoot at The Mayton Inn in Cary, NC was coordinated by Emily Thomas with Emily Katherine Events. Colleen Winstead of Colleen Mathias Photography does an amazing job capturing details and light - she did a fantastic job!

Venue: The Mayton Inn

Event Coordinator: Emily Katherine Events

Rentals: The Prettiest Pieces 

Videographer: Cory Befus

Florist: Constantly Bloom

Hair: Naomi Yata

Makeup: Makeup With Nancy

Cake: Love Cake

Desserts: Magnolia Grove

Gifts/Favors: Southern Oak Gift Co.

Invitations: Emily Ruth Prints

Southern Farm Styled Shoot coordinated by Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events and photographed by Tiffany L. Johnson.

Photography: Tiffany L. Johnson Photography

Cake: Love Cake

Florist: Bill Hamilton Designs

Invitations & Calligraphy: Raleigh Calligraphy & Design

Rentals & Decor: The Prettiest Pieces

Hair & Make-up: Melody Raper

Jewelry: Chloe & Isabel

Soft Classic Elegance Styled Shoot coordinated by Magnolia Grove Weddings and Events and photographed by Tiffany L. Johnson.

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Photography: Tiffany L. Johnson Photography

Cake: Love Cake

Florist: Bill Hamilton Designs

Invitations & Calligraphy: Raleigh Calligraphy & Design

Rentals & Decor: The Prettiest Pieces

Hair & Make-up: Melody Raper

Jewelry: Chloe & Isabel