Two of our favorite things: weddings and Christmas! There is something completely magical about winter weddings, especially just before the holidays, when the world is filled with anticipation and joy. Deena & Brad’s wedding was no exception. From the perfectly vibrant winter sunset just before their ceremony, to the luminary-lined walkway as guests exited the church, to the snow falling softly as guests departed the reception, this wedding was a spectacular celebration of the warmth of love in this frosty season.
Pay close attention to the aerial photos we included of the reception venue, which is a spectacular transformation of Deena’s family’s backyard in High Point, NC. It took nearly 18,000 sf of tenting, (sometimes 16 feet off the ground), a huge group of wedding creatives (please see below), and the imaginative design direction of JW Walton from The Catering Co. of Chapel Hill to create this magical space! A big thanks to the Grace Leisure Events team for keeping us so well-organized and for helping the night run so smoothly!
Deena & Brad: we’re sure your holiday was a bright one, with this wedding as a prelude to the season! We thank you and your warm families for making us feel so welcome and for giving us the opportunity to document such a stunning event! We wish you heaps of joy in the years to come!
Ceremony Venue: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, High Point, NC
Officiants: Bishop Thomas Stockton, The Reverend Dr. J Alexander Ward, The Reverend Dr. Charles Wilson
Reception Venue: bride’s family’s home, High Point, NC
Wedding Coordination: Grace Beason for Grace Leisure Events, assisted by Katherine Hollander, Samantha Kozub, Amanda Scott, and Elise Bruce
Design, Catering & Décor (including Linens and Rentals): The Catering Company of Chapel Hill
Tenting: Party Reflections
Flowers and Soft Décor: Randy McManus Designs, Inc.
Ceremony Music: The Burlington Boys Choir, The Piedmont Chamber Orchestra, Dr. Marc Foster, Mr. James Martin, Mr. Frank Pifferetti Jr.
Reception Band: Big Blast & The Party Masters (booked through Eastcoast Entertainment)
Wedding Cake: The Art of Cake
Photography: Natalie Carter Hyde and her team from Aesthetic Images
Lighting Design: Jeff Linker
Band and Dance floor lighting: Chandler Gentry
Lighting Support: Dave Watson for Get Lit Special Event Lighting
Trolleys: Olde South Trolley Co.
Guest Charters: Trolleys Inc. dba Sunway Charters
Rolls Royce: Sterling Carriage
Hair Stylists & Make-Up Artists: Colleen Kelly & Herita Jones
Seamstress: Mary Horlacher
Wedding Invitations: Debby Ferguson
Calligraphy: Yellow House Calligraphy
Nancy Ray - I love it you guys!!! The bowties = awesomeness. And the squirrel hopping across the sidewalk made me smile! Love those Chapel Hill squirrels. Brilliant work, as always!
Gramantha - You. Rock. Our. World.
Meredith Perdue - This is so fun, and so very Gramantha!
ryan {pure7} - man….i want one of these!!! soooooo cool. good job guys : )
sarah der - Oh. My. Word. Are you even serious. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!