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Tiffany & Chris’s Superstar Wedding at Renaissance North Hills!

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Tiffany & Chris were married at Jones Chapel at Meredith College and their reception was at Renaissance North Hills Hotel in Raleigh, NC on May 23rd, 2015 on an absolutely beautiful North Carolina day.  Tiffany & Chris were amazing clients to get to know during our many ‘meetings’at Tyler’s Taproom at Seaboard Station.  They wanted an absolute blow out party after all the formalities were done and that’s what they got!  We had a packed dance floor from start to finish and snuck in some amazing old-school tracks that blew the top off the venue but the song of the night had to be ‘The Man’ by Aloe Blacc!  Thanks for being such amazing clients.

Here are the amazing wedding vendors that we got to work with and who did such a great job for our couple:

Vesic Photography – Vesic Photography is simply the best photographer that I have ever worked with and you can see his amazing work below.

Ed Sansbury – Ed is a wonderful wedding officiant and I am lucky to have worked with him at many events.  Always a pleasure to be around and always does a great job for his clients.

Fresh Affairs – The Fresh Affairs team is one of the best local wedding floral designers and is another one of our preferred vendors!

Sweet Memories Bakery – Sweet Memories is so wonderful to work with.  I always hear the clients rave about how good the cake is and … isn’t that what it is all about?!

Tiffany Mentrak – Tiffany and her team are very talented professional hairstylist.  We always see her great work but we just don’t get to see her enough!

Southern Video Design – John is so great to work with!  We have worked with him multiple times and are amazed at how great his videos are but we never even know he’s there shooting such great footage!


Tiffany & Christopher

Wedding Planner

The Renaissance North Hills, 4100 Main at North Hills

5:00 pm – DJ Set up with wireless mic for Officiant at Jones Chapel at Meredith

7:15 pm – Cocktail Hour at The Renaissance

7:20 – Grande Entrance

  • Song is ‘GDFR’ by Flo Rida
    • 1st couple
  • Song is ‘Bring ‘em Out’ by TI
    • 2nd couple
  • Song is ‘Hypnotize’ by Notorious BIG
    • 3rd Couple
  • Song is ‘Yeah’ by Usher
    • 4th Couple
  • Song is ‘All I Do is Win’ by DJ Khaled
    • 5th Couple
  • Song is ‘Party Up in Here’ by DMX
    • Matron of Honor and Best Man
  • Song is ‘Turn Down for What’ by Lil Jon
    • Mr. and Mrs. Christopher & Tiffany!!

7:25 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘Latch’ Acoustic version by Sam Smith

7:30 – Mother/Son and Father/Daughter

  • Song is ‘Stand by Me’ by Ben E. King

7:40 – Dinner Begins

  • Blessing/Welcome by Best Man

8:30 – Toasts by Best man and Matron of Honor

8:40 – Cake Cutting

  • Song is ‘Build me up Buttercup’ by Foundations

8:45 – Party Time!

  • Start with Anniversary Dance

11:15 – Expected end of Tiffany & Chris’s Wedding

  • Last Song is ‘Let’s Get it On’ by Marvin Gaye

 

 

 

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Tiffany & Chris by Vesic Photography

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Tiffany & Chris by Vesic Photography

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Tiffany & Chris by Vesic Photography

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Tiffany & Chris by Vesic Photography

 

Kelly & Steven’s Sweet Wedding at The Sutherland in Wake Forest, NC

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly & Steven had their wonderful, classic and fun wedding at The Sutherland wedding venue in Wake Forest, NC on a gorgeous summer day and we got to help make it a great day for them!  Please check out the amazing work by Carolyn Scott Photography below.

The couple’s wedding ceremony was on the beautiful and intimate front lawn of The Sutherland.  The cocktail hour was on the back patio and the reception was in the pavilion.  The ceremony music was acoustic covers of contemporary songs like ‘Latch’ and ‘Fast Car’.

To start their reception, we got their guests a little fired up and brought everyone in to the carriage house. Steven and Kelly are huge Game of Thrones fans so we played the intro to G.O.T. for their Grande Entrance and they had an absolute blast with it. Kelly & Steven chose ‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ by Sleeping at Last (great cover!). The dinner playlist was classic, timeless music style similar to Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr. Their dancing playlist included Pitbull, Sia, DJ Kool and other old-school hits, MGMT.  Along with the wonderful vendors below, we helped throw this amazing couple a great wedding reception full of dancing and laughter.  After a few hours, things got more and more fun and everyone really got into partying so at the very last minute the bride and groom chose to really close it out strong with ‘Shots!’ by LMFAO ft Lil Jon and the dance floor just about blew up!

Here is Kelly & Steven’s Amazing Wedding Vendor Team!

Venue:  The Sutherland

Photographer:  Carolyn Scott Photography

Florist:  Fresh Affairs

Wedding Cake:  Ashley Cakes

Caterer:  Rocky Top Catering

Hair and Makeup:  Makeup for Your Day

Lighting and Arbor:  Themeworks Creative

Rentals:  CE Rentals

 

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

 

Kelly and Steven at The Sutherland by Carolyn Scott Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding at The Firehouse in Goldsboro, NC

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira and Zach’s are one of the most genuine and fun couples we have had the joy of working for!  The put so much passion into planning their beautiful wedding. They danced every moment of their wedding reception and we were proud to send them off in style. You’re going to love the photos and video below.  Congrats to Keira & Zach and best wishes!

Keira & Zach’s Wedding Vendor Team

Rentals: CE Rental

Videographer: John Warlick Media

Photography: Chelsea Collins Photography

Wedding Lighting Design Uplighting: All Around Raleigh DJ Company

Photo Booth: All Around Raleigh DJ Company

Wedding Venue: The Firehouse

Caterer: Mucho Mucho Taco

Florist: Lauren Lucas

 

Keira & Zach’s

Wedding Timeline

 

4:00 – DJ set up and playing music for the wedding ceremony

4:30 – Wedding Ceremony Begins

  • Prelude music style is Better Together – Jack Johnson, Speechless – Dan + Shay, Better Today – Coffee Anderson
  • Family members song is ‘Tangled Up In You’ by Aaron Lewis
  • Groom’s entrance, Best Man and Officiant is ‘I Was Made for Loving You’ by Tori Kelly ft Ed Sheeran
  • Bridal Party’s song is ‘Cinema’ by Jason Evigan
  • Bride’s entrance song is ‘The One’ (acoustic) by Matt Johnson and Dan Adams
  • Unity Candle song is ‘Darling’ by Roan Ash
  • Recessional song is ‘Marry You’ by Bruno Mars

6:10 – Grand Entrance

  • Ring Security, Ring Bearer and Flower Girl
  • Song is ‘Bring ’em Out’ by TI
  • Bridal Party
  • Maid of Honor and Best Man
  • Song is ‘Ape Shit’ by The Carters
  • Mr. and Mrs. Zach and Keira!!

6:15 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘Cheerleader’ by JP Cooper
  • Keira and Zach

6:20 – Father/Daughter

  • Song is ‘Simple Man’ by Lynyrd Skynyrd (shortened to ~2 min)
  • Keira and Dave

6:25 – Mother/Son

  • Song is ‘A Song for Mama’ by Boyz II Men 
  • Zach and Stephanie

6:30 – Dinner

  • ‘Smirnoff Ice’ surprise on bridal party chairs, “take a knee”, play ‘Ice, Ice Baby’
  • Blessing

6:50 – Champagne Toast

  • Maid of Honor and Best Man

7:30 – Cake Cutting

  • Song is ‘Cake’ by Flo Rida

8:00 – Dancing begins!!

  • Bouquet Toss song is ‘Jumpin’, Jumpin’ ” by Destiny’s Child’; 
  • Garter Toss song is ‘Pillow Talk’ by Zayn

10:50 – Expected End of Keira and Zach’s Wedding

  • Last song is ‘Prayed for You’ by Matt Stell

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach's Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Keira & Zach’s Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography

Tiffany & Andy’s Stunning Wedding at North Ridge Country Club in Raleigh, NC

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Tiffany & Andy’s wedding at North Ridge Country Club was simply gorgeous and we’re so honored to be a part of it!  We worked with this couple for their wedding soundtrack had a great time with them and the amazing team of vendors that made this day incredible. This wedding was the perfect combination of style and fun. North Ridge Country Club lent its beautiful ballroom while the wedding couple brought their love of classic rock, modern pop and eclectic tunes. Their first dance was the perfect mix of elegance and light-hearted fun with “At Last” by Sundance Head. We always encourage couples to let their personal preferences shine through and dinner and cocktail hour are great times to pick songs and bands that are important to you but maybe aren’t designed for the dance floor. Tiffany and Andy didn’t disappoint and really set a great mood with their choices. After dinner, Tiffany’s brother-in-law treated everyone to some sing-a-longs at the grand piano that sits in the ballroom at North Ridge. This really got everyone loosened up and ready to dance and dance they did! We even got to play a short set of 80’s hair band rock!

Tiffany and Andy absolutely struck just the right balance between black-tie and laid-back that was right for them! It was a pleasure helping them celebrate with their friends and family and I wish them many more dances to come!

Here is Tiffany & Andy’s Amazing Wedding Vendor Team!

Venue: North Ridge Country Club

Photographer: Azul Photography

Florist:  Watered Garden Florist

Wedding Cake:  Cinda’s Creative Cakes

Wedding Ceremony Musicians:  Florian Music

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

Azul Photography – Tiffany & Andy’s Wedding at North Ridge Country Club

2021 Wedding Music Recessional Songs

Wedding Ceremony Recessional Songs

Here is your list of recessional songs ideas for  your 2021 wedding!  We update this list every few weeks with songs taken from that weddings that we get to be a part of.  I see more and more brides pick songs that are not ‘traditional’.  Don’t be afraid to play a song that you and your fiancé really like no matter what.  The traditional songs below will have many different versions like orchestra, acoustic guitar, organ, piano, strings and so on.  So make sure you listen to a few versions by various groups like The Piano Guys and Vitamin String Quartet etc.

 

 

1. Good to be Alive – Andy Grammer

2. You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

3. Marry You – Bruno Mars

4.  Beautiful Day – U2

5. I Feel Good – James Brown

6. I Do – Jessie James Decker

7. This Will Be – Natalie Cole

8. Make You Mine – High Valley

9. Home – Edward Sharpe

10. I Do – Colbie Caillat

11. Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 – Beethoven

12. You are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne

13. Voyager theme to Star Trek

14. You Make My Dreams Come True – Hall & Oates

15. Best Day of My Life – American Authors

16. Marry Me – Train

17. Ode to Joy

18.  Forever – Chris Brown

19.  Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

20.  Spring, Allegro

21.  Sonata in G Major

22.  Theme from Star Wars

23.  Trumpet Concerto

24.  Send Me on My Way – Rusted Root

25. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction

26. Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves

27. Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake

28.  With this Ring – Platters

Amy & Tony’s Wedding at Cypress Manor in Cary, NC

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

When you meet Amy & Tony, the connection between them is undeniable!  This wonderful couple was a pleasure to get to know and work with. Sacred Heart Catholic Church hosted their wedding ceremony and Cypress Manor was their reception venue and it looked spectacular dressed and lit in their favor mint color! We worked with Bill Hamilton Designs and the Magnolia Grove Weddings team to bring their imagination to life! Check out the floral arrangements that blew everyone away in the pics below from the very talented Whitney Gremaud Photography team. Enjoy your amazing married life Amy & Tony!

Amy & Tony’s

Wedding Team

 

Reception Venue: Cypress Manor

Photography: Whitney Gremaud Photography

Wedding Lighting Designer: All Around Raleigh DJ

Ceremony Venue: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Hair and Makeup: Parlor Drybar

 

Amy & Tony’s

Wedding Timeline

1:00 – Cocktail Hour

2:15 – Grand Entrance

  • Song is ‘Forever’ by Chris Brown
  • Dr and Mrs!!

2:20 – First Dance

  • Song is ‘Sunflower’ by Post Malone

2:25 – Mother/Son

  • Song is ‘Our Song’ by Elton John 
  • Anthony and Kimberly

2:30 – Father/Daughter

  • Song is surprise from Dad ‘Isn’t She Lovely’ by Stevie Wonder
  • Amy and Keith

2:40 – Dinner

  • Welcome and  Blessing 

3:45 – Cake Cutting

  • Song is DJ’s choice

4:00 – Champagne Toasts

  • Maids of Honor,  Best Man, Father of the Bride and Father of the Groom

4:25 – Dancing begins!!

  • First song is ‘Bad Case of Loving You’ by Robert Palmer

7:00 – Expected End of Amy and Anthony’s Wedding

  • Last song is ‘Take My Breath Away’ by Berlin
  • Grand exit is ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Logic

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Photo Credit to Whitney Gremaud

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Amy & Tony’s Wedding by Whitney Gremaud Photography

Sara Beth & Drew’s Wakefield Plantation Country Club Wedding in Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh Country Club Wedding

Timeless!  This wedding was so pretty and classic and we had such a fun time helping make their wedding day smooth and FUN for these wonderful clients.  Sara Beth & Drew had an amazing team of wedding vendors help put together one spectacular wedding for them.  Check out the florals from Fresh Affairs in the photos below!  Oh and speaking of photos, you’re going to love the style and quality from AJ Dunlap Photography.  We couldn’t be more lucky than to help make their wedding day everything they hoped for at an amazing venue with amazing people.  Good luck in everything Sara Beth & Drew!

Sara Beth & Drew’s Wedding Vendor Team

 

Florist: Fresh Affairs

Reception Venue: Wakefield Plantation

Photographer: A.J. Dunlap Photography

Cake Artist: Edible Art Bakery & Dessert Cafe

Ceremony Venue: Bayleaf Baptist Church

Wedding Stationery Designer: If It’s Paper

Hair & Makeup: WINK Hair + Makeup

Calligrapher: Calligraphy by Carole

Transportation: Classic Event Cars

 

Sara Beth & Drew’s

Wedding Timeline

3:30 – Cocktail Hour 

4:30 – Grand Entrance (“Can’t Stop The Feeling”)

  • Brides Parents
  • Grooms Parents
  • BRIDAL PARTY
  • Matron of Honor and Best Man 
  • Mr and Mrs Drew and Sara Beth!!

4:40 – First Dance Song is ‘Perfect” by Ed Sheeran

4:45 – Father/Daughter Dance song is ‘I Loved Her First” by Heartland

4:50 – Mother/Son Dance Song is ‘Have I Told You Lately” by Van Morrison

4:55 – Blessing/Welcome by Rev. Marty 

4:55 – Dinner Begins (DJs Choice)

5:50 Champagne Toast by Best Man and Matron of Honor

6:00 – Cake Cutting (“How Sweet It Is” by James Taylor)

6:10 – Dancing!!!

8:20 – Last Dance Song (“Come Fly With Me” by Frank Sinatra)

8:30 – Expected End of Sara Beth and Drew’s Wedding/Grand Exit!!!

 

Wakefield Plantation Country Club Raleigh Wedding DJ All Around Raleigh DJ

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

Photo Credit to AJ Dunlap Photography

32 Mother/Son Wedding Dance Songs

Courtesy of Caroline Scott Photography

 

One of our favorite moments at a wedding is when the parents finally get to dance with their children!  Here are 32 great picks for your 2021 Mother/Son Dance at your wedding!  There are some unique and original, some slow and traditional, oldies, country and rock.  We are Raleigh’s most requested wedding DJ company!  Check these out on our Youtube page!

1.  Stand by Me – Ben E. King

2.  How Sweet It Is – James Taylor

3.  Letter to my Mother – Edwin McCain

4.  Thank You Mom – Good Charlotte

5.  My Mom – Tony Bennett

6.  You’ve Got A Friend In Me – James Taylor

7.  A Song For Mama – Boyz II Men

8.  God Only Knows – Beach Boys

9.  You Raise Me Up – Josh Grobin

10.  Through The Years – Kenny Rogers

11.  Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker

12.  Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd 

13.  I Hope You Dance – LeAnn Womack

14.  I’ll Be – Edwin McCain

15.  Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison

16.  What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

17.  Here Comes The Sun – Beatles

18.  I Wish You Love – Natalie Cole

19.  Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel

20.  Days Like This – Van Morrison

21.  Romeo and Juliet – Dire Staits

22.  I’ll Have To Say I Love You With A Song – Jim Croce

23.  Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding

24.  Like Jesus Does – Eric Church

25.  Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Simon & Garfunkel

26.  Blessed – Elton John

27.  Lovely Day – Bill Withers

28.  My Baby – Blake Shelton

29.  My Wish – Rascal Flatts

30.  Mama – BJ Thomas  

31.  Just Watch Your Mama and Me – Waylon Jennings

32. Simple Man – Shinedown

Ashley & Patrick’s Rustic Wedding at Cross+Main in Youngsville, NC

Sometimes clients hire us only a few weeks before their event and sometimes they reach out to us very early in the process.  Ashley & Patrick hired us almost a year before their wedding because they REALLY wanted to have an amazing wedding reception that flowed smoothly and was a blast for all age groups on their wedding day…and they got it!

Ashley & Patrick’s had their small town feeling wedding reception out at the lovely Cross + Main in Youngsville, NC. They did their staged photos with Veritas Digital Photography out on Main Street with all of the quaint small town signs and storefronts.  Then they moved inside for the reception.

The buffet by Rocky Top Catering was amazing, of course!  Ashley and Patrick have very diverse musical tastes. The Grand Entrance was to ‘Uptown Funk’ by Bruno Mars then we shifted into the first dance which was to the lovely tune ‘Unchained Melody’ by Elvis Presley with the Mother/Son and Father/Daughter dances to ‘My Wish’ by Rascal Flatts and ‘I Loved Her First’ by Heartland respectively.

There were two things that really made this wedding unique: they made it very clear to us that it was important to incorporate their older guests into the wedding dancing so played a lot of fun older dance tunes, but after all IT IS a wedding, so things got a little out rowdy as the night went on.  Also the toasts from Ashely sister, who was her Maid of Honor and Patrick’s Best Man were AMAZING!  We’ve got some great shots on our trademark vintage microphone (which we made wireless!) in the photos below.

 

Say Hi to Ashley & Patrick’s Amazing Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Venue: Cross + Main

Photographer: Veritas Digital Photography

Florist: Brandi’s Botanicals

Caterer: Rocky Top Catering

Rentals: CE Rentals

 

Kara & Bryant’s Romantic Wedding at The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant got married in style at The Cloth Mill at Eno River!  Their original wedding date lined up with Hurricane Florence so the amazing team of Kristin and Stephanie with Viva L’Event pulled the wedding vendor team listed below together and got a new date set up within a few days of the original date.  We couldn’t be more proud to work with the team below to overcome a lot of craziness to throw Kara & Bryant a spectacular wedding.  A special shout out to Chelsea Collins Photography and Jon Warlick Media for the great photos and videos, respectively, below.

Join us in congratulating this amazing couple and wishing them the very best!

Kara & Bryant’s Professional Wedding Team

Photographer: Chelsea Collins Photography

Planning + Design: Viva L’Event

Venue: The Cloth Mill at Eno River

Hair: Rock Paper Scissors Salon

Videographer: Jon Warlick Media

Makeup: The Makeup Addict

Florist: Bloom Works

Rentals: CE Rental

Lighting: Get Lit Special Event Lighting

Ceremony Music: Elegant Ensembles

Cake + Desserts: Mama Bird’s Cookies + Cream

Catering: Catering Works

Draping: Showtime Events

Officiant: Justin Morgan of Church on Morgan

Bryant Lancaster & Kara Kelly’s

Wedding Timeline

 

5:00 – DJ setup for solo song ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ performed by Julia Arnette

5:00 – Ceremony Begins (Music provided by Elegant Ensembles)

  • Seating of Mothers and Grandmother – Ave Maria
  • Groom entrance – Canon in D
  • Bridal party entrance – Canon in D  
  • Bride’s entrance – Perfect
  • Unity candle – Can’t Help Falling In Love
  • Recessional – Queen of Sheba

5:30 – Cocktail Hour

6:15 – Grand Entrance song is ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’ by Stevie Wonder

  • Parents entrance
  • Bridal Party entrance
  • Kara & Bryant!!

Following the Introductions  – First Dance song is ‘The Rest of Our Lives’ by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

6:20 – Blessing

6:20 – Dinner Begins with salads being served

6:45 – Entrees are served

7:15 – Welcome and Toast by Father of the Bride

7:30 – Father/Daughter Dance is ‘It Won’t be Like This For Long’ by Darius Rucker

7:35 – Mother/Son Dance is ‘Boy’ by Lee Brice

7:45 – Cake Cutting song is ‘Love on Top’ by Beyonce

8:00 – Dance Floor Opens

10:20 – Last Song is ‘Friends in Low Places’ by Garth Brooks

10:25 – Kara and Bryant’s Departure with Balloons and Bubbles

 

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

 

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

 

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant's Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ

Kara & Bryant’s Wedding at The Cloth Mill Wedding by Chelsea Collins Photography All Around Raleigh DJ