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Jenny & Clayton’s Grand Wedding at The Umstead Hotel in Cary, NC

Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

We’ve been a part of so many amazing weddings so far this season and we’ve only just begun! Earlier this year we got to provide DJ and photo booth service for Jenny and Clayton’s wedding – here’s a few words about their big day:

Jenny and Clayton had a beautifully quaint wedding out at the amazing Umstead Hotel in Cary, NC.  Their first dance was to ‘Forces’ by Japanese Wallpaper.  You can see some great photos from the very talented and fun Emily Chidester Photography below.

This couple has very diverse musical tastes!  Their play list included: Avicii, Florence + The Machine, Hozier, Calle 13, Flume and Daft Punk to name a few.   They also really love some motown, folk hits, lots of indie rock and top 40 dance music from today like Bruno Mars and Lil Jon.

Here is Jenny & Clayton’s Amazing Wedding Vendor Team!

 

Venue: The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Coordinator: Gina Johnston with A Southern Soiree

Photographer: Emily Chidester Photography

Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musicians: Arioso Strings

Florist: Watered Garden Florist Studios

Cake: Once in a Blue Moon Bakery & Cafe

Hair and Makeup: Makeup for Your Day

 

 

Jenny & Clayton's Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Jenny & Clayton's Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Jenny & Clayton's Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Wedding Cake by Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe. Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Best Man Toast at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Welcome Speech at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

First dance at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

First Dance at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Cake by Once in a Blue Moon Bakery and Cafe. Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Father/Daughter Dance at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Open Dance Floor at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Open Dance Floor at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Bouquet Toss at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Garter Toss at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Open Dance Floor at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography

Open Dance Floor at Jenny & Clayton’s Wedding by Emily Chidester Photography





Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding at The Umstead in Cary, NC

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

This is the kind of wedding that makes your jaw drop!

The bride and groom enjoyed their first dance to ‘The Time of My Life’ while their guests all sang along and swayed.The dance floor was HOT all night. You’re going to love the photos below from the one and only Vesic Photography.  The uplighting in amber was provided by All Around Raleigh DJ.  

Best wishes Alison & Nikhil!

 

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding Vendor Team

 

Hair & Makeup: Makeup Culture

Photographer: Vesic Photography

Wedding Videography: Thomas Blake Films

Wedding Lighting Design: All Around Raleigh DJ Lighting

Wedding Ceremony Musicians: Save the Date Music

Wedding Planner: Southern Soiree

Venue and Catering: The Umstead

Wedding Cake: Cakes by Chloe

 

Alison Erhart & Nikhil Rao’s

Wedding Timeline

 

5:45 pm – DJ begins playing music for cocktail hour

  • Music will be upbeat jazz and popular songs

7:00 pm – Bridal party introductions

  • Party will enter to “Call on Me” by Eric Prydz
    • Parents of the Bride
    • Parents of the Groom
    • Bridal Party
    • The Newlyweds, Alison & Nikhil!!

7:02 pm – First Dance

    • Song is “We Are All We Need” by Above and Beyond

7:05 pm – Welcome and prayer by Father of the Bride

7:10 pm – Dinner

8:10 pm – Cake Cutting

  • Song is “Candy” by Mandy Moore

8:15 pm – Toasts

  • Father of the Groom, Maid of Honor, Best Man, Bride & Groom

8:25 pm – Father/Daughter

    • Song is “Sunrise,Sunset Waltz”
  • Mother/Son
    • Song is “Yellow” by Coldplay

8:30 pm – Dancing!

10:55 pm – Last Dance
Last song is “Sun and Moon” by Above & Beyond

11:00 pm – Confetti exit from terrace
Grand exit song is “Beautiful Day” by U2

Nikhil and Alison – The Umstead Hotel – Cary, NC from Thomas Blake Films on Vimeo.

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil's Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography

Alison & Nikhil’s Wedding by Vesic Photography