• A bride and groom dance under market lights. We view from above, looking through the lights.

Alternative Wedding Songs

Alternative Wedding Songs Couples often ask us for recommendations for their wedding songs, and usually my answer is, ask your DJ! They are a wealth of information and probably have suggestions at the tip of their fingers. But after seeing 100+ weddings ourselves, we are happy to provide some alternative wedding songs to get you started!  My personal favorite wedding ceremony songs are the non-traditional ones, the movie scores or instrumental pop covers of songs that mean something to you as a couple! We have seen all of

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Sneaky Bunnies

The one with the hidden bunnies. Casual, low-key, sneaky bunnies. That's the vibe Karen & Mark told me they were going for, but it turned into so much more! Local flowers. Pottery. A table full of pies. And so many bunnies, some hidden and some not so subtle. Not one guest in attendance could possibly have mistaken it for anyone else's wedding! It's the result of Mark and Karen deciding to do things their way, and to create a celebration that highlighted not only their love, but also

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Woodsy Chapel Hill Wedding

Rustic Elegance at this Woodsy Chapel Hill Wedding Louise and Joel were married last summer at The Barn at Valhalla in Chapel Hill, NC. They could not have asked for more perfect summer weather for their elegant, woodsy wedding! It’s always a bit of gamble planning for an outdoor wedding, and a North Carolina wedding in August runs the risk of extreme heat or thunderstorms (or both!). Well, we had gorgeous blue skies and relatively low heat (I mean it was still August, but it could have been much

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  • Vintage Blue and White Wedding Tablescape at Chapel Hill Wedding

Blue & White Wedding Inspiration

Blue and White Wedding Inspiration The first time I spoke with Caroline Cash (owner of The Prettiest Pieces) we were already talking about doing a shoot together. I asked her if there was anything in particular she was dying to showcase, and when she mentioned her blue and white collection I knew we had our winner. Organizing and styling this shoot at The Parlour at Mann's Chapel was a blast, and a true testament to the power of collaboration between so many talented professionals. I am so thrilled with the

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Night at the Museum

Bridal Open House I recently had the pleasure of working with the North Carolina Museum of History to organize their summer bridal open house. I loved working with Cheri, the museum's special events director, and all the awesome vendors who helped showcase the museum's beautiful event space. Local Triangle wedding vendors came together to showcase their work in the museum, and despite the stormy weather we had a great turn out! The museum of history, located in downtown Raleigh, has several spaces available for rent. We made use of the main lobby

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4 Questions To Ask Your Makeup Artist

Today I want to share with you something exciting... Emily Katherine Events' first guest blogger! I've been working with some amazing wedding professionals to bring you even more content to satisfy your wedding cravings. My goal with these guest posts is simple. To bring you different ideas and viewpoints as you embark on the exciting process of planning your event. I love seeing so many different ways to get married (and there are a LOT of ways). Maybe you know what you want already, maybe you're still finding your style. Maybe you

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  • Bottle Decorations at Charlotte Brewery Rehearsal Dinner

Brewery Rehearsal Dinner

Rehearsal dinners leave so much room for creativity. You can preview the theme of tomorrow's big day, or go with a completely different style. Traditionally, the rehearsal dinner is an opportunity for both families to meet before the big event, and a time for the bride and groom to thank everyone who has helped them throughout the enegagment. This relaxed atmosphere could be the perfect time for games and activities you may have deemed inappropriate for the actual wedding (by inappropriate I'm thinking silly or goofy, not R-rated, but to each their own).

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Chapel Hill Summer Wedding

When we moved to Durham, the Hubster and I immediately went on a friend quest. Working from home can seriously limit daily human interactions, so I made meeting people a top priority. Matt and Lauren were some of the first folks we met in Durham, and I still cannot believe our good luck. They are some of the most down to earth, generous, and fun-loving people I have ever known! So, naturally, I was giddy with excitement when Lauren asked me to be their day-of wedding coordinator. Matt and Lauren were married at the

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Virginia Winery Wedding

Hayley and Dave got married at Doukenie Winery in northern Virginia this summer. When I started talking to Hayley about her wedding, I could not wait to be a part of bringing her vision to life! Hayley has some seriously talented friends, and they really took DIY to the next level with custom floral arrangements, hysterical MCing, and fantastic handmade decor. I love DIY weddings. I just do. The personal aspect it brings to the event, the feeling that friends and family have infused their love into your special day

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Valles Crucis Mountain Wedding

First blog post! Better make it a good one... How about this fantastic farm wedding in Valle  Crucis, NC? I loved this wedding for many reasons. A big one is that the bride and groom are good friends of ours. We’ve known Wilson since freshman year of college at Appalachian State University! So yea, Hubster was a groomsman,and I had the privilege of directing their ceremony and reception. After Kyle and I got married, we were pretty sure Wilson and Ashlyn would be next. But Wilson took his time proposing, and we

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