Cassidy Benjamin + Michael Asbury, Jr.

CASSIDY BENJAMIN + MICHAEL ASBURY, JR.

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Photographer: IAMJOS Photography Videographer: Bay Leaf Video Productions Wedding Planner: Natasha Widmer, Pinehurst Resort

Golf-and-spa-filled vacations brought Cassidy’s family to Pinehurst, then her parents decided to retire to the area. After graduating from college, Cassidy followed her parents to the Sandhills. Mike moved to the area for his job as a sales manager at the Pine Needles and Mid Pines Golf Clubs, and the two eventually met on a dating app. “Thank goodness for technology,” Cassidy says.

In May 2020, Mike proposed after a round of golf on the 18th green of Mid Pines surrounded by their closest friends and family — in person and on Zoom. A year later, the couple married at the Pinehurst Resort. They skipped traditional events like the bouquet toss, so their guests could get right to dancing.

Ceremony: Donald Ross Room, Pinehurst Resort | Reception: The Members Club | Dress: Simply Stunning by Divas | Hair & Makeup: Chelsea Regan Makeup + Hair | Bridesmaids: Azazie | Groomsmen: Generation Tux | Flowers: Jack Hadden Floral & Event Design | Floral Preservation: Pine Pressed Flowers, Whispering Pines | Cake & Catering: Pinehurst Resort | Transportation: Kirk Tours & Limousine

Allison Auman + Joseph Smith

ALLISON AUMAN + JOSEPH SMITH

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Photographer: Katherine Miles Jones Wedding Planner: Denis Coll McCullough

Allison grew up in West End; her family, the Aumans and the Pages, have been in Moore County since the 1800s. Lucky for her, while she was working in Raleigh, Joseph was stationed at Fort Bragg, and the pair fell in love in a modern way, with a right swipe. Because Joseph is in the military, he is away from home for many holidays and birthdays. To make up for his absence, he planned a special “Allison Day” to show his appreciation for his partner and — to Allison’s surprise — propose.

The pandemic postponed the Smiths’ wedding a year and slashed the guest list from over 300 to 100 people. But the couple and their guests enjoyed the intimate wedding. Most guests attended the rehearsal dinner, wedding and day-after brunch. Cultural touches completed the day. Joseph is Samoan, so he and his family performed traditional songs and dances, and the couple had leis sent in from Hawaii.

Ceremony & Reception: Duncraig Manor & Gardens | Dress: “The Georgie” by Sarah Seven | Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood and Loeffler Randall | Jewelry: Mejuri | Hair & Makeup: Blissful Muse, Raleigh | Groom: Indochino suit | Accessories: Gentleman’s Corner | Flowers: Hollyfield Design Inc. | Cake: The Bakehouse | Custom Cocktails: Reverie Cocktails | Rentals: Ward Productions