Kathryn & Hayden Schertzer

KATHRYN & HAYDEN SCHERTZER

Photographer: Heather Gunter Photography Wedding Coordinator: Bailey Grinde, Pinehurst Resort

Think a Christmas-themed reception at the Carolina Hotel is enough fodder for a made-for-TV movie? Try saying your vows at a church where your family has been members for more than 200 years. Kathryn walked down the aisle of First Baptist Church in Rockingham to “Edelweiss,” a song her mother sang to her nightly as a child. Through tears, her father promised only to share her, not give her away. And a matron of honor gave a toast that ended with the 20-member bridal party donning oversized panda heads and flooding the dance floor for an epic performance. The reception was a celebratory end to a six-month-long engagement that started when Hayden popped the question in Wilmington, where the two met when Hayden was in the Marines.

2019

Victoria & Jay Stalls

VICTORIA & JAY STALLS

After a foliage-filled proposal in the secluded Biltmore Estate gardens, Moore County natives Victoria and Jay Stalls desired a wedding with abundant greenery and soft colors. They found the ideal outdoor venue at Campbell House in Southern Pines and decorated their special day in navy and blush colors reminiscent of a springtime garden. Under an arbor hand-crafted by the groom’s father, surrounded by late September greenery, the couple said “I Do.” The lushly simple celebration remained true to the Stalls’ style, and their outdoor wedding concluded with a reception at 305 Trackside, marking the first wedding event held at the location.

2018

Diane & Scott Gerbereux

DIANE & SCOTT GERBEREUX

A classic Southern wedding in Pinehurst was the natural choice for Diane and Scott Gerbereux. After getting engaged in 2016, Diane moved to Pinehurst to join Scott, who works at Carolinas Golf Association. The ceremony was held at The Village Chapel and the reception at the Pinehurst Resort, complete with a cocktail hour and miniature golf games on the putting green of Pinehurst No. 2. Giant cutouts of the newlyweds’ faces were passed around at the reception for a humorous touch. Family and friends decorated the dance floor with the forged faces, and documented the celebration with custom Snapchat geofilters around the resort.

Photography: Sayer Photography | Ceremony: The Village Chapel | Reception: The Outlook Room at the Pinehurst Resort | Dress: Romona Kevez | Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Wedding Attire: Bella Bridesmaids and Generation Tux | Flowers: Jack Hadden Floral & Events | Hair & Makeup: Danielle Blue, Elevation Hair Studio & Brittani Bacat | Cake: Pinehurst Resort | Entertainment: Ceremony – Laura Wyatt, Reception – Irresistible Groove

2018

Chelsea & Kevin Krysty

CHELSEA & KEVIN KRYSTY

Chelsea and Kevin Krysty wed in the place of worship where they met and fell in love: Grace Church of Southern Pines. Their ideal wedding was one that would honor and glorify God, and they worked to ensure those in attendance felt the love of Jesus. The bridesmaids were prayed over and gifted floral robes and personalized bangles, while the grooms received ties and journals. Chelsea shared a special moment dancing with her grandmother, who passed away a few weeks after the wedding. They felt truly blessed on their big day, and no obstacle, big or small, could diminish the love in the air.

Photography: Paige Kentner Photography | Ceremony: Grace Church | Reception: Little River Golf & Resort | Dress: Wedding Dress Me | Wedding Attire: Bridesmaids, showmeyourmumu.com, Groomsman, Jos. A. Bank | Flowers: Chelsea Myrick, Midway Trading Co. | Hair & Makeup: Chelsea Regan, hair and makeup artist | Cake: Filly & Colts

2018

Brooke & Colby Bellville

BROOKE & COLBY BELLVILLE

Pine cones, pine needles, and Southern magnolias adorned the Fair Barn for Brooke and Colby Bellville’s Pinehurst themed wedding. Brooke grew up in Moore County, but Colby calls Alabama home, so the couple made sure to include pine cones straight from Alabama in the décor. The groom added to the affectionate atmosphere when he pulled an old napkin out of his pocket and read his hand-written vows. It was the napkin Brooke had written her number on and gave to Colby more than three years earlier when they met at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Charlotte. At the reception, The Sand Band kept the Pinehurst party going with Carolina beach music and oldies.

2018

Stephanie & Jon Davis

STEPHANIE & JON DAVIS

While visiting his family for Christmas, Southern Pines native Jon Davis proposed to Stephanie Hillman at the holiday gingerbread display in the Carolina Hotel. After an eight-month engagement they said their vows at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church. For the elegant, flower-inspired wedding, the bride found creative ways to incorporate her beloved golden retriever, Teddy. The signature cocktail of the night was “The Teddy,” and guests parted with party favors of popcorn, one of the pet’s favorite treats. Personal touches, like wrapping the bouquet in satin from Stephanie’s grandmother’s wedding gown, added sentimental accents. The veil was borrowed from her sister, and has been worn by all the women in the family. Having special pieces from her family made the day even more perfect for Stephanie.

Wedding Planner: Casey Harris, La Fête Planning & Design | Photography: Anagram Photo | Ceremony: Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church | Reception: Pinehurst Country Club | Dress: Custom Modern Trousseau | Shoes: Kate Spade and Sergio Rossi | Flowers: Meristem Floral | Hair & Makeup: Makeup for Your Day | Cake: The Bakehouse | Entertainment: East Coast Entertainment’s Liquid Pleasure Super Show

2018

Brittany & Alex Buckley

BRITTANY & ALEX BUCKLEY

After meeting at a 2016 NFL playoffs party held by a mutual friend, Brittany and Alex Buckley started dating and quickly knew they had stumbled upon a special relationship. Both sports lovers and entrepreneurs, it didn’t take long before they started parent introductions. At the start, Brittany, a Pinehurst native, resided in Charlotte, while Alex lived in Raleigh. The couple now live in Southern Pines, where Brittany runs the dance school Carolina Performing Arts Center. The Buckleys planned a classic, blush and ivory toned wedding at Community Presbyterian Church. Bridesmaids were gifted a day at the Pinehurst Spa, while groomsmen received engraved grill sets.

2018

Shyane & Greg Mello

SHYANE & GREG MELLO

A rarity in the history of grooms-to-be, Greg Mello took charge of wedding planning while his future bride was busy with college and clinicals. The Mellos started dating their junior year at Pinecrest High School, and the high school sweethearts chose The Fair Barn, where their prom was held, for the ceremony and reception venue. A memorial table was included among the rustic décor, with pictures of friends and family who had passed but would have been in attendance. Shyane’s bouquet was comprised of a Native American feather to acknowledge her Lumbee Indian heritage. The planning process was quite the learning experience for Greg, but the Mellos both agree it was the fairy tale wedding they had dreamed.

2018

Laura & Timothy Faircloth

LAURA & TIMOTHY FAIRCLOTH

During a short six-month engagement, the Faircloths planned a simple and timeless wedding at First Presbyterian Church of Carthage, the church Laura attended while growing up in Moore County. Tim didn’t have many demands in the process, but did insist the wedding colors be classic black and white rather than the pre-planned navy and champagne. The couple faced the challenge of including every part of their large, blended family in some aspect of the wedding, no matter how small. They made it happen, and spent the night celebrating the marriage and merging of two families.

Photography: Helen Woolard, Visuals by Helen | Ceremony: First Presbyterian Church | Reception: Country Club of Whispering Pines | Dress: Maggie Sottero |Wedding Attire: Calvin Klein and Bridal Boutique of NC | Shoes & Jewelry: Badgley Mischka, Moon & Lola | Flowers: Floral Designs by Eddie | Hair & Makeup: Zachary Hewett, Fharren Kivett and Alison Hardison of Roots Beauty Shop | Cake: Jimmy Barber | Entertainment: Ella Patrick of Momma Molasses, Leon Monroe, organist Elizabeth William and The Sand Band

2018

Jourdan & Ryan Book

JOURDAN & RYAN BOOK

Jourdan Callaway Book swore the last place she would ever get married was Ironwood, where she works as general manager. And that is exactly where she ended up holding her wedding ceremony and reception. After meeting at Ironwood in 2012, Ryan and Jourdan started dating shortly after, and the rest is history, as they say. The bride searched for an exclusive, unique location; somewhere no one had been married before. Having no luck, her mom and bridesmaids suggested Ironwood. A particularly woodsy area of the restaurant’s patio was cleared for the ceremony to create a cozy, private “secret garden.” Mimosas and a three-course dinner from Ironwood chefs were the perfect accompaniments to the Books’ simple but charmingly unique wedding.

Photography: Samantha Floyd Photography | Ceremony: Ironwood Café | Reception: Ironwood Café | Wedding Attire: Shona Joy | Shoes & Jewelry: Schutz Shoes, Birdie James and Julie Cohn Design | Flowers: Jack Hadden Floral & Events | Hair & Makeup: Lauren Williams, Brittani Baca | Cake: Sweet Fi’s | Entertainment: Ceremony – Clay Singletary and Court Stewart, Dinner – Cousin Amy String Band, Reception – DJ Rick Hooker