Becky Mac Brown + Richard Chatham

Becky Mac Brown + Richard Chatham

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Becky Mac Brown and Richard Chatham knew each other for more than 30 years before tying the knot at Old Bethesda Church, in Aberdeen, on March 22, 2025. “I’ve been a member of Bethesda since I was a child, and my mom’s family has been involved with Bethesda since its mid-19th century beginnings,” Becky says. Her great-grandparents and dad are buried in the cemetery. “I always knew that was where I wanted to get married.”

The newlyweds celebrated their nuptials one town over, in the Fair Barn, in Pinehurst. “I’m not one for deliberate themes,” Becky says. “I just chose my favorite things, and it all came together: family, friends, flowers and history.”

The venue was decorated in white and her go-to neutral, navy. John G’s Barbecue filled blue-and-white plates that Becky spent months collecting from eBay, thrift stores and the like. A family friend made their wedding cake. “My only regret is that so many of the people I love were in the same place at the same time and I didn’t get nearly enough time to visit with everyone,” Becky says.

photographer: Mollie Tobias Photography
wedding coordinators: Pamela Butterworth & Casey Rounds, Hollyfield Design Inc.
ceremony: Old Bethesda Church
reception: The Fair Barn
reception dress: David’s Bridal
shoes: LK Bennett
hair: Kristy Vaughn
makeup: Sarah Salgado
groom: Norman Stockton
flowers: Aldena Frye Custom Floral
catering: Jon G’s Barbecue
bar: The Gentleman Mobile Bar
rentals & music: Ward Productions
invitations: Laughing Owl Press Company

Miranda Miller + Javin Bradley

Miranda Miller + Javin Bradley

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Javin Bradley’s best friend was dating Miranda Miller’s best friend. That’s how Javin and Miranda met and started dating. The best friends tied the knot, and Miranda and Javin would soon follow suit. The future Mrs. Bradley suspected that Javin would propose in Boone, one of their favorite places to visit. But Javin switched up the plans to try to keep his bride on her toes.

“While we were in Wilmington, we went to the beautiful Airlie Gardens where he proposed to me in front of a huge oak tree,” Miranda says. “It was such a sweet moment, and Wilmington will always hold a special place in our hearts.”

One year after their engagement, the couple exchanged vows on Nov. 23, 2024, in Pinehurst’s Fair Barn. After saying, “I do,” Miranda changed into a reception dress altered from her mom’s wedding dress. Miranda’s grandmother turned leftover fabric into the tablecloth for the Bradleys’ sweetheart table. “I look back on my wedding day with so much joy and admiration,” Miranda says.

photographer: Kate Overton Photography
wedding coordinator: Pamela Butterworth, Hollyfield Design Inc.
ceremony & reception: The Fair Barn
dress: Simply Blush Bridal
hair: Bella Vie Hair Studio
bridesmaids: Birdy Grey
groom & groomsmen: SuitShop
flowers: Hollyfield Design Inc.
catering: Pit Shop BBQ & Catering
rentals & music: Ward Productions
transportation: Sandhills Trolley Company

Kelly Moss + Willi Martin

Kelly Moss + Willi Martin

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When Willi Martin was a kid, he visited Pinehurst to watch the U.S. Open. Decades later, on Nov. 9, 2024, Willi married his bride, Kelly Moss, on the first tee box of Pinehurst Resort’s legendary No. 2 golf course. “We wanted the natural beauty of the course to be the backdrop to our ceremony,” Kelly says.

Next came the reception in the Outlook Ballroom. The resort cooked up a spread of North Carolina favorites, including a whole hog of pulled pork barbecue. For a late-night snack, guests enjoyed hot dogs and french fries in honor of Willi’s late grandfather who owned a Wiener Works in Fayetteville. Willi’s parents now run the restaurant.

After the last hot dog was eaten, the newlyweds ended their reception in a quiet way. “One of our favorite memories of the night was our ‘last dance’ when all our guests left,” Kelly says. “It allowed us to reflect on all the love we felt from our guests and really celebrate as a couple the amazing night we had!”

photographer: Kelsey Nelson Photography
videographer: Gold Leaf Productions
wedding planner: Nicole Smith, Vision Events Wedding & Event Planning
ceremony & reception: Pinehurst Country Club
dress: Maggie Sottero Designs, The Dressing Room
earrings: Mejuri
shoes: Loeffler Randall
hair & makeup: Chelsea Regan Makeup + Hair
flowers: Jack Hadden Floral & Event Design
cake & catering: Pinehurst Resort
rentals: Curated Events
transportation: The Pinehurst Trolley
invitations: Craftsman Paper Co.

Chelsey Bennett + Austin Ballard

Chelsey Bennett + Austin Ballard

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Chelsey Bennett and Austin Ballard met on a blind date set up by her cousin at a Fayetteville coffee shop in October 2020. The pair hit it off and got engaged a few years later at the Kindred Spirit Mailbox, something of a local landmark on Bird Island, North Carolina.

From there, the wedding planning got underway. Whenever the couple became overwhelmed with the process, they’d use a code word to signal they were done with wedding talk, a tip they said helped keep planning fun all the way to their special day, Nov. 2, 2024.

Chelsey and Austin hosted their entire wedding weekend at Village Pine Venue, in Carthage. Friday featured a rehearsal dinner catered by Elliotts on Linden, Saturday brought the couple’s “I dos” in the courtyard, followed by a garden-themed reception in the main hall, and Sunday saw guests off with a farewell brunch. After the last table had been cleared, the newlyweds donated their centerpieces to FirstHealth Hospice House.

“It was a good feeling to spread the beauty of our flowers to families who needed it most,” says Chelsey.

photographer: Jennifer B. Photography
wedding planner: White Tie Planner, Coralie Von
ceremony & reception: Village Pine Venue
dress: Bride of the Pines
shoes: Bella Belle
hair: The Polished Bride
makeup: Zenia Beauty
bridesmaid: Savvi Formalwear and Bridal
groom & groomsmen: The Gentleman’s Corner
flowers: Hollyfield Design Inc.
cake: The Bakehouse
catering: Capital City Chefs
rentals: Curated Events
transportation: A Ride Transportation

Jamie Kelley + Joseph Stivers

Jamie Kelley + Joseph Stivers

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Jamie Kelley was stationed at Fort Bragg for more than 17 years, and Joseph Stivers was there for more than 20. But the couple didn’t meet on post. Set up by a friend, they connected by telephone while Joe was traveling for work. The two exchanged calls for a week before Joe returned home and they went on their first date at Aberdeen’s Workshop Tavern.

Fast forward to Oct. 12, 2024. The Stivers married at Village Pine Venue in front of 200 guests. “We loved the Charleston look with all the brick and the butterfly garden,” says Jamie.

Genuine Hospitality Catering & Events magicked up the meal, and the Bakehouse crafted the cake. But before the food, the party and even before the ceremony, the Stivers shared a special moment ahead of their “first look.”

“Before we saw each other, we held hands through the arch and prayed together. It was so special and just started everything right. I highly recommend just having a moment together,” Jamie says. “The day goes by so fast.”

photographer: Tricia Michael Photography
wedding planner & coordinator: Rebecca Pierce & Will Wright, Hillside Florist
ceremony & reception: Village Pine Venue
dress: Bride of the Pines
jewelry: Dareth Colburn
hair: Wild & Co. Salon
makeup: Topaz Fire Beauty
spray tans: Bronzed on Broad
bridesmaids: Azazie
groom & groomsmen: JoS A. Bank
flowers: Hillside Florist
cake: The Bakehouse
catering & bar: Genuine Hospitality Catering & Events
rentals: Village Pine Venue and Ward Productions
seating chart & balloon arch: Southern Charmed Events

Sarah Rogers + Lance Wonder

Sarah Rogers + Lance Wonder

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Sarah Rogers and Lance Wonder hail from opposite sides of the country: The bride is from Ohio, and the groom, Washington. Lucky for the pair, they both happened to be living in North Carolina when they met, in 2018.

Fast forward five years, and the couple eloped at Reservoir Park, in Southern Pines, with only their parents, siblings and Lance’s son Maxwell in attendance. Almost a year to the day later, on Oct. 12, 2024, Sarah and Lance celebrated their union in front of a much larger audience at the Fair Barn, in Pinehurst.

The special day was a boho-glam blowout decorated in gold and neutrals, with seasonal touches completing the event. Out-of-town guests enjoyed fall flavors in their goodie bags, which included pumpkin dark chocolate chip scones from local hotspot Pine Scone Café.

“Just about everything on our wedding day was perfect,” Sarah says. “That is, minus a table catching fire during cocktail hour.”

Fortunately, the newlyweds had a team that expertly handled what could have been a crisis.

“Caroline and Allison, our wedding planners from Southern Polished Events, were so great I didn’t even know about the table fire until after our reception ended,” Sarah says.

After the nuptials, which were briefly interrupted by a furry, four-legged wedding crasher, the Varners and their guests moved to Pinehurst’s Fair Barn for a Christmassy celebration.

“Instead of a guest book, we had guests sign ornaments,” Emily says. “We cannot wait to put these on our tree.”

photographer: Monisa J. Photography
videographer: TreeHouse Creative
wedding planner: Southern Polished Events
ceremony & reception: The Fair Barn
dress & veil: Made with Love
shoes: Badgley Mischka
hair & makeup: Chelsea Regan Beauty
bridesmaids: Birdy Grey
flowers: Thistle & Moon
cake: Fancy & Frosted
catering: Elliotts on Linden
beverages: Trailer: Proper Pour Events, Donkey: The Pint Sized Pasture

Meghan Davis + Daniel Munoz

Meghan Davis + Daniel Munoz

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Meghan Davis and Daniel Munoz met at the engagement party of their best friends.

“Neither of us are super aggressive in the dating department, but a year later, when we hung out quite a bit at the wedding — it’s all history from there,” Meghan says.

Dan proposed to Meghan in Tufts Park while they walked around Pinehurst admiring Christmas lights.

“Everyone always says Pinehurst village is like a Hallmark movie, and I couldn’t agree more, especially on that evening,” says Meghan.

The next day was Thanksgiving, and the happy couple celebrated their exciting news with family and friends at the annual Blessing of the Hounds, a favorite local event that formally marks the beginning of foxhunting season.

“Dan and I both wanted to be married in a church, and being from Pinehurst, I always dreamed of getting married at the Village Chapel,” Meghan says.

After their traditional nuptials in the historic chapel on Oct. 12, 2024, the couple celebrated with their guests in the Outlook and 2View Ballrooms, overlooking the No. 2 golf course at the Pinehurst Country Club.

“The weather was really showing off that day,” Meghan says, “so it was an absolutely gorgeous backdrop having everyone out on the course.”

photographer: The Joyner Company
wedding coordinators: Madeline Eckert, Pinehurst Resort; Deborah Davis, The Village Chapel
ceremony: The Village Chapel
reception: Pinehurst Country Club
dress: Vow’d Raleigh
shoes: Nina
hair & makeup: Retro Studio Bar
bridesmaids: Reformation and Jenny Yoo
flowers: Jack Hadden Floral & Event Design
cake & catering: Pinehurst Resort
invitations & programs: Thoughtfully Yours
transportation: Kirk Tours & Limousine

Melissa Jimenez + Franck Krynen

Melissa Jimenez + Franck Krynen

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Franck Krynen exchanged phone numbers with Melissa Jimenez after striking up a conversation with her at an Anthropologie in Raleigh. Later that day, Franck texted Melissa, asking if she wanted to go to dinner the next night. As it turned out, he had forgotten that he already had dinner plans with his mom. The solution? Melissa and Franck went on their first date with their mothers in tow.

“And the rest is history!” Melissa says.

Franck proposed a year later at the Italian restaurant where the couple had their first official date without their mothers.

“Just as the tiramisu dessert was served, he got on his knee and proposed,” Melissa says. “I said, ‘YES,’ and everyone in the restaurant clapped!”

Fifteen months later, the couple said their “I dos” at Pinehurst No. 9 on Oct. 5, 2024. Franck is an avid golfer, so the venue was perfect for their ceremony and reception.

“My wedding day was perfect, filled with love and family,” Melissa says. “I couldn’t have asked for a better day.”

photographer: Jennifer B. Photography
videographer: Davis Video Productions
wedding planner: Madeline Eckert, Pinehurst Resort
wedding coordinator: Divine Nine Weddings and Events
ceremony & reception: Pinehurst No. 9 Clubhouse
dress: White of Raleigh Bridal Boutique
shoes: Badgley Mischka
hair: Hair by Tiarra Jae
makeup: Retro Studio Bar
bridesmaids: Birdy Grey
groom & groomsmen: Men’s Warehouse
flowers: Jack Hadden Floral & Event Design
cake & catering: Pinehurst Resort
transportation: Pinehurst Resort Trolley

Alyssa Veit + Steven Guy

Alyssa Veit + Steven Guy

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Pinehurst native Alyssa Veit and her groom, Steven Guy, met in a classic way — through mutual friends while they were students at the University of South Carolina.

“We have been together ever since!” Alyssa says.

When Steven was ready to pop the question, Alyssa’s mom helped set up the ruse with a very “mom” request. She asked to take family pictures during a vacation to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. When Alyssa walked down to the beach for what she thought were “silly family photos,” Steven was waiting to propose.

Fast forward a year and a half to Sept. 21, 2024. The college sweethearts exchanged “I dos” at the Weymouth Center, where they spent most of their wedding day outside on the grounds. Together with their guests, the newlyweds danced late into the beautiful summer night.

“The day was everything we could have dreamed of and more,” Alyssa says. “All the small details that you worry about for the months leading up to the wedding do not matter at all, and it takes being surrounded by your closest friends and family, who are all there to celebrate you, to realize nothing else matters.”

photographer: Jennifer B. Photography
wedding coordinator: Pamela Butterworth, Hollyfield Design Inc.
ceremony & reception: Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities
dress: Milla Nova
shoes: Kate Spade
hair & makeup: Chelsea Regan Beauty
bridesmaids: Billy J
groom & groomsmen: Generation Tux
flowers: Hollyfield Design Inc.
cake: C.Cups Cupcakery
catering: Dinner: Two Brothers Catering; Desserts: Elliotts on Linden
rentals: Tables & chairs: Ward Productions; Tent: Richmond Rentals; Bars: BYOBars of Pinehurst
transportation: A Ride Transportation

Laura Faenza + William Oliver

Laura Faenza + William Oliver

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Laura Faenza and William Oliver met through mutual friends, quickly started dating, and two and a half years later, purchased a home together in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia.

“Little did I know, just a few months after purchasing our first home together, Will had planned to propose in our living room on a Saturday morning in the summer,” Laura says. The bride suspected a proposal was coming but hadn’t expected it to happen at home. “He really did pull off the ultimate surprise,” she says.

Although the couple lives in Atlanta, the bride spent part of her childhood in Pinehurst, where she made many friends and lifelong memories, which now include her wedding day.

With arrangements of white peonies, roses and hydrangeas cascading from the chandeliers, Laura and Will celebrated their new marriage while overlooking the famous No. 2 golf course at the Pinehurst Country Club on May 4, 2024, just a few weeks before the U.S. Open Golf Championship.

“It was almost a homecoming of sorts to one of the places that helped mold me into who I am today,” Laura says. “Will had no arguments on the venue location either, of course, due to his love for golf.”

photographer: Sayer Photography
wedding planner: Pamela Butterworth, Hollyfield Design Inc.
wedding coordinator: Madeline Eckert, Pinehurst Resort
ceremony & reception: 2View Ballroom & Outlook Ballroom, Pinehurst Country Club
dress: Sarah Seven
shoes: Alexandre Birman
hair: Heather Velazco
makeup: Heather Velazco & Ariana Cooper
groomsmen: The Black Tux
flowers: Hollyfield Design Inc.
cake & catering: Pinehurst Resort
invitations & programs: Tiger Lily Invitations