Natalie & Justin Richardson

NATALIE & JUSTIN RICHARDSON

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Natalie and Justin Richardson both grew up in Moore County, but have friends and family from out of town. In order to introduce guests to the great state of North Carolina, Natalie and Justin held a “Welcome to North Carolina”-themed rehearsal dinner. The guests dined on a roasted pig wearing a UNC bandanna and sunglasses, the bar featured Southern Pines Brewing Company beers, and guests took home goodie bags filled with the couple’s favorite North Carolina items. It was a perfect introduction to a wonderful wedding weekend.

Photography: Paige Kentner Photography | Ceremony: Community Presbyterian Church | Reception: The Country Club of North Carolina | Dress: Essence of Australia | Rings: Heavenly Pines Jewelry & Design | Flowers: Botanicals | Hair & Makeup: Retro Salon | Cake: Main Street Sweets | Entertainment: Baseline DJ Services

Carla & Jason Ricks

CARLA & JASON RICKS

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Carla and Jason Ricks grew up in Fayetteville, attended college in Greensboro, and currently live in Washington, D.C. For a couple so all over the place, the only place that made sense to have the wedding was in Pinehurst, where Carla’s family currently resides. With the majority of guests coming from out of town, Pinehurst was the perfect destination for friends and family to reunite, play golf, and enjoy the Fourth of July weekend. Multiple houses were rented for family and friends on the rental website Vacation Rentals By Owner, so attendees could be comfortable during the weekend and party away without having to worry about disturbing hotel guests.

Photography: Best Perspectives Photography | Ceremony: Pinehurst Country Club | Reception: Pinehurst Country Club, The Outlook Ballroom | Dress: Bridal & Formal Center | Shoes: International Concepts | Flowers: Christy’s Flower Stall | Hair & Makeup: Angie Bullock & Jaime Henderson of Greensboro | Cake: C Cups Cupcakery | Entertainment: 5-Star Entertainment of Fayetteville, NC

Kristin & Justin Morris

KRISTIN & JUSTIN MORRIS

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Pennsylvania native Kristin moved down to Moore County for a teaching position in 2014. At the urging of her co-worker, she attended a rugby game in Southern Pines, where she met Justin, a member of the Southern Pines Rugby Club. The two met while having drinks after the rugby match and hit it off instantly — after a year of dating they were married. The couple’s laid-back personalities contributed to their casual and classy wedding at the Carolina Hotel. The bride and groom each wore custom-designed Nike sneakers as they walked down the aisle.

Photography: Jennifer B Photography | Ceremony: Carolina Terrace of the Carolina Hotel | Reception: Carolina Hall of the Carolina Hotel | Dress: Vera Wang | Shoes: Custom Nikes | Flowers: Aldena Frye | Hair & Makeup: Retro Salon | Cake: Carolina Hotel | Entertainment: Stylus DJs

Alexa & Patrick Allen

ALEXA & PATRICK ALLEN

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For Alexa and Patrick Allen’s wedding, incorporating the element of flight was a no-brainer — the couple got engaged after skydiving, Patrick is going to be a future airman in the Air Force, and Alexa’s late father was on the United States Army’s Parachute Team. In honor of her father, Alexa had the Veteran Parachute Team, which included her dad’s best friend, sky dive her father’s ashes onto the grounds of the Fair Barn in Pinehurst, during the wedding’s cocktail hour. When the Veteran Parachute Team landed onto a huge American flag, they presented Alexa with the ashes. It was the perfect way to honor the bride’s father and include him in the wedding.

Photography: Sayer Photography | Ceremony & Reception: The Fair Barn | Dress: Mori Lee from Brides Etc. | Shoes: Circle G boots from Living On The Bliss | Wedding Attire: David’s Bridal & Men’s Wearhouse | Hair & Makeup: Xiomara Paredes | Cake: Cakes by Sherran | Entertainment: DJ Wolfman

Madeleine & Jay Rowley

MADELEINE & JAY ROWLEY

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Virginia natives Madeleine and Jay Rowley did not want the typical Washington, D.C., wedding. So when deciding on a wedding venue, the Rowleys looked across state lines and chose a Southern Pines horse farm, Mile Away Farm, owned by Madeleine’s aunt, to host their reception. Mile Away Farm was the kind of special and unique place to the couple, much unlike the hotel ballroom receptions of Northern Virginia. The wedding took a lot of work and planning since the couple were living in Colorado at the time — yet, the day still turned out perfectly. The barn was repaired and cleaned for the event, flowers from Aldena Frye livened up the barn, and Southern barbecue, catered from Elliott’s on Linden, perfectly completed the wedding’s Southern, classy, rustic theme.

Photography: Sayer Photography | Ceremony: The Village Chapel | Reception: Mile Away Farm | Dress: LaBella Bridal Boutique | Shoes: Badgely Mischka | Flowers: Aldena Frye | Hair & Makeup: Retro Salon | Cake: Sweet Fi’s Cakes | Entertainment: The Black and Blue Experience

Cassie & Zane Frye

CASSIE & ZANE FRYE

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High school sweethearts Cassie and Zane Frye kept a personal approach to their wedding — every decision reflected the couple’s friends, families, and their own personalities. Cassie’s dad made their wedding cake that had layers of funfetti — a cake flavor Cassie and Zane made for every birthday during college. The floral arrangements were done by Cassie’s mom, and Cassie’s honorary bridesmaid MC’d the wedding reception. The couple made playlists in advance of music they definitely knew they wanted to dance to, serving as their own personal DJ for the night. Almost every detail of the wedding was hand-done by the couple or their friends, truly allowing them to call their wedding day their own day.

Photography: Paige Kentner Photography | Ceremony: New Covenant Fellowship | Reception: Main Street Commons | Dress: Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner | Wedding Attire: Rent the Runway, Dillards, Forever 21 & Belk | Rentals: Richmond Rentals & Sales | Hair: Kacie Lorenzo, Studio C Salon & Spa | Cake: Jimmy Barber (bride’s father)

Mrs & Mr Gaudreault

MRS & MR GAUDREAULT

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After moving to North Carolina from Virginia for her fiancé, local business owner Katie Gaudreault wanted to keep the details of their wedding personal to the couple. Katie’s ring was designed by her husband, and the bride opted to wear her favorite cowboy boots to their Pinehurst Fair Barn nuptials instead of high heels. Keeping with the personal touch, wedding guests were given jars filled with Katie’s homemade recipes, courtesy of the bride’s company, the Goodie Jar, as wedding favors.

Photography: Pinehurst Photography | Ceremony & Reception: The Fair Barn | Dress: Allure Bridals | Engagement Ring: Custom Ananda Khalsa | Hair: Ashley Gray, Salon Emage | Catering: Eloquence by AnnMarie Canaan | Cake: C Cups Cupcakery | Entertainment: Sidecar Social Club

Sydney & Byron Bryan

SYDNEY & BYRON BRYAN

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For two people who met while attending their master’s program at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, it was only natural that Sydney and Byron Bryan drew inspiration for their wedding from their alma mater, hosting a classic and romantic wedding with UNC details throughout. These details perfectly went along with the wedding’s theme — “Tarheel Bred, Pinehurst Wed.” For their exit, the couple walked out to friends and family holding Carolina blue and white pom poms rather than sparklers. The wedding band played the UNC fight song as a surprise to the groom and guests as the couple exited the wedding. The wedding was the perfect combination of playing tribute to Sydney’s hometown and the place where the couple fell in love. Photography: Libby McGowan Photography | Ceremony: Culdee Presbyterian Church | Reception: The Country Club of North Carolina | Dress: Lana Addison Bridal | Shoes: Valentino Rockstud T-Strap Pumps | Watercolor Artist: Brenda Behr | Hair: Danielle Blue of Elevation Hair Studio | Cake: Cakes by Sherran | Entertainment: The Maxx from Atlanta, GA