ELIZABETH HART + BEN STENNETT

Photographer: Mollie Tobias Photography Wedding Coordinator: Candy Young, Ward Productions

It took one trail ride for equestrian entrepreneurs Elizabeth and Ben to know that they were meant to be. And while sweating through long, hot hours of training would leave most feeling less than romantic, these two workaholics capped one such day with a proposal — and a very deserved weeklong vacation.

The busy couple’s engagement lasted nearly two years, culminating with a ceremony and reception at 305 Trackside that put their attendants and guests first. Celebrating their love of Southern Pines, and each other, came as naturally as a day in the saddle.