Melissa Jimenez + Franck Krynen

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