Allison Auman + Joseph Smith

ALLISON AUMAN + JOSEPH SMITH

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Photographer: Katherine Miles Jones Wedding Planner: Denis Coll McCullough

Allison grew up in West End; her family, the Aumans and the Pages, have been in Moore County since the 1800s. Lucky for her, while she was working in Raleigh, Joseph was stationed at Fort Bragg, and the pair fell in love in a modern way, with a right swipe. Because Joseph is in the military, he is away from home for many holidays and birthdays. To make up for his absence, he planned a special “Allison Day” to show his appreciation for his partner and — to Allison’s surprise — propose.

The pandemic postponed the Smiths’ wedding a year and slashed the guest list from over 300 to 100 people. But the couple and their guests enjoyed the intimate wedding. Most guests attended the rehearsal dinner, wedding and day-after brunch. Cultural touches completed the day. Joseph is Samoan, so he and his family performed traditional songs and dances, and the couple had leis sent in from Hawaii.

Ceremony & Reception: Duncraig Manor & Gardens | Dress: “The Georgie” by Sarah Seven | Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood and Loeffler Randall | Jewelry: Mejuri | Hair & Makeup: Blissful Muse, Raleigh | Groom: Indochino suit | Accessories: Gentleman’s Corner | Flowers: Hollyfield Design Inc. | Cake: The Bakehouse | Custom Cocktails: Reverie Cocktails | Rentals: Ward Productions

Samantha Hopp + Peter Fabian

SAMANTHA HOPP + PETER FABIAN

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Photographer: Ashley Taylor Photography Wedding Planner: Vision Events Wedding & Event Planning

Sam and Petey met at Wake Forest University, and, after Petey proposed, the couple planned to marry in Denver, Colorado. But, when the COVID-19 pandemic shelved their plans, they pivoted to a backyard wedding in Pinewild — Petey’s  parents live in the area. The ceremony overlooked the lake from a neighbor’s backyard, and the reception took place in Petey’s parents’ backyard.

“Obviously, our wedding turned out dramatically different than originally planned, but it was still perfect for us, and we would not change anything in hindsight,” Sam says. The couple replanned their wedding in less than six weeks, and the bride credits her husband and mom for the remarkable pivot. Sam says the theme was timeless and classic, but Petey jokes that it was “marriage and COVID.”

Ceremony & Reception: Private residence, Pinewild | Dress: Adorn Nashville | Hair & Makeup: Chelsea Regan Makeup + Hair | Bridesmaids: Azazie | Groomsmen: The Black Tux | Flowers: Jack Hadden Floral & Event Design | Cake & Catering: Elliotts on Linden | Tent & Rentals: Ward Productions | Balloons: HollyPop | Transportation: Kirk Tours & Limousine

 

Elizabeth Gay + Harrison Cozart

ELIZABETH GAY + HARRISON COZART

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Photographer: Sayer Photography Videographer: Twenty-One Films Wedding Coordinator: Michele Soderquist, Pinehurst Resort Harrison channeled The Notebook vibes, proposing to Elizabeth in a canoe on the pond at her grandparent’s home in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Both Tar Heel natives — Elizabeth from Sanford and Harrison from Raleigh — the two grew up visiting the Sandhills for family, tennis and golf.

Familiar with the beautiful, historic area, it’s no surprise the couple chose the Village Chapel for their wedding and the Members Club of the Pinehurst Resort for their reception. Though the Cozarts’ original wedding date was in June 2020, they postponed the event to November. But the couple couldn’t have been happier with the change. The weather was still warm, but the church flickered in the fall evening, and the resort’s Christmas decorations were a welcome, magical touch.

Ceremony: The Village Chapel | Reception: The Members Club of Pinehurst | Dress: Monique Lhuillier | Shoes: Loeffler Randall | Hair: Wendy Strickland, Hair Extreme | Makeup: Pamela Hung, OnLoKtion Makeup Artistry | Bridesmaids: Lula Kate, Bella Bridesmaids | Groomsmen: The Black Tux | Flowers: Floral Designs by Eddie, Sanford | Cake & Catering: Pinehurst Resort | Transportation: Pinehurst Resort Trolleys