Christina

It’s easy to feel like love is in the air during the holiday season—because it is. Whether it’s all that holiday cheer or being together with family and friends, it’s no secret that couples like getting engaged over the holidays. The fact is that about 40 percent of engagements occur between November and February giving it the nickname “proposal season.” Here are just a few good reasons for a holiday engagement. Your Friends and Family Will Already Be Around What’s the first thing you have to do after you get engaged? Tell your friends and family, of course! One of the big advantages of getting engaged during the holiday season is that you won’t have to send out any large group texts. Instead, you can pop over to their houses with the big news or get together with some of your…
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If you’ve ever dreamed of a wedding that feels right out of a storybook, Chelsea and Evan’s wedding was a romantic and joyful celebration of their love for one another. The setting was the McAlister-Leftwich House, a beautiful property, nestled in the Historic District and downtown Greensboro. The Home has a rich history spanning more than 100 years, filled with grace, hospitality and timeless elegance. It was the perfect setting for Chelsea and Evan to begin their new life together. Together with their coordinators, A Beautiful Day by Christina and exquisite florals by in-house floral designer, Andraya Northup, they worked together to create something magical and a day that felt intimate and relaxed, while also exuding beauty at every turn. Every single detail from this day was selected with careful intention detail. Chelsea radiated joy and happiness all day!  I don’t think I…
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Erica and Jeffrey’s wedding day began at the historic Villa d’ l Amour in High Point, NC. It was a day of happiness celebrated with family friends. Villa de l’Amour, also known as the “House of Love”, is a elegant wedding venue located in downtown High Point, North Carolina. This new venue has a Mediterranean feel to it – a perfect setting for Erica and Jeffrey to begin their new life as a married couple. Beth of The Nikon’s Photography  captured all of the love and all of the details, including the bride’s vision.  Take a look below and check out the full gallery here! A Special Shout Out to all of the Vendors who made this day possible –  A Beautiful Day by Christina –  Day-of Coordinators Above & Beyond Catering Amor Flowers & Decor  Videography ~ K2  Productions  Cake ~ Edible Artistry  Hair &…
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There are so many decisions that need to be made before walking down the aisle. From choosing your vendors best suited for your vision and budget, and navigating tough etiquette issue, and more. Fortunately as your wedding planners we can be a big help in all aspects of coordinating your big day. We can help you save money Hiring a wedding planner can actually save you money in your budget. Give us your target budget and she will make sure that you stick to it, as well as recommend vendors and services that will fit within your price range. We can “Grant Wishes” While wedding planners aren’t Fairy Godmothers or anything like that, our knowledge and long standing relationships with other vendors can help bring your ideas to reality. We will be your Voice of Reason As your wedding planner,…
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The Gambill Estate in Roaring River , NC set the stage for Megan and Will’s special day. The Gambill Estate is set in the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. With country charm and natural elegance and pristine mountain vistas  – it was the perfect setting for their celebration. I had the pleasure of meeting with Megan and her mom months before when they  decided, (especially mom) that they needed a planner/coordinator to handle all the details and bring Megan’s vision to life. It was late May and the temperatures were heating up so the decision was made to have their ceremony under the pavilion to keep everyone cool and comfortable. The day went off flawlessly and Megan and Will could not have been happier. Some of the higlights of the evening where when Megan and Will played the Shoe Game which was fun…
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This is a wedding question that never used to exist. Tradition has always taught us that it is bad luck for a groom to see his bride before she walks down the aisle. Some couples are more traditional and it’s very important to them to wait and see each other for the first time at the ceremony. It’s a very exciting moment and understandably, so special. If you don’t want to see your partner until the ceremony, you can consider an “almost first look” where you and your partner can talk to each other between a door or some other divider, so you can’t see each other but your photographer can capture photos of the two of you. I’ve seen almost first looks where couples exchanged love letters or gifts, held hands, or simply talked with each other about how…
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