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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First Look or Not First Look . . . That is the Question
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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Six Top Reasons to Hire a Wedding Designer
A Wedding Designer excels at visual presentation and creating the overall cohesive look of the event from start to finish. She will take your ideas and help you with all of the aesthetic and creative decisions, bringing your vision to life.These Include – Floor Plans and Layouts Lighting Design, Linens Furniture and Rentals Selection (china, glassware, flatware), Bride and Bridal Party styling Stationary Design, including Save the Dates, Invitations, Programs, Menu Cards, etc. and much more. Here are Six Top Reasons you should consider hiring a Designer For you, the visual component is the most important element of your wedding You are confident in your organizational and logistical skills, but your creative skills are lacking You feel completely overwhelmed by the number of choices available You have clear picture in your mind of what you want your wedding to look and feel like,…
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