Located in Youngsville, this property was built in the 1900s and restored to make itself known as a historic and southern style venue in 2014. Style: Southern, historic, rustic, vintage What they offer: The bare brick walls and hardwood floors of it’s Riddick Room are a popular place for wedding receptions or ceremonies. The […]
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Venue Spotlight: Rock Quarry Farm
Once an 1890s homestead, Rock Quarry Farm is now a wedding site known for its farm life, oak trees, and natural heritage. The barn and surrounding buildings bare rustic antique styles and decor. The owners of the property maintain the farm with herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Some of the wooden furniture is even made from […]
Live music for your wedding? Choose a string quartet!
The choice to have live music at any event is a significant one. Live music heightens the emotion of any event, sending out vibrations and creating a sense of awe. Imagine walking down the isle without music and then picture a soaring melody stirring and inspiring you and your guests on your special day. The […]
Venue Spotlight: The Barn at Valhalla
The Barn at Valhalla is located in rural Chapel Hill and provides an ideal choice for weekend getaways. The 30 acre property is tucked away in the countryside about 10 minutes from town. Style: Rustic, country, forest, lakeside, meadow What they offer: Rent of the whole property which includes the barn, lodge, gazebo, lake, and […]
Meet the Musicians: Richard Tazewell
Introducing the talented pianist, singer, drummer, and guitarist, Richard Tazewell! Richard’s interest in music began when his father brought his sister a ukulele back from Hawaii. “I was four and had plenty of time on my hands. She showed no interest but I was fascinated that I could make chords by pressing down on strings.” […]
Your Perfect Ceremony Site
Your wedding ceremony is a family union and reunion, a sacred contract, a religious vow, and the most meaningful occasion of your lifetime. To have a church ceremony, you must be a member in good standing of the church for a specified amount of time prior to the ceremony. There will be pastoral pre-wedding counseling […]
Your Perfect Wedding Should be in Writing
While you are dreamy eyed about your perfect wedding, it’s absolutely essential that you are cleared eyed about your contracts for your wedding services. Please require a signed contract for the ceremonial site, even if it’s at your church. No letter or telephone promises, and ditto for officiants; they perform many ceremonies a year and […]
Your Perfect Team of Vendors
Before shopping or surfing yourself into a quivering puddle, evaluate what your own emotional and report needs are from your vendor bridal team. Consider these questions as you assemble your team: Do you want the photographer to submit a preplanned list of all the photos or do you want one that is spontaneous? Do you […]
Your Perfect Venue
Selecting your venue should occur as early as possible, between ten and twelve months in advance. Criteria can include: There are many types of venues: hotels, inns, resorts,country clubs, farms, gardens, fraternal halls, churches, historic homes, wineries, taverns, restaurants, parks, art museums, public buildings, waterfronts, and your newly landscaped backyard. While hotels are more expensive, […]
Your Perfect Budget
The average cost of a wedding in the US is between $19,000 and $33,000, but most couples spend less than $10,000, not including the honeymoon.There are many factors which make up these costs: from the bridal gown, to the rings, to the party favors, and the cake. Make a list of what is important to […]