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CONTENTS
BRIDAL MAGAZINE
4 2013 COVERBRIDE
MARKETING AND
EVENT MANAGER
Meet the winner of our 2013 cover photo
contest, and read about her big day.
Sharon Moyer
LOCAL SALES MANAGER
6 Bride in the big city
Carolyn McLaurin
Bring a metropolitan feel to a small-town wedding.
MARKETING EDITOR
Jason Beck
8 Falling for a friend
GR APHIC DESIGNER
Meet a couple of life-long friends
destined to tie the knot.
14 Transcontinental wedding
Learn why one couple’s wedding and reception were on
opposite sides of the atlas.
12 Make it yours
Choose wedding photography
that frames your life.
Erin Binkley
On the cover
Emily Raymes McLauchlin
is a Fayetteville native
whose time on the
pageant circuit made
her the perfect model
for this year’s cover.
PHOTOGR APHERS
Cindy Burnham
Raul Rubiera
CONTACT US AT:
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16-21 Tips and guides
Use this handy section as a cheat-sheet
for your wedding planning.
Special Thanks
We would like to thank the businesses
and individuals who contributed to
make this magazine possible.
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Meet the COVERBRIDE
H
ometown bride Emily Raymes McLauchlin has all the right qualities to be
the first Celebrations Magazine Coverbride – she is photogenic, has a
great love story and recently planned a fantastic wedding.
Emily was selected out of 26 brides and brides-to-be who competed for the honor
of appearing on Celebrations’ cover. The field was narrowed down to the top three
by readers’ popular vote, and Emily was selected by a panel of judges from our
editorial staff.
Emily and her husband Ross were born and raised in Fayetteville, and photos from
their downtown nuptials in August caught our attention. As a former Miss Teen
Dogwood Festival, McLauchlin has a gregarious personality and enjoys being in
front of the camera.
About our Coverbride
Emily met her husband Ross as a teenager more than 15 years ago, and briefly
dated him as a college freshman at East Carolina University. The two were
reunited last year after an acquaintance’s wedding and fell in love.
“From that point on we knew we were meant to be together,” she said. “I couldn’t
ask for a better partner in life. I would have never guessed he would be my
husband one day – I’ve known him most of my life, but the thought never crossed
my mind.”
Emily is a registered nurse at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Ross served in the Navy
for six years before attending the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and
returning to Fayetteville. He now works for CenturyLink.
Photo by Cindy Burnham
“Ross completes me,” Emily said. “He’s the reason my heart beats.”
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R
oss and Emily were married
on Aug. 3 this year at SkyView
on Hay. Downtown Fayetteville
holds special meaning to the couple.
“This day was the perfect
way to start our new life
together,” Emily said.
“It was important to me
to have our wedding in
downtown Fayetteville, as
it was a huge part of my
life growing up.”
Center in Fayetteville. The dress was worn
off the rack with no major alterations and
only cost about $300.
“I was in pageants and
had been a princess all my
life,” Emily said. “I wanted
something different.”
The couple also held their
reception in the landmark
building. SkyView features
soaring ceiling skylights
and two-story windows
overlooking Hay Street.
The wedding ceremony
was performed by Rev.
Nick Smith in SkyView’s
Mezzanine Room. The
bride was escorted down
the aisle by her father as
the violinist and pianist
played “Cannon in D.” More than 140
guests attended the service.
The
ballroom
was
decorated with colors of
turquoise and black to
compliment the wardrobe
of the wedding party. The
tables were adorned with
vases of hydrangeas, peacock feathers,
mirrors and tea lights.
Emily wore a diamond white strapless
Raylia dress from Bridal and Formal
After a plated dinner, family and friends
were entertained by a DJ and dancing.
Photos courtesy of Nicole Keef Photography
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The Wedding
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CITY
G
IRL
E
ven in smalltown America
it’s possible
to have the look of a
big-city wedding. Wear
today’s trendiest styles
for a big day that’s
less ‘down-home’ and
more downtown.
Photos by: Raul Rubiera
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Opposite Page: Model Latonya Hankins
would feel at home in the Big Apple wearing
this dramatic gown.
Left: Latonya’s hair and makeup were
crafted by Carmen Johnson and Nina
Rodriguez of Flawless Visions Salon in
Fayetteville. Extensions and a crystal Flawless
Fascinator add to the modern look.
B
ling and drama
are the two
buzzwords when
it comes to a picking a
dress for a modern affair,
says Evan Thorne of
Bridal and Formal Center
in Fayetteville.
“What they are looking
for is the drama down at
the bottom of the dress,”
she said, pointing to the
ruffles and frills on the
lower half of empirewaist example hanging
on a nearby rack. “These
types are not your typical
cookie-cutter dresses.”
The look featured in our
photo shoot certainly fits
that bill. Even though it
features the lace common
on most popular dresses
today, the spaghetti-strap
gown from Demetrios
boasts a layer-tail skirt of
satin tulle. Bling abounds
across the bust, flowing
down to the waistline.
And don’t tell mom – it’s
ivory, not white.
“The color is more about
what looks best with your
skin tone,” Thorne said.
“If you are really fairskinned, white washes
you out.”
For the brave bride,
choose an even less
traditional color. A blush
dress with a fit and
flare waistline has been
garnering attention at
Bridal and Formal Center.
Fayetteville’s revitalized
downtown boasts several
venues to complete the
city look. For a complete
list of fabulous wedding
locations, see pages
20-21.
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Spouse &
Best Friend
Photos courtesy of Jaxon
Wedding Photography
J
essica Tatum and
Maurice Davis met in
preschool and
have been life-long
friends. Though the two spent
time apart, the Fayetteville
natives realized they belonged
together. The couple was
married on June 29 at Fort
Bragg’s Main Post Chapel
during the final days of
Maurice’s active-duty military
career.
Their love story wasn’t always
easy. Though tested by
distance, it was sharpened by
letters from across the globe.
The couple grew up together as
military brats. Jessica describes
their relationship as “high
school sweethearts.”
“We really became friends our
sophomore year of high school
– by chance we had to ride the
same school bus,” she said.
“He sat with me and that’s
when we had our first in-depth
conversation. After that, we
were like best friends.”
Maurice escorted Jessica to
their junior prom and later
her debutante ball. But as
the couple attended separate
colleges, their romance only
rekindled at the urging of
family.
“We were always best friends,
but we separated until our
senior year of college,” she
said. “My parents saw him at
a basketball game, gave him
my number and told him to
call me.”
The two resumed their
romance, but were now
challenged by Maurice’s Army
deployments to the Middle
East.
“It was very, very difficult,
because we have always been
apart,” Jessica said. “Since we
separated in high school, we
never lived in the same place.
he had never raised his voice
to me, and he really reminded
me of my father.
“There is nothing like being
around someone who totally
gets you, who you can laugh
and joke with and who always
has your back,” she said. “I’ve
heard with marriage you have
to be friends first, because you
have that foundation.”
The Wedding
The pair’s deep Army roots
made a military wedding the
natural choice. The couple’s
wardrobe and the regal
atmosphere at the Main
Post Chapel created a royal
ambiance noticed by guests.
“Everyone I talked to said it
was like a fairy tale – I don’t
know if it was because I had a
princess dress on and he had
his uniform,” Jessica said. “It
was perfect. It was everything I
dreamed of and more.”
“The thought of seeing each
other again is what kept us
going,” she said. “They knew
me on a first-name basis at the
post office.”
Amazingly it was the time
spent apart and the letters that
proved to be the catalyst for
marriage.
“He said during the first
deployment is when he realized
I was the one, because I was
always there,” Jessica said. “I
think I knew when I was sitting
down one day and I realized
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Jessica wore a strapless dress with a
full skirt and cathedral train. Adding
to the princess look was a cathedral
veil that reached the floor.
The Reception
T
he newlyweds were
whisked across town
to Embassy Suites
in a rented Rolls Royce for an
upscale party for more than
300 guests. The reception
included a sit-down plated
dinner of Filet Mignon with
Bordelaise sauce and Grilled
Chicken with Mango Salsa.
Guests were presented a love
story video about the couple,
shot partly at E.E. Smith where
Jessica and Maurice were
band mates.
The décor continued the same
pink theme as the bridesmaids’
dresses and flowers from the
ceremony. Floral centerpieces
included shades of pink and
fuchsia. Pink backlighting set
the mood, cast upon white
draperies and linens.
“I’m a pink girl,” the bride
said.
Though she realizes hosting
300 people is on the large side
for a local wedding, Jessica
said she never felt as if the
reception was too crowded.
“Since we are both from
Fayetteville we know a lot of
people,” she said. “It was filled
with love.”
Top of page: Pink backlighting carried the feminine mood to the reception at
Embassy Suites. Above: Jessica’s eight bridesmaids wore bright pink gowns with
plunging necklines and beaded embellishments matching the bride.
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Sentimental Union
Photos courtesy of Mikki Platt and Melanie Beal
W
hen Chrissy Catlett
Lamb picked a
location for her
wedding, she ignored the
suggestions of trend setters
and turned to the source she
trusted the most – her heart.
The bride held her ceremony
and reception more than
2,000 miles apart at the two
places with the most impact on
her life – The Church of Jesus
Christ of the Latter-day Saints’
temple in Provo, Utah, and her
family farm on the Cape Fear
River near Gray’s Creek.
Chrissy married college
sweetheart Jordan Lamb
on May 18 at the temple,
a moving experience for a
couple deeply rooted in faith.
“I was crying the whole day;
it was great,” she said. “You
don’t have to get married in
the temple, but as a Mormon if
you have done the right things
you want to.”
Each LDS temple is different.
The temple in Provo, near the
couple’s alma mater Brigham
Young University, has several
rooms of varying sizes for
weddings. The Catlett/Lamb
wedding was held in one of the
building’s smaller rooms with a
capacity of about 60 people.
Unlike some protestant
denominations, there is a
difference between the words
‘temple’ and ‘church’ in
Mormonism. LDS churches
are open to the public, while
temples are considered holy,
and only members are allowed
to enter. The sacred site
highlighted the importance of
the decision she was making,
Chrissy said.
“I think to grow up always
wanting to get married in
the temple, knowing how
important that is and the
importance of the covenant
you are making
with your spouse
and seeing that
actually happen,
you can’t put
words to it,”
she said. “You
have made that
commitment with
each other. You
have eternity with
each other.”
Chrissy wore a
scoop neck gown
with a Swarovski
Crystal beaded belt. The dress
featured full lace and ¾-length
sleeves, continuing the trend
made popular last year by the
royal wedding.
family. The bride grew more
attached to the location after
spending time away from
home.
“Initially, growing up as a kid,
I never thought about having a
reception on the farm because
that’s our farm and we had
horses there, and I just figured
it as a dirty place,” she said.
“As I got older, an outdoor
reception was ideal, and I
wanted to make that happen.”
As twilight fell upon the farm,
the décor only enhanced an
already magical springtime
evening in the South. Candlelit
Mason jars hung from the
rafters of the shelter used to
host guests, and a bridge
across a nearby pond was
decorated with twinkling
bulbs, complimenting the
stars overhead. The couple
continued their color theme
from a week earlier, relying
heavily on peach and adding
one of this year’s most popular
colors, mint.
She carried a hand-tied
bouquet featuring coral, peach
and cream flowers.
Most importantly, the bride
was able to make her special
day last an entire week, never
feeling rushed in the moments
after saying “I do.”
After the wedding, the couple
honeymooned for a week on
Hilton Head Island before
returning to the Catlett family
farm for a celebration and
reception with friends and
“It was super fun just getting
to go back and be with
everyone,” she said. “All of my
extended family was there, and
they got to see me in my dress
and everything. It was perfect.”
GREEN ENVY
2013’s most popular color shows no sign of
slowing in popularity.
Pantone named emerald this year’s hottest hue,
and area wedding planners and florists say the
shade is popping up everywhere.
From mint to vivid lime, it seems everyone loves
the natural tint.
Ann Fair of Ann’s Flower Shop in Fayetteville says
the green hydrangea is still a best seller for all
seasons. For brides who prefer other colors, green
hypericum berries add an accent.
Cynthia Ross, an area wedding
designer, sees light shades like
mint appearing everywhere, from
invitations to menus and place
cards.
About
the
For brides hoping to stay on the
cutting edge, don’t despair. Pantone
has included Hemlock (a shade of green) on it’s
list of Spring 2014’s hottest colors.
Couple
“It takes a little longer for trends to come here to
the South,” Ross said. “Green will still be popular.”
Chrissy and Jordan met at
Bible study during their first
semester at Brigham Young
University, but they were
soon separated by Jordan’s
two-year mission to Sweden.
LDS missionaries are only
allowed to communicate by
letter during their service, a
“It took about three weeks to
development that actually
write a letter, send it to him,
brought the couple closer
then for him to read it and
together, the recent bride said. respond,” she said. “They
got pretty long, got up to 13
“We got to know each other
pages. I put them in a book
so much better through
letters,” she said. “There were for him for Valentine’s Day.”
no other things in the way, we
were just truly talking to each
other and asking all kinds of
random questions.
Jordan returned from his trip
and reunited with Chrissy in
January, four months before
their wedding.
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Candid on Camera
Brides add a dash of personality and
quirkiness to their photos.
Say goodbye to standard wedding
photography. Brides are ditching
traditional shots and opting for
photos that reflect their personality
and the uniqueness of their wedding.
Look below for some unique photos
submitted by local brides.
Top Right: Kelly and Amber Carmody chose a vintage look
Above: It wasn’t just a union of humans. The dalmatian is
the bride’s, and the weimariner belongs to the groom. Both
served as ringbearers. Jessica Hostetter and Ryan Shaver,
who were married at Boone Plantation in Charleston, S.C.,
consider this their ‘first family photo.’
for their wedding shoot, posing in WWII-era scenes while
the groom was in uniform. Photo courtesy of Rich Sowers
Photography
Bottom Right: The wedding party at Allison Davis’
Savannah, Ga., affair was jumping for joy. Photos courtesy
of La Bella Vita Photography
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Right, top and bottom:
It seems cliche to call Lia
Kotsopoulos’ ceremony a “Big
Fat Greek Wedding,” but with
a wedding party in the dozens,
there is not a more adequate
description. The party travelled
in a rented trolly car. Photos
courtesy of Gracie James
Photography.
Far right, top and bottom:
Anne Kyle and Crandall Lea
found love on the links during
their wedding at Highland
Country Club in Fayetteville.
Photos courtesy of Jordan
Portrait Design.
Top and bottom left: Groom
Ryan Grim celebrates while
kissing his new bride Melissa
Walsh. The bride also happens
to enjoy target practice.
Photos courtesy of Carolina
Media Star.
Bottom Right: Jennifer
Honeycutt and her seven
bridesmaids are all smiles.
Photo courtesy of Ed Jordan.
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Going to the Chapel
This small town
venue fills a vital role.
W
Photos by: John Covington
ith less grandeur than a
cathedral but more dignity
than the county courthouse, the
Sunshine Wedding Chapel in Stedman
fills its niche perfectly – an affordable,
comfortable and memorable place to tie
the knot.
This hidden storefront gem in the onestoplight Cumberland County community
almost goes unnoticed from the busy
hustle and bustle on nearby N.C. 24, but
plenty of area brides have noticed – and
they are getting married here in droves.
The pace has varied over the chapel’s
30-year existence, but a constant is the
owners’ desire to provide a dignified
ceremony at short notice and a fair price
to anyone who asks. Founded by Adel and
the late Bob Johnson, the chapel – along
with the adjoining Johnson Florist Shop
– is still owned and operated by three
generations of family members.
“They want a respectable wedding,
and we are very reasonable,” said Adel
Johnson, who has probably attended
more weddings than anyone else in the
county. “When the bride walks down
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the aisle, in 22 minutes we’ll have her
married.
“We’ve had folks tell us when they heard
‘wedding chapel’ they didn’t know what to
expect,” she said. “But they are pleasantly
surprised.”
Outside, the brick façade of the 1980s
storefront provides no indication of the
honest-to-goodness wedding venue inside.
Flowers from the adjoining florist shop
grace the altar and spiral candelabras
can provide a soft light to set the mood.
Johnson walks around the superblydecorated chapel, set up to host
100 guests, pointing out her favorite
features.
a wedding chapel!’” she said. “As soon as
I walked in, I liked how everything was set
up. You just walk in with your dress, and
it’s ready to go.”
Have you decided who is escorting the
bride?” All are questions that come from
a half-century of experience attending
weddings. She’s learned one thing –
regardless of the snags, the couples
always end up leaving the chapel
married.
Unlike Oates, most brides choose to
have one of the chapel’s four on-call
ministers perform their ceremony. Many
couples urgently call the Johnsons
after learning their planned courthouse
wedding will take place within the
county’s detention center.
“The minister and the groom come in
from here, and we have a room for
the bride,” she said, moving quickly
around the building. “She comes down
the aisle to the wedding march. She
can pick whatever song she wants
during the ceremony – add some
customization.”
“When they call from the courthouse,
we can do it within an hour of when
they call,” Johnson said. “A lot of them
are military, referred to us from Fort
Bragg or Pope.”
Mieasha Oates of Clinton and Andrew
Harris of Fayetteville were recently
married at the chapel, with her parents
Above: Mieasha Oates and Andrew Harris say “I do.”
performing the ceremony. The couple
Despite the fast pace of weddings at
She also bragged about the staff’s
wed before a crowd of roughly 25 of their
Sunshine, marriage is never trivialized.
helpfulness in putting together the
closest friends and family on a gloomy
With Southern charm, Johnson assures her
ceremony on short notice, even when
Friday afternoon. Finding the chapel was a
operation isn’t ‘one of those Dillon deals.’
things get hectic. Before the service,
stroke of good fortune, as the couple had
Johnson hustled around the venue tying up “We like to talk to them for a few minutes
originally planned an outdoor wedding.
loose ends.
first,” she said. “Hopefully we add a little
“We come through here every weekend on
the way to my parents and we noticed it –
we came by here and were like, ‘look …
“Do you want to do the unity candles?
Does anyone know how to tie a bowtie?
stability, and that helps. You have got to
get a good start.”
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C E L E B R AT I O N S M AG A Z I N E | T I P S & G U I D E S
bridalbudget
The most daunting part
of planning a wedding is
creating a budget. Avoid
stress by planning ahead
of time how much you
are willing to spend.
Though nationally the average
bride spends between $30,000
and $40,000, a budget of $15,000 may be more
reasonable for our area. While some costs of the big
day are non-negotiable, brides may want to cut back in
other areas.
Below is a checklist of wedding musts, their typical price
and the percentage they should comprise of an average
budget. These figures are based on a 150-guest
ceremony and a budget of $20,500.
$1,000 (est. 5 %)
Stationery
Save the date
Invitations & reply cards
Thank you cards
Programs
Postage
$150-$175 Actual:��������
$500-$600 Actual:��������
$60-$75
Actual:��������
$50Actual:��������
$261Actual:��������
Attire & Beauty
Bride’s gown
Hair and makeup
Headpiece
Shoes
Groom’s tuxedo
Groom’s accessories
$800-$1,200 Actual:��������
$300-$400 Actual:��������
$80Actual:��������
$100Actual:��������
$120-$200
Actual:��������
$50
Actual:��������
Entertainment
Lighting$1,200
Music
$500 for a D.J.
$1,300 for a band
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$2,000 (est. 10%)
$2,500 (est. 10%)
Actual:��������
Actual:��������
Actual:��������
Flowers&Decor
Bride’s bouquet
Throwing bouquet
Arrangement
Reception
Other Flowers and decor
$1,100
$125
Actual:��������
$50
Actual:��������
$250Actual:��������
$125Actual:��������
$550
Actual:��������
Gifts
Bride and Groom gifts
Attendant gifts
Favors
Reception
Venue Rental
Linens and rentals
Food
Beer and Wine
Champagne Toast
Cake
Guest Book
$10,000 (48-50%)
$1,200-$3,000
Actual:��������
$1,300
Actual:��������
$25-$50 a plate Actual:��������
$8-15 per-person Actual:��������
$25-45 per bottle Actual:��������
$300-$500Actual:��������
$25
Actual:��������
$550 (est. 3-4 %)
$150
Actual:��������
$25-$30 ea. Actual:��������
$300Actual:��������
Ceremony
Officiant Fee
Venue Fee
Marriage License
(est. 5%)
$300
$100
$200
$60
$2,500 (est. 10%)
Photography
Photographer/Videographer $1,500
Actual:�������
Engagement Photos
$500
Actual:�������
Newspaper Announcements $150-$700 Actual:�������
(est. 1-2%)
Actual:��������
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Actual:��������
Transport & Lodging
Wedding limo
Wedding night lodging
$300-$700
$200
$800 (est. 4-5 %)
Actual:��������
Actual:��������
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MONTHS BEFORE
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q Pick a date that works for your
family and wedding party.
q Hire a planner, if desired
q Decide on the size, formality
and setting of your wedding.
q Create a wedding and
engagement budget.
q Reserve the locations for
your wedding and wedding
reception.
q Meet with and book your
wedding officiate or clergy.
q Choose your wedding rings.
q Draw up an initial guest list.
q Organize your engagement
party.
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MONTHS BEFORE
q Announce your engagement
at celebrations.fayobserver.
com. Start your online bridal
profile!
q Have an engagement party
to get the word out about
your big day!
q Start a wedding binder or
pinterest page with likes,
ideas and favorites.
q Begin conceptualizing
an overall theme for your
wedding.
q Choose your wedding party
and confirm the participants.
q Order your wedding dress
and attendants’ attire.
q Book your photographer and
videographer.
q Reserve a caterer.
q Arrange for decor, chair
covers and linens.
q Book your live entertainment
or DJ.
q Reserve your florist.
q Order your wedding cake.
q Reserve any rental items from
the rental company.
q Register your gift choices at
your favorite stores.
q Research accommodations
for out-of-town guests.
q Plan your honeymoon
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MONTHS BEFORE
q Decide on your menu.
q Reserve the musicians and
soloists for your ceremony.
q Reserve your limousine
service.
q Reserve a block of hotel
rooms near the events for out
of town guests if needed.
q Order your invitations and
any other stationery.
q Order wedding favors for
your guests.
q Choose outfits for mother of
the bride and mother of the
groom.
q Confirm the wedding details
with the musicians and clergy
or officiate.
q Check marriage license
requirements.
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q Finalize your guest list.
qChoose the reader for your
ceremony.
qFinalize your order with the
florist.
q Reserve the men’s attire.
q Make an appointment with
your hairdresser.
q Begin composing a weddingday timeline.
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WEEK BEFORE
q Finalize seating plan and write
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WEEKS BEFORE
q Have a party for the attendants.
q Draft the speeches.
q Finalize reception details.
q Call any guests who have not
replied.
q Meet with your hairdresser and
make-up artist for consultation.
q Deliver song lists to musicians or
play lists to DJ.
q Confirm honeymoon
reservations.
out the place cards.
q Determine the order for the
procession.
q Have your rehearsal.
q Confirm accommodation
reservations.
q Pick up the groomsmen’s attire.
q Confirm the final numbers with
the caterer.
q Confirm details with the
limousine company.
qDeliver your marriage license to
the officiate.
q Ask someone to hand out the
wedding favors.
q Ask someone to return any
rented items after the wedding.
q Write any readings required for
the wedding day.
q Pack for your honeymoon. Your d a y
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q Give the wedding bands to the
best man.
q Give the best man any checks
that need to be given out that
day.
q Have your stylists finish your
hair and makeup at least than 3
hours before walking down the
aisle.
q Present the attendants and
parents with their gifts.
q Relax and enjoy your
special day!
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C E L E B R AT I O N S M AG A Z I N E | T I P S & G U I D E S
wedding&receptionvenues
Cape Fear Botanical
Garden, Fayetteville
capefearbg.org • 910-486-0221
Jefferson Inn, Southern Pines
jeffersoninnsouthernpines.com
910-692-9911
The new building has three large rooms
available for events, the entry pavilion, which
can seat 128; the grand hall, which can seat
120 or break down into three smaller rooms;
and the orangery, which can seat 400.
Fayetteville Rose
Garden at FTCC
faytechcc.edu • 910-678-8228
Gates Four Country
Club, Fayetteville
gatesfour.com • 910-425-6667
The clubhouse includes multiple-room
rentals including an outdoor terrace and
a ballroom designed to accommodate
250 people inside or out.
Fox Hollow, Fayetteville
foxhollowdesign.net • 910-964-0104
Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst
pinehurst.com • 910-235-8507
Rainbow Room, Fayetteville
rainbowroom.biz • 910-486-4466
The former diner has art deco-inspired
decor that is easily transformed to match
any bride’s vision. Room for up to 100
guests seated or 150 standing.
SkyView on Hay
Lu Mil Vineyard, Dublin
skyviewonhay.com • 910-486-4466
lumilvineyard.com • 910-866-5819
This former bank building in historic downtown
Fayetteville features 15,000 square feet of
space on three floors. Five distinct spaces and
four kitchens allow brides to pick the room
that is right for their event. Skyview offers
options for weddings with 50 to 400 guests.
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In addition to beautiful country scenery,
the 58-acre vineyard has a variety of
indoor spaces for rent, including a
entertainment venue with a state-of-the-art
audio/video system and accommodation
for up to 550 seated guests.
Carolina Trace Country
Club, Sanford
Holiday Inn Bordeaux,
Fayetteville
The Fair Barn,
Pinehurst
carolinatracecc.com • 919-499-5121
hibordeaux.com • 910-323-0111
thefairbarn.org
910-295-0166
The Bordeaux is one of Fayetteville’s most
beloved reception venues. Featuring
several spacious banquet rooms.
Embassy Suites, Fayetteville
River Landing, Wallace
riverlanding.com • 888-285-4171
This private golf club features stunning
scenery and several venues for the perfect
wedding. The grand ballroom seats 350,
with other smaller rooms perfect for
cocktail hours or rehearsal dinners.
Thomas Walton
Manor, Laurinburg
thomaswaltonmanor.com
910-276-0551
This recently-restored fair exhibition hall,
built in 1917, features all the modern
necessities to host a wedding reception.
embassysuites3.hilton.com
910-826-3600
National Golf Club,
Pinehurst
Fayetteville’s newest luxury hotel features
a 7,848-square-foot ballroom for weddings
and the best in guest accommodations,
including honeymoon and presidential suites.
nationalgolfclub.com
910-295-4300
Cypress Bend, Wagram
cypressbendvineyards.com
910-369-0411
With a variety of locations for a ceremony,
weddings can range in size from 25 to 200.
The vineyard also has a large tent on site with a
stage and dance floor, perfect for receptions.
Barclay Villa, Angier
barclayvilla.com• 919-639-3700
This nationally-recognized, Jack Nicklaus
designed golf facility also features a ballroom
capable of hosting a 150-guest reception.
Cape Fear Riverboats,
Wilmington
cfrboats.com • 910-343-1611
Those seeking a change of pace can host
their wedding and reception aboard a
riverboat on the Cape Fear River near
the historic Wilmington riverfront. These
boats are reminiscent of the steamers used
during the Cape Fear River’s golden era.
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