Spring Summer 2015 - Carolina Wedding Guide
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Spring Summer 2015 - Carolina Wedding Guide
Spring Summer 2015 Jerry Rouse Catering 7220 Wrightsville Avenue • 910.256.8847 Catering to you... From 50 to 5,000, we can coordinate all your catering needs. Our professional staff offers twenty seven years of experience and can assist you in selecting the most appropriate menu for you and your guests. Let our professional staff For your convenience, we offer a complete list of services to assure that your special day is memorable in every way. • Videography • Limousine • Wedding Cake (no charge for cake cutting) “cater to you!”... • • • • Flowers Coordinate Tent Set-up Music Photography • Bar B Ques • Shrimparoos • On site cooking & grilling www.JerrysFoodandWine .com CLIENT LIST AVAILABLE When it comes to your special day, make sure your friends and family get special accommodations! Free Wireless Internet service in every room, the famous Cloud Nine bed experience, a deluxe complimentary breakfast, an outdoor pool & more! The 100% Hampton Guarantee: Friendly service, clean rooms, comfortable surroundings, Every time.... Conveniently located between the beaches and downtown. 2320 South 17th Street, Wilmington NC www.hampton-inn.com/hi/wilmington-medicalpark Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com 910-259-8323 [email protected] 910-796-8881 Page 3 Enchanted Wedding by the sea South of Wilmington, steps from the ocean 910.458.8257 www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher CWG spotlight people * places * happenings of interest to the future bride CELEBRATE ON THE CAPE There is nothing as exciting as having your wedding and reception on the Cape Fear River aboard the Wilmington, a 46-foot state-of-the-art catamaran. The Wilmington can provide flexible seating to accommodate up to 49 passengers. Fully handicapped accessible with all ABC permits. WIN CLINIQUE MAKEOVERS, TUX RENTALS AND MORE AT SUMMER BRIDAL EXPO 2015 wilmingtonwatertours.net It’s the biggest, best and most fun wedding event of the season, coming Sunday, July 12, to the Grand Ballroom of the Wilmington Convention Center, from Noon til 3. Clinique is giving away a complete makeup package for the bride, maid of honor and 4 of her bridesmaids. Cape Fear Formal Wear is giving away 6 tux rentals, for the groom, his best man and 4 ushers. All this and the Instagram bride and groom delight! ART CATERING WINS AWARD ART Catering and Events and the Purple Onion Café Won the Excellence in Business Award at the 2015 Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Awards held in January. The award recognizes a business that has attained significant sustainable growth with specific strategies and processes. The owners are Andrew and Terry Bland. artcatering.net BEAUTIFUL GARDENS HIGHLIGHT YOUR ARBORETUM WEDDING Celebrate your special day in the beautiful gardens of the New Hanover County Arboretum. It’s located at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington. For more information call 910-798-7662. [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHER BELINDA KELLER SAYS “KISS LONGER!” Belinda Keller advises newlyweds at their reception to “Linger on the kiss…makes it easier for us to get the shot for sure . No quick pecking!” She goes on to say that “most importantly, enjoy yourself in your beautiful dress and with your new husband and family and forget we’re there until you need us for something specific. Communication with your photographer is key from beginning to end. We are there for you!” Belinda photographed our cover bride, Erika Burns, who married Joel White in 2013. belindakellerphotography.com Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 5 910-259-8323 [email protected] When it comes to planning your wedding day, it is worth hiring a team of professionals to assure a smooth and stress free wedding for you & your loved ones! Hire one of our DJ/MCs with a photo booth from DJ Professionals & Video or book one of our premium videography packages from Brick Street Cinema. Don’t forget about effect lighting & audio visual needs through The Audio Visual People to top off your look! Whatever it may be - we’re here to make all your wedding dreams come true! Give us a call to hear more about how we can help make your wedding day better than you could ever imagine! 18 South Water Street, Suite 2 Downtown Wilmington, NC 28401 910.762.8851 [email protected] www.djwilmington.com Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 6 910-259-8323 [email protected] Dick Parrott Photography When Your Focus is on Quality! • Weddings • Portraits • Studio or Location Photography Handicap Accessible Handicap Accessible Daily CruisesCharters & Private Charters Daily Cruises & Private 49 Passengers Accommodates Accommodates 49 Passengers Full Bar • Spacious Bathroom Full Bar • Spacious Bathroom Eco/History Cruises, Harbor Cruises, Eco/HistorySunset Cruises, Harbor Cruises, Cruises, Sunset Cruises, Live Acoustic Music just to name Live Acoustic aMusic few. just to name a few. Check out our schedule onlineCheck or call out our schedule for more online or call info for more info www.wilmingtonwatertours.net www.wilmingtonwatertours.net On the Historic Riverwalk in Downtown On the Historic Riverwalk Wilmington, in Downtown Wilmington, between Orange & Ann Streets between Orange & Ann Streets 910-686-4298 $5 Off Any 2 Hour Cruise Not valid with any other offer. Present this or Passport coupon at time of purchase. Exp: 05/31/15 www.DickParrottPhotography.com photos by KMI Photography 910.338.3134 $5 Off Any 2 910.338.3134 Hour Cruise [email protected] email [email protected] Not email valid with any other offer. Present this or Passport coupon at time of purchase. Exp: 05/31/15 www.wilmingtonwatertours.net www.wilmingtonwatertours.net A Beautiful Event FLORAL DESIGNS BY WENDY WRIGHT Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 7 O: 910.327.0877 • C: 910.330.4253 www.ABeautifulEvent.net 910-259-8323 [email protected] A Thyme Savor Catering and Market When It Has to Be Right! 910.262.2962 | www.athymesavor.com Events! On Front Event Coordinator On-Site Entire Day - Choose Your Own Caterer/Bartender 130 North Front Street - Downtown Wilmington, NC (910) 777-2887 [email protected] www.eventsonfront.com Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 8 910-259-8323 [email protected] CWG on A WINTER FULL OF GREAT WEDDING EVENTS TOOK PLACE, AND CWG WAS AT THEM ALL THEY’RE NOT ONLY TUX MODELS, THEY’RE MEN’S WEARHOUSE EMPLOYEES AS WELL When CWG took our video cameras to The Men’s Wearhouse location at 3920 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, we expected to shoot professional models for a tuxedo fashion segment that would be featured on our YouTubechannel. What we didn’t know was that these sharp dressed men were also regular employees at the store as well. When it came to scripting the shoot and having a voiceover on the soundtrack, we got another pleasant surprise. The assistant store manager, Melissa Jackson, had everything written out in advance. We put a lavalier mic on her and let the video cameras roll. MORE FUN THINGS FOR YOUR GUESTS TO DO AFTER THE RECEPTION IS OVER page 5 So your guests are in town for your wedding reception – what can they do after the party is over? Here are 3 videos on our YouTube Channel with great daytrip suggestions. Check them out! Tour The Battleship North Carolina Open every day of the year including holidays. Visit The North Carolina Aquarium Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. You can view more than 40 videos to help you with your wedding plans at youtube.com/user/carolinaweddingguide Tour “Hollywood East” Walking tours to studio visits, see where movies and television shows are made. Your ArboretumWedding You can view more than 40 videos to help you with your wedding plans at It was and Cam youtube.com/user/carolinaweddingguide Camille’s Fashion At Belk’ Party G Tina Abla backg Owner Dya at Summ Celebrate your special day in the beautiful gardens of the New Hanover County Arboretum 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington NC | p: 910-798-7662 | e: [email protected] Chris Lang Photography.com Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 9 910-259-8323 [email protected] Carolina Wedding Guide presents Summer Bridal Expo THE classiest most-fun wedding event in the region! Look Sharp! Win tux rentals for the groom, best man and four groomsmen from Cape Fear Formal Wear Be Your Most Beautiful! Win makeovers for the bride, maid of honor and four bridesmaids from Clinique SUNDAY, July 12, 2015 12 NOON TIL 3PM Grand Ballroom Wilmington Convention Center Admission $5 Photo credit: indigosilver studio Where History and Nature Tie the Knot gardens surrounding a colonial-era L uxuriant mansion provide a uniquely beautiful setting for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, luncheons and bridal portraits. [email protected] 224 Market Market St. • Wilmington, NC • 910-762-4523 MAKE ALL YOUR WEDDING PLANS AT SUMMER BRIDAL EXPO 2015 WITH THESE FABULOUS VENDORS AAA Vacations Achieve Wilmington ART Catering A Beautiful Event A Thyme Savor Catering Babs McDance Social Dance Studio Beam Room Catering Beau Rivage Belk Cape Fear Limo Capture It Photography Clinique Creative Cake Design Creative Cuisine David’s Bridal Derick Piner Dick Parrott Photography Dillard’s DJ Professionals Dog Club of Wilmington Events at Watermark Events! On Front Hampton Inn Medical Park Island Hospitality Jennifer Priddy Photography L&L Tent & Party Rentals Mussers Catering NC County Arboretum Porters Neck Country Club Redds Photo & Video River Landing Shell Island Smallcakes Cupcakery Staybridge Suites The Bra Shoppe The Riverwalk Landing The Wedding Dress Shoppe 20 Cardinal Verzaals Florist & Events Vintage Chic Rentals Wilmington Convention Center Wilmington Water Tours You can preview your wedding photo with our special Summer Bridal Expo 2015 guests Mr. & Mrs. Anonymous! If you are wondering what your wedding photo might look like we have invited Mr. & Mrs. Anonymous to Summer Bridal Expo 2015. To show you what we mean, we had real newlyweds Brad and Elizabeth Walker stand in for you and your fiancé. So tell your friends to get their cameras and camera phones ready! “One stop shop” for all your bridal and formal wear needs. 7134 Market Street Wilmington , NC 28411 910.471.4212 Hours: Tue-Fri: 10-6 Sat 10-4 Sun-Mon: Closed Tuxedo from Jim’s Formal Wear In-house alterations www.camilleswilmington.com [email protected] Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 11 910-259-8323 [email protected] We put the art in Party! full service catering & event planning Thalian Hall “Historical Elegance, Modern Amenities” The Ballroom Photography by: Matt McGraw at Thalian Hall Located in beautiful historic Downtown Wilmington Hosts up to 200 guests Serving Wilmington to Myrtle Beach Choose your own Caterer Handicapped Access Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners Bridal Luncheons • Full Service Caterer staff - rentals - linens - china - ABC permits 111 Cheers Street, Shallotte, NC 28470 www.artcatering.net • [email protected] 910.755.6642 Administered by the Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts, Inc. 910.632.2281 [email protected] www.thalianhall.org Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 12 910-259-8323 [email protected] Where will your dog vacation while you are on your honeymoon? THE DOG CLUB OF WILMINGTON HAS THE ANSWER Your best friend(s) will love you for it! Like owner Dyana Scholz invites, “come stay at The Dog Club of Wilmington. The most fun, all inclusive dog vacation your favorite friend will ever have.” The Dog Club of Wilmington is located at 1940 North County Drive in Castle Hayne. It features webcams so you can check in and see what is happening at any time. The 30,000 square foot facility spoils your pups with bedtime treats. There is a play area just for large breeds and a play area just for small breeds. And they have pools for the pups as well. Again, The Dog Club of Wilmington is all inclusive with no hidden fees whatsoever dogclubwilmington.com Owner Dyana Scholz of the Dog Club of Wilmington will be on hand at Summer Bridal Expo, July 12, to answer all of your questions. Wilmington’s Largest Doggie Daycare & Overnight Boarding We have a variety of different event spaces that can accommodate groups of 25 to 200. Unparalled views from both our indoor/outdoor space and our waterfront deck. Known to locals for our exquisite food and 30 years of reliable service. www.theriverwalklanding.com • 910.343.0408 • 2 Ann Street Wilmington, NC Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com 1940 North County Drive, Castle Hayne Office: 910-772-1730 After Hours: 910-232-5910 www.dogclubwilmington.com Page 13 910-259-8323 [email protected] north carolina’s new center of attention We invite you to enjoy our exciting new venue perfect for your ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner. The Center serves as an ideal backdrop, complete with historic charm, riverfront views, and sophisticated décor to enhance your celebration. Our 12,000 s.f. Grand Ballroom, 3,500 s.f. Junior Ballroom, and 12,000 s.f. Event Lawn can accommodate 50 to 750 guests. We offer customized wedding packages and delectable menu selections created by our award winning chef. Let us assist in planning the wedding of your dreams. Just give us a call. Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 14 910-259-8323 [email protected] Add the Caribbean flavor to your occasion ... For a really fun reception, take my trolley, please! SEA PANS In A unique specialty provider of social stationery, venue room decor, balloons decor for weddings and special events that compliments any style on any budget • Steel drum ensemble available as solo, duet, trio or quartet • ... providing that “island” sound to the Wilmington, NC area “Island favorites” plus traditional Caribbean party styles including: • soca • calypso • bossa nova • samba • latin • jazz • reggae • ska ... and popular music CWG winter 2012.qxd 7:45 PM Page 14 • An experience12/13/11 that’s second to none VINCE STOUT 910-791-2274 www.seapans.com Contact us to arrange a personal consultation 910-383-1922 www.graphicaffairs.com Arrive at Café your wedding in style ... on one The Reel of our authentically reproduced trolleys. 100 South Front St. 910-262-5418 www.reelcafe.net Tom Sapp Photography ✧ One hour or all day ✧ Serving Wilmington, the beaches & Southport ✧ Charters for bachelor & bachelorette parties ✧ NoOFtraffic or OFFERING OVER 4,000 SQUARE FEET RENTAL parking hassles SPACE , IN HOUSE CATERING, ENTERTAINMENT, FULLY STOCKED BARS, AND VIEWS OF THE CAPE FEAR 763-4483 RIVER. w w w. w i l m i n g t o n t ro l l e y. c o m Spring/Summer 2015 Bon Appetit is a full service Catering Company specializing in Weddings, Personal and Corporate events. • Winner of “Best of Catering” by The Knot for 2011 • Most well known for being chosen by the Food Network for their “Wedding of the Year”SPACES in 2004 FOR A GREAT NIGHT TO MULTIPLE GATHER FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR A PARTY Bon Appetit Event Design, LLC. Bon Appetit Event Design clients TO REMEMBER. receive a complimentary “day of” of Bon Appetit Catering, Owner Wes Moore would likePARTIES you toa division consider service ACCOMODATES FROMtrolley 25 TO 175 for safe, Bride/Groom basket transportation specializing in: and your guests dependable andgiftunique for you • Site consultation • RentalWes coordination Wilmington Trolley Company owner Moore proudly says • Color concepts ideas unique that Wilmington Trolley Company has been and “making • Itineraries and “day managementus to memories for brides and grooms since 1998. Byof”allowing (for reception only) transport your wedding party and guests you are offering safe, • Assistance withspecial floor planday.” and diagramming dependable transportation to and from your Wes • Theme and decor coordination/ adds that “your wedding party and guests will love arriving in implementation one of our open air or climate controlled trolley buses. And you avoid parking and directions problems for your guests.” (phone) 910.796.0520 | (fax) 910.790.9080 3704 Carolina Beach Rd.,Wilmingtontrolley.com Wilmington NC | www.bonappetitwilmington.com www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 15 910-259-8323 Winter 2012 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 24 [email protected] Wilmington-Wrightsville Beach No hassle Wedding Blocks! Featuring The Bistro restaurant and lounge, 3 meeting rooms & in-house catering dept. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 151 Van Campen Blvd. / Near College & Market St. www.courtyard.com/ILMCY www.courtyardwilmington.com 910-395-8224 Complimentary personalized one-click booking links for all wedding blocks! New! Keurig® K-cups & brewer in every room! Garden Grille & Bar full service restaurant, 2 meeting rooms & in-house catering dept. TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013 Best location in Wilmington 6745 Rock Spring Road, Mayfaire Town Center 910-509-4046 www.wilmingtonmayfairetowncenter.hgi.com Hilton Garden Inn Mayfaire and Courtyard Wilmington are proudly managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts Who You Will Find A THE ONLY WEDDING EVENT THAT OFFERS THIS GREAT G Bridal Expo 2012 brings together a group of wedding professionals that you will find at no other bridal show in southeastern North Carolina. You can do all of your wedding planning right here, in one stop, under one roof, in one afternoon. Chris & Melodee Walters Professional DJ/Emcee We specialize in variety to make your wedding reception a success! 910.259.5588 A Beautiful Event Florals A Thyme Savor Catering An Event With Verzaals ART Catering Baca Photography Bald Fury Band Belk Bellamy Mansion Bill Parr Photography Bloomers Floral Design Bluewater Waterfront Grill Burgaw Bakery Burgaw Depot Cape Fear Formal Wear Cape Fear Riverboats Capt’n Bills Banquet Facility Carolina Candy Company Coastline Conference Center Courtyard by Marriott Wilm. Creative Cuisine Catering David’s Bridal Dick Parrott Photography Dillards DJ Professionals & Video Fiore Fine Flowers Fountaine Bridals Gene Ho Photography Graphic Affairs Halyburton Park Hilton Garden Inn Hom Islan Islan L&L Ligh Mat Men Nor Oce 101 128 Oce Orc Perr Pho Pine Pres Rive Sain Sho www.PartyGrasEntertainment.com Member, Cape Fear Wedding Association Redd’s Photo Creative Cuisine Catering Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners and Engagement Parties Wedding Cakes, Glassware, Linen and Table Rentals, Floral Arrangements, Bouquets and Boutonnieres Video and Photo Booth Services Professional and Affordable Wilmington’s Most Complete Catering Service 910-686-1533 310 Pages Creek Drive • Wilmington, NC 28411 (Daytime) 910.200.0963 910-352-3896 (Evenings) 118 West Fremont Street • Burgaw, NC 28425 www.reddsphotoandvideo.com Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Photo Courtesy Jim Lecroy Photography & Design Page 18 910-259-8323 [email protected] Winter 2012 www.CarolinaWedding DISTORTED TO FILL SPACE Events at Watermark is a vision shared by Tina Ablang and Chris Gore THE FORMER WATERMARK MARINA HAS NEW OWNERS AND NEW GOALS The two business partners met in 2012 They were both working for Interstate Hotels and Resorts as Sales and Marketing Managers for two of the top hotels in the Wilmington market, the Hilton Garden Inn, Mayfaire and the Courtyard Marriott, WilmingtonWrightsville Beach. Tina and Chris both have extensive entrepreneurial backgrounds, owning and running their own businesses in furniture and design. They continued to cultivate their their sales personalities in the corporate world of Wilmington, making wonderful friends and businesss contacts along the way. Their vision was to have their own management company and continue to plan and execute events. They identified a need in Wilmington for a unique event space that would be able to incorporate weddings, retreats, meetings and more. They were fortunate enough to find that space at the long standing Watermark Marina at 4114 River Road, which was sold to a private investment company in December 2014. They’ve renamed the two-story 11,000+ square foot venue Events at Watermark. The 20+ acre location on the Historic Cape Fear River offers infinite possibilities, with a private pool and 480’ pier and beautifully landscaped lawn overlooking the river. Tina and Chris invite you to contact them for a personal tour. [email protected] [email protected] Tina Ablang and Chris Gore have both had extensive entrepreneurial backgrounds and joined forces to form Events at Watermark CROPPED TO FILL SPACE Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 19 910-259-8323 [email protected] The areas most elegant bridal show is back! Wilmington’s Wedding Showcase presented by Magazine Meet all the wedding vendors you need in person. Sample their food, hear their music, see the dresses, sit in the limos and more... Sun February 28, 2016 | 12 noon until 3 Holiday Inn Resort 1706 North Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach Admissions $5 | Free Parking For more info call (910) 793-4044 www.theperfectweddingplanner.com CWG on WILMINGTON wedding plans START HERE! The Carolina Wedding Guide Facebook page has more videos, more photos,, more information for southeastern North Carolina and more wedding news updates than any other Internet location. Want to see a video preview of what Summer Bridal Expo will be like? We have it. Profiles of wedding vendors with photos? We have them. Dates to put on your calendar for upcoming bridal shows? You’ll read about them here first. Friend us on Facebook and stay in touch with everything wedding in the region. Updated immediately as information comes in so you learn about it here first. Wilmington wedding plans? Start here! Beth Durjava of Dillard’s talking with future brides at Winter Expo 2015 Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 21 910-259-8323 [email protected] L&L Tent & Party Rentals • Tents • Tables • Chairs • Archways • Dance Floors • Linens • China • Glassware • Silverware • Candelabras • Fountains • P.A. Systems • Stage • Catering Equip. 3701 Wrightsville Avenue 791-4141 w w w. l l r e n t a l s . c o m Independence Mall 910-392-1440 belk.com/wedding Discover The Value An elegant setting for your ceremony and reception Venues For Every Event - Special Gatherings - Corporate Events - Family Reunions - Weddings and More.... 910-285-1039 www.riverl anding.com A S h o rt D r i v e T o S av e T h o u s a n d s Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 22 910-259-8323 [email protected] It was a busy show season for future Cape Fear brides A WINTER FULL OF GREAT EVENTS AND CWG WAS AT THEM ALL General Manager Nancy Bullock was on hand to greet future brides at the Events! On Front wedding show It was the biggest Winter Bridal Expo ever this past January and Cam McLemore was spreading the word about River Landing Camille’s of Wilmington took part in Wilmington Wedding Showcase’s Fashion Show. Co-owner Angela Woodcock looked mah-vel-us! At Belk’s Engagement Party, Melodee and Christopher Walters of Party Gras Entertainment supplied great music for the Mall event Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 23 910-259-8323 [email protected] Musser’s Catering Captain Bill’s Banquet Facility Our Famous Down Home Cooking at your location or at Capt’n bill’s! Your Location... Musser’s famous down home cooking specializing in pig pickins, shrimparoos, fish fries and oyster roasts At Capt’n Bill’s... Capt’n Bill’s Banquet Facility serves groups up to 250, a large fully stocked bar, plenty of parking and convenient mid-town location 4238 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 762-0173 • www.captnbills.com charming decor in an intimate neighborhood setting! Conveniently located off of Eastwood Road and Cardinal Drive in Wilmington, NC. the beach and downtown are only a few minutes away... 20 Cardinal provides an elegant location for a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, birthday, anniversary or other social occasion requiring a rented space. main room , parlor and full kitchen • seating for 85 Handicap Accessible Parking Year-Round availability 20 South Cardinal Drive Wilmington, NC www.20cardinal.org • [email protected] we now offer CasaBlanca Bridals A Total Package Florist Serving Brides Over 80 Years Day of Service Coordinators • Venues Vendors • Floral Designs • Wedding Directors 910-791-1756 • [email protected] www.aneventwithverzaals.com 2516 Independence Blvd., Suite 102, Wilmington NC 28412 Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 25 910-259-8323 [email protected] Foz Laura & Home of the mobile bridal boutique. If you can’t make it to our showroom, we will bring our gowns to you! mornings 321 North Front Street #103, Wilmington 910-805-2334 wwww.bffbridal.net • [email protected] Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 26 910-259-8323 [email protected] receive your free i thee wed ® wedding and home planner when you register at 3500 Oleander Drive The Style of Your Life Wilmington NC www.Dillards.com The Wedding Professionals VideoFlora Bloomers COMING TO A BRIDAL LOCATION NEAR YOU FROM GROWING TO DESIGNING, DEBRA GRAH Debra Graham of Bloomers Floral Design is an accredited Vermont Master Gardener and as such she notes “I’ve always loved flowers, from growing to designing.” After obtaining her florist certificate she moved to Wilmington 4 years ago and decided it was time to act on her passion. “I could see that Wilmington needed a unique type of florist, one with fresh Melissa Jackson, Men’s Wearhouse, Wilmington ideas and a different way of with our new digital frame doing business. This wedding and reception plans. While waiting, approachyou’re has allowed us to Now in 11 high-traffic locations: provide a very personalized Beautiful Brides of Wilmington, you’ll be watching service for our clients. They Belk Independence Mall and can Wedding feel comfortable knowing Mayfaire, Cape Fear Formal The Professionals digital Wear, Coastal Knot Wilmington, their event will be handled frames that showcase over 30 Dillards, L&L Tent Rental, Mens vendors videos on rotation. personally, beginning to end.” Wearhouse, Perrys Emporium, Waiting for that tux to come out On advising future brides in Debra The Bra Shoppe andGraham Verzaalssays of Bloomer of the back room? Preview what selecting a florist, Debra says “we love designing a distinctive, p Florist, with new locations the best bridal vendors in the region have to offer you for your being added on a regular basis. Halyburton Park Events Center 4099 S. 17th Street A beautiful new facility nestled among trees and nature. Yet conveniently located in the heart of the City. Full kitchen. Parties of up to 100 guests. Wilmington Parks & Recreation 910-794-6001 www.halyburtonpark.com Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 27 910-259-8323 [email protected] Winter 2012 www.CarolinaWedding INC • 218 North 3rd Street Downtown Wilmington, NC 28401 www.capefearformalwear.com 800.433.7558 • 910-762-8206 We want your wedding photo on our Facebook page! TO CELEBRATE YOUR RECEPTION AND THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT MEMORABLE EVERYTHING CAME TOGETHER JUST AS YOU HAD ALWAYS THOUGHT IT WOULD It was a wedding romp at The RiverRoom on October 10, 2014 for Jessica and Jamie Dayoob. (left to right) Melissa Mendoza Event Manager, Jessica Dayoob bride and Sami Tress Maid of Honor. Photograph by Matt McGraw Photography That’s why we want to put your photo on our Facebook page for everyone to see. Just e-mail us your favorite photo, along with all the usual information (bride and grooms name, date of your event, reception location, photographer, where you got your gowns, where you got your tuxes, caterer, music, florist, transportation, cake – all vendors involved. We want you to be part of our Facebook page, and to like us on Facebook, too. So congratulations and send us your photo right away! [email protected] Events to Remember! Unforgetable moments begin with Wall 2 Wall Entertainment Professional DJ Services 910-612-8757 Wall2WallEnt.com Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 29 910-259-8323 [email protected] ntic Savannah The Getaway Wedding Professionals NING AT BRIDAL AEXPO 2012 convenient Listing of the finest wedding professionals in southeastern north carolina BRIDAL GOWNS Beautiful Brides of Wilmington..,25 BFF Bridal…………………… . . 26 Camille’s of Wilmington………..,11 The Wedding Dress Shoppe…..18 BRIDAL REGISTRIES Belks……………………………...22 Dillard’s…………………………..27 CATERING (Off-site) ART Catering………………......12 A Thyme Savor Catering……....,8 Creative Cuisine Catering…….18 Jerry Rouse Catering…………..,,2 Musser’s Catering……………...24 DISC JOCKEYS DJ Professionals………………..,,6 Party Gras……………………….,18 Wall 2 Wall Entertainment…….,,29 FLORISTS Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah go to: A Beautiful Event…….……………7 historicsuites.hamptoninn.com An Event with Verzaals………..25 21-1600 Fax: 912-721-1610 Suites in Savannah’s Historic District gives you two nights HONEYMOON LOCATIONS and three days you will always Oak Island Accommodations..27 remember. Sleep on luxurious Cloud Nine bedding, enjoy LIMOUSINES / TROLLEYS champagne with two keepsake Cape Fear Limousine………..17 glasses andTrolley……………15 enjoy a breakfast Wilmington buffet arrangement that is sLODGING econd to none. Courtyard Marriott…………16 “Hip andbyhistoric, robust Hampton Inn Medical Park……3 and refined” is one way Hilton Garden Inn……………..16 Savannah has been described, adding “it isUNDERGARMENTS where you will LINGERIE, find architecture, The amazing Bra Shoppe……………….21 spooky cemeteries and rich MEDIA - along with global history Z 107 FM……………………….26 sophistication, funky nightlife and fabulous food.” MUSIC The Romantic Savannah Sea Pans …..............................15 Getaway is just one of the many prizes being given away PET SERVICES at Bridal 2012, January Dog Club Expo of Wilmington………..13 15, at the Schwartz Center in downtown Wilmington. PHOTOGRAPHERS Belinda Keller Photography….. ..8 Dick Parrott Photography……….7 Good Call Photography……..….12 1 of 13 photography…………….30 Redd’s Photography……………18 RECEPTION FACILITIES Bellamy Mansion………………. 26 Burgwin-Wright House……….. 11 Cape Fear Riverboat………….. 32 Capt’ Bill’s Banquet Facility……24 Courtyard by Marriott…………. 16 Elijah’sRestaurant……….………13 Events at Watermark……………19 Events! On Front………………….8 Halyburton Park Events Ctr……27 Hampton Inn Medical Park………3 Hilton Garden Inn…………….....16 NC Aquarium at Ft Fisher.……....4 Porters Neck Country Club……31 River Landing………………… ..22 Riverwalk Landing………………13 Thalian Hall………….……….....12 The Arboretum……………………9 The Balcony on Dock…….……..21 The Pilot House…………………13 The RiverRoom…………………..6 20 Cardinal………………….……25 Wilmington Convention Ctr…….14 Wilmington Water Tours…………7 RENTALS L&L Tent&Party Rentals……..…22 Rent-A-John……………………..30 TUXEDOS Cape Fear Formal Wear………28 VIDEO Brick Street Cinema…………......6 (at The RiverRoom) WEDDING SHOWS Summer Bridal Expo …………...10 Wilmingtons Wedding Show…...20 ......dance like no one is watching 1 of 13 photography amy mcconnell 910•619•1013 www.1of13.com Spring/Summer 2015 arolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 13www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 30 910-259-8323 [email protected] Spring/Summer 2015 www.CarolinaWeddingGuide.com Page 32 910-259-8323 [email protected]