Caitlyn + Robbie are two people that you meet that you instantly want to become friends with. Their caring, outgoing yet laid back attitudes clearly brought them together. They love to travel and both have fun, adventurous spirits. It was no surprise when they wanted to have a wedding on Halloween. Caitlyn was very clear that she wanted there to be certain aspects of Halloween but she didn't want it to be a "Halloween wedding" where everyone dresses in costume. She still wanted it to be elegant so we focused on the "til death do us part" component. The wedding cake was white with classy chocolate bones along the edges and read, "til death do us part". The funfetti cake was created by Creative Cake Design by Tammy Hodge. It was a great way to tie in the theme for their special day. The couple wed on the riverfront deck at The RiverRoom in downtown Wilmington. Matt McGraw was there to capture everything on film and we couldn't be more happy with his images shown below. A family friend and local pastor, Clif Harris, officiate the ceremony. We used white benches rented from ETC Party Rentals for guest seating with pumpkins lining the aisle. After the ceremony, guests headed inside The RiverRoom to enjoy a candy bar, appetizers from Middle of the Island Catering and drinks at the bar. Brooke with Southern Bee Designs drew an amazing chalkboard bar saying "Pick your poison" as the drink menu title. The room was set up perfectly with tan linens, alternating yellow and burnt orange napkins atop a cute lace doily with a thank you tag. Caitlyn purchased wild flowers at a local wholesaler and created the flower centerpieces herself. She did hire a professional to make her bridal bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets - Bella Florals by Theresa. We danced and laughed all through the night. DJ Professionals + Video had everyone on the dance floor. Caitlyn + Robbie's last song was "Monster Mash", another great way to embrace their holiday wedding. At the end of the night, we did a bubble send off and they were driven away in style in The British Taxi. The wedding couldn't have been any better! Congratulations Caitlyn + Robbie. KTSE wishes you many, many more years of love, happiness and good travels! Caitlyn's WeddingWire Review: "Melissa was an absolute dream to work with! I was so stressed about everything and she was always so reassuring and so quick to respond via email if I had any questions, concerns, or ideas. She truly cares about her clients and puts her heart and soul into each event that she plans. Melissa took my scattered ideas and my unorganized pile of decorations and turned them into my dream wedding. Not a single detail was forgotten and she even added a few of her own little twists just to top it all off. Melissa's services truly are priceless and you will walk away with a new friend." Click on images below to enlarge. Favorite Wedding Moment: Caitlyn + Robbie shared with me some extra special news on their wedding day - they were now newlyweds and newly-expecting! Today, Caitlyn + Robbie have the most adorable baby boy. I love seeing pictures of him via Facebook as he grows up. Caitlyn is a petite girl so I would have never been able to tell she was pregnant if they had not told me. I was so happy to know that they have such an exciting and loving future together! Vendors
Wedding Venue: The RiverRoom Bridal Suite: The Loft on Front Music: DJ Professionals and Video Catering: Middle of The Island Photography: Matt McGraw Photography Lighting: The Audio Visual People Rentals: ETC Party Rentals Centerpieces Flowers: Castle Hayne Farms Bouquet Flowers: Bella Florals by Theresa Cake: Creative Cake Design by Tammy Hodge Chalkboard Bar Design: Southern Bee Designs Send Off Transportation: The British Taxi Officiant: Clif Harris Month-Of Coordination: Knot Too Shabby Events Attendees: 70 guests
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Wilmington Weddings + Events is Wilmington's premier one-stop-shop for planning weddings in and around the Wilmington area. The area's top vendors have joined together to offer an association where you can connect with vendors, read blogs about real weddings and tips, seek advice from other brides on the forum and even sell your gentle used wedding decor on the forum. Wilmington has needed something like this for a long time and we finally have it. Knot Too Shabby Events is a proud member and honored to host the October mixer at The RiverRoom last year. We teamed up with one vendor of each category to show off what we could do for a vendor mixer. The theme was a modern day farmer's market complete with fresh produce and goodies for the vendors to take home. One of the favorite items at the farmer's market was the hangover kit. Crucial for the day after any wedding! Haley from Studio Wilde spoke to us about branding your business. The other half of the mixer was spent mixin' and minglin' with some of our fav vendors over yummy food paired with mini cocktails and lots of photo booth fun. Thank you to all of the vendors who attended and a special thank you to those vendors who invested their time and money to put this fun event together. If you haven't checked out Wilmington Weddings + Events and are a bride in the area, do so now!!
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WWE at River Room from Brick Street Cinema on Vimeo. Vendors Venue: The RiverRoom Music + Photo Booth: DJ Professionals & Video Catering: Creative Cuisine Bar Service: On The Rocks Bartending LLC Photography: Erin Whittle Photography Videography: Brick Street Cinema Lighting: The Audio Visual People Rentals: Etc. Party Rentals Hair + Lash Bar: Tyler Kent Salon Event + Floral Design: A Boxed Event Cake: Creative Cake Design by Tammy Hodge Dress Shop: Camille's of Wilmington Speaker: Studio Wilde Design Company Event Coordination: Knot Too Shabby Events Attendees: 60 guests Laura + Matt live a few hours outside of Wilmington but they chose Wilmington as their wedding destination city for it's charming downtown, coastal beaches and fun activities. The wedding day was intimate and cozy with a total of 19 guests. They invited mostly family with a couple friends. The ceremony took place at the lovely Kenan Chapel in Landfall and the reception took place at The RiverRoom in downtown Wilmington. When meeting with the couple to find out about their vision and wishes for the big day, they expressed that they just wanted a nice atmosphere on the water for an intimate dinner so they could relax and hang out with their most cherished loved ones. The RiverRoom gave us just that. The reception space was absolutely gorgeous decorated in navy, white and gold. A long table was set for a tasty dinner from Thyme Savor Catering. Laura bought a variety of blue and gold candle holders while we mixed in floral arrangements from Bloomer's. The navy linens with a white runner and gold plate chargers were the perfect combination for an elegant table setting. Laura, Matt and their guests shared a lace two-tiered white wedding cake from One Belle Bakery. After we ate, Laura + Matt took time to chat with each guests and catch up on the latest news. We did a first dance and a few other group dances but it was more about enjoying the time and talking with loved ones. I loved the relaxed vibe throughout this entire wedding day. Laura is no stranger to the "wedding world" since she works with a wedding publication. I had no doubts that she picked and planned everything throughout her one year engagement to the tee so that when I was there on the day of, even I was relaxed and stress-free. Matt + Laura are such genuinely kind and sweet people. They truly deserve each other. I definitely enjoyed getting to know them both of pulling off another Knot Too Shabby wedding! Laura + Matt's wedding was featured on Trendy Bride too! Check it out! Laura's WeddingWire Review: "If I could give Melissa with Knot Too Shabby Events 20 stars I would. Besides choosing to marry my groom, Melissa was the best decision I made with my wedding. She understood from the start what we wanted, what our vision was and steered us in the right direction each and every time. Not only did I know the reception was in good hands, but what Melissa produced took our breaths away. She took every ounce of worry away from us so we, along with our family, could truly enjoy the day. She made our intimate wedding of 19 feel like the grandest and most important event and for that, we are incredibly grateful. There is no one else I would've entrusted with the details of our day. She has an incredible, enthusiastic spirit and is a true PRO at what she does. Melissa is without a doubt the BEST." Click on images below to enlarge. Favorite Wedding Moment: Watching Laura walk into the reception and seeing her reception prettier than she had ever imagined it would be. We chose to do one long table for all of the guests to sit together for dinner and it turned out so beautiful. The table was lush with flowers and candles and I just loved it! Vendors
Ceremony Venue: Kenan Chapel of Landfall Reception Venue: The RiverRoom Music: Custom wedding playlist on ipod Catering: Thyme Savor Catering Photography: Keepsake Memories Photography Lighting: The Audio Visual People Rentals: ETC. Party Rentals Flowers: Bloomer's Cake: One Belle Bakery Officiant: Bob Glasgow Chalkboard Design: Southern Bee Designs Day-Of Coordination: Knot Too Shabby Events Attendees: 19 guests |
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