Erin + Josh are two of our close friends and we were so ecstatic to be a part of their big day! Erin is also one of Wilmington's top wedding photographers so it's no wonder why her wedding to Josh was so stunning. Erin has such great style so we knew from the beginning that this wedding would be better than we could even dream of. Erin + Josh tied the knot on Friday, November 4, 2016 at The Atrium located in Downtown Wilmington. Erin spent the morning with her ladies getting ready at Belle Vue and Josh spent the morning at the Hilton Riverside, then making their way to New Anthem Brewery for beers and pictures! Once the champagne bottles were empty and hair and makeup was complete by Tyler Kent Salon, Erin headed to The Atrium.

The backdrop of the ceremony at The Atrium is gorgeous with greenery and vines growing on the walls. Erin + Josh added a typography flag with lyrics from their first dance song hanging at the altar. Their were wooden benches set for guests seating. Erin's cousins handed out programs and encouraged guests to take a picture for their polaroid guestbook as they walked in. The entrance was draped by Salt Harbor Designs. On each sides of the entrance, there were two wine barrels with golden bear heads (one of my favorite details) and lush floral arrangements. Their welcome sign read "Can I Get A Witness". Each guest was given a wand with ribbon to wave after the ceremony as Erin + Josh walked down the aisle as husband and wife. 

Erin had modern acrylic signage everywhere, such as the guestbook sign - "Shake it like a polaroid picture". Next to the guestbook table was the incredible bar! DP etc provided a dark brown bar decorated with greenery garland. They had beer flight pallets for their guests to try various home brews! They had a white typography flag with all 5 beer names (crafted just for them by their neighbors). What goes together better than beer and pretzels? Nothing. Middle of the Island passed giant pretzels for guests to nibble on during cocktail hour. The seating chart table was jaw dropping. Each person had their names written on a piece of agate. There were gold geometric vases filled with different types of beautiful rocks and crystals with a candle votive in the middle of the vase. The guest tables were farm tables set with acrylic clear chiavari chairs, agate slice table numbers, greenery garland, gold honeycomb votives and coasters at each place setting that could be put over drinks when guests were on the dance floor. We could go on and on about all of the beautiful details of their big day but just spare us and check out the photos below!

Once guests grabbed their drinks and found their tables, they mingled until introductions. Erin + Josh were introduced to "Queen Bitch" by David Bowie... #couplegoals. They went straight into their first dance followed by the mother son and father daughter dances. Josh then gave a welcome and it was time for dinner! Middle of the Island provided their traditional southern buffet. Following dinner, toasts were given! Erin's brother gave the most touching toast - the whole room was in tears (happy and heartfelt). Nye's Ice Cream cart arrived to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth! They handed out delicious ice cream sandwiches while guests danced their hearts out with Atlantic Premier Entertainment. Erin put so much thought and detail into her wedding and it absolutely paid off! Their wedding represented them so well. The night was flawless and we are so happy for the two of them! CONGRATS ERIN + JOSH! We love you!! 

Side Note: You can also find Erin & Josh's big day featured in the latest issue of Focus on the Coast Weddings! Pick one up around town or flip to page 69 here!

Favorite Wedding Moment:
Watching Erin + Josh's fur baby Oscar get carried out to "Atomic Dog" when it was his bed time. The star of the show had to go home eventually and we were all sad to see him go! He had the cutest floral collar and we are so happy he was able to be a part of their wedding! I don't think Erin would have tied the knot without him! 
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Vendors
Bridal Suite: Belle Vue
Wedding Venue: The Atrium
Music: Atlantic Premier Entertainment
Caterer: Middle of the Island
Photography: Brett + Jessica
Lighting: High Performance Lighting 
Rentals: Party Suppliers
Bar: DP etc.
Draping: Salt Harbor Designs
Bridal Party Flowers + Wine Barrel Arrangements: Eco Chic Blossoms
Greenery Garland: Wholesaler
Dessert: Nye's Ice Cream 
Officiant: Andy, friend of Groom
Hair + Makeup: Tyler Kent
Month-Of Coordination: Knot Too Shabby Events
Attendees: ​​115

Nicole + Ben were married in front of the dreamy fireplace at Wrightsville Manor on October 29, 2016. Nicole spent the morning getting pampered with her girls by Seagrass Salon + Amy Kennison in the bridal suite at Wrightsville Manor. Their day was simple, elegant, and very romantic. 

When guests arrived, the mantle was adorned with greenery, twinkle lights, and a gold framed mirror! There were lanterns and small floral arrangements placed down the aisle on every other row. We later used the aisle decorations as reception table centerpieces. This is a great way to keep decor cost down! Nicole's bridesmaids wore mixed match dresses in shades of magenta and dusty rose. After the ceremony, guests went outside for cocktail hour. There were four 3-foot rounds for guest seating and 4 cocktail tables for guests to lay their drinks and apps on. Wrightsville Manor's lounge was placed around the lawn for guests to relax. They had small stationed appetizers from David's Deli. 

Once the photographer was finished with the bridal portraits and we completed the room flip, guests were invited back inside for the reception. Everyone was blown away when they came inside, like it was a brand new room. We used a mix of round and rectangular tables. They were set with tan linens, brown chargers, white scalloped plates and ivory napkins with a gold leaf ring. The centerpieces were hydrangea and baby's breath in mason jars next to black lanterns. Nicole's gorgeous bridal portrait was on an easel next to the bar.

Once guests found their tables, Nicole + Ben were introduced as husband and wife! They went into their first dance. After the first dance, David's Deli opened the buffet! Once everyone finished eating, the Maid of Honor, Best Man, and Mother of the Bride gave toasts. Guests shared their laughs and tears before hitting the dance floor for the rest of the night! 
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Favorite Wedding Moment:
Watching Nicole walk down the aisle with her dad and grandfather. This always warms my heart seeing two special men walk down one very special lady on the biggest day of her life!
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Vendors
Venue: Wrightsville Manor
Music: Active DJ
Caterer: David's Deli
Photography: Christy + Derick Piner
Rentals: L&L Tent Rentals
Flowers: Whole Foods
Cake: Whole Foods
Officiant: Will Poole
Hair: Seagrass Salon
Makeup: Amy Kennison
Month-Of Coordination: Knot Too Shabby Events
Attendees: ​150

Jennifer + Kyle knew Poplar Grove Plantation was the perfect wedding venue for them the moment they saw it. The historic charm and rustic elegance was everything they were looking for in destination wedding location. They tied the knot on Saturday, October 15, 2016 facing the gazebo in the gorgeous yard of the plantation house. It was absolutely stunning. We had amazing Fall weather with the sun shining bright,  the birds were chirping and love was in the air! 

Susan Savia played music as guests arrived to the ceremony. The KTSE team greeted guests, handed out programs, and kept the wedding party entertained and in line. Their ceremony was so sweet and simple. Jennifer's brother, Michael, officiated the wedding, which made it much more personal. Their rustic-chic vibe was displayed throughout their entire wedding. From the wooden doors at the ceremony to the barn reception, everything was perfect! The venue doesn't call for a lot of decorations to make a beautiful wedding. There were already lights strung on most of the trees and surrounding buildings and this became even more beautiful as the day turned to night. 

After the ceremony, guests went to cocktail hour in the lawn. We set up cocktail tables with white linens, some with orange sashes, others with navy to fit the Fall theme.  Under the tent, there were some small round tables with navy linens for guests to sit around and chat while listening to Susan's beautiful music. Once the wedding party and family finished photos, guests were invited inside the barn for the dinner portion of the reception. The tables were set with navy linens, full place settings, beautiful arrangements with sunflowers, red gerber daisies and white hydrangeas, designed by Surf City Florist.

For dinner, guests enjoyed Middle of the Island's southern buffet, followed by dessert. Creative Cake Design by Tammy Hodge made lots of mini pies and a cake topper for the couple to cut. Following dessert, everyone went outside for dancing under the tent! Atlantic Premier Entertainment kicked off dancing with the first dance and parent dances. Then, DJ John went into the "good luck dance" and got everyone on the dance floor! They had an epic dance party under the tent drinking beer from Lighthouse Beer & Wine and a delicious specialty cocktail made by the bride and groom. Cheers & congratulations! We hope your 1st year of marriage was incredible! 
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Favorite Wedding Moment:
​The bride's father had been very sick leading up to the wedding day and it was very important to Jennifer to have her father walk her down the aisle. Having recently lost my own father, I know how special these moments are and it made me so happy to see him there on the wedding day and able to walk his baby girl down the aisle. There's nothing like a father-daughter bond and this was very evident at the wedding! 

Vendors
Venue: Poplar Grove Plantation 
Ceremony Music: Susan Savia
Reception Music: Atlantic Premier Entertainment 
Caterer: Middle of the Island
Photography: Leslie Koehn of Eric Boneske
Lighting + Rentals: L&L Tent and Event Rentals
Flowers: Surf City Florist
Cake: Creative Cake Design by Tammy Hodge
Officiant: Jennifer's brother Michael
Hair + Makeup: Harbour Club Day Spa & Salon
Month-Of Coordination: Knot Too Shabby Events
Attendees: 11o