North Carolina Wedding by Caroline Ghetes
Gorgeous bride, check. Rustic details that make you absolutely swoon, check. Perfect flowers, sweet styling and a couple that is madly in love? Check, check, check. Photographed by the oh-so-talented Caroline Ghetes, this wedding is the epitome of SMP style. But honestly, what we love the most is the fact that the couple looked no further than their own relationship, their own love, to infuse their wedding with such personality and charm. And the result was absolute loveliness. Click here to see the whole shebang.
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While Dale and I live in a high-rise apartment building in NYC, we both have a love of nature and wanted a natural, intimate setting for our wedding. For that reason, we found a private home nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina. It felt like stepping into a storybook with its meandering stream, roaming cows, and elegant stone house with stunning views of Cold Mountain from its back patio. More importantly, it was large enough to room both of our families so that we could spend the long weekend celebrating!
The decor of our wedding was a blend of vintage elegance and natural, whimsical touches so as not to take ourselves too seriously. We chose neutral colors like light taupes, greys and creams with highlights of dusty pink and greenery. There were touches of sparkle – crystals hanging from trees, white lights covering nearby trees, and crystal statement necklaces for the bridesmaids – because who doesn’t love a little bling! Table decor was highlighted by vintage doilies, medicine bottles and mason jars that came from the help of our friends and family, as well as several NYC flea markets. One of my favorite elements was an idea Dale and I had, that our lovely wedding planners at Occasions by Emily put together at the last minute for us! Using an old library drawer with files, we asked guests to leave us a note filed under a year of their choice. Now we’ll have a special something to open from now until our 50th anniversary!
Several more elements of the day were very personal: the team at Fuzzco designed playful, adorable wedding invitations with gnomes and fireflies, my aunt created the wooden welcome sign and programs, my uncle and our good friend played a piano and guitar melody during the processional, my hometown pastor officiated the wedding, my grandmother, Dordy, made several of my favorite pies including a southern favorite – chess pie, and our families helped create a memorial table for our grandparents who had passed away from Alzheimer’s within 2 weeks of each other earlier this year. In lieu of favors, we made a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association to honor them.
The night flew by with touching speeches, crazy dance offs, and a sparkler-send off, only briefly stalled by a cow blockade on the dirt road out! It was everything we’d imagined – vintage, elegant, whimsical – but more importantly, love-filled, fun and everlasting! Thanks to all of our families, friends and vendors for making it perfection! Special thank you to Caroline and Alin at Caroline Ghetes Photography for capturing the details and emotions of our day beautifully!
Venue: Myer’s Mountain Home / Florist: Occasions by Emily / Wedding Cake: Icing on the Cake / Planner: Occasions by Emily / Wedding Dress: Pronovias / Wedding Shoes: Jimmy Choo / Veil: Pronovias / Bridesmaid Dresses: Jenny Yoo / Groom’s Tux: Armani / Groomsmen Suits: Express / Photography & Video: Caroline Ghetes / Groom’s Boutonniere: Occasions by Emily / Groomsmen, & Special Attendants Boutonniers: Occasions by Emily / Invitations: Fuzzco / Caterer: Laurey’s Catering / Hair: Lola’s Salon / Necklaces: Kirsten Kuehn
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33 Comments about “North Carolina Wedding by Caroline Ghetes”
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January 6, 2011 at 10:04 am
This is a beautiful wedding! The soft colors are so romantic and the bride is stunning!
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January 6, 2011 at 10:21 am
OMG! To die for details. LOVE the colors!
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January 6, 2011 at 10:34 am
So pretty - love the muted color palette! Any information on where the vintage doilies came from?
Thanks in advance!
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January 6, 2011 at 10:41 am
What color are these Jenny Yoo bridesmaids dresses? They're perfect!
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January 6, 2011 at 11:08 am
The bride is so pretty and is just beaming in these pictures.
Also any info on the dress she is wearing at the reception. Love it!
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January 6, 2011 at 11:14 am
I am always jealous of the light you get in other countries. It makes the photos so amazing and colourful. Great photography!
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January 6, 2011 at 11:18 am
These pictures took my breath away what a beautiful wedding! Happy wishes to the newlyweds!!!
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January 6, 2011 at 11:57 am
Ooh, I love all the bling! From the brides sparkling Jimmy Choo shoes to the crystals hanging in the trees! *Oh I love all the little touches too (having the guests file their notes). So Pretty, congrats :)
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January 6, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Just finished going through the gallery and I had to comment on the photography... The picture of the bride dancing (with her father?) was so touching, made me tear up! Beautiful photos!
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January 6, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Thanks for all of the kind words :) Thanks goes to the wonderful photogs at Caroline Ghetes.
Vanessa - The Jenny Yoo dresses are Oyster, but it's not yellow at all. The vintage doilies came from friends, flea markets, and ebay. Lots of months of collecting :)
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January 6, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Beautiful Job! Many years of happiness to you both. My bridesmaid dresses are similar in color and I have been looking for neclaces forever to complement them. Where on earth did you find their necklaces? so pretty!
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January 6, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Hi Caitlin - The necklaces are from a great Etsy designer called Kirsten Kuehn. Here's a link to her etsy store - http://www.etsy.com/shop/KirstenKuehnDesigns .
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January 6, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Wow, this is one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen. Im in love with everything they did and you can really see the bride and grooms personality's come thru in their pictures. Simply perfect!!
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January 6, 2011 at 4:56 pm
So many pretty but subtle details in this wedding.... love the lace detailing on her dress.
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January 6, 2011 at 5:02 pm
Love all the pictures! Where is the Junior bridesmaid's dress from?
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January 6, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Kristen - can you share where you found the necklaces for the bridesmaids? So fun!
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January 6, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Kristen!
These photos are so beautiful & you look absolutely amazing!
The necklaces were such a great touch for your bridesmaids and I'm so happy that you chose my work!
If you have any hi-res photos I could use on my website I would LOVE that!!
I have the necklaces available in my etsy store if anyone is interested :o) - www.kirstenkuehndesigns.etsy.com
congrats & have a wonderful new year !
-Kirsten Kuehn Designs
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January 6, 2011 at 7:43 pm
What a beautiful Wedding!! Can you share the style name/number of the wedding gown?
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January 6, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Oh my word... this couple is *timeless*!
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January 6, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Wow! So many lovely & kind words! Thank you so much for the feature!
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January 6, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Thanks, Kelly! The wedding dress was Pronovias Halar.
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January 6, 2011 at 11:28 pm
I'm wondering where your 'get-away dress' came from (the one from the sparkler picture)? I absolutely love this look! Gorgeous wedding! My fiancee and I live in Charlotte, NC and I will definitely be checking out this venue since we're also planning on a wedding in the mountains of western NC.
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January 7, 2011 at 12:51 am
The earrings are gorgeous! Does any one know who the designer is? Thanks in advance!
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January 7, 2011 at 9:14 am
Thanks, Britney! The "get away" dress is from Alice & Olivia (Decia style). It's not available on the site I ordered it from anymore, but you may be able to find it elsewhere. http://www.shopbop.com/decia-gathered-dress-shoulder-detai/vp/v=1/845524441874265.htm
Anh - The earrings are from Ben-Amun. :)
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January 7, 2011 at 4:43 pm
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January 8, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Property manager of The Myer Mountain Home,this was The most beautiful weddings and couples I've ever seen or met. I wish you both much happiness. My daughter is still in love with your shoes!
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January 11, 2011 at 11:58 am
kristen -- your wedding band is so unique and gorgeous! did you design it yourself or did you get it at a store? is it all platinum/white gold or diamond chips? unfortunately can't see it in too much detail in the photo with the bouquet.. absolutely beautiful wedding, such delicate and romantic touches everywhere, your wedding is an inspiration :)
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January 12, 2011 at 12:08 pm
I love these pictures! I'm actually getting married here in October and am feeling so inspired by all of these amazing details! Thank you so much for sharing!
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February 18, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Kristen,
I am recently engaged, and my fiancé and I are searching for a venue in the NC mountains. I stumbled upon this post; your wedding was absolutely gorgeous!!! I am considering the Myers Mountain Home, but had a question about where you actually held your ceremony? Is the open land part of the Myers Mountain Home property? Thanks much!
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March 13, 2011 at 9:04 pm
@Kelly, I posted above, and I'm getting married here this fall! I'm not sure if you recieved a reply, but yes the open land is part of the property. There is a pond/patio area outside in the back of the house as well, and that's where my fiance and I are getting married. Here is the website for the house in case you haven't seen it yet http://myersmountainhome.com/index.php .
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February 8, 2012 at 10:00 pm
hi! i know this is an old post but we are getting married at Myers mountain Home and im trying to find party rental store nearby without having to go to asheville. who did you guys use?? thank you!
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