Sarah and Pete's Wedding at Brown Mountain Beach Resort

Oh my goodness I have loved getting to know these two cuties from their engagement sesh on Clemson’s campus, and the super cute coffee shop where they met right up until their last dance on Brown Mountain Beach’s new deck!

Pete proposed in Sarah's last semester of vet school, but they knew from their first date at All In Coffee Shop that this would be forever. Sarah is an all too adorable fun loving adventurer like me, and Pete and I also hit it off due to our love of fast (manual transmission) cars and flying.

Fast forward to their absolutely perfect wedding day at Brown Mountain Beach Resort. After the resort received an unfathomable amount of damage from Hurricane Helene, we were all a little worried it wouldn’t be repaired in time for their big day. But those concerns went right out the window when the entire community rallied around them and helped with clean up and rebuilding from day one. I was absolutely taken aback at how beautiful the new deck and speakeasy came together and they even used the time to renovate new getting ready suites. Major blessing in disguise.

After a precious first look in the greenhouse, we had some fun on the beach with their crew then made our way to their heartfelt ceremony. Needless to say there were abundant tears from everyone involved.

After a sweet, quite picnic on the rocks we headed to the reception for more tearful speeches, first dances and a riotous dance party on the deck. They ended the evening with a bonfire on the beach and the blissful newlyweds are currently enjoying a much deserved honeymoon in Italy!

Thank you guys so much for including us on your special day! We had allll the fun and hope we can do it again soon!

The instagram handles for all the vendors who made the day possible:

Photographer: @cynthiajviola

Venue: @brownmountainbeach

Dress: @lovelybridechs

Suit: Gentlemen's Gallery Inc

Rings: @coluccisjewelers & @jaredjewelers

HMU: @brushesandbraids

Florals: @the.edgemont.garden

Officiant: @noeltufts

DJ: @spinfire.dj

Catering: @plateperfectcatering

Desserts: @all_in_coffeeshop

Video: @shotbytrey

Jen and Justin's Spring Wedding at Overlook Barn

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for a newer and richer experience”

— E. Roosevelt

I didn’t have a chance to meet Jen and Justin before the big day, but it didn’t matter, from the moment we started chatting, we knew we’d be a perfect fit. They LOVE the mountains just as much as I do but also live in Raleigh, my second love. They love all things outdoors and aren’t afraid to bust a move on the dance floor. As they always vacation in Banner Elk, it was very special for them to get married here and Overlook Barn never disappoints.

Justin proposed on the same day they closed on their first home together and they both reminisced about it during the private vows. Sweet Justin was nearly bursting at the seams before this moment, but after they had time to share their love and a few stories from the morning, everything shifted and only excitement filled the air. Jen kept repeating she was ready to get started. So off we went!

The winds were picking up just as everyone lined up for the ceremony and it took a whole team of friends, family and Elegant Events Staff to hold the Arbor in place. It only served to add to the adventure of it all though. We got them down the aisle and all the guests secured in the barn before the rains came.

The fog was rolling in hard the night before but we weren’t concerned. I’ve managed mountain top fog many times. When it shifted to black clouds right before the Mr. and Mrs. portraits I looked at Jen and said we can see if it passes and risk it never stopping…or make a run for it.

Obviously we ran.

Rain turned to hail and hail turned to a rainbow. We were all soaked from head to toe but filled with great big belly laughs. Her dress must have gained an extra 15 pounds with the water weight but she took it like a champ then skipped off to the dance floor!

Fortunately the rain stopped, and as the fog rolled back in, it brought with it the Northern Lights!! We couldn’t see them in their entirety, but very much appreciated the pop of color! We ran back and forth between Jen’s favorite songs and a new color in the sky!

What an incredible adventure this weekend turned out to be! All four seasons in one day! 10/10 would do it again next weekend!

The Vendors who made the day possible:

Photographer: @cynthiajviola with Michael Freas

Venue: @overlookbarn

Planner: @eleganteventweddings 

Dress: @essenseofaustralia from @carolinabridalworld

Suits: @black_tie

Rings: @kayjewelers

Florals: @bouquet_florist_boone

HMU: @bella_bridalartistry

Catering: @gadabouts_catering

Cake: @choicecakes1

Video: @HoneyDewFilms

Rentals: @thesummitwoodworks

Rehearsal @stonewallsrestaurantnc

Officiant: Bruce King

DJ: @djdaybreak