ALEX AND ANDREW

Contemporary Chic Umstead Wedding

Cary, North Carolina

THE VISION

From kicking off their weekend with a Friday night welcome party, to the exquisite wedding and epic after party, it was both an honor and pleasure to work with Alex and Andrew for fifteen months to plan and design their incredible weekend.

Our goal was to produce a timeless and sophisticated event layered with contemporary elements, creating a refined aesthetic that was both chic and stylish. We focused on an energetic and immersive guest experience that offered a taste of luxury from start to finish, complete with personalized and custom details that were truly authentic to the couple.

THE DETAILS

We created a modern aesthetic that was balanced by traditional elements such as classic white lilies and subtle blush tones. For a fashionable couple that values luxury, we sought out to intentionally reflect their style throughout the wedding design.

For a couple that is often seen rocking Gucci, we had a custom Gucci-inspired print created and used this as a backdrop for their escort card display.

Guests were blown away to enter the reception and find their dining chairs personalized with their names in lieu of place cards.

A focal center arrangement of all lilies on the terrace anchored by a modern black column carried out the lily theme, which were incorporated in the couple's invitation suite and other paper details.

Vendor Credits

Venue – The Umstead Hotel & Spa

Photographer – Pamela Jahnke Photography

Videographer – Thomas Blake Films

Officiant – Kevin Holland

Band – Kustom Made, East Coast Entertainment

Cake – Ashley Cakes

Tenting/Rentals– Curated Events

Bar/Terrace Lounge/Stage Front – Cottage Luxe

Seating Chart Wrap – VIP Graphics

Seating Chart Backdrop – Greenhouse Picker Sisters

Florist – Watered Garden Florist

Lighting – High Performance Lighting

Drapery – Party Tables Linens and Drapery

HMU – WINK Hair & Makeup

Bridal Gown – White Bridal Boutiques, Rita Vinieris

Bride’s Shoes – Mach & Mach, Manolo Blahnik

Bridesmaids Dresses – Show Me Your Mumu

Groom’s Attire – Indochino

Groom’s Shoes – Christian Louboutin

Groomsmen Attire – The Black Tux

Stationery and Day-of Details – If It’s Paper

Terrace Circular Banquette – Themeworks Creative

Photobooth – ZimZoom Photobooth

Invitation Calligraphy – Calligraphy by Carole

Day-Of Calligraphy – MW Calligraphy

Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music – Triangle String Quartet

Transportation – Ecostyle

Cigars – Amendola Family Cigars

Guest Favors – Paige Pâtisserie and Candle Fish

“It was the best weekend we could have ever imagined!!

Thank you to all our incredible vendors and most of all Elizabeth Flake and the entire Southern Soirée team- you guys are the best in the business and made all our dreams come true!”