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Krystle + Alex | Beau Rivage Country Club Wedding

Jana Ingraham

Mar 6, 2018
3 min

Krystle + Alex | Beau Rivage Country Club Wedding

These two love birds, Krystle + Alex, celebrated their union on November 12th, 2016. Originally they were planning to tie the knot a year prior, but our groom had to travel overseas, as he proudly serves for our country in the Marine Corps! Plans can change when you serve in the military, therefore the wedding had to be put on hold. Over a year later we received a phone call, and to our excitement it was Krystle + Alex. The couple surprised us by asking if we could still h

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Claire + Stephen | Wrightsville Manor Wedding

Jana Ingraham

Feb 13, 2018
2 min

Claire + Stephen | Wrightsville Manor Wedding

Ok, so picture this: chic couple, classic venue, lots of greenery, SEVEN cakes, and a doughnut wall…it’s the recipe for the perfect wedding! Claire & Stephen tied the knot at Wrightsville Manor on June 4th, 2017. They exchanged their vows in front of a dreamy arbor full of lush-greenery and beautiful blooms by the always flawless Design Perfection team. ...And OMG, their attire was all your Pinterest dreams in one place! Our stylish bride wore a stunning two-pieced wedding d

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Haley + Luke | Wrightsville Manor Wedding

Jana Ingraham

Jan 30, 2018
3 min

Haley + Luke | Wrightsville Manor Wedding

This wedding had it all: a gorgeous couple, beautiful bridesmaids, a stunning venue, and a day full of romance and happiness. We really think you're not going to be able to stop sighing over this one! Haley & Luke tied the knot on May 27th, 2017 at the always marvelous Wrightsville Manor. Our bride and groom filled their day with very meaningful details, from the girl’s matching robes, their gifts to each other and to their parents, to the dainty two HEARTS sewn in under Ha

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Sarah + Justin | Poplar Grove Plantation Wedding

Jana Ingraham

Dec 30, 2017
2 min

Sarah + Justin | Poplar Grove Plantation Wedding

Despite a drizzly-day that forced their outdoor ceremony indoors, Sarah & Justin had a beautiful wedding at the delightful Poplar Grove Plantation on May 13th, 2017. The original plan was to have their wedding ceremony at the back courtyard of the Manor House in front of an astonishing circled arbor! Well, plan A didn’t work for us that day but let us tell you, plan B turned out to be JUST AS BEAUTIFUL if not more! The arbor, designed by Pink Blooms Florist, made of lush gree

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Lowery + Chad | Litchfield Plantation Wedding

Jana Ingraham

Dec 5, 2017
3 min

Lowery + Chad | Litchfield Plantation Wedding

My oh my, talking about an effortlessly gorgeous wedding, Lowery and Chad’s is at the top of the list! They got married on April 22, 2017 at the captivating Litchfield Plantation in Pawley's Island, South Carolina on a sunny and cloudless day. The wedding day started-off with the bride and bridesmaids getting ready in the plantation home where Bobby Pins & Blushing Brides glammed-up the girls. The bridesmaids and groomsmen took their pictures all over the property trying to c

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Jana Ingraham

Nov 28, 2017
2 min

Julia + Luke | Brooklyn Arts Wedding

If we could describe Julia and Luke’s wedding in two words, they would be elegant and timeless. These two sweethearts got married on March 4th, 2017 and chose The Brooklyn Arts Center as their venue. Our couple had their ceremony in front of the majestic cathedral windows, where Verzaal’s Florist designed an exquisite piece composed by lush greenery and white florals. It stood suspended by the magical work of Illuminating Events, who also provided the up-lighting which gave t

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10 Unexpected Wedding Expenses You Should Know About

Jana Ingraham

Mar 3, 2017
4 min

10 Unexpected Wedding Expenses You Should Know About

(Photo Feature: Kate Supa Photography) Budgeting for a wedding may seem like a piece of cake to a wedding professional, but to the couples who have never been married before, sometimes it's the big elephant in the room that doesn't want to be discussed. It's very easy to go over budget due to the unexpected wedding expenses that most couples don't take into account. As a wedding planner we are able to provide insight to our clients in order to help keep them on budget for t

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Jana Ingraham

Feb 18, 2017
2 min

Kyle + Katie | Airlie Gardens Wedding

Katie + Kyle said their "I Do's" on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the beautiful Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, NC. Their ceremony took place at the iconic pergola, which sits right off the lake surrounded by luscious florals, ivy, and oak tress filled with Spanish moss. This location is tucked away in its own little nook of the gardens that gave the ceremony the perfect coziness that Katie + Kyle desired. The setting for their ceremony had enchanted garden written all over it.

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Jana Ingraham

Dec 29, 2016
2 min

Adrian + Gretchen | Waterfront Wedding

Adrian + Gretchen's beautiful spring wedding at a waterfront venue in the heart of Wilmington, NC.

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Jana Ingraham

May 23, 2016
4 min

The Beauty in Beau's Coffee Shop

On April 25th, Beau's Coffee shop here in Wilmington, NC posted a video on their Facebook page. It was of Lillie, the owner's daughter, asking Trevor, a Beau's Coffee employee, to prom in a very cute and personalized way! Trevor and Lillie have been friends for the past 5 years, and Lillie just knew she would have a great time if she took Trevor as her date. After all, his favorite thing to do is dance! The video has gained lots of interest and happened to go viral. Ther

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Jana Ingraham

Jan 27, 2016
3 min

A Winter Bride Styled Shoot

I must say, styled shoots are becoming one of my favorite projects lately. Don't get me wrong, I love weddings, but styled shoots allow a designer like me to play with different methods and trends so brides can see that there's an endless amount of possibilities for their big day! I teamed up with a handful of amazing vendors for this winter styled shoot, but I have to give extra credit to Marcus Anthony Photography who had the vision of an all white shoot. At first I wasn'

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Jana Ingraham

Jan 25, 2016
3 min

The Importance of a Wedding Planner

Can you guess what is one of the number one regrets I've heard from brides over the years?! They regret not hiring a wedding planner. I'm not just saying this because I'm in the industry, it's the honest truth. You would be surprised how far down the list a wedding planner ranks in the eyes of a bride and groom. Sometimes planners don't even make the list. Many brides (and grooms for that matter) underestimate what it takes to design, plan, and coordinate a wedding. It's

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