The Ivy League

When Kerry contacted me last year about shooting her wedding, she was full of ideas. She's a graphic artist with particular tastes and really wanted a unique event. By the third time she called, I could sense a little stress. Well, a lot of stress. Trying to plan a North Carolina wedding while you're working full time in New York City is no easy task. So, I suggested hiring a planner.

Well, Kerry took my advice very, very seriously. She went straight for the best. Enter Ivy Robinson from stage left: Ivy is more than a planner. She's an event stylist. A good planner keeps everything running smoothly. A great planner does not just schedule times. A great planner povides the little touches that make for transitions from moment to moment - handling seemingly impossible situations with grace and ease.

Ivy is a great wedding planner.

The event took place at the already-gorgeous-but-dressed-up-to-be-absolutely-incredible Weymouth Center in Southern Pines. An all-star cast of characters added southern charm and sophistication: including Kermit Ruffins, a jazz trumpet virtuouso from New Orleans, Total Productions Services of Raleigh for amazing lighting and ambiance, and a host of other fantastic vendors, including White Rabbit Catering - some of the best barbeque and Filet Minon I've tasted.

Anyway, enough of my blathering, check out some pics:























And you know I don't normally post a tone of detail shots, but these are too beautiful to leave out:













I think this should be Kermit's next CD cover:


Some night details:






And onto the show-stopping reception:








Kermit led everyone out for a one-of-a-kind (at least around here) sendoff... called a "Second Line Parade":








And here's the lady who styled the whole affair:



Thanks, Ivy! And thanks to Kerry for inviting me to play a role in such a unique event.