Another beautiful Umstead wedding

When I met Danielle and Adam, it was clear how important family was to the couple. And during the ceremony, that fact created a touching service filled with loving moments. Living in Wilmington, the duo needed to find a convenient and elegant spot for guests from across the country - so they landed at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary. That's always a good decision.

Check out their photos below:

I'm a terrible blog poster...

Well, I've been pretty lazy about my blog posts this year. So, I thought I'd catch us up a bit this week.

First up, this is Betsy. She's the founder of petfinder.com. Millions of people have found their furry companions through the online service. I knew this would be a truly unique wedding and knew Megan and Kailey at A Southern Soiree would do an awesome job planning and coordinating the event. When mother nature decided to dump a summer storm on us after the ceremony, Kailey and the team quickly reacted, making sure the dinner and reception would keep guests on the dry side. I'm always amazed how a good planning team can rescue an event.

Check out some of the pics below.

An urbanite utopia...

Tracie and Mario love the modern feel of their downtown condo in Raleigh. So, it made perfect sense for these two lovebirds to find a wedding nest at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary. The hotel showcases plenty of modern flair while maintaining a unique elegance - much like Tracie and Mario.

These two take after my own heart and are a couple of beer nerds. In fact, I broke my normal "no drinking during weddings" rule and enjoyed a special brew with the groom. (Don't worry, it was just one).