Matthew and AnneMarie | Engagement Session Greensboro

Matthew and Annemarie engagement session was one of my favorites this year. Because Matthew and Annemarie are so connected to another they moved from photograph to photograph seamlessly. The images we got were stunning! As we walked around downtown Greensboro I really got to know about both of them. They are both very talented artists, he is a writer, she is an artist/photographer. They share a love of art, music, spending time together and holidays with their families. They met in 2009 at college when they shared an Anthropology class together and they quickly learned that they really enjoyed spending time with one another by going to "their" park at the Tuskaseegee river in Culowhee. Sara and I are looking forward to their wedding this Saturday and making more beautiful images together until then here are just a few of my favorite from their session!

Kyle & Kristen | Quarry Hills Country Club

There was a lot of laughter on Kyle and Kristen’s day, a few tears as her dad walked her down the aisle and most of all love that filled a room for these two. Just a way wedding should be, perfect. MOH and best friend Jessica toasted Kristen and Kyle at their wedding reception at Quarry Hills Country Club just two weeks ago. Jessica stated, Yes you can say it was fate that they were meant to be together, she was talking about Kristen and herself that is. Everyone in the room let out a warm chuckle as she talked about how they meet when they were just wee little ones and have had a friendship that has spanned their lifetime. Adding to their day were many friends and their children. So many adorable cute kids, we wish we had room to show them all! Here are just a few of our favorite images from the day. Congratulations Kyle and Kristen, thank you for letting us be just a small part of your day, we were honored! Leave some blog love for them below the photographs!

Church: Hope Church, Burlington, NC
Reception: Quarry Hills Golf Course, Graham, NC
Caterer: Western Steakhouse
DJ: Tripp Turner

Stunning Ballrooms | Two Chicks and a Venue

With the “Great Gatsby” era and inspiration quickly approaching and taking over our Barns and Country Chic Weddings. Several brides are now searching out the perfect ballroom to host their upscale fancy reception. This area has several for you to choose from with lots of breath taking photo opts. Take a ride with us as we venture through three local ballrooms to show another style of events where crystals, glam and lots of WOW comes into play.
The most breath taking chandelier in this area would belong to The Palladium Event Center of Burlington NC. It is located in the Burlington Outlets but don’t be fooled by its location, once inside and you are whisked away to another level of reception flare. This Chandelier demands your attention and will be the centerpiece of all of your photos. Dancing under this truly brings magic to any event. As a designer, I would focus on linens and uplighting to really make this room transform into another decade. I really could see lots of beautiful tall centerpieces w/ crystals hanging from them with lower candle tablescapes to add a touch of romantic softness. Lots of different sizes of vases with lush floral and just a hint of sparkle here and there to bring out the bling. They have two rooms that can be used for a number of events from birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and full scaled receptions. They allow you to bring in all of your own vendors and even offer a 30% discount on Fridays & Sundays.
The Vailtree is conveniently located right off of 85/40 in Graham NC. This destination makes for a great location if you have guests traveling from Greensboro or Raleigh. There are several local hotels close by and getting to the Vailtree from local churches will make for an easy transition for a day of festivities. They have over 12,000 square feet including a large ballroom with a stage perfect for band or a dramatic head table, projector for slideshows, three small side rooms great for photo booths, bar areas, and appetizer or coffee stations and another small room set up for a buffet. The possibilities are endless at this venue at an incredible value. They can host up to 400 people. They offer tables and chairs and will set these up for you. There is a bridal changing room and another room great for kids to occupy by placing a TV and movie with games. This ballroom offers plenty of room and you get two days to come in and set up and decorate.
As a coordinator, when I think of “Great Gatsby,” I see The Diamond Room in Gibsonville NC. The sheer fact that it is located on top of a jewelry store screams jewels and glam! This venue is the perfect setting for glitz and glitter. They offer in-house catering and bar services along with tables, chairs centerpiece and linens for very affordable pricing. Pat’s Florist is conveniently right next door and can easily handle all of your floral needs. There is a really cute chapel right down the street that you could use if you would like to keep your ceremony close. As a designer, I see lots of soft floral and candlelight to add a little romance to the air at this venue. Gorgeous white hydrangea and lush greenery would accent the colors of the Diamond Room and would go with any color scheme of your wedding to make your wedding party “pop” throughout the room.
So go ahead and break out your feathers, glitter and china to create an experience your guests will soon never forget! The ballrooms this area has to offer can handle almost any size event, time of day and try style. Some allow you to bring all of your own vendors while others truly want to offer a one stop shop. Just start thinking of the style of party you want to host and find the right venue that sets that tone and allows you to bring your own personality into it.
Contact:


Palladium Event Center- 1272 Plaza Dr Burlington NC; info@thepalladiumeventcenter.com www.thepalladiumeventcenter.com
Vailtree Event Center- 1567 Bakatsias Lane, Graham NC, marie@vailtree.com www.vailtreeeventcenter.com
The Diamond Room- 103 East Main St. Gibsonville NC, 336-449-4949; www.wadesdiamondroom.com
2 Chicks Jenn: Knot Your Average Events
2 Chicks Michelle: Michelle Robinson Photography



Jessica and Brandon... They were simply magical and stunning ... Here are a few of my favorites from their Wedding at the Diamond Room (Jessica getting read was at the Burke Manor Inn.)

Kathryn and Ben... These two were so adorable and made everything so romantic.. Here is a few of my favorites from their wedding from the Palladium Event Center.