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The River Room Open House 2022 | Modern and Sexy

February 1, 2022

This event is starting to be one of my favorites – it’s the best way to start off the year energized and inspired. I love that The River Room opens it’s doors to couples to come see what a wedding could look like in the space and gives them the chance to meet the vendors who could help make their vision come to life.

As per usual, the Brittanie Raquel Events team planned a stunning, trendy design for the day that was absolutely PERFECT. The theme this year was romantic, modern, and sexy with lots of metallics and textures, alongside warm florals. They nailed it!!! Every area of the room was perfect.

It’s always so fun to see vendors bring their talents together to create the best of the best of our work. I would highly recommend every single person involved in this shoot, not only for their work but also for their personalities and dedication to their couples.

After a long day of shooting, we invited couples from all over to join us for a reception style open house where they could enjoy the Rose Wine Water from the bar, Gelarto, and hors devours from A Thyme Savor. It was all SO good – trust me, I sampled everything multiple times!!!

I am so looking forward to another year in the amazing Wilmington wedding community.

Of course, the most important part…here are the vendors who made this magic happen:

Venue: The River Room
Photographer: Dakota Hersey Photography
Videographer: The Story Creative
Planner: Brittanie Raquel Events

Caterer: A Thyme Savor
Specialty Dessert: Gelarto
Baker: The Topiary

Specialty Rentals: White Birch Rentals
Florist: Verzaals Florist
Beauty: Reign Beauty NC
Custom Jewelry: Shelton Metal
Entertainment: Coastal DJ
Specialty Beverage: Wine Water
Wedding Dress + Men’s Wear: Camille’s Bridal
Calligraphy: Tapered Ink

Invitations: Tapered Ink / Cape Fear Invitations
Bridal Fitness: Bridal Barre
Styling Details: The Styling Source
Officiant: Always Faithful Wedding Service
Models: UC Models / Grace and Eion
Lighting: Event Excellence
Marquee Signage: Alpha Lit Carolina Coast⁠

Lighting: @eventexcellencelightsandsound⁠Marquee Signage: @alphalitcarolinacoast⁠Invitations: @capefearinvitations⁠

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