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Yellow Wedding at Wrightsville Manor in Wilmington, NC | Cassady and Trenton

June 1, 2024

Cassady and Trenton may be one of the kindest couples I’ve ever worked with – I’m a little sad that they traveled from Indiana and Kentucky because I wish they lived closer! There is a lot about their day that I want to highlight so I’ll just break it down by my most memorable / favorite parts:

  1. Honey and Huck – their golden retrievers! I absolutely love that they were able to include them. We did learn in Cassady’s vows that Trenton originally didn’t want big dogs but of course accepted Honey into his life and then even agreed to get another, Huck!! (Still no cats though).

    They included them not only in the ceremony but also on the top of the cake. So cute.

  2. Yellow Bridesmaid Dresses – it’s very 10 Things I Hate About You! I have been thankful for color coming back into trend for weddings. I still believe that you can keep the classic look with a little pop of color. This is the first time I’ve seen the pale yellow and I thought it was perfect for summer.
  3. The MOH and Best Man Toasts – Toasts are hard. Sometimes they’re great…sometimes the mic needs to be cut off after 2 minutes haha. Because it was a smaller crowd, I loved that the toasts had room to be more intimate and tell specific stories.

    This is where I learned that Cassady and Trenton actually met as apartment complex neighbors and their roommates are also dating and in the bridal party! Everyone was laughing with a few happy tears, exactly how toasts should go.

Cassady and Trenton’s Wrightsville Manor wedding was beautiful – with just close family and friends, allowing them to enjoy plenty of time with their guests at the cocktail hour and reception. While I do love a packed dance floor, smaller weddings feel so intimate and special. Relaxed, focused, and easy-going – the perfect start to a marriage.

Congratulations Cassady and Trenton!!!! I am so thankful you found me and trusted me with your day.

A huge thank you to the vendors who made this day beautiful!!!

Planner: Elise Does Events
Venue: Wrightsville Manor
Florist: Fiore Fine Florals
Photographer: Dakota Hersey Photography
Videographer: Digital Wunderland

Hair and Makeup Artist: Meraki Beauty
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Catering: Salt and Charm
Dress: Twirl Bridal

Jewelry & Rings: Jared Jewelers
Suits: Men’s Warehouse

Violinist: Maura Kropke
DJ: Active Entertainment
Invitations: Canva and Paperless Post

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