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Landen & Austin

April 27, 2022 by Chatham Station

Landen and Austin were the most fun couple to work with, and not only did they know what kind of wedding and party they wanted, these two know how to have a good time. We couldn’t wait to host them at Chatham Station. They were an absolute blast to have at our venue!

The pair were married in October of 2021 and their ceremony and day held all of the gorgeous autumnal wedding colors and elements, but with this couple’s splashes of style and detail.

First Looks & Private Moments

Landen and her father shared a lovely, emotional first look before he walked her down the aisle. She also shared a quiet first moment with Austin, when the couple were able to sneak away to read their personal vows alone before the big ceremony. They laughed and teared up together.

The Ceremony

The couple said their vows facing our herringbone backdrop, flanked with whimsical flowers matching the bride’s bouquet. For the reception, Chatham looked beautiful with black table linens, candle sticks, and florals. We even included specifically placed white pumpkins to bring in another element of fall.

The bride carried a bouquet that was a freeform collaboration of colors and blooms. Her bridesmaids dresses – like each bloom – made it into her arrangement with harmony. It was clever and elegant.

After the ceremony, they took photos on the streets surrounding Chatham Station and at the train tracks and even got a fun shot with the train!

The Party & Details

The bride wore cute TOMS wedge sandals for the ceremony and photos, and later changed into white wedding themed crocks to ensure she would be comfortable to dance throughout the evening.

The couple’s first dance, underneath the patio lights and after the sunset. made for a lovely moment.

At the end of the evening there were touches of Halloween to celebrate this fall extravaganza, including novelty fangs that were passed out with “Fangs for Coming.” Some guests even attended the reception after donning Halloween costumes.

The last smooch of the night was during a sparkler send-off, with Landen dipping Austin for a kiss this time.

The newlyweds and Chatham Station are happy to share the vendor list!

Florist: Moxie Flowers
Photographer: Ashley Bean Photography
Music: ABG Productions
Hair and Makeup: Sara and Molly with Tease and Blush
Bartender: Tap Truck NC

Serenity & Jeremy

April 13, 2022 by Chatham Station

Dear Wedding Fans!
Below is the final flourish: a reception one year after the original I Dos.

Serenity and Jeremy tied the knot at Chatham Station, and one year later, they returned to have the reception they wanted and deserved. These two were married in 2020, and due to the pandemic, they hosted 30 friends and family for a lovely, if not small, ceremony.

The Wedding – 2020

One upside of their small wedding was their ability to great shots of themselves outside in downtown Cary. And yes, we are back indeed!

See the entire wedding blog for Serenity and Jeremy.

The Reception – 2021

Even after a year, Serenity and Jeremy were filled with playfulness and excitement to see each other and their guests. They kept it simple and elegant with white linens, black napkins and soft greenery.

As guests arrived, the couple greeted and captured photos with them. There was such an element of celebration in everything. While this delayed reception was due to Covid, the results were big, inclusive and joyful.

The day included all the traditional celebrations, like first dances, toasts, cake cutting, and the bride’s bouquet toss. It was both a reception and a Happy Anniversary party like no other.

These two had fun during the cake cutting, putting frosting in each other’s faces. Serenity and her dad also shared a sweet moment during their father daughter dance.

During the evening, there was of course, more dancing, more toasts and even later the glowsticks came out. It was a party.

The night ended with a final song, punctuated with a sparkler exit. Serenity and Jeremy exited in a party bus!

The newlyweds and Chatham Station are happy to share the vendor list.

DJ: Oak City Entertainment
Photographer: John Branch
Photo Booth: ZimZoom
Dessert: Publix
Transportation: Oak City Shuttle
Caterer: Rocky Top
Rentals: CE Rental
Wedding Planner: Premier Party Planners

Antoinette & David

March 30, 2022 by Chatham Station

Antoinette and David met after both tried unsuccessfully to avoid a trip with mutual friend to Dan River. No offense to Dan; he actually becomes a hero in this story, but insisting that they go. And that trip began their romance. In October of 2021, they made it official, as husband and wife.

These two are such a wonderful, family-oriented couple and their wedding day at Chatham Station felt that way. The couple relocated to Maryland not long before the wedding, but returned to celebrate the occasion with family and friends. There was so much inclusion and warmth.

Antionette’s mom helped her get ready and into her dress in our suite, and then the bride shared a first look with her dad, followed by her brothers. Antoinette is a triplet and seeing her brothers so excited for her was wonderful.

Antoinette made a gorgeous bride. Her dress had cut outs and lots of lace detailing, and she completed the look with a special hair clip and jewelry. She was a knockout!

The Ceremony

Walked down the aisle by her brothers and followed by her son, Antoinette made her way to David for their vows on our outdoor patio. Antoinette’s father officiated the ceremony. The couple also included their daughter, who acted as their flower girl. Their newborn son wore the cutest tux. It was family, family, family and absolutely glorious.

Details

The herringbone backdrop used for the ceremony was repurposed for the reception indoors, and the newlyweds made sure to include their daughter Harper at the table with them. Harper danced with her dad to “Baby Shark” and she was a hit, spinning around on the dance floor. There were also the expected dances with father and daughter and the couple’s first dance. The emerald green and white wedding colors were carried into table linens, and made everything pop. You cannot beat simplicity in a wedding palette.

The wedding party was absolutely fantastic! The photographer grabbed shots of the crew at various spots around Chatham Station. For a Monday night wedding, this party continued well into the night with dancing, laughter and more time with family.

The newlyweds and Chatham Station are happy to share the vendor list!

Photographer: Pumphrey Photography
Rentals: CE Rental
Caterer: Unforgettable Food Affairs
Bar: The Happiest Hostess
Desserts: Publix
Planner: Paisley and Pearl Events

Samantha & Jason

March 9, 2022 by Chatham Station

Engaged in April, this couple was ready and excited to be married in October of 2021. Samantha and Jason are so incredibly sweet as a couple. The connection between the two was evident and we appreciated how careful they were with their vendors, guests and each other. We LOVED hosting their big day.

As Samantha was walking to her first look with Jason, she was beaming about how excited she was to see him, and what “a good one” he was.

The couple exchanged gifts prior to the first look. Jason wrote a sweet note that brought Samantha to tears. Samantha wrote Jason a letter, and gifted him a personalized map of the United States for them to track their travels together.

Bennett “Benny” – the couple’s dog – was part of the day, and he was able to sneak into some pictures before the ceremony. We love that he was included and brought an extra bit of joy with him.

Their wedding arbor was handmade by Jason’s father and once banked with flowers, it was a gorgeous and personal feature.

The Details

Pizza has always been involved in big moments of Samantha and Jason’s relationship, so it was important to include it on their wedding day. So, prior to the ceremony, Samantha surprised Jason with pizza for him and the wedding party to enjoy.

The wedding party was so fun and had great energy. Their photographer got wonderful shots around Chatham Station, near the tracks and beautiful images of the party after the wedding.

Samantha and Jason made it a priority to walk around the room at their reception and have personal conversations throughout the night. They also still had time to make dancing a priority and have a great time! The couple danced to “One of the Good Ones” by Gabby Barrett for their first dance.

The florals were white with touches of blue. Other elegant details included floating candle centerpieces and lantern centerpieces on the cocktail tables.

At the end of the ceremony the couple had a bubble send off.

The newlyweds and Chatham Station are happy to share the vendor list:

Hair and Makeup: Boho Beauty & Co
Photography: Alyssa Kueppers Photography
Videographer: Township 9 Productions
Officiant: Rev. Kori Robins
Rentals: CE Rentals
Florist: Preston Flowers
DJ: Royal Lewis Music Services
Caterer: Backyard Bistro
Bar: Happiest Hostess
Cake: Simply Cakes by Bianca
Planner: Paisley and Pearl

Cara & Matt

February 23, 2022 by Chatham Station

Cara and Matt tied the knot in 2020 with a simple ceremony in a pasture during the height of Covid. They pulled out all of the stops and held their second, more formal ceremony in May of 2021 on the patio at Chatham Station. Both UNC grads, they planned the wedding while Matt was in grad school and Cara was finishing up her undergrad degree. This couple is so sweet and we loved hosting them and their clans on a gorgeous spring day.

Cara and her bridesmaids got ready in our dressing suites and enjoyed a little time together that they couldn’t have during their first ceremony.

Faith is a big part of the lives of these two, so they chose to have moments where that was displayed or celebrated privately. One such moment was a “first touch” before they saw each other. Cara had a first look with her father instead, which was very sweet and private as well.

The Ceremony

Cara and Matt “renewed” their vows in front of their friends and family and afterwards, a praise band played following the ceremony, another touch showing their commitment to their faith. Matt has a big, welcoming personality and the couple were genuinely excited to walk down the aisle as husband and wife for a second time.

The Details

After the ceremony, they captured great shots around Cary with their photographer Sarah Reeves.

The Reception

The soft blues and golds they chose looked elegant and fresh and blended perfectly with the brick, wood and glass we have at Chatham. The whole venue looked amazing as guests flowed inside and out. From the donut wall they had instead of a wedding cake, to the blue plates of varying sizes, to the lounge area that replaced the ceremony seating, every corner of the place shined. Cara, Matt and their guests shined too. It was a wedding fit for a magazine shoot.

The newlyweds and Chatham Station are happy to share the vendor list:

Planners: Something Fabulous
Catering: City BBQ
Desserts: Duck Donuts
Bartender: Johnnys Bartender Service
Rentals: CE Rental
Photographer: Sarah Reaves Photography
DJ: Willis J Entertainment
Florist: Dayspring Flowers
Hair and Makeup: The Makeup Addict

Michelle & Helen

February 9, 2022 by Chatham Station

The Couple

Our team at Chatham Station LOVED working with and hosting this beautiful couple for their wedding day. Both Michelle and Helen were so sweet, so considerate and absolutely present for every single one of their guests. One take away that we loved from watching these two: make an effort to include everyone in the day and really celebrate the sense of joy of togetherness on what is a pretty big milestone.

On this beautiful October day, the couple and their wedding party enjoyed lunch downtown as a group, and then came to Chatham Station to soak in all the views and wedding preparations. Everyone was so relaxed, choosing to hang out and take in the little moments before getting ready.

Later, even though the had seen each other for lunch, Michelle and Helen wanted to have a First Look in their wedding attire. Helen was dancing waiting for Michelle to arrive. It was the sweetest moment.

A First Look

The Ceremony

Theirs was a ceremony on the patio that was perfectly lit by the natural sunlight. Our beautiful herringbone backdrop was draped with linens and florals, and surrounded by their two closest friends, and watched by their nearest and dearest, they said “I Do.”

Helen walked down the aisle halfway and then waited for Michelle to join her and then walked down the aisle together to have a special moment as a couple.

As they exchanged vows, laughs and happy tears were shed.

The Details

Guest were treated to homemade favors from Michelle and Helen, who also decorated heart shaped sugar cookies and even little dog treats to go home for furry friends. The red, white and blue wedding colors were incorporated in decor, their attire, florals and throughout.

Each bride had white and red elements, but our favorite details were the Oxford brogues and wingtips each wore. They looked so happy – and so seriously cool – dancing at the reception!

The Party

Their reception really did feel like a party. They had a flowing indoor/outdoor cocktail hour with delicious hors d’oeuvres, and then opted for heavy appetizer stations instead of a traditional dinner or buffet. It was a perfect swap and guests were full, but not too full to dance. Guests were on the floor all night. The DJ – DJ Ones – joined in on the fun too, entering on roller skates, per the couples request! He danced with the brides and their guests, and it was wonderful.