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Keisha and James

June 29, 2022 by Chatham Station

January 30th of this year saw the uniting of two beautiful families, and Chatham Station had the privilege of hosting and witnessing their new year nuptials.

A Family Affair

This day was not just about celebrating the union of Keisha and James but also their combined new family, including James’ son and daughter, and Keisha’s two daughters. We love a wedding that multiplies the joy with extra players… it was intimate and yet felt like an event. Keisha and James were keen to make sure the kids felt involved.

Prep Time!

Kiesha, along with her mom and daughters, got dressed and enjoyed some girl time in our bridal suite. Keisha wore a lace gown with an open back, lace illusion side cutouts, and a beautiful train. With her hair, jewelry, flowers and big smile, she was a knockout bride.

The Ceremony

Keisha’s father walked her down the aisle, where James was sporting an enormous smile. James and Keisha said their vows in front of our expansive brick wall (a favorite of brides and grooms) and they decorated the alter space with a massive array of blooms and greenery.

The couple had each of their children participate in a sand pouring ceremony to unite the families – with each member of the family adding their own individually colored sand. It was a lovely visual metaphor.

The newlyweds walked back down the aisle followed directly by their children to the song “We are Family.”

The ceremony space was replete with florals and the effect was spectacular. Aisles were marked with floral hoops, and then lined with floral arrangements. The epic floral backdrop for the vows was later repurposed for the couple’s table for the reception.

The Reception

While the most prominent colors were purple and gold, the florals were a collection of roses in pale pink, peach, light purple, and white, combined with light blooms and fresh greenery. This wedding also had a “Our Greatest Adventure” theme and guests were seated at tables featuring favorite or special locations that the couple had traveled to together.

The reception space was set up using elegant farm tables with golden legs, and tables held a few extra touches including a collection of gold candle holders, floral arrangements, gold rimmed chargers, menus, and table markers.

Keisha enjoyed both dances with her husband James as well as with her dad before dinner. After dinner, they cut their cake on a table featuring pictures of their parents. Guests enjoyed the rest of the evening at the photo booth and dancing and moved outside to heated seating areas or enjoyed the lounge set up inside.

While Keisha had beautiful white heels for the ceremony, she traded them out for comfortable purple and black jordans for the reception that matched James’ shoes!

All the best to Keisha, James and their beautiful family. Chatham Station loved hosting your incredible wedding and wish you many happy years ahead.

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

Wedding Planner: E’MAGINE Events & Co
Bar & Beverage: Carolina Party Partners
Beauty: Sharon Davis Makeup Artistry
Cake: Publix Catering at Bradford
Catering: Shmack’n Plates Bistro LLC
Entertainment: DJ FREE Entertainment LLC
Photography: Story & Rhythm
Rentals & Decor: CE Rental & Grand Rental Station & Greenhouse Picker Sisters

Emily & Daniel

May 11, 2022 by Chatham Station

We loved hosting Emily and Daniel’s nuptials at Chatham Station on August 21, 2021. Between the palette and this adorable couple, the lighting and the fabulous photography, it was a glorious summer wedding!

Preparations

Emily’s dress was a stunner! An off the shoulder, flowing chiffon gown with partial sleeves and lace embellishments on the bodice, it was captured by the photographer and videographer prior to the ceremony. Emily also wore a mid length veil that allowed for some fabulous images as well.

Bridal portraits at the main entrance and garage doors were beautiful, and Emily was able to fit in a bunch of fun first looks starting off with her bridesmaids who where ecstatic to see her all dressed up.

Her father was next and he presented her with her “something blue,” a blue diamond bracelet. Finally, and most importantly, Emily and Daniel had a private first look that captured how thrilled they were to see each other before saying their vows. They looked like models at a photo shoot!

The Ceremony

After the flurry of preparations, first looks and photos, it was time for Emily’s father to escort her down the aisle.

The ceremony faced the fan wall with the Chatham Station herringbone backdrop draped with greenery and white flowers. Dan was moved as Emily came down the aisle even through he had previously seen her.

Following the wedding, Emily and Dan got amazing couple photos down the street from Chatham at the cinema and a mural downtown.

The Reception & Details

The monochromatic palette contained green accents (see bridesmaids, table runners, greenery and the groomsmen’s ties), but there was also plenty of lovely evening natural light. Dan and Emily shared their first dance at sunset and enjoyed the rest of the evening talking with guests, dancing, toasting and finding little moments alone together to soak up the day.

Congratulations, Emily and Dan! We wish you nothing but health, happiness, joy and adventure ahead!

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

Planner: Paisley and Pearl Events
Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cakes & Duck Donuts
Bar: Artful Libations
Catering: Cannon Catering
DJ: Willis J. Entertainment
Flowers: Something Borrowed Blooms
Rentals: CE Rental
Videographer: Oak and Dove
Photographer: Morgan Sierra Photography
Hair and Makeup: Ambria with The Makeup Addict

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.