modern weddings

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

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

Chelsea & Josh

January 19, 2022 by Chatham Station

The Preparation

Chelsea and Josh were married in early October of 2021, in a simply gorgeous outdoor ceremony. The bride and her bridesmaids readied themselves at Chatham where they donned matching pajamas, drank champagne and did their own hair and makeup. Chelsea wore her hair in a traditional curled style, with jeweled bobby pins and finished with a veil. Her gown was stunning with a beautiful lace bodice, side cuts and pearl details. She had a full skirt with lovely lace floral details with a subtle touch of sparkles. She finished her attire with sparkly sandals.

First Looks

Chelsea chose to have a first look with her father, followed by one with her husband to be; BOTH were emotional. As mom and bridesmaids looked on, Chelsea greeted her dad through tears. Josh too was emotional, but Chelsea was more excited than anything. With their photographer, the couple was able to get some wonderful photos during this pre-ceremony time, as well.

The Ceremony

The patio was set up for Chelsea and Josh’s outdoor ceremony and we don’t remember it being this dreamy in recent days. It was transformed into a fairytale space with our market lights wrapped in greenery and skirting the aisle. The herringbone back drop was also covered in floral and greenery embellishments. The flower girls mimicked this look with lovely crowns made of greenery and baby’s breath. Once again, Josh was brought to tears while watching his almost wife make her way down the aisle to him.

The couple had a candle lighting ceremony that included both of their moms. Following the ceremony the couple took off to take some more couple photos and these two really did make this a priority in their timeline. Couples and planners, take note! There are some wonderful spots around Chatham Station for just this purpose.

The Reception & Party

Everything that was thoughtful and lovely about the ceremony was apparent in the elements for the reception. Chelsea chose all gold and white and the tables were set with elegant chargers and silverware. There was a variety of centerpieces, and the couple repurposed bridesmaid bouquets with greenery and floating candles. Other tables had lanterns with greenery including white, blush, and burgundy blooms with seeded eucalyptus.

The head table was stunning. Farm tables with a greenery and floral garland down the center with floating candles throughout. Each plate on the head table had cut out wooden names for their party to take home with them which was a nice touch.

The couple entered the reception with a tunnel made by their wedding party, and the party was on! They immediately went went straight into their first dances. It was clear that Chelsea and her dad are very close and have a good relationship – lots of laughs and smiles. Josh and his mom also performed a cute swing dance.

After dinner and toasts, Chelsea was welcomed into the Sharp Family with their tradition of circling the couple and singing “Chapel of Love.” The dancing just kept on through the night. Instead of the big booming exit with sparklers and fanfare, Chelsea and Josh opted to dance underneath the evening lights on the patio.

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

Coordinator: Timeless Events
Catering: City BBQ
Photographer: Amy Allen Photography
Bakery: Once in a Blue Moon
Rentals: CE Rental
Florals: Teacup Floral
Videographer: Island Sound
Officiant: Church on Morgan
Transportation: Ecostyles
Hair and Makeup: Beauty Tribe
Bar: Brewmasters

Lauren & Michael’s Intimate Ceremony

October 13, 2020 by Chatham Station

This lovely couple, like countless others, had their March 2020 wedding plans derailed when the pandemic made its way to our shores. After meticulously planning their wedding with the help of Trent and Ashley of Something Fabulous Weddings and Events, they kept as many of those details and choices intact and decided to go ahead with their ceremony, if on a much smaller scale.

Lauren is a professional writer; Michael works in the corporate world and they moved to the Triangle from Michigan where they fell in love with Chatham Station’s minimal elegance after getting engaged. Of course, we were thrilled to accommodate any plan they had.

The Intimate Ceremony

Even during this uncertain time, during their ceremony the couple heard the calming voice of Officiant Ann McKenzie. They were flanked by Lauren’s sister and Michael’s brother as they greeted each other and said their vows. Lauren’s father not only escorted her down the aisle, he treated the couple and their small gathering of guests to a serenade. It was a surprise and an incredibly sweet moment.

Special Details

While the wedding was scaled back, there was no shortage of tender moments, including Lauren’s first look with her father.

The bride, her mother and her sister-slash-maid-of-honor, all prepared in our changing rooms where they were able to capture little moments. Lauren’s gown was a stunner – a white gossamer and timeless number with an open back, plunging neckline and long veil. The layers in her dress were sublime.

The couple also shared a first touch instead of a first look, where they shared notes they wrote for each other and were able to laugh a little and reflect before the ceremony.

After the ceremony, the small party of mostly family and some friends grabbed some indoor portraits and then the couple accompanied their photographer Sarah Reaves for a stroll around downtown Cary, where they took exquisite outdoor photos in pretty spectacular springtime setting.

Lauren and Michael are proof that you can tailor your larger vision when things in the world shift sideways. Where we cut back on guests and decor there was an enormous amount of heart present on this day. Tears flowed and the couple were made to feel that their new beginning was as special as the even the largest, grandest wedding.

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

Wedding Planners: Something Fabulous Weddings & Events
Officiant: Ann McKenzie
Florist: Blossom
Photographer: Sarah Reaves
Venue: Chatham Station

Megan & Ric Keep it Sleek…

September 22, 2020 by Chatham Station

… and beautifully simple. This couple scored points on several fronts, most notably that they executed an elegant and minimalist wedding that felt chic, and they married in March of this year (March 14th to be exact) before the Covid pandemic brought people’s plans and lives to a grinding halt.

The Couple

Megan and Ric are a study in contrasts. She is straightforward, organized and funny (notice the sign about cell phone photography displayed at the ceremony: direct and sweet). Megan likes to tell a story about how she saw Ric while out with friends and knew that he was someone she wanted to know better. He is more subdued and content to be Megan’s adoring partner.

The Ceremony

On the day, Megan donned her gorgeous gown off-site, while Ric dressed and prepared in one of our dressing suites.

The bride appeared through white sheers to meet her groom, and the couple said the vows they wrote for each other in front of a copper arbor from Homemade Bride. With minimal floral additions, the effect was warm and intimate.

Reading her vows: short, sweet & personal

The Details

Megan and Ric took advantage of sites near Chatham Station to create special images with their photographer, including stops at the nearby Mayton Inn, at a mural just a few blocks away, and at Sidebar where they shared drinks with their wedding party.

Megan chose seafoam as a primary color and it was both striking and clean when combined with the textured whites and minimal greenery. From the table linens to Ric’s tie, everything was beautifully coordinated. Because Megan finds floral arrangements distracting at weddings, she decided to skip them altogether.

Instead of cake, the guests were served pies, it was Pi Day after all. These were displayed on a variety of cake stands on a blue buffet rented from Homemade Bride.