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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.

We sent the couple off in style after a reception that had lots of dancing, toasting, and celebration.

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

Planner: Premier Party Planners
Baker: Slice Pie Company
Caterer: City BBQ
DJ: Making Memories DJ
Hair & Makeup: Brush Beauty Boutique
Photographer: jHagan Photography
Bartenders: Brewmasters Mobile
Transportation: Triangle Corporate
Rentals: Grand Rental Station, CE Rental, Homemade Bride
Venue: Chatham Station

Liz & Asa’s Spring Wedding

February 19, 2020 by Chatham Station

The Couple

“We had nothing but trust and a rendering, and the venue exceeded our expectations.”

Liz and Asa were our first couple! They hired us to be the venue for their April 2019 wedding, and signed a contract no less, even though Chatham Station was still under construction. That show of faith is just one example of what makes this couple the very epitome of kindness and thoughtfulness. Their support of Cary and the surrounding area extended not only to us, but they kept their vendor choices as local as possible too.

The Ceremony

Couples who marry at Chatham Station have options, and some prefer to enter through our bay doors to an aisle indoors. Liz chose to be escorted outside to Asa and onto our patio, and it was an elegant choice for a spring wedding.

We opened several bay doors, and as the bride and attendants emerged, there was a light April breeze lifting the sheer curtains. Guests sat on benches, runway style, facing the bride and groom and the custom geometric backdrop they chose with boho-inspired florals was a perfect choice. The weather and temperatures were as if ordered specifically too.

The Reception & Details

This couple was treated not only to sunshine for their vows, it shined on them through the bay doors during the reception where they were treated to adoring toasts from their friends. They entered the reception dancing and wanted guests seated toward the smaller side of the interior so that there was plenty of room for others to dance later as well.

The flower arrangements were thoughtfully designed to fit the aesthetics of the venue, and the couple’s “memory table” with family photographs was also embellished with artful floral choices. Liz and Asa made every spot a place of inclusion and celebration.

Like other couples who are married at Chatham Station, Liz and Asa had their photographer, in this case the amazing and local Morgan Caddell, capture images of them downtown, beyond our wedding space. We encourage this as a part of showcasing your big day and taking advantage of streets scenes, historic architecture and murals.

If their faith in us is even a fraction of their faith in their love and each other, then we expect these two to have decades of anniversaries in their future. Thanks Liz and Asa for letting us host your big day!

The lovely newlyweds and Chatham Station are happy to share the vendors with you:

Photographer: Morgan Caddell
Coordinator: Hand Stitched Events
Florist: Specialties Events
Catering: Beau Catering
Rentals: CE Rental
Unique Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters
DJ: Elite DJ
Hair and Makeup: Wedded Kiss https://www.weddedkiss.com/
Dessert: Sugar Buzz & Duck Donuts

Kat & Kyle’s Intimate Wedding

February 5, 2020 by Chatham Station

The Couple

Kat and Kyle are an adorable pair who tied the knot at Chatham Station just around Thanksgiving, in November of 2019. With Kyle’s Southern charm and Kat’s incredible Colombian warmth and unbridled enthusiasm, they were celebrated on a perfect day, even one that came with a little rain.

Kat’s young daughter was a big part of their day and enjoyed getting dressed up along with her mom and members of Kat’s immediate family in our dressing suite. Kat herself loves to be busy and was really struggling not to jump in to assist the Chatham staff.

The Ceremony

These two kept their ceremony intimate and very traditional. They chose to have a first touch rather than a first look. They also kept the guest list small, with only their families and closest friends.

For the ceremony, gorgeous live music was provided by a string trio, and they chose a large floral arch to anchor the space for their vows.

After the I Dos, the new family walked back down the aisle together. Kat’s daughter was thrilled to be such a special part of the ceremony and day.

The Reception

Husband and wife entered their reception through a bay door, greeted and thanked their guests and enjoyed an evening of dancing and celebrating. During the cocktail hour, the live string trio that played for the ceremony also played for mingling guests, as well as for the couple’s first dance as Mr. and Mrs Nance.

The lush floral ceremony arch was repurposed for the reception as backdrop for the sweetheart table. Kat’s younger brother acted as DJ, which she loved.

The non-traditional wedding dessert: tiered and drizzled bundt cakes!

We loved hosting their special evening. All the best to Kat, Kyle and cheers to new beginnings!

The lovely newlyweds and Chatham Station are happy to share the vendors with you:
Photographer: Sarah Joann Photography
Coordinator: Paisley and Pearl Events
Florist: Lilac Floral Decor
Catering: Unforgettable Food Affairs
Rentals: CE Rental
Bar Services: Artful Libations
Hair and Makeup: Stephanie with The Makeup Culture
Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Live Musicians: Corda Entertainment
Venue: Chatham Station

Missy & Ricky’s Spring Wedding

January 8, 2020 by Chatham Station

The Couple

Missy and Ricky were childhood sweethearts who promised to be together forever and, well, after thirteen years, here they are – getting married. Chatham Station had the honor of being the venue for their elegant and intimate wedding in May of last year.

The Ceremony

These two made wonderful use of our space during the day. Guests arrived through the courtyard to be seated, and Missy was escorted in through one of the enormous bay doors and down the aisle leading her to the groom. The couple chose to be married against the brick wall, where they were bathed in natural light during their vows.

Before guests arrived, Missy and Ricky were able to slip away for a few moments with their photographer to capture beautiful garden images at nearby historic Page-Walker Hotel.

Unique Details

Details that made this ceremony special included a collection of images from the couple’s travels displayed for all to view, an artful acrylic welcome sign as guests arrived through the well-appointed courtyard entryway, and a particularly striking navy settee that the couple used at their table during toasts. There was also their color palette, greenery and decor – all thoughtfully selected for a spring ceremony. Navy, dusty blue, white, and cream were mixed with pale pinks and others florals from Sweet SaraBelle, including classic flowers and anemones. The outdoor decor was from Greenhouse Picker Sisters and guest tables were dressed with classic linens, decorative plates and an assortment of centerpieces, such as lanterns enveloped by wreaths of flowers and greenery.

A striking gold metal ceremony arbor doubled as backdrop for dessert table.

Enjoying a glass of champagne alone on the patio…

The Send Off

These two were celebrated until the last moment, and their goodbye was complete with a dip, pop streamers, and glorious cheers.
All the best to you both, Missy and Ricky. Here’s to your forever plan, in good health!

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

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Chatham Station
Photographer: Megan Kerns Photography
Florist & Wedding Style/Design: Sweet SaraBelle Weddings
Decor: Greenhouse Picker Sisters
Videographer: Pointe200 Videography
DJ: All Around Raleigh DJ
Caterer: Catering by Design
Invitations: Shutterfly
Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist: Mena Garcia
Calligraphy: Letter Me Lovely
Cake: The Cupcake Shoppe
Wedding Gown: New York Bride and Groom
Bridal Details: Sam Edleman and Keds
Groom’s Suit: Jos A Bank

Walt & Marie’s Early Winter Wedding

December 25, 2019 by Chatham Station

The Backstory

For Southern groom Walt and upstate New York bride Marie, this occasion was truly a blending of everything. As a second wedding for both, they combined families and their lives to create an intimate and casual wedding in November of this year. The couple contacted us early in 2018, and as everything unfolded, we realized that Marie and Walt were as thoughtful as they were easy-going in their planning and simply elegant details.

Second weddings can be tricky, but Marie and Walt worked with Amy from Plume Events on all the elements for their elegant wedding and cocktail reception, and the details were superb. Everything felt intimate and about them and their new blended family.

A First Look Twist

Marie and Walt chose not to do the pre-ceremony first look, opting instead for Marie to share that moment with her father. It was absolutely touching. We also loved seeing Walt dancing with his mother during the reception. Three generations coming together to celebrate a new beginning filled our space with warmth.

The Ceremony

The couple said their vows in front of a towering gothic-inspired wooden backdrop by Greenhouse Picker Sisters. Serendipity Designs added tasteful elements to it to anchor the space.

The children were their attendants for the ceremony.

The Reception & Special Elements

Seating options for the reception were varied and plenty. After the ceremony, a sheer curtain was removed to allow guests to transition outside around exposed wood hightop tables provided by Greenhouse Picker Sisters, where they could enjoy a North Carolina themed bar provided by Chatham Station. Other guests remained indoors to partake of the sublime charcuterie platters that were laid for guests. The ability to move between spaces assisted in creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Settee provided by Greenhouse Picker Sisters

Inside or out, the 130 guests were comfortably served and able to gather and wander with ease, and the indoor spaces were separated with a plush linen lounge with whitewashed wood.

Long tables with white tablecloths and high tops allowed for a variety of mingling options.

Serendipity Designs also provided arrangements for the tables and even the cake.

And Two Became One …

Watching this family and this day come together was truly special. The couple’s combined children were gleeful and easy around each other, and the family seemed to have already formed. They took the opportunity to wander Cary as a family, grabbing photos and special memories.

We wish them all the best in this next big chapter!

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

Planners: @plumeevents
Photographer: @christensmithphotography
Caterer: @backyardbistro
Bridal Gown & Bridesmaids: @davidsbridal
Suit: @belk
Cake: @publix
Rentals: @greenhousepickersisters & @ce_rental_raleigh
DJ: @ninetynineentertainment
Officiant: @crosspointecary
Venue: @chathamstation

Amanda & Landon’s “I Dos”

December 10, 2019 by Chatham Station

We’re kicking off our blog by featuring one of the first weddings we hosted at Chatham Station – that of Amanda & Landon, who said their vows in an autumn outdoor ceremony.

Special Elements

This couple focused on the key details for their day, which included a mix of elegant and modern with winks to the more timeless traditions of matrimony. Chatham provided the space and vibe, let the vendors in to do their thing, and let their ceremony unfold.

Because their wedding contained both the cool freshness of the outdoors and the warmth of a sunset backdrop, Amanda and Landon made choices that didn’t compete with the space or season. All of the details and elements felt subtle and complementary, in particular their use of candles, floral arrangements, a softened color palette and decor that provided interest but wasn’t overwhelming.

This couple eschewed the bright white wedding gown and black tuxes for a more contemporary and muted wedding party look. Amanda wore a blush colored gown with a full skirt and her bridesmaids wore dusty blue. The gentlemen wore slim cut blue suits.

They also chose floral arrangements accented with roses and eucalyptus, as well as structural pieces for the tables. Glass orbs, hanging from golden hoops with greenery and pale roses were a modern departure from traditional bouquets and centerpieces. A geometrical copper backdrop that drew everyone’s focus to the bride and groom during the ceremony was used later behind the sweetheart table.

An Outdoor Wedding

Their ceremony took place in our enclosed 1800 square foot patio against the setting sun. Between the sunlight that comes through our bay doors and the well-placed candles, everything felt soft and thoughtfully selected.

Fresh flowers, elegant plates and exposed brick.

***Lilac Floral Decor*** created these hoops with floating orbs.

Pre-Ceremony Gatherings

Amanda, Landon and their attendants took advantage of all that our warm, but industrial space at Chatham has to offer, including the pre-ceremony quality time in our dressing suites. They rented our place for the day, which allowed them to enjoy chatting, toasting, laughing and grabbing photos behind the scenes.

First Look vs. First Touch

More and more, couples are opting for a first look before the bride walks down the aisle, but Amanda and Landon thought a first touch was more their style. It paid off. Before saying their I Dos, this little moment allowed them to breathe the same air on their own, but still have the big moment of seeing each other during the processional.

From her reaction, they clearly made the right choice.

The aisle was lined with lanterns that gave off a glowing light as Amanda and her father made their way to the groom. In keeping with the other elements, the bride’s bouquet was an elegant bundle of pastel roses and eucalyptus, hand-tied with a flowing blush ribbon.

The Big Finish

One of the top moments of the evening was the sparkler send off. Not only do these provide opportunities for great images, they can cap off the evening in style.

All the best to you, husband and wife! We loved hosting your ceremony at our place.

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

Venue: Chatham Station
Planners: DL Events
Photographer: J Hagan Photography
Caterer: Catering by Design
Hair and Makeup: Fancy Knot
Dress: Maggie Sotterro Designs
Tuxedos: Generation Tux
Flowers: Lilac Floral Decor
Music: DJ Eddie Leonard
Desserts: Sweet Traditions