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Eric & Erika

February 22, 2023 by Chatham Station

They found each other on a phone dating app and soon realized that, beyond the similarities of the names, they were united by a love of food (tacos came first!), then music, great coffee and conversation. When it came to the I Dos, we were happy that they chose Chatham Station and loved hosting them.

Preparation

The Ceremony

The couple said their vows on our patio in front of a lovely custom triangle adorned with coordinating flowers that matched their rustic orange, golden beige, forest green and deep burgundy color palette. The setting was gorgeous and the ceremony touching. Two chairs remained open for Erika’s late father and brother, and the tiny photo frames in Erika’s bouquet were also tributes to these lost loved ones.

Details & Reception

Erika and Eric planned a bohemian wedding with modern touches and wanted to make sure that there was plenty of great music, great food and a sense of intention. Elements were customized including decor, cocktails, the entire menu, each song, all of it. Erika has roots in the Philippines and Eric’s are in Colombia, so the couple included veil, cord, coins, and a unity candle lighting during the ceremony, which were both Filipino & Colombian traditional elements. They also included “La Hora Loca,” which originated in Latin America, as part of their reception. “La Hora Loca” means “crazy hour” because it keeps the party fun, energized, and gives guests time to dance and party through the reception. They provided hats, flower crowns, flashing sunglasses, inflated balloons, and glow sticks for this festivity.

Eric: “The crazy hour was such a wonderful time as everyone filled the dance floor with DJ Q Focus on the turntables hyping the reception crowd.” It was indeed a party. The bride changed her gown and the couple danced the night away.

A sparkler send-off at Chatham Station always looks amazing! Congratulations to these two wonderful people!

The newlyweds and Chatham Station are happy to share the vendor list with you.
Planner: Tammy K. Designs
Photographer: Toujours Photography
Catering: Donovan’s Dish
Florist: TG Floristry
DJ & Photo Booth: DJ Harlem
Cake/Bakery: La Recette Patisserie
Linens & Tableware Rentals: Grand Rental Station
Videographer: LionFish Films
Hair & Makeup: Pinup Bridal

Lauren & Danny’s Wedding

January 19, 2023 by Chatham Station

Lauren and Daniel – Danny – were married on Chatham Station’s patio during Memorial Day weekend in 2022, and theirs was such a warm affair. They wanted it to be simple, but elegant, and with perfect weather, and wonderful vendors, their vision was realized. We loved hosting these two and their family and friends.

Time to Get Ready

The couple and their attendants got ready on site and then posed for pictures around our venue.

A First Touch

These two kept it more traditional and instead of a first look, decided on a first touch, where they held hand and read each other letters.

A First Look with Dad

After a sweet first touch as husband and wife to be, Lauren had a first look with her father. She presented him with a special tie that held a picture of them on the back. It was such a tender and fun moment.

The Ceremony

Lauren and Danny, and their photographer J. Longo, captured wonderful images around Chatham Station, near the pretty wooded area around the railroad tracks, and at Page Walker Hotel while their guests enjoyed cocktails on this gorgeous May afternoon.

The Details

The couple wanted their wedding and party to have a timeless feel, with lots of rustic, natural and tasteful details. They accomplished this with minimal florals, simple linens, candles and textures and a paired down bar. The cocktails were kept simple and fun, with a selection of wine, beer, two types of margaritas and a perfect old fashioned.

The Party & Last Dance

After making their entrance through our bay doors from the sunlit patio into the hall, the bride and groom each danced with their parents, enjoyed mingling with guests, dancing to DJ Ones’ mixes, eating cake and being celebrated!

As guests prepared for the couple’s sparkler send-off, Lauren and Danny shared one last private dance underneath the chandeliers.

Congratulations!

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

Wedding Coordinator: Nicole Nichols Designs
Bartender: Celebration Sidekicks
DJ: DJ Ones
Photographer: J.Longo Photo
Rentals: Curated Events
Make-up/Hair: Reign Beauty

Daniela and Zane

December 21, 2022 by Chatham Station

Chatham Station proudly hosted the reception of Daniela and Zane. The pair were married at another location and then came to us for The Party and post-vow celebration. It was beautiful, moody and absolutely dreamy.

The couple looked incredible, with Zane in a black suit and Daniela in an absolute knockout of a ball gown. Once everyone had arrived at Chatham Station, Daniela’s father gave a blessing, friends gave toasts and the party began!

We dressed Chatham with white table linens, and black plates, napkins, and candlesticks. It was classic and elegant and complemented by the florals throughout the venue, thanks to Magnolia Blooms. This couple used our herringbone back drop – again festooned with gorgeous florals – as an anchor for the room. Their three-tiered cake was perfection. For every simple element, these two chose coordinating WOW moments elsewhere – like warm golden light to balance the white and black.

A Mariachi Band performance during the cocktail hour, and Daniela even joined in! When it was time to dance, they did. The bride and groom had first dances with their parents and then Daniela and Zane danced while their DJ played incredible music. Everyone was on the dance floor before the night was over.

Congratulations to Daniela and Zane and cheers for many, many years to come.

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

Planner: Weddings by Tiffany
Ceremony: Our Lady of Lourdes
Cake: Love Cakes
Catering: City BBQ
Florist: Magnolia Blooms – Frankie Garcia
Hair and Makeup: I Do Style
Photographer: Michael Van Graham
DJ: DJ Ones
Rentals: American Party Rentals

Bethany & Daniel

November 23, 2022 by Chatham Station

For their wedding in June of 2022, Bethany and Daniel came to Cary, NC from out of state and chose Chatham Station as their venue. Needless to say, we were delighted to host them. It was a small, sweet Sunday ceremony, and the weather was absolutely perfect – for gathering, for photos and for “I Dos.” Bethany wore a form fitting gown that was stunning, with plenty of lace and she even had glittering shoes to match. The couple shared their first look at Chatham, and then had plenty of time for outdoor portraits around downtown Cary, with photographer J. Hagan.

Theirs was a small, private ceremony that was followed by a reception, and they filled our modern industrial venue with a classic navy and gold palette, complete with touches of greenery. Bethany and Daniel shared their own private farm house style sweetheart table that was decorated with golden geometric candle holders, white linens and more greenery.

Along with the couple’s wedding cake – and its custom Mr. & Mrs. Kenyon topper, guests were treated to a variety of cupcakes, including chocolate with espresso, vanilla with coconut, chocolate with cookies and cream, and more. We love that these two also used Chatham Station’s herringbone back drop accessorized with gold hoops and florals for their ceremony and for portraits.

Congratulations to Bethany and Daniel and cheers to their new life together!

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

Planner: Eddie McDaniel Events
Photographer: JHagan Photography
Videographer: Wild and Lavender
Florist: Leslie Ivey Designs
Caterer: Ole Time BBQ
Servers: The Happiest Hostess
Rentals: Curated Events

Zulyha & Chris

October 5, 2022 by Chatham Station

Chatham Station loved hosting Zulyha and Chris for a bright and beautiful reception and party that celebrated not only them as a couple, but made everyone involved feel wrapped up in the celebration as well. These are two of the nicest humans we’ve ever met and their vision for the event, and their intention to make the party about everyone, really came to fruition.

The Couple

Once Zulyha and Chris realized that they’d had enough of waiting for Covid to end in order to get married, they took matters into their own hands and eloped to Marfa, Texas. During their private nuptials and getaway, they took in Big Bend National Park, where they explored and made their first memories as newly minted bride and groom. Photographers Brett & Jessica created a gorgeous story about their time in Marfa and the elopement prep and execution that is worth checking out.

The Theme

Zulyha is a breath-worker and jeweler, and she is deeply creative just generally. Drawn to textures and colors, she made sure that they were incorporated into every aspect of their reception at Chatham Station. We used both the indoor and outdoor spaces, with ultimately everything springing from some tassels that Zulyha found in Mexico. The magnetic vibrancy of these elements – from the bride’s earrings to the place settings, to the decor and florals – made everyone feel as if they’d fallen through a portal into the heart of Mexico or the Southwest.

We hung tassels from the patio lights which were also wrapped in greenery. There were also wooden tables for congregating guests, a fun and colorful lounge set up by the entrance for everyone to enjoy, and coordinated florals everywhere. Colorful centerpieces with florals and citrus made for a unique departure from the classic southern arrangements, and the patterned plates, napkins and other elements came together seamlessly.

The Second Private Ceremony

Since their parents were unable to be in Marfa when they eloped, Zulyha and Chris had a small ceremony offsite at their AirBnb as a surprise for their parents. Afterwards, they headed to Chatham Station via trolley and the party began in earnest with a cocktail style reception. There were passed appetizers for guests, followed later by taco stations, an enormous champagne tower and Mama Bird’s ice cream cart.

The guests had such fun dancing and hanging out on the patio up until the last song where the couple departed by trolley!

We wish these two glorious people one long, happy and continuous party for many years to come. Congratulations Zulyha and Chris!

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

Planner: The Gathering Co.
Caterer and Bar: Rocky Top Catering
Photography: Brett + Jessica Photography
Speciality Rentals: Greenhouse Picker Sisters
Rentals: Curated Events Raleigh
Entertainment: Vox DJ
Florals: Color Fields Farm
Dessert: Mama Birds Ice Cream
Hair and Makeup: Reign Beauty
Transportation: Great Raleigh Trolley

Kaitlyn & Matt

September 7, 2022 by Chatham Station

Married on June 25, 2021 in a ceremony that took advantage of both the indoors and out at Chatham Station, Kaitlyn and Matt are a beautiful couple, and boy did they have an absolutely beautiful day.

While the bridal party prepared at the Mayton Inn nearby, the guys relaxed at the Bond Brother before arriving at Chatham to get ready themselves.

The First Look

Kaitlyn and Matt shared a first look at Chatham station, and Matt’s excitement was palpable. Kaitlyn’s gown was a stunner and the wait was worth it. Following the first look, the wedding party grabbed images and took advantage of the patio, the sunshine and our setting.

Immediate family also arrived for pre-ceremony photos, allowing Kaitlyn and Matt more time to take photos after the ceremony at the Page Walker House.

The Ceremony

The vows took place indoors in front of our fan wall. Chatham’s herringbone backdrop was banked with gorgeous blooms that coordinated with the bridal bouquets. The ceremony itself included piano versions of songs the couple loved, and it was incredibly romantic.

The Party

The touching wedding ceremony was followed by a cocktail hour, where guests spilled onto the patio to enjoy hor d’oeuvres and signature drinks. Guest tables were set with beautiful linens, votive candles and tall floral arrangements. The couple also had custom match boxes with their names as guest favors.

Kaitlyn and Matt also made sure that guests had plated salad ready for them so the couple could share a first dance and get more photos. It allowed everyone time to relax and reconnect.

Their wedding cake was created by a family friend, but there was also a donut wall where everyone grabbed some sweetness in between toasts, dancing and the sit-down dinner. Later in the evening, Kaitlyn and Matt surprised everyone with a Bourbon Tasting Bar. It was a hit!

The final send-off was a beautiful sparkler exit that was even more dramatic thanks to the tent and market lights. After the couple shared a private last dance, their parents surprised Kaitlyn and Matt with a bike taxi/rickshaw ride back to their hotel. This wedding was a knock out. Congrats to you on your new chapter in life, Kaitlyn and Matt!

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

Planner: Harmony Weddings & Events
Hair: Brittany Ormond
Makeup: Karen Michelle Clark
Photographer & Videographer: Urban Bloom
Florist: English Garden Raleigh
Rentals: CE Rentals (linens/place settings), Grand Rental (tent)
Officiant: Personal Weddings of NC
DJ: All Events DJ Victor & Ray
Donuts: Daylight Donuts