Amanda and Matt say it was love at first sight for the two of them. They were introduced through mutual friends and dated for a year and a half before tying the knot. From the very early stages of dating, they knew that their relationship was "the one." Bride Amanda says, " Prior to meeting, we both had made commitments with the Lord, and with ourselves, to work on becoming the 'right' person, versus exhausting ourselves over searching for the 'right' person. In turn, I think we’d both agree that this relationship felt like it fell in our laps and it felt...
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Cassandra and Ryan share many passions, including a love of food that makes Durham, North Carolina a convenient place to call home. Their intimate, relaxed wedding and reception at Durham’s The Cookery definitely catered to their love for food and for Durham, as the venue itself has a rich history in both areas! Through their wedding celebrations they could share both these passions with their friends and family. Cassandra and Ryan’s ceremony was held in The Cookery's Courtyard, located between The Cookery’s original Front Room and their new Ballroom expansion....
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Wedding 101 is a series that we have created to help with all your wedding planning needs. Part three takes an in-depth look at venues and vendors, and the questions you should keep in mind while searching for the ones you want for your special day. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, so of course you would want it to be as perfect as possible. You can envision exactly how you want it, but how do you bring this vision to life? How will you find the venue of your dreams? Who will help make your wedding perfect? In this article, we will take an in-depth look at...
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