Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Jenn & John’s Fall Wedding at Duke Gardens | Durham, NC

Upon meeting Jenn for the first time, I knew immediately that this was going to be a fun wedding to coordinate, and it did not disappoint.  Jenn has an enthusiastic confidence and delightfully personable charm that makes everyone around her feel at ease.  So, it is no wonder that the quiet, reserved John wasted no time asking Jenn to be his partner in life, and just as quickly as they got engaged, the couple found themselves on the wedding planning fast track when a cancellation allowed Jenn to have her dream Fall wedding at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC.

Jenn and John could not have asked for a more gorgeous October day on which to exchange their vows in front of their closest family and friends.   A soft glow of sunshine encircled the Arboretum at Duke Gardens making it the perfect backdrop for the couple’s wedding ceremony. During the prelude, guests found themselves unconsciously humming along with the string quartet before realizing they were listening to the songs of Snow Patrol and other popular modern artists not often associated with either wedding ceremonies or orchestral music.  A highlight of the ceremony was when Jenn was walked down the aisle by her parents to a bridal march arranged especially for the couple by Jenn’s sister and Maid of Honor, Amanda.

The evening continued with cocktail and dinner receptions catered by Durham Catering and music provided by All Events DJs, who helped kickstart the fun by inviting the newlyweds to have their first dance as husband and wife – a dance that perfectly captured Jenn & John’s unique personalities and will forever be remembered by their family and friends.

Congratulations, Jenn and John!  Thank you for including Chestnut & Vine Day-of Wedding Coordination in your special day!  It was one I’ll never forget.

A Special Thank You to RGB Insights for Sharing Their Incredible Photographs with Us


 

 

 

 

Jenn & John’s Wedding Team

Ceremony/Reception Venue: Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Photographer: RGB Insights

Floral Design: Pine State Flowers

Wedding Coordination: Chestnut & Vine Day-of Wedding Coordination

Catering: Durham Catering Co.

Decor Rentals: American Party Rentals

Officiant: Perfect Ceremonies – Reverend Phran Gacher

Calligraphy/Chalkboard Design: One Fine Morning Lettering & Calligraphy

Hair/Makeup: Blo Salon – Brier Creek

Cake and Cupcake Design: The Cupcake Bar

Ceremony Music: Audrey Cook Quartet

DJ: All Events DJs

Lighting: Get Lit – Special Event Lighting

Transportation: Carolina Livery Services

And a Personal Shout Out to Christa for Introducing Chestnut & Vine to Jenn and John!