August 18, 2021

Duke Mansion Wedding

Posted in: Weddings

It has been a minute since we have been on here blogging!! We are so excited to finally get back to sharing all the amazing weddings and sessions we have been up to the past year. 2020 brought some huge changes to the wedding industry but it didn’t stop our couple’s from celebrating their love and joy! We are starting off with this beautiful Duke Mansion Wedding!

This incredible couple had to postpone their original April date to July. Originally Stacy and Daren planned to have a larger wedding at the Foundation For The Carolinas in Uptown Charlotte. Once Covid hit, we knew their plans had to pivot. Luckily these two had the amazing Sarah Duckworth Events planning their big day and she swooped in to start making a whole new plan. Duke Mansion had an opening in July that worked perfectly with all of their vendors! It was the perfect place to move this beautiful wedding to.

When July came they made the decision to limit the number of guests to their closest family members. We arrived as the girls were just getting ready to get dressed for the day. Stacy is literally the picture perfect bride. When you meet her she is seriously stunning and then you get to know her and her personality is just as beautiful! She is so kind and so much fun to be around. Daren is the absolute perfect person for her. He is just as kind and caring and such a genuine person.

Lace wedding dress Duke Mansion
Wedding invitation suite pastel
Exterior Duke Mansion
wedding party getting ready at Duke Mansion
bridal portraits at Duke Mansion
Wedding party portraits at Duke Mansion
Bridal Portraits Duke Mansion
Groom portraits Duke Mansion

Once they were both ready, we got them in position to do a first touch and prayer together. It was such a beautiful moment complete with laughter and tears. 

First touch and prayer at Duke Mansion

The ceremony was equally as beautiful! 

Walking down the aisle with Dad Duke Mansion Wedding Ceremony
Walking down the aisle with Dad Duke Mansion Wedding Ceremony
Duke Mansion Wedding Ceremony
Reading vows at Duke Mansion Wedding Ceremony
exchanging rings and first kiss Duke Mansion Wedding Ceremony
Wedding ceremony exit at Duke Mansion
Wedding party portraits at Duke Mansion
Bride and groom portraits Duke Mansion
Bride and groom portraits at Duke Mansion
Bride and groom portraits at Duke Mansion
Bride and groom portraits at Duke Mansion
Bride and groom portraits at Duke Mansion
Couples portraits Duke Mansion gardens

They elected to have their reception in the courtyard and it was absolutely breathtaking. Vintage Soul Floral Design transformed this space with the most beautiful florals and decor. It couldn’t have been more stunning. 

Wedding floral centerpieces Duke Mansion wedding reception
Wedding floral centerpieces Duke Mansion wedding reception
Wedding floral centerpieces Duke Mansion wedding reception
Wedding cake Duke Mansion wedding reception
Floral centerpieces Duke Mansion wedding reception
Bride and groom place settings Duke Mansion wedding reception
Duke Mansion wedding reception entrance
Duke Mansion wedding reception entrance
Bride and groom cutting the cake Duke Mansion
Golden hour bride and groom portraits Duke Mansion wedding
Wedding and engagement rings
Pandemic Duke Mansion Wedding 2020 Charlotte

This intimate, meaningful Duke Mansion wedding is one of our favorites of all time. Between the most amazing couple, to the gorgeous decor, it was a dream! 

Duke Mansion Reception First Dance
Duke Mansion Wedding Glow Wand Exit
Duke Mansion Glow Wand Exit

Vendor Team:

Venue: Duke Mansion

Wedding Planner: Sarah Duckworth Events

Florist: Vintage Soul Floral Design

Hair & Make-up: Cali Stott Artistry

Videography: Carolina Wedding Films

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