Whether it’s a playful detail, a surprise dance by the groomsmen, or unexpected florals, when it comes to weddings, I like a twist. Needless to say, this bride’s chic gray gown, immediately caught my eye. Events by La Fête planned this family-focused affair to perfection. Modern centerpieces and romantic candlelight were incorporated with vintage touches from the bride and blended beautifully [...]
Creative Durham Wedding Featured on Ruffled Blog!
Prepare yourselves, because this is one heck of a wedding. Newlyweds Annie and Gus both work in Los Angeles — Gus as a writer, and Annie works for Disney. As you could probably guess, their creative and fun spirits worked their way into their wedding day, which was brilliantly captured by Brett & Jessica. Keep your [...]
Our Amazing Brides…
Received this email yesterday from my Saturday bride. This email melts my heart and makes me so thankful that I get to meet such lovely people doing this job and be a part of the best day of their lives! From: Margo Anderson <margo.m.anderson@gmail.com> Subject: Wedding day Date: April 14, 2013 12:33:19 PM EDT To: Katie Dunn <katie@eventsbylafete.com> [...]
Picture Perfect
Written by Emily Uhland Photographed by Luster Studios Sept. 22, 2012 Lan Zhu and Kenny Lui Lan Zhu and Kenny Lui both attended Enloe High School in Raleigh, but didn’t know each other well until mutual friends brought them together as students at UNC-Chapel Hill. The couple dated for more than three years, and after [...]
DIY Decor
Three local pros reveal fresh looks for holiday hot spots, and show you how to master them at home. WRITTEN BY EMILY UHLAND PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN Set Your Table: Get Inspired. Dunn repeated the signature element, clear acrylic and glass, in the chairs, chargers, place cards, menu card and centerpiece vases. Don’t overlook the details. A silver [...]
Once in a Lifetime
Despina Viniotis & Simon Curtis MAY 28, 2011 DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA PHOTOGRAPHED BY WALTERS + WALTERS InsideWeddings.com As Despina Viniotis prepared herself to walk down the aisle, she gazed over the beautiful wedding gown that her mother had chosen for her. The gift was especially sentimental because Mrs. Viniotis had been very ill the year [...]
A DIY by La Fête
Katie Dunn, owner of Events by La Fête, enjoys creating fun and unique ideas for reception seating. When guests arrive, a puzzle piece with their name and table number is presented to them. When all of the guests arrive at the correct table and have fit together their pieces, the puzzle is complete! Below are [...]
The Children’s Table
Keeping children entertained at an adult wedding can be quite a task but if you add children-friendly décor and games (and hire a babysitter for the event), your big day will be just as pleasant for the little ones. This kiddie table was designed to be gender neutral and age friendly to demonstrate how easily [...]
Bronwyn and Ben’s Summertime Ceremony
High school sweethearts Bronwyn and Ben have always loved playing Frisbee golf together. So when Ben strategically placed an engagement ring in a Frisbee goal for Bronwyn to find during one of their many games, the storybook wedding wheels were set into motion. Bronwyn and Ben’s summertime ceremony was held at The Chapel of the [...]
Tropical Soiree
Themes are fun for any party leading up to, and including the wedding. The women at Governors Club were planning a party to honor their Member Relations Coordinator, Catherine Phifer Belton, shortly before her May 22, 2010, wedding to Jonathan Charles Hogan at the brides’ family home in Morganton, NC. Southern Bride & Groom and [...]
