Distinctively Different Destination Wedding

There's nothing more beautiful or romantic than a wedding on the beach.  What more could you and your guests ask for?  Sounds of the waves, sand under your toes, soft sea breeze or exquisite sunsets? 

A beautiful beach wedding . . . because the weather is beautiful.

Sounds like perfection - but what if those waves are lapping up over the seawall, that wet sand feeling like mud between your toes, that soft sea breeze blowing so hard your veil goes flying down the beach, not being able to see the sunset because of the rain clouds hovering overhead?

This is when that dreamy beach wedding becomes the dreaded beach wedding. 

AAt JACKIE ROWELL EVENTS, we offer the perfect solution.  Why not consider something outside the box?  Offering rolling mountain tops, sunsets that display God's glorious rainbow of colors, leaves that provide your natural  décor palette in golds, oranges, reds and greens, or even a winter wonderland with real snow and shimmering icicles, the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Carolinas can be your distinctively different destination wedding site.  

 

 

The mill at High Hampton Inn and Cuntry Club

We have established relationships with some of North Carolina's most exclusive resorts and country clubs for you to choose from: High Hampton Inn and Country Club, The Grove Park Inn, and The Old Edwards Inn.  We also have available a horse farm on the outskirts of Asheville with a small chapel for your ceremony.  Each of these venues offers outdoor areas as well as indoor, for inclement weather.  Either way, your ceremony and reception are guaranteed to be different from anything your guests have experienced at other weddings.  At any of these venues, they will be bathed in luxury and nature simultaneously. 

The quaint chapel on the Oak Tree Farm property

The Blue Ridge Mountain range as a backdrop

Take advantage of the natural beauty for your ceremony.



Father/Daughter talk that scenic walk to the altar.

How joyous can a ceremony get?

  

Oak Tree Farm is a back-to-nature remote venue near Asheville, that is surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains.  The small chapel on the property is a storybook ceremony waiting just for you.  Enjoy the owners' picturesque  farmhouse for getting dressed and staying out of sight until ready for the ceremony, then after the ceremony, treat yourself and your guests to the fresh air and beauty that only Mother Nature can provide.

                                

 

 

If you are planning a 2015 wedding, why not give your guests the experience of a lifetime and plan a wedding where they will breathe and feel the luxuries that only the Blue Ridge Mountains can provide.  We will take care of all the arrangements for you.  The only thing you have to do is decide which beautiful venue provides the perfect setting for your distinctively different destination wedding.  

 
 

LOOK!! We're on the Jumbotron!

Not only was Heather and Stewart's wedding a fun, exciting time, but the setting was amazing!  How many couples can say that their wedding reception happened at a ballpark?  And, how many people can say they've seen their faces on a giant screen for hundreds of guests to enjoy?  That's exactly what this cute, fun-loving couple can tell their children one day.

Heather and Stewart's ceremony was short, but very sweet and special at Avondale United Methodist Church in a trendy,  historic section of Birmingham, Alabama.  They enjoyed doing their photo shoot at the neighborhood park across the street, were able to ride to their reception at Regions Field in a vintage trolley with their wedding party and depart in a vintage white Jaguar--quite a bit of history encompassed in the day.

Enjoy the images by Allison Crouch Lewis, www.allisonlewisphotography.com. 

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Coats Classic Cars  www.ridebackintime.com

photography by www.alllisonlewisphotography.com

trolley by www.raretransportation.com

 

 florals by www.Hothousedesignstudio.com

Men's attire by www.mrburchformalwear.com



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cake and cheesecakes by www.dreamcakes-bakery.com

Brother 2 Brother via www.musicgardenbands.com

staff, l to r Hayden Slaughter, Emily Stuenkel, Jackie Rowell, Emily Redmon

Ten Things Every Wedding Guest Should Know

This Post is For Everyone . . .  Not Just Brides!!

This is for YOU and  yours, regardless of age, sex, race, . . . and all that other stuff.  Each and every one of us puts on a wedding guest hat at some time or other.  Whether you have never attended a wedding or have attended dozens, you probably never thought about your responsibilities as a a guest at this sacred, dreamed-about, once-in-a-lifetime event that the bride, groom and their parents more than likely have been planning for a long time. 

Just ask yourself how considerate you have been in the past and try to step up your manners at the next one with the following:

1.  Return that response card (this is a very important detail) indicating that you will or will not attend this special event.  Note:  some couples today opt to ask for your response via their website.  This is just as important as a response card would be.
2.  If you cannot attend,  perhaps the families will understand, but a gift IS in order.  And, this gift needs to be ordered, sent, or taken as soon as possible.  We hear the rule of thumb is within a year, but hey, who remembers to do it after a week or so? With online registries these days, it is as simple as going to one of the couple's chosen registries, selecting something that they need or want within your price range, providing a credit card, clicking and it's done.
   
3.  If there is any way possible you can attend, DO!  These families did not send you an invitation out of courtesy, they really do want you there.  And, from personal experience, I know how much it means for so many friends and family members to be present at this time.  I tell my brides and their moms and dads, "this probably is the only time so many of your friends and family members will be in one place at one time because you have invited them."  Perhaps their funerals, but who cares about that?? It really IS a special time for them, and should be for you too. This being said,  Mark your calendar so you don't forget the time and date.
4. Make any necessary travel and hotel accommodations soon.  This is your responsibility as well as any expenses incurred.  The family will probably provide this if you are a member of the wedding party, but is not responsible otherwise.
5. Plan to be at the ceremony about 30 minutes before the time stated on the invitation!  That time shown is the time the processional should be starting, and you don't want to interrupt the processional or have to wait until after the processional to make your entry.  This is quite distracting.
6. Don't bring gifts to the wedding if you can avoid it.  This responsibility should have already been taken care of.  If you haven't done it before the wedding, wait until the next week and take care of it.  That works out much better for the moms and dads who always have tons of bags, left-over cake, , guest book, flowers and any props used during the reception to load into their cars.  All this with gifts makes it very difficult for families at the end of the reception.  And, gifts at the ceremony or reception can get lost sometimes, or cards can get separated from their respective gifts.
   
7.  If the line is backed up at the entrance because of guests signing the guest book, try to go ahead and get seated.  You can always sign the guest book at the reception.  Don't knock anyone down or step on toes, just be seated as quickly as possible.
8. Either leave infants at home with a sitter or sit in a provided area for guests with small children.  If a nursery is being provided for the ceremony, that is usually stated in the invitation. The reception is different.  Children are usually a refreshing and fun addition.
   
9. After the ceremony, leave and get to the reception as quickly as possible if the invitation states that the reception follows the ceremony.  Don't wait for the wedding party and don't stick around and socialize.  You can do this at the reception.  Don't try to run any errands or stop for a quick cup of coffee in between.
   
10. Have a fun evening.  This is the purpose of the reception,  and that's what your host wants more than anything.  Remember that the bride and groom are the guests of honor and the entire event revolves around them.  Don't rush or crowd them, but at some point during the event, try to speak to them, thanking them for their invitation and wishing them well in their new lives. It's nice also to find the host and hostess as listed on your invitation and thank them for such a fun evening before departing.
    

Distinctively Different Destination Weddings

"Why don't you take the cash and just elope?"  If you've heard this declaration from Dad during your initial discussions about plans for your wedding, go ahead, take him up on it. . . just don't consider it an elopement.  Let's talk about a DESTINATION WEDDING!! 

. . .not at the beach, where you'll have sand in your shoes, the wind blowing your veil in all directions, or passers-by taking selfies with you in the background. . .

Imagine this:  a natural, rustic outdoor setting in the Blue Ridge mountains and rolling hills of  North Carolina; as you start down the grassy aisle to meet your soul mate, being kissed by the cool mountain breeze and amazed by Mother Nature's embellishments of either summer fields blooming with wildflowers, or oranges and golds in the distance as the hardwoods welcome the fall season. 

Sound like your dreamy destination wedding?  It's just as accessible as the beach.  Why not do something a little different?  You can bring just mom and dad, or invite the whole crowd to enjoy the wonders of nature with you on your special day. 

When have you been to a destination wedding in the mountains at a top rated rustic resort or inn where you could enjoy hiking trails, horse-back riding, or just convening with Mother Nature and the cooler breezes of summer and fall?

If this sounds like a wedding vision you would like to explore, give us a call.  We've arranged packages at some of the most exclusive inns and resorts in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, and we'd like to share them with you. 
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