Kate and Josh | Charlotte Wedding Photographer | The Duke Mansion
It happens. Even on wedding days. Rain. Luckily for us, Kate and Josh brought sunshine literally everywhere they went. Their Duke Mansion wedding was meticulously planned by the incredible
Dina Blazek, who shares our love for gorgeous details and Chicago style hot dogs. From the stunning wedding cake, to the flower arrangements, table markers, and rose petal exit, each and every little detail helped create an event the lovely Duke Mansion isn’t likely to see for a long time. Kate and Josh were surrounded by their families which happened to include some of the loveliest ring bearers you’ve ever seen. The father of the bride, also happens to be the leader of Smitty Flynn and the Rivieras, one of Charlotte’s preeminent wedding bands, and they got the party kicked into overdrive from the very first chord. Smitty took a break from playing, long enough to dance with his daughter, and what started out as a traditional father-daughter dance, turned into dance-a-thon that covered styles from the Mashed Potato to the Twist and everything in between. To top it all off, the rain precluded the bicycle get-away that was planned but who says you can’t ride a bike in Duke Mansion? Yeah, it was that kind of wedding.
Ceremony and reception location: The Duke Mansion
Gown Designer: Paloma Blanca at J. Major’s Bridal Boutique
Shoes Designer: Zappos
Bridesmaid’s Dresses Designer: Alfred Sung at J. Major’s Bridal Boutique
Menswear Designer: Vera Wang Tuxedo at Men’s Wearhouse
Headpiece or Veil Designer: Giselle at J. Major’s Bridal Boutique
Belt for the Gown Designer: Martina Liana at J. Major’s Bridal Boutique
Rings Designer: Jan Dee Custom Jewelers
Hairstylist: Make-up: Jami Svay
Wedding Planner: Dina Berg Blazek Events
Music/Entertainment:
Reception: Smitty Flynn and The Rivieras
Ceremony: Carolina Chamber Players
Videographer: Brian Bunn Films
Caterers: The Duke Mansion
Florist: Cecil Sherin at Elizabeth House of Flowers