Eric and Whitney

On March 10th the day was perfect. Eric and Whitney were married in front of family and friends and were joined for an intimate reception in The Stables. They had such a special day and the elegance of the wedding did not stop with the decorations. They were a true class act and were so obviously, madly in love. We wish you both nothing but the best in life and we are so thrilled to have been a part of your special day. Congratulations!!

Eric and Whitney hearing a few words from the pastor. 

Reciting their vows to each other. Such a "tear jerker" moment!!

The flawless wedding party with the bride and groom right inside The Stables entrance. Such a great photo! 

Look at that fabulous cake!

Stunning floral arrangements were accented with burlap and candles. 

They did such a neat thing at their reception and had a typewriter for guests to type well wishes and words of wisdom to them. Such a unique idea! 

We were absolutely drooling over Whitney's dress! Look at that detail! 

The happy couple! 

Once again, good luck you two! We are so happy for you both and wish you all the best in life! 

Ashley and Abel

Ashley and Abel were the most endearing couple! They were married on January 7, 2012 and had their ceremony at The Chapel and then their reception at The Stables. The entire time we interacted with them they were so sincere and sweet. They truly understood the meaning of a wedding day - to unite their lives, not worry about the details! Although, the details were nothing short of beautiful! They decorated The Stables with some STUNNING touches that we hope you will enjoy!

Ashley and Abel, it was an honor to be around both of you and get to see you join your lives together. We are so thrilled God brought you each other and we wish you a lifetime of happiness! 

 Their guest guest book was a gorgeous picture of a tree that guests signed on the leaves. 

 Spectacular arrangements of flowers on the mantle with cream colored candles on pewter candlesticks. 

The staff setting the tables and getting ready for the night!  

 We LOVED how their tall table arrangements had curly willow branches in them. It looked wonderful with the lighted trees we had in The Stables for the season. 

 Unity candle arrangement at the front of The Chapel. The center candle was a carved, textured candle and was very beautiful. 

 The sweet couple about to recite their vows. 

Saying a prayer before being announced as husband and wife.  

Ready to celebrate! We thought her dress was so beautiful and seemed to really suit her.  

Guests on the dance floor having a blast! We spy Preston's Photography getting some actions shots :) 

 Breathtaking.

Ashley dancing the night away with her bridesmaids and friends. 

Once again, we are so happy for you two! Congratulations from your friends at Integrity Hills! 

Aaron and Carolyn - January 8, 2012

What a fun and excited couple! They are truly a JOY to be around and made the entire day so much fun! We have to hand it to them too, they had one of the most uniquely decorated weddings we have had and it looked amazing! The theme was a travel and adventure theme and was carried out through EVERY detail. They even had a canoe inside The Stables to put the gifts in! We had so much fun celebrating with you Aaron and Carolyn and we are so excited for your newly created family! 

They had the most gorgeous window displays in The Chapel! We just couldn't get enough!  

Aaron and Carolyn lighting the unity candle together to symbolize two becoming one.  

Such a sweet moment when Aaron and Carolyn had finished lighting the unity candle and were praying together. 

We thought this photo was so funny and cute! They were so excited and moving so fast we couldn't keep up! haha :)  

See what we mean!? It was so cool! We thought the sweetheart table decorated with hiking boots and a lantern was just such a neat touch. You can somewhat see the trunks and lanterns being set up on the fireplace as well!!

Carolyn and Aaron, we genuinely wish you both nothing but God's best. May you always keep him first and may He always bless your lives. 

Cakes, cakes, cakes!!

For some it's the flowers. For others it's the music, or the centerpieces, or the colors. For us it is the SWEETS that take the cake! We love to see the delicious delights at every reception that guests (and staff) eyeball all night until they finally serve it up! We wanted to share some of our favorites from the past few months to help those planning brides out when it comes to some sweet treat ideas. 

This winter wonderland cake is a masterpiece by Celebrations by Sonja. She makes her own buttercream icing that is to die for!!  

We loved bride Beth's sweetheart tree inspired cake! 

Having a unique topper has been an ongoing trend here and we thought the feathers in this one was so neat! Plus, look at that intricate black piping!

Another popular trend is to have the couple's initial on the cake. We think it is such a classic touch.  

There it is again! The "B" on each side is so perfect.  

We love cupcake tiers! One couple had a great idea and had a kids table that had cupcakes instead of cake slices for all the kiddos! Such a great (non-messy) option!  

 Another initial (we told you it was popular)! Doesn't that buttercream icing look yummy! 

Check out our recommended vendors page on our website for some great bakeries in the area! 

Andrew and Jodi

Andrew and Jodi were married November 12 and had a fabulous reception at The Stables afterword. All day long they were just giddy with excitement and their wedding was truly a joy to be a part of. They had some really neat aspects to their wedding and we wanted to share them with you! 

Their guest book was a photo book featuring all of their engagement photos. 

At the rehearsal Jodi changed her entrance song from "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire" to a more dramatic song we had on file and it was amazing! We are still basking in the moment of the doors swinging open!!

We thought their centerpieces were the coolest! They looked beautiful in The Stables. 

The leaves on the cake were the perfect touch for a fall wedding, plus everything is better with some sparkle!!

Don't you just want that in your house?! So pretty! 

Guests moving through the buffet line. 

Those rolls look so yummy! Another great meal provided by our chef, Jaime Akers. 

The sweetheart's table taken from (the stalker view) the balcony above!

Some sweet treats set up in front of the fireplace. What could be better!

Such an amazing sunset that night, and such an amazing couple!!

Once again, we wish you nothing but the best Jodi and Andrew! Thanks for choosing to celebrate with us!!

Amelia and Matt - A Match Made in Heaven!

We were so blessed to have Matt and Amelia get married this past weekend at the chapel. We loved getting to know their fun families and be a part of their special day. Amelia was a GORGEOUS bride and was so organized! She chose a beautiful fall theme that was carried out wonderfully in the reception decor at The Stables. Amelia and Matt had their families involved in every step of the wedding and it lent such a heartfelt feel to the whole day. Her father prayed over the couple before giving her away and her mother and aunts spent the afternoon putting the final touches on the decor at The Stables for the reception. We wish you nothing but the best Matt and Amelia!!

Here are a few of our favorite pictures we snapped throughout the day:

 This is just moments after seeing each other for the first time. They were both so excited and yet so calm! 

 The whole day was such a reflection of their personal flare...we loved Amelia's headpiece and Matt's spiffy hat! 

Absolutely breathtaking!

 Praying before the ceremony.

Amelia had such a contagious laugh. It's no wonder why Matt was so excited to spend the rest of his life with her!  

The rain did get the best of us for a little bit, but underneath the covered front doors of the bridal suite were a great place to get some pictures outside.  

Amelia's dress was a gorgeous creamy satin that had rows of pearls and beads on the train and bodice. 

It goes without saying why Matt couldn't keep his eyes off of her! 

Amelia and Matt chose to have a harpist play for their wedding and it turned out wonderfully. It was the perfect touch to the simple, yet elegant ceremony.  

The couple recited their vows, exchanged their rings, and sealed it with a kiss all to be followed by a closing prayer for their marriage. It is always so encouraging to see a couple get married who understands the covenant of marriage! We'll be praying for you too!

Then it was time to CELEBRATE!!  

 We loved the idea of a big kids' table!! It was complete with candy and favors for the kids!

  

Guests enjoyed a dinner of pork tenderloin, seasoned chicken, vegetables, and more. It's always a delicious meal when it's at The Stables!

The amazing centerpieces added the perfect touch of fall to the evening.  

Another neat detail were the favors Amelia and Matt chose. They had guests pick out a tree to plant in their honor. What a way to give back! 

Not that Matt wasn't already having a great day, but the NBA lockout ended on his wedding day!!! He was so excited! Go Heat! 

Look at those flowing leaves, how beautiful and how delicious!!

The happy couple ate their meal at the sweetheart's table right by the fireplace. How romantic! 

Congratulations again Matt and Amelia! May God continually bless your marriage!