Kathleen & Eric’s Vintage Wonderland at Brasstown Valley Resort
For Kathleen and Eric’s first date, the two visited a vintage bookstore. They hit it off and proceeded to extend the date a whole 10 hours. As a nod to their first date — Kathleen wanted her wedding to be a vintage wonderland. Such vintage details included her vintage engagement ring, her mom’s perfume bottle, a retro updo, timeless pearl jewelry and even the flower girl — her grandmother!
The couple initially chose their venue, Brasstown Valley Resort, because they desired an outside wedding with a mountain view as their backdrop. But as Mother Nature had other plans, rain forced them to pivot to the venue’s indoor space. The bride was sad about this in the beginning, but their stellar events team put her at ease. The couple stated their vows before a stately stone fireplace which, adorned in white and pale pink roses, baby’s breath and greenery, was just as lovely. Despite the scattered showers, the couple was still able to snag some photo opportunities against the Blue Ridge mountain town atmosphere they so loved.
Just as Kathleen ensured vintage details were woven throughout, Eric’s Naval career was incorporated with details like a submarine groom’s cake, using his officer’s saber to cut the cake and the prominence of his U.S. Naval Academy ring. The couple’s wedding date was important to them, as Eric would be deployed soon after. They were glad to have the wedding of their dreams and their honeymoon at Four Seasons Vail before he deployed in the fall.
From their own wedding monogram to a vintage typewriter guestbook, Kathleen and Eric’s celebration was timeless, classic and a show of Southern elegance.
VENDOR LIST
PHOTOGRAPHER: Glorianna Chan, Glorious Moments Photography
VENUE: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
FLORAL & DÉCOR: Miss Milly’s Event Rental & Design
EVENT PLANNER: Events by Sofia
BRIDE’S GOWN: Mary’s Designer Bridal Boutique
JEWELRY: Zachary’s Jewelers
GROOM’S FORMALWEAR: United States Navy Officer’s Dinner Dress
BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES: Revelry
HAIR & MAKEUP: Vigilante Makeup + Hair Artistry
STATIONERY: Minted
CATERING: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
CAKE: Zell’s Cottage Bakery
ENTERTAINMENT: Emerald Empire Band
PHOTO BOOTH: G-Booth from Glorianna Chan, Glorious Moments Photography
FAVORS: Mercier Orchards
