raleigh, north carolina

Southern Wedding at Merrimon-Wynne

Sarah Ann & Blake

Photography by graham terhune | the merrimon-wynne house

This blushing southern belle and dashing gent are the real deal. For as long as she can remember, Sarah Ann dreamt of a wedding day designed with all of her favorite things: buffalo check, gingham, and stripe patterns, classic monogram artwork, pink peonies, a blend of Carolina and Texas BBQ, and her mother's personal collection of antique chinoiserie. What a fun project!!

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Blake loves blackberries, so we worked with Sarah Ann to surprise him by including them in a few special places, including her bouquet and his boutonnière.

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Every single piece of blue and white porcelain belonged to Sarah Ann and her mother. For years they curated this special collection of antiques, knowing they would someday be used for the wedding. It was so meaningful to include these pieces throughout the reception space.

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what people said:

So many folks have said that it was "the most beautiful wedding” they’d ever been to, that “it was like being in a fairy tale,” and that it was the “epitome of Southern charm.” With all humility, I really don’t believe they’re biased. It was a dream come true and the loveliest beginning to our marriage. Thank you, thank you, thank you for loving us so well throughout this season!

— Sarah Ann & Blake