katherine and michael | tie the knot | the duke mansion

I will be honest - I love the Duke Mansion. It's simplistic, Southern and just down right gorgeous. And as much as I looooove the Fall-- there is something so magical about the Duke while the gardens are in bloom.

Katherine and Michael's September Duke Mansion wedding was no exception. While these two call NYC home (notice the custom taxi cab treats) , they decided to get married in Charlotte, where Katherine grew up. Because it was a 'destination wedding' for many - they ended up taking advantage of their relatively smaller guest count of 65 attendees, and having an intimate dinner on the terrace- under market lights and stars.
Goes to prove that bigger isn't always better when it comes to wedding guest count.

Please enjoy some of my favorite images from Caroline Petters Photography, represented by Katie Osgood Photography.

Wedding planners rely on great vendors to pull everything together for a successful event. I am so thankful for this list of vendors for helping me do just that:

Venue: The Duke Mansion
Photography: Caroline Petters Photography, represented by Katie Osgood Photography
DJ: Split Second Sound
Florist: The Bloom Room
Rentals: Party Reflections
Lighting: Wink Lighting
Cake: Wow Factor Cakes
Paper Goods: Pink Toast Ink
Calligraphy:  Two Delighted
Hair and Makeup: Be Pretty Lindsey Regan Thorne
Custom Cookies: Sugar Bomb Sweets by Alice

Katherine and Michael- thank you for trusting me with your vision (from NYC) and allowing me to be a part of your day!

with love,
Anne