charlotte wedding magazine {published} derby-inspired

Last year {almost to the date}, I contacted Aleigh, the editor at Charlotte Wedding Magazine, with an idea...a derby-inspired wedding shoot. Knowing that the magazine had already gone to print on their Spring issue- this idea would take a year to come to fruition. And I could not be happier with the outcome!

Fast forward a year later, with the 139th annual Kentucky Derby tomorrow, I thought what better time to share some of my favorite shots from the derby-inspired shoot.

Here is where the inspiration started...

 And here is the real deal...

Of course, if you have a chance to pick up the Spring/Summer 2013 issue of Charlotte Wedding Magazine-- please do so! You will be able to see our 12-page spread in high-gloss {as it was intended!}

As well, please take a moment to check out the 'behind the scenes' footage of the inspiration shoot, shot by Logan Cyrus at Charlotte Wedding Magazine.



And lastly, thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the amazing vendors below who worked along with me to make this one rockin' inspiration shoot.

Venue: Johnson Carriage House and Meadows
Photography: Anna Naphtali Photography and Creative Living
Floral: New Creation Flower Company
Cake: Got What It Cakes
Rentals: Party Reflections
Vintage Rentals: Old South Vintage Rentals
Stationery: Olive Paper
Catering: Plate Perfect Catering

with love.
Anne

favor me events {a look at 2012}

Happy New Year from Favor Me Events! 2012 has been an amazing year- so let's recap!

This year, I had no shortage of amazing weddings and clients. I am thankful for not only great clients, but local vendors who continue to trust in my work and offer friendship both personally and professionally. Here's just a few weddings from this year...

I also can not forget to mention the huge opportunity that I was given this year to plan one of the delegate events for the Democratic National Convention. What an honor! Not going to lie-- it was a ton of work and at times, just plain tough-- but I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.

This was also a banner year for media coverage {mostly thanks to the DNC}. 

Favor Me Events was covered in Biz Bash, The Charlotte Observer, Fox News Charlotte, Charlotte Wedding, Charlotte Business Journal and WCNC (NBC Charlotte) just to name a few.  

Personally, my husband Steve and I celebrated our third anniversary, bought our first home together {where I was finally given space for a home studio!} and our little furry boy Benny turned one!

Looking ahead for 2013- I am beyond excited for what the new year has to bring. The weddings are rolling in and filling up the calendar as well as a new project is underway with Inspire Design Studio for a new magazine. Check out the sneak peek here. 

Lastly, thank you to all past and present clients as well as vendors for making Favor Me Events a continued success! Here's to 2013! 

with love.

Anne

fox news charlotte {press}

For anyone that knows me, they know that journalism was {and will always be} my first passion. I went to school for journalism and always thought that I would be anchoring for The Today Show.

Clearly-- that never happened!

So, when Jenna Caiazzo, anchor at Fox News Charlotte reached out to me in regards to an interview on diverse couples in Charlotte- I said, "heck ya!" I reached out to one my favorite former clients, Robin {who you may remember from here}, to help me with the interview. She did a great job!!

For the full interview, please see below.

Jenna, our Summer intern took some behind-the-scenes shots {while acting as wrangler for Benny}...so, please enjoy!

with love.

Anne

charlotte wedding magazine {published}

It has been nothing less than insane over at Favor Me Events...but all good things happening. Stay tuned for some exciting news very, very soon!

I finally got my hands on the Spring/Summer 2012 Charlotte Wedding and I am happy to say that my lavender martini made the cocktail cut!

If you haven't already picked up the latest issue-- do so! Lots of great stories/inspiration this edition.

with love.
Anne

lauren and jeff {published} elizabeth anne designs

Happy almost weekend!

What a great day to wrap up a week than to be published!

Please check out Lauren and Jeff's wedding on Elizabeth Anne Designs Blog!

with love.
Anne

featured {completely unveiled}

We at Favor Me Events are wrapping up the week on a high note and wanted to share!

SO, SO, SO excited to say that Completely Unveiled Blog {by Weddings Unveiled} has featured our recent inspiration to reality session!

It was a cool day in March when photographer, Tara Mauldin and I headed to Carrigan Farms in Mooresville for this "Rustic Valentine" shoot. And what a labor of love it was as we both rocked it out for hours in the brisk mountain air.

A HUGE thank you to all of the vendors that brought this shoot together so beautifully.


Photography: Tara Mauldin Photography
Florals: Lily Greenthumb's Floral Artistry
Cake Pops: Wow Factor Cake Design
Stationery: SCM Design
Linens/Chair Rentals: Party Reflections
Location: Carrigan Farms


Click here for the full story!  

Stay tuned -- more photos from the shoot will be up shortly on both the blog and website!

with love.
Anne

bethany and caleb {once wed} part two

As promised, I am sharing with you the second shoot of Bethany and Caleb's Once Wed photography session with Jose Villa, styled by Joy Thigpen.

These two wasted no time once getting engaged in March to start planning their wedding for a little over two months later. Yes, you heard correctly...two months!

Over this Memorial Day weekend, Bethany and Caleb will say their vows in front of their family and friends on the island at Freedom Park in Charlotte. Bethany, a lover of all things Anthropologie has given a baking theme to their wedding- with all sorts of sweet {yes, pun intended} handmade items.

Going with their whimsical theme, Bethany and Caleb have chosen to serve breakfast for dinner that day. Pancakes, waffles and delicious fruit. Nothin' sweeter than that...{unless you want to count the following photos by Jose...}

So looking forward to your wedding day, Bethany and Caleb!

with love.
Anne

bethany and caleb {once wed}

Meet FME couple, Bethany and Caleb.

Oh, goodness....where to begin? Alright, well let's just jump right in to their story...

Bethany and Caleb had been courting long distance when she entered them in to a Once Wed photography session contest. Between their insanely good looks and prayers, they won and were whisked away to Los Angeles where they were styled by Joy Thigpen {ekk!} and photographed by Jose Villa {double ekk!}

Bethany describes the moment of getting ready for the shoot as bittersweet. There she was with her adoring boyfriend, in a beautiful wedding gown, in a gorgeous setting- but it was all pretend. Or so she thought...

During one of the last shoots of the day, Caleb handed Bethany a letter {that she assumed was a prop for the shoot}. As she began to read the note, Caleb dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him- all while Jose snapped away!

In case you were wondering, Bethany said "YES"...

Stay tuned for Jose's second shoot of Bethany and Caleb as well as the sweet details for their upcoming Freedom Park wedding.

with love.

Anne