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Boho Fall Wedding at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Raleigh

Published August 23, 2017

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Updated April 8, 2020

Bride and Groom say i do and have their first kiss under burgundy floral arbor by Meristem Floral in Raleigh at The Umstead, Connection

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Amanda & Matt’s Boho Fall Wedding at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Raleigh

Amanda and Matt dreamt of a nature filled wedding in Raleigh, NC and their wedding planner, A Southern Soiree, helped their vision become a reality. Their wedding was a boho fall wedding at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Raleigh, NC. The beautiful wooded grounds served as the most stunning backdrop to their bohemian burgundy floral displays.

Stunning Floral Outdoorsy wedding with burgundy flowers in the woods of The Umstead in Raleigh, Connection

Wedding Ceremony on the Lawn at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

For those couples who are dreaming of a nature filled wedding ceremony for their special day, The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Raleigh, NC is the perfect outdoorsy venue location. Their wedding lawn offers a backdrop of natural elegancy with beautiful lush trees and a shimmering three-acre lake directly adjacent to their spacious ceremony lawn. With all the lustrous greenery that surrounds the property, couples and their guests will feel as though they are at a nature retreat. This lends itself perfectly to an upscale boho wedding affair!

Floral Wedding Invitation Suite by White Willow Paper Company, Connection
WEDDING PLANNER A Southern Soiree

Amanda, the bride, wanted their wedding day to be filled with gorgeous burgundy florals throughout the ceremony and reception site. The outdoorsy bohemian vibe of the luxurious blooms and greenery that were put together for the occasion perfectly accented the gorgeous outdoor areas at The Umstead Hotel and Spa. The couple enlisted the help of Raleigh wedding planning and design team, A Southern Soiree, who built on the natural elements of the venue, mixing its plentiful greenery and with the burgundy accents of the florals.

Bride in lace rue de seine gown with her Bridesmaids in Floral gowns from Reformation at Outdoorsy Wedding at The Umstead in Raleigh NC, Connection

A custom floral and tree arbor looked stunning on the ceremony site on lawn at The Umstead Hotel and Spa. The tree bark, floral and greenery leaves of the arbor seamlessly blended with the tree backdrop for the outdoor wedding ceremony. The arbor framed the gorgeous water fountain centered in the sparkling lake that serves as a wedding backdrop. The wooded area and lake perfectly encapsulates the spirit of nature and creates an stunning outdoorsy chic wedding location for a boho bride, like Amanda.

Bride and Groom say i do and have their first kiss under burgundy floral arbor by Meristem Floral in Raleigh at The Umstead, Connection
Bride and Groom at their outdoorsy wedding in the woods of The Umstead in Raleigh, Connection

Fall Floral Ballroom Wedding Reception at The Umstead Hotel and Spa

After they said “I do,” the couple celebrated their wedding with family and friends in the spacious ballroom at The Umstead Hotel and Spa. With soaring ceilings and a gorgeous terrace area that accompanies the ballroom, this is one of the most coveted wedding venues in the Raleigh area. One of the only 5 star properties in NC, the Umstead is also revered for its outstanding service during special events.

Going off the boho wedding theme, the tablescapes of the wedding reception were filled with custom wood carving name place cards, wooden charger plates, and fall floral decor expertly paired by A Southern Soiree.

 

 

Custom wood carved names for place cards at Outdoorsy Wedding at The Umstead in Raleigh NC, Connection
Grand Exit for couple under love balloon and confetti at wedding at The Umstead in Raleigh, Connection

Thank you to our Heart of NC Weddings Magazine Preferred Vendors who were a part of Amanda and Matt’s special day: A Southern Soiree & The Umstead Hotel and Spa.

Check out our this featured wedding where the bride used The Umstead Hotel and Spa as a preparation venue for first look photographs!

 

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