The Merrimon-Wynne Wedding Venue in downtown Raleigh
In the heart of downtown Raleigh, you will find a magically Southern home in the midst of the charming historic Oakwood neighborhood. The Merrimon-Wynne House is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in North Carolina.
Built in the late 1800s, The Merrimon-Wynne House has been restored to become a perfect venue for a modern bride while keeping the charm of its history well intact. Every room of the house, as well as the perfectly groomed lawns, is simply picturesque for your wedding ceremony, reception and wedding portraits.
Grey Midi Bridesmaids Dresses at Merrimon-Wynne Wedding
To go with the couple’s color scheme for their Merrimon-Wynne wedding, the bridesmaids wore modern midi length grey gowns – paired with orange, white and leafy bouquets. The groomsmen were dressed in sharp dark blue suits with grey matching ties to bring in the wedding theme.
North Raleigh United Methodist Church Wedding Ceremony
The couple exchanged vows at the North Raleigh United Methodist Church. Beautiful stained glass windows stood above the couple’s ceremony with wooden beam ceilings. The church is perfectly charming for a wedding ceremony.
A Southern Soiree – Raleigh Wedding Planner Extraordinaire
A Southern Soiree’s motto is “planning a wedding should be fun and as stress-free as possible.” That is why they are extremely detail oriented in event planning, so you don’t have to be. A Southern Soiree makes wedding planning a fun experience so when you get to the wedding day, there is zero stress to be had. They are known as one of the top wedding planners in our Raleigh-Durham region.
“Megan Gillikin from A Southern Soiree was unbelievable! She made everything fun and easy, kept us on task, and gave us great ideas to help make the wedding feel personal and beautiful. She steered us in the right direction every step of the way and was critical to getting everything planned, ordered and set up,” shared Becca.
Reception at Merrimon-Wynne Carriage House with Catering by Rocky Top Catering
The Merrimon-Wynne House has a carriage house in the back of the property that is absolutely perfect for your dream ceremony. Becca and Pat’s reception had a mix of dark wooden long tables and linen covered circular tables – all dressed in bountiful white, peach and pink flower arrangements. To top it all off, Rocky Top Catering created a delicious meal for the couple’s guests to enjoy.
Donut Wall Display at Merrimon-Wynne Wedding
Since Becca and Pat had begun dating, Pat was never able to pass a donut shop without asking if anyone wants a “quick donut?” In an effort to make the reception a little more personal, Becca and her dad built a donut wall as a surprise for Pat, complete with “Quick Donut?” painted on top and covered in Duck Donuts with various custom icings to match the colors of the wedding.
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