A Timeless and Sophisticated Wedding at Charlotte City Club in Charlotte, North Carolina

Kelly Short (26 and in finance) connected with Justin Parnell (26 and in healthcare) on eHarmony.com and they quickly began dating after exchanging a few emails. It was love at first sight and Justin caught Kelly completely of guard when he proposed six months later. "After leaving the office early to pick up a cake for the surprise birthday party I was throwing Justin, I came home to an even bigger surprise—a trail of love notes finally leading me to Justin who was on one knee with a ring," says Kelly. "His surprise birthday party also turned out to be a surprise engagement party!" After the shock wore off, the couple planned a traditional ceremony at St. Patrick's Cathedral followed by an elegant affair at Charlotte City Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. In order to achieve a romantic and timeless feel, the couple anchored their blush and ivory with black accents. Tall peony and gardenia arrangements filled the indoor celebration and lent an air of timeless elegance."We actually skipped our cocktail hour to indulge in some one-on-one time and partake in a wonderful meal before we rejoined our guests," says Kelly. "It was the best decision we made!"