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A WinMock at Kinderton Wedding in Bermuda Run, North Carolina

Working with a color palette of midnight blue, golden yellow and pops of pink in a barn-meets-loft venue, Ryan and Matthew had a country-prep wedding

Working with a color palette of midnight blue, golden yellow and pops of pink in a barn-meets-loft venue, Ryan and Matthew had a country-prep wedding that was perfect for late summer in North Carolina.

Simple boutonnieres of peach roses were tied together with a navy ribbon.
The bride wore ivory satin peep toe heels with a rosette detail on the toe.
The bride chose a strapless Alvina Valenta gown with and ivory lace overlay and sweetheart neckline. She added a satin belt with crystal beading for a bit of bling.
The couple danced to “I Wanna Dance With You” by George Strait, who Ryan wanted to be a back-up singer for while growing up! “We always found ourselves singing this song and dancing to it when it was just the two of us,” she says.
Cocktail length navy dresses in the same color and fabric but different styles looked cohesive but allowed the bridesmaids to feel comfortable.
Even the signature cocktails and straws matched the wedding’s navy and gold color palette.
Each table number was painted gold. Other decorations on the table included floating candles in different sized vases.
Ryan and Matthew kept the place settings simple and elegant with dramatic, high centerpieces.
Pink flowers, navy ribbon on each tier and white polka dot frosting made the five-tier white cake look preppy and polished.
Jars of honey tied with navy and yellow ribbon that said “Sweeter Than Honey” were the favors.
The simple white and navy invitations with yellow patterned envelope liner were the inspiration for the rest of Ryan and Matthew’s wedding stationery.
During cocktail hour, his and hers signature drinks were served along with watermelon lemonade.
Both long banquet tables and round tables were covered in navy tablecloths. The tables were spread out to make room for a dance floor in the middle of the loft.
Ryan & Matthew chose the Winmock at Kinderton for their wedding because it allowed them to have both an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception.
The bride carried a bouquet filled with yellow billy balls and light pink dahlias and garden roses.
The escort cards looked simple, and they popped when displayed on a gold tablecloth.
The groomsmen all wore gray suits with a navy, yellow and silver striped tie of their choice.