We love working with the staff
out at Autumn Creek Vineyards. They
really have become a second home for us and our couples. We had the opportunity to start working with
Kaitlyn and Janine pretty soon after they booked with Jodi and the
Vineyard.
During our first meeting we
quickly discovered that Jodi was the only vendor they had booked and were going
to need a little guidance in the planning portion. We quickly created a budget and started
researching for a great group of team players for their wedding day. Once we had the team in place it was time to
work on the details. For us, this is our
favorite part!
From the moment of their
rehearsal started you could tell this was a couple that was surrounded by love
and support. We were so touched and
honored to be a part of their special day and be welcomed into their family
with open arms as if we had known them for years.
Unfortunately, all of hard
planning went out the window with an unexpected guest RSVP’d the week prior to
the wedding. Hurricane Matthew had a
direct path to NC and we knew our plans were forever going to change day to
day. We moved all of the beautiful
design and ideas inside, created ways for them to possibly still get married
outside on the wrap around porch and worked with flexible vendors to be
prepared for anything the day might throw at us. We were ready!
However, when it rains it pours
but our team reacted like champs. Even
when the rented van was parked in a muddy area the night of the rehearsal and
ended up getting stuck and not able to pick up guests back at the hotel, our
team members took their personal vehicles to go and pick up friends and family
stranded back at the hotel. Once
everyone was there…the party didn’t stop until closing time.
The winds and rain moved the wedding from the porch to inside but if was as if it was always planned that way. The wine flowed, the food was excellent and
the entertainment had the dance floor rocking all night long. Sometimes the best situations are created
from obstacles that require us to think quick on our feet, showcase our team proactive and reactive plans and allow us to
appreciate that we are all there for one reason…to watch two beautiful people
say I do and to celebrate their love.
Everything else falls out of focus when you only have the couple to
focus on. 
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McCardell Photography check out their blog for more photos! (all photos in our blog)
