Leading into the month of March, Nicole was already nervous. The almanac called for rain. But would you know that a parting of the waters was soon to take place. Just a few days before their ceremony the report changed, calling for rain the day before and the day after, but zero percent chance the day of! And what a beautiful day it was. Just as radiant as the bride.
I met with both Mark Davis and Nicole Campbell at our studio last October, a visit prompted from an earlier bridal show. OK, Mark actually attended the second meeting, but he came prepared! Nicole brought Adrienne Wilson Barnes of Beyond Imagination Wedding & Event Planning, Inc. on board as her planner and was well underway with the details of her wedding day. You have to love a client who knows what they want, and Nicole is definitely that client. Mark, the laid back yet supportive fiancee surprised me: we’re both North Carolina State Alums! Yes Carolina fans, that Mark Davis, from ’92. He was shooting three’s like layups! OK, I digress 
Mark & Nicole decided on the Sutherland in Wake Forest, NC for their ceremony & reception location. When you peel off HWY 1 into this secluded estate, you are taken back in time to old southern North Carolina. The place is beautiful, complete with the Settler’s House to keep the groom & party secluded from the bride & party. Nicole also chose Chef Vaughn who I highly recommend. The food was delicious! Although I didn’t get a chance to meet the baker, I did make it a point to not only take the obligatory images of the cake, but I also made it a point to officially taste it in preparation for my blog post. Hey, I have a voice And tasting is believing. I’ve got scripture to back me up!
Venue: The Sutherland Estate & Gardens
Planner: Adrienne Wilson Barnes, Beyond Imagination Wedding & Event Planning, Inc.
Caterer: Chef Vaughn, Urbana Catering
Cake: The Cup Cake Shoppe
Florist: Purple Poppy Florist
Photography by: IHI Photography
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