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Glimpses into recent weddings in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Pantone’s Color of the Year – Perfect for your Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding

Pantone just announced Emerald as their color of the year for 2012. I’m still in love with the 2012 pick: Tangerine Tango but the Emerald is a nice continuation of  the jewel tones that were popular last year. Emerald would definitely be jaw dropping for a Fall wedding in the NC Mountains. The contrast of […]

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New Inventory from Miss Match Rentals in Boone, NC

Check it out High Country Brides. Miss Match Rentals now has a set of 20 blue ball jars for rent. I have a feeling these will go quick so reserve them for your NC Mountain Wedding now! nc mountain diy wedding decor miss match rentals in boone nc rustic chic high country nc wedding ideas hello@wholeshebangevents.com

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Laura and Clay’s High Country Wedding at the Camp at Eseeola in Linville, NC

Wonderful Rustic Elegant wedding at the Camp at Eseeola in Linville NC. Laura and Clay were blessed with the most beautiful weather that I have seen all season for their big day. Janna Avery from Callista designs and the rest of the Eseeola staff do an amazing job setting the scene and making the décor […]

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Simple NC Mountain Flower Arrangements

Don’t have a large floral budget for your wedding and have a few helpful crafty friends???? Shady Grove Gardens in Zionville right outside of Boone is just what the Doctor ordered. You can purchase buckets of local seasonal flowers and then make your own flower arrangements. If you need a little extra help with bouquets and boutonnieres, […]

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Steph and Savva’s Boone NC Engagement Shoot with Julia Wade Photography

So excited about Stephanie and Savva’s upcoming July Wedding at the ASU Solarium in Boone, NC. The couple recently graduated from Appalachian State so picking the Solarium on campus as a venue was a no brainer. Julia Wade took these gorgeous engagement pictures and I am thrilled to be working with her again this season! Technorati Tags: […]

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White Fence Farm – The High Country’s Newest Wedding Venue

I am seriously excited that we have a such a gorgeous new farm wedding venue in the mountains of the High Country. 2013 Brides who want a laid back, country mountain wedding should take a look at White Fence Farm . Owners Denise and Fulton Lovin were kind enough to show me around and write […]

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Guest Blog Post by Boone’s one and only Miss Match Rentals!!!

Hi Friends. Today we have Andi Gelsthorpe sharing a little about her amazing rental company located in the Boone  area of the North Carolina High Country. Andi and her husband started Miss Match Rentals a few years back and have “hit the nail on the head” by filling a much needed niche for our North […]

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Mountain Margarita Tutorial for a Tasty Wedding Signature Drink

The Whole Shebang traveled down to the North Carolina Coast this weekend for a gorgeous wedding on the waterfront of Southport, NC. I had the pleasure of working with my 3 little sisters and brother in law of Southport Catering. Thought I’d share a step by step Margarita recipe that we served for their cocktail […]

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Erin and Brad’s Swoonworthy Wedding at the Allandale Mansion in Kingsport Tennessee

I can without a doubt say that Mrs. Erin Hankins was my favorite bride of last season. It’s not just because her gorgeous wedding at the Allandale Mansion in Kingsport Tennessee was featured in this seasons Southern Living Weddings but also because she’s been one of my closest friends since I moved to the Blowing Rock, NC […]

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The Perfect Edition to you NC Mountain Wedding

 These days the possibilities are endless for creative ways to have fun with your wedding decor and make it your own. With tons of places to find inspiration like Wedding Blogs, Facebook and Pinterest it’s easy to get carried away. Cake toppers are a simple and easy way to make a bold statement and tie in your cake […]

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