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

Catherine and Conner’s Sunny Fall Wedding in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Catherine & Conner’s wedding at Blowing Rock Country Club can be summed up in one word, joy! Every moment from their first look to their color palette to their dance party was filled with joy from start to finish. We caught up with Catherine and Conner to hear all about their wedding in Blowing Rock, […]

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The Whole Shebang’s Guide to Hosting a Black-Tie Wedding

Choosing the attire for your wedding is an essential decision to make as you begin wedding planning. The attire not only determines what your guests will wear but also the overall feel of your wedding celebration. So, what does hosting a black-tie wedding really entail? It is more than just a wedding dress code! A […]

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Two grooms walking through a field in the blue ridge mountains.

Sneak Peeks from Adam & Brian’s Wedding at White Crow in Banner Elk, NC

We are thrilled to share a blog post about Brian & Adam’s wedding day at White Crow in Banner Elk. We decided we couldn’t wait for the full gallery to be ready, so we’re sharing some sneak peeks we received from their day! From start to finish, Adam & Brian’s wedding day was what wedding […]

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Your Step by Step Guide to Being Engaged [Part 1: Booking Vendors]

Photo by Julia Wade Photography Yay! You’re engaged. This is such an exciting time for you as a couple and we highly encourage you to take a beat and celebrate with each other and those closest to you before jumping into planning. Whenever you are ready, we are here to help! In this series on […]

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Lily and Reid’s Wedding at White Crow in Banner Elk, NC

Lily & Reid’s Wedding at White Crow Wedding and Event Venue in Banner Elk, North Carolina took place on June 3rd, 2023. The Whole Shebang was honored to be a part of their day as their wedding planning team and we are thrilled to share all about their story and wedding celebration. Their Story: Lily […]

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Laura and Hill’s Wedding at Gideon Ridge Inn and Blowing Rock Country Club

Laura and Hill’s wedding in June of 2022 was filled with special connections, intentional details, and family moments that will last a lifetime. The Whole Shebang was honored to be a part of their celebrations as we previously coordinated Laura’s sister, Taylor’s wedding at Gideon Ridge Inn in 2018 [featured on the blog at the […]

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The Best Month[s] To Get Married in the High Country [NC Mountains]

Choosing when to get married can be a difficult decision, but it is an important one as this decision can have a strong impact on your day as a whole. There are many reasons to choose specific wedding dates such as sentimental ties, venue availability, travel, and more, but in this post, we will explore […]

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Ashlynn and Michael’s Wedding at Overlook Barn

Flightless bird photography Ashlynn and Michael win the prize for longest postponement. Ashlynn, like so many, got engaged and started planning her wedding in 2020. Her wedding was postponed twice, not because of Covid, but because Michael was stationed overseas. 786 days from when they first got engaged, Ashlynn and Michael tied the knot. So […]

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Maggie and Michael at Grandfather Golf and Country Club

Maggie and Michael’s wedding was our largest wedding of the 2022 season. Maggie, Michael and their Mom’s left no detail unattended to when planning their weekend getaway for their friends and family. From the bridesmaids hike to groomsmen golf tournament, elaborate rehearsal dinner at Linville Ridge Country Club, rocking welcome party at the Beach Pavilion […]

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Hannah and Charlie’s Wedding at Hemlock Barn in the NC Mountains

For so many of our couples, the High Country of North Carolina is a destination. I would say that at least 80% of our clients and their guests come to the mountains from out of town. That’s why it’s so special when we get to plan weddings for our friends and neighbors. Boonetown story + […]

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