Wedding Resources

BAKERIES

Edible Art
www.edibleartbakery.com
Bobby Reynolds (919) 856-0604 3801
Hillsborough Street Suite 405
Raleigh, NC 27607

Cinda's Creative Cakes
www.cindascreativecakes.com
(919) 303-1151
* The Cary Chapel and Gardens Brides receive 10% off!

BRIDAL WEAR/FORMAL WEAR

A Bridal World
www.abridalworld.com
(919)872-3276
* The Cary Chapel and Gardens Brides receive 10% off!

Savvi Formalwear
Denise Maeyaert
www.triangletuxedos.com
Raleigh- Pleasant Valley Promenade- 6212 Glenwood Ave.
   (919) 783-8911 (3 doors down from Marshalls)
Cary- Crossroads Plaza, 238 Crossroads Blvd. 27511
   (919) 851-1633 (directly next to Steinmart)
* $250.00 off toward tuxedo purchase or rental.

FLORISTS

Brides and Bouquets
www.brides-and-bouquets.com
Joy Justice
(919) 465-1820

Strother Floral Gallery
Brandyn Strother
407 East Chatum Street
Cary, NC 27513
            Since 1962, Strother Floral Gallery has served the Triangle area as well as guests from around the world. We have been featured in House and Garden, Town & Country, Bride Magazine and numerous industry publications. Our aim is to make a couples' wedding day as perfect and special as possible. Each wedding is designed to portray the bride's personality; therefore each wedding will be different Brandyn P. Strother.
                         
*Prices: $10-$15 for Boutonnieres
             $15-25 for Corsages
             $65 & up for Bouquets
             Labor is 35% of pricing

Harris Teeter (Apex)
Leisa Franklin - Manager
(919)362-3782

*A floral basic package for Bridal Party and Parents/Grandparents solely depends on types of flowers used and also the size of the bridal party
Example:
      Bootineres                             $6.99
      Corsages                               $11.99
      Bridesmaids  (Hand Tied)      $29-$39
      Bridal Bouquet  (Hand tied)   $49-$59                         

Wild Bloom Flowers
Stephanie Coakley
2005 Ironsides Lane
Apex, NC 27523
(919) 367-8848
www.wildbloomflowers.com

BEAUTY AND HAIR

Hair Color Experts
Michele
105 Maynard Crossing
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 388-9600

Studio 180 Salon
Anna Smith
210 High House Rd. Suite 101
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 851-2811
www.studio180salon.com

DANCE LESSONS

Testimony Productions
Debra Brown
(919)494-1040
Alandeb94@yahoo.com
$60 dollars for one hour session
Recommends 3-5 lessons at least 3 months prior to wedding date

Arthur Murray Dance Studio
2733 Capital Blvd. Raleigh,
NC 27604
(919) 872-8900
dance@arthurmurray-raleigh.com
www.ArthurMurray-Raleigh.com

WEDDING PLANNER

“Something Old, Something New…”
Terry T. Martin
Wedding Planner/ Consultant
(919) 557-7744 office
Somethingold_somethingnew@earthlink.net
www.sosn-weddings.com
Helps plan bachelor/ bachelorette parties, receptions, honeymoons, any wedding consulting, etc.

MUSICIANS

A Touch of Brass
Chris Peffley
(919) 234 3840
peffley@hotmail.com

A Touch of Brass provides beautiful and festive brass music for weddings and receptions.  This five-piece musical group has enhanced many weddings with favorites including Wagner's Bridal Chorus (Processional - Here Comes the Bride), Mouret's Rondeau (Processional - Masterpiece Theatre Theme), Mendelssohn's Wedding March (Recessional), Handel's Allegro Maestoso from the Water Music Suite, and One Hand/One Heart (Prelude from West Side Story). 

Lighter reception music can include favorites like Love Is Here To Stay, Love Walked In, Someone to Watch Over me, Ellington's Satin Doll, Tribute to Sinatra, You Made Me Love You, and Oh You Beautiful Doll. 

*Fees typically run from $300 to $600 depending upon the length of the
Wedding service and whether reception music is desired. 

WHITE BIRDS RELEASES

Angles Above Dove Releases
Paul and Beth Lucas
(919) 468-1049
901 NW Maynard
Cary, NC 27513

Package A $150 This package offers 2 white doves set free from a white heart shaped release basket on a stand. You will simply pull open the front of the basket and let the doves fly. Upon Request you may release the two doves by hand.
Package B $190 This package offers 5 white doves set free from a white release basket. You will pull open the front of the basket and let he doves fly.
Package C $225 This is a combination package offering a total of 7 white doves.  A member of our team will release 5 of the doves from a white release box while you release two doves by hand or out of a heart shaped basket.
Package D $275 This package offers 10 white doves set free from a white release case. A member of our team will release the doves. Additional request can be accommodated based on availability of birds at the time reservations are confirmed.
*All reservations require a 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due 1 month prior to your special occasion. Should you have any questions about our packages just send an email at whitewingsabove@hotmail.com.

GUEST ACCOMODATIONS

Courtyard Marriott
102 Edinburgh Dr.
Cary, NC 27511
Jackie Kershis
(919) 481-9666

Residence Inn Marriott
2900 Regency Pkwy.
Cary, NC 27511
Carol Henson
(919) 467-4080
*Guests of The Cary Chapel and Gardens Brides, receive group rates starting at $69.00 a night for 10 or more rooms.

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
421 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Dawn Gardner
(919)834-9900

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cary
Cynthia Ferguson
Area Director of Sales
5630 Dillard Drive
Cary, NC  27511
(919) 851-1220

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cary
Lisa Alfonso
Sales & Catering Coordinator
100 MacAlyson  Court
Cary, NC 27511
(919)467-4444
lalfonso@ahmco.net
* Wedding rates starting at $79.00 a night for studio style, $89.00 for one bedroom suite and $135.00 a night for two bedroom suite (can sleep up to 8).

GIFT REGISTRY

Crabtree Valley Hudson Belk
www.belk.com
(919) 782-7010

Dillard’s
Barbara Handl
(919) 469-1611 ext. 5739
www.dillards.com

STATIONARY

Necessary Notes
Nell Hall - 387-9506 or 454-8994 cell
Ann Reece 303-5058 or 961-8864 cell
2054-218 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary, North Carolina 27511
www.necessarynotes.com

Necessary Notes will personalize, customize and hand write your thank you notes in a prompt and fashionable manner, and you don't have to lift a finger.

RECEPTION SITES

Cary Chapel and Gardens
(919) 854-9543
1150 Southwest Maynard
Cary, NC 27513
info@carychapelandgardens.com

Prestonwood Country Club
Joey Nortridge
Special Events Manager
(919) 465-4829
300 Prestonwood Parkway
Cary, NC 27513
jnortridge@prestonwoodcc.com

Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport
4810 Old Page Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Kelli Barnhart
(919)941-4848

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
4500 Marriott Drive
Raleigh, NC 27612
Julie Lee
(919) 571-5304 or
Stephanie McLane
(919) 785-5089

Page Walker Arts & History Center
Theresa Dolan
(919) 460-4963
theresa.dolan@townofcary.org
119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC 27513
*Located 1.9 miles away from The Cary Chapel and Gardens.

First Floor has attached kitchen and courtyard. Holds 99 guests standing and 50 guests seated. Tables and Chairs are included. Catering must be provided by outside facilities.

Friday-Sunday
Cary residents - $70 dollars an hour (can book up to a year in adv.)
Non residents - $105 dollars an hour (can book up to six months in adv.)
*$250 dollar security deposit is mandatory for every event.
*$25 dollar service charge for distribution of alcohol

Monday-Thursday
Cary residents - $50 dollars an hour (can book up to a year in adv.)
Non residents – $75 dollars an hour (can book up to six months in adv.)
*$250 dollar security deposit is mandatory for every event.
*$25 dollar service charge for distribution of alcohol

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary
Lisa Alfonzo
(919) 467-4444
100 Macalyson Ct, Cary, 27511
*Located 5.6 miles away from The Cary Chapel and Gardens.

Thank you for choosing the Homewood Suites by Hilton of Cary, NC.
Following are directions to our property from I-40.

Follow I-40 to Exit 293A. 
At bottom of ramp, merge left onto US-1 S.
Follow US-1 S to Exit 98B. 
At bottom of exit, go through first stop light.
At second stop light, turn left onto Edinburgh Dr.
Turn left under covered bridge and follow road to our parking lot.

Canvasback Room (1640 sq ft) accommodates 90-100 people seated (rounds of 8) up to 175 people reception style, depending on dance floor, bar and buffet set up. Chairs, Tables, Linens and provided center pieces are included. Catering must be provided by outside facilities.

Homewood Suites also holds beautiful receptions or rehearsal dinners at their gorgeous outdoor patio location. This location can accommodate up to 125+ guests outside. An outdoor fireplace will light up the night as you celebrate with family and friends.

Friday- $900-$1500 *prices vary depending on date and # of guests
Saturday- $1750 *prices vary depending on date and # of guests
Sunday- $400-$900 *prices vary depending on date and # of guests
*Dance Floor $350
*Bartender is separate $45 dollars an hour with minimum of 3 hours.

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites
Susan Dumas
Sales & Catering Manager
(919) 851-1220
* Located 4.7 miles away from The Cary Chapel and Gardens

Ballroom sits 80 people banquet style without a dance floor and 50 people banquet style with a dance floor. Table, chairs and linens are included. A large range or catering is provided by Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites.

Weekends-
Ballroom rental-$500
Catering prices ranges vary
Additional fees for bar

One Eleven Place
Mary Rachel White
maryrachelw@rrar.com
(919) 654-5413
111 Realtors Way Cary, North Carolina 27513
* Located 5.2 miles from The Cary Chapel and Gardens

One Eleven Place offers an elegant 3,360 square foot Grand Ballroom that can accommodate 100-400 people and is extremely flexible in its use. Table and chairs are provided. Catering must be provided by outside facilities. Linens must be provided by caterers.

           Weekends - $1700

• Seats 250 people
• Dance Floor is $300
• Security deposit of $200            

• Seats 100 people
• Dance Floor is $300
• Security deposit of $200
  

TRANSPORTATION

Capital Style Luxury Transportation
Seth McKinney
(919) 460-1230
sethm@capitallimo.com
www.capitallimo.com

Triangle Carriage Company
(Horse drawn Carriage)
Shannon Clark
(919) 542-1100
www.trianglecarriage.com
Shannon@trianglecarriage.com
168 Luby Lane
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Absolute Elegance Limo
Chris Richardson
919 233-0500
Chris@absoluteelegancelimo.net
www.AbsoluteEleganceLimo.net

DISC JOCKEYS

Event Professionals by DJ America
Bj Austin PO Box
906 Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 542-9896
www.djamerica.com

CATERING

Savior Hospitality Caterer
Todd Mohr
(919) 468-0515
815 West Chatham Street
Cary, NC 27511

Premiere Catering
Mark Winston
(919) 363-5643
mark@premiere-catering.com
www.premiere-catering.com

Rocky Top Hospitality
Katherine White
Catering Director
919-829-3771
510 Glenwood Ave. Ste. 215
Raleigh, NC 27603
kathywhite@nc.rr.com


RENTALS

A Special Event
Andy Karras
(919) 832-5464
Fax: (919) 832-9377
aspevent@bellsouth.net

ICE SCULPTURES

AMD Ice Sculptures
Tony Winslow
(919) 718-0262
twinslow@amdicesculptures.com
www.amdicesculptures.com
*Typical Wedding Ice Sculptures
 $350+ tax (includes Ice, light, delivery & setup.)

PORTRAIT FRAMING

Priceless Framing
Lisa Land
8711-102 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Six Forks Station
(919) 841-4511
pricelessframing@peoplepc.com

HONEYMOON TRAVELS

Magic Happens Travel & Cruises
Debbie Kaiser
Leisure Specialist
Debbie@magichappens.com
(919) 678-9800
1903 N. Harrison Ave. #201
Cary, NC 27513
www.magichappens.com

WEDDING GOWN CLEANING & PRESERVATION 

Medlin-Davis

(919) 828-0578

www.Medlindavis.com

Clean, restore and preserve your gown at Medlin-Davis and be assured that it will be a lasting keepsake of your wedding day to be passed down to future generations. 8 stores conveniently located in Raleigh and Cary.

Just a Thought, Not a Sermon...
(Advice from Dr. Rumley)

Communication is a huge deal in marriage. Romance will die without communication.

Men and women tend to define communication differently. If a man doesn't look at his wife and listen as she talks before giving his opinion, then she feels they have not communicated. Women need to talk to solve a problem. Men tend to want the bottom line with fewer words expressed. Men tend to think before they talk, and women think as they talk.

Love requires regular communication. Instead of withholding oneself, open your life to each other. Give words of encouragement. Don't withhold positive words that have the power to heal.

Make daily communication with your spouse a priority. Don't ever take for granted that you are communicating enough. Learn to communicate according to the spouse's definition