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Katie Greder & Wesley Murray

A Fall Celebration


Married

Oct 14, 2023
Maiden , North Carolina


Photo Credit

Him & Her Photography


Style Guide


Color Palette



Style

Rustic


Season

Fall





The Proposal

Katie and Wesley attended the same high school but never met. Fate intervened a few years later when the couple worked at the same company. Their coworker had the foresight to encourage Wesley to ask Katie out. The couple took the time to get to know each other, blossoming into their forever story. A few years later, Katie planned a surprise party for Wesley’s 31st birthday at the Knights baseball game. Little did she know that with the help of the Knights Mascot, Wesley planned a surprise for Katie. The staff took Katie to the dugout to surprise Wesley, but while the mascot Homer distracted Katie, Wesley got down on one knee and proposed. Twenty of their friends and family members watched
from the suite above and the evening of baseball turned into an engagement celebration.


Katie and Wesley Together
Katie and Wesley Kiss

Katie and Wesley Dog

Katie and Wesley Outside
Katie and Wesley Solo

In Preparation

Katie, being a gracious host, put all of her focus on her guests. She wanted her wedding to be more than just a celebration of her and Wesley, but a celebration for all those in attendance. The wedding had to be memorable and enjoyable, with pizza, southern food, games, and dancing as the main highlights. Every detail of the planning process was personally executed by Katie, with generous help from friends who pitched in with custom builds, painting, and organizing. The team effort and support that Katie and Wesley received made the wedding even more special. The color scheme for the wedding was inspired by the month of October, with the warm and spicy hues of orange and merlot.


Katie and Wesley Bouquet
Katie and Wesley Dress

Katie and Wesley Arch

Katie and Wesley Phone Booth
Katie and Wesley Details

Katie and Wesley Sign


The Big Day

Katie and Wesley’s marriage celebration was designed by unique and original touches. The guests delighted in the flower dudes’ ceremony performance, dined from a pizza food truck at cocktail hour, sat for a caricature artist, and more. The couple traded the bouquet toss for a custom t-shirt toss and entertained the guests during dinner with music bingo, resulting in a guest dance-off and much laughter. Of course, the guest of honor, Knights mascot Homer, made an appearance and joined the party on the dance floor. Sadly, Katie’s best friend Chelsea tragically passed away before the wedding. To honor her and include her spirit in the ceremony, Katie wore Chelsea’s veil as something borrowed. Katie had the most touching idea to include custom signage reserving seats in the ceremony for the loved ones that passed away. Katie reserved a seat for Chelsea next to her at the head table.


Katie and Wesley Venue

Katie and Wesley Aisle
Katie and Wesley Vows

Katie and Wesley Tables

Katie and Wesley Entrance

Katie and Wesley Flowers
Katie and Wesley Decor
Katie and Wesley Cake
Katie and Wesley Cookies

The Retreat

The couple plans to take a month-long honeymoon exploring Europe.


Katie and Wesley Exit


Featured Wedding Vendors

PHOTOGRAPHY

Alisha Croghan at Him & Her Photography

VENUE

Providence Cotton Mill

EVENT PLANNER

Charlotte Bride Guide

Imagine This! Events

BALOON STYLING

The Sisters Co.

OFFICIANT

A Spirited Ceremony

PET CHAUFFEUR 

Furever Friends CLT

BRIDAL SHOES

Nike

BRIDAL GOWN

Ever’s Bridal Boutique

BRIDESMAID DRESSES

Revelry

CATERING

PY’s Catering

WEDDING CAKE

Cakelin’s Cakes & Cookies

ADDITIONAL DESSERTS

The French Cookie Bakery

Momma P Bakery 

ENTERTAINMENT

Split Second Sound

DECOR & FLOWERS

Elle + Co

GROOM’S TUX

Enzo Custom

HAIR STYLIST

Ashley Jarvis

ENGAGEMENT RING

Charles & Colvard

WEDDING BANDS

Furrer Jacot

INVITATIONS

Truly Engaging

CARICATURE ARTIST

Cody’s Caricatures

MAKEUP ARTIST

Unveiled Beauty

RECEPTION DRESS

Poffie Girls

VIDEOGRAPHER

Skyvisions USA

RENTALS

QC Celebrations

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