Wedding Wednesday: Wil and Sadie

Wil and Sadie met at a High Point Young Professionals networking event in October of 2011. At the time Wil was working for the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival and Sadie was a professor at High Point University. They were both new to town and each decided to attend that evening with friends. Towards the end of the night Wil came over to the table Sadie was sitting at to introduce himself and asked her to attend a show with him in Winston-Salem. Sadie took him up on his offer and the couple has been together ever since!

Wil’s proposal came as quite a surprise. The couple was preparing to travel to Monteagle, Tennessee to spend the Christmas holiday with Wil’s family when at the last minute he insisted that they make one last stop in Greensboro before hitting the road. Oddly, Wil ended up driving them to the airport and out on the tarmac to a private jet. As a Christmas surprise he had arranged for them to fly to Tennessee! Once in the air the pilot closed the door between them and before Sadie realized what was happening Wil was down on one knee to propose. They spent the rest of the flight celebrating with champagne and planning for their upcoming wedding! His family was in on the secret and greeted the couple as they arrived in Monteagle with Sadie’s ring.

Wil and Sadie were married on August 3^rd, 2013 at the High Point Country Club in High Point, NC. It was a beautiful evening ceremony honoring both of their faiths, drawing from both Jewish and Christian traditions. They were married under a beautiful floral chuppa that was later placed over the cake table. 

The theme for their celebration centered around a traditional, sophisticated, and elegant feel. Both the ceremony and reception room were decorated with deep purple flowers, crisp white linens, and gold chiavari chairs. They danced the night away to a wonderful 12-piece band playing Motown and Beach music. They had a beautiful four-tier wedding cake of Birthday Cake and My Favorite Pound (light lemon). The cake was decorated with buttercream prints of paisley, dots, soft shell lines, and lovely scrollwork. Accented with deep purple flowers and topped with an elegant monogram.

Sadie joked that she knew they would be having a Maxie B’s wedding cake before she even knew where they would get married! She called the shop a week after their engagement to book the date and place a deposit. Oh boy, were we flattered! It was such an honor to be a part of such a special day in Wil and Sadie’s life.

Photography – Hooman Bahrani of Vesic Photography in Winston-Salem, NC. 

Florist –  Grassy Knoll in High Point, NC

Reception Music – EnVision from Winston-Salem, NC

Ceremony Musicians –Elegant Ensembles from Winston-Salem, NC

Venue/Caterer – High Point Country Club

Wedding Wednesday

Dominique and Anna Hoyt met while attending the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) about four years ago. They were both pursuing degrees in Public Health Education and working at the UNCG Recreation Center.  Dominique asked Anna to go to Coffeeology, a local café, and the two have been together ever since!

One rainy Saturday in September 2012 the couple planned a hiking trip to Pilot Mountain, NC along with their two beloved dogs, Sydney and Sophie.  With Dominique leading the way, they hiked towards a nook at the top of the path. Anna was completely surprised when Dominique suddenly got down on one knee to propose! After their hike, the couple celebrated with dinner at Southern Lights Bistro in Greensboro. 

The couple married on June 15^th, 2013 at Travis Pointe Waterfront Weddings and Events on Lake Norman. Their theme was a simple, elegant, and romantic lakeside wedding. They wanted to create a relaxing atmosphere where their guests could enjoy a sense of escape in the beautiful day and happy celebration. A theme which transferred beautifully to their three-tier Strawberry Buttercream Cake! A hand whipped buttercream frosting, and fresh roses added the perfect final touch.

There were so many lovely aspects that tied the day together. From old mason jars filled with hydrangeas, sweet nautical signs, all the way to the natural aspects of the venue that were incorporated into the day. To add an extra special touch, the couple brewed homemade beer for their reception. Sydney and Sophie were even part of the celebration!

Dominique and Anna chose Maxie B’s for their wedding cake after years of enjoying birthday celebrations and date nights in our shop. Anna has always loved stopping by to say hello and try new flavors. Fresh Strawberry Buttercream is her favorite, so there was no doubt about choosing it for their special day!

All photography by Kim Newmoney Photography