Wedding Wednesday: Stephen & Stephanie

Today’s wedding is quite a beauty! An Alice in Wonderland themed event with exquisite DIY touches all planned and created by the bride herself.

Stephen and Stephanie met during the summer of 2006 in Asheville, where he was working as a firefighter and she was working as a professional ballroom dancer. Stephanie was out with a girlfriend enjoy the nice weather on a café patio when she caught Stephen’s eye. With a little encouragement from his friends he worked up the nerve to ask her out! She originally turned him down due to prior plans, but finally agreed to a date a few days later.

Stephanie jokes that Stephen’s proposal on Christmas Eve 2007 completely caught her off guard. She was convinced she was getting a new cell phone. Man was she wrong!

Their celebration took place at the Lofts at Union Square in High Point on May 12^th, 2012. The overall theme for their wedding was Alice in Wonderland with beautiful handmade whimsical touches all throughout. Stephanie, along with her family and friends, coordinated and styled the entire event. 

Inspiration for the day was collected from various Lewis Carroll versions of Alice in Wonderland as well as all the different movie versions. Stephanie said she must have visited every Goodwill from here to Virginia collecting wine glasses, vintage china, and antique silverware! A lot of the items from the day were on loan from family members.  One of her sisters created the archway above the alter, another sister made all of the place cards, Stephen’s mom created the bouquets, her cousins arranged flowers purchased the morning of, and her stepfather created the cute sign for their wedding and reception. It really could not have created a more beautiful day filled with all of the personal touches, love, and support from their friends and family. All of which was exactly what Stephen and Stephanie hoped for their special day. Many of the items became so cherished to the couple that they used them to decorate their new home.

For their wedding cake the couple went with our all time favorite: Fresh Strawberry Buttercream! Tinted fondant ruffles created the effect of birch bark along with tiny hand made roses to add the finishing touch. Stephanie said she knew getting her wedding cake from us was meant to be when she dropped by the shop with her mom and we had almost the exact cake she envisioned on display.

We’re so glad that we were able to be a part of such a wonderful day for such a great couple. Oh yeah, and I hope that Stephanie eventually got that new cell phone!

Caterer - The Iron Hen

Photography - Rabiah Khwaja Gohar
Venue - The Lofts at Union Square

Wedding Wednesday Recap

We just can't get over all these lovely couples and their beautiful cakes! Which is your favorite?!

Craig & Katie - Photography by Hollie Bennett Photography.

Dave & Jessica - Photograph by Carisa Chee of Carisa Chee Photography.

Scott & Sarah - Photograph by Lindsey Lee of Lindsey Lee Photography.

Victor & Julie - Photograph by Elly of Old South Studios. 

 Dominique & Anna - Photograph by Kim Newmoney Photography. 

Matt & Nicole - Photograph by Nancy Ray of Nancy Ray photography.

Andy & Courtney - Photograph by Elizabeth Glessner of Glessner Photography. 

Wedding Wednesday

When Jessica and Dave were introduced in February 2010 through mutual friends, the couple shared an immediate connection. Jessica recalls telling her close friends and family that she knew Dave was “the one” as soon as they met.

Well, Jessica was right. The couple began dating shortly after they were introduced in February 2010, and announced their engagement in November 2011.

Jessica adores her job as an educator and has a very special connection with her students and classroom.  Knowing this, Dave decided it would be the perfect place to catch her off guard and propose.  Everything was set up perfectly. Principle notified, kids prepared to join in, fellow colleagues ready to participate. He even had someone ready to catch the moment on film!

To top off the afternoon, Dave had arranged for Jessica to have the rest of the day off so they could enjoy lunch at their favorite restaurant in Charlotte, NC, 300 East. The evening wrapped up with a surprise dinner party at Dandelion Market surrounded by their closest friends. Essentially, it was the proposal of a lifetime. 

Jessica and Dave were married on April 27^th, 2013 at Grandover Resort in Greensboro, NC.  When we asked Jessica why her and Dave chose Maxie B’s for their wedding cake, she brought up memories of the wedding cake we made for her sister in 2006. She said she has always been impressed with our bakery and that her love for our Fresh Strawberry Buttercream made it an easy choice!  The couple cited their tasting appointment with our Event Coordinator, Shannon, as one of their favorite memories in the bakery. They loved the experience of being together as a family to share in the decisions about the cake and being able to taste so many wonderful flavors. 

For their special day, the couple chose Fresh Strawberry Buttercream, Raspberry Lady, Hummingbird (sweet banana bread), and Oreo for their beautiful four-tiered wedding cake. Shannon helped the couple bring to life their perfect wedding cake designed around their modern theme with a classically southern twist.  White, silver, gray, and blush pink accents were perfectly worked into the entire day.  The cascading peonies on the cake were absolutely breathtaking! To make the day even more special for their guests, the couple named each table after a special event in their lives.

Jessica and Dave Williams had an amazing day surrounded by friends and family that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. We’re so happy we were able to be a part of it, too!

Check out their wedding video by Jeff Brewer here!

Photographer – Carisa Chee

Videographer – Jeff Brewer

Florist – Amy Lynne Originals

Wedding Planner – Kristine Kokoski of Planned to Perfection Events