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Mrs. Apple Cider, New York/Charlotte Age and Occupation: 27, Corporate Communications Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Grad Student – Clinical Mental Health Engagement Date: September 13, 2008 Wedding Date: October 2009 Venue: Banner Elk Winery & Blueberry Villa About Me: I am a North Carolina girl with a New York City spirit. I love crafting, blogging, laughing and dreaming. I know every word to the Anne of Green Gables and Little Women movies. I own every single Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine and have been dreaming of weddings since I was little. I believe life is about doing what makes you happy. If you aren't happy re-evaluate what you are doing. You should never look back on your life and not be proud of what you are doing. If you want to travel - travel. If you want to sing - sing. If you want to start a company - start a company. If you want to blog – blog!
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Wedding Site Visit

March 19th, 2009 @ 5:28 pm by Mrs. Apple Cider

Two weeks ago I was able to visit North Carolina and, of course, had to swing by the Blueberry Villa and Winery, where the wedding and reception will take place. I was a little nervous about heading there, as I had only been one time before, and the dead of winter can sometimes be tough in the mountains. I was pleasantly surprised by how amazingly beautiful the site was even in the dead of winter. I met with my florist for the first time (more on that to come) and met with the winery owner. My mom and one of my BMs, Morgann, came along.

(Here is mom AC and I being dorky! Don’t you love our coordinating colors?)

I wanted to snap a picture of the gorgeous arbor that we plan to use. My mind is already a flutter thinking of ways to “snazz” it up. I don’t want to take away from the beautiful background, but definitely want to complement it.

(This is the ceremony site just 2 weeks ago)

Here are some pictures of ways that people have “naturally” decorated their arbors/arches:

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Here is the “aisle” I will walk up to the ceremony.

(just 2 weeks ago)

(a year to the date of the wedding)

I am so excited about how beautiful everything is going to be in the fall.

Are you planning on building/incorporating an arbor? What will it look like?

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23 Responses to “Wedding Site Visit”

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Miss Bear Cub
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,354 posts, Bumble bee

Your venue is so beautiful!!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  4,102 posts, Honey bee

i love the arbor! What a gorgeous venue.

 
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Emilydll
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Emilydll (message)  428 posts, Helper bee

It looks absolutely beautiful Miss AC! :) I’m going to have to visit, I live pretty close by it!

 
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Katie

Wow beautiful!

 
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Miss Quiche (message)  2,185 posts, Buzzing bee

It is gorgeous, gorgeous! Wow. You’re right - there’s not too much that needs to be done to enhance the altar area.

 
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Mrs. Cupcake
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Mrs. Cupcake (message)  1,169 posts, Bumble bee

So beautiful! I really like the flowers on the first arbor wedding shot.

 
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Miss Gloss
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Miss Gloss (message)  1,057 posts, Bumble bee

I love that you are getting married at a winery - thats my kind of wedding!

 
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frenchbulldog
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frenchbulldog (message)  6,067 posts, Bee Keeper

Your location is gorgeous! I really like the way the arbor was decorated in the first two pictures. I can’t wait too see how you decorate it :)

 
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Miss Duckling (message)  1,349 posts, Bumble bee

Oh it’s just going to be so beautiful in the fall!! I like the first picture.

 
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Miss Perfume (message)  1,640 posts, Bumble bee

So amazingly beautiful!!

 
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Miss Cowboy Boot (message)  260 posts, Helper bee

This is so beautiful. I love your ceremony site. Ours was supposed to be redone this year–but that didn’t happen. We’re going to have this wooden teepee structure that’s already there. Not my fave, but we’ll find ways to dress it up.

 
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Cole B
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Cole B (message)  450 posts, Helper bee

Your venue is beautiful and I love the arbor!

 
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Miss Mascara (message)  772 posts, Busy bee

It looks beautiful! I can’t wait to see how you decorate the arbor!

 
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Miss Spring Roll (message)  718 posts, Busy bee

Beautiful! I love the wooden arches and gazebo!

 
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Miss Taffy (message)  2,603 posts, Sugar bee

What a lovely location!!!! :) The arbor is just beautiful.

 
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Mrs. Green Tea (message)  705 posts, Busy bee

that arbor kicks ass!

 
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honeymyheart
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honeymyheart (message)  763 posts, Busy bee

the arbor is beautiful. your photos will turn out so amazing.

 
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MightySapphire
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MightySapphire (message)  2,608 posts, Sugar bee

Gah that arbor is beautiful!! I love the earthy feel of it, so much better than a white arbor!!

I wanted to use an arbor but I think it would really take away from the beauty around us!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Your notion of not taking away from, but rather complementing, the space is my exact atittude for our reception venue!

 
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doublemint921 (message)  489 posts, Helper bee

Wow this looks so beautiful! I can’t wait to see how you decide to decorate it for your big day! :)

 
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Miss Latte (message)  646 posts, Busy bee

they’re all so pretty! i love the first one.

 
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Bethany

Hi Carolyn! Bethany from….”whhaaa…high school!?” Hope you are well! My fiance and I are getting married in Valle Crucis in September…crazy to stumble upon your blog! St. John’s (yay for small!) and The Apple Barn for us. The winery will be great, I’m sure! So pretty! Hope the planning is going smoothly for you guys.

 
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LzzNYC
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LzzNYC (message)  877 posts, Busy bee

You and your mom are so cute!

 


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