I have been wanting to feature a Graylyn Estate wedding on White Thread for a while now. The locale is laden with history and its story is inextricably linked to that of the Winston-Salem area. Plus it’s downright beautiful.
Just when I’d started to give up on finding just the right Graylyn wedding to share with you all, POOF!, photographer Crystal Genes drops an absolutely gorgeous one on me. So excited to be featuring it today!
From Crystal:
When I first met with Carlton & Denise I knew that every detail of their wedding would be perfectly planned, very classic, and beautiful. I was absolutely right! The day was relaxed and flowed along so beautifully and stress-free. The grounds of the Graylyn offered a gorgeous backdrop for the wedding day images. The theme of the wedding was “Mint to be”. They offered
guests signature mint mojitos and gave everyone a potted mint plant and mint tea bags to take home. Guests found their seats at the reception by being assigned different street names. The couple chose street names from their hometown that were significant to them – for example, the couple’s table was “Battleground Ave” which is where they had their first date. During the beginning of the ceremony, bells were played by family to honor the passing of a close family member. It was a beautiful and well thought out event all around!
Um…wow, I’ll say! Bravo Denise and Carlton! And with incredible images from Crystal to boot.
Maybe I’m just a hopeless romantic but I always love the intimate couple shots after the vows are exchanged. The nerves have settled a bit and there’s an “OMG WE’RE MARRIED!” glow in the air. Can’t you just see it in this next series of images?
These two are too cute for words! Crystal was also kind enough to share some great vendor information from this wedding. Yay Crystal, you rock!
Gown – New York Bride Loft, Charlotte, NC (Designer: Jim Hjelm)
Bridesmaid Dresses – The Wedding Mall, Charlotte, NC (Designer: Bill Levkoff)
Cake – Maxie B, Greensboro, NC
Florist – Central Floral Gardens, Greensboro, NC
Make-Up – Yudy McGuinness
Hair – Ebony Harper
Wedding Coordinator – Brio Espirt (Paula Latham)
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Hi..
My name is Yudy McGuinness I was the Makeup artist for Dennise at her wedding that took place in Grayland, I just googled my name and there it was, the only thing is that at M.A.C. though I work for the company(M.A.C.) I can’t have my name and advertise for them.I will love to share this webb site with my friends on facebook and advertise my work but the fact that says Yudy McGuinness MAC cosmetics Belk Hanes Mall I am not allowed to post it on my webb… If it is not too much ask is there any way that you can take MAC cosmetics Hanes Mall and this way i will be able to post it, of course if this is possible, I also want to make my services avaliable for you and your company as I am a reliable person that does freelance work for photo shoots weddings group pictures family pictures etc etc…
Thank you so much for your time.
Yudy McGuinness
336 345 9891
No problem Yudy, done! Is there a better way for interested brides to get in touch with you? A website or phone number?