On June 4th, 2023, Chapel Hill, NC, witnessed a truly magical event: The Wedded Joyride! A unique bus tour of wedding venue open houses, brought together lovebirds, wedding vendors, and caterers for a day filled with joy, exploration, and delicious food. Let’s dive into the enchanting details of this remarkable event.
Exploring Chapel Hill’s Finest Wedding Venues, The Wedded Joyride provided engaged couples with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore five stunning wedding venues in Chapel Hill. From historic estates to charming gardens, each venue showcased its unique character and charm, making it an unforgettable experience for all attendees. If you missed it this year, be sure to be on the lookout in 2024!
The tour allowed couples to step inside magnificent spaces, envisioning their dream wedding day and gaining valuable insights into the possibilities each venue had to offer. The venues’ staff members warmly welcomed visitors, sharing information about the facilities, available packages, and customization options, ensuring that every couple’s vision could be brought to life. In addition to visiting the breathtaking venues, The Wedded Joyride introduced couples to a myriad of talented wedding vendors. Booths were set up at each venue, giving couples the opportunity to meet photographers, florists, wedding planners, DJs, and more. This interaction allowed couples to form personal connections, ask questions, and gather inspiration for their big day.
The event created an intimate and relaxed atmosphere where couples could discuss their wedding plans with professionals, gaining valuable insights and recommendations. The vendors’ expertise and passion for their craft shone through, leaving couples with a sense of confidence and excitement for their future collaborations. Of course, food is an essential aspect of any wedding celebration, and The Wedded Joyride did not disappoint. Along the tour, couples were treated to a delectable culinary adventure, sampling mouthwatering delights from various caterers in the Chapel Hill area.
Each venue showcased a different caterer, providing a diverse range of cuisines and flavors to please every palate. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to decadent desserts, the couples had the opportunity to savor the culinary talents of local chefs, gaining inspiration for their wedding menus and finding the perfect match for their desired culinary experience.
The Wedded Joyride truly turned dreams into reality, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime:
The Vendors:
Gold + Sage | www.instagram.com/goldandsage_sarah | Videography Sponsor |
Triangle Corporate Coach | www.instagram.com/trianglecorporatecoach | Transportation Sponsor |
Raleigh Pop Balloons | www.instagram.com/raleighpopballoons | Decor Sponsor |
Heart of NC | www.instagram.com/heartofncweddings | Marketing Sponsor |
Minted | www.instagram.com/mintedweddings | Event Sponsor |
The Carolina Collection | www.instagram.com/erin_and_company_real_estate | Event Sponsor |
Tiffany Behind the Scenes | www.instagram.com/tiffany_behindthescenes | Behind the Scenes Content Sponsor |
The Barn of Chapel Hill | www.instagram.com/barnofchapelhill | VENUE |
Kast Events & Co | www.instagram.com/kasteventsandco | PLANNER |
Wild Flora Flowers | www.instagram.com/wildfloraflowers | FLORALS |
Rae Marshall Photograhpy | www.instagram.com/raemarshall | PHOTOGRAPHER |
HL Catering | www.instagram.com/hlcateringco | CATERER |
Artful Libations | www.instagram.com/artfullibations | BAR |
Vita Mielie | www.instagram.com/vitamielie | BAR CART |
Arches Coffee | www.instagram.com/archescoffee | COFFEE |
Alsies Ice Cream | www.instagram.com/alsiesicecream | DESSERT |
The Cupcake Shoppe Raleigh | www.instagram.com/thecupcakeshopperaleigh | DESSERT |
Paige Patisserie | www.instagram.com/paigepatisserie | DESSERT |
Sugar Euphoria | www.instagram.com/sugareuphoria | DESSERT |
DJ Vox | www.instagram.com/voxdjco | DJ |
Magnolia String Quartet | www.instagram.com/magnolia.string.quartet | STRINGS |
Shop Surcie | www.instagram.com/shopsurcie | SIGNAGE |
Curated Events | www.instagram.com/curatedeventsraleigh | TABLETOP RENTALS |
Cottage Luxe | www.instagram.com/cottageluxe | SPECIALTY RENTALS |
Get Lit Special Event Lighting | www.instagram.com/getlitspecialeventlighting | SPECIALTY RENTALS |
Party Tables | www.instagram.com/partytables_linensanddrapery | SPECIALTY RENTALS |
The Carolina Collection | www.instagram.com/erin_and_company_real_estate | MISC. SPONSOR |
Union Grove Farm | www.instagram.com/uniongrovefarm | VENUE |
Events by Emily | www.instagram.com/emilyizak | PLANNER |
Bowerbird | www.instagram.com/bowerbirdflowers | FLORALS |
L’amour Foto | www.instagram.com/lamourfoto | PHOTOGRAPHER |
Gold + Sage | Wedding Filmmakers | www.instagram.com/goldandsage_sarah | VIDEOGRAPHER |
Under The Oaks | www.instagram.com/undertheoakcatering | CATERER |
Pinola Mobile Bar | www.instagram.com/pinolamobilebar | BAR CART |
Sweetwater Ices | www.instagram.com/sweetwaterices | SPECIALTY FOOD OR BAR CART |
Sugar Euphoria | www.instagram.com/sugareuphoria | DESSERT/SWEETS |
All Around Raleigh DJ (Eric) | www.instagram.com/allaroundraleighdj | MUSIC – DJ, ACOUSTIC, STRINGS |
Then Came Two (live music) | www.instagram.com/thencametwomusic | CEREMONY & COCKTAIL HOUR MUSIC |
Marika Wendelken | www.instagram.com/mwcalligraphy | CALLIGRAPHY & SIGNAGE |
Wedded Kiss | www.instagram.com/WEDDEDKISS | WEDDING HAIR AND MAKEUP |
American Party Rentals | www.instagram.com/americanpartyrentals | TABLETOP RENTALS |
Greenhouse Picker Sisters | www.instagram.com/greenhousepickersisters | SPECIALTY RENTALS |
Zim Zoom | www.instagram.com/zimzoomphotobooth | PHOTOBOOTH |
Get Lit | www.instagram.com/getliteventlightingnc | LIGHTING |
Chapel Hill Carriage House | www.instagram.com/chapelhillcarraigehouse | VENUE |
Victoria Park | www.instagram.com/victoriaparkflorist | FLORALS |
Julia Renee Photography | www.instagram.com/juliareneephoto | PHOTOGRAPHER |
Funky Fresh | www.instagram.com/funkyfreshdrc | CATERER |
Brewmasters | www.instagram.com/brewmastersmobile | BAR |
Sweet Water Ice | www.instagram.com/sweetwaterice | SPECIALTY FOOD OR BAR CART |
Crumbl Cookies | www.instagram.com/crumblcookies | DESSERT/SWEETS |
The Perfect Beat DJ Co. | www.instagram.com/theperfectbeat.dj | MUSIC – DJ, ACOUSTIC, STRINGS |
BBJ Latavola Specialty Linens | www.instagram.com/bbjlatavola | TABLETOP RENTALS |
Southern Vintage Table | www.instagram.com/southernvintagetable2 | TABLETOP RENTALS |
City BBQ | www.instagram.com/citybbq | Caterer |
The Parlour at Manns Chapel | www.instagram.com/theparlourchapel | VENUE |
The Gathering Co. | www.instagram.com/thegathering.co | PLANNER |
Mood Fleuriste | www.instagram.com/moodfleuriste | FLORALS – Chapel |
Color Fields, kelly | www.instagram.com/colorfieldsfarm | FLORALS – Pew House |
Leslie Deann | www.instagram.com/lesliedeannphotography | PHOTOGRAPHER |
Beau Catering | www.instagram.com/beaucatering | CATERER |
Brewmasters | www.instagram.com/brewmastersmobile | BAR |
Bri Bakes | www.instagram.com/bribakes_ | DESSERT/SWEETS |
Duo Licht | www.instagram.com/duolicht | STRINGS |
ZimZoom | www.instagram.com/zimzoomphotobooth | PHOTOBOOTH |
GHPS | www.instagram.com/greenhousepickersisters | DISPLAYS + LOUNGES |
Meriwether Designs | www.instagram.com/meriwetherdesigns | STATIONERY/ CALLIGRAPHY |
Moodie & Co | www.instagram.com/moodieandco | BACKDROPS |
White of Raleigh | www.instagram.com/whitebridalboutiques | GOWN SHOP |
Curated Events | www.instagram.com/curatedeventsraleigh | TABLETOP RENTALS |
Party Linens & Drapery | www.instagram.com/partytables_linensanddrapery | DRAPING |
Triangle Corporate Coach | www.instagram.com/trianglecorporatecoach | GETAWAY CAR |
Lilli Ray Farmer and Florist | www.instagram.com/lillirayfarm | FLORALS |
Left Bank Butchery | www.instagram.com/leftbankbutchery | CATERER |
Haw River Farmhouse Ales | www.instagram.com/hawriverales | BAR |
Fat Gap Band | www.instagram.com/bigfatgap | MUSIC – DJ, ACOUSTIC, STRINGS |