We have a special place in our hearts for Kelly and John. Maybe it was the fact that they couldn’t decide whether or not to play Queen, Prince, or Bruce Springsteen for their first dance. Or maybe it was because we’re pretty big into modernist architecture and they’re both architects. Or maybe it’s because they were married at CAM, Raleigh’s Contemporary Art Museum, and we were married at Artspace, another art museum down the street. Or maybe it’s because their favorite show is the Walking Dead. Or maybe it’s because they’re in Costa Rica for their honeymoon and that’s where we went too. :)
Or maybe it’s just because they are awesome. Besides, they did make their own signs and invitations with John’s graphic design talent. They also made their own reception lighting… which is something we’ve never seen (yep – all of those glowing and non-glowing cubes hanging from the ceiling were hand-made by Kelly and John). But besides all of our mutual interests and their outward awesomeness, they are also very sweet, genuine people who wanted their wedding to be a good time with lots of happy candids of their friends. And Geoff, myself, and Randy (the DJ) can all vouch for the fact that their reception was outstanding and a good time with lots of happy people to say the least. I knew they’d be a rowdy reception crowd when they starting “Woooo!”ing during the first kiss at the ceremony. ;) So thank you to Kelly and John, who were nothing but sweet and amazing and adorable, and their lovely family and friends for showing us a fantastic Saturday night despite the rain.
First Dance: “I Wanna Be Your Lover” – Prince
Bride’s Occupation: Architectural Intern
Groom’s Occupation: Creative Director/Graphic Designer
How You Met: In architecture school at NC State
Interesting Bride Fact: Kelly and John were 2 of 5 winners of a competition to design a bike rack for downtown Raleigh, both will be made and installed by April
Interesting Groom Fact: Took a 2 month road trip after graduating college – Kelly met him in Chicago & Seattle
Honeymoon Destination: Costa Rica
Date: March 24, 2012
Ceremony Venue: CAM Raleigh (Contemporary Art Museum) // Raleigh, NC
Reception Venue: The Stockroom // Raleigh, NC
Officiant: Clark Scalera
DJ: Randy Bennett of Joe Bunn DJ Company
Florist: The Flower Cupboard
Cake: Sweet Escapes Bakery
Catering: Beau Bennett – Beau Catering
Hair/Makeup: Bottega Hair Studio
Ceremony Coordinator: Martha Gribble