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Specializing in North Carolina weddings and events, HCEP is a collection of handcrafted, handpicked w

Behind the veil of a High Country wedding is a group of professionals dedicated to their craft, their clients and their community. From our creative caterers and floral designers, to innovative photographers, planners and many of the most breathtaking venues in the Southeast, HCEP vendors are dedicated to transforming any wedding vision into the experience of a lifetime.

11/11/2025

Vendors Join us for the HCEP Holiday Party!
Let’s celebrate another incredible year together! Join your industry friends for an evening of good company, great food, holiday cheer, and dancing.

A huge thank-you to and for hosting and providing delicious refreshments, and to for bringing the event to life.

Plus-ones are welcome! Please RSVP in advance so we can plan accordingly. Holiday attire is encouraged—whether you’re rocking your favorite cozy look or dressing to impress, we can’t wait to see your style shine!

Special thanks to our additional sponsors: , , , and .

Location: The Beacon in Boone
Date: Monday, December 8
Time: 6-8pm
Attire: Holiday Festive, Cocktail Attire encouraged!

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

11/07/2025

The team at Sky Retreat was truly honored to welcome so many incredible High Country vendors to host the HCEP styled shoot. Our team takes great pride in our venue and loves every opportunity to share its magic with others.

On photo shoot day, our role was to host, connect, and share our space - and we absolutely loved it! As a bonus, we got a behind-the-scenes look at the remarkable professionalism and talent that every vendor brought to the day! Collaborations like these remind us why we’re so passionate about what we do and the incredible community we get to do it with- creating unforgettable moments together to celebrate marriage and love!
Vito, Dalton, and Beth

Venue:
Photographers: &
Planners: & Leray Events
Florals: &
HMU:
Dresses:
Groomswear: Bridal Traditions
Linens:
Place settings: &
Lounge:
Bakers: &
Caterer: &
Donkeys:
Entertainment: &
Officiant:

10/31/2025

Continuing with our vendor highlights for our Styled Shoot at in July! Meet Ashley Warren with (also )! She photographed the summer set up and this is her hope for your big day:

“I bring calm creativity to your wedding day. My goal is to work with your team of vendors to ensure your wedding day is GREAT. I’ve been shooting weddings since 2013 and have seen it all! As your photographer, I’m here to guide you through the process and support in any way I can. About me: I live in Boone with my husband and 3.5 year old. I love to garden, make pottery and run on the Greenway. I’m an artist at heart and food is my love language

10/21/2025

2026 Announcement!
We are happy to announce we have a date & location for the 2026 Married in the Mountains Wedding Showcase! We will be hosting the event at The View at Fussell Estate on Saturday March 7, 2026. This year we are doing something different by offering the showcase in the winter. We hope to hit the sweet spot when most couples are looking for their wedding vendors; we hope you can join us as well.

Registration for vendors will open on November 1, 2025. Pricing for vendors will remain the same: $150 for HCEP members, $250 for non-members, and $0 for caterers and bakers providing food.

We are also looking for vendors to join our showcase planning committee. We have the framework for the event completed, we just need a few extra hands to make it all come together. If you are interested please email us at [email protected].

10/03/2025

Vendor Friends! The next High Country Event Professionals member meeting on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Venue: Tee 2 Green Indoor Golf and Lounge
Time: 6-8pm
Caterer: Moondance Catering
DJ: Welter Entertainment

Event Overview:
This is a casual networking event for members to mingle and have a relaxing evening with vendor friends. Participation is simple: you show up and show off your work to fellow members!

The vendor participant list is kept simple for October meetings, creating an atmosphere that allows them to socialize while stepping out of the fall wedding grind. We look forward to having fun with indoor golf!

Please invite your HCEP member friends! The more the merrier!

09/12/2025

Soft blues and greens, blush tones, and mountain views—this summer wedding inspiration was a dream 🌿💙

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the ceremony took place beneath a circle arch with asymmetrical florals and textured greenery blowing gently in the breeze. Inside the ballroom, we created a cool and inviting reception space to beat the heat, complete with a sweetheart table, eclectic vintage place settings, soft blue runners, bud vases and potted plants, and candlelight.

Guests would enjoy refreshing small bites, a dessert table full of summer treats, a cozy lounge seating, and a DJ/guitarist combo. Our bride stunned in a classic gown with playful details and an updo to stay cool, while her groom kept things light in a gray suit. And yes—donkey friends made an appearance 🫏

This shoot was part of the HCEP styled shoot day, designed to showcase the talent of High Country vendors, and this summer design brought the airy, romantic vibe we love to see in warm-weather weddings.

Venue
Photographer
Planner
Planner Assistant
Florist
Hair and Makeup
Dress Shop
Groomswear
Linen Rentals
Place Settings
Lounge Rentals

Baker
Caterer
Officiant
Donkeys
Musician
Content Creation

08/18/2025

For our Fall wedding inspiration, High Country vendors transformed Sky Retreat’s covered veranda into a warm and inviting space using rich jewel-tone colors inspired by the Blue Ridge—deep blues, earthy neutrals, and abundant greenery.

The ceremony featured a wooden triangle arbor with climbing greenery, bold aisle florals, and live music from a cellist to set the tone. U-shaped reception seating created an intimate vibe, with navy and white linens, green runners and napkins, vintage goblets, and statement florals all set against a floral-adorned fireplace mantle.

Our two brides wore complementary dresses and carried stunning bouquets—one with moody fall florals, the other with lush greenery. Guests would enjoy cozy small bites, decadent desserts, and a jewel-toned lounge perfect for relaxing with a view.

Even in the July heat, this fall-inspired design brought all the cozy charm and bold color we love about mountain weddings, showing the skill and creativity of the High Country Event Professionals.

Venue
Photographer
Planners

Florist
Hair and Makeup
Dress Shop
Linen Rentals
Place Settings
Lounge Rentals

Baker
Caterer
Donkeys
Ceremony Musician
Transportation

08/11/2025

We brought together 24 incredible vendors to showcase the magic of the High Country—and they delivered two seasons of inspiration in one perfect July day 🌄✨

Hosted at a breathtaking mountaintop venue, the day featured side-by-side styled shoots:
💐 Summer vibes with soft, ethereal colors
🍂 Fall magic with rich jewel tones
Both rooted in mountain shades of blue, green, and earthy neutrals.

Pulling off two full shoots in one day was no small feat, but these talented vendors made it look effortless. We’re so proud of what the High Country has to offer—and we can’t wait to see these designs inspire real weddings.

Venue: Sky Retreat
Planner: Beauty & the Budget Events
Planning Assistant: Leray’s Events
Photographer: Natural Craft Photography (Summer)
Photographer: Cynthia Viola Photography (Fall)
Hair & Makeup: Shear Shakti
Bridal Attire: Juniper James Bridal Boutique
Groomswear: Bridal Traditions (Summer)
Florist: Wild Sweet William (Summer)
Florist: Precious Times Events (Fall)
Linen Rentals: The Festive Elk
Tabletop Rentals: Miss Match Rentals (Summer)
Tabletop Rentals: Charmed Settings (Fall)
Baker: Stick Boy Bread Co (Summer)
Baker: Sifted Sugar (Fall)
Catering: Reid’s Cafe & Catering Co. (Summer)
Catering: Frugal Gourmet Catering (Fall)
Officiant: Rev. Jay Bowman (Summer)
Ceremony Musician: Summit Strings
Reception Musician / DJ: Mountain Peak Sound
Donkeys: Blooms & Burros
Content Creator: High Country Content (Summer)
Lounge Rentals: A Bushel and a Peck Rentals

08/06/2025

Vendors! Come join us on the river this coming Monday night, Aug 11th for our bi-monthly gathering! This month we will be at Brown Mountain Beach Resort from 6-8pm. As always, Trinity Transport will be meeting at the Boone Mall at 5pm to give you lift if you need one!

Venue:
6785 Brown Mountain Beech Rd
Lenoir, NC

Address

Boone, NC
28607

Website

https://www.highcountryeventprofessionals.com/

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