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The Hunt is Over

Name: The Hunt is Over
Address: Candler, NC, 28715, US
Telephone: +18285821608
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09/08/2026

📖 First Touch with private vow exchange.🌿🌸 This is such a special way to set apart private, intentional time to share together on your wedding day. This allows nerves to alleviate some, while maintaining the tradition of not seeing each other until the ceremony. Couples also get to voice their beautiful words to one another without hesitation because of others listening.

Logistically if you have a videographer this also allows them to record your vows and use them for your wedding video. This is specifically helpful when you do not plan on sharing your private vows in front of everyone at the ceremony again, but instead plan to do a “repeat after me” version with your officiant. The videographer can just use the audio from your first touch/look for your wedding video.

Ultimately it makes for some very sweet photos and a special memory with your love . 🥰

What’s your vote?
Comment
✨ for first touch
😍 for first look
🙈for neither

Venue|Catering|Rentals:
Coordinator:
Photography:
Ceremony Music:
Reception DJ: Songbug DJ Services .naber
Makeup:
Hair: Fringe Hair Salon
Bartending: Boomer’s
Florals: Clyde Florist
Officiation: Caleb Simmons
Sheet Cake: Creekside Creations Bakery
Cutting Cake: Georgina Ray

08/29/2026

🎞️ Snapshots from Starling & Will’s romantic and timeless wedding day at Lake Junaluska. ✨

Venue|Catering|Rentals:
Coordinator:
Photography:
Ceremony Music:
Reception DJ: Songbug DJ Services .naber
Makeup:
Hair: Fringe Hair Salon
Bartending: Boomer’s
Florals: Clyde Florist
Officiation: Caleb Simmons
Sheet Cake: Creekside Creations Bakery
Cutting Cake: Georgina Ray

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July friends! ❤️🤍💙
Today, our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom as an independent nation apart from Great Britain. But as a believer, I also know that the ultimate FREEDOM is found in Christ. Marriage is a daily reflection of that grace and freedom. It is two independent people choosing, every single day, to bind their lives together in love, forgiveness, service and submission to one another in order to function as one unified pair. It is a sacrificial day-in and day-out kind of love, which is so beautiful when put into action. It is a relentless choice to faithfully serve alongside your person everyday and care for the other person above yourself.

May your day be filled with celebration, family, and a deep gratitude and reflection for the liberty we share and enjoy everyday. I hope you are able to step outside at one point today, take a deep breath and just be still in the moment as you take in the beauty and freedom our country possesses. Sometimes in the moments of silence we can find peace, ground ourselves on what matters most and reset from the hustle bustle of our daily lives. God bless America. 🇺🇸

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17

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04/03/2026

Vendor meals. 🍽️ Who gets one, who does not? 🧐

✨Bonus tip not in video: if at all possible vendor meals should be off the same menu as your guests (it doesn’t have to be the filet mignon, but maybe the chicken option instead 😉). Although we can eat a cold cut sub on wedding night, I do find that most vendors feel the best/most appreciated with a hot meal from the caterer. 👍

🧁Side note: You do not have to include vendors on final dessert counts with your baker. Although if there are extra desserts at the end of the night your vendors may gladly snag a cupcake or cookie.

I hope y’all have a beautiful and blessed Friday!!

01/28/2026

BRIDAL PARTY or NOT TO BRIDAL PARTY that is the question? 🤔

For those of you who may be trying to decide if you would like to have a big bridal party, a get ready crew, or no bridal party at all remember to make your choice based on what YOU need and want for your day and not based off of traditional norms or what others tell you you have to do. A bridal party is meant to be there to support you, encourage you, and love on you throughout the day. If for some reason you have individuals that you feel may make the day about themselves or cause added stress, then don’t be afraid to set loving boundaries and create a pocket of space.

Assign friends if needed to run interference on wedding day so those individuals don’t have full access to you throughout your special day. Surround yourself with positive people who help establish peace and always steer towards joy. This isn’t always a clear answer, so take your time in choosing who will be close to you throughout the day. For all the people-pleasers out there (like me 🙋🏻‍♀️) this can feel difficult or even mean. It’s all about clear communication with loved ones BEFORE your wedding and what their roles are for your event. Although your day isn’t meant to be about managing the relational dynamics between family and friends it is important to give some forethought to these dynamics in preparation for a smooth event. Let your planner know about any possible concerns, so that they can help facilitate conversations or avoid potential conflict on wedding day. Your planner is in your corner and is here to help ensure your day is as magical as possible! ✨

Dream team:
Venue | Bar:
Coordinator:
Photography:
Catering:
Band:
Florals: .farm.girl.flowers
Dessert:
Hair|Makeup:
Chalkboard Artist:
Rentals:
Officiation: Brian Johnson
Late Night Snack:
Bridal Party Transportation:
Guest Transportation: Young Transportation
Getaway Car: Mountain Nah
Catered Lunch | W**e:
B**r & Seltzer Distributor: Metro W**e

01/16/2026

🍔 FOOD TRUCK WEDDINGS 🍕this tip is for you!

Side note I forgot to mention in the video: make sure to have a conversation with your food truck caterer about their power needs and use of a generator. Power supply determines the truck’s location at your wedding. Generators can be super noisey during the quietness of your ceremony if located too nearby.

All things just to consider when thinking about having a food truck at your event. 🥰

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Florals: .farm.girl.flowers

01/14/2026

One of the highest compliments I can receive is when one of my brides refers me to one of her friends and then that friend trusts me to be their planner too! 🫶🏻

1st pic: Kaeli & Matt 2025
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💐 .farm.girl.flowers
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2nd pic: Lauren & Devon 2023
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Two events same amazing photographer! 👏

3rd & 4th pics: when your bride says it’s ok to show up at her rehearsal on Halloween evening dressed and ready to go trick or treating with your kids and you get to take a picture with both of your brides. 😂

🍍Can you guess which character I am dressed as for our family themed costume?! 🐌🍔

Ps. I forgot to take one in normal clothes on wedding day. 🤦🏻‍♀️

01/13/2026

The first moment of the beginning of forever. ✨

Venue | Bar:
Coordinator:
Photography:
Catering:
Band:
Florals: .farm.girl.flowers
Dessert:
Hair|Makeup:
Chalkboard Artist:
Rentals:
Officiation: Brian Johnson
Late Night Snack:
Bridal Party Transportation:
Guest Transportation: Young Transportation
Getaway Car: Mountain Nah
Catered Lunch | W**e:
B**r & Seltzer Distributor: Metro W**e

01/07/2026

It’s not everyday that the sheep come over to help provide the perfect and ewe-nique backdrop for photos. 🐑🐑🐑

Reminiscing on this magical day and counting all the blessings of this past year! Thank you to all my couples, vendors and venues who helped make 2025 so special and filled with love and incredible memories. Cannot wait to see what 2026 holds ahead.✨

Venue | Bar:
Coordinator:
Photography:
Catering:
Band:
Florals: .farm.girl.flowers
Dessert:
Hair|Makeup:
Chalkboard Artist:
Rentals:
Officiation: Brian Johnson
Late Night Snack:
Bridal Party Transportation:
Guest Transportation: Young Transportation
Getaway Car: Mountain Nah
Catered Lunch | W**e:
B**r & Seltzer Distributor: Metro W**e

Address

Candler, NC
28715

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18285821608

Website

https://www.thioweddingevents.com/

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