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Claire's train was absolutely stunning! We made sure to make time in the gorgeous reception area to snap some bridal portraits that showed it off.
Are you planning on having a train on your wedding dress?
Venue: Brick & Mortar Events
Dress: New York Bride & Groom of Raleigh
Makeup: .jo
Hair: Jenny Cox
Florist: Bella Bloom Floral Designs
Claire & Greg gave all of their guests bubbles for their exit and I could not have loved it more! They created such a unique send-off for the couple and I loved the effect they had on their pictures.
Venue: Brick & Mortar Events
Dress: New York Bride & Groom of Raleigh
Makeup: .jo
Hair: Jenny Cox
Florist Bella Bloom Floral Designs
Other than a couple more 2nd shooting gigs, I shot my last wedding for 2021 this past Saturday. I want to say thank you to everyone that trusted me with taking such important photos for them this year! It really is the highest honor to be able to do what I do. It's been a wild ride and I can't wait for what 2022 holds.
Especially a big thanks to Taylor & Cam for helping end my 2021 season with a bang!
Venue: Brick & Mortar Events
Photography: Casie Weathers Photo
2nd Shooter: The Storytellers Weddings
MUA: beautique_by_em
Hair:
Congratulations Bea and John on 50 Wedded Years! Celebration at Brick & Mortar Events in Downtown - Sunday, November 28th, 2021…
Some pics from our day! We had such an amazing time and loved every minute of it! Food and drink were on point and the service was excellent! We felt so taken care of and were stress free the entire day. Definitely recommended to all our friends.
On April 20, 2001 at 9:41 p.m., exactly 20 years ago today, the call came in that Helping Hand Mission located at 217 E. Main St. had caught fire.
“I remember seeing the red glow coming from Main Street as I drove into Town that night.” Chief Lee Barbee said.
Fire Marshal Tony Atkinson echoed that memory, “I remember that glow. I was sitting at home watching TV when the radio traffic picked up. Driving into Town, all you could see was the red glow coming from Main Street.”
The ‘Main Street Fire’ as it has been called over the years, was one of the biggest in the modern history of Clayton.
One hundred firefighters from eight different departments responded with 10 engines and two ladder trucks.
“The radio traffic that night was abundant. I remember calling in mutual aid from neighboring departments. A ladder truck from Smithfield was flowing water within 18 minutes from the time I called for help- that is remarkably fast.” Barbee said.
“There were two LP gas tanks at the rear of the building. By the time I got there they were shooting 30-foot flames straight up into the air.” Atkinson recalled.
Firefighters are taught to ‘set up to protect the block’; to do everything they can to contain the fire and stop it from spreading into neighboring buildings, and that night that is what they did. The two neighboring businesses, Elmore Furniture and Carroll’s TV and Appliance, were largely spared. Each only received minor damage.
“The firemen did a great job. They came in with tarps and covered furniture and moved things away from the wall.” William Elmore, owner of Elmore Furniture said at the time of the fire.
Wade Carroll, owner of Carroll’s TV and appliance, said back then that he was amazed at how little damage there was. “There’s very little smoke or water damage. Hardly any water got in there. That surprised me.”
The Town Manager at the time, Steve Biggs, came Downtown to brief the media that night. There were television crews from all the local stations.
Many local residents and Downtown business owners saw the fire on the 11 p.m. newscast and came into Town to watch. Firefighters were able to go into many businesses to recover documents and computers, just in case the fire did spread. It was 3 a.m. before the fire was under control.
The Clayton Police Department, SBI, ATF, and the county Fire Marshall Office spent many months investigating the fire. It started on the back porch where an old sofa, clothing, and other items were piled up. However, the exact cause was never determined.
At the time of the fire, Helping Hand Mission had been in that building for 10 years. The Helping Hand Mission is an organization that assist families in need with food, clothing, furniture, and shelter. While they still operate in the Raleigh area, they never did rebuild in Clayton. The front brick wall of the building was saved. However, the back wall had to be taken down and was rebuilt.
The building made a remarkable comeback and is the current home of Brick & Mortar Events.
"Choose Johnston County" Pt. 3
Looking for a new favorite place to go after work or with friends?! Downtown Clayton has you covered. 🍻🍝
From cocktail hour to a full steak dinner, there are PLENTY of options to choose from for your next weekend outing. And to make it even better, all of the best spots in Downtown Clayton are WALKING DISTANCE from each other.
This is just one of the many reasons why we love Johnston County and another reason why you should consider Clayton when looking for your next place to call home!
Revival 1869 - A Drinkery
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Corked & UnTapped
Clayton Steakhouse
Did someone say Turkey ?!?! From handing out “WILD Factor” awards to eating a Thanksgiving meal together, today has been an awesome day of celebrating and giving thanks for all of the things that we’re blessed with this season. Stay tuned for more content on our “WILD Factor” winners and the story behind the awards.
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Thanksgiving Eve at the office is actually THANKSGIVING DAY. And our tradition is to celebrate together.
Even though celebrating together looks a little different this year, we were still able to deliver boxed Thanksgiving lunches to our field people and celebrate them as well as a good year for all of our companies! Thankful for our family. 🙌🏼🦃
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I'm really excited to premiere my first wedding film! I hope you all like it, I had a great time filming it and an even better time editing it. I'm looking forward to the many more that will come after this!
Congratulations to Lena and Dave on your wedding! It was an incredible day, and I'm so grateful you chose me to be a part of it! I wish both of you a lifetime of happiness together!
Venue: Brick & Mortar Events
Photography: Camera Creations by Chase
Cake: De La Rose Bakery
I've filled out the wedding quote form on your website twice and haven't received anything, how long does it normally take for a response?
𝑊𝑎𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐? 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡... 🎙🎶❤️
Thank you so much to the amazing sell-out crown who attended the Clayton Piano Festival's CPF Valentine's Day Gala at Brick & Mortar Events to see David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg❣️
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