We must admit, Brooks + Michelle’s first point of advice is spot on for their Regal Barclay Villa Wedding; “Always pray together before making huge decisions. Communicate the entire process, remain in one accord with EVERYTHING and don’t let the planning of this huge day come between the two of you!!” Please join us as we celebrate Brooks + Michelle’s Barclay Villa ceremony.
Regal Barclay Villa Wedding
Complete with insights from the bride!
Brooks + Michelle
July 22, 2017
Barclay Villa
Share with us how you two met:
A mutual friend introduced us at Brooks former place of business.
Describe your wedding dress. What was wedding shopping like for you?
My dress was a white sweetheart neckline that was fitted down to mid-thigh then the flared out with tiered ruffles.
Tell us about your hair & makeup:
Makeup was a very natural look very minimal. Makeup was done by Facing Paris B, Jasmin Cotton.
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How / why did you choose your ceremony venue:
It was regal and princess-like kinda what I have always pictured as a child getting married at. The Barclay Villa in Angier, NC was the venue.
Tell us about your flowers:
Flowers were provided by Fallons flowers and I wanted them to have a backyard garden feel and they did. They were hydrangeas and pink tulips with ivy incorporated.
What is your best memory of your wedding?
My vows and the ceremony and the wedding day prep!!!!
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Tell us about your bridesmaids:
I had 5 bridesmaids whose dresses are from David’s Bridal. They were all very close and dear friends of mine for 20+ years.
Tell us about his groomsmen:
There were 5 groomsmen who got their tux’s from Men’s Warehouse. All the guys were childhood friends of the groom.
Favorite item on the reception menu:
Mac and cheese and the fried chicken (LOL).
And your cake:
Our cake was a 4 tier cake that was also simplistic in style it was gray and had coral flowers cascading down the side to match the color and theme of the wedding. The cake was provided by Cake Couture.
Any wedding favors:
The wedding favors were the photo booth pictures that had our wedding logo.
Tell us about your honeymoon:
We went to Miami and Key West Florida.
Tell us about your wedding planner:
My wedding planner was Teresa McCalop for Totally Beautiful Moments Events and Planning. She was an absolute gem to work with!!! Teresa was very thorough and organized and took so much pressure off me as the bride. She has organizational skills that are par none.
Any advice for future brides:
Have a destination wedding something you literally just have to show up for.