Erin and Jason
Photo: Kate Headley
After seven years and two children, Louisiana-based Erin Moniotte and Jason Beck finally made it official. The couple -- along with their 75 guests -- traveled to the bride’s hometown of Arden, North Carolina for their English-garden inspired fete on March 17, 2012.
From the start, the bride, who previously ran a children’s stationery company, knew she wanted to design and create the wedding invites. She drew inspiration from swatches of Liberty of London fabric, keeping the color palette neutral with accents of soft greens and red. Erin also incorporated a bear illustration found in an old French book to represent the outdoor setting of their nuptials.
Jason wore a J.Crew charcoal gray suit and white shirt and a Burberry tie.
Erin had purchased another dress to wear on her big day, but after seeing this beaded gown from Aidan Mattox, she knew it was the one. Its simple, vintage feel just swept her away.
Jason and Erin took a moment to themselves before the ceremony and then posed for pictures with photographer Kate Headley.
Erin's bouquet which she created after watching online video tutorials was filled with herbs, roses, and berries. To finish it off, she tied a piece of her mother’s veil around the stems.
A flower girl posed with her basket of rose petals. All three of the bride's petite gals wore frocks tied with gray sashes made from extra bridesmaid-dress fabric.
The ring bearers, nephews of Erin and Jason, looked dapper in black pants, suspenders, white shirts, and green bowties from Banbury Cross.
The bride asked each attendant to choose her favorite Amsale silhouette from a range of champagne-colored, crinkle chiffon dresses.
The bride's grandmothers were escorted down the aisle to a guitar rendition of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World" right before Jason and his groomsmen walked to The Beatles' "Across the Universe." Before making her debut to "Claire de Lune" Erin's bridesmaids entered to "Here Comes the Sun" (also by The Beatles) and the children followed as "You Are My Sunshine" played.
The day before the ceremony, Erin and her friends put together the table arrangements of Juliet roses, red ranunculus, pink hypericum berries, herbs, and leaves. They placed them in glass vessels from World Market. Many of the containers (which included ice cream dishes, drinking glasses, storage canisters, and trifle bowls) later made their way into the couple's home.
Guests were given the choice of entree: Carolina mountain trout, roasted chicken, or seared filet mignon. And in place of a traditional guest book, the newlyweds asked friends and family to sign a cookbook from nearby restaurant, Tupelo Honey Cafe.
To help the pair pick their cake from out-of-state, Cakes by Jane mailed them fresh samples to taste. Erin and Jason decided on alternating tiers of almond and cappuccino cake frosted with buttercream and trimmed with a gold ribbon.
Photography: Kate Headley Photography
Location and catering: The Cliffs at Walnut Cove (888-247-3466)
Day-of coordination: Andrea Skillman Events
Cake: Cakes by Jane
Ceremony and dinner guitarist: James Barr
Reception DJ: Dylan Skidmore of Blazin Sounds Entertainment
Rentals: Professional Party Rentals, Inc.
Hair and makeup: Pi.Salon.Spa
Engagement ring: Blanca Monros Gomez
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