Bridal Showcase, Summer 2021

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Bridal Showcase, Summer 2021

We just wrapped up the month of August and we’re so excited to share one of our favorite events with you - Our Summer Bridal Showcase! We teamed up with some of Raleigh’s top vendors to create a space that would inspire so many couples for their wedding day and it was everything we dreamed of and more! We hope sharing the designs created by our talented team inspires you with all the possibilities that The Merrimon-Wynne House has to offer!

We are so excited to share that we raised over $3000 for Designed for Joy - a non-profit that provides transitional work experience for women emerging from trafficking, homelessness, time in prison, overcoming addiction or other vulnerable situations.

THE MAIN HOUSE

Our main house had every guest feeling like they were in Italy! Heather Lawson at Amanda Blair By Design was inspired by an Italian Countryside wedding - focusing her design on bright pastels and summer florals! She brought her inspirational photos to life and created the most magical space for our couples!

We love looking back at our designer’s boards and watching everything come to life!

“I drew inspiration for the Main House design from my time spent traveling overseas. I love eclectic design that looks effortless but at the same time incredibly intentional. You will see soft earth tones mixed with vibrant summer citruses for this fun and travel forward italian countryside themed showcase!” - Heather Lawson with Amanda Blair By Design

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THE TENT

While Pinterest boards were coming to life inside, brides were also finding inspiration left and right under our tented lawn! Our outdoor team filled the space with bright linens and gorgeous floral inspiration! Anthem Design and Meristem Florals did such an amazing job creating a unique yet simple and versatile design - they had every bride feeling like the space was catered to them and their own style!

“Our inspiration for the showcase this year captured our love for long summer nights, dinner al fresco, and beautiful, lighter summer color palettes. We wanted to give a nod to coastal, Grecian vibes and faraway places that remind us of favorite travels and memory making with our loved ones!” - Caroline Placey with Anthem Design

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THE CARRIAGE HOUSE

There was wedding inspiration galore throughout The Carriage House! Anthem House and Meristem Floral brought their visions to life one mood board at a time and worked together to create the most magical space for our brides! We cannot get over how beautiful these lush floral arches are and how perfect the lounge area is in our space!

“We were inspired by the tones and textures of the late summer in North Carolina. Grasses and pods were paired with muted shades of peach, yellow and taupe that reminded us of the current state of our gardens. We hoped the attendees of the bridal show could experience the pleasure of strolling through a summer garden!” - Anna Passarelli with Meristem Floral

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