Spring Wedding Special

We want to celebrate the beauty of spring with an amazing special!

All package weddings booked during April and May 2012 will also include a Bridal Portrait Session and an engagement session and a set of  4×5 companion albums.

Call us today at 910-452-5522 for the details but hurry the offer ends May 31, 2012!

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Congratulations To Eileen and Jason They got Married in Calabash

You could not have asked for a more perfect day in the middle of the North Carolina Hot Summer for the Wedding In Calabash of Eileen and Jason.

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Put a ring on it

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Seal The Deal

A Beautiful Wedding at the Graystone Inn in Wilmington

Congratulations to Kenda and Ian!
They were married July 3, 2011 at the Graystone Inn in Wilmington North Carolina. Ian is a Sergeant in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg he and Kenda tied the knot in a very intimate setting at the Graystone Inn.DSC 0984 A Beautiful Wedding at the Graystone Inn in WilmingtonDSC 09062 A Beautiful Wedding at the Graystone Inn in Wilmington

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Jean and Gary get Married in Southport North Carolina

Congratulations to Jean and Gary ! They got married at Sacred Heart Church in Southport on June 3, 2011 and had an elegant reception at the Southport Community Center.

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They got ready for the wedding at the beautiful historic Ruark Bed and Breakfast in Southport

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bon appetite Jean and Gary get Married in Southport North CarolinaThe Wonderful reception was catered by Bon Appetite Catering in Wilmington North Carolina. Entertainment was provided by Shore Sound Porductions with Tommy Robbins.

See more Pictures from this great wedding Here.

Vanna and Clay Got Married in Ocean Isle Beach North Carolina

You could not have asked for a more perfect day to have  a wedding at Ocean Isle Beach In North Carolina.

Sunny and just warm enough with no humidity I wish all days could be this good.

 

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Bon Appetit Catering  from Wilmington provided all of the food and wonderful service, it is always a pleasure to work with them.

Roxanne’s Florals did a wonderful job with Vanna’s Flowers, and Lifestage Films was there to capture the video of this beautiful wedding.

The First Wedding at the Wilmington Convention Center

We had the privilege to photograph Brooke and Brian’s Wedding which was the first wedding event held at the beautiful Wilmington Convention Center in Downtown Wilmington.

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The staff there was absolutely marvelous  to work with and really went out of their

way to make this a very special day.

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We look forward to photographing many more events in this gorgeous facility.

 

To book your event there please check out the contact listing  below.

To book your group’s next Public Show, Banquet, Wedding, Meeting,
or to request a free Convention Planner Kit, please contact:
Susan Eaton General Manager 910.251.5101  seaton@businessmadecasual.com
For general sales and service, please contact:
Jenni Harris Sales and Services Manager 910.386-4325  jharris@businessmadecasual.com
Nikki Fisher Event Services Manager 910.386.4341  nfisher@businessmadecasual.com
For the Food + Beverage Department, please contact:
Julio Rios Food + Beverage Director 910.386.4323  jrios@businessmadecasual.com
Meagan Lanier Catering Sales Manager 910.386.4324  mlanier@businessmadecasual.com
Shannon Pesackis Catering Sales Manager 910.386.4330  spesackis@businessmadecasual.com

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The Website for the Wilmington Convention Center can be found at this link :  http://www.businessmadecasual.com/

For those couples getting ready to travel on a honeymoon

I thought it would be helpful for those that are getting ready to travel in the next few months to provide some helpful websites that may give you some helpful tips and information.
Happy and Safe Travels! If going on a honeymoon hopefully you will get some great money saving ideas from some of these websites.

1. Christopher Elliott – http://www.elliott.org/blog/ – Prolific travel journalist and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott is also co-founder of the Consumer Travel Alliance, an advocacy group for travelers. You can see what’s on his mind at National Geographic Traveler (http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine), through his syndicated newspaper column and in his personal finance column at Mint.com. He’s the travel expert at MSNBC.com, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20000666 and also provides travel expertise to ABCNews.com, CNN.com, The New York Times and USAToday.com.

2. Consumer Traveler – http://www.consumertraveler.com/ – This site was founded more than a decade ago by Christopher Elliott, Charles Leocha and Terry Riley. If you have a travel problem that needs to be solved, or want the latest travel news this is your go-to place. Plus, it’s really fun reading.

3. Gadling – http://www.gadling.com/ – Grant Martin oversees a dynamic group of contributors who offer solid travel news as well as interesting destination features. This is a terrific general interest travel blog that I’ve written for in the past. Their contributors offer just the right combination of travel news and destination feature — plus, they have a great sense of humor.

4. AARP Travel – http://www.aarp.org/travel/travel-tips/- news Anyone over 50 should check in here regularly for outstanding ideas about saving money, time and aggravation, whether traveling for fun or business. They offer solid advice on travel related health issues and deals for solo travel too.

5. Wanderlust and Lipstick – http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/ – Beth Whitman is the founder and editor who For more than 22 years, she has been traveling the globe as a “contemporary Wanderer” The site is targeted to women and features her posts as well as a number of contributors who discuss combining travel with volunteer work, adventure trips, and business.

6. My Itchy Travel Feet, Baby Boomer’s Guide to Travel – http://myitchytravelfeet.com – Donna Hull writes this inspiring blog that is enhanced by her husband Alan’s outstanding photography. It’s all about their personal adventures around the world with lots of tips and special deals specifically for Baby Boomers.

7. Frugal Travel Guy – http://frugaltravelguy.blogspot.com/ AND Thrifty Traveling – http://thriftytraveling.com/ – Rick Ingersoll is THE Frugal Travel Guy and Mary Van Meer has a book called Thrifty Travel. They have a real depth of practical insight, so if you you’re looking for innovative ways to save money on a trip, check them out before making plans.

8. Tnooz – http://www.tnooz.com/ – If you want to know how technology is influencing the travel industry, bookmark this site and visit often.

9. Tim Leffel – http://www.timleffel.com/ – Author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations and Make Your Travel Dollars Worth a Fortune: The Contrarian Traveler’s Guide to Getting More for Less. Tim also keeps a close eye on the travel industry at http://www.perceptivetravel.com.

10. Pauline Frommer’s Daily Briefing – http://paulinefrommerbriefing.blogspot.com/ – For up-to-the-minute travel industry information and how it effects consumers, keep a close eye on what Pauline ( yes, Arthur’s daughter) says. She also has a syndicated radio show and offers great destination articles on her site too.

11. Intelligent Travel – http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/intelligenttravel/ – This National Geographic site is devoted to travel that is “cultural, authentic and sustainable.” Want to get an in-depth sense of a place on your bucket list from the people who live there? You’ll find out all you need to know here and more. Plus, the photography will take your breath away.

Landfall Chapel in Wilmington is Where Nick and Christine tied the knot

Nick and Christine were glowing all day! The beautiful ceremony was held at the Landfall Chapel in Wilmington, North Carolina and the fantastic reception was held at the Holiday Inn at Wrightsville Beach.

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Great looking couple at the Landfall Chapel

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As always is the case the staff at the Holiday Inn on Wrightsville Beach did an outstanding job with the room and the food.

A Beautiful Wedding in Castle Hayne, NC

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs. William and Michelle Rivenbark.

They had a lovely wedding ceremony in Castle Hayne at the Bethany Presbyterian Church on Castle Hayne Rd. Michelle and William had about 250 guests at the Northside Baptist Church Hall.


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Candle Ceremony

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Gorgeous Bridesmaids in May

Prior to the Reception we went to the Cape Fear River waterfront next to the Wilmington Hilton Riverside and across from the USS North Carolina Battleship to create some lasting memories for Michelle and William’s perfect day.

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Loves happens on the Cape Fear

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Scenic Wilmington

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Kissing by the banks of the Cape Fear River

It was quite a joyous occasion with the Covil’s and the Rivenbark’s having a great time dancing to the fun tunes played by the great DJ Colby Wahl.

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Honeymoon Time


Congratulations Stephanie and Justin May 1, 2010

Great wedding at Saint Mark’s Church in Wilmington, NC  on May 1, 2010.

Stephanie and Justin had a wonderful ceremony performed by Father Dan from Sacred Heart in Raleigh.

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The Fantastic Reception was held at the City Club in Wilmington on third and Dock Street.

The couple looked fabulous and were transported to downtown Wilmington for some pictures by the Cape Fear River in front of the USS battleship

North Carolina near the  Hilton Riverside Hotel.

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The weather was spectacular  with a nice breeze coming from the Cape Fear River.

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The band that Stephanie and Justin Chose for their entertainment was really great they are called Stone Age Romeos and are from Raleigh North Carolina.
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They are a fun and very talented group of fine musicians who we hope to hear again very soon. They play a great variety of songs for the seventies to current music.
The food and drink were plentiful at the City Club and the staff provided top notch service. Every one was having a wonderful time!
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Click the link below to see all of the wedding images from Stephanie and Justin’s awesome wedding in Wilmington NC on May 2, 2010


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