Wedding Planning: The Umstead:: May 2026
Kimberly and Charles chose a two-part way to celebrate their wedding, beginning with an intimate spring ceremony at The Umstead on May 9, 2026. Surrounded by family, they exchanged vows outdoors in a setting that felt quiet and personal. The details were intentional, with Kimberly’s pink shoes setting the tone for the color story, carried through florals, ribbons, and table accents.
The First Ceremony
The Umstead Reception
Following the ceremony, these two gathered with family for a champagne toast before sitting down to dinner, cake and festivities. The evening moved at an easy pace, giving everyone time to settle in and enjoy it. Smaller weddings have a way of doing that, where each moment has space.
The Celebration Continues
A few months later, Kimberly and Charles hosted a larger reception for friends at the historic Borden Building in Fletcher Park. The celebration shifted in scale, but kept the same sense of purpose. The color palette returned with a twist, reversing the original scheme so that pink took the lead across linens with softer tones playing second fiddle.
Guests arrived to drinks and light bites on the front porch before heading inside for dinner among floral arrangements that echoed the wedding day, just in smaller form.
When the sun went down, the celebration moved outside under market lights, where guests gathered, danced, and stayed late.
Kimberly and Charles created a celebration that honored both the intimacy of their ceremony and the energy of bringing everyone together later on. It’s a reminder that a wedding doesn’t have to live in a single day, it can unfold over time in a way that feels right for the couple.
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Vendor info:
Ceremony & Reception: The Umstead
Officiant: Ann McKenzie
Photographer: Mina von Feilitzsch
Cake: Blue Moon Bakery
Florist: [email protected]
Wedding Planners: Premier Party Planners @premierpartyplanner
