Jackie and Stuart’s Charlotte Wedding (Part Two – The Reception)

Following the ceremony at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, Jackie and Stuart’s wedding celebration moved to the Ballantyne Resort.
The evening kicked off with a cocktail party complete with a signature cocktail – the “Fogalino.”
As I peeked inside the ballroom I was treated to a spectacular vision that came from the combination of the efforts of Sha Sha Harnik of Distinctive Events in Charleston, Todd Crawford of Crawford and Company Florist in Charlotte and the staff at the Ballantyne Resort. The cake by Jill Delmastro of Wedding Cakes by Jill added even more elegance to the setting.
I need to mention the efforts of Lee MacLeod of Sterling Event Planners, Ballantyne catering sales manager Kelly Randazzo, Ballantyne’s events concierge Sarah Slovensky and Jennifer Wouters from Soiree Charlotte. Jennifer did an amazing job as the point person for the event.
The team from Cinematrimony, led by Darin Holiday, was also great to work with and I appreciate their unobtrusive style.
The Atlanta 80’s cover band The Breakfast Club kept the party going all night and a photo booth from Party Booths was another nice touch.
Jackie and Stu are such a fun couple and they made the night all huge party for everyone. Thanks to you both and to your families for a fantastic event.
Jackie and Stuart outside the Ballantyne Resort
Jackie and Stuart outside the Ballantyne Resort
Signature cocktail - the "Fogalino"
Signature cocktail - the "Fogalino"
An amazing setting insdie the Ballantyne Resort
An amazing setting inside the Ballantyne Resort
All the details were done to perfection
All the details were done to perfection
An incredible cake by Jill Delmastro of Wedding Cakes by Jill
An incredible cake by Jill Delmastro of Wedding Cakes by Jill
The staff at the Ballantyne Resort did a fantastic job
The staff at the Ballantyne Resort is top notch
The wedding party made some grand entrances
The wedding party made some grand entrances
Jackie and Stu's first dance
Jackie and Stu's first dance
Group hug after the first dance
Group hug after the first dance
Jackie's grandfather gave a wonderful speech
Jackie's grandfather gave a wonderful speech
Jackie and Stu get words of wisdom from her grandfather
Jackie and Stu get words of wisdom from her grandfather
Jackie and the wedding party react to a speech by her father
Jackie and the wedding party react to a speech by her father
Stuart's father is a minister and he gave the blessing
Stuart's father is a minister and he gave the blessing
The first course arrives
The first course arrives
Jackie dances with her father
Jackie dances with her father
Jackie gives her father a big hug at the end of their dance
Jackie shows her appreciation to her father
Jackie's grandmother has a great time on the dance floor
Jackie's grandmother has a great time on the dance floor
Looking for a photo opportunity
Looking for a photo opportunity
Jackie gets things moving on the dance floor
Jackie gets things moving on the dance floor
Jackie and her mother enjoy the reception
Jackie and her mother enjoy the reception
Atlanta 80's cover band The Breakfast Club gets some backup vocals from the bride
Atlanta 80's cover band The Breakfast Club gets some backup vocals from the bride
They wore their sunglasses at night, as per Jackie's request
They wore their sunglasses at night, as per Jackie's request
Jackie's father took a break for cigars and single malt scotch
Jackie's father took a break for cigars and single malt scotch
Jackie did a little fake-out on the first attempt at the bouquet toss
Jackie did a little fake-out on the first attempt at the bouquet toss
Jackie and Stu make their exit
Jackie and Stu make their exit
Sparkers light the way for the escape
Sparklers light the way for the escape
Jackie and Stu met at a golf course so the golf cart was very fitting
Jackie and Stu met during college while working at a golf course so the cart was very fitting

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  1. Awesome stuff! And I’m loving your new blog… nice huge pics! Cool!


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