Sarah & David Brown
10.26.24
Dave’s planned proposal to Sarah in Florence, Italy, got off to a rocky start. Sarah’s luggage was delayed for five days. The charming boutique hotel they had booked had a broken air conditioner — in the middle of a heat wave. Undeterred, Dave searched for a more comfortable spot. After sharing his surprise proposal plans with the staff at a hotel overlooking the picturesque Arno River, they jumped in to ensure a special stay. “What started with lost luggage and unexpected setbacks turned into an unforgettable beginning to our next chapter together,” Sarah says.
The Charlotte couple met in fall 2021 and went on a few dates, but the timing wasn’t quite right. A year later they ran into each other at a restaurant, and things fell into place. Eventually, they had their children and families meet. “Our focus was to ensure our three kids were comfortable — blending families is never perfect, but we are very blessed,” Sarah says.
For their wedding, they wanted a destination that was new to both of them. Planner Katrina Hutchins suggested High Hampton in Cashiers. “High Hampton created a unique opportunity to provide a place where everyone could be together — our adult sleepaway camp — with many activities,” Sarah says. Fortunately, the resort had escaped significant damage from Hurricane Helene, which had ravaged much of western North Carolina just weeks before.
For the ceremony, Sarah’s daughter walked her down the aisle, and Dave was escorted by his daughter and son. A friend officiated the service. “We wouldn’t change anything,” Sarah says of the celebration. “Katrina curated every detail to reflect our style and story and created a day that was uniquely ours.”
The Details:
Photographer | Jeremy Harwell, Harwell Photography
Venue | High Hampton, Cashiers
Planner | Katrina Hutchins Events
Floral Design | The Bloom Room
Dress | Jane Hill
Beauty | Jami Svay
Groom Attire | Myers Park Tailors
Caterer & Cake | High Hampton
Entertainment | Deans’ Duets (ceremony); DJ Wiggz (reception); Southside Watt (welcome party/after party)
Rentals | LIT Charleston; Dan Lanning (custom bar/tables); BBJ La Tavola, Lola Valentina (linens); Party Tables (linens and draping); Atlanta Tent Company; Professional Party Rentals
Stationery | C. Creative Co.
Videographer | Arden Film Co.
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