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Honeysuckle Tea House Wedding in Chapel Hill, NC

~Rustic Fall Wedding at the Honeysuckle Tea House in Chapel Hill, NC~

Just outside the heart of Chapel Hill, at the enchanting Honeysuckle Tea House, Criss and Emily were joined by their friends and family in celebrating their wedding day. They began with a private first look at their home in Durham, joined by their dog, Wellie, before meeting up with their loved ones during the ceremony.

Honeysuckle Tea House

Honeysuckle Tea House is a wedding and event venue located just 15 minutes outside of the heart of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The venue is hosted on a 30-acre farm full of gorgeous and sustainable greenery. The venue’s team describes it as “a hidden gem just 15 minutes away from Chapel Hill…your destination for majestic nature, rustic charm, and unforgettable events.” The venue focuses on sustainability in all its practices and is even constructed out of shipping containers and other repurposed materials. I absolutely love this venue as it offers stunning views with cute quirks around every corner. This venue is just as beautiful in the spring, as the flowers bloom, as it is in the fall when the leaves start to change colors. The Honeysuckle Tea House is especially gorgeous at night. The venue has multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas, a hammock circle, and a large tent outdoors all decorated in lights. This ambient lighting allows for the perfect mood to get the dance floor going. At Criss and Emily’s wedding, their guests absolutely tore it up on the dance floor and had a blast. I absolutely adored being able to capture some special moments from their dance party. Another great bonus of the Honeysuckle Tea House is that they offer their own signature products! From tea blends to farm products and mead, trying some of their products is an absolute must. At this time the Honeysuckle Tea House is available for booking special events, retreats & weddings. They also host special events and festivals for the general public. Feel free to check them out, I highly recommend them!

Private First Look

Criss and Emily began their special day with a private and intimate first look at their home in Durham, North Carolina. They were joined by their lovely dog, Wellie, who was a great addition to this moment. Criss initially stood with his back facing Emily before the final reveal. This made for some adorable shots where you can feel the anticipation from the couple. After the initial reveal, we captured some shots on a bench in their backyard. There were actually some cute yellow flowers that paired perfectly with Emily’s yellow dress which I made sure to get in the shot as they sat on the bench. Eventually, Wellie could no longer contain his excitement and joined his parents by the bench for a few photos. We continued to capture some different poses before moving to the front yard. Their wedding was actually right before Halloween and their front yard was decorated perfectly for the occasion. From pumpkins to spooky Halloween decorations, we were able to get some pretty fun and creative photos that capture Criss and Emily’s personality as well as the fall weather. I love when couples can have fun in front of the camera and just let loose. I think that often makes for the most memorable photos and I think Criss and Emily were able to do just that. It seemed like they had a lot of fun messing around with the decorations and posing for the camera. After the first look at their home, there were a few hours before the ceremony began at the Honeysuckle Tea House.

Rustic Fall Ceremony

Criss & Emily’s Ceremony took place at the Honeysuckle Tea House in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The venue was perfectly decorated with lights and fall décor which fit the overall atmosphere. At the end of the aisle, under the white arch, were multiple pumpkins which paired perfectly with the yellows and oranges of the surrounding foliage and with Emily’s stunning yellow dress. Criss and Emily shared beautiful vows that captured many inside jokes and displayed their deep love for one another. Many of their vows centered around moss, as Emily is very fond of moss. Emily happens to be so fascinated by moss that they even had mini terrariums as wedding favors for their guests! The ceremony was full of laughs, tears, and smiles. After Criss and Emily shared their first kiss and walked down the aisle, we took some portraits in the farm area of the venue. These colors were absolutely stunning and fit the desired fall aesthetic perfectly. Wellie even joined the newlyweds during this section to get some more photos together.

Furry Friends

One of my favorite things to see at weddings is the inclusion of a couple’s pets! Having your pet as part of your special day can be so much fun and make for some amazing memories. It can be difficult to think about all the added elements that come along with having your pet as part of your wedding day. Couples will often have a trusted friend or family member responsible for taking care of the animal on the day of or even hiring a third-party service that takes care of your pet for the day. These services will even bring your fur baby to the venue, ensure they are getting the best of care, and allow your guests to not have to worry. When it comes to photos with your furry friend, it's important to just have fun! You know more than anyone how to make sure your animal has fun and what will make them smile for the camera. Criss and Emily seemed to have so much fun with their dog Willie. He was absolutely adorable and was one of the highlights of the night.  

Vendors:

Photography: Vidr Photography

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Officiant: P&M Notary

Diana Giraldo

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Venue, dinner, and drinks: Honeysuckle Tea House

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Dessert: Richardson Cakes

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Videographer: Summit to Sea Photography

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Ceremony sound technician: Triangle Sound Service

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Honeysuckle Tea House Wedding | Hillsborough NC

As the weather got cooler and the leaves started changing Natalie and Juan said their vows in front of their closest friends and family. 

The Hillsborough courthouse in fall really is one of my favorite places to shoot. Downtown Hillsborough has a very relaxed vibe, and the golden leaves and historic brick buildings are a beautiful combination.

When you first arrive you have to go to the courthouse to pay the fee, then you to to the magistrate's office to have your witnesses sign. The office is very small and I think we were probably at max capacity with 8 of us in there.

After the documents were all signed we headed over to the ceremony location. Since they were sharing the wedding via zoom it needed to be a location close to a building so the wifi signal would be strong enough. We waited until 3pm to make sure everyone had joined the zoom meeting. While waiting there were last minute preparations, group photos, and some goofing off :)

Then it was time for the ceremony.

After the ceremony everyone headed to the colonial inn for cocktail hour.

After drinks everyone headed to Honeysuckle Tea House in Chapel Hill for dinner. I had never been there before but it has become my new favorite place to visit with friends and relax and chat. They have a nice outdoor area, playground, and cozy indoor area serving drinks and teas.

Overall it was such a lovely day, and I'm so happy I was able to be a part of it and help capture the love.

Vendors:

Ceremony Venue: Orange County Courthouse; Hillsborough,  NC

Reception Venue: Honeysuckle Tea House; Chapel Hill, NC

Flowers: Estefania Ornelas of Dirt Flowers; Dallas, TX

Cake: Guglhupf Bakery, Cafe, and Biergarten

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