High Country Weddings Blog

I am seriously excited that we have a such a gorgeous new farm wedding venue in the mountains of the High Country. 2013 Brides who want a laid back, country mountain wedding should take a look at White Fence Farm . Owners Denise and Fulton Lovin were kind enough to show me around and write […]

Hi Friends. Today we have Andi Gelsthorpe sharing a little about her amazing rental company located in the Boone  area of the North Carolina High Country. Andi and her husband started Miss Match Rentals a few years back and have “hit the nail on the head” by filling a much needed niche for our North […]

The Whole Shebang traveled down to the North Carolina Coast this weekend for a gorgeous wedding on the waterfront of Southport, NC. I had the pleasure of working with my 3 little sisters and brother in law of Southport Catering. Thought I’d share a step by step Margarita recipe that we served for their cocktail […]

I can without a doubt say that Mrs. Erin Hankins was my favorite bride of last season. It’s not just because her gorgeous wedding at the Allandale Mansion in Kingsport Tennessee was featured in this seasons Southern Living Weddings but also because she’s been one of my closest friends since I moved to the Blowing Rock, NC […]

 These days the possibilities are endless for creative ways to have fun with your wedding decor and make it your own. With tons of places to find inspiration like Wedding Blogs, Facebook and Pinterest it’s easy to get carried away. Cake toppers are a simple and easy way to make a bold statement and tie in your cake […]

Love, love love this sweet, simple and elegant October wedding at The Inn at Crestwood located between Boone and Blowing Rock. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Todd!!! Vendors: Venue and Catering – The Inn at Crestwood , Ceremony Music – Steve and Ruth Smith , Cake – Maxie B’s of Greensboro, Flower – The Bitter Pear […]

Jill and Chris kicked off their October wedding weekend with friends and family at the Apple Barn in Valle Crucis .High Country Vendors:  Catering – Woodlands BBQ , Coordinating – The Whole Shebang , Music – The Michael Orlando Band , Photography – Julia Wade , Transportation – Azalea Carriage . Technorati Tags: high country […]

This is one of my favorite Pinterest finds. Loving the DIY movement because it really complements the simple, rustic feel of the NC mountains. I could see this idea used as aisle décor, tree decoration or even in lieu of traditional kissing balls on either side of the alter. It seems like there could be a […]

Living in the High Country Mountains of North Carolina, I get to spend a lot of time snowed in doing research in the off season. Been seeing a lot of these lately on Pinterest What do you think of wedding cakes with out the icing? I think depending on your style of venue it ads […]

Be sure to pick up your copy of Southern Living Weddings on news stands January 6th to see Erin and Brad Hankin’s gorgeous wedding at the Allandale Mansion in Kingsport Tennessee. Featured Vendors: The Whole Shebang , Jennie Andrews Photography and The Limelight Studio .