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Glimpses into recent weddings in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Chris and Jill’s North Carolina Mountain Wedding at the Inn at Crestwood

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 […]

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Chris and Jillian’s Rustic Rehearsal Dinner at the Apple Barn in Valle Crucis NC

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 […]

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Dreamy NC Mountain DIY Decor

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 […]

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Naked Cakes, love or hate???

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 […]

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The Whole Shebang Events Featured in Southern Living Weddings!!!

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 .

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67 Things to do in Boone and Blowing Rock North Carolina

1. Have a tall margarita on the deck at Canyons and watch the sunset – best view in the “High Country”. 2. Walk downtown Blowing Rock and check out all of the unique shops. While you’re there spring for some ice cream at Killwin’s . 3. Bald Guy Brew for Coffee!!! Check out the outdoorsy […]

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Lana and Mark’s Rustic Mountain Wedding at Sugar Hollow Retreat

Loved this gorgeous rustic outdoor wedding at Sugar Hollow Retreat near Watauga Lake. Check out these pictures from Suzanne Masse .Sugar Hollow Retreat is an amazing place to have a wedding if you want to have all of your guests stay together in a “camp like” atmosphere. Mark, Lana and their guests made a long weekend […]

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Melissa and Adam’s – Rustic Wedding at Camp Sky Ranch

Such an amazing time with this wedding. Camp Sky Ranch is definitely my favorite new venue in the Boone/Blowing Rock Area. Owners Jack and Lori sharp are amazing to work with. Shout out to all of the High Country Vendors involved Venue – Camp Sky Ranch Catering – The Gamekeeper Cake – Wendy Sykes Gordon […]

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Boone and Blowing Rock Restaurant Reviews – The Gamekeeper

I am pleased and thrilled to bring you our observations of the meal that we enjoyed at The Gamekeeper . This little gem of a restaurant is nestled into a little nook off the side of Shull’s Mill Road near Yonahlossee . The unassuming exterior both speaks of a simpler time in the mountains as […]

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North Carolina Mountain Weddings With The Whole Shebang

The Whole Shebang continually strives to help you create a one-of-a-kind, beautiful, and creative wedding in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. I absolutely love what I do and there is a real joy in the process of creating a relaxed and fun environment that allows a bride to create her own unique […]

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