High Country Weddings Blog

Photo by Julia Wade Photography Yay! You’re engaged. This is such an exciting time for you as a couple and we highly encourage you to take a beat and celebrate with each other and those closest to you before jumping into planning. Whenever you are ready, we are here to help! In this series on […]

Lily & Reid’s Wedding at White Crow Wedding and Event Venue in Banner Elk, North Carolina took place on June 3rd, 2023. The Whole Shebang was honored to be a part of their day as their wedding planning team and we are thrilled to share all about their story and wedding celebration. Their Story: Lily […]

Laura and Hill’s wedding in June of 2022 was filled with special connections, intentional details, and family moments that will last a lifetime. The Whole Shebang was honored to be a part of their celebrations as we previously coordinated Laura’s sister, Taylor’s wedding at Gideon Ridge Inn in 2018 [featured on the blog at the […]

Choosing when to get married can be a difficult decision, but it is an important one as this decision can have a strong impact on your day as a whole. There are many reasons to choose specific wedding dates such as sentimental ties, venue availability, travel, and more, but in this post, we will explore […]

Flightless bird photography Ashlynn and Michael win the prize for longest postponement. Ashlynn, like so many, got engaged and started planning her wedding in 2020. Her wedding was postponed twice, not because of Covid, but because Michael was stationed overseas. 786 days from when they first got engaged, Ashlynn and Michael tied the knot. So […]

Maggie and Michael’s wedding was our largest wedding of the 2022 season. Maggie, Michael and their Mom’s left no detail unattended to when planning their weekend getaway for their friends and family. From the bridesmaids hike to groomsmen golf tournament, elaborate rehearsal dinner at Linville Ridge Country Club, rocking welcome party at the Beach Pavilion […]

For so many of our couples, the High Country of North Carolina is a destination. I would say that at least 80% of our clients and their guests come to the mountains from out of town. That’s why it’s so special when we get to plan weddings for our friends and neighbors. Boonetown story + […]

Abby was one of our favorite clients for 2023. We hit it off right from the start AND to make it even more special we planned her cousin Stevie’s wedding in the summer of 2022. Abby’s wedding was originally planned for September at The Mill at Rock Creek in Boone NC. When she and Johnny […]

Megan Sheppard Photograph It’s nine hours. That’s how long you need them. That’s if you’re having a traditional timeline [4pm Ceremony-10pm Exit or 5pm Ceremony-10pm Exit.] Can you get by with less? Absolutely. Here are thing things you need to think about. In most situations, you need to be finished with hair and makeup 3 […]

 It’s March and whether your wedding is just around the corner or 6 months away, it’s starting to feel like IT’S ALMOST HERE!!! What I wanted to speak to today is the restlessness and anxiety that you may or may not be experiencing during the “In Between Times”. Also, let’s be clear, the entire engagement […]