Spring bloomed bright and lovely on Bess and Brayden’s wedding day. Sunlight spilled across Kinsleeshop Farm’s lush acres and barns. In the restored 1930’s wedding barn, friends and family gathered to celebrate.
Kona, their sweet golden retriever, was having a blast in his special collar made of white roses. He got to supervise as Bess slipped on Astrid & Mercedes Paradise, her Chantilly lace ball gown wedding dress and matching jacket, and got fussed over by her and her bridesmaids. As his two favorite people in the world shared their first look, he waited in the wings, then joyfully joined them for some portraits. Then, he walked down the aisle for a front row seat as an honorary groomsman, and after cocktails, went for a much-needed nap.
Dancing Into the Night
Meanwhile, Bess and Brayden headed back into the wedding barn for their warmly elegant blue and white reception! Family pictures, fresh florals, candlelight, and a great time awaited guests. By the end of the night, Bess had slipped into a little white party dress and a marabou-decked cowgirl hat, perfect for dancing and a sparkler send-off!
Bess + Brayden's Statesville Wedding Vendors
wedding dress: Astrid & Mercedes Paradise gown & topper via Bellissima | venue: The Kinsleeshop Farm | photography: Hillary Muelleck | florals: Johnson Greenhouses | hair: Bethany Roberson | stationery & calligraphy: The Lettered Lily | rentals: Cooke Rentals | DJ: Carolina DJ Professionals | catering: Hurley Catering | cake: Ketchie Creek Bakery
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