Real Wedding: Stephanie and Andrew’s Summer Garden Ceremony

Rochelle Johnson 7/30/26 Rochelle Johnson 7/30/26

Real Wedding: Stephanie and Andrew’s Summer Garden Ceremony

Stephanie and Andrew's summer wedding at The Cookery was filled with fresh color, thoughtful details, and joyful moments from start to finish. Their celebration paired a sunny outdoor ceremony with soft pink florals, elegant candlelit tables, a stunning floral wedding cake, and a packed dance floor. From timeless portraits to beautifully designed reception spaces, every part of the day reflected a modern, garden-inspired style and offers plenty of inspiration for couples planning a Durham wedding.

Wedding at a Glance:
Ceremony & Reception | 180 Guests | Plated Meal | Choice Beer and Wine Package

Vendors:
Photography:Timmester Photography| Planning: LP Planning & Design‍ ‍| Caterer: Under The Oak‍ ‍| Rentals: American Party Rentals‍ ‍| Florals: Brushed By Bec‍ ‍| Chuppah: Raleigh Chuppah‍ ‍| Band: Emerald Empire Band‍ ‍| Hair & Makeup: Blissful Muse

Getting Ready

A Sunny Ceremony

Love in Full Bloom

A Party of Pink!

Read More

Real Wedding: Delaney and Emmett’s Colorful Disco Wedding

Charlotte Wray 6/1/24 Charlotte Wray 6/1/24

Real Wedding: Delaney and Emmett’s Colorful Disco Wedding

Delaney and Emmett’s wedding at The Cookery was a vibrant disco love celebration! With bold decorations including shimmering disco balls, vibrant painted backdrops, and colorful wildflowers, this day was absolutely exuberant. A testament to their fun, creative spirits, this wedding day was simply perfect. Click to scroll through these pictures and see all the details!

Smiling couple walking down a wedding aisle in an outdoor cobblestoned garden. Wedding guests are clapping.

Ballroom with rows of tables set with colorful teal linens and orange and pink flowers.

Colorful wedding invitations that say Delaney and Emmett

Bride dances with wedding party with blue heart-shaped glasses on

Bride and groom dance in a industrial style reception space with exposed brick walls and high ceilings

Delaney & Emmett’s Colorful Disco Wedding

Wedding at a Glance:
Ceremony & Reception | 105 Guests | Family-Style Dinner | Choice Open Bar Package

Vendors:
Photography: Karena Schroeder Photography | Planning: Folie à Deux Events | Caterer: Donovan's Dish | Rentals: American Party Rentals | Specialty Rentals: Revel NC | DJ: Dow Oak Events | Cake/Dessert: Cocoa Forte | Chalkboard Art: Rachel Writes NC | Hair & Makeup: Peach Cowgirl Beauty

Getting Ready

Bride smiles showing her wedding ring standing next to a wedding gown on a hanger

Hands adjust a man's boutonniere

Groom and his wedding party walk outside with a sign that says The Cookery above them

Bride and groom look at each other surrounded by a smiling wedding party holding colorful floral bouquets

Vibrant Details

Ballroom with natural light and exposed brick walls set up with rows of tables. Tables have linens, place settings and flowers on them

Bride is surrounded by bridesmaids smiling holding colorful bouquets

Table set with place settings and vases of colorful flowers in a reception hall

Blue sign says Leave a Message for the Bride and Groom

Ballroom with natural light and exposed brick walls set up with rows of tables. Tables have linens, place settings and flowers on them

Ballroom with natural light and exposed brick walls set up with rows of tables. Tables have linens, place settings and flowers on them

Cocktail bar with a chalkboard that says The Cookery and flowers in the foreground

Cocktail bar with a chalkboard that says The Cookery and flowers in the foreground

Ballroom with natural light and exposed brick walls set up with rows of tables. Tables have linens, place settings and flowers on them

Ballroom with natural light and exposed brick walls set up with rows of tables. Tables have linens, place settings and flowers on them

Ballroom with natural light and exposed brick walls set up with rows of tables. Tables have linens, place settings and flowers on them

Ballroom with natural light and exposed brick walls set up with rows of tables. Tables have linens, place settings and flowers on them

Yellow and magenta flowers in arrangements on dining tables with disco balls

Yellow and magenta flowers in arrangements on dining tables with disco balls

Colorful backdrop at the end of an aisle in an outdoor cobblestone garden

Colorful backdrop at the end of an aisle in an outdoor cobblestone garden

Reception tables set with teal napkins, colorful flowers and gold cutlery

Reception tables set with teal napkins, colorful flowers and gold cutlery

A Colorful Outdoor Garden Ceremony

Bride walking down the aisle with a man in an outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride looking down during an outdoor wedding ceremony

Man reading a book to wedding guests seated in rows of seats in an outdoor garden

outdoor wedding ceremony with a colorful backdrop and bride and groom holding hands

close up of bride and groom holding hands

Exuberant wedding couple laughing walking down an aisle

Smiling couple walk down the aisle in an outdoor wedding ceremony

A Disco Party Reception

Bride and groom seated at a long table with wedding party guests. Colorful backdrop with flowers in a reception space.

Bride embraces groom with market lights in the background

Couple dances in a large room with market lights and exposed brick walls

Wedding party dancing on a crowded dance floor

Man in a blue suit holds a cocktail while dancing

Bride and groom embrace in front of a brick building with a sign that says The Cookery

Read More