Intimate Vineyard Wedding in NC: Jakoma + Vaughn

Jakoma and Vaughn’s wedding was all about romantic-elegance!  They wanted to have an intimate wedding that reflected their personal style and tastes! Deciding on a venue was a no-brainer! Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC provided the perfect back drop in creating a warm environment with grand elements of charm and romance. They decided on ruby and gold for their wedding colors to add to the feel of romance and elegance. Their venue was filled with flickers of candle light and tons of black magic roses enhancing the already beautiful space.

The evening was warm, romantic and  filled with love. Vaughn’s father passed away years ago, but they could not have married without including him. So they decided to honor his father by displaying a photo of him which was illuminated by candlelight with a loving message. The couple describes themselves as both foodies and wine connoisseurs, so choosing what to serve for dinner was very important to them. Their guests dined on a duo of Asian Seared Salmon and Herb Roasted Chicken with a great selection of Red and White wine.  AS22 Photography captured every moment of their intimate vineyard wedding.

 

How They Met 

Vaughn & I met through a mutual friend on Facebook in 2010. Vaughn describes being instantly attracted to my smile from my FB profile picture and not being able to resist sending me a message introducing himself. Initially, I was hesitant to take Vaughn up on his date offer. After a month of FB messaging, we exchanged numbers and decided to meet for wine & live music at Boton’s House of Jazz for our first day.

The Proposal

Vaughn proposed to me on Valentine’s Day 2013 at Boston’s House of Jazz (our first date location)! He started the evening out by cooking a delicious dinner at my home. He invited my mother, my sister, his brother & sister-in-law. After dinner & wine, we all drove to Boston’s House of Jazz for live music. During the first set, Vaughn makes his way to the front of the room, grabs the mic and begins to recite a poem (that he’d written) to me in front of everyone! Vaughn get’s down on one knee & asks me to be his wife! I was so shocked…I cried my way to a “YES!” The room erupted with screams and gasps!! It was so romantic as Vaughn had been preparing for this day for about two months with the help of my son, my sister, Vaughn’s best friend & the Boston’s House of Jazz staff. The timing was perfect!

Wedding Style

Bride: Marchesa Notte dress from the Spring Collection. The mermaid style dress is embellished with rose gold which gives the dress it’s unique elegance. Favorite Accessory: Jessica Simpson Bracelet worn by the Bride. Groom: Chino Collezione Murano Suit with a vintage Louis Vuitton Tie.

Incorporation of Culture

We didn’t necessarily include any culture in our wedding. We had a traditional ceremony with traditional vows & lots of prayer. It was very important that we build a life together with God being the foundation. We performed the ‘Cord of Three Stands’ as our unity ceremony. Ecclesiastes 4:12

Most Memorable Moment 

The entire evening was memorable! My fondest memory & the one I will cherish the most is the look on my husband’s face when he first saw me! He did a little two-step too! ;) The love & happiness in his eyes solidified it all for me.

Help a Bride-to-be Out 

I would suggest staying true to who you are! Don’t let the opinions of others dictate any part of your wedding..it’s your day & it should reflect who you are wholeheartedly!. Share your ideas only with those who truly know who you are & who are supportive in your decisions. We’re an easy-going couple and we wanted to reflect “ease” on our wedding day.