Wedding Wonderland

Photography By Jonathan Fredin

Brides-to-be are invited to celebrate their engagement and plan all their important wedding details with an unforgettable evening of food, fun and live entertainment, at the fourth annual Cary Magazine Elegant Weddings Gala.

Cary Magazine is a sister publication to Triangle East.

Take a stroll through a wedding wonderland at this event, on Thursday, March 4 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary, the gala’s grand sponsor.

Meet the area’s best wedding vendors, as they showcase ways to make any wedding day sparkle, with their impeccable style and expertise.

Guests will enjoy cocktails and samplings of the Umstead’s top chef creations, along with a full assortment of wedding cake and pastry options. Brides perusing the ballroom and salon area can visualize ideas for their wedding day and even try on bridal couture.
From stationery to flowers, music to photography and beyond — experts on all aspects of wedding planning will be on hand, helping brides to create the wedding of their dreams.

New this year will be an outdoor terrace, offering brides more area to explore and connect with vendors in an intimate setting. The terrace will also offer spectacular views of the Umstead’s outdoor courtyard, decorated in full bridal fanfare to showcase how it can accommodate an outdoor garden wedding.

Also, presenting sponsor Tre Bella will offer an exclusive designer bridal couture trunk show to brides looking for that fairy-tale wedding gown. Brides interesting in fittings on location may book an appointment online at www.carymagazine.com/weddings when they register to attend the gala, as time slots are limited.

Visit www.carymagazine.com/weddings to register and save on gala tickets, sign up for drawings and make dress fitting appointments. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

A listing of preferred vendors participating in the gala is available at www.carymagazine.com/weddings/sponsors.