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Katie & Sam had their intimate wedding at one of the many small wedding venues in raleigh nc.  Vita Vite!!!  It was the coolest rustic wine bar wedding I have seen! I absolutely loved all the industrial decor!  It was the perfect place for a small wedding in downtown raleigh that has all the unique decor of big wedding venue.

 

 

One of my favorite features of Vita Vite is the furniture!!! Everywhere you look there is a unique piece of rustic chic furniture.  The neutral tones of the decor are dramatic enough to make a statement, but would perfectly blend into any brides color scheme for her day. 

Katie got ready to say her vows in the middle art gallery. Wedding hair by Liz did and stunning bridal updo, and Namoi Chriscoe put the finishing touches on with bridal makeup.

And how gorgeous was Katie’s dress??? I really had to hold myself back from trying it on.  Deisigned by Stella York from Coastal Knot, the beading was absolutely breathtaking!!! It looked so magical glowing in the light of the front entrance of the wine bar.

Even the bathrooms and Vita Vite or absolutely stunning! I mean check out those tiled floors! You can’t get any more of a beautiful bathroom floor that.

   After first look on the front porch of the wine bar…which….might I add is yet another amazing space…with the coolest Moroccan and style inspired porch swing….. we headed downtown Raleigh to do some bridal party portraits on top of the Dillon apartment building.  These ended up being some of the most romantic dowtown raleigh bride & groom photos I have ever shot!!! They came out beyond stunning!

Kristen Hilliard of Dolled Up and Planned Out events was in charge of coordinating the day as well as the beautiful greenery decor in the ceremony site and wedding florals.   The burgundy florals toned florals were the perfect contrast with the greenery and succulents mixed into the bouquet.

     I absolutely love how the ceremony and reception site were actually held in the art gallery space…so unique compared to traditional wedding venues.   Rocky Top catering provided yet another amazing meal! Everytime I photograph a wedding Rocky Top catering never fails to disappoint their displays are beautiful and their food is beyond delicious!              

After all the toasts were said, and all the meals were eaten, everyone headed to the front bar area for a dance party like no other with the hurricanes mascot…Stormy!

Everyone partied the night away!!!!

Vita Vite is one of the coolest small wedding venues in Raleigh.  If you’re looking for somewhere unique to hold your intimate wedding Vita Vite is worth checking out!

 

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