Barn Wedding: Katherine Lee and Donnie: Part 1

November 7th, 2009:  With more than a year of planning and some pretty tough logistics, this wedding was a dream come true!  Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Coleman united as one in front of God, family and friends.  Their fun-loving personalities and love of the outdoors were showcased throughout the ceremony and reception. With so many details to share, we will be showcasing this wedding in 3 parts. Over a year ago, Andrea with Cloud Nine Events began planning and coordinating with Katherine Lee and Donnie on their dream wedding.  It was extremely important that every aspect be perfect of this wedding and so we knew only the best wedding professionals could pull this off, (and they did!).  Fair Winds Farm was chosen as both the ceremony and reception site.  The ceremony would take place close to dusk adding warmth while highlighting everything the couple loved about the outdoors.  As the sun set showcasing the brilliant sun setting over the water and landscape the specialty lighting, provided by Cloud Nine Events, began to glow showcasing our beautiful couple.  Dr. Hudgins, a long time friend of the bride, had the honor of officiating the union giving special memory to our bride and groom.  The beautiful photos captured throughout the evening were captured by Deanna Casey with Deanna Casey Photography showing the true love and romance that could be felt by all.  Milestone Cinema had the honor of capturing this memorable occasion on video in HD.  Katherine Lee entered the ceremony on horse showing us that fairytales can come true.  Each member of the bridal party was accented by autumn colored bouquets and boutonnieres provided by Catherine’s Distinctive Floral Design highlighting the chocolate-brown dresses and tuxedos.  Guests were given a special treat with transportation to the farm by Trolley, provided by Venture Tours.  After the ceremony, guests were invited to the barn for cocktails and hor d’oerves by Mosaic Edibles while enjoying music by Big Dawg DJ services.

November Barn Wedding

Check back for part 2 and part 3 which includes words from our bride.

Congrats Katherine Lee and Donnie!!!!

Andrea/Cloud Nine Events

Katherine Lee and Donnie’s Barn Wedding

Donnie and Katherine Lee Coleman were married on November 7th, 2009 at Fair Winds Farm in Knotts Island, Virginia.  We always have fun customizing each clients wedding to their personalities, likes, & hobbies so that we can truly showcase the union of the couple.  This wedding was no different!  Katherine Lee and Donnie were two wonderful people. Loved the outdoors, laid back personalities, and wanted to have a great time with their guests.  It was great to see smiles all around us all evening long and a dream come true for Donnie and Katherine Lee.

These are just a few of the photos taken by Betty Bryant.  Betty is a wonderful person who can be found at Fair Winds Farm.  Her love for photography can be seen in the photos below.  You can see all of Betty Bryant’s photos by going to her site by clicking here.  Katherine Lee was so fortunate to have two photographers for her wedding.  We look forward to showcasing more of this wedding and allowing you to see the wedding from the view of two photographers.

The farm is a new venue for our area and we look forward to holding many weddings and creating many dream weddings with Chris, owner of Fair Winds Farm.  Follow along over the next 2 weeks as we showcase this wedding with more stories, more photos and words from our Bride!

Barn Wedding

Congratulations Donnie and Katherine Lee!!  We look forward to showcasing more of this fabulous wedding!

Andrea/Cloud Nine Events

Katherine Lee and Donnie Engaged…

This past Saturday I photographed Katherine Lee and Donnie on a private farm out in Pungo.  With over acres and acres of land, the photo opportunities were endless.  I cannot wait to go back and photograph their unique barn wedding in November.  Below are some of my favorites…

Kelly and Radz

I loved everything about this wedding.  From the bride’s dress down to the ice luge at the reception!  The colors of the bridesmaid’s dresses and their flowers really popped in the pictures.  Below are some of my favorites!!

Bridal Seminar

We held another bridal seminar yesterday at Hilton Garden Inn Town Center.  We had a room full of fantastic brides who are well on their way to planning a memorable wedding day.  A large amount of information was giving to them to help them sort through the stressful times and create their unique wedding day.  Our thanks go out to Hilton Garden Inn for preparing a space and showcasing their rooms to each of the brides in attendance.  Your wonderful and helpful staff and beautiful location is a treasure here in Virginia Beach.

The seminars showcase the top hints and tips in most areas of weddings and this seminar included personal tips from our Smart Bride Beauty expert, Jussette Odom with Mary Kay Cosmetics, Planning tips from Smart Bride Editor and Author, Andrea Barnett with Cloud Nine Events, and Photography expert Deanna Casey with Deanna Casey Photography.  As always we are here for any questions that you may have along the way.  We wish you all the best, happiness, and longevity for a happily ever after!

Our next seminar will be held on November 10th for any brides wishing to attend.  Simply click on this link and register your spot today.  We’ll see you there!

The Smart Bride Team