Saint Mary’s Chapel Wedding in Raleigh

Live Wedding Painter

January 11, 2016

A sweet southern Saint Mary’s Wedding for an Alumnae Bride

A Saint Mary’s Chapel Wedding is one of the most coveted Raleigh Wedding venues, offered only to The Saint Mary’s School alumnae. It is with so much joy that we share Hannah and Evan’s finished painting that was created live on their wedding day.

As an artist herself, Hannah found it important for Ben to have total creative freedom in how he captured their wedding day. Hannah chose the moment of them both exiting the Chapel at Saint Mary’s School, where she attended for years. The Chapel holds such a sweet place in their families heart, making their live painting so meaningful for Ben to capture. We loved that she wanted to focal point of the painting to be on just her and Evan as they exited the Chapel for the first time as husband and wife. It didn’t take long to recognize Hannah’s gorgeous Modern Trousseau gown. The Eden lace features gorgeous chiffon embroidered rosettes, a perfect fit for her southern wedding. Brides and Bouquets created statement florals for the day, including the wreaths and greenery for the Chapel entrance. Following the ceremony, guests continued over to a tented cocktail hour leading up to a seated dinner inside Saint Mary’s School. Orangerie Events created and designed a spectacular event from start to finish, each detail steeped with meaning. For example, Hannah and Evan’s wedding cake and hanging dessert bar centered around a honeycomb and bee theme, one of her father’s favorite hobbies. Almond Leaf Studios was commissioned to photograph the day, and did so with absolute grace and artistry.

We had so much fun planning for Hannah and Evan’s wedding day, that I (Jen) have to say that I will miss talking with Hannah’s sweet mother. What an absolute honor to be part of their wedding day by creating a painting that will mean so much to their family year after year.