Real Wedding at the Old Edwards Inn: Kelleigh+Morgan

Kelleigh and Morgan are a beautiful couple (inside and out)!

Their relationship dates back to the Summer of 2002.  Exactly one year after meeting and some long distance dating, Kelleigh drove all the way from San Francisco to Detroit to live with Morgan. It was a big step but it was well worth the leap.  A year and a half later, they moved from Michigan to their current home in Dallas TX.

The couple spent eight happy years together, without any break ups.  Neither of them could picture their futures without the other in it.  The two discussed marriage plans and even went ring shopping together.

At the time, Kelleigh didn’t think she wanted a wedding and was planning a luxurious elopement at Turtle Islands in Fiji. While attending a family wedding in San Diego Morgan and Kelleigh decided to share their elopement plans with Morgan’s family. They expressed their disappointment as they would want to be present for such a long awaited occasion, so Morgan and Kelleigh began entertaining the idea of having a small wedding.

Although, the engagement was more of a mutual decision rather than a secret proposal, Morgan had a special surprise for his fiance.  His grandfather possessed an old miners-cut diamond that had been in the family for over 100 years, which he wore in a gold gentleman’s ring setting.  Both his grandfather and the rest of the family decided that they wanted Kelleigh to have it.

When Morgan came home and surprised Kelleigh with the heirloom diamond ring on behalf of the entire family, she was beyond touched.

“I love his grandfather dearly and have always had a special place in my heart for him.  The way the family got together collectively to give the ring to Morgan, to offer it to me, was better than any formal proposal I could ever have imagined. That night I received an invitation to the family” she said.

Dallas jeweler, Eric Olschwanger of Olschwanger Designs, put the diamond into the custom setting that he designed for Kelleigh (pictured).

When Tiffiiney Addis of Tiffiney Photography sent me Kelleigh and Morgan’s wedding photos, I couldn’t wait to share what looked like an absolute dream wedding.

First, I am OBSESSED with this picture of the beautiful, smiling bride kicking up her boots in the tub because it kind of sums up the wedding vibe without words.

The couple wanted a destination wedding weekend and decided that New Years would be the perfect time to celebrate with friends and family (old and new).

Kelleigh’s college friend, a professional wedding coordinator, suggested checking out the Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands North Carolina.

“I loved everything about it based on the website.”  Kelleigh said.  “When I saw the barn in person, I completely fell in love.”

She adds, “During a lengthy conversation with our event planner, Alison of Hullabaloo Events, on June 27th, we both got carried away with ideas and within a span of 48 hours things were already falling into place. It was one of the most exciting times of my life!  A few days later, I went dress shopping just to look and ended up finding and buying my perfect dress.  It was like the wedding (rather than an elopement) was meant to be, so we just went with it.”

The romantic scene set up for the bride and groom’s first sighting sounds magical and I can understand why it was one of Kelleigh’s favorite memories.

Before guests arrived, Morgan was standing by the fireplace where he would later exchange vows.  As the talented acoustic guitar duo, Melonbelly, played “Come Away with Me” by Norah Jones, Kelleigh walked down the aisle to embrace her soon to be husband.

It was the perfect space for the couple’s intimate, rustic wedding style. The elegant affair was full of charming details that reflected the bride and groom’s personalies.  Kelleigh included her favorite color, green, into the decorative color palette mixed with earthy and neutral tones.  Candlelight and antique chandeliers filled the barn with just enough light to create a warm and ultra-romantic atmosphere.

An acoustic guitar duo was a unique and memorable choice of music for a cozy setting of around 50 guests.  It’s impossible not to smile when looking at the beautiful black and white dance floor pictures.  You can see how touched their guests were to be watching in the background.

Although Kelleigh and Morgan’s wedding was nothing like the luxury elopement they originally planned, it could not have been more perfect!

Let their wedding be a lesson of fate at work (proving that everything happens for a reason).

Wishing the adorable newlyweds a lifetime of love and happiness…

• Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Barn at Old Edwards Inn and Spa (Highlands, NC)
• Music: Melonbelly Acoustic Guitar Duo
• Photographer: Tiffiney Photography
• Wedding Planner: Hullabaloo Events
• Rings: Eric Olschwanger of Olschwanger Designs-Dallas, TX
• Jewelry: Haute Bride
• Shoes: Rustic Cowboy boots by Golden Goose
• Stationery: Paper and Chocolate-Dallas, TX
• Cake: Pastry chef at Old Edwards Inn
• Wedding Dress: Melissa Sweet “Tilda” from Priscilla of Boston, Dallas TX
• Flowers: Oakleaf Flower and Garden at Old Edwards Inn
• Officiant: R. Daniel Day Jr.

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