Corwin/Biersdorf fairytale wedding at Castle Ladyhawke in the mountains

Cadence and Nick wanted a fairytale wedding on September 13^th, 2014 (well.. Cadence did J) and that’s exactly what they got!  I had never been to Castle Ladyhawke on top of the Appalachian Mountains in NC before, but it is gorgeous!  About 5 hours away from Raleigh, this recreated Scottish castle is perfect for a fairytale wedding. 

 

The ceremony was held in the back lawn of the castle overlooking the mountain range and it could not have been a more beautiful setting for them!  There was a threat of rain, so I waited until the last moment to set up.  I provided mic’s for the 2 ministers, 3 readers and a singer who sang with a string trio.  Guests took their seats and the musicians played light classical music and some covers of pop songs.  After Nick and his groomsmen took their places at the altar and Cadence’s sister did an interpretive dance to “1,000” miles by Mark Schultz, the wedding party came down the stairs from the castle as the singer and musicians performed “A Thousand Years”. The ceremony ended and guests made their way to the outdoor patio for a social hour and the string trio provided music again. Still no rain!

After photographers from Perry Vaile and videographers Life Stage Films got some pics, the wedding party was ready to be introduced and join the cocktail hour.  They danced into the patio to “Walk It Out” and Cadence and Nick came in to “Timber”.  They stopped at the middle of the patio for their first dance to Marie Miller’s “6’2””.  After a few minutes the Gold Room was ready for dinner and guests made their way through the castle to their reserved tables.  Cadence’s father welcomed everyone and minister Eric blessed the meal.  The buffet opened and I had a mix of rock and country playing.

 

After dinner I invited all the guests to the great room for cake, toasts and dancing.  We started with 4 toasts and a thank you by Cadence and Nick.  Instead of gifts, they wanted everyone to make donations to an organization of their choice.  They gave over $2,000 in donations!!  I LOVE this idea and glad no one had to do an ice bucket challenge at the wedding, especially Cadence.  The cake cutting was to “Chapel of Love” and the dessert table opened.

Cadence made her way to the floor and joined her father to dance to “Cinderella” by Stephen Curtis Chapman and it could not have been a more appropriate song for them.  Nick escorted his mother to the floor and danced to “Let It Be”.  I opened the floor with “My Girl” and guests filled the floor and made their way out to the lite patio for drinks and conversation.  Still no rain!!!

After a couple hours of dancing to current dance songs, a few line dances and some oldies, Cadence and Nick made their way to the outdoor back patio for their last dance surrounded by friends and family with sparklers to “All Of Me” by John Legend, still no rain and they made their way back to the front of the castle for a sparkler exit….now beginning to sprinkle.  As guests left, they were given a potted succulent to take home and grow.  What a beautiful and charming wedding and I am so glad I was a part of it.  Thank you Cadence and Nick for a wonderful wedding I will never forget!