NC State Themed Wedding
It’s Wedding Feature Wednesday at Southern Bride & Groom! Today, we’re excited to share Cara and Dan’s spirited NC State themed wedding that is just as fun as it is beautiful.
Cara and Dan met through mutual friends while attending NC State University, hence their enthusiasm for the NC State Wolfpack! During the last home football game of the season, the couple was tailgating with family and close friends when Dan popped the question in front of the scoreboard. Cara and Dan’s families, who were in on the surprise, were back at the RV ready with champagne, gifts and a “She Said Yes!” cake. It meant a lot to the couple to get engaged at Carter-Finley stadium – one of their favorite places to be. They carried the Wolfpack theme through to their fall wedding as well.
For Cara, the venue (The State Club, also the NCSU Alumni center) was an easy choice. She had visited as a teenager with her grandparents to reveal the hand-painted portrait of the bell tower than hangs over the fireplace in the ballroom (a gift from her grandfather’s class of 1959). “The second I stepped into that building, I knew I would one day get married there,” said Cara.
Cara wore her grandmother’s wedding dress from 1958 with help from Elizabeth’s Alterations. It was truly an honor for Cara, as both her grandmother and grandfather were able to attend the wedding and see her marry in the wedding dress that blessed their special day over 50 years ago. Pictures of Cara’s grandmother in the dress were set out at the wedding beside her bridal portraits so that guests could see the amazing, one-of-a-kind transformation.
The couple built their wedding around their love for NC State and the gorgeous fall colors of North Carolina. Since they were getting married in the fall, they picked a Friday night wedding so as not to interfere with football season on Saturdays (Wolfpack fans through and through). They chose colors that incorporated red, orange, yellow, and touches of purple and green, mimicking the fall North Carolinian leaves. They even added personal touches that showcased their fan pride: bridesmaids wore various shades of red dresses (NC State’s color), Cara wore an NCSU garter, and the groomsmen wore NC State argyle socks and cufflinks. They even had Mr. Wuf (NC State’s mascot) show up at the reception!
As you can see from the lively photos captured by Jagg Photography, Cara and Dan’s wedding was a perfect blend of their interests, their love, and their school spirit!