Sweets by Sarah: Going to the Chapel...

Congratulations to the newlyweds... Shelly & Blair are married!! I must apologize for being M.I.A. for the past couple of weeks, but I've been a busy girl! It all began the weekend of May 7th, when my good friend Shelly officially became Mrs. Blair Keeter. It was a lovely weekend filled with endless fun and celebration.

The festivities commenced on Friday with a beautiful bridal luncheon at The Cardinal Club in downtown Raleigh. It was delightful for all of the ladies to spend some quality time together, toast Shelly, and enjoy a fabulous meal!

The bride, her bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom

Friday evening we reported to Rose Hill Plantation for the rehearsal and dinner. Approximately 45 minutes east of Raleigh, and known today as Rose Hill Conference Center, the property is part of a country estate established in 1762 through a land grant from King George II to the Boddie family. The grounds are breathtaking and the Manor House is exquisite.

Rose Hill Plantation

The rehearsal was followed by a yummy poolside dinner at Rose Hill hosted by the groom's parents. It was the perfect evening. The atmosphere was very relaxed and everyone seemed to be having a wonderful time. After dinner, Blair's parents gave a beautiful toast to the bride and groom, and then guests enjoyed the sound of beach music and danced late into the evening.

Celebrating with the Maid and Matron of Honor

The Turners - love them!

grooms cake

(Blair is an ECU alum and die hard fan)

Soon-to-be Mr. & Mrs.

Saturday was a perefct May day. The wedding ceremony took place at six o'clock in the evening by the lake on Rose Hill's grounds, and it was simply beautiful. Afterwards, guests enjoyed a cocktail hour on the back lawn and were soon ushered inside to feast on stations of Italian, Asian, and Southern cuisine. Shelly and Blair couldn't have looked happier, and it was clear they were having the time of their lives as they danced until the wee hours of the morning! Best wishes for a very happy life together, Mr. & Mrs. Keeter!