Alexis and Ben were married on a gorgeous May afternoon at The Colonnade at Revolution Mill in Greensboro. Photographer, Amanda Sutton, did a phenomenal job showcasing our venue and of course, the love between Alexis and Ben… and Bailey (their dog!!).
The Proposal
“While I was home to go to a concert with my Mom, Ben secretly purchased a boat and made the trip home to surprise me with it. He made the excuse that he needed me to go to his parents’ house to grab something for him before I headed back to Beaufort. Before I knew it, both our families were gathered around a boat outside of his parents’ home. While we stood in front of the boat to take a picture, he proposed which turned out to be an even bigger surprise than the boat!”
The Venue
Like many of our Rev Mill couples, Alexis and Ben first noticed The Colonnade’s unique combination of historic and modern qualities.
WHAT DREW YOU TO THE COLONNADE?
“We were initially drawn to The Colonnade because of its historic and industrial charm. It encompassed every visual element that we were looking for. What made us decide to book our wedding there was a combination of the inclusive packages they offer and the people we would be working with. They made everything so easy and simple and that's very hard to find when planning a wedding.”
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE OF THE COLONNADE?
“It's impossible to pick just one thing. I think what makes it special is the combination of all the features. The exposed brick, large windows, wooden beams, shiplap and iron railing are all puzzle pieces that together create a beautiful space for any kind of event.”
Pre-Wedding Prep + Planning
Alexis and Ben did an amazing job “DIY’ing” many of their decorations including their signs, table numbers, guest book, doughnut boards, bridal party gifts and even their arbor.
“I've always loved crafts and projects so I saw this as an opportunity to create pieces that would add a personal touch. Everything turned out so amazing and complimented the venue beautifully. We're especially glad that the arbor turned out so well that it got to stay at Revolution Mill to become a piece used by future couples for their ceremonies. … While it's all hard work, it was so rewarding to hear how much our guests admired our handmade pieces.”
The girls spent the morning of the big day being pampered in our spacious Suite. Meanwhile the boys enjoyed getting ready in The Lounge while relaxing with drinks.
WHAT WAS THE MOST UNIQUE ELEMENT OF YOUR WEDDING DAY?
“When planning our wedding, it was very important to us that our day felt unique and personal to us. We achieved that through our ceremony music, DIY decor, and our cups and koozies. For our ceremony, we wanted to avoid the overplayed music you hear at almost every wedding. We chose to play songs by Tyler Childers, Billie Eilish and Bon Iver to add a soft and romantic feel. Our cups and koozies were unique in the sense that we incorporated our sweet pup Bailey's face over the phrase, "I do, too!" on one side. Any one who know us knows that our dog is a big part of our lives and we love that we were able to include him in our special day.”
The Ceremony
The couple chose to have an indoor ceremony since Spring weather can be a little up in the air. The Edison lights, gold chairs, soft pinks and creams, plus the wine colored bridesmaid’s dresses and the DIY Wedding Arbor came together perfectly to create the romantic, yet industrial and boho atmosphere that Alexis and Ben were aiming for.
The Reception
The reception, like the rest of their day, was customized to showcase Alexis and Ben’s personalities… complete with doughnut boards, Edison lights, a mix of round and rectangle tables, a photo booth, lots of dancing fun and a full open bar. The place settings were beautifully highlighted by burgundy napkins along with more DIY touches.
The couple created coordinating menu cards which featured the dinner buffet menu of:
Tossed Garden Salad
Herb Crusted Chicken
Pork Loin in Smoked Bacon and Stone Fruit Sauce
Signature Smashed Potatoes
Oven-Roasted Vegetables
The Vendors
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING WITH REVOLUTION MILL EVENTS?
“My favorite thing was the people at Revolution Mill. Jaime [Venue & Catering Manager] was there every step of the way and provided so much help and reassurance throughout the planning phase. Randy [Event Manager] and the catering staff went above and beyond at making us feel special throughout the wedding. They were all so warm and genuine. Some of the staff even celebrated with us by showing off some of their dance moves which we loved!”
Planner/Day-of-Coordinator: Madison Mosely Events
Florist: Amber Hardin
Cake: Cake & All Things Yummy
Ceremony & Reception Music: Triad DJ
Photographer: Amanda Sutton Photography
Photo Booth: Triad Photo Booth
Hair & Make-Up Services: Symmetry Bridal Group
Catering & Rentals: In-House/Pepper Moon Catering
It was an honor to be a part of Alexis and Ben’s love story! We loved seeing their wedding come to life with the personalized details added by the couple. We can't wait to show you how The Colonnade in Greensboro can be customized for your wedding! Contact us to chat about it today.
