Chateau des Fleures

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story started in the most unexpected place: work. Brandon and I happened to work the same shifts, and what started as simply walking into work together slowly became something neither of us expected. We started chatting more, finding little reasons to talk, and getting to know each other a little better every day. Somewhere between our conversations and those not-so-subtle sneaky glances across the department, something started to change. After work, Brandon would teach me how to drive stick shift in the parking lot. What was supposed to be a lesson in driving quickly turned into an excuse to spend a little more time together. I’m not sure how much I actually learned about driving stick, but I definitely learned that I liked being around him. At work, we would catch each other looking from across the room, both pretending we weren’t staring. The more time we spent together, the harder it became to ignore the feeling that there was something special between us. Eventually, we went on our first date. And after that, there really was no going back. From that first date on, we became inseparable. What started as two coworkers walking into the same shift together turned into late conversations, parking lot driving lessons, stolen glances, countless memories, and eventually a love story of our own. Looking back, it’s funny to think that something as simple as walking into work together would lead us here. We didn’t know it at the time, but those ordinary days were the beginning of everything. And now, we get to spend the rest of our lives walking into every new chapter together. 🤍

Our Story

Q + A

BREWERIES AND WINERIES Aviator Brewing Company – Local brewery with great food, beer, and live music.Carolina Brewing Company – Casual brewery with craft beers and a full menu.Gregory Vineyards – A local winery just minutes from the venue

RESTAURANTSThe Mill (Fuquay-Varina)A charming Southern-inspired restaurant serving elevated comfort food, steaks, seafood, burgers, and handcrafted cocktails in a historic mill setting.Garibaldi Trattoria (Fuquay-Varina)A cozy Italian restaurant offering classic pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, seafood, chicken entrées, and an extensive wine selection.Vicious Fishes Tap &amp; Kitchen (Fuquay-Varina)A casual brewery and restaurant featuring craft beer brewed on-site alongside American favorites like burgers, sandwiches, tacos, wings, and shareable appetizers.Mason Jar Tavern (Fuquay-Varina)A laid-back American tavern known for hearty comfort food, burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, seafood, and a full bar.Aviator SmokeHouse (Fuquay-Varina) (if you're a barbecue fan!)A local favorite serving North Carolina-style barbecue, smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, mac &amp; cheese, and other Southern comfort classics, along with craft beer from Aviator Brewing.

PARKS &amp; OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Bass Lake Park – Walking trails, fishing, and beautiful scenery.Raven Rock State Park – Hiking trails and scenic overlooks.William B. Umstead State Park – Perfect for guests who enjoy hiking or biking.

SHOPPINGDowntown Fuquay-Varina – Boutique shopping, coffee shops, and local restaurants.The Streets at Southpoint – An upscale outdoor shopping mall about 35–40 minutes away.

EXPLORE RALEIGH -North Carolina Museum of Art (Free admission!)-North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences-Pullen Park-Dorothea Dix Park

SWEET TREATSFuzzy Peach Frozen YogurtSmitty's Homemade Ice Cream

Faith & Brandon

Faith & Brandon

F&B

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–4:30 PM

Ceremony

4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Cocktail Hour

5:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception