An emotional first touch, two dresses, custom decor, and a night of dancing are just a few highlights of this elegant hotel wedding in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Martez and Megan’s wedding day was truly magical! The couple had a custom neon sign for their sweetheart table, which captured their last name. At their reception, they danced on a cloud and kissed before gold sparklers. Later in the evening, Megan returned in a sleek sparkly second dress to dance the night away! The night ended with their grand exit through an arch of sparklers, surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Keep reading below for more sweet details on their love story and photos from their elegant hotel wedding!
- Couple: Martez & Megan Finch
- Occupations: Megan is a Clinical Operations Leader and Martez is a Teacher
Quick Facts:
- Wedding date: October 16, 2021
- Wedding location: Raleigh Marriot Crabtree Valley, North Carolina
- Gifts for their bridesmaids and groomsmen: I gave my bridesmaids earrings and matching necklace. Martez gave his groomsmen custom shot glasses.
- Gifts for one another: N/A
- Ceremony entrance song: Can’t Help Falling in Love by Kina Grannis
- First dance song: Someone Like You by Snoh Aalegra
How they met…
We met in College in 2011, but did not start dating until 2016
The bride…
The groom…
The proposal…
Martez planned a romantic 4 year anniversary at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC. We had lunch reservations at the Bistro there, and then proceeded to the wine tasting room. After the wine tasting, Martez suggested we take a walk through the vineyard.
As we were walking down the sidewalk towards the pier, I started noticing some familiar faces. I immediately turned to Martez and said “What did you do?” with a huge smile on my face. As we walked closer to what I now recognized as our family and close friends, I started crying tears of joy.
Martez proposed once we reached the pier and full of excitement and emotions, I said Yes to the love of my life!
Their first touch…
Wedding style & shopping experience…
My dress was ivory and lace with a mermaid cut bottom. Dress shopping was a breeze beause I knew exactly what I wanted. I went to Carolina Bridal in Burlington, NC and tried on about 6 dresses, but I kept coming back to the mermaid cut. I knew it was the one that day!
Martez’s suit was custom made from a tailor in Charlotte, NC. All white slim fit designed specifically for our wedding.
The dress…
A moment with dad…
The ceremony…
Mr. & Mrs. Finch…
Best wedding day memory…
My favorite memory was our first touch. It was so emotional and intimate and built up even more excitement for me to walk down the aisle and marry the man of my dreams! – Martez favorite memory was our first dance and getting to slow dance with his official wife!
Reception decor…
The cake…
The reception…
Cutting the cake…
Garter toss…
Bouquet toss…
Dress #2…
Advice for other engaged couples…
Don’t get so caught up in the details of the wedding and planning that you overlook the special memories of the day. Take mental pictures or take a second to enjoy each moment that makes you smile or your heart skip a beat :)
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Vendors:
- Wedding Planner: Sheree Amour Weddings & Event Planning
- Venue: Raleigh Marriott Crabtree
- Photographer: Christian Stefan of Moving Mountains Photography
- Florist: Genesis Eventos Florales
- Beauty: Bella Beauty Bar
- Baker: Catering Works
- DJ: Worldclass DJ Ty
- Officiant: Pastor Mike Stamps, New Hope Church
- Photobooth: Photo Ramit Productions
- Bridal Gown & Bridesmaid Dresses: New York Bride & Groom of Raleigh
This was definitely one of my favorite weddings to plan! A beautiful day for a beautiful couple!