When I met Tamika & John, I instantly connected with them about the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. My hometown and their current town, we chatted about where they lived and how great the city is! While Philly is lovely, Tamika & John were looking to get out of the city heat in July and find a destination venue to spend some quality time with family and friends and celebrate their marriage!
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| Photography by the brilliant brainchild: Joe Payne Photography |
Cue The King's Daughters Inn! With the help of Philadelphia wedding planner, William Alston, we worked together to create a destination wedding to remember. Using great Triangle talents for flowers, photography, food and styling, the day was everything Tamika & John had hoped for.
The Trinity Suite has so many photo ops!
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Joe made our piano look snazzy!
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| Photography by Joe Payne Photography |
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The ceremony was held in the parlor among close family and friends.
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Photography by Joe Payne Photography
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Photography by Joe Payne Photography
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Photography by Joe Payne Photography
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Photography by Joe Payne Photography
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The Brodie Duke Hall was decked out with a dance floor, DJ and candy bar!
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| Photography provided by Joe Payne Photography |
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| Photography provided by Joe Payne Photography |
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| Photography provided by Joe Payne Photography |
Tamika & John: Thank you for sharing your special day with us!
You will always remember, Destination: Durham!
A note from the Planner:
"From
a planner's perspective, destination celebrations are always a leap of
faith as you are usually unfamiliar with the local culture of the chosen
venue. The inability to physically put your hands where you think they
need to be leads to levels of anxiety & frustration beyond belief.
KDI helps to calm those fears via their events coordinator, Samantha
Kozub. She was engaging &
extremely knowledgeable of the local culture. Further, she provided
great recommendations to local vendors (florist, party rentals, bakery,
etc.). Each contact with her left me feeling more & more confident
that the task at hand would be carried out without incident.
Upon arrival at the
KDI on July 20, we were greeted by Deanna (one of the owners) who
immediately began the check-in process. As the weekend
progressed, she became my go to individual for any & all concerns.
Her charming smile, accommodating personality & friendly disposition
made it easy for me to talk to her. Other points of interest that are
etched in the confines of my memory include the unique interior decor
(do bring your camera), the hot made-to-order breakfast, the inviting
front porch, the grand staircase and last but not least, the warm
atmosphere that was experienced by all.
If you're looking for
an intimate wedding venue or just an escape from the pressures of life,
consider KDI. You're sure to depart from this place very well pleased,
with a renewed spirit"
