MADDIE & MONTE

“Somewhere between a family reunion and the best summer weekend.”

DAY ONE: GOLF  + BRUNCH

The weekend began the way all good celebrations should: unhurried and surrounded by the people who know you best.

Monte and his group took over Old Chatham Golf Club, spending the day moving through rolling greens and mountain air, trading stories between swings and soaking in the calm before the festivities ahead. The perfect blend of Southern leisure and genuine joy, it was a moment to slow down, celebrate, and soak in all in before the weekend ahead. 

Meanwhile, the women gathered for a brunch that felt equal parts elegant and easy. Sunlight poured across the table as glasses clinked, conversations overlapped, and anticipation quietly built. It was one of those mornings where everything feels light, where celebration begins without ever needing to announce itself.

Together, the day set the tone for the weekend ahead. Relaxed. Joyful. Rooted in connection.

IT WAS AS IF THE Fourth of July DECIDED TO THROW A WEDDING.

Every day and every event carried its own rhythm, its own story, and the same feeling of warmth that made this All-American weekend so remarkable.

Every day and every event carried its own rhythm and its own story.

Somewhere along the way, it stopped feeling like a wedding and started feeling like a memory.

WELCOME PARTY

As evening settled in, the celebration found its voice.

Hosted at the bride’s fathers home, the rehearsal dinner could have been a wedding all on its own. A wraparound balcony overlooked the Carolina countryside, while string lights and Sperry tents transformed the yard into something out of a storybook. Dinner spilled into dancing. Dancing turned into laughter. What could have been a simple rehearsal gathering became a night that felt complete on its own. The kind of evening where no one checks the time and everyone forgets what day it is.

By the end of the night, it was clear this weekend wasn’t going to follow a script. It was going to unfold the way the best ones do: naturally, joyfully, and with no intention of slowing down.

DAY 2: THE CAROLINA WEDDING

The final event arrived without urgency, carrying the same ease the weekend had built from the start.

Morning light filtered through the Carolina air as preparations unfolded quietly. No rush. No spectacle. Just the familiar rhythm of people getting ready together, aware that something meaningful was about to happen.

At The Carolina Inn, the celebration found its center. The setting felt timeless, framed by classic architecture and warm light, allowing the focus to stay exactly where it belonged. Maddie and Monte exchanged vows surrounded by the people who had shaped their lives long before this moment.

As evening settled in, the celebration expanded. Music filled the space. conversations blurred into laughter. It was the perfect ending to a weekend that was honest, full and deeply felt.