The Cookery Wedding | Durham, NC | Ashley + M

Ashley and M’s unique, Cinco de Mayo inspired wedding at the Cookery in Durham, NC is one for the books! Not only was it a blast but they are both such amazing humans. They made us feel like a part of their family and we cherish being able to capture all their wonderful wedding day memories.

First let’s talk about how stunning the decor and florals were! Their wedding was actually on Cinco de Mayo so they wanted to incorporate the colorful vibe and food that Cinco de Mayo is all about. Meristem Floral always does an amazing job and this time they knocked it out of the park. I mean when you see the flowers you will melt just like we did.

We love Margaritas and serving homemade Margaritas for your Cinco de Mayo inspired wedding is a must! Ashley, M and their guest (maybe us too haha) were drinking them throughout the cocktail hour and reception. I mean HOLY AMAZING!!! Best margaritas ever! The industrial feel of The Cookery combined with the ethereal florals and soft candle lit lighting made for a stunning reception to say the least.

We love non-traditional weddings that incorporate multiple cultures and religions. M is Filipino and they incorporated Filipino wedding traditions into the ceremony. It was so beautiful and amazing to see! One of our favorite parts was seeing family members cover Ashley and M with Ashley’s veil to represent the pair being dressed for the world as one. Next they laid a cord across their shoulders to represent infinity and the unbreakable  bond of marriage. They both grinned ear to ear during this and kept looking at one another in the sweetest way! You could really feel the all the love and fun!

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This Hayley Paige Dress! The intricate details of the beading on the back is gorgeous.

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After everyone was finished getting ready we headed to the American Tobacco Campus for their first look and wedding party photos!

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We adore everything about Ashley and M’s Cinco de Mayo wedding and all the Cinco de Mayo inspiration! Who wants a one of those homemade Margaritas right about now? haha! We DO!!

Wedding Venue– The Cookery in Durham, NC

Wedding + Event Planning– Lion House

Hair + Makeup– Wink Hair and Makeup

Florals– Meristem Floral

Decor and Rentals– Greenhouse Picker Sisters

Wedding Dress– Miss Hayley Paige

Shoes– Badgley Mischka

Check out Ashley + M’s engagement session at South Mountain State Park here!