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Summer & Brian’s Wedding at Chateau DuMont

July 18, 2018

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Summer & Brian had the most beautiful wedding at their castle home in Banner Elk on June 16th, which is now a stunning new wedding venue: Chateau DuMont. This historic and luxurious mountain castle venue is definitely something unique to this area. If you want an elegant setting for your wedding in Banner Elk, this is it.

Their rehearsal dinner the night before is also worth sharing! These beautiful stone buildings create such a perfect backdrop.

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk Wedding

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Wedding Banner Elk

 

The way they look at each other shows how much they adore each other – this has to be one of my favorites!

 

Chateau DuMont Wedding Rehearsal Banner Elk

 

And a good time was had by all – as evidenced by all the smiling faces:

 

Chateau DuMont Rehearsal Dinner

Chateau DuMont Rehearsal Dinner

 

I’m not really quite sure what was going on at this moment, but the expressions kids make are entertaining.

 

Chateau DuMont Rehearsal Dinner

Chateau DuMont Rehearsal Dinner

 

Now, on to the wedding day!

 

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Wedding Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Wedding Banner Elk NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

No, this image isn’t out of order. This isn’t the reception. Hahaha!

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

When asked what the most anticipated moment of the wedding day was for her, Summer had two responses: seeing Brian as she walks down the aisle and the moment Brian sees that her mother and daughter are singing a song (in Italian!!) at the start of the ceremony.

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

Just look at this grand entrance!!

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

At this  moment, Brian went in to kiss his beautiful bride and then promptly realized it wasn’t yet time.

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

The sweetest moment.

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

“We knew from the moment we met there was a spark we couldn’t deny.”        –Summer

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC The Cigar Guys

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC The Cigar Guys

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC The Cigar Guys

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC The Cigar Guys

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

There’s always that one guest, right?

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

Confession: I love cigars. I have loved them since I was a kid, in fact. I love the smell. I love the way men look when they smoke cigars. I just adore them. Yes, I know it’s not necessarily normal, but goodness, I just loved that they had a cigar roller at this wedding.

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

He was “this” close to the cake. Of course, he never really had a chance.

 

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

Chateau DuMont Castle Wedding Banner Elk, NC

 

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