Isabella + Chris's Downtown Durham Wedding

After a bit of hurricane action, hotel leaking, etc... Isabella and Chris were able to enjoy the convenience of a full wedding day cozied up in the comforts of 21c Museum Hotel. The storm was not so bad as to interrupt their ceremony and celebration.

In hindsight, it was actually pretty perfect that they had tropical florals… Tropical storm and all.

21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding | pink penguins
Pink minimalist modern invitation October 2022
21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding | pink penguins
Bridal party dresses hanging in 21c Museum Hotel rooftop suite | downtown Durham, NC wedding
21c Museum Hotel, Counting House restaurant | downtown Durham, NC wedding | pink penguins
Bridal party laying out Chick-fil-A takeout lunch
Mother of the groom opening champagne

Who could argue with Chick-fil-A for takeout? I may have had a few fries…

Chick-fil-A takeout lunch as wedding party gets ready
Wrist corsages for the mothers of the bride and groom | 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding flowers, close up of boutonnieres in a vase | downtown Durham, NC wedding
The bride's high heel shoes
Chick-fil-A takeout lunch in the 21c Museum Hotel rooftop suite | downtown Durham, NC wedding
21c Museum Hotel, Counting House restaurant | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Mother helping bride get ready at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Mother with bride getting ready at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Mother with bride getting ready at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Mother helping bride get ready at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding party with bride getting ready at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride about to put on wedding shoes in 21c Museum Hotel rooftop suite | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wrist corsages for mothers of the bride and groom | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Groom getting ready at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Groom's boutonniere | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Groom getting ready at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Mother helping groom get ready before first look in 21c Museum Hotel rooftop suite | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom's first look on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom's first look on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom's first look on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC
Bride and groom's first look on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding

Isabella also had a first look with the groomsmen. They clearly all adore her.

Bride's first look with the groomsmen on the rooftop of the 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride's first look with the groomsmen on the rooftop of the 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride's first look with the groomsmen on the rooftop of the 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride's first look with the groomsmen on the rooftop of the 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride's first look with the groomsmen on the rooftop of the 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding

Their ceremony was in the Main Gallery of the hotel.

Audio guest book and disco balls at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Welcome sign and disco balls at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Friend officiating a wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel in downtown Durham, NC
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Modern wedding alter with tropical flowers and disco balls in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding in the main gallery of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and Groom at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom in the bank vault at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom in the bank vault at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom in the bank vault at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom in the bank vault at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Bride and groom on the rooftop of 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Cocktail hour at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Cocktail hour at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Cocktail hour at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Cocktail hour at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Cocktail hour at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Father's wedding toast in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding
Wedding reception in the main gallery at 21c Museum Hotel | downtown Durham, NC wedding

Vendors

Venue | 21c Museum Hotel
Planner | Sterling, with C&D Events
Florist | Jennifer Wood, with Once Gathered
Hair | Rock Paper Scissors Salon
Makeup | Karen Michelle Clark
Caterer | Counting House
Cake | Counting House
DJ/Sound Technician | Justin Mann with Mobile DJ Direct
Band | The groom’s super cool band of friends, GHOSTT BLLONDE
Officiant | Mark Kuzio, friend of the couple