A Little Piece of History

This week I visited with my friends over at All Saints Chapel in downtown Raleigh. All Saints Chapel meets a very big need in Raleigh, by providing a spiritual environment to host a wedding ceremony, without the membership commitments that almost all Raleigh churches require.

Built in 1875, All Saints Chapel has been an integral part of Raleigh's downtown charm for over a century. It's details have been perfectly restored for an intimate wedding and reception. I personally love the architectural elements of the arched windows and stained glass backdrop of the handsomely appointed sanctuary. The rich wood beams create an elegance that is warm and inviting. The perfect location for a candle light ceremony!

It was a pleasure to meet with several brides who were taking advantage of the weekly open house, which takes place every Tuesday from 4:30pm-6:30pm. So be sure to stop by and visit the ladies at All Saints. You will not be disappointed!

Versailles Comes to the Carolinas

The Falcon's Hamlet is the latest event venue to be introduced into the local market. But make no mistake, this venue is far beyond anything we have ever seen in this area.

Inspired by the French architecture of Versailles, The Falcon's Hamlet is a grand palace nestled among the rolling hills of 150 acres of farmland. When I first approached the wrought iron gates, I knew instantly this was going to be something special.

Special Events Coordinator, Tim Kavenaugh and intern Lacey Hardee, gave my assistant Rachel and I the Grand Tour! Beautifully bred horses strolled lazily through the pastures as baby calves suckled from their mothers in the cow pastures. The barren winter trees gave us a clear view of the incredible amount of water surrounding the Hamlet from three directions.

As we approached the bustling construction site of the main building a shiver of excitement washed over me as I realized how impressive this venue will be upon completion. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with this venue and it is an honor to be a part of something so special.

The Hamlet recently had a photo shoot with the talented photographers of f8 Photostudios and I was honored to provide them with the jewel toned bouquet for the shoot. Check out some of the images here.

This is inside the stables, which are an exact replica of the Queen of England's private stables.

Let's "Do Lunch"

Last week I had the opportunity to have lunch with someone I consider to be one of the most inspiring business minds in this area.


I have been following the career and growth of Missy McLamb Photography for over ten years and it was such a treat to sit across from Missy and talk freely of her company's success and how it developed over the years.


Not only did I learn so much more about what her studio has to offer to my clients, but I took a lot away from a business ownership perspective. I think what stood out for me the most, was to stay focused and commited to my primary objectives and to always be prepared. You never know when an amazing opportunity will present itself, your dream bride will call or a magazine will publish your work, but you have to be ready every day. It's all about timing.



Thanks again Missy!

Image by Nick Pironio

Copyright 2008 Missy McLamb Photography

Website Updates

The time passes so quickly, but I am actively focusing on getting more and more of our beautiful weddings online.

We've uploaded 5 new weddings just this week!

Check out all of our lovely brides on our website to see some of our work from '08!

P.S. Thanks to f8 PhotoStudios for this awesome pic from Danielle and Kent's wedding.

Carolina Inn Bridal Show!

We hope that everyone's 2009 is getting off to a great start! The Carolina Inn Bridal Show is coming up this Sunday, January 25th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. in Chapel Hill. We are so excited to be able to showcase our business at this years show and we are looking forward to meeting all of the brides. There will be some great show specials so make sure you stop by our booth and our table display. The afternoon will be filled with great ideas, food, drinks, and most of all great vendors. See everyone Sunday!

Cool New Stuff for Our Brides

We have so many fun new products and services for our brides this year. The first of many, is our completely customized wedding websites. Since so many of our brides and their guests are from out of town, we have teamed up with WeddingWindow.com to provide a fantastic website resource for our clients.

WeddingWindow.com offers you the greatest number of features available for a custom wedding website including:

• Unlimited pages


• Unlimited photos


• Color & photo selections to match your wedding theme


• Free email addresses


• Site wizard assistant


• Personal Blog with RSS feed


• RSVP tracking


• Customizable "Save The Date" E-Cards


• Create Direct Links to other sites, such as Hotel or Gift Registries


• ............and so much more!

Because we want you to check out all of the features of this fantastic resource, we are offering a FREE TRIAL to help get you started. Consider this your first wedding gift from your Kate Foster Productions, wedding planning team!

Happy Planning!

I can't believe it!

This is really just going to be a short burst of astonishment that it's already into January. I honestly felt like the holidays flew by in such a whirlwind that I hardly got a chance to catch my breath.
Regardless, I am so excited it is January. It's my favorite time of year, as our calendar is filling up with new clients. I love getting to meet all of the new brides and hearing about the creative and exciting events that they visualize us creating for them!
2009 is going to be the best year for Kate Foster Productions, and all of our amazing brides. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of the most special day in your life. It is an honor!

Best Wishes,
Kate