With sweeping magnolia trees and a romantic mansion as a backdrop, The Leslie-Alford-Mims House in Holly Springs, North Carolina made the perfect place for Alyson and Cameron to say “I do!” Mad Dash weddings decorated the space with complimenting white and green flowers while Live View Studios captured all the magic! Rounding out our awesome […]

Elopements are such a magical way to tie the knot. And thanks to incredibly talented vendors like Live View Studios, Brides and Bouquets, Perry Hardison, Belle’s Catering, CE Rental and Sugar Euphoria, not an ounce of style has to be sacrificed in order to have the truly unique and intimate Raleigh elopement of your dreams. […]

Is there anything to not love about Fall? The cooler weather. The comfort food. All things pumpkin spice. And of course, fun outdoor activities. As soon as the calendar transitions into our favorite season, we start our Fall Bucket List and get busy! We knew we wanted to introduce apple picking as one of our […]

While some people may envy a lavish, grand wedding, we tend to appreciate the small fetes and especially when they’re executed perfectly. Sarah and Mark hired Mad Dash Weddings approximately one month before they wanted to host an intimate celebration. We jumped at the opportunity. Who wouldn’t be enticed by a wedding with 15 people […]

Summer weddings will always hold a special place in our hearts. And not just because our beloved hydrangeas are usually showing off. Today’s Raleigh wedding is proof that an August wedding can be truly perfect for any style. Your Day by Meredith made this couple’s dream Southern wedding a reality. The couple exchanged vows under […]

My friends, this is what you get when you blend the charm of a gorgeous French bride with the prettiest Southern venue. It’s a wedding that will make you think you’re looking through Vogue thanks to Live View Studios work behind the lens and Mad Dash Weddings on planning. Every detail, from the beautiful flowers […]

Gina and Michael booked their Mad Dash wedding in June 2019. They were looking forward to a Spring 2020 wedding and celebrating with their friends and family from near and far. Enter Covid-19. Restrictions, limitations and fears now threatened their plans for a Saturday afternoon wedding in May. After much discussion, the couple devised a […]

Getting a second chance at love is a beautiful thing. The focus is typically less on frivolous details and is more about blending a family and planning a wedding that feels totally different than the first. Regardless of whether it’s the first, second, third (or more) trip down the aisle, that’s why we’re here. We […]

You know how some girls dream of twirling around in a layered wedding dress while wearing a jewel-adorned tiara? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. There’s also nothing wrong with showing up to get married in exactly the attire that makes you feel comfortable and represents who you are. That’s how Melissa and Chris wanted […]

It’s quite a shame that I won’t be able to sport a sombrero, tilt my head back and let the queso flow in honor of Cinco de Mayo falling on a Taco Tuesday. And while I’ll do my best whipping up some enchiladas and tomatillo salsa, it’s just not the same as sitting in a […]