Justin + Lizet’s Intimate Wedding at The Umstead

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From a quiet breakfast on their private garden patio to a lively, candlelit reception, Justin and Lizet’s wedding day was a beautiful blend of intimacy, culture, and celebration. Every moment was thoughtfully curated to reflect their love and personalities, making the day truly unforgettable.

The couple began their morning together with a serene breakfast at The Umstead. “Justin and I woke up together and ordered room service at The Umstead, where we were able to enjoy breakfast on our private garden patio and share our vows,” Lizet shared. “It was such a special moment we could share just the two of us before the craziness of getting ready. It allowed us to slow down and take everything in.” This quiet start set the tone for a day filled with meaningful, intentional moments.

Preparation was key to bringing their vision to life. Lizet explained, “I may have overly prepared by having a PowerPoint presentation with absolutely everything planned out and ready to distribute to my vendors, but it certainly helped! Pinterest quickly became my best friend. Having visuals and examples definitely helped when trying to communicate my vision with my vendors.”

The couple’s reception was a dream of candlelight, music, and energy. As both Justin and Lizet are Hispanic, music played a central role in their celebration. They partnered with local musicians and DJs, including DJ Ones, to bring their favorite Spanish hits to life. During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed live performances from a conga and saxophone player, setting the perfect energetic mood. Later in the evening, the couple surprised everyone with La Hora Loca (“The Crazy Hour”), where the conga and sax players returned, accompanied by colorful masks, feathered headpieces, whistles, bubble guns, and confetti cannons, an unforgettable highlight that brought everyone to the dance floor.

Every detail of Justin and Lizet’s wedding reflected their personalities, culture, and love for one another. From the intimate morning vows to the vibrant, music-filled celebration, their day was a perfect balance of meaningful moments and joyful revelry.

Wedding details flat lay featuring white bow heels, invitation, pearl bracelet, and engagement rings
Justin and Lizet exchanging vows at outdoor ceremony altar with white columns and lush greenery
Bride in modern gown with lace sleeves and white floral bouquet with trailing amaranthus
Elegant wedding tablescape with gold compote centerpiece, tall taper candles, and romantic candlelight
Newlyweds walking down aisle after ceremony, bride triumphantly raising bouquet in celebration
Couple with their dog wearing black bow tie, bride holding cascading white and green bouquet
Bride Lizet in white gown with five bridesmaids in black dresses holding white floral bouquets outdoors
Elegant reception room at The Umstead with round tables, dramatic chandelier, and tall pillar candles
Wedding reception with live band, donut wall display, and bride celebrating with guests under confetti at The Umstead
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