Brendan & Morgan | Lavender Oaks Farm Wedding

Lavender Wedding in Chapel Hill North Carolina

Morgan May and Brendan Hogan’s lavender wedding in Chapel Hill, North Carolina took place on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Festivities began with a traditional wedding ceremony at Holy Infant Catholic Church in Durham, North Carolina. Fancy This Photography partner, Courtney Collins, captured the day frame by frame as it unfolded. After the ceremony, guests gathered for a reception at Lavender Oaks Farm in Chapel Hill. If you are looking for a wedding venue in North Carolina, we highly recommend Lavender Oaks Farm. Discover historic barns surrounded by lavender fields and forest just off Jones Ferry Road and Highway 54. Book an in-person tour today by emailing venue owner Karen Macdonald at karen@lavenderoaks.farm

Lavender Wedding Inspiration

From lavender wedding flowers to lavender bridesmaid dresses, this real wedding blog is poppin’ with purple. The sweet southern details from this lavender wedding are undeniably pin-worthy! Light blue, sage, blush and ivory complete Morgan and Brendan’s dreamy wedding color palette. The mixture of pastel colors is at once light and ethereal. Fancy This Photography appreciates the amount of time and sweat people pour into planning weddings. This is why we prioritize capturing detail shots in addition to people and moments. The story is in the details. Morgan and Brendan’s wedding story is the perfect example. Join us, as we swoon over this lovely lavender wedding in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Exceptional Photography for Every Wedding Color Palette

Fancy This Photography wedding galleries always include a combination of black and white and color images. We want your photos to authentically memorialize the color story of your wedding day. Whether your wedding color palette is dark and moody or light and airy, our team will photograph it beautifully. Fancy This Photography cameras love color. It’s one of the first statements on our homepage.

Wedding photography for the madly in love couple. Enticed by bold color & emotions.

Courtney beautifully captured the color and movement in Morgan and Brendan’s lavender wedding. From the groom’s boutonniere, a bold burst of color, to the bride’s veil, a delicate waterfall of white lace. All of these photos commemorate the colorful essence of this wedding at Lavender Oaks Farm.

That Lavender Wedding Haze

Let’s hear it for lavender weddings! Taylor Swift isn’t the only one raving about this magical color. If you’re thinking about including lavender in your wedding color palette, we support you. Especially if your wedding takes place in spring or summer, like Morgan and Brendan’s did.

It’s easy to understand why this elegant color is a popular choice for wedding flowers and decor. The color lavender can be connected to a range of meanings like healing and love. The purple plant smells and tastes good, has medicinal properties, and is simply beautiful.

We do a little dance when couples incorporate lavender into their wedding color palette or theme. Scroll all the way through this blog for bookoos of lavender wedding inspiration. From flowers to decor, Morgan and Brendan’s lavender wedding in Chapel Hill, North Carolina was lovely.

Lavender Oaks Farm Wedding Venue

Lavender lovers lookout! There is a 60-acre lavender farm and event space in the countryside of Chapel Hill. Lavender Oaks Farm is a real-life functioning lavender farm! This fabulous farm offers several indoor and outdoor event spaces. Morgan and Brendan utilized both by hosting cocktail hour on the outdoor patio and dinner and dancing inside the main barn. Y’all, this ain’t your grandma’s patio. The patio at Lavender Oaks Farm comes with a spectacular stone fireplace, whimsical wrought iron gazebo and view of lavender fields and forestry. Discover rustic exposed beams, crystal chandeliers and modern amenities inside the main barn. Peep the loft! Fancy This Photography loves to get wedding reception photos from this unique bird’s eye view.

Guess what, this Chapel Hill wedding venue is beautiful even if the lavender fields are not in bloom! But just in case you’re wondering, the farm’s lavender blooms in late May and through July. You can purchase the purple plant in the venue’s adorable on-site farm shop. Lavender lotions, teas, sachets and more make for sweet wedding favors.

Lavender Oaks Farm is a 15-minute drive away from downtown Chapel Hill and 30 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Burying The Bourbon Wedding Tradition

"Burying the bourbon" is a Southern wedding tradition that Lavender Oaks Farm welcomes. This whimsical and witchy ritual is believed to bring good weather on your wedding day. A month before the ceremony, Morgan and Brendan buried a bottle of bourbon at Lavender Oaks Farm, aiming to ward off rain. On their wedding day, they dug up the bottle and shared a drink, turning the tradition into a playful photo opportunity. Fancy This Photography loves when couples add this Southern ritual to the celebration! It's a simple yet fun way to infuse regional folklore into wedding preparations, and it creates a fun moment of excitement for all.

Keep scrolling to see more beautiful images from Morgan and Brendan’s lavender wedding in Chapel Hill North Carolina.

Lavender Wedding Flowers and Decorations

Lavender wedding flowers by Folie à Deux Events set the tone for Morgan and Brendan’s ceremony and reception. Folie à Deux Events is a luxury floral design and creative studio based in Carrboro, North Carolina. Like Fancy This Photography, Folie à Deux Events has also been featured on the cover of Heart of NC Weddings magazine, a beloved local publication.

Folie à Deux Events’ wedding flower arrangements served up looks of elegance and love! How dreamy are those bouquets? The purple blooms add a touch of color without being overpowering. Did you see the flowers on and around the sweetheart table?These lavender wedding flowers and decorations created a look that is at once romantic and sophisticated.

Lavender tablecloths and napkins added to the splendor. There are even a few sprigs of real lavender decorating the wedding cake. Candles set the whole lavender wedding scene aglow.

Local Lavender Wedding in Chapel Hill North Carolina

Booking local event professionals is a smart choice for couples planning a wedding. Not only does it support the community but it also brings practical benefits to couples. For example, Fancy This Photography has a deep understanding of the Triangle area. We have experience photographing the best NC wedding venues, including Lavender Oaks Farm.

When you work with local wedding professionals, communication is fast and easy. Don’t be surprised if we become friends by the end of your wedding journey! Seriously, supporting local businesses contributes to the economic well-being of the community. From florists to photographers, local vendors will add ease and authenticity to your wedding.

Cheers to Morgan and Brendan! Thank you for choosing Fancy This Photography to capture your wedding in photos that will last a lifetime. We love you and wish you the best!

Photography // Fancy This Photography

Venue // Lavender Oaks Farm

Florals // Folie à Deux Events

Catering // Donovan’s Dish

DJ // Stylus Events

Hair & Makeup // Wedded Kiss