The Mayton Cary NC Wedding
On Feb. 8, 2025, Grace Burton and Jack Sinopoli said “I do” at The Mayton Cary NC wedding venue. This boutique hotel, formerly known as The Mayton Inn, is located within walking distance of downtown Cary shops and restaurants. This NC wedding venue is charming and convenient. It’s the best of both worlds for couples and their guests.
Hotel weddings are the GOAT. Not only does The Mayton feature a variety of romantic indoor and outdoor event spaces, but it also has cozy rooms and suites. This Cary NC hotel is a dream location for a stress-free wedding weekend. And, of course, we can't talk about The Mayton without mentioning Peck & Plume—the hotel’s on-site restaurant, known for its fine dining and Southern hospitality.
Keep scrolling to see more moments from Grace and Jack’s wedding at The Mayton in Cary, photographed by Nikki Whitt Belch.
On Feb. 8, 2025, Grace Burton and Jack Sinopoli said “I do” at The Mayton Cary NC wedding venue. Photographed by Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography.
Timeless Winter Wedding at The Mayton
Grace and Jack’s wedding at The Mayton was a sweet celebration of love on a classic winter day in Cary, NC—clear, calm and pretty. This isn’t the first time Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography, has photographed a wedding at this venue. In 2018, she captured Marina Galante and Dustin Harris’ October wedding at The Mayton. Over the years, the hotel has undergone major renovations, only increasing its appeal to couples and the community.
“The place just has good vibes,” says Nikki. “It's perfect for a smaller wedding. Everything is in one place.”
Nikki loves the Cary NC wedding venue’s clean lines, Art Deco-style curtains and furnishings. She used her Nikon Z6II camera to capture Grace and Jack’s wedding at The Mayton. Nikki documented their day with a smaller photography package—an option Fancy This Photography offers for couples seeking coverage for six hours or less. This package does not include a second shooter, which is no problem for intimate weddings.
Grace and Jack wanted to have a local wedding, so they chose to work with vendors based in NC. They love the charm of downtown Cary and The Mayton’s cozy accommodations.
“It’s charming and quaint and The Mayton is beautiful and was a convenient option for being able to stay there if people wanted,” says Grace.
Their winter wedding was coordinated by Events by Melanie NC, with floral arrangements by Cary Florist.
Real Reviews: Fancy This Photography
Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography, came highly recommended to Grace—not once, but twice! A longtime friend who had booked Nikki for her own wedding first suggested her, and then Grace’s next-door neighbor, a NC wedding planner, also recommended her.
“We would recommend Nikki a million times over—she was wonderful to work with and had such a fun, easygoing personality. She got the job done efficiently and effortlessly, and we love our photos!” — Grace Sinopoli, 2025
“We would recommend Nikki a million times over—she was wonderful to work with and had such a fun, easygoing personality. She got the job done efficiently and effortlessly, and we love our photos!” — Grace Sinopoli, 2025
The Terrace at The Mayton Cary, NC wedding venue can accommodate approximately 125 guests.
Grace & Jack’s Love Story: The Mayton Cary NC Wedding
Grace and Jack’s journey began with a Bumble match, but they soon realized they had countless mutual connections in the Raleigh-Cary area. They discovered they had grown up just five minutes apart. They even both attended North Carolina State University, and yet their paths had never crossed.
“It’s like we were living parallel lives for our entire lives until we met online in our 30s,” says Grace.
Jack’s proposal was sweet and low-key. On Oct. 18, 2024, he made dinner reservations in downtown Raleigh. Before heading out, the couple was enjoying a drink at home when Jack, suddenly nervous, got down on one knee on the deck. Their golden retriever, Lucy, was the only witness.
Jack had one more surprise after dinner. He invited all their siblings and their significant others to join them for a celebratory engagement drink.
Not wanting a big wedding or a long engagement, the couple quickly booked The Mayton for a February 2025 wedding and jumped into planning.
“Luckily, getting married in February—when it’s not peak wedding season—made planning easier, and vendors (and guests) were available,” says Grace.
Grace and Jack said “I do” on The Terrace at The Mayton Cary, NC wedding venue.
The Mayton Cary NC Wedding
Grace and Jack’s wedding weekend was intimate and special from start to finish. Guests were mostly made up of family members and very close friends. All the festivities took place in the couple’s shared hometown, and few guests had to travel far to attend.
The bride and groom both stayed with their parents in the homes they grew up in the night before The Mayton Cary NC wedding. Jack went to a golf simulator with his dad the morning of the wedding and Grace got ready at home with family and friends. The vibe was comfortable and relaxed.
Grace and Jack held their ceremony on The Terrace at The Mayton Cary NC wedding venue. This open-air space has a retractable awning, built-in sound system and views of Downtown Cary Park. The brick-laid terrace can accommodate approximately 125 guests.
Grace and Jack’s winter wedding was coordinated by Events by Melanie NC, with floral arrangements by Cary Florist. Photo by Nikki, Fancy This Photography.
Winter Wedding at The Mayton
“We loved our couples photos right after the ceremony,” says Grace. “It was our quiet time with just us two and Nikki and we really loved her and she made us feel comfortable - we even had fun doing that, which we didn’t expect.”
For the reception, Grace and Jack invited guests to The Park Room. This elegant indoor event space can host 64 seated, or 90 for cocktail style. When combined with Peck & Plume’s main dining room, The Park Room can host up to 140 guests.
Everyone enjoyed a fabulous dinner catered by Peck & Plume and cake by Once In A Blue Moon Bakery. Nikki raved about the catering.
“They served me a delicious vendor meal! I don't remember what I had but I do remember feeling amazing afterwards and taken care of. Sometimes this is rare for a vendor meal. I did not try a cocktail, as I don't drink on the job.”
Reception highlights include sibling toasts and warming up the dance floor with music by AGB Productions.
When combined with Peck & Plume’s main dining room, The Park Room can host up to 140 guests.
We had to capture photos of Grace and Jack with Lucy, their 4-year-old golden retriever. The floral collar by Cary Florist was the perfect touch.
“We loved our couples photos right after the ceremony,” says Grace. “It was our quiet time with just us two and Nikki and we really loved her and she made us feel comfortable - we even had fun doing that, which we didn’t expect.”
Grace & Jack’s winter wedding at The Mayton was photographed by Nikki Whitt Belch, founder and owner of Fancy This Photography.
Photography // Nikki Whitt Belch, Fancy This Photography
Venue // The Mayton
Caterer // Peck & Plume
Coordination // Events By Melanie
Flowers // Cary Florist
Cake // Once In A Blue Moon Bakery & Cafe
DJ // AGB Productions
Wedding Dress // Jenny Yoo
Bridal Makeup // Beauty with Alys
Bridal Hair // Studio Em
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