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Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0003.jpg

The High Point Furniture Market just wrapped up this past weekend, and I was thrilled to once again be a part of all the excitement. After a nearly two year hiatus due to our time abroad, it was great to warm back up to event photography with something fun and low-key. For those who aren't familiar with the furniture world, Market is a time when the otherwise quiet and calm little city we call home turns into a bustling metropolis of furniture makers, buyers, designers, and magazine editors. There are parties and events galore and don't you dare actually drive and park your car in downtown High Point (I've learned that lesson the hard way).

This year, I was approached by Karastan, a division of Mohawk, to photograph a tour and 90-year anniversary event they were hosting as a sponsor of the Design Bloggers Tour. The showroom featured a Roaring 20's theme as a nod to this special anniversary.

Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0004.jpg
Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0002.jpg
Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0005.jpg
Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0007.jpg
Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0008.jpg

For a complete list of the design bloggers, pictured above, included on this year's tour by Esteem Media, see the links at the end of this post. The attendees were greeted with swag bags including the following Karastan branded materials.

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Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0010.jpg
Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0012.jpg

A cocktail reception followed the tour, including indulgences from local favorites including Maxie B's and Josephine's Catering in nearby Greensboro, and I can't go without mentioning the beautiful florals by the always fabulous Just Priceless.

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Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0016.jpg
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Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0023.jpg
Karastan Rugs | Mohawk Flooring | High Point Furniture Market | Spring 2018 | ©Glessner Photography_0018.jpg

Members of the Spring 2018 Design Bloggers Tours were as follows: Monica Benavidez of MonicaWantsIt.com, Courtney of FrenchCountryCottage.net, Heather French of FrenchandFrenchInteriors.com, Cindy Hattersley of CindyHattersleyDesign.com, Joanna Hawley of Jojotastic.com, Kyla Herbes of HouseOfHipsters.com, Mary Ann Picket of ClassicCasualHome.com, Ivonne Ronderos of Dkorinteriors.com, Danny Russo of DannyRusso.com, and Claire Staszak of CenteredByDesign.com.

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married | ryan and caroline | winston-salem wedding photographer

Caroline and Ryan were a true joy to work with on my first wedding of the year!. After a beautiful week of sunshine and 70s, we were met with rain and cold weather on their big day. But being the glass-half-full people that they are, they didn't let it get them down, letting the most important part of their wedding take precedent - the fact that they had the great privilege on that day to commit to an eternity by each other's side.

While Ryan and the guys were getting ready nearby, Caroline was becoming a bride at her parents' home in Advance, where the big event was held...

Few things make me happier than seeing this kind of happiness on a bride's face on the wedding day :)

Seriously, you two... it does not get any more gorgeous than this!

When your name is Caroline, of course a "Sweet Caroline" serenade is called for...

Ryan+Caroline :: What a great honor it was to photograph your wedding day! We wish you a lifetime of love and adventures side-by-side!

Wedding Coordinator :: Southern Celebrations
Florist :: Just Priceless
Cake Artist :: Christina's Dessertery
Caterer:: California Fresh
Ceremony Musicians :: UNC School of the Arts
DJ :: Kiley Holder
Hair and Makeup :: Updo's Studio
Bridal Gown :: Southern Bride
Bridesmaids' Dresses :: BHLDN
Men's Attire :: Christopher's Formal Wear
Stationer :: Present Company
Rentals :: Hauser Rental

See Caroline's bridal portraits here.

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