Ryan & Jacob | Donovan Manor
Explore the gallery below to have sneak in Ryan and Jacob’s colorful summer wedding at Donovan Manor – a private estate wedding venue in Raleigh, North Carolina.
As West Point graduates, Ryan and Jacob planned their wedding from afar. We were lucky to be their local Raleigh wedding planners to help support across timezones! They are both employed as helicopter pilots. Because of that, it was such a pleasure supporting them as they balanced their demanding careers with wedding planning. Meanwhile, Ryan had a vision for a trendy, colorful wedding over Labor Day Weekend, and we had so much fun helping bring their celebration to life.
The weather was perfect for a North Carolina wedding in the summer.
A Colorful Celebration at Donovan Manor
Ryan and Jacob said “I do” at Donovan Manor, and the estate set the perfect backdrop for their vision. Bright peach, pink, green, and yellow florals filled the space with color. As a result, every corner of the celebration felt fresh, fun, and true to who they are.
Two Outfit Changes Worth Celebrating
Ryan wore a strapless gown for the ceremony, then switched into a sequin dress for the reception. That kind of detail is exactly why we love wedding day styling, it gives couples room to celebrate in more than one way. For his part, Jacob wore his West Point uniform, a meaningful nod to where their story began.
The Dance Floor Was the Best Part
Of course, no celebration is complete without a great party. DJ Marty Nightengale kept the dance floor packed all night, and it truly was the best part of the day.
Why We Loved This Wedding
Overall, planning Ryan and Jacob’s wedding from a distance made this celebration even more rewarding. Ultimately, their bright colors, personal touches, and full dance floor came together to create a day that felt entirely their own.
Kind words from the couple:
“My literal fairy godmother!!!! Haines, and the entire Significant Events team, was a highlight of my wedding weekend. From the beginning, Haines was organized and always willing to help. She was available for any questions I had during the entire planning process. My wedding day went incredibly smooth, with a timeline she created that I was able to send to all important parties. All my guests noted how seamless and easy the day went! With Significant Events, you will receive an extremely personalized and tailored experience. Hiring Haines was the best decision I made for my best day ever!”
Vendors that made this Colorful Summer Wedding Possible:
venue: @DonovanManor
planner: @significanteventsnc
florist: @floralsbyheritage
photographer: @bristarphoto
hair: @peachcowgirlbeauty
makeup: @glambyhubby
content creator: @the.mrs.pov & @the.mrs.pov.rr
dj: @martynightengaledj
rentals: @partyreflections
baker: @captivecake
catering: @donovandish
