Feb. 18, 2012
Meg Williams and David Consolino

David Consolino proposed to Meg Williams at the summit of a mountain hike, beginning a whirlwind engagement of only four months — a length almost unheard of in current planning timelines. The couple was determined to secure a date at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Raleigh — where Meg’s parents were married and Meg herself was baptized and grew up — and Feb. 18 was one of only two available dates for the entire year.

With the help of a willing team of vendors and the blessing of mild North Carolina winters, the wedding went off without a hitch. “I couldn’t believe the weather in February. It was nice enough to be outside. It was really amazing,” said Meg.

To continue the nod to tradition, the bride wore her mother’s floor-length, lace-trimmed veil to complement her lace gown.

“We were very fortunate; we had great people. Everyone that we selected made our lives so easy,” said Meg of the pros who created her dream wedding.

Ceremony
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church

Reception
The Umstead Hotel

Planner
The Umstead Hotel, Ami Wheeler

Photographer
Azul Photography, Christobal Perez

Floral Design
Kelly Odum

Gown
Priscilla of Boston

Cake
Sweet Memories Bakery

Stationery
Paper Café