Photos by JoLynn Photography
Rebecca and Ray got married at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina, in February 2026, with a winter palette of rich reds and glowing gold. They said their vows in the ballroom in front of a double staircase, under crystal chandeliers.
Prestonwood is a privately owned club inside a residential community in Cary, and it handled the cake as well as the venue. For a February wedding, keeping everything under one roof is a smart move.
Red, white and a little pink
The flowers from Daniel’s Florist mixed deep red and white roses with greenery, and the paper suite from Minted came in pink, which softened all that red. Rebecca’s ring even sat in a pink velvet box.
A first look, then the ballroom at Prestonwood Country Club
Rebecca wore a strapless ball gown and Ray wore a black suit with a red boutonniere, and they had a first look inside the club before portraits on the lawn. Menswear came from Men’s Wearhouse. The ceremony took place in the ballroom, where the double staircase made a ready-made backdrop. Sally Oakley Weddings & Events planned the day.
Gold chairs and a staircase send-off
The reception kept the same room and the same palette: gold chairs, white linens, dark red napkins and red-and-white rose centerpieces. They cut a white tiered cake, and the night ended with guests cheering them down the stairs. J&L Carriage handled transportation, DJ Mike ran the music, and Amanda Rose Beauty did beauty.
Get the look
Editor picks inspired by this wedding, not what the couple wore.
- Men’s Wearhouse Kenneth Cole Performance Wool Black Suit, $169.99 to rent at Men’s Wearhouse. The menswear at this wedding came from Men’s Wearhouse, and this rental is a classic black suit to pair with a red boutonniere. Add the $12 damage and handling fee to your budget, and note that wedding parties get $250 off with six paid rentals.
- DesignSter Velvet Ring Box, 2 Slots, Peach Pink. Check the price at Amazon. A soft pink velvet box with room for both bands, a nod to the pink velvet box Rebecca’s ring sat in. Hand it to your photographer with the invitation suite for the detail shots.
- Coyuchi Mojave Organic Linen Napkins, Set of 4, Garnet, $78 at Coyuchi. Organic linen in a deep red like the napkins on these reception tables. For the full guest list, rent napkins through your venue or caterer and use these at the sweetheart table, then at home.
The idea worth stealing
Let the venue’s architecture be the altar. A staircase, a fireplace or a big window can stand in for a ceremony arch, and it means one less installation to build, haul and tear down.
Wedding vendors
- Venue and cake: Prestonwood Country Club, Cary, NC
- Event planner: Sally Oakley Weddings & Events
- Photographer: JoLynn Photography
- Floral design: Daniel's Florist
- Invitations: Minted
- Menswear: Men's Wearhouse
- DJ: DJ Mike
- Beauty: Amanda Rose Beauty
- Transportation: J&L Carriage
