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Meet The Special
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When planning a wedding, rehearsal dinner or a special
celebration, Fearrington's professional special events team will
work with you to create an unforgettable occasion. For
detailed information on venues, event menus, flowers and cakes please call
(919) 542-2121 or
email us>>
 Gilda McDaniel -
Special Events Manager
From the initial contact through to the reception, Gilda will assist
with coordinating all the details for your memorable day. A graduate
of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gilda has been
at Fearrington for 18 years, first working in McIntyre's, then
managing The Market Café (the predecessor to the Old Granary) before
becoming our wedding planner over 8 years ago. Gilda is also the
buyer for one of Fearrington's shops,
Bluebirds & Hollyhocks, which specializes in handcrafted gifts
and accessories for brides, ladies and children. Gilda's extensive
community involvement includes her current role as President of the
board of Chatham County Arts Council.
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 Mary
Stevens - Wedding Florist
Fearrington wedding flowers and bridal bouquets are created by
Floral Designer Mary Stevens and her talented associates. Mary
has been creating stunning floral arrangements at Fearrington for
over 5 years. A beautiful selection of Mary's arrangements is
available at our flower and gift shop,
Bluebirds & Hollyhocks, in the village center.
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 Barbara
Yeates - Special Events Associate
Barbara attended the The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park,
NY where she earned an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and
Bachelors Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management. Barbara
worked at the Front Desk and in Corporate Sales at The Fearrington
House before joining Gilda in planning
Special Events.
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 Heather
Yurkanin - Catering Manager
Heather moved to North Carolina in 2006 after receiving a Bachelors
Degree in Hotel, Resort, Tourism Management from Paul Smith’s
College located in Upstate New York. Initially part of the
Corporate Sales Team at Fearrington, Heather is now responsible for
managing all catered functions at Fearrington.
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 Travis
Brooks - Catering Head Chef
Travis joined the Fearrington team in 1995 and has been integral
part of all the village restaurants during that time. He was
promoted to Catering Head Chef in 2006 and is now responsible for
the culinary operations for special events at Fearrington.
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 Sean
Fowler - Catering Sous Chef
Sean, a North Carolina native, has a BA in History from
Washington & Lee University and a degree in Culinary Arts from
Johnson and Wales University. He joined the Fearrington team in 2005
after working at the Inn at Erlowest in upstate New York and the
Alpenhof Lodge in Jackson, Wyoming.
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 Laylah
Rais-Dana - Cake Decorator
Originally from Massachusetts, Laylah graduated from the New England
Culinary Institute with a degree in baking and pastry arts. Before
joining the Fearrington team in February 2008, Laylah worked at The
Union League Club of Chicago, the Ritz Carlton and Joel
Restaurant in Atlanta.
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Wedding Testimonials:
"I loved working with Gilda, and her calm confidence was an
important part of our happy experience. She was always there to make
it happen and to make it fun and easy for us. She exhibited grace
under pressure, and she always made me feel that all would be
beautiful and it was! Everything about the experience at
Fearrington was beyond compare. The food was delicious....everyone
on the staff worked hard to make our stay wonderful. Why would
anyone ever want to leave! Thank you for everything!"
- Wedding Planner, March 2008
"Dear Gilda, I cannot thank you enough for the superb job you did
in orchestrating my daughter's wedding. Everything was flawless,
thanks to you. Your capable leadership allowed me to relax and
enjoy the process and Kristi's most special day. Thank you for that
wonderful gift!"
- Mother of a Fearrington Bride, August 2007
"Thank you so much for a beautiful, elegant and fun reception. The
bird’s nest on the cake was even more charming than expected and the
floral arrangements were fantastic! The attention to every fine
detail was certainly noticed by our guests. I want to also thank you
for being so easy to work with. My mother and I especially enjoyed
working with you and your staff. We are so delighted with how
everything turned out. Thank you again for a magnificent reception."
- Fearrington Bride, June 2007
For further information, pricing or to arrange a personal tour of
the grounds, wedding and reception venues, call (919) 542-2121 or
click below to email us.
Weddings Home Page>>
(919) 542.2121
The Fearrington House | 2000
Fearrington Village Center | Pittsboro, NC 27312
Just minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, NC
© 2008 by Fitch Creations, Inc
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