Vendor Spotlight Series-Handley McCrory of Windwood Weddings

Windwood Equestrian Farm is one of CeCe Designs favorite Birmingham wedding venues.   The description on their website describes their venue perfectly: "Windwood offers a unique farm setting with an old world inspired atmosphere perfect for your wedding. It is reminiscent of an old English Estate with the barn nestled in the valley. Whether you want photographs walking down the trails or by the horses there are limitless beautiful settings for your day. Windwood has more than enough space to host both your ceremony and reception or just one or the other. The Estate has three barns, many meadows and a beautiful courtyard. Windwood can accommodate any size occasion large or small and offers over 200 acres as the setting for your wedding day or occasion."

 

    Photo Credit: Arden Photography

One of our main reasons for loving Windwood so much is their Senior Event Coordinator, Handley McCrory.  We are so thrilled to feature her on this week's Vendor Spotlight Series Blog.

In an effort to showcase each vendor, we sent a questionnaire with 5 questions that should give us insight into their business, their values, and their personalities. We hope you enjoy!!

1. How did you get started in the wedding industry?

"I started working with Sybil Sylvester at Wildflower Designs and that's how I met Arden and William(Upton). They then hired me to be the Senior Event Coordinator at Windwood Equestrian. I've been at Windwood since the very beginning, so it has been exciting to watch the business grow and to be a part of it."

2. What is your favorite thing about working in the wedding industry?

"My favorite thing about working in the wedding industry would have to be working with other wedding professionals. Being surrounded by creative people who are always looking for a new and innovative way to do something is just inspiring." 

   Photo Credit: Arden Photography

The photos above are Jaime and Andrew Manning's wedding. We had so much fun collaborating with Handley to bring this beautiful couple's dream to life. 

3. What sets you apart from others in your field? 

"If I had to say, I would say that what sets me apart from others in my field is the ability to walk in any place and always be able to make a connection with someone. If definitely makes the world a little smaller. When brides come to Windwood to meet with me and they are newly engaged, a little nervous to embark on this planning adventure....it really helps to be able to knock down some barriers and make connections with them. By the end of the meeting, we are already fast friends."

4. Best piece of advice you can provide future brides?

"The best piece of advice I could give to brides would be to hire a planner that will dot your "I's" and cross your "T's" because no matter how organized you may be now....6 months down the road you're going to be too excited for your wedding to want to worry about the little things."

5. What are your hobbies when you are not working?

"Hobbies when I am not working.....hmm I have several. BUT, I would say that my favorite thing to do is get with my friends and cook dinner. We're all super busy, so it's fun to just get in the kitchen and catch up. Also, since I work every weekend....lazy week nights are about the only time I get to see anyone haha!!"

So, whether you are looking for the picture percent backdrop for your ceremony and/or reception, or you have always dreamed of being married outside in the calm of nature, then we would recommend calling Handley to discuss all of the amenities that Windwood has to offer. 

For additional pictures, information, and a calendar of open dates, please visit www.windwoodweddings.com or http://www.facebook.com/windwoodweddings

We look forward to working with many more couples at this beautiful venue with a tremendous staff.