WEDDINGS
Dilworth & Hight
BY KATIE SCHERNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE LANGSTON
M
atthew Dilworth met Holly Hight
while they were working at The Sanford Herald, and he immediately knew there was something special. “She lit up the room,” he says. While the pair says it wasn’t exactly love at first sight, they know now it’s a forever love. When the time came to propose, Matthew says he wanted to incorporate Holly’s love of ghost hunting in a “spooktacular” surprise. Matthew, Holly and some friends were set to explore a local haunted house where Matthew would pop the question, but Holly, unaware of his true intentions, kept putting off the exploration. Matthew eventually couldn’t wait any longer, instead proposing on her birthday with her parents, R.V. Hight and Bunnie Hight, there to witness the happy moment. Holly and Matthew, who have a mutually held appreciation of Scotland, tied the knot with a Scottish Christmas wedding theme at Forest Hall at Chatham Mills on Dec. 3, 2023. Florist and wedding planner Blossom Artistry Weddings helped bring the couple’s vision to life. The venue was decorated in festive fashion with greenery, bows and family tartan patterns, and Christmas cheer and carols filled the hall. Matthew says the day was special because the pair could “celebrate our love with friends and family.” Holly says she was anxious at the end of the night, unsure if everyone had enjoyed themselves, when her 4-year-old niece and flower girl shouted out, “Aunt Holly! I had a great time!” as she walked out the door. “Melted my heart,” Holly says. Holly and Matthew live in Sanford, North Carolina. CM
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CHATHAM MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024