Here at McAlister-Leftwich House, we are a family run business. Everything we, we keep in mind family. Both the family we have and our McAlister-Leftwich family. Our staff, our couples, the community… everyone who steps foot in MLH is a part of our family. So, it’s no surprise that when a sister of a former […]

If you’ve been around for a bit you know that McAlister-Leftwich House is steeped in history. Today, we are going to take a look at McAlister House. Known as Gant-McAlister House, it was built in 1915 for the Gant family who lived there for 31 years! I mean, can you imagine living in such a […]

In North Carolina, outdoor summer wedding may not seem to sound just right. I mean, the weather is a bear this time of year. But, at McAlister-Leftwich House, we have the unique ability to create a flow for your wedding that takes guests both inside and outside throughout the night that capitalizes on the space, […]

There are few things I love more than sitting under the North Carolina stars on a warm summer night sipping a fun fruity beverage with friends! Whether you’re on the lawn of a beautiful estate (cough – McAlister-Leftwich House – cough), or on your back porch, you deserve to sip something beautiful and delicious this summer. When […]

Oh, the Leftwich House. How we love you! Known as the Dixon-Leftwich-Murphy House, it is one of three notable Gothic Revival-inspired designs in Greensboro. Nurseryman Martin C. Dixon built the house on a large parcel of land in the northernmost section of the city in 1875. The house sold in 1887 to Colonel A. H. […]

We love being a part of our couples love stories! It’s one of the best parts of the job. Today we’re going to share some kind words our past client’s have said about their experience at McAlister-Leftwich House. Melrose M On top of the venue being a beautiful space, we were introduced to wonderful vendors […]

We’re excited to have Chelsea Head of the Greenhouse Picker Sisters on the blog today talking all about how to create a “wow factor” with specialty rentals! She’s sharing three ways to incorporate unique pieces into your next wedding or event.  When planning your wedding, there are so many decisions you need to make for your big […]

Three are many things to think about when it comes to planning your wedding. One of the most logistical decisions is what your floor plan looks like. While this can be stressful, we have three tips to help you navigate the process! Flow of Your Wedding The first thing to think about is, how do […]

Mimosa bars are a detail that can easily add color, personality, and (of course) champagne to your event! Bridal showers, luncheons, or just a get together with friends can be elevated by the presence of juice, fruit and bubbles. Simple as that! After having designed dozens of mimosa bars, I’m here to share the must-haves […]

Claire and Andrew’s wedding day was one we’ll never forget. Their beautiful vision was brought to life my an incredible team and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Let’s take a look at their day! Claire and Andrew’s florals were stunning. The mix of the light pink and white palate with the burnt […]