While this story currently takes place in coastal North Carolina, its origins formed thousands of miles away. A story of the American dream, as set out by an immigrant and a runaway.
In the summer of 2018, newlyweds Andrew and Olya packed up their life in a seventeen-foot box truck and set out across 3000 miles of America, driving from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean to imagine, design, build and become owners and operators of Slate & Cypress Weddings and Estate, located in the beautiful coastal town of Calabash, North Carolina. In pursuit of the elusive American dream, and with every penny they could scratch together from years of professional private and corporate industry, they brought with them a classic sense of California’s Napa Valley, inspired by Tuscany’s distinguished Mediterranean landscape, and infused it with the serenity of the Carolina Coast. Theirs is a burning vision which has culminated in a first-class, all-inclusive boutique garden wedding Estate unlike anything existing in the Carolinas..
“Our passion is personal service for you and all of your guests.”
Owner, Executive Planner | Olya Voralik
Leveraging her uniquely personal experience as a decorated Account Executive and Consultant in the health and customer service industry, Owner and Designer Olya offers impeccable attention to detail, thorough communication, a heart for service, and an innate ability to manage multiple high-end clients and vendors. Those attributes leave her well equipped to provide the type of personal care and professionalism that only a wedding business owner can provide for their brides, grooms and guests. She thoughtfully drives the success and well-being of each and every personal wedding story that unfolds at Slate & Cypress, and she is a key reason why you can expect fully-comprehensive professional wedding planning, design and service staff for your wedding and event.
Chef Joe Caldropoli
We are honored to showcase the exquisite cuisine and remarkable talents of Restauranteur and Chef Joe Caldropoli, our exclusive in-house Chef at Slate & Cypress Weddings and Estate. With 35 years of experience, holding titles as Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director, and Restaurant Owner. Joe is a native to New York, honing his culinary and service skills at high-end corporate and boutique private kitchens from Connecticut to North Carolina. Known for his delectable presentations, customizable menus, and five-star service, Joe and his team are sure to impress.
DJ Johnny & DJ Gino
Hailing from New York City and with over 40 years combined professional DJ experience, Sicilian brothers Johnny and Gino know how to keep the dance floor jumping. These performance-tested music mixmasters and seasoned emcees are well-versed in every music style from Hip-Hop to Latin.
Johnny and Gino will take the time to fully understand your vision for your wedding day and how they can help bring it to life through their unique music and entertainment services
