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WEDDING | JENN + JIM

April 24, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Overlooking the gorgeous Georgia landscape of this private family farm owned by the grooms family, made this beautiful farm wedding even more breathtaking. Complete with the couple getting baptized pre wedding, working together by cooking and serving their wedding guests meals and the lighting of special paper lanterns. But before I get ahead of myself, let me share some history.

Jenn and I go back 15 years, so when she called me to tell me she was getting married, my heart leaped! Jenn Gotzon is an award winning actress as well as an international cover model and one of the most joyful people you’ll ever meet. Jim compliments her as a goofball and fellow actor, what a pair!

I thank God everytime I think of you.” – Phil. 1:3

These two actors met while filming and can both be found in over 10 recent films together. Films include “The Colors of Emily” (2015), “My Daddy’s in Heaven,” and “Saving Faith” (will be released by Lionsgate soon) where they star as love interests.

Jenn & Jim are in the middle of filming their own love story, “The Farmer and the Belle“. In fact, some of the filming, such as their wedding kiss and reception was filmed live on the wedding day. They even flew in renown makeup artist, Brother Zhen from China, whom they met while filming. The theme of the wedding was sunflower country chic where the bridal party arrived to the top of the romantic hillside in a tractor pulled hay wagon. The bride wore an enchanted hand crafted gown and was a delight. It was a dream to capture this beautiful union with such landscape. What a day to remember! ♥

Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Chandler!

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Venue: Camp New Dawn 
Wedding Gown: Jeanetta Martinez
Bridesmaids dresses: Dalia MacPhee
Makeup Artist: Brother Zhen + Vickie Odeneal Cosmetics
Cinema + Video: Orion Aerial
Entertainment: Phillip Chandler
Decor: ShellE Crates and Frames
Sky Lanterns & Sparklers

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ENGAGEMENT | JESSICA + MICHAEL

August 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment

RALEIGH ENGAGEMENT

How I met this wonderful pair was at her friend Laura’s wedding where Jessica, was a bridesmaid. We hit it off right away. At the end of the night, during the reception, she tells me she’s engaged and she was impressed watching me work all day. She mentioned wanting me to photograph her wedding, the following year. It was an exciting moment and such a compliment.

We started out with a beautiful engagement session at the Historic Yates Mill. We felt like we had the place to ourselves as we enjoyed exploring the mill. Micheal and Jessica adored romantic time together in the fields of wheat and overlooking the lake. It was such a sweet time for me to witness the love and joy between these two lovebirds. Jessica is a teacher and a detailed planner. I was thrilled to make her vision come to light, with her beaming from her engagement session images. Along with their engagement, it’s been my pleasure to be part of many steps along the way. From designing the couples Save the Dates, custom envelopes, the wedding invitations and wedding programs.

Now here we are a month away from their big day! The celebration will be held at The Meadows at Walnut Cove in Walnut Cove, NC. This gem is tucked away just south of Hanging Rock NC State Park, surrounded by hundreds of acres of privately owned land.  The 32 acres of land creates the perfect backdrop for Jessica and Michael’s wedding images.

I will forever be there to laugh with you, to lift you up when you are down and to love you unconditionally through all of our adventures in life together.

Cheers to Jessica + Michael!

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WEDDING | KINDRA + ROGER

May 20, 2016 · Leave a Comment

NORTH CAROLINA FARM WEDDING

What a beautiful wedding day for Kindra + Roger! Arriving at the rustic and quite adorable Longstraw Farms in Ayden, NC was such a treat. Sandy, the owner of the farm is such a delight and made this the perfect venue. As soon as you walk up, you are welcomed by the hand calligraphy signs. The ceremony spot under the grandfather oaks are filled with restored vintage church pews. Walking in a bit further, is Roger’s very own classic 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. This vintage themed classic couple make me swoon. Even the bride wore pearls from her great grandmother, which were purchased in Japan by her great grandfather. I knew right away that this was going to be a day to remember.

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This sweet couple were a joy. Let’s take a look at their love story. Roger’s sister in law, was Kindra’s roommate in college, were they eventually met. They quickly became best friends from the start, where they were friends for a long time before deciding to date.  Kindra fell in love with Roger before she even realized it. It took her by sweet surprise. Roger asked Kindra to marry him at a Capital Cities/ Bear Hands concert . Yes! was her immediate answer of course. After over a year of being engaged they are now here at the beautiful farm to become husband & wife with a farm full of loving witnesses.

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This memorable day full of dancing, laughter and funny toasts made for such the celebration. Ending this perfect day was a firework exit and driving off into the sunset in the grooms classic Volkswagen. Enjoy the gallery where as they say, pictures are worth 1,000 words.

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Venue: Longstraw Farms
Caterer: Thee Catering Company
Cake: The Sweet Couple Bakery
Florist: Terra Ceia Farms Pantego
DJ: BTA Entertainment
Shoes: Unique Vintage Shop
Dress: David’s Bridal

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WEDDING | ASHLEY + ANDREW

August 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment

NORTH CAROLINA WEDDING

I am convinced that a Southern wedding is like none other. There was so much charm from the venue of this Chapel Hill wedding to the old Southern traditions. This North Carolina wedding at the cozy & private Bingham Inn made for such a romantic celebration. Southern tradition at it’s best complete with a party bus, pig pickin’, monogrammed corn hole and diggin’ the bourbon to name a few. The just married couple loaded up the wedding party in the fun Bridge Bus and headed over to the reception. Time to party!

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When the bride, Ashley tells me get ready for diggin’ up the bourbon, I was stumped. Come to find out it’s an old Southern tradition and I think this one falls under the heading of “crazy traditions,”. My research was inconclusive as to where this tradition began, though some sources said Virginia, and some Tennessee. Regardless of the location, Southern folklore says that if you bury a bottle of bourbon at the site where the bride and groom are to be married, then it won’t rain on their wedding day. According to many believers, this must be done exactly one month before the wedding, the bottle must be completely full and it must be buried upside down in order for it to keep the rain away. It must work because it kept the rain away and we had a day full of clear skies.

Sure as cornbread goes with greens, you’re the answer to my dreams. – Southern Saying

The night was complete with an emotional speech from maid of honor and sister and the night full of dancing and celebrating.

Traditional North Carolina Wedding at it’s finest.

Such an honor to have Huff Post feature the dreamy moment of Ashley & Andrew swinging from the magnificent grandfather oak. This was such a proud and gorgeous moment to capture. Thank you Huff Post!

Congratulations Ashley + Andrew! ♥

 

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WEDDING | MARY CATES + JASON

May 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment

DOWNTOWN RALEIGH WEDDING

The historic Merrimon-Wynne House, built in 1876, in downtown Raleigh is such a beautiful piece of southern history. The mint colored walls and chandeliers make for the perfect backdrop! I don’t know who was more excited me or the bride, Mary Cates! I “ooh and ahhed” at every elegant detail.

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Mary Cates, is such a gorgeous southern belle and sweet to top it off. It was trult a delight to be part of her special day! Jason her handsome groom was also just as sweet and endearing. They make for such a perfect match.

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One of the highlights of the day included the officiant, stopping mid ceremony to remind the guests to shout”all in favor” for all to hear. He was a ball of laughs. Then there were those tender moments of the first dances with father & daughter, mother & son. I look forward to being part of capturing future memories. Mary Cates is already talking baby photos ha! I wish the wonderful newlyweds a lifetime of joy!

Congrats to the Beviers! ♥

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Venue: Merrimon-Wynne
Caterer: Donovan’s Dish
Event Coordinator: A Swanky Affair
Florist: Fresh Affairs
DJ: Brian Pate Enterprises
Videographer: Green Hope Productions
Makeup Artist: Makeup for your Day

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