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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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ENGAGEMENT | DANI + MATT

October 3, 2015 · Leave a Comment

CHAPEL HILL ENGAGEMENT

The end of Summer has come way to soon but what a perfect way to end the season. This adorable duo made for the sweetest Chapel Hill Engagement fun! Dani + Matt inspired me to purchase a retro bike, props, handpick wildflowers and design personal mugs for this vintage dream. We had so much creative fun that our two hour session ended up running almost five hours! Time flies when you’re having fun!

This full day of adventure included many stops to the North Carolina Botanical Gardens, Jordan Lake and Downtown Chapel Hill. The gardens with original artwork of a maze made of twigs was awesomely creative. We had fun with that. We had so much variety and even stopped where they had their first date. Matt took Dani to Jordan Lake and found a nice private nook on the marsh filled lake.

Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.

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This sweet pair met through mutual friends and hit it off right away. When spending time together they felt as if they’ve always known each other. Dani is a sweet boho girl that preferred to photograph barefoot. Matt is a sweet southern gentleman and was smashing in his vintage wear. He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and works in North Hills district of Raleigh.  She is a teacher in the Clayton area and has a heart for children. Making a home in Chapel Hill will be the next step after getting married in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Every image belongs in a magazine. Stunning, stunning, stunning. I had to hold back from posting all 600+ of these gems. I hope you enjoy this engagement as much as I do but now off to the good stuff!

Cheers to the lovebirds Dani + Matt! ♥

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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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