Leah + Chris | Engagement Session | Airlie Gardens Wilmington, NC Photographer

Fall is here! I met up with Leah and Chris last week at the coveted Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, NC and had the best time traipsing around some of my favorite spots in the gardens. Airlie Gardens is often overlooked or passed over because they do require a fee to shoot there. However, with 67 acres of creekside southern gardens, 10 acres of freshwater lakes and of course the 468 year old Airlie Oak tree, it is more than worth the cost of admission. Not only is it a popular location for weddings and photoshoots, the countless walking trails make for a great way to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the natural beauty Airlie provides. Contact me to schedule your enagement session at Airlie Gardens!

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Lea + Mark | Speed House Wedding, Rickhouse Reception | Durham, NC Photographer

Lea & Mark had originally planned their ceremony on the banks of the Eno River in Durham, NC. Due to some impending weather, they made a last ditch effort to find an indoor space for their ceremony. Enter, The Speed House. Now, I won’t say this was better than the original plan, but it was one of those happy little accidents where it couldn’t have been a more perfect venue to house a ceremony. The Speed House is a large warehouse housing a handful of vintage European sports cars, providing a unique (and pretty badass) backdrop for a wedding ceremony. We were still able to shoot some photos at the Eno River prior to the ceremony for their first look. The best of both worlds. The reception was help at The Rickhouse in historic downtown Durham, a retired distillery boasting restored and reclaimed wood and exposed brick throughout, providing the perfect to backdrop their whimsical themed reception. Scroll to the bottom for a complete list of vendors!

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Lacy + Kris | Barn at Rock Creek Wedding | Wilmington, NC Photographer

Lacy and Kris had a beautiful spring wedding at the Barn at Rock Creek in Leland, North Carolina. It’s been a couple years since I’ve been out there and I was instantly reminded what a great space it is. They chose to have the ceremony under the pavilion, reserving the barn for the reception space. The details were fantastic, from the personalized handmade oyster shell table placements (made by Lacy) to her custom converse shoes, the elegant table placements and the beautifully designed fireplace (arranged by Kris) to backdrop the ceremony, you can tell a lot of thought and heart were put into every aspect. The team at Sarah Ann Weddings and Events made sure every detail was bride-approved and ensured the day ran smoothly. The florals were assembled by hand by Lacy and her friends and the delicious food was prepared by A Thyme Savor. It was a great day that I’m sure won’t be soon forgotten by the many guests who came from all over to help celebrate their special day. We even managed to get “Prince”, their golden retriever, in for some photos!

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Casey + Carter | Fort Fisher, NC Engagement Photographer

It’s been a minute since I’ve shared an engagement session on the blog, and I have had quite a few great ones this year. Engagement sessions are the best way to get to know each other prior to your wedding day. In a lot of cases, other than a few meetings, I don’t get to spend a whole lot of time with my couples prior to the wedding day. Engagement sessions don’t only give us a great opportunity to grab some awesome photos, but it also gives us a chance to hang out for a bit before the big day. Here’s Casey & Carter from earlier this year at Fort Fisher, NC. Always one of my favorite places to shoot.

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Macey + Conor | Brooklyn Arts Center Wedding | Wilmington, NC Photographer

Macey and Conor were married at the beautiful Brooklyn Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, NC. The Brooklyn Arts Center recently changed ownership and every time I shoot there I am amazed at the many updates and improvements they have made. Certainly becoming one of the, if not THE, number one places to get married in the Southeastern NC. Macey, Conor and their son Asher are such a sweet (and stunningly beautiful) little family, making my job as the photographer a dream come true. With the black suits and black bridesmaids dresses, the whole bridal party just screamed elegance. Jennifer/Belle Ame Events and Jeff at Design Perfection knocked this one out of the park as usual, and with Shaun Booth behind the DJ booth, the party was rocking all night. They even ended the night with a snow blower exit which was my first, and made for some awesome photos. Wishing the best to these two as they grow their little family! Scroll to the bottom for a full list of vendors!

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Flavia + Kyle | The Barn at Fraser Hill | Boone, NC Wedding Photographer

Flavia & Kyle were married in Boone, North Carolina at the Barn at Fraser Hill. Not far from downtown Boone, but far enough to feel secluded, sits the Barn at Fraser Hill. This 5th generation Christmas Tree Farm provides beautiful mountain backdrops and and a real rustic feel. Top it off with a NC barbecue food truck and some folk music, you’ve got yourself a true mountain wedding! Scroll to the bottom for a full list of vendors!

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Brynee + Rob | Wrightsville Manor Wedding | Wilmington, NC Photgrapher

Wrightsville Manor WeddingThis was one of my last weddings before COVID put a hand to the face of the 2020 wedding season. It’s been an interesting year, just sitting here waiting patiently for things to get back to normal. Brynee + Rob were married at Wrightsville Manor in the outdoor terrace. In front of a geometric arbor with gorgeous florals by Design Perfection, they said their “I Do’s” in front of many of their family and friends, many of which had travelled a great distance to attend. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WHOLE POST!

Logan + Dan | Airlie Gardens + Carolina Yacht Club Wedding | Wrightsville Beach Photographer

Logan & Dan’s Wrightsville Beach wedding was such a classy and elegant event. I knew from their engagement session, they were going to be such a fun couple to work with, and I was not disappointed. We started out the day at Logan’s rental house at Wrightsville Beach where hair and make-up was finishing up. The ceremony was held at Lebanon Chapel just over the bridge at Airlie Gardens. This often overlooked chapel is tucked away on the southern end of Airlie Gardens, and provides an amazing backdrop for a wedding ceremony. Once they were pronounced man and wife, they hopped into their vintage cadillac and cruised on over to Carolina Yacht Club for a quiet dinner amongst their closest family and friends. Social Butterfly Events did an incredible job designing and setting up this intimate setting. The remaining guests were ushered into the ballroom with hors d’evoures and drinks to await the start of the reception. It was such a pleasure working with these two! Scroll to the bottom for a full list of vendors!

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