Sarah and Michael/Va Wedding Photographer

Sarah and Michael are so close to my heart.

I have known Sarah since she napped in my bed as a little girl -
my mother taught her in preschool, her sister and I grew up together, her mother is someone whose friendship is unmatched. I could go on here for a while...
I only met Michael last year but could tell that this was the right person for Sarah to spend her life with. He comes from such a wonderful family (thanks, Judy, for the pickles!) and has an enormous, gigantic, love filled heart.

They were married at The Gathering Place in Sutherlin, Va.
A truly fitting atmosphere for these two.

Enjoy-

Bald Head Island Family Photography/ What I've been up to :)

My summer has been packed with fun - I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed my nightly sessions on the beach. I've made some new friends, seen a lot of old friends and watched many children grow up-

Above is Hazelle

Will

Talan won my heart with his tenderness and bravery
My little Lyons



Brooks (my nephew!)

The Weiler Clan-
Sienna and John Luca




Thanks everyone!

NC Engagement Photography/ Lindsey + Tyler

Lindsey and Tyler- to be married August 6th on Bald Head Island.
We met in Southport the Friday before the 4th and found a few hidden places away from all of the action. Southport is NC's capital of the 4th of July so our town swells with thousands of folks visiting for the festival. We managed to find some nice spots without much company :)

Hickory NC Wedding Photographer- Katherine+Chris

As seen on Style Me Pretty

This was one amazing weekend for me, with one wonderful family. Katherine and Chris' wedding was like a storybook tale. They have known each other since they were children, dated through high school and college - sharing all of those memories together. When I photographed them back in the fall for their e-session Katherine's family extended her childhood room to me as a place to stay. There were tons of photos on bulletin boards and in frames scattered around the room- so many of them were Katherine and Chris throughout the years. I loved looking at their past together.
Then, when I visited to photograph the wedding I was able to hear toast after toast from their friends - so many of them look to this couple as a moral compass for a successful relationship. To see a room full of such strong support was truly amazing.
This was one perfect weekend for the perfect couple....

The weekend began with a bridesmaid's tea which was a surprise to Katherine. When she was a little girl she loved to have tea parties. Her mom, Sally, brought the tea sets from home and used them to adorn the tables - It was held in a restored warehouse in downtown Hickory - the perfect storybook atmosphere :)

Below, a few shots of the rehearsal dinner- Chris and Katherine move from almost tears to laughter-
Chris entertained the crowd - everyone was on their feet dancing

Oh Reem Acra- I do love your gowns-
Katherine's' Bride's Man' was awesome...

Thanks for the fun- My introduction to Hickory could not have been better!

Wrightsville Beach Wedding- Lindsay+Hayes

Lindsay and Hayes were married May 21 at the Surf Club in Wrightsville Beach .


A perfect day unfolded for them- it couldn't have been a more beautiful Saturday on the beach.
They held the ceremony outside by the dunes- ocean beyond.

Just before Lindsay walked down the aisle with her dad a pair of fighter jets flew low over the ceremony site- though unplanned, the timing could not have been better.
Take a peek at the fun below-

Lindsay's love for the Wizard of Oz inspired her shoes :)Love how the ruffles in the girl's dresses and the detail on Lindsay's gown looked similar to the their hair styles. So sweet...



Bowtie love

Bouquet love!

Thanks to everyone coming together and making this fabulous day-
Wendy Wright with a Beautiful Event - Florals
The 4 Knights and Jack Jack 180 provided the music